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UNS GROUP LTD ACQUIRED BY WH SMITH PLC
19-03-2008
We are delighted to announce that today UNS Group Ltd has been acquired by WH Smith PLC. This change will give us a very exciting and vibrant future and our Head Office and Administration Centre will remain in Leeds. Roger Swift Managing Director We look forward to maximising the benefits of combining WH Smith's brand and offer with United News' extensive expertise in hospital retailing to bring increased benefits to hospital visitors, staff and patients. Kate Swann Chief Executive WH Smith plc



ROYAL HALLAMSHIRE HOSPITAL
28-01-2008
Picture 2nd January 2008 saw the opening of our new store at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. We are delighted to be able to offer a wide range of goods for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors and look forward to offering a friendly efficient service.



ROYAL ALEXANDRA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, BRIGHTON
26-10-2007
Picture We are delighted to be able to announce that on 24th October 2007 our latest store was opened in the newly built Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton. Our full range of goods will be on offer for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors and the store is operating in conjunction with the Rockinghorse Appeal.



ROYAL LIVERPOOL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, ALDER HEY
16-08-2007
Picture UNITED NEWS are very pleased to be able to announce our "new look" store within the Children's Hospital at Alder Hey. With the sales floor now being double its previous size, we have carried out a full refurbishment of the unit and refitted to our 2007 specification with many of the fixtures displaying images specially geared for the enjoyment of children.



CHANGES AT BURNLEY GENERAL HOSPITAL
16-08-2007
Picture In May 2006 we opened our new convenience store in Burnley. After trading here since 1995, we were extremely pleased to move into our new, modern unit to continue the service to the hospital. July 2007 saw the integration of our premium coffee shop, CAFFÈ NUOVO, into our convenience store premises at the hospital, offering freshly ground coffee, a wide selection of hot drinks and an exciting range of quality sandwiches, salads and hot and cold snacks.



ROYAL BLACKBURN HOSPITAL
16-08-2007
Picture Previously known as Queen's Park Hospital, the major redevelopment was completed in the summer of 2006 and UNITED NEWS are pleased to be included in the new main entrance from where we continue to offer our convenience store products to all members of the hospital community. We are also delighted to be able to provide our premium coffee shop CAFFÈ NUOVO for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors alike.



NEW CAFFÈ NUOVO IN BRIGHTON
08-08-2006
Picture We are delighted to say that CAFFÈ NUOVO opened on 16th June 2006 at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. As well as being able to select from a large range of products from the United News convenience store, our customers can also now enjoy a selection of exciting products at our premium coffee shop at the hospital.



NEW DEVELOPMENT AT WALSGRAVE HOSPITAL, COVENTRY
08-08-2006
Picture Following the major redevelopment here at Walsgrave, we are pleased to have opened our new convenience store on 10th July 2006. We are privileged to have been able to provide all members of the hospital community with a convenience store for a number of years and are delighted to be able to continue the service in our new, attractive unit.



CAFFÈ NUOVO ARRIVES AT ACAD - CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON
29-03-2006
Picture CAFFÈ NUOVO opened its latest unit on 2nd February 2006 in the new ACAD building at Central Middlesex Hospital. CAFFÈ NUOVO offers freshly ground coffee and a wide range of hot beverages together with an exciting range of quality sandwiches, salads and hot and cold snacks.



NEW CONVENIENCE STORE AT BECaD - CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON
29-03-2006
Picture Our new Convenience Store opened on Monday 27 March 2006 in the new BECaD building at Central Middlesex Hospital. The store offers our full range of goods for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors with a comprehensive news/convenience store range and lots of irresistible special offers, 7 days a week.



NEW RESTAURANT NUOVO OPENS AT BECaD - CENTRAL MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL, LONDON
29-03-2006
Picture RESTAURANT NUOVO opened in the new BECaD building at Central Middlesex Hospital on 27 March 2006. RESTAURANT NUOVO offers freshly ground coffee and a wide range of hot beverages together with an exciting range of hot meals, quality sandwiches, salads and hot and cold snacks. This concept has been developed with fast efficient customer service firmly in mind. RESTAURANT NUOVO is distinctively branded and is operated and managed as a stand-alone unit. With a bright modern design, RESTAURANT NUOVO is the ideal restaurant solution for all members of the hospital community.



NEWS/CONVENIENCE STORE AT WEST CUMBERLAND HOSPITAL, WHITEHAVEN
26-05-2005
Picture We are pleased to announce a Convenience Store opening at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, offering our full range of goods for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors. Our unit offers a comprehensive news/convenience store range with lots of irresistible special offers, 7 days a week.



NEW CAFE AT LUTON & DUNSTABLE HOSPITAL
25-05-2005
Picture CAFFÈ NUOVO has opened to supplement our existing stores located in the main entrance and outpatients areas of the hospital. Situated in the Surgical Block, CAFFÈ NUOVO features an attractive seating area and serves hot and cold drinks and sandwiches to suit all tastes.



CAFFÈ NUOVO AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM
01-11-2004
Picture We are pleased to announce that CAFFÈ NUOVO opened in October 2004 in the University Hospital Lewisham. Caffè Nuovo is our recently launched premium coffee shop brand that offers freshly ground coffee and a wide range of hot beverages together with an exciting range of quality sandwiches, salads and hot and cold snacks. This concept has been developed with fast efficient customer service firmly in mind and all products can be consumed on the premises or taken away. Caffè Nuovo is distinctively branded and is operated and managed as a stand-alone unit. With a bright modern design, Caffè Nuovo is the ideal coffee shop solution for all members of the hospital community.



CONVENIENCE STORE AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEWISHAM
27-09-2004
Picture Our Convenience Store opening within the University Hospital Lewisham took place on 27th September 2004. Our unit offers a comprehensive news/convenience store range as well as many irresistible special offers, 7 days a week.