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Workspace & Office Rental from Alligator
07/07/2011
In today’s economic climate, it would be fair to say most individuals and companies are at a bit of a loss when it comes to predicting the next trend in anything relating to business. Alligator is now offering an all inclusive business space solution: off
Live Long & .......... Store
01/07/2011
30th June saw strikes in the Public Sector throughout the UK. The trade unions pre-empted negotiations between the government and public sector workers, and a strike was called
Balls? Thousands of Them!
21/06/2011
This year Slazenger is supplying 52,000 balls for Wimbledon, in which about 20,000 will be used for practice and qualifying. Every single ball will have been individually tested for weight, compression and bounce.
Self Storage Vs Europe
15/06/2011
Some would say storage for the individual started in England at least 200 years ago; this was during the strongest years of the British Empire when banks had the job of looking after people’s expensive belongings when they went overseas to the colonies. H
Self Storage Brings Birmingham Pride Home
13/06/2011
Birmingham’s many festivals and events illustrate the need to maximise the profitability of your home; by using self storage to clear your belongings and rent out the spare room
Self Storage & Compliance Go Hand-in-hand
09/06/2011
Donald trump has shown everyone that in this world of compliance it is necessary to have all the correct documents, even ones to prove your identity.
The Art of Self Storage
03/06/2011
As an artist, regardless of genre, it is now possible to take high quality photographs of your work but actually use self storage to store it.
Storage Centre's Bank Holiday Opening Hours
18/04/2011
Alligator Self Storage's Branch Opening hours during the Spring 2011 Public Holidays
Spring 2011 Shows House Prices Increase
08/04/2011
A report issued this week by, Reuters states in March, the UK has experienced a 0.1% rise in house prices
Bristol's Space Issue
15/03/2011
As part of the "circle of change" experienced by Bristol and its economy, “storage space” for the growing population has become increasingly limited.
Storage Solving Problems
08/02/2011
All businesses have a legal obligation to retain their financial and customer records for a predetermined number of years (industry dependant). Despite the shift towards a paperless society, legislative compliance, for the time being anyway, ensures this
Storage & Flooding
13/01/2011
Over the last fortnight our television screens and news channels have been occupied with images and stories about the flooding disaster to blight the Queensland area of Australia
Prince William & Kate Are Going To Need Storage
19/11/2010
Official news of Prince William and Kate’s engagement from Clarence house this week has fast become the topic of conversation throughout the globe
Hobbit Sized Storage
28/10/2010
Hobbits are tiny, with small houses and small possessions inside. With the filming for “The Hobbit” proposed to begin in January 2011, Hobbit sized storage units may be required in New Zealand – or apparently Britain, as debates over the filming location
Its National De-clutter Week!
25/10/2010
From Saturday 23 October to Sunday 31 October 2010, it is national de-clutter week.
Storage - Undiscovered Street Art
22/10/2010
Many paintings are now piling up in storage units across the country, unseen by people for several months or years at a time. Art has, historically, been for within the homes and behind closed doors. Contemporary British culture, however, has given rise
Japan Attempts Record Breaking Tug of War
20/10/2010
Despite knowledge of its long standing existence in many areas, the origins are unclear. Ancient ceremonies in Egypt, China and India, for example, illustrate the strong archaeological roots associated with the game. The Chinese mythology surrounding the
Cash in the Attic
18/10/2010
A stately home in Derbyshire has recently made the news with their three day “attic sale”. The Duke of Devonshire auctioned his belongings from Chatsworth House to create some storage space
Who Could Possibly Need Storage More Than the Owner of a Microflat?
15/10/2010
A recent property, dubbed “the world’s smallest apartment”, has gone on sale in Rome for £43,000, and has reached the media worldwide. The property is around five metres squared, and barely large enough to house a single bed
Miners Trapped 2300 Feet Underground in Chile
13/10/2010
The collapse occurred on August 5, 2010 at 14:00, and rescue labours set to work at dawn the following day. When the collapse transpired, there were two groups of miners - the main group of 33 miners was deep inside the mine.
The Largest Store of Documents in the Ancient World
06/10/2010
The wonders found in self storage are always varied and often quite surprising; varying from life-sized Daleks, to stamp collections, stuffed animals and aeroplanes. Thankfully, not all collections are quite as unusual. Many self storage companies find la
The 2010 Forbes 400
27/09/2010
The Forbes Magazine has just released the 2010 version of “The Forbes 400”, and who would benefit from storage more than the richest people in the United States? Two of the four hundred on the “rich list” even specialise in public storage investment, and
The Battle Begins: Five Nations Dispute Over Oil Stores in the Arctic…
23/09/2010
Canada, Russia, The United States, Norway and Denmark have – for several years now – been amid a heated international struggle for subsea rights to oil stores in the Arctic Circle. The five countries have held a series of international conferences regardi
Self Storage Goes Global
16/09/2010
Bahrain-based company, Al Khaleej Development Company (Tameer), have announced the development of Bahrain’s first ever self storage company. Tahkzeen is set to be the first of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the largest in the Middle East.
The Pope's 1st UK Visit
14/09/2010
Pope Benedict XVI has packed his bags and is set to visit the United Kingdom for a four day tour from the sixteenth to the nineteenth of September.
What Actually Happens At The End of The UK Boating Season?
31/08/2010
Not only did the guns start Cowes Week, they marked the launch of a brand new service offered to the boating community by Alligator Storage Southampton.
Early Adopters of Self Storage in the UK
26/07/2010
Although now well established in the UK, self storage is a recent phenomenon; brought over from the USA in the early 1990s.
FEDESSA's 2010 Conference
16/06/2010
The Federation of European Self Storage Associations annual conference in Berlin, attended by Alligator Self Storage amongst the other members of the SSA UK.
Walking the Walk!
18/05/2010
Alligator Self Storage shows itsw support for Breast Cancer Care by Walking the Walk!
Alligator's Progress .......
13/05/2010
An up-date on Alligator's phenomenal progress since the acquisition of our new branches
3rd Site in Birmingham
23/04/2010
Alligator becomes the largest self storage operator in Birmingham with the acquisition of the Garretts Green site from Storage King.
Century-old Egyptian Mill to become ‘Aladdin’s cave’
13/04/2010
Alligator Self Storage Group brings a new lease of life to the century-old Egyptian Mill in Bolton. Re-establishing its economic & historic significance to the Bolton area, Alligator's aim is to ensure this site thrives as a self storage centre, and is t
Alligator makes the front page of Scotland on Sunday’s Business pull-out!!!
23/03/2010
Storage Magnate snaps up 12 sites and continues search for more. Alligator's acquisition of 12 sites from Macquarie Bank has made the front page of the Scotland on Sunday's Business section 21/03/10.
Alligator helps launch Lions Club Eggstravaganza!
16/03/2010
Alligator Storage Farnham helps the Lions Club launch their easter eggstravaganza by donating essential storage space to the project. Enabling all the eggs, cuddly lions and other materials to be distributed efficiently & effectively from a central locat
Alligator snaps up 12 Storage Kings
29/01/2010
Alligator Self Storage has acquired 12 storage centres, previously owned by Storage King. Using their knowledge & experience of the self storage industry, as well as the exciting purchase of these new sites, Alligator coninues to provide its custmers wit
West Midlands Self Storage
25/09/2009
Alligator Self Storage now has 2 centres servicing the West Midlands. Providing the best valuse for money self storage in Birmingham and Wednesbury with purpose built, modern facitlites and expert staff.
Wolverhampton Storage
25/09/2009
Alligator Self Storage provides an unrivalled self storage soltuion for Wolverhampton. Only 8 mins from Wolverhampton town centre, Alligator Storage is the obvious choice for households, businesses & student alike.
Walsall Self Storage
09/07/2009
Located only 8 minutes from Walsall city centre Alligator Self Storage is the best value for money self storage centre servicing Walsall.
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