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18th June 2019

DCG Secures Further Funding To Boost Technical Skills

Derby College Group (DCG) has been chosen as one of 54 colleges and training providers to recruit and train new FE teachers and improve links with industry in key technical areas.

18th June 2019

Lizzie makes the 'It List'

Hinckley hair stylist through to finals of top UK hairdressing competition

18th June 2019

Nottingham Business School to lead major European project to tackle energy poverty

A Europe-wide project to study and support cities and communities in their goal to produce more energy than they use is to be led by Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University.

18th June 2019

Golden moment as Dains Accountants wins top award from Investors in People

Dains Accountants has been awarded the prestigious Gold award from Investors in People

18th June 2019

Team Building Days - invest in your staff and your local community… at the same time!

In an increasingly competitive market, it’s just as difficult to retain dedicated and hardworking staff as it is to generate or retain client engagement.

18th June 2019

Gumley ready for open gardens

One of South Leicestershire’s “most picturesque villages” will be opening its gardens next month.

18th June 2019

LOCAL ANIMAL SANCTUARY RECEIVES £500 DONATION FROM LEADING DEVELOPER

A local animal sanctuary in Markfield has received a £500 donation from a Leicestershire based homebuilder that will aid funding towards the charity’s vet bills.

17th June 2019

J Tomlinson starts work on latest school development

Contractor J Tomlinson has begun work on a scheme to build a new classroom block at Marriott Primary School in Leicester.

17th June 2019

Leicestershire CCC bowled over by Morningside Pharmaceuticals partnership

Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s medical centre will continue to be at the forefront of sports science and medicine after renewing the naming rights with Morningside Pharmaceuticals.

17th June 2019

Former airline boss appointed board chair of Sinfonia Viva

Former airline boss Tony Davis has been appointed Board Chair of Sinfonia Viva – the Grammy-nominated East Midlands’ professional orchestra - to drive forward its ambitious growth plans.

17th June 2019

Star Trust ups the speed to raise thousands for local charities

The Star Trust raised a mighty £56,000 at its annual motoring day – adding more vital funds to its running total which has now tipped the £624,648 mark raised for smaller East Midlands charities.

17th June 2019

Wildgoose staff member sets off on 922-mile charity bike ride

A quantity surveyor at Wildgoose Construction has set off on a 922-mile charity bike ride which he is aiming to complete in eight days.

17th June 2019

New appointment to head up enhanced transport team

Leading national consultancy Pegasus Group has hired Craig Rawlinson as a senior transport planning director to head up its growing transport team.

16th June 2019

Housing site visit suits pupils to a tee!

Schoolchildren from Scraptoft on the edge of Leicester visited a local housing development to test out a mini-golf course at the site.

15th June 2019

Animal charity benefits from housebuilder’s donation

Staff working for a local housebuilder have joined together to help support animal charities across the East Midlands – including one in Billesdon.

15th June 2019

'Capped-Costs' commercial dispute pilot "could be a game changer"

A commercial litigation specialist has welcomed the introduction of a two-year pilot scheme that could mean reduced costs in business disputes.

15th June 2019

NG to the rescue with two Nottingham management instructions

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have been appointed on two new management instructions in quick succession.

15th June 2019

No messing about on the river for these young professionals

EAST Midlands Young Planners (EMYP) is set to host its annual summer social on 11 July 2019, which will be a social cruise along the River Trent. The group, which represents young planners across the East Midlands region and further afield, is made up of

14th June 2019

Avant Homes launches 'Day to Make a Difference' initiative to support local communities

Staff at Midlands homebuilder Avant Homes downed their tools and stepped away from their keyboards this week as the entire company donated a days’ worth of time to schools across the region.

14th June 2019

Nottinghamshire IT Firm Secures £110K Construction Contract

Nottinghamshire-based Your IT Department has secured a £110K contract with Staffordshire construction giant, PCE Limited, cementing its position as a market leader in outsourced IT solutions for the construction industry.

14th June 2019

East Midlands Executives to Boost Business Success Thanks to Vistage Speaker

Business owners and execs from across the East Midlands are set to hear from one of the world’s leading speakers in July, thanks to business peer group, Vistage.

14th June 2019

College kitchens celebrate girl power at graduation

Four young ladies who are completing their qualifications in catering and hospitality at West Nottinghamshire College had a tasteful line-up of flavours for diners this week as they presented their graduation dinner to family, friends and diners.

14th June 2019

‘Legen-Dairy’ branding partnership secured for Nottingham’s Robin Hood card!

The branding around Nottingham’s Robin Hood card is set to undergo a significant revamp after a new partnership has been secured between the Robin Hood Network (RHN) and West Bridgford-based creative agency, The Dairy.

14th June 2019

Spatial Globals’ Rachel Morley elected Vice-Chair by the BIFA Board

Rachel Morley, General Manager Freight at BIFA member company, Spatial Global, has been elected Vice-Chair by the BIFA Board. Morley was appointed a director of BIFA in 2017 and chairs the trade association’s Midlands region.

14th June 2019

David Lloyd Clubs Derby appoint key charity partner

David Lloyd Clubs Derby has chosen local cancer charity Annabel’s Angels as its key charity partner for the next twelve months.

14th June 2019

Funding helps fast-growing fire alarm and security firm step up to next level

Derbyshire’s fastest growing fire alarm and security specialist is on track to increase its turnover by 50% this year after securing a £150,000 loan from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) and NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers a

14th June 2019

Amelia goes back to her roots with Oviso

One of Derby’s best-known businesswomen has gone back to her roots in joining Oviso Financial Services.

14th June 2019

No64 Biscuit House wins ‘Best Interior’s Store’!

No64 Biscuit House has just been awarded ‘Best Interiors Store’ in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, for 2019 in the prestigious Muddy Stiletto’s Awards.

14th June 2019

New hire for Nottingham student lettings and management company

Student lettings and management company Uni2 Rent has announced the appointment of Becki Pass in the role of property manager.

14th June 2019

New Business Success for Long Eaton Digital Agency

Repeat Digital continues impressive growth with Skanwear Win

14th June 2019

Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards now open

A region-wide awards scheme which aims to recognise and reward the achievements of some of the East Midlands' most enterprising individuals has been launched.

14th June 2019

Wenzel Metrology UK to make waves at Made in the Midlands expo

Wenzel Metrology UK is set to build on its recent momentum in the East Midlands by exhibiting at the upcoming Made in the Midlands expo. Coinciding with the firm’s 25th anniversary, the show will give the metrology specialist the opportunity to demonstrat

14th June 2019

Government approves high-quality new free school for Nottingham’s Trent Basin Neighbourhood

Waterside Primary Academy will be run by leading education provider Greenwood Academies Trust

14th June 2019

KuKu Connect - The best burgers in town for business - Wednesday, 3rd July

Annie's Burger Shack Derby - Friary Street, Derby. DE1 1JF, 6-8pm

13th June 2019

Armsons appointed to work on luxury student accommodation scheme in Derby

Derby-based Armsons have been appointed cost consultants on the scheme to create new luxury student accommodation on Lodge Lane in Derby.

13th June 2019

Ibstock Brick rewards two outstanding apprentices with Apprentice of the Year title

Ibstock Brick has celebrated the achievements of its apprentices through its annual Apprentice of the Year Award.

13th June 2019

Historic building designed by TC Hine brought back to life in Nottingham

Historic Lace Market building brought back to life

13th June 2019

J Tomlinson opens two new offices after partnering with Places for People to deliver major works across the UK

Nottingham-based J Tomlinson has opened two new offices after partnering with one of the largest property management and regeneration companies in the UK to deliver capital and planned improvement works to homes across the North of England.

13th June 2019

Leicestershire building technologies business wins major industry award

Market Harborough-based Abtec Building Technologies (Abtec BT) has been crowned Contractor of the Year at the 2019 Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) Awards.

13th June 2019

Leicester Racecourse marathon fundraising day

The founder of the Leicester theatre charity Bamboozle will run his first marathon on Saturday June 22 at the age of 71 as the climax of a year of fundraising for Bamboozle’s world-renowned work for learning disabled children.

13th June 2019

Historic Derby firm sees fine results in China

Royal Crown Derby, one of the few remaining British firms manufacturing all of its luxury fine bone china in the UK, has seen its exports to China increase to nearly 20% of its total export sales in the last year thanks partly to support from the Departme

13th June 2019

Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2019

Innovation Day is the premier Life Sciences event for the region, featuring a conference with top industry speakers, an exhibition with over 30 companies showcasing their products and services.

13th June 2019

Wilson Vale is counting down to the Catey Awards

Andrew Wilson and Carolyne Vale, co-founders of Ashby-based Wilson Vale, have been shortlisted under the Foodservice Caterer Award category of the 36th Catey Awards.

13th June 2019

Ward take the Midlands and Central family business crown in 7th award win

Ward has triumphed as winners of the Midlands & Central Family Business of the Year 2019, hot on the heels of double award wins at Midlands Family Business of the Year 2018, Business Masters Awards and the Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2019.

13th June 2019

Caring company proud of outstanding recognition

Mansfield-based homecare services provider Respectful Care delivers an 'exceptionally caring' service in its local, according to the results of a recent inspection.

13th June 2019

David Wilson Homes donation aids storytime at local school

Pupils and staff at Long Itchington C of E Academy have received a donation from David Wilson Homes to help aid the children in their reading.

13th June 2019

Sewing bee bridal challenge for students

Fashion students at Nottingham College have been working on a design challenge set by a specialist wedding boutique in Chilwell. Mary Jeremiah from The Wedding Room donated three wedding dresses to the Level 3 Fashion & Textiles students, then set them th

13th June 2019

Investment in Harborough district is at the heart of new homes development

Building on its existing investment in the district of Harborough, Mulberry Homes is committing over £230,000 to provide vital contributions to the local communities as part of the planning for its new Heathcote Grange development in Great Bowden.

13th June 2019

Armed forces losing out as small business spend stalls

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is underusing small firms in its supply chains and urgent action is needed or it will fail to meet its required SME spend target, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

12th June 2019

New Sutton-in-Ashfield housing development to revitalise local services and facilities

A much-anticipated development of family-sized homes in Sutton-in-Ashfield is set to contribute more than £1.5 million towards improving the services and facilities available to people in the local community.

12th June 2019

New scheme to boost digital skills of autistic individuals and women

A pioneering project to equip autistic individuals and women who want to get back into work with digital skills they need to find a job has been launched, funded by the Government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s Digital Innovation Fund.

12th June 2019

Director promotion at Grant Thornton

Business and finance adviser Grant Thornton in Leicester has promoted restructuring specialist Helen Wheeler-Jones to Director in its Midlands advisory team.

12th June 2019

Notts housing development wins best in the region

12th June 2019

Lincolnshire PCC Visits NW Counselling HUB

Lincolnshire's Police & Crime Commissioner celebrates NW counselling hub's milestone

12th June 2019

Three heads are better than one when it comes to supporting growth

Three business growth experts from ActionCOACH are joining forces to deliver a workshop aimed at helping local SMEs unlock their full potential.

12th June 2019

Hotel work up by 20 per cent for Franklin Ellis Architects

Practice strengthens interior design team to accommodate growing hospitality sector

12th June 2019

Biggest and best Love Business yet

Love Business 2019, the annual B2B expo which Quiet Storm founded in 2011, marked its biggest and best event yet this year.

11th June 2019

Spike in demand for shaving products sees warehousing firm getting in a lather before Father’s Day

A national warehousing and logistics firm based in Crick is gearing up for an extra busy period in the run-up to Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June), due to a rise in demand for quality shaving products made by one of its clients.

11th June 2019

New Marketing Co-ordinator looks to further her career with leading Nottingham developer

A five star Nottinghamshire developer is meeting the demands of the industry by expanding its marketing team and welcoming a new Marketing Co-ordinator to its head office.

11th June 2019

Summer academy for young people in North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire - dates revealed

Dates revealed for work-wise summer academy in North Derbyshire & South Yorkshire!

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