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28th January 2020

Banner Jones Solicitors raises £1,000 for John Eastwood Hospice

Regional law firm hosts a Free Wills Month in aid of local hospice

28th January 2020

National Apprenticeship Week: Global gas cylinder producer invests in the future

Ambitious 19-year-old female embarks on a commercial career in an engineering company in Nottingham

28th January 2020

Actons strengthen private client team

Actons, the leading independent law firm in Nottingham, has further strengthen its private client team with the appointment of a new senior lawyer and another senior lawyer successfully completing the STEP diploma.

28th January 2020

Sponsorship for holiday activities for underprivileged children

Unprivileged children and young people are to be given free holiday activities after a generous donation by ACE Sameday Couriers to Derby County Community Trust.

28th January 2020

Two new starters join Nottingham speciality bread producer Butt Foods

Nottingham-based specialist baker Butt Foods has strengthened its team with two new appointments.

28th January 2020

Leicester company reinforces position in veterinary market with Burtons link up

Leading Leicester workwear provider Grahame Gardner has joined forces with Burtons Medical Equipment to provide a unique offering to the veterinary market.

28th January 2020

Gogglebox personality to headline Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Employability and Skills Conference

Gogglebox personality Baasit Siddiqui is headlining a free event next month which will bring together Chesterfield and North Derbyshire’s business community and education sector ahead of the creation of thousands of jobs.

28th January 2020

Sustrans partnership brings greener future for growing Middlebeck

The developer of Newark’s newest neighbourhood Middlebeck has partnered with national environmental charity Sustrans to bring a greener way of life to the growing community.

28th January 2020

£40 million unlocked for Midlands’ businesses as MEIF reveals new loan fund

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has appointed a new fund manager and made £40 million available to invest in the region’s small businesses.

28th January 2020

£80m city scheme approved

The green light has been given by Bondholder Derby City Council for an £80m mixed-use development scheme adjoining Pride Park, to be called St Modwen Park Derby.

28th January 2020

State-of-the-art office comes onto the market in Cossington, Leicester

An outstanding office premises with prime urban links and premium facilities has become available for sale with vacant possession or to let just north of Leicester, though joint commercial property agents Mather Jamie and Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).

28th January 2020

Awards call for best financial talent in the region

A chance to celebrate the brightest stars in the region’s financial community is back as the East Midlands Finance Awards returns to the social calendar.

28th January 2020

When is the right time to plan your exit strategy?

When it comes to selling your business, how do you value it and what’s your exit strategy? And why is it important to be emotionally ready to hand over the reins?

27th January 2020

Engineering firms encouraged to get ‘2020’ vision for success in New Year

Engineering firms across the UK are being encouraged to make 2020 a new year of success for the industry by joining forces at a ground breaking event.

27th January 2020

Museum celebrates inspirational local women

Chesterfield Museum is celebrating the lives of local women who have made a significant contribution to their communities and the country overall.

27th January 2020

Nottingham’s Unity Square development reaches new heights

A topping out ceremony was held at one of the East Midlands’ most significant developments, Unity Square, to mark the build reaching its highest point.

27th January 2020

Serving -up new jobs for Lincoln

An expanding independent known for its great blend of coffee and live music is investing more than £150,000 in bringing its name to Lincoln – in a move which promises to create about 12 new jobs.

27th January 2020

Holly is a real inspiration!

A Northamptonshire-based car and van leasing company is celebrating after a member of its customer care team reached the finals of a nationwide inspiration award scheme.

27th January 2020

Procon 2020 Vision includes nine events for property and construction network

ProCon Nottinghamshire has announced its 2020 calendar – with up to nine events in the pipeline including seminars, educational events and networking.

27th January 2020

New signings after super year for Loates HR

Loates HR has celebrated a superb 2019 by hiring two new staff and increasing the days of one of its team.

27th January 2020

Cooke serves up pioneering construction consultancy

Experienced construction executive Sarah Cooke has launched Rebha, a Staffs-based consultancy with the aim of improving the way organisations work through transformational change and innovation.

27th January 2020

Partner specialising in 'modern family law' joins Clarke Willmott

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has added ‘modern family’ law to its offering with the appointment of specialist family lawyer Sarah Wood-Heath.

27th January 2020

Lobster clients enjoy Xmas trade without extra cost

Logistics and wholesale clients of Chesterfield-based software specialist, Lobster, enjoyed the seasonal peak in trade without incurring additional operational expenses.

27th January 2020

Investing in our future talent

At Quiet Storm, we’re huge believers in apprenticeships and investing in the next generation of business leaders.

27th January 2020

Tex Plastics Secures Environmental Standard ISO 14001

The awarding of the Environmental Standard reflects our vision to monitor and control the impact of operations on the environment, both now and in the future at Tex Plastics Derby.

26th January 2020

North Notts BID announces new safety measures at surveillance seminar

North Notts BID held a surveillance seminar last week (16 January 2020) to update residents on its commitment to the Business Crime Partnership and inform attendees about the measurements being taken to protect local companies.

26th January 2020

Two Connect Derby studios set to open their doors to non-creatives for the first time

Friar Gate Studios and Sadler Bridge Studios, the hub of Derby’s creative industries, are set to open their doors to non-creative businesses for the first time.

26th January 2020

Kettering mental health services open day for nurses in need of a new challenge

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is holding a Nursing recruitment day at St Mary’s Hospital (Kettering NN15 7PW) on Saturday 8th February between 10am and 2pm.

26th January 2020

European educationalists join forces

Principals from two colleges almost 3,000 miles apart have met to look at the different styles of education curriculums, administration and management between the UK and Estonia.

26th January 2020

Novotel Leicester kits out local school

St. Paul's Catholic School scores sports sponsorship from Leicester's latest hotel

26th January 2020

Nottingham student letting agent reveals record-breaking year thanks to the city’s rise as a top student destination

Student lettings and management company Uni2 Rent has reported a record-breaking 2019, having let 90% of its managed rooms for the 20/21 academic year in Nottingham before Christmas, and credits the city’s increasing popularity amongst students as a signi

26th January 2020

Development director bolsters Wheatcroft Land team

Leicester-based developer Wheatcroft Land, which includes its residential housebuilding arm Wheatcroft Homes, has appointed Chris Wesley as its new development director.

26th January 2020

CPP secures High Speed Burton Upon Trent letting

Commercial Property Partners LLP (CPP), has secured Ascott Transport Limited (ATL) as a new tenant at Centrum 100, a successfully established business and distribution estate in Burton Upon Trent, acting as joint agents with McGuiness Waddington Real Esta

26th January 2020

Utilities supplier demonstrates confidence in Leicester with multi-million-pound waterside investment

Midlands-based business energy and water supplier Yü Energy has demonstrated its confidence in Leicester following a multi-million-pound commercial property deal, which was advised by local law firm Nelsons.

26th January 2020

Charity rides high with Russells donation

Local life-saving charity, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes (SSBB) has received a generous £7,500 donation from Burton-based manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles.

25th January 2020

Team challenges the generation gap by taking on ‘world’s toughest row’

The first ever four-man team to include a father and daughter is set to take part in a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean.

25th January 2020

Chesterfield’s new housing strategy approved

Chesterfield Borough Council has approved a new four-year Housing Strategy which outlines the council’s priorities to enhance the borough’s housing offer and meet the needs of residents.

25th January 2020

Derbyshire estate agent acquires new site following acquisition announcement

Banner Jones Solicitors advises on business development

25th January 2020

Northamptonshire’s Good Food and Drink Festival returns to Kettering this June

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Northamptonshire’s Good Food and Drink Festival, the date for this year’s festival has been announced for this summer.

25th January 2020

New appointment at Integrated Food Projects to help boost expansion plans

Kegworth based, food and drink consultancy Integrated Food Projects has expanded its senior team in line with an ambitious growth plan.

25th January 2020

Pentland Brands Announced as Official Sponsor for FASHANNE

FASHANNE has today announced that it has signed global sports, outdoor and fashion brand management company, Pentland Brands, as the official sponsor of its Footwear and Accessories Award category for the event to be held in April 2020.

25th January 2020

Avant Homes launches industry first reward scheme

Midlands homebuilder Avant Homes has introduced an exclusive new customer reward scheme giving customers even more value for money when they purchase their new home.

25th January 2020

Hays Midlands managing director appointed to CBI East Midlands Regional Council

Paul Marriott, Managing Director of Hays in the Midlands has been re-elected to the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) East Midlands Regional Council.

25th January 2020

Cash Protection Agency Director Celebrates 20 years in the business

Cash Protection Agency Ltd Director, Denise Parkinson, is celebrating two decades since joining business in 1999.

25th January 2020

HQ offices at the heart of the Midlands become available to let in Ashby

A modern, purpose-built office premises with exceptional transport connections is available to let at Ashby-de-la-Zouch, though joint agents Mather Jamie and CBRE UK.

24th January 2020

East Midlands interior specialist begins work on world’s first ‘super boutique’ hotel

A Midlands-based interior fit-out specialist is working on the world’s first ‘super boutique’ hotel in London – the firm’s biggest contract in its 123-year history.

24th January 2020

Chartered status confirmed for Russell Ulyatt Financial Services

Russell Ulyatt Financial Services, one of the region’s leading wealth management and financial advice firms, has announced that it has once again achieved Chartered status from the premier professional body for the insurance and financial planning profess

24th January 2020

Horticulture project plants seeds for change with Coalfields cash

Thanks to almost £10,000 from the Coalfields Community Investment Programme, delivered by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust, South Derbyshire CVS is expanding its volunteering service with the launch of a new horticulture project.

24th January 2020

Nottingham developer celebrates year of charity commitment

Looking back on its charity commitment in 2019, Nottingham-based developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes is celebrating the maiden year of its Community Fund scheme.

24th January 2020

Hope Against Cancer taking the lead to fight a cancer which is close to home

Leicestershire and Rutland’s very own cancer research charity, Hope Against Cancer has funded vital research into Endometrial Cancer – a cancer which is on the increase, and for which Leicester alarmingly has the highest rate of diagnosis in the UK.

24th January 2020

Medilink UK appoints new CEO

Medilink UK, the largest representative body for the Health Technology sector in the UK, has appointed Mr Kevin Kiely as its CEO.

24th January 2020

Local print and design company raises nearly £250 to St Barnabas Hospice

Visual Print and Design, an award-winning print and design company based in North Hykeham, have raised much needed funds for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice as part of their 2019 Christmas campaign.

24th January 2020

Growing psychotherapy service leases two new offices

A psychotherapy service has expanded into Matlock and Bramcote following off-market lettings by Innes England, creating new jobs and supporting more people with mental health issues.

24th January 2020

Nottingham construction business secures £250,000 MEIF Maven Debt Loan

We are pleased to announce that Newark-based LJ General Builders, has secured growth funding to finance a new contract to build several properties for the Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA).

24th January 2020

Christmas 'treecycling' schemes raise record breaking amount for local hospices

Ward, the Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, has helped to raise over £15,000 for two local hospices through its support of the annual ‘Treecycling’ scheme.

24th January 2020

Hair, business & brunch

For our Derbyshire February Connect Reception we are being hosted by Harvey Luke Hair & the Kava Coffee Bar in Oakwood.

24th January 2020

Local transport firm opens its gates to fooball fans as part of Northampton Town FC sponsorship

Northampton-based warehousing, distribution and courier firm The NX Group has announced its sponsorship of Northampton Town FC’s upcoming game against Derby County FC on Friday 24th January, which will see the firm offering free parking, complimentary hot

24th January 2020

Spatial Global Win Prestigious Project Forwarding Award

The Castle Donington based Freight Forwarders were awarded the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Project Forwarding Award 2019 at the glittering ceremony at The Brewery, in the City of London on Thursday 16th January 2020.

23rd January 2020

Exercise 'Round the World' with VAL and Mencap this January

Mencap has announced that the VALUES team at Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) has been specially selected to host a launch event on the 29th January for the Round the World Challenge 2020.

23rd January 2020

Independent estate agent rated No.1 by Rightmove for sales in 2019 - and received two 'outstanding' industry accolades!

South Derbyshire based, Liz Milsom Properties, has kick started the new year in style by being rated number one by the UK’s leading property website Rightmove, for agreed sales, for the area it operates in.

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