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16th December 2019

Belmayne kicks off grassroots links

Two north Sheffield community sports organisations have received a financial boost, thanks to Dronfield-based Belmayne.

16th December 2019

Loughborough family business are winners of not one, but TWO top awards at the Midlands Family Business Awards!

CR Civil Engineering, a Loughborough-based Company, has been crowned “Employer of the Year” and also the “People’s Choice Award” for the Midlands Family Business Awards 2019.

15th December 2019

Derwent Living secures £5,000 for local charity

Local charity Doorways Derby, who provide help to homeless and vulnerable people, has received a £5,000 grant from housing provider Derwent Living.

15th December 2019

Join Morley Hayes for their Corporate Christmas Showcase

Popular Derbyshire hotel and restaurant complex, Morley Hayes is holding a special Corporate Christmas Showcase to help companies get a head start on planning their 2020 festivities.

15th December 2019

Salon 'overwhelmed' by response to homeless plea

The team at KH Hair in Arnold say they are 'overwhelmed' by the generous response from the public following a plea for donations to help keep Nottingham's homeless warm this winter.

15th December 2019

Midland Heart makes family's Christmas wish come true with 500th new home handed over

Midland Heart housing association is celebrating a major milestone in its development programme - the 500th new property to be handed over this financial year.

15th December 2019

QDTS Construction steps in to save abandoned project on listed building

All renovations had come to a standstill on The Emporium project located on Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, after the untimely collapse of its originally signed contractor, Shaylor.

15th December 2019

Over £10,000 raised for Leicester charity at Opera Night

On Thursday 6th December, over £10,000 was raised for Leicester charity Hope Against Cancer at a sold-out night of Opera.

15th December 2019

Best of business rewarded at annual awards ceremony

Innovation, excellence and performance were rewarded in the fourth annual Wellingborough & East Northants Business Awards.

14th December 2019

Penny Hydraulics bring their marketing more, together

The lifting equipment manufacturer has commissioned Derbyshire-based full-service marketing agency Purpose Media to support its ongoing marketing strategy.

14th December 2019

Sandiacre local has reason to celebrate this Christmas after successful launch of new architectural design firm

A new architectural design start-up, The Practical Planning Company is ending the year on a high after experiencing a whirlwind of success and growth since launching just two months ago.

14th December 2019

Announcing Alchemy VA’s first Virtual Assistant Hub

A business advisor and part-time firefighter has launched Alchemy VA’s first Virtual Assistant Hub – pledging to help her clients ‘firefight’ in their business.

14th December 2019

Trainee trio joins masonry manufacturer on management graduate scheme

Building products manufacturer Forterra has welcomed three graduate trainees on board in diverse roles across its divisions.

14th December 2019

Lease renewal a piece of cake for NG

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have sealed a deal which will see a fast-growing cake supplier commit to Derbyshire.

14th December 2019

Coalville team gets in the festive spirit

The team at Amazon in Coalville is joining in the festive cheer in the run up to Christmas with a two-month-long series of activities, fun events and special surprises.

14th December 2019

New Growth Hub Manager for the Business Gateway

The Business Gateway Growth Hub has appointed a new manager to lead the expanded service that offers all businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire a single place to access information, funding and advice to support performance and growth.

14th December 2019

RDS Global staff strip off to make a date for charity calendar

Charities including ones which support people living with dementia and children with learning difficulties are set for a boost after staff from an IT solutions firm stripped off for a charity calendar.

14th December 2019

St. Modwen breaks ground on second phase of development at Lincoln scheme

The second phase of development is underway at St. Modwen’s popular 70-acre industrial and logistics scheme near Lincoln.

14th December 2019

eBadges launch biodegradable trial offering

As a mark of commitment to eco-responsible practices, the UK’s top badge-making manufacturers, eBadges, has announced a trial of more sustainable, biodegradable badges.

14th December 2019

Common myths about disability

There are many common myths and misconceptions surrounding the subject of disability. Here, award-winning consultant Richard Shakespeare, of Workplace Diversity Solutions, explores and explodes them.

13th December 2019

Hinckley & Rugby sleep out raises £3,000 for homeless

Staff from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society have raised more than £3,000 for the homelessness charity Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland by sleeping out for a night in the Society’s car park in Hinckley.

13th December 2019

Doggie Donation! Furry Festive Visitors

Pioneering roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is generously supporting work of Hillfield Animal Home, in Hillfield Lane, Stretton this festive season.

13th December 2019

Pall-Ex is top of the tree for Christmas delivery

Pall-Ex is helping a local Christmas tree wholesaler reduce the miles from forest to front door by transporting products nationwide via its pallet network.

13th December 2019

Can your business conquer the 24 hour challenge

People from across the East Midlands are being invited to jump in the saddle and take on an epic cycling challenge as part of a new corporate challenge event, sponsored by the world leader in triathlon apparel, HUUB.

13th December 2019

College launches Bell Decorating Academy

Trainee painters and decorators are set to excel through a new training academy, Bell Decorating Academy, based at West Nottinghamshire College.

13th December 2019

First Major Milestone Met in Europa’s Biggest Build to Date

The first major milestone has been reached in the construction of Europa Worldwide Group’s new £60 million, future proofed 715,000 sq ft state-of-the-art, logistics facility in the Midlands.

13th December 2019

City Hub Contractor Commitment to Nottingham

As construction of the new Nottingham College City Hub campus accelerates past the halfway point, Wates Construction has confirmed a raft of benefits already brought by the project to the people of Nottingham.

13th December 2019

State-of-the-art VR of Nightingale properties now to view in Derby estate agent’s office

Nightingale Quarter development properties now can be virtually toured at haart in city centre

13th December 2019

Brand new accommodation at Market Harborough school as works complete

Local architecture and construction consultancy YMD Boon has announced the completion of the expansion and remodelling works to Farndon Fields Primary School in Market Harborough, which have doubled the size of the school.

13th December 2019

How to give your brand a pre-Christmas boost with Love Business

Love Business has expanded far beyond the event itself and now offers local businesses the opportunity to raise their profile and engage with one another all year round, via the Love Business News website we have established.

13th December 2019

Nurses keen to return to nursing in 2020 are encouraged to sign up for ‘Return to Professional Practice’ course at the University of Northampton

The University of Northampton is encouraging nurses interested to return to nursing to sign up for their next return to professional practice course starting in February 2020.

13th December 2019

In an ever-changing disruptive environment - how does an entrepreneur and his business stay relevant?

Keynote Speaker at Love Business Expo 2020, Ninder Johal 11:50am - 12:10pm

12th December 2019

Branston Golf & Country Club sold to current Managing Director and a local family

Following very positive negotiations over the past few months, we can confirm that the sale of Branston Golf & Country Club has now been completed.

12th December 2019

Largest Christmas Tree plantation in UK leading the way with unique eco-friendly recycling programme

Walker Forestry Service, the largest Christmas tree plantation in England, prides itself on creating unique and strategic forestry services within the UK and have taken their mission one step further this Christmas by launching myjingltree.co.uk.

12th December 2019

Ventola Projects are the shining light at Cheshire Oaks re-launched Tenpin Entertainment Facility

Leicester-based provider of specialist electrical LED lighting installations, Ventola Projects, have just completed a major project at the newly re-launched Cheshire Oaks Tenpin bowling centre near Ellesmere Port.

12th December 2019

The Derby Conference Centre put on a free Christmas lunch for local community

The Derby Conference Centre held a free Community Christmas lunch on 9th December - and it was such a great hit, it’s set to be a permanent feature on Derby’s festive calendar.

12th December 2019

Local businessman honoured at 2019 Race Harborough Santa Run

An award commemorating the contribution that a Market Harborough businessman made to the local community was given out for the first time at this year’s Santa Fun Run in Market Harborough on 8th December.

12th December 2019

Grantham Care at Home Company Launches Christmas Recruitment Drive

A Grantham care at home company is aiming to add the feel good factor of securing a new job for 2020 to the festive spirit with the launch of its Christmas recruitment drive.

12th December 2019

David Wilson Homes South Midlands celebrates diversity in construction with new role

Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes is celebrating diversity and equal opportunities in the construction industry with its newest role in the company.

12th December 2019

Focus Consultants delivers its 5,000th air pressure test

Five years after launching a service to provide air testing for new and refurbished buildings, Focus Consultants has marked its 5,000th air pressure test.

12th December 2019

Packaging Manufacturer Set To 'Spruce Up Christmas' With 500 Trees

Nottingham-based packaging manufacturer The Wilkins Group is preparing to 'spruce up Christmas' by sending over 500 Christmas tree shrubs to their clients, as part of a Christmas tree growing competition.

12th December 2019

What East Midlands Airport does for the region

As an economic powerhouse, the East Midlands has an infrastructure that makes it unique. But what goes on at East Midlands Airport, and how does it play such an important role in our economy?

11th December 2019

Stand T21 has been booked for Love Business EXPO

11th December 2019

Local developer makes donation to Burton Hospital Neo Natal Unit

Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has made a donation to Queen’s Hospital Burton’s Neo Natal Unit as part of its efforts to support the communities around its developments.

11th December 2019

Howes Percival Intellectual Property Partner wins prestigious legal award

Matthew Talbot, a Partner at Howes Percival's Leicester office and head of the firm's intellectual property and information technology practice has been named as the Leading Lawyer of the Year (outside London) for the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

11th December 2019

Find 200 Degrees on Stand T21 at Love Business EXPO

11th December 2019

East Mids rail sector specialist on track for further growth following MBO

Rail sector recruitment and performance specialist Ford & Stanley on track for further growth following MBO backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB)

11th December 2019

Land experts reflect on successful year for development site sales

Chartered Surveyors and development land experts Mather Jamie have reported a string of residential development land sales across the East Midlands in 2019, marking a particularly successful period for sales of small and mid-sector sites.

11th December 2019

CCTV boss sees increase in business as victims decide “enough is enough”

A CCTV expert has seen a 300 percent rise in demand for his products - after fed-up crime victims were forced to take matters into their own hands.

11th December 2019

Ibstock Brick scoops Best Apprenticeship Programme Award

The UK’s leading manufacturer of clay bricks in the UK has scooped a prestigious award in recognition of its world-class apprenticeship programme.

11th December 2019

Black Friday success for Derbyshire-based full-service marketing agency, Purpose Media.

Purpose Media helped clients reap sale success last month, launching profitable Black Friday campaigns.

11th December 2019

Armsons appointed quantity surveyors for the development of new brewery

Derby-based construction cost consultants, project managers and building surveyors Armsons have been appointed quantity surveyors for a new brewery for pub company Wells & Co.

11th December 2019

Loughborough Schools Foundation First in UK to Introduce Award Winning 'Smart Campus' Technology

Following a recent Government consultation on school security, a Foundation of schools in Loughborough has become the first in the UK to introduce an innovative ‘smart campus’ to improve communication between staff and keep students safe in case of emerge

11th December 2019

Full steam ahead for Notts firm on multi-million pound Battersea contract

The team at Ollerton-based A1 Flue Systems is full of pride at seeing steam rise from one of the iconic chimneys at Battersea Power Station in London for the first time in more than 35 years.

11th December 2019

The business benefits of hybrid motoring

What is the difference between electric cars and hybrid technology? Can you really use a hybrid car on a daily basis? And is it cost effective, as a business to switch to a hybrid? One of the region’s leading hybrid motoring experts has the answers.

10th December 2019

New Appointment to Russell Scanlan in Nottingham

Leading independent insurance broker Russell Scanlan, has welcomed a new recruit to its growing team in Nottingham.

10th December 2019

Seven Life Science companies celebrate success at the Medilink East Midlands Business Awards

Seven life science companies from across the East Midlands were delighted to be selected as winners at last night’s Medilink East Midlands Business Awards, which saw almost 200 businesspeople from life science companies across the East Midlands and beyond

10th December 2019

Mulholland Group - The new name pf speed and precision

Graham Mulholland, one of Derby’s most innovative entrepreneurs, has gone back to the future to launch a new company.

10th December 2019

Marketplace lender appoints new Relationship Director in the Midlands

Assetz Capital has appointed Paul King as Relationship Director as it looks to support more business owners and housebuilders across the Midlands.

10th December 2019

Food distribution returns to former Co-op site

The five-acre Boulder Business Park is distributing food once again with the arrival of Polish food company, Spiżarnia

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