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20th November 2018

Silver Awards for local employers

Public and private sector businesses from across the East Midlands have been formally recognised for the support they provide to the Armed Forces community, during a black-tie event in Leicestershire, last week.

20th November 2018

Awesome people. One helluva career.

Award-winning PKF Cooper Parry is opening the doors to its ‘google-esque’ offices in the East and West Midlands for two special Early Careers Recruitment Evenings. It is inviting dynamic and driven individuals to come and find out more about its unique cu

20th November 2018

Pendragon Vehicle Management Support Local Emergency Services in Road Safety Campaign

On the 8th November, Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) hosted an event which supported local emergency services in raising awareness about road safety, focusing particularly on the dangers of speeding.

20th November 2018

Russell Roof Tiles secures £1m MOD Project

Burton-based Russell Roof Tiles has won its largest single project in five years, delivering £1m worth of pitched roof tiles and accessories for a £250m Ministry of Defence (MOD) development, currently underway on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.

20th November 2018

Head of business and client services appointed at Butler & Willow

Leading fit-out specialist Butler & Willow has announced the appointment of Richard Woodward as its first head of business and client services.

20th November 2018

Business challenges solved with the collective wisdom of the Thinkubator Challenge®

Local and national businesses benefited from the collective wisdom of hundreds of students from Nottingham Business School (NBS) as they put their heads together to solve real challenges as part of the annual Thinkubator Challenge®.

20th November 2018

Charity hits the jackpot with £122,000 fundraiser

East Midlands charity STAR TRUST raised more than £120,000 at its glittering annual ball at the weekend (17 Nov) – money which will help many regional organisations desperately seeking funds.

20th November 2018

intu Derby reveals opening date of stylish streetwear store, Footasylum

intu Derby has announced that streetwear brand, Footasylum, will open the doors to its new store on Friday 23 November.

20th November 2018

Stepnell does the double at Leicestershire Contruction Awards

Nottingham-based construction specialist Stepnell is celebrating double success at the ProCon Leicestershire Awards 2018, which honour the region’s leading property and construction projects.

20th November 2018

RHCV speeds ahead with success

Nottingham-based RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is celebrating after being recognised as an industry leader and scooping the prestigious Franchised Dealer of the Year Award, at the national Commercial Motor Awards 2018.

20th November 2018

Leicester-based housebuilder wins big regional award

On-site apprentice training rooms and real attention to detail have helped a dedicated site manager for a Leicester-based housebuilder win a major regional award.

20th November 2018

Roythornes acgt for 14 landowners and farmers in innovative £1.8m flood defence poject

Roythornes Solicitors, a top 200 national law firm, has successfully overseen a £1.8 million sea defence project for a consortium of 14 Lincolnshire landowners and tenants.

19th November 2018

Lincoln businesses experiencing “a golden era” despite high street woes

Several Lincoln businesses claim the city is experiencing “a golden era” with companies benefiting from a flurry of investment and economic activity.

19th November 2018

Wynbrook expand team

Due to continued expansion, care home builders and residential property developers Wynbrook has appointed two new specialists in site management roles and is also investing in the career development of two existing employees through external training prog

19th November 2018

Grandeur plan for city centre apartments after LSH deal

An office building in the heart of Leicester city centre is to be converted into apartments after a local property development company promised to breathe new life into it.

19th November 2018

Confusion Between Cyber & Crime Insurance Puts Businesses at Risk Says Midlands Broker

Mansfield based insurance broker, Cowens, has found an alarming number of businesses continue to confuse crime insurance with cyber insurance, putting them at risk of financial losses to criminals who use internet and telephone lines to obtain money throu

19th November 2018

Ashiana Indian Restaurant shortlisted at British Curry Awards 2018

An Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurant from Newark, Nottinghamshire is hoping to curry favour with judges at the British Curry Awards after being shortlisted for Best Indian Restaurant in the Midlands.

19th November 2018

Leicestershire agents Wells McFarlane expand commercial property portfolio into the Cotswolds

Commercial property agent Wells McFarlane has expanded its portfolio of managed property into the Cotswolds with the management of the new Trinity Retail Park on London Road, Chipping Norton.

19th November 2018

Nasmyth Group Apprenticeship Training Centre Opens

A new dedicated training centre for Nasmyth Group Academy apprentices was officially opened on the 15th November at Nasmyth Bulwell in Pinxton, Nottinghamshire.

19th November 2018

Bright Friday at Croots Farm Shop to raise money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre

Staff at Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire are naming this Friday Bright Friday and will donate 10% of takings to local charity Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.

19th November 2018

Figures suggest there's no time like the present for property ladder progression in Nottinghamshire

Five star developer David Wilson Homes is reminding Nottinghamshire house hunters that now is the best time to take the first or next step on the property ladder after an increase in UK house prices.

19th November 2018

Integrated Food Projects expands it's offering with senior appointment

Food and drink capital projects experts, Integrated Food Projects, has announced a new addition to its senior leadership team to support with the continued success of the business and significant growth in 2018.

19th November 2018

Whitemeadow launches new online careers portal to help recruitment drive

Independent British furniture manufacturer Whitemeadow is on a recruitment drive… and has launched a new online careers portal to help fill the current roles it has on offer.

19th November 2018

You’re hired: apprentice Harry lands full-time job with PCPM

An apprentice with award-winning commercial refrigeration and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist PCPM has landed a full-time job with the firm after successfully completing his apprenticeship.

19th November 2018

Purpose Media strengthens account management team

Derbyshire Marketing agency Purpose Media has welcomed a rising star to its client account management team.

19th November 2018

Tecserv UK appointed by Siemens

Fire, security alarm and CCTV specialists, Tecserv UK has announced that it has been appointed as an approved partner and is now an official distributor of fire alarm systems manufactured by Siemens.

16th November 2018

Stand T6 has been booked for Love Business EXPO

16th November 2018

Rilmac support George's garden

George Tempest is 17 years old, has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and severe learning difficulties, and spent seven weeks in the Navenby Ward at Lincoln County Hospital.

16th November 2018

Ward takes on a further 10,000sq ft for textiles recycling in Ilkeston

Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist has signed a five year lease on its fourth site in Ilkeston. The 10,000 sq ft warehouse will be home to latest initiative from the fourth-generation family business - WARDRobe, a new textile r

16th November 2018

How BSD met grade II* listed challenges to create £1.8M boutique hotel

A SUITE overlooking cathedral gardens, original fireplaces and character windows are just some of the features included in a new £1.8m boutique hotel in a historic location in Leicester.

16th November 2018

Nottinghamshire packaging firm packs a punch with new machinery

Surepak Limited, a Nottinghamshire manufacturer of flexible packaging for foodstuffs, has invested in a new printing press and lamination unit after securing a £1.31 million loan from HSBC UK.

16th November 2018

Don’t be boring, be bold!

Not all business shows are stuffy and boring full of middle-aged men in grey suits. There’s now a new generation of shows with vibrant presentations, great keynote speakers and opportunities to network and do business in ways that didn’t happen just a few

16th November 2018

Derby lettings agents, Blue i Properties has moved offices to Ashbourne Road.

After more than 12 years at the old butcher’s shop on Stanley Street, Blue i has relocated to a brand new home on Derby’s popular Ashbourne Road.

16th November 2018

Wilson Vale appears on Top 20 listing for the sixth consecutive year

Wilson Vale is one of only two companies to appear on the Foodservice Growth Report for six consecutive years since the listing was introduced in 2013.

16th November 2018

£1m to create more construction jobs in Nottingham

Government funding of £1million has been given to Nottingham to get more people into construction training and jobs.

16th November 2018

Planning granted for Leicestershire riverside scheme

Plans to transform a former warehouse located within the heart of the Leicestershire countryside into an exclusive residential development have been approved.

16th November 2018

Nottingham agency inspires the next generation of digital marketers

To help close the skills gap in the industry, leading Nottingham digital agency Hallam Internet partnered with the British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) and delivered the BIMA Digital Day 2018 at Nottingham Girls’ High School on Tuesday.

15th November 2018

Big mission underway to raise Lincoln's game

Businesswoman Sarah Loftus is on a mission to make Lincoln even more vibrant and successful – and she’s going to get the ball rolling by having some “BIG conversations” with city businesses.

15th November 2018

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service launch '12 Donations of Christmas' appeal

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service would like to share a warm and fuzzy story with you.

15th November 2018

Family business brings its name to Lincoln

An expanding family footwear specialist is investing in another “bricks and mortar” move, after deciding that Lincoln is a great fit for its business.

15th November 2018

Former HSE Inspector joins Merritts

Heavy machinery moving specialists Joseph Merritt Group Plc has announced the appointment of Lincoln Marks as Health & Safety Manager.

15th November 2018

Leicestershire law firm celebrates 125 years of serving the community

One of Leicestershire’s largest independent law firms is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

15th November 2018

LBV goes Christmas crackers with Leicestershire's creative community

Festive Christmas business networking event to be held at LCB Depot in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter on 14 December 2018

15th November 2018

Marketing Derby launch its search for 2019’s Rising Star

Marketing Derby is delighted to announce it is starting its search for the Rising Star of 2019.

15th November 2018

Students tackle conflict in flight

Students from West Nottinghamshire College have been learning about how to handle the more challenging aspects of working in the travel industry.

15th November 2018

I'll drink to that! National recognition for Leicester food & drink writer

Thirst Media's Laura Hadland has been selected as one of three finalists for Best Beer Writer: Corporate Communications in the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards 2018.

15th November 2018

New Prep School Head at Loughborough Amherst School

A new Head of the Preparatory School at Loughborough Amherst School has been announced, intent on leading a number of changes as part of a major refurbishment and a move towards full co-educational status.

15th November 2018

The team at Tonic just keep on giving

The team at Tonic put a lot of effort in each year to sponsor great causes and give back to the community.

15th November 2018

LCB Design Season 1 Hailed a Success

This autumn saw the city celebrate its first Design Season, as Leicester city centre’s creative hub, LCB Depot, hosted DS1 across an 8 week period.

15th November 2018

PKF Cooper Parry’s new Board line-up

PKF Cooper Parry is all about embracing change. In a fast-moving business landscape, it lives to lead and loves to disrupt.

14th November 2018

Stand T5 at Love Business EXPO has just been booked

14th November 2018

Two Nottingham entrepreneurs feature in list of UK’s most inspiring leaders

The founding duo of Nottingham business Think for the Future have been named amongst the UK’s 100 most inspirational and innovative individuals and progressive leaders from across the private, not for profit and public sectors.

14th November 2018

National construction company supports Leicestershire charity

Management trainees from national construction company, Willmott Dixon, have created an accessible summer house for children and adults with learning disabilities in Leicestershire as part of its annual trainee challenge.

14th November 2018

Lincs adult learning facility to have bright future thanks to £35k grant

Thistles Market Garden Ltd, a day service for adults with learning disabilities, will save over £3,000 on its energy bills annually thanks to the support of specialist renewable energy consultants Greenio.

14th November 2018

Russell Scanlan’s Annual Charity Quiz is a Sweet Success

Leading Nottingham insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, raised a whopping £1,790 at its Annual Charity Quiz Night in aid of Forget-Me-Notts, Operation Orphan’s UK based project to help vulnerable children across the East Midlands.

14th November 2018

Entrepreneur Awards Win for County Businessman

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards have named a Leicestershire businessman as Innovation Entrepreneur of the Year.

14th November 2018

Bingham development pays homage to World War One centenary with [painted poppy bricks and street names

Leading developers Barratt Homes North Midlands and David Wilson Homes East Midlands are paying homage to the fallen of Bingham in a ceremony that honoured the recent World War One Centenary.

14th November 2018

Business Centre Manager appointed for new Ednaston Park managed workspace scheme

Lucy Delaney has been appointed business centre manager of the new Ednaston Park managed workspace scheme, located off the A52 between Derby and Ashbourne.

13th November 2018

Women owned businesses contribute a staggering £105bn to UK economy

Women owned businesses contribute a staggering £105bn to UK economy, but female entrepreneurialism in manufacturing and other high growth sectors remains more elusive

13th November 2018

Leicester gears up for World Diabetes Day

Cyclists from a professional team will be visiting a Leicester estate to promote the benefits of physical activity ahead of World Diabetes Day.

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