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18th June 2021

D2N2 LEP begins search for Interim Chief Executive

The successful candidate will lead the company in its next phase of development

18th June 2021

CarShop prioritises the community in its plans to open friendly car retail hub at formerly vacant site in Derby

The new store would create 50 jobs for local people and support a range of community initiatives

18th June 2021

Trifibre makes the case for diversification

A manufacturer that specialises in supplying flight cases to the events industry has experienced a successful year after pivoting its product offering.

18th June 2021

Campervans and kitchens top Derby savers’ wish-lists with “bigger and better holidays” delayed until 2022

Camper vans, new kitchens and bookings for “bigger and better” holidays in 2022 are at the top of Derby people’s lists when it comes to ways in which they plan to spend their lockdown money, according to a city financial adviser.

18th June 2021

Tyrone Alexander joins Bridge Help’s growing regional BDM team

East Midlands-based Bridge Help has made its fifth new staff appointment in 2021.

18th June 2021

LOCAL BOOKBENCH TRAIL LAUNCHES ACROSS NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

NORTH NOTTS BID is now encouraging residents and visitors to follow the new ‘BookBench’ sculpture trail that has been unveiled across North Nottinghamshire this week.

18th June 2021

Derbyshire schools to benefit from Government cash injection to improve quality of physical education teaching

SCHOOLS in Derby and Derbyshire are set to receive more Government money to help them prioritise physical activity as they look to bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

18th June 2021

East Midlands housebuilder goes from strength to strength

An East Midlands housebuilder is celebrating the ongoing expansion and success of its division, four years on from launching.

18th June 2021

Light Science Technologies boosts Agtech ambitions with new appointments

Pioneering AgTech specialist Light Science Technologies (LST) has welcomed two new recruits to its expanding team, as the East Midlands-based start-up enjoys a period of significant growth.

18th June 2021

Moneyfacts Awards 2021 winners announced

Celebrating 20 years of the Moneyfacts Awards, Tuesday 15 June was a spectacular day, as Moneyfacts announced the winners of the highlight of the personal finance industry calendar.

18th June 2021

Timico announces changes to Senior Management Team to drive customer first growth strategy

Leading managed services provider, Timico, has announced several strategic changes to its Senior Management Team, to accelerate its customer first growth strategy, whilst continuing to advance its cloud technology proposition.

18th June 2021

Pioneering low carbon scheme delivered by local contractor wins gold at Green Apple Environment Awards

A highly energy efficient domestic ground source heat pump project delivered by J Tomlinson’s low carbon team has won the company its first international award.

18th June 2021

This year’s Leicestershire Innovation Week has one goal in mind: to inspire businesses of every size and sector to embrace innovation.

Register Now to join this exciting event at Innovation Showcase – Shaping Our Future – 23 June 2-3pm.

18th June 2021

New road set to open up £250m Mansfield development

Work is underway to build a new spine road paving the way for community and commercial space which will bring in £100m a year to the local economy.

17th June 2021

Derby Entrepreneurs’ Innovative App Technology is Aiding a Safer Return to Work

Two Derby tech entrepreneurs are delighted that their innovative health and safety app is helping businesses to get safely back to work after the Coronavirus pandemic.

17th June 2021

WILLSHEE’S WINS USLEEP CONTRACT

Willshee’s Waste & Recycling has been appointed by Usleep, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of foam, spring and hybrid mattresses, to provide a total waste management service that guarantees zero waste to landfill. This contract win is contributing t

17th June 2021

easyJet launches a new domestic route from East Midlands to Belfast

easyJet has announced that it will launch a new domestic flight from East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport this summer to serve demand for domestic travel. The airline is returning to East Midlands for the first time since 2009.

17th June 2021

Industry knowledge-gathering day is a hit for health and social care learners

Health and social care students at West Nottinghamshire College have been getting an insight into the variety of jobs and training offered in the sector thanks to a tailored workshop day.

17th June 2021

Derby pizza business created in lockdown is booming – and owner is planning on opening more venues in the city

A DERBY-BASED restauranteur who set up a successful New York-style pizza takeaway in the city during the first national lockdown, says he is now planning to build the brand and open more outlets after it proved to be a big hit.

17th June 2021

New Mother and Daughter Venture a Thing of Beauty For Notts Duo

A Nottinghamshire mother and daughter team have fulfilled a lifetime dream by opening a beauty salon together, after the pandemic encouraged her to take the plunge.

17th June 2021

Marketing vs Branding | The Business Influencer Podcast | Episode 21

In this episode, our host interviews Said Baaghil, Global Brand expert and author. We discuss: the difference between marketing and branding, who is responsible for the maintenance of a brand and is it possible to measure a brand? We also explore the defi

16th June 2021

Nottingham renewable energy manufacturer secures £125k investment

A Nottingham company that manufactures biogas generators,which turn food waste into energy,has safeguarded its order fulfilments thanks to a £125,000 investment.

16th June 2021

Sygnature Discovery expands into early CMC development

Leading Drug Discovery Contract Research Organisation Sygnature Discovery has announced the set-up of a state-of-the-art Early Candidate Developability Screening Group. Located at its headquarters in Nottingham, UK, the new service line will expand on the

16th June 2021

Deetu and Blueprint Partnership Wins National Award for Trent Basin

Deetu, part of the wider BWB Group, alongside Blueprint, the developer behind acclaimed Nottingham neighbourhoods such as Green Street in The Meadows and Trent Basin, have won a prestigious national Planning award.

16th June 2021

Hinckley Ladies Circle celebrates 70th anniversary by supporting Lamp as its charity of the year

Members will raise funds for mental health charity by walking the equivalent of John O’Groats to Lands End

16th June 2021

Notts Funeral Directors Trial City Council’s Electric Van Experience

Nottinghamshire’s largest independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is leading the way for the funeral industry as it adds an electric van to its fleet as part of Nottingham City Council’s Electric Van Experience (EVE).

16th June 2021

NET becomes 700th signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant in the East Midlands

Nottingham’s tram network has reached a significant milestone in becoming the 700th organisation to sign the Armed Forces Covenant in the East Midlands region.

16th June 2021

Suttons Tankers Improves Operational Performance & Customer Experience with Microlise

Suttons Tankers, the leading logistics and supply chain specialist delivering products and services from companies across the chemical, gas, fuel, waste and powders sectors, has invested in a telematics and technology solution from Microlise, a leading pr

16th June 2021

West Midlands Combined Authority makes senior appointment

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made a senior appointment to help businesses across the region prioritise their employees’ mental health while boosting economic productivity.

16th June 2021

UK equity investment increases, with the East Midlands securing £76m in 2020

The British Business Bank’s Small Business Equity Tracker 2021 published today (Wednesday 16 June) shows that equity investment in the UK’s smaller businesses increased by nine per cent in 2020 to £8.8bn, the highest annual investment amount since the dat

15th June 2021

York St John Student Wins Prestigious Accolade at E.ON Energy

York St John University (YSJ) apprentice Daniel Fulton is celebrating after being awarded Higher Apprentice of the Year at E.ON Energy.

15th June 2021

SECOND PHASE LAUNCHED AT POPULAR LEICESTERSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK

The secondphase of light industrial/warehouse units at Leicestershire’s popular Manor Business Park has been launched by Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants, Wells McFarlane.

15th June 2021

Dimensions to deliver a new uniform for Royal Mail

Dimensions isset to deliverone of the largest rollouts in corporate clothing history with a new uniform for Royal Mail

15th June 2021

Ventola aiming to bowl over the competition at US expo

A leading UK lighting specialist is heading to a renowned US bowling expo later this month seeking to bolster its ever-growing overseas reputation.

15th June 2021

A new online family business community is launching

A new not-for-profit online initiative which connects family businesses across the UK is due to launch, providing businesses in the sector with interactive support and expert advice – and a fantastic community to be part of.

15th June 2021

TOP MARKS FOR ROOF TILE EMPLOYEES

Burton based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is congratulating four employees for successfully completing a Leadership and Management (ILM) Course.

15th June 2021

KEGWORTH SAFETY TECHNICIAN CELEBRATES APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS WITH AMAZON

A local apprentice is celebrating becoming the first Amazon apprentice to graduate from the Amazon Health, Safety and Environment Technician Apprenticeship in the UK.

15th June 2021

Construction sector needs to maintain tactics adopted in pandemic, says Stepnell

The UK construction sector was heavily impacted by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Tactics, which were speedily adopted by the industry to keep sites open, will no doubt continue post pandemic. TOM WAKEFORD, joint managing director of 154-

15th June 2021

SME businesses in the East Midlands prioritised people as well as profit during the pandemic

30% of businesses that had to adapt since March 2020 have done so to protect jobs and 43% saying they did so to protect their employees mental and physical wellbeing

14th June 2021

Mini Ram Characters Bed Down For Sleepovers in Local Businesses

Businesses across the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Derby city centre are showcasing their own flock of mini ram characters as part of this summer’s Derby Ram Trail.

14th June 2021

Shaping Careers in the Electrical Industry

Yee Group of Burton on Trent has further strengthened its team with investment in skills and the next generation of young electricians.

14th June 2021

Notts Broker Elected as Insurance Institute President

Joanne Marriott, Commercial Manager at Nottingham based independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has been appointed as President of Nottingham Insurance Institute – the first person from the company to take on the role.

14th June 2021

Leicestershire-based online flooring retailer appoints new Chief Commercial Officer after meteoric rise

The UK’s leading online flooring retailer has a new Chief Commercial Officer – and it marks a meteoric rise in the business for Elia Green in the space of two years.

14th June 2021

Bellway donates £1,000 towards Covid-19 relief efforts in India

A Bellway employee took part in a charity bike ride to raise money for those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in India – with the housebuilder making a £1,000 donation to the cause.

14th June 2021

Leicestershire Clinic Awarded International Accolade For Excellence In Patient Service

A leading aesthetics clinic in Leicestershire is celebrating an international accolade based on outstanding client feedback received in the last 12 months.

14th June 2021

New Studio in World Heritage Site for Derby Architects, Morrison Design Ltd

Derby architects Morrison Design Limited are delighted to announce that they will be moving their studio to Darley Abbey Mills in Derby

14th June 2021

BURGER KING® UK TO CREATE A WHOPPING 29 NEW JOBS IN WORKSOP

Worksop will become the latest home of the Whopper, with a brand-new Burger King restaurant opening its doors on Spinella Road, Worksop, S80 3GP creating 29 new job opportunities in the local area.

14th June 2021

Safe and Sound Expands Outreach Programme into South Derbyshire

Specialist Derbyshire charity Safe and Soundhas expanded its weekly outreach programme into parts of Erewash and South Derbyshire in a bid to raise awareness of the support available to protect more young people from child exploitation.

14th June 2021

AUCTION HOUSE EXPANDS INTO E-COMMERCE WITH NEW LUXURY SHOP

LEADING UK online auction house John Pye has launched a brand-new online store – the John Pye Luxury Shop – allowing customers to purchase one-of-a-kind items from high-end designers.

14th June 2021

Derby special school among first recipients of award for covid heroes

KEYWORKERS at a Derby special primary school are among the recipients of a brand-new awards scheme aimed at recognising the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.

14th June 2021

Cosy Direct and networking group Derby’s Finest raise much-needed funds for city charity Revive

GENEROUS business leaders in Derby have joined forces to raise thousands of pounds for a city charity which underprivileged and vulnerable children and their families.

14th June 2021

British Business Bank appoints new Director for the Midlands

The British Business Bank has appointed a new director to its UK Network team in the Midlands, in a move that will strengthen the Bank’s on-the-ground presence. Dale-Black’s role will cover the East Midlands and West Midlands.

14th June 2021

Senior appointment at landscape architect practice Influence

Nottinghamshire and London-based landscape architect Influence has bolstered its team with the appointment of Olli Wheeler as senior landscape architect.

14th June 2021

Eamonn Holmes’ dream fulfilled by Baytree Cars

Popular TV presenter Eamonn Holmes finally has his own way by buying his dream Bentley – thanks to Baytree Cars.

14th June 2021

Smith Partnership excels in Law Society Report

Smith Partnership’s work during the Covid pandemic has been hailed in a report by the Law Society.

14th June 2021

Hallam appointed as Digital Marketing Partner for LG

Hallam, the multi-award-winning digital marketing agency, has partnered with LG Electronics, a global powerhouse in the consumer electronics industry, to drive their brand forward in 2021.

11th June 2021

Speculatively built industrial use facility sold at Castlewood Business Park

Clowes Developments have sold Unit 11B at Castlewood Courtlocated off junction 28 of the M1 to Charles Pugh (Glass) Ltd.

11th June 2021

Siemens’ virtual work experience giving young people in the East Midlands a head start to STEM career

Free skills programme via the Springpod careers platform shows students aged 14-18 how engineering and technology is helping build a more sustainable future

11th June 2021

VIRTUAL CONSULTATION EVENT FOR NEW BECKETWELL PERFORMANCE VENUE STARTS ON MONDAY 14 JUNE

Residents, the business community, and members of the public will have the opportunity to view plans for the development of the exciting new 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue at Becketwell Derby at an online consultation event, which begins ne

11th June 2021

NEW ARTISAN MARKET TAKES SHAPE AS NAME AND THEME ARE UNVEILED

The name and theme for a new indoor market which aims to give an East Midlands town a fresh lease of life have been unveiled as its opening date draws nearer.

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