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9th April 2021

LOCKDOWN DRIVES GROWTH WITH 15 JOBS CREATED AS JOHN PYE REOPENS

THE UK’S largest auction house network John Pye Auctions is set to re-open its doors on Monday (12 April) and is celebrating the creation of 15 new jobs, as the firm expands operations in response to the growing market demand.

8th April 2021

Chesterfield Borough Council is working with the HSE to make sure businesses are Covid-secure

Chesterfield Borough Council is working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact businesses in Chesterfield to offer support and guidance and to check they have Covid-secure measures in place and to help tackle the spread of coronavirus (Covi

8th April 2021

Marshall Fleet Solutions invests in brand new state-of-the-art Midlands Depot and another significant 24/7 service facility for Thermo King

Leading commercial vehicle company Marshall Fleet Solutions has announced that, as part of its continued investment and growth strategy, the company is to invest in a brand new, multi-million pound, 26,000 m² purpose-built flagship depot that will be cent

8th April 2021

WHAT SHOPPERS CAN EXPECT AT VICTORIA CENTRE FROM 12 APRIL

Victoria Centre has announced details about the reopening of non-essential retail, so shoppers in Nottingham know what to expect when they visit the centre from Monday 12 April.

8th April 2021

Joint venture just the ticket as newly-combined recruitment firms set for growth

Just Food Recruitment, the Nottinghamshire-based specialist recruitment firm for the senior food manufacturing industry, has joined forces with NJB Human Capital to form a new joint venture.

8th April 2021

Green Light for 153-Home Walton Hospital Transformation

Vistry Partnerships has started redeveloping part of the Walton Hospital in Chesterfield after securing planning permission from the Borough Council and agreeing a deal with Homes England for the site.

8th April 2021

BAKERY HOPS TO SUCCESS AS THOUSANDS OF HOT CROSS BUNS SELL OVER EASTER PERIOD

A MIGHTY 182,000 hot cross buns and sweet treats were made and sold by much-loved East Midlands-based Birds Bakery in the lead up to Easter Sunday.

8th April 2021

£300k NPIF funding provides a lift for Chesterfield manufacturer

A Chesterfield company has secured a £300,000 loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

8th April 2021

LEADERSHIP LEAPS A GENERATION AT NOTTINGHAM ACCOUNTANCY FIRM

New partner appointments recognise the commitment and contribution of younger staff at Page Kirk

8th April 2021

ACCESS GROUP HELPS FIRMS UNLOCK LIMITLESS POTENTIAL WITH NEW LEGAL TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

The Access Group, one of the UK’s leading software providers has officially launched its new legal software division, Access Legal, promising to help the UK’s most ambitious law firms achieve their potential through a powerful suite of technology.

8th April 2021

IT company to open global HQ in Derby

8th April 2021

LOCKDOWN LIFTING: HOW YOU CAN PREPARE FOR RESTRICTIONS EASING

THE second stage of lockdown-easing measures is due to take place next week – but people should still take precautions to protect themselves from coronavirus, an expert pharmacist at MedsOnline247 has warned.

7th April 2021

Cathedral Quarter BID Achieves Quality Kitemark

Derby Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) has become one of the first in the UK to be awarded a BID industry kitemark for the quality of its work.

7th April 2021

MILLER HOMES MAKES EGG-CELLENT DONATION TO THE ASHBOURNE FOOD BANK

Miller Homes East Midlands has helped out the Easter Bunny during his busiest time of year, with a donation of 50 Easter eggs to the Ashbourne Food Bank.

7th April 2021

New chief executive for Relate Derby & Southern Derbyshire

Rachel Morris, who has been a key figure in the development of Derby Cathedral, is the new Chief Executive of Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire.

7th April 2021

Eden Appoints New Head of Digital & Social

Nottingham based Eden Public Relations has expanded its team with the appointment of Anna Bridgeman as Head of Digital & Social Media, who will lead the agency’s specialist social communications and digital marketing division.

7th April 2021

Provider of technical integrated fire and security solutions secures significant investment from Key Capital Partners

Private Equity house Key Capital Partners (KCP) has completed a significant investment into a specialist provider of cutting-edge integrated fire safety and security solutions, Total Integrated Solutions (TIS), to support its continued growth and expansio

7th April 2021

Eco-friendly salon group in new initiative to improve recycling

East Midlands salon group, KH Hair, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Green Salon Collective (GSC) in a bid to increase recycling of waste and reduce pollution in the environment.

7th April 2021

Grantham College to Receive £1.5m for Engineering and Construction

An engineering and construction skills facility at Grantham College is to be upgraded thanks to a grant of £1.5 million from the Getting Building Fund.

7th April 2021

Pall-Ex Group raises over £10,000 for Combat Stress

Pall-Ex Group has raised over £10,000 for Combat Stress, the veterans’ mental health charity, during its March in March challenge.

7th April 2021

Premier deal for NG as community living support specialist expands into Nottingham

A community living support specialist has expanded into Nottingham following a deal brokered by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.

7th April 2021

New Director revealed at Cherry Professional as it sets out ambitious growth plans

East Midlands recruitment company, Cherry Professional, has strengthened its Senior Leadership Team with the appointment of Ian Machell as its new Divisional Director.

7th April 2021

Sweet success for seven in high-profile catering challenge

Hospitality and catering students at West Nottinghamshire College are raising their mocktail glasses in celebration after discovering they’re through to the heats of a prestigious national competition.

7th April 2021

Nottingham-based healthcare firm launches COVID test-at-home kit which monitors antibody levels

With NHS research indicating that men produce higher antibodies levels in response to COVID-19, leading UK healthcare company Medichecks has launched an antibody test to track unique responses to the virus or the vaccine.

6th April 2021

City Pools Re-open to Public

The charitable trust which manages two swimming pools in the city is starting a phased re-opening of both facilities to the public from April 12.

6th April 2021

Robin Hood joins the digital age thanks to computer scientists’ ideas

Bringing the ancient tale of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest up-to-date with the latest 5G technologies was one of the challenges lined up for computer science students during their industry week (22-26 March).

6th April 2021

ASHBY FOODBANK RECEIVES £250 CONTRIBUTION FROM LOCAL HOMEBUILDER

Leicestershire housebuilder David Wilson Homes has donated £250 to Ashby Foodbank to help its volunteers continue to go above and beyond for those in need during the Covid-19 crisis.

6th April 2021

New faces, branding and website for IT firm with ambitious growth plans

A fast-growing IT support business has revealed ambitious job creation plans on the back of a complete rebrand of the firm.

6th April 2021

Octavian reveals new Armed Forces Champion

Nottinghamshire-based multi-services provider Octavian is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Armed Forces Champion within the company.

6th April 2021

Further Promotions at Commercial Property Agency

Specialist land development and property consultancy, Mather Jamie has announced the promotion of Lydia Tatar to Commercial Management Surveyor.

6th April 2021

Chesterfield cultural venues receive a further funding boost

Chesterfield Theatres and Chesterfield Museum have received a further funding boost to help support them through the Covid-19 restrictions and ensure they can continue offering unique experiences for Chesterfield residents and visitors.

6th April 2021

IoD appoints Sophie Breeden as Senior Branch Manager

The Institute of Directors has appointed Sophie Breeden as Senior Branch Manager for the Midlands.

6th April 2021

Leicester company expands into Spanish market

Printing specialists EverythingBranded to launch expansion into the Spanish market

6th April 2021

MP judges Easter Egg Competition for Care Staff

West Bridgford based care at home company, PerCurra, has been running an Easter-themed competition for its frontline staff and the winners have been announced. Congratulations to Homecare Assistants Georgia Elliott, Wenda Scotney and Kerry-Ann McCarthy

6th April 2021

Spring Back to Walesby Forest this April!

Families are once again able to experience adventure in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest as outdoor activity centre Walesby Forest prepares to reopen its 250 acres from Monday 12th April.

6th April 2021

Funeral director Helen marks 25 years of caring at Gillotts

A funeral director who was one of only a handful of women to work in the industry when she took a job as a receptionist is celebrating 25 years of service working for the same company.

6th April 2021

EAST MIDLANDS FIRMS BACK PACE OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN EASING

The majority of East Midlands businesses support the pace of easing of lockdown restrictions, according to the latest data from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking research, with two-thirds ready to operate at close to full capacity when COVID-19 restrictions

6th April 2021

Safe and Sound Launches Wider Exploitation Programme

Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, has launched a new far-reaching programme in response to the increased vulnerabilities amongst children and young people to wider exploitation.

6th April 2021

Leics property firm makes string of promotions

A leading property consultancy has made 12 promotions across its Leicestershire offices as part of the firm’s ongoing growth.

1st April 2021

Four senior appointments and 12 new vacancies help Medichecks chart its healthcare growth story

One of the UK’s leading providers of private at-home health tests, Medichecks, has unveiled a new senior leadership team and a dozen exciting new career openings to help drive growth and further enhance its links with the NHS, retail partners and the publ

1st April 2021

Energy expert explains how to keep rampant costs down

Adding to pandemic restriction misery, homeowners and consumers are now being met with a hike in energy prices. Keith Bastian, CEO and founder of Outfox the Market, explains how people can keep their costs down.

1st April 2021

Derby merger brings new growth for connectivity and communications

Derby communications and business telecoms provider EVAD further cements its plans for growth in the region as they join forces with longstanding city mobile phone firm Century Mobile.

1st April 2021

Leicester fabricator eyes growth after acquiring precision engineering company

Aerofab Fabrications has acquired fellow Leicester company Paton Precision Engineering in a move that secures 18 jobs and creates a platform for growth opportunities for both companies.

1st April 2021

Robinson's 2020 Annual report highlights another strong year – strategically, financially and sustainably

Robinson – the manufacturer specialising in value added custom packaging – has published its 2020 Annual report showcasing a successful year with a revitalised business strategy, increased sales, a radical re-brand and millions of pounds of investment.

1st April 2021

Strictly stars Janette and Aljaz and reveal their lockdown woes to Newark counsellor on podcast

Strictly Come Dancing couple Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have opened up about their mental health to Newark psychotherapist Kevin Guthrie on his podcast.

1st April 2021

Nottingham fitness fanatics raise over £1,500 for MIND after completing gruelling 48 miles in 48 hours challenge

Two budding Nottingham fitness fanatics teamed up to complete an immense lockdown running challenge over the weekend to raise awareness for mental health issues as well as funds for the UK’s leading charity, MIND.

1st April 2021

Bear hugs and surprise gifts give children battling health issues a lift in lockdown

Struggling children are receiving a lockdown lift - and bear hugs - thanks to a major effort to bring joy to youngsters battling serious health issues.

31st March 2021

Nottingham law firm announces string of promotions

Nottingham law firm Rotheras has announced a number of promotions across its departments.

31st March 2021

EAST MIDLANDS ENGINEERING FIRMS TEAM UP TO SUPPORT QUARRYING INDUSTRY IN THE REGION

International bulk materials handling solutions company Martin Engineering has strengthened its coverage across the East Midlands by joining forces with Wright Engineering, one of the country’s leading specialist engineering services firms.

31st March 2021

University recognised for its contribution to regional business growth

Supporting businesses across the East Midlands to develop new ideas and products, as well as to cut their carbon footprint, has earned the University of Derby a high ranking in a key national measure of how higher education contributes to society.

31st March 2021

Liniar leads the way with Investors In Community partnership

Derbyshire-based PVCu systems company Liniar has strengthened its community focus and commitment to ‘doing the right thing’ by joining the Investors in Community platform.

31st March 2021

Derbyshire brickwork business completes work on £21m medical school at University of Lincoln

Work on a £21m state-of-the-art medical school at the University of Lincoln has been completed by Derbyshire’s Phoenix Brickwork.

31st March 2021

Housebuilder’s donation helps fill school’s library

A primary school in Northstowe has been able to stock up its library thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder.

31st March 2021

Lubrizol steps in with a laptops and dongles donation as it digs deep to help bridge Derby’s digital divide

Young people across Derby will be able to continue their online studies at home after a Hazelwood company donated dozens of laptops and bought a host of dongles to allow them to bridge the city’s digital divide.

31st March 2021

TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SUPER-DEDUCTION

A local lighting company is urging businesses to take advantage of the latest government initiative, which offers huge tax savings and will drastically cut company operating costs.

31st March 2021

Chesterfield’s first Property and Construction Group launched

A pioneering Chesterfield Property and Construction Group has been launched at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event held on 31 March 2021.

31st March 2021

Ventola shines a light on Maples Lanes rebuild

A leading UK lighting firm has been called upon to help with the rebuild of an iconic bowling center in Waterloo, Iowa.

31st March 2021

VICTORIA CENTRE BACKS CAMPAIGN TO BRING BANKSY BACK TO NOTTINGHAM

A campaign to bring back the ‘Hula Girl’ Banksy art piece back to Nottingham has been backed by the city’s Victoria Centre.

31st March 2021

NG ignites growth for expanding candles company

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have brokered a quick-fire deal to let an industrial unit in Langley Mill.

31st March 2021

Spring 21 designer radiator clearance sale

Helping you banish the lockdown blues and give your home a designer look make-over with our clearance sale end of line designer radiators.

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