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20th March 2025
Historic Leicester landmark transformed into premium student living
Multi award-winning premium student accommodation provider true student is set to breathe new life into a historic Leicester landmark, transforming the iconic former Freeman, Hardy and Willis building on Rutland Street into a premium student living hub.
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20th March 2025
University of Nottingham’s surge in spin-outs fuels innovation, aligning with national ‘Unis Start Up the UK’ campaign
An exponential rise in the number of spin-outs and start-up companies from the University of Nottingham has underlined its vital role in driving innovation and economic growth, newly released figures reveal.
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20th March 2025
Space Park Leicester backs major innovation festival
A major festival promoting innovation and productivity for businesses across Leicestershire is being supported by experts at Space Park Leicester.
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20th March 2025
Nottinghamshire-based architecture firm Studio G becomes a B Corp as part of Gusto Group
Newark-based architecture firm Studio G has achieved B Corp certification, as part of Gusto Group. The business is one of the first architecture firms in Nottinghamshire to achieve the certification, and only the 65th across the whole of the UK.
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20th March 2025
East Midlands Mayor to launch brand new vision for investment at UK’s biggest real estate development showcase
The East Midlands will use the UK’s biggest development and investment event to launch a brand-new vision for the future of the region’s economy.
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20th March 2025
Unipart Logistics’ Graham Pagett wins Microlise Overall Driver of the Year award, as industry celebrates the drivers who keep the country moving for tenth consecutive year
Microlise, a leading global technology solutions provider, is delighted to announce the winners of its annual Driver of the Year awards, each named in a five-star ceremony in Coventry yesterday evening.
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20th March 2025
Celebrating Business Excellence: First-Ever Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards Honour Local Success Stories
The inaugural Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards took centre stage last week at Portland College, celebrating the remarkable achievements of local businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
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20th March 2025
Charity supporters take the leap: Skydiving challenge raises vital funds for hospice care
Six brave Treetops Hospice supporters took to the skies this weekend, raising over £7,000 for the charity in an exciting tandem skydive challenge.
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20th March 2025
DropWorks appoints former Diageo executive as new CEO
DropWorks, one of the fastest growing British-distilled rum brands, has announced the appointment of Graham Appleyard as its new Chief Executive Officer as the brand continues to strengthen and attract distinguished industry talent.
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20th March 2025
Comfa grows up with sensory clothing for adults
An award-winning young entrepreneur from Derby who changed the way sensory clothing works for kids is now turning his attention to adults, bringing the Fidget-t to a wider audience.
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19th March 2025
Clegg Construction launches new website
Contractor Clegg Construction has unveiled a new website, designed to provide an enhanced experience for clients, partners and associates.
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19th March 2025
Leicestershire school inspires young birdwatchers with homebuilder's donation
Pupils at The Pochin School in Barkby are observing and helping local garden birds, thanks to a donation from David Wilson Homes.
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19th March 2025
Willshee's for Global Recycling Day
Over the last decade, the very nature of recycling has been changed. It’s shifted from a simple household chore that was often considered a tick-box activity, to a critical component of a circular economy, and a process that directly impacts resource pres
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19th March 2025
Driving growth: ValiRx and Inaphaea announce new appointments
Life science innovation company ValiRx has announced the appointment of a Director of Research and expanded the lab team of its research subsidiary, Inaphaea BioLabs.
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19th March 2025
Ventola Projects Expands its Global Headquarters in Leicester
Ventola Projects, a global leader in advanced lighting and technology solutions, has announced the expansion of its VAvR Global Headquarters in Leicestershire.
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19th March 2025
Access Learning launches new AI-powered LMS
To help transform how businesses upskill and retain their talent, Access Learning, part of The Access Group, has launched the latest version of its comprehensive LMS (learning management system), powered with new AI & engagement capabilities.
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19th March 2025
Derby Mortgage and finance business celebrates 10 years of success and resilience
The owner of an independent mortgage and finance company is celebrating a decade of helping clients achieve their property dreams despite unprecedented challenges.
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19th March 2025
Toyota Circular Factory: UK operation leads for Toyota in maximising the environmental benefits of end-of-life vehicle processing
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has announced the establishment of the Toyota Circular Factory (TCF) to provide careful and systematic processing of vehicles at the end of their life
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19th March 2025
Cancer Charity Urges East Midlands Businesses to Join Surplus Stock Appeal
The Lewis Foundation is asking businesses across the East Midlands to join its Surplus Stock Appeal and donate their new, unused surplus products to help support adult cancer patients across the region.
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18th March 2025
Loughborough Town Hall Celebrates Four Nominations at The Pantomime Awards 2025 For Snow White
Loughborough Town Hall and Little Wolf Entertainment are celebrating a fantastic achievement as their production of Snow White has received four nominations at The Pantomime Awards 2025, hosted by the UK Pantomime Association.
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18th March 2025
Access Learning launches AI-powered LMS to maximise impact of L&D teams
To help transform how businesses upskill and retain their talent, Access Learning, part of The Access Group, has launched the latest version of its comprehensive LMS (learning management system), powered with new AI & engagement capabilities.
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18th March 2025
Sustainability experts impressed by students’ ideas for a green future
Northampton College students impressed leading experts with their ideas for a sustainable future at a major regional competition.
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18th March 2025
Celebrating Red Nose Day with inclusive community fundraiser
Home From Home Care has organised a day of ‘going big, giving big and feeling good together’ with food, drink and activities
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18th March 2025
Cabinetry firm pivots following record year
Collyer & Co, the Nottingham based bespoke luxury cabinetry company, has announced a record year of trading, which has led to a forthcoming repositioning of its business.
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18th March 2025
Rainbows People Team named as HR Awards finalists
The People Team at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has been named as a finalist in the British HR Awards 2025.
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17th March 2025
Oxbys Autos Launches Mobile Tyre Fitting Service
Oxbys Autos is proud to announce the launch of Chesterfield Mobile Tyres, a brand-new mobile tyre fitting service designed to bring convenience and reliability to drivers in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Bakewell, Dronfield and the wider Derbyshire area.
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17th March 2025
PKF Infuse welcomes three new team members including artificial intelligence specialist
Midlands-based IT specialists PKF Infuse welcome three new members to their growing team, following the addition of several apprentices last year.
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17th March 2025
Phoenix Brickwork supports major prison expansion project in Oxfordshire
National brickwork, scaffolding and drywall specialist Phoenix Brickwork, based in Pinxton, Derbyshire, is delivering specialist brickwork and scaffolding services as part of an expansion of HMP Bullingdon in Oxfordshire.
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17th March 2025
Nottingham charity launches a new look after 32 years.
Base 51, a Nottingham charity that supports young people aged 11-24, have launched their exciting new look – including a brand new logo.
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17th March 2025
NG completes tasty deal to help popular restaurant and bar expand
A popular restaurant and bar in the thriving Mapperley area of Nottingham has expanded by taking the next door unit, in a deal brokered by NG Chartered Surveyors, the Property People.
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15th March 2025
IT company announces Charity of the Year partnership
An IT consultancy based in Irthlingborough has announced its Charity of the Year following an appeal at the end of last year.
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15th March 2025
St Andrew's Healthcare named as one of the UK's best employers
A leading mental health charity dedicated to inspiring hope for individuals with complex mental health needs, has been officially named as one of the top five health and social care employers in the UK.
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15th March 2025
East Midlands Aeropark Set for Exciting Expansion with Modular Buildings from GCS Group
Volunteer-run charity East Midlands Aeropark has submitted plans to North West Leicestershire District Council for the development of two new modular buildings by GCS Group.
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14th March 2025
Vulcan Works supports hundreds of businesses in just two years
Innovative office hub Vulcan Works is celebrating two years of supporting businesses in West Northamptonshire.
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14th March 2025
Sales director inspired by wife’s hearing dog to take on London Marathon
A sales director has been inspired to take on the London Marathon for charity for the first time by his wife and her hearing dog.
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14th March 2025
Students showcase sustainable and creative workwear designs in runway show
During a fashion show held at The Access Group, BBC presenter and supporter of fashion in the East Midlands, Anne Davies announced the winners of Access Wear - a design competition run by The Access Group in conjunction with Loughborough University.
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14th March 2025
Miller Knight ushers a new era of fire safety with appointment to CHIC’s prestigious framework
MILLER Knight has been appointed to the communities and housing investment consortium (CHIC) fire and building safety framework, reinforcing and solidifying the contractor’s reputation in remedial fire protection and building safety compliance.
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14th March 2025
Bridge Help Welcomes Lisa Griffiths as New Business Development Manager
Chesterfield-based commercial bridging finance provider Bridge Help has swelled its ranks with the appointment of Lisa Griffiths, who has joined as a Business Development Manager.
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14th March 2025
Charity Helping Children Recover From Abuse Needs To Raise £250,000 Each Year
An independent charity helping children and teenagers recover after sexual and domestic abuse needs to raise £250,000 each year to allow its vital work to continue.
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13th March 2025
Great Central Railway announces special reunification weekend to build for the future by connecting the past
The two halves of the Great Central Railway – one in Leicestershire, the other in Nottinghamshire – are coming together for a special joint event on the 5th and 6th of April
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13th March 2025
Armsons Barlow celebrates success of the inaugural Construction and Property Padel Cup
Industry professionals from across the region turned out in force for the inaugural Construction & Property Padel Cup hosted by Derby-based project managers and construction cost consultants Armsons Barlow.
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13th March 2025
40 years of franchising for KH Hair
The team at KH Hair is celebrating as the Group marks 40 years since adopting the franchising model across the business.
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13th March 2025
University of Nottingham opens Zero Carbon Innovation Centre
The University of Nottingham, in partnership with East Midlands Freeport, Research England and Loughborough University, has opened the Zero Carbon Innovation Centre (ZCIC).
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13th March 2025
Derbyshire Makes Heanor
Heanor set to host a weekend of free, family friendly activities, workshops and pop-up performances as part of new county wide festival, Derbyshire Makes.
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13th March 2025
High Peak MP gains insight into progress of sustainable new homes
Member of Parliament for High Peak, Jon Pearce, recently visited Barratt Homes’ Whaley Bridge community to view the energy-efficient, sustainable development.
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13th March 2025
US tariffs damaging for business says Chamber
East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction after Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports would be implemented globally ‘with no exception.’
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12th March 2025
Nottingham College triumphs at national apprenticeship awards
Nottingham College has won the Outstanding Apprenticeship Programme Award, at the prestigious national Apprenticeships and Training Awards 2025.
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12th March 2025
Nottingham agency launches free marketing support initiative
Nottingham-based digital marketing and PR agency, Tank, has launched a new community initiative, designed to provide free marketing support to local organisations and charities that make a real difference to their communities.
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12th March 2025
Leicester professor is the first UK woman to receive prestigious award
Professor Melanie Davies CBE, Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
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12th March 2025
Growing Derby PR agency appoints two new Account Executives
PR and communications agency Nielsen McAllister has hired two full-time team members after successfully completing their PR apprenticeships, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to developing industry talent.
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12th March 2025
State-of-the-art automotive, engineering, immersive and T Level facilities unveiled at NWSLC during Colleges Week
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) has officially unveiled its impressive £2.5 million cutting-edge Automotive, Engineering, Immersive and T Level facilities, which will provide “21st century solutions” for industry.
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12th March 2025
Barclaycard Colleague Support The Lewis Foundation
Barclaycard colleagues in Northampton have been generously giving their time to support The Lewis Foundation
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12th March 2025
Browne Jacobson advises Eurocell PLC on £29m Alunet acquisition
UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has advised Eurocell PLC on its successful acquisition of Alunet for £29m, with potential performance-related payments bringing the total value of the deal up to £35m.
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12th March 2025
Leicester and Leicestershire shortlisted as best UK destination for groups
City and county voted by readers of Group Leisure & Travel magazine for major national group travel award
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12th March 2025
Lincolnshire business secures £8k funding to help families and spotlight estate planning
Westwood Estate Planning, a personalised estate planning business, has secured £8,000 funding from First Enterprise under the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme
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12th March 2025
Matthew Egglenton Joins Mather Jamie as Graduate Commercial Surveyor
Mather Jamie is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Egglenton as its new Graduate Commercial Surveyor.
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11th March 2025
Government planning reforms must cut decision waiting time for developers says Chamber
East Midlands Chamber is calling for more private sector support and more joined-up thinking as the government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is published.
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11th March 2025
Birds Bakery launches 'Family Sundays' with free sausage rolls
Birds Bakery, a beloved family bakery since 1919, is introducing ‘Family Sundays’ - a dedicated day to bring loved ones together over great food and sweet treats.
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11th March 2025
Derbyshire developer fosters love of reading with World Book Day donation
In honour of World Book Day (Thursday 6th March), regeneration specialist Compendium Living has donated £100 worth of National Book Tokens to Castleward Spencer Academy in Derby.
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11th March 2025
Luxfer Gas Cylinders welcomes industry expert to drive global growth
A gas industry expert has joined Luxfer Gas Cylinders as its Global Director of Sales, Aluminum Cylinders – thanks to a longstanding and deep-rooted connection with the UK-based manufacturer.
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