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It started with a business event in the East Midlands and has grown to a movement which engages people who Love Business and pulls together all the organisations who can help businesses of any size. Love Business News is a powerful B2B marketing and publicity platform which can get your brand in front of thousands of senior business leaders, executives and decision-makers across the region.

Networking & Events

19 February 2025

Link4Growth - Derbyshire Link4Coffee

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Heanor
19 February 2025
20 February 2025

Focus Business Club Focus Business Club

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: Retford
20 February 2025

NCG-UK NCG Networking Breakfast

Time: 7:15am - 9:00am
Where:
21 February 2025

Ruddington Business Partnership

Time: 8:00am - 9:00am
Where: Nottingham
21 February 2025

Network for Local Business Weekly Breakfast Meeting

Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
Where: Thringstone
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18th February 2025

Salloway helps brings added convenience to Derby suburb

Salloway Property Consultants are delighted to have secured a new tenant for a two-storey mixed-use (retail and residential) property located within one of Derby’s most poular suburbs.
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18th February 2025

Nottinghamshire Entrepreneur Launches the ONLY Book Women Need to Start a Business

To celebrate ten years in business, Nottinghamshire entrepreneur Danielle Thompson, Founder of Goldspun Support, has launched a brand new book this February to help female business owners start and grow thriving businesses without burnout or overwhelm..
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18th February 2025

Nottinghamshire IT Firm Steps Up to Support Eastwood Memory Café

Reformed IT, a local provider of managed IT services, has made a special commitment to support the Eastwood Memory Cafe, a volunteer-led charity that provides vital support to local people living with dementia and their families/carers.
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18th February 2025

Young engineers explore historical Mansfield firm

T Level engineering and manufacturing students from West Nottinghamshire College have visited one of the area’s oldest manufacturers and suppliers of engineering components.
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18th February 2025

Road Angel Partners with NASVE to Combat Vehicle Crime

Road Angel has announced its endorsement of the National Association of Stolen Vehicle Examiners (NASVE) and its ongoing efforts to support Qualified Stolen Vehicle Examiners (QSVEs) in their crucial work against vehicle crime.
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17th February 2025

Developer supports Arnhem 80 concert honouring WW11 heroes in Lincolnshire

David Wilson Homes has made a £250 contribution to support Arnhem 80, a commemorative concert at St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham.
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17th February 2025

Leicestershire surfacing company wins major city centre highways contract

A South Leicestershire surfacing company has won a £600k contract with Leicester City Council to help transform the city’s paving as part of its of highways improvement scheme.
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17th February 2025

Derbion announces host of family fun and deals for February half term

Throughout February half term, Derbion is inviting shoppers to discover heaps of family fun and budget-friendly deals at the centre.
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17th February 2025

Duncan & Toplis acquisition sees group expand into Derbyshire

Duncan & Toplis, one of the largest accountants and business advisers in the UK, has acquired Derby-based accountants, Underwood Green.
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17th February 2025

New private GP practice to open in Duffield

A private GP clinic designed to provide patients with a more personal and accessible service is launching in Chapel Street, Duffield, this spring.
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15th February 2025

New lease of life for former Sutton Wilko store sealed

Young people, adult learners and apprentices are set to gain the skills for “rewarding and well-paid” jobs in construction at a major training centre being created in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
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15th February 2025

Barron McCann’s brand new Innovation Hub demonstrates the technology of tomorrow

A Leading tech business has created a state-of-the-art innovation hub showcasing the most advanced technologies transforming the retail, stadium and hospitality sectors.
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14th February 2025

Armsons Barlow celebrates a year of social impact and announces 2025 charity partner

Derby-based project managers, construction cost consultants, and building surveyors Armsons Barlow are celebrating a milestone year of community engagement and charitable giving and have unveiled Derby County Community Trust as their Charity of the Year f
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14th February 2025

Chesterton House Foundation Grants £1,000 to Charnwood Eco Hub to Support Sustainability

Charnwood Eco Hub is a not-for-profit, shared community hub based in Loughborough, with the aim of providing a space to meet, make, fix, create and share sustainable ideas and resources.
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14th February 2025

Students present bumper cheque to hospital’s Breast Care Unit

The fruits of a fundraising festive fayre were delivered to King’s Mill Hospital this week thanks to childcare students from West Nottinghamshire College.
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14th February 2025

Sam’s mum urges people to chip in at fundraising casino night

A Mickleover Mum has organised a fun casino fundraiser night to help in her pledge to raise £50,000 for research into the catastrophic condition which took the life of her five-year-old son.
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14th February 2025

IT consultancy celebrates 20th apprentice

A leading Northamptonshire IT consultancy is celebrating supporting its 20th apprentice as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week this week.
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14th February 2025

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust goes live with new Galerie photo app developed by Node4

Node4, the cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has delivered Galerie—a first-of-its-kind
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14th February 2025

Sleep out in Leicester to raise money for city’s homeless

The Bridge Homelessness to Hope’s ‘The Big Sleep’ event to take place on 25 March 2025
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14th February 2025

Major Industry Event to Showcase Leicester’s Credentials as a Music City

The ambition to put Leicester on the national stage as a music city is taking another step forward with a major industry event and multi-genre artist showcase.
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14th February 2025

Immersive technology company secures six-figure investment from Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Digital Urban Limited (“DU”), an innovative immersive technology business focused on urban regeneration, has secured a £250,000 debt finance package from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II via Fund Manager for East and South East Midlands, Maven Capit
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14th February 2025

Travis Perkins Managed Services signs deal with Platform Housing

Travis Perkins Managed Services, which operates at the heart of UK social housing, has secured a three-year contract with Platform Housing Group, one of the Midland’s largest housing associations.
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13th February 2025

National Apprenticeship Week: Energise your career with BRUSH!

Energy solutions provider BRUSH Group has been gearing up to take on another talented cohort of apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week this week 10 – 16 February 2025.
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13th February 2025

WBR Group Announces Acquisition of Standard Life's SSAS Book

WBR Group (WBR), the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS administration and tax advisory services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Standard Life's small self administered scheme (SSAS) book of business, with effect from 1 February 2025.
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13th February 2025

Sustainable Derbyshire company TDP shows its heart this Valentine’s Day after providing bright pink and lilac seating to iconic love locks project near Bakewell

A Derbyshire business making outdoor furniture from recycled plastic has shown love is in the air after providing vibrant pink and lilac seating at the heart of the iconic “love locker” project at Thornbridge Hall – set to be unveiled on Valentine’s Day.
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13th February 2025

Notts educator celebrates first year of ‘shaping’ young minds

A Nottingham family business that set up an alternative education establishment for teens excluded from mainstream schooling is celebrating its first anniversary and its own success story.   
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13th February 2025

Bolsover Cruise Club's Managing Director Honoured with Outstanding Contribution Award at UK Cruise Awards 2025

Bolsover Cruise Club’s Managing Director, Michael Wilson, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award
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13th February 2025

Derby blinds firm helps schools shut out terrorism

A Derby window coverings firm has provided blinds for 11 schools in the past year as part of a Government drive to make educational institutions safer from potential terrorist attacks.
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13th February 2025

Health and safety consultancy protects

A Northampton-based health and safety consultancy has been chosen by a multi-academy education company in the Midlands to protect their school communities from fire risk.
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13th February 2025

AG Corporate Law Strengthens Team with Key Appointments

Boutique law firm AG Corporate Law (AGCL) has reinforced its growing team with the appointments of Corporate Law Executives Oreva Ojuh and Jamie Carrick.
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13th February 2025

Derbyshire engineering firm boss voices passion for National Apprenticeship Week after creating work opportunities for 100 young people

A Derbyshire business owner has marked National Apprenticeship Week by reporting his determination to keep improving life chances for young people, by offering valuable opportunities in the workplace as an alternative to costly university education.
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13th February 2025

Lincoln Business Club Raises £4,800 for Cash for Kids

Lincoln Business Club is proud to announce that it has raised £4,800 for Cash for Kids, its Charity Partner of 2024.
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13th February 2025

Leicestershire Business Voice announces exclusive new membership strategy for 2025

Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the premier business advocacy group for Leicester and Leicestershire, has unveiled a bold new LBV 100 strategy to grow its membership group of local businesses.
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12th February 2025

Henry Brothers Construction celebrates tenth anniversary with record turnover and growth

Contractor Henry Brothers is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the opening of its first English office with record turnover and growth.
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12th February 2025

Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire to Showcase Region on the International Stage

Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s inward investment and visitor economy teams, Invest in Nottingham and Visit Nottinghamshire, are set to bring the region’s exciting investment opportunities and visitor economy offer to the global stage in the ne
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12th February 2025

Apprenticeships more feasible for East Midlands firms says Chamber

Shorter minimum terms and the removal of English and Maths requirements to pass apprenticeships have been welcomed by East Midlands Chamber.
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12th February 2025

Pall-Ex celebrates ‘Future of Excellence’ at annual awards ceremony

Leading palletised freight distribution provider Pall-Ex Group celebrated another year of growth and success at its annual awards ceremony, held this year on the 1st of February at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
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12th February 2025

A First-Class Send-Off: Roberts Travel Group Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Departure Lounge

Roberts Travel Group, a leading name in coach travel based in Leicestershire, has officially commenced work on an exciting expansion to its highly regarded holiday departure lounge.
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12th February 2025

Hospice hosts sock-filled event to shine a light on support group for those living with incurable disease

Treetops Hospice was filled with a colourful display of mismatched socks this week, as the Huntington’s Disease peer support group held an "Odds and Socks" event.
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12th February 2025

Television Antiques Expert Takes Centre Stage at Charity Event

Television personality and Melbourne-based antiques dealer and auctioneer Irita Marriott will be the guest of honour at a special fundraising charity event on Friday February 28.
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12th February 2025

Blueprint Interiors create contemporary workspace at Inizio’s new Ashby office

Workplace consultancy Blueprint Interiors has completed a full interior design and fit out for Inizio’s new office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
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12th February 2025

Major East Midlands Steel Firm Invests in Refurbished Training Academy

Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering is set to significantly enhance its highly successful training academy
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12th February 2025

Triple triumph for Luxfer Gas Cylinders as it celebrates its third industry award for innovation

Nottingham-based manufacturer secures second national accolade for groundbreaking hydrogen technology
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11th February 2025

So-lar So Good for Health and Safety giants’ new book

A Northampton-based health and safety firm has released a second book in as many months to help boost safety management in a niche industry.
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11th February 2025

Derby ICT Company appoints Sales Manager to grow presence in SME sector

Derby based IT and telecoms support company, Link ICT has appointed Keith Smith as Sales Manager in order grow its presence in the SME sector.
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11th February 2025

Top BRC accreditation awarded to frozen food distributor Central Foods

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been awarded the BRC Agents and Brokers certificate for the eighth time – once more achieving the highest possible classification level.
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11th February 2025

Architect paves way for expansion after “incredible” first year

A Derby-based architects practice is drawing up designs for expansion having clocked up a huge portfolio of successful projects as it celebrates its first anniversary.
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11th February 2025

Cleaning company sweeps into Australia

A Northamptonshire-based business is earning worldwide attention after being asked to facilitate a sensitive job for a client based in Australia.
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11th February 2025

Digital marketers celebrate their career choice as they mark National Apprenticeship Week

A young Derby marketing apprentice says he is happy to be learning his trade at a high level and fast-tracking his career rather than getting into debt by going to university.
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11th February 2025

East Mids firm adds two key hires in rapidly growing Commercial team

East Mids law firm Howes Percival has continued the rapid expansion of its Commercial team with two key hires. 
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10th February 2025

2025 East Midlands business confidence assessed in research

Performance in sales and orders, challenges in hiring staff and anticipated profit are among insight to be reported by the region’s businesses
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10th February 2025

Dedicated Nottinghamshire apprentice travels 161 miles to complete apprenticeship programme

A Nottinghamshire apprentice who battles a six hour journey to complete his apprenticeship training, part-based in Newcastle, has spoken about his career transformation after enrolling on the course.
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10th February 2025

Apprentices Lead the Way at Local Marketing Agency

Altitude Marketing, a leading marketing agency based in Loughborough, is taking the time this National Apprenticeship Week
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10th February 2025

The Access Group signs partnership with Heriot Watt University to nurture Malaysia's next generation of tech leaders

The Access Group, one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers, has announced a strategic partnership
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10th February 2025

New procurement rules set to be game changer for SMEs

The rules governing how the public sector can buy goods and services are changing
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10th February 2025

Knights completes move to flagship Leicester city centre office

Leading regional legal services provider, Knights, has moved into its premium new office in Colton Square. 
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8th February 2025

The countdown is on to the 140th Lincolnshire Show

There are just 140 days to go until Lincolnshire’s biggest day out on 18th and 19th June
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7th February 2025

WBR Group Further Strengthens Market Position with Strategic Hires

WBR Group (WBR), the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS administration and tax advisory services, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its sales team.
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