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22nd April 2025

Schoolchildren get hands-on at college's 'Get into Construction' event

West Nottinghamshire College welcomed more than 180 eager school pupils from across Mansfield and Ashfield to its state-of-the-art construction campus for an inspiring and interactive ‘Get into Construction’ event.

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22nd April 2025

Windrush Tea Party Under Threat: Much Loved Leicester Celebration Appeals for Urgent Support

One of Leicester’s key community events, the Windrush Tea Party, may not go ahead this year after expected funding failed to materialise.

22nd April 2025

Frozen food distributor Central Foods appoints new sales manager

A new sales manager has been appointed by frozen food distributor Central Foods as part of the company’s expansion plans.

22nd April 2025

Pioneering roof replacement completes at University of Nottingham’s Central Building

Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has successfully completed the unique and intricate task of removing the original roof from the iconic Grade II Listed Central Building at the Castle Meadow Campus for University of Nottingham.

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East Midlands Business Launches Aluminium Pergola Range

Agadon Garden Living has just launched a new range of beautiful Aluminium Pergola, Designer Carports and Garden Storage solutions in time for the Easter break. All available on their new ecommerce website which was launched earlier this month.

22nd April 2025

Derby charity close to delivering its 100,000th food parcel as it celebrates fifth year

A Derby charity is close to delivering its 100,000th food parcel as it prepares to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

22nd April 2025

Sixteen marathon runners aiming to raise £3000 for baby loss charity this weekend

This weekend, sixteen friends from a new Nottingham gym join forces to run a marathon together to raise £3,000 for Nottingham baby loss charity Forever Stars.

22nd April 2025

Sweet Surprise for charity's residence

Staff from the Gelder Group hatched a special surprise when they delivered a cracking treat to homeless people in Lincoln.

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Why it's time to handover the reigns of Love Business Expo

Love Business Expo is regarded as the East Midlands best exhibition and networking event, and apart from one year of lockdown, it's run annually ever since 2012 - the year London hosted the Olympics.

22nd April 2025

Rescued Derby firm gives sweet thanks to Royal Derby Hospital staff

The new owners of a business that was thrown into turmoil when the original founder unexpectedly died, have honoured the nurses that cared for him during the Covid pandemic with Easter treats.

22nd April 2025

Hortons unveils plans for 270,000 sq ft multi unit industrial/warehouse redevelopment of Sinfin Commercial Park

22nd April 2025

Alton Valley secures exclusive distribution rights for cutting-edge security software

A tech firm where every employee has the highest level of security clearance has secured the exclusive distribution rights for cutting edge software which will allow it to provide Ministry of Defence-standard safeguards across the UK.

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How up to speed are you in relation to the health and safety obligations placed upon you?

You can’t outsource the risk, every business owner, director, and senior manager has a moral, financial and legal obligation for managing the health and safety of their organisation.

20th April 2025

Leading Derby tech firm powers up business helping thousands of people across the UK live in warmer, greener homes

A Derbyshire business is helping keep thousands of people across the country warmer in their homes – and cut bills – after being powered up by a leading tech company.

20th April 2025

Soccer star kicks off new homes sales at former Nottingham pub site

Notts County captain Matt Palmer has officially opened a new homes development in Wollaton, Nottingham, following the redevelopment of a former public house site.

19th April 2025

Platform starts on record number of affordable homes

A Midlands based housing association is celebrating starting on more than 1600 affordable homes in its development programme.

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5 Things to look for when choosing a Freight Forwarding partner

It’s crucial you find a credible and reliable UK freight forwarder if importing or exporting is a part of your business growth strategy.

19th April 2025

Mayor Claire Ward: Join me to make the case for investment in the region

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, is beginning the countdown to the East Midlands taking centre stage at the UK’s biggest development showcase next month.

18th April 2025

Freeths go into bat with Leicestershire County Cricket Club as named Official Legal Partner

Leading law firm Freeths has been appointed as legal advisors to Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC), becoming its Official Legal Partner from the start of the 2025 / 26 season.

18th April 2025

Allison Homes donates £1,000 to help Evergreen Care Trust’s charity fundraising ball, celebrating its 20th anniversary

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes has donated £1,000 to the Evergreen Care Trust in Stamford, helping the charity to raise funds at its 20th anniversary charity ball.

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Helping charities connect with businesses £109,500 give-away!

Why working with a charity can help your business in more ways then you may think

18th April 2025

FareShare Midlands and SilverAGe Professionals Join Forces to Tackle Food Poverty and Strengthen Community Support

FareShare Midlands is delighted to announce it has been chosen as the new Charity Partner for SilverAGe Professionals, a solutions-driven organisation dedicated to leveraging the expertise of experienced professionals to support businesses and charities.

18th April 2025

Let the best in franchising shine – entries now open for 2025 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards

The BFA (British Franchise Association) has announced that the 2025 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards are open for entries.

17th April 2025

Local marketing agency hops into action for Easter food bank drive

Loughborough-based Altitude Marketing has embraced the spirit of giving this Easter, collecting over 200 food items for the Loughborough Food Bank.

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The benefits of using three random words for your password

Cyber security experts have revealed in depth for the first time the logic behind their advice to use three random words when creating passwords.

17th April 2025

Peak Village announces exciting events series and upcoming changes for 2025

Following a busy start to the year and successful 2024, Peak Village is keeping up this momentum announcing a packed calendar of events and exciting new improvements for the year ahead, as it continues to create unique experiences for its visitors.

17th April 2025

Freeths announces 81 promotions in 2025

Leading law firm Freeths has announced its latest round of promotions, with over 80 elevating their roles across the business including nine new partners.

17th April 2025

An eggstra special Easter treat for pupils at Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Children from Royal School for the Deaf Derby are going to have a cracking Easter after they were each given a chocolate egg on the last day of term.

17th April 2025

Northants company continues growth drive with appointment of new production manager

In a move to further support its growth plans, a multi-award winning Northamptonshire company has appointed a new production manager to lead operations at its Corby factory.

17th April 2025

Double award win for Phoenix cements industry-leading reputation

National brickwork, scaffolding and drywall specialist Phoenix Brickwork, with bases in Pinxton, Derbyshire, and Northamptonshire, is celebrating after scooping two major awards in two weeks.

17th April 2025

Leicestershire’s Tyron Runflat Signs Commitment to Support Ex-Service Men and Women

Inventor of the world’s only multi-piece rubber Runflat system, Tyron Runflat, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment demonstrating its dedication to supporting ex-service men and women.

17th April 2025

Housing association shortlisted in top sustainability awards

A Nottinghamshire housing association is a finalist in a top sustainability award.

17th April 2025

Retail relaunch needs your help

An ambitious revamp at Cynthia Spencer Hospice’s charity shop and donation station is underway and the charity is looking for volunteers to help with the project.

17th April 2025

The Spark Arts for children launches 'Spark Live' - A new way for children in Leicestershire to celebrate creativity

The Spark Arts for Children in Leicester is excited to unveil ‘Spark LIVE!’ – a brand new, year-round program of creative arts specifically for children.

17th April 2025

Longbow Venues Shortlisted for Talent Development Award at Generation Next Awards 2025

Peak District-based independent hospitality group Longbow Venues is celebrating after being shortlisted in the Talent Development Award category at the Generation Next Awards 2025.

16th April 2025

Purpose Media and Derbyshire County Cricket Club celebrate ten-year partnership with new web project

Strategic marketing agency Purpose Media has celebrated a decade of partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club by agreeing a further two-year sponsorship package and signing a deal to deliver an exciting new web project.

16th April 2025

Shakespeare Martineau’s employment law team expands to meet rising demand

As part of its strategic growth plans, leading full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has strengthened its employment law team to address increasing client demand.

16th April 2025

Freeths advises on London Stock Exchange IPO of MHA plc

Leading law firm Freeths has advised accountancy firm MHA on its £250 million pre-new money valuation IPO on AIM, raising £95.8m from institutional investors, and also with a retail offering component to British investors.

16th April 2025

Students go pitch-side at exclusive University DCFC event

Ahead of starting university in September, prospective students had the chance to step into the world of professional football during a VIP experience event at Derby County Football Club.

16th April 2025

Octavian Security launches two Elite Divisions to support the UK’s overstretched security needs

Octavian Security, which is based in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, has launched two specialist divisions: Octavian Elite and Octavian Ex Police.

16th April 2025

Science company Lubrizol helps make Easter eggstra special for hundreds of vulnerable Derby children

Lubrizol science company employees have helped make Easter eggstra special for hundreds of vulnerable Derby children by contributing a huge pile of chocolate eggs after responding to an annual charity appeal.

16th April 2025

Dillan Shikotra joins Leicestershire Business Voice as new Board Director

Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the premier business advocacy group for Leicester and Leicestershire, has appointed Dillan Shikotra as its new Board Director.

16th April 2025

Love Business founder Quiet Storm scoops special award

Quiet Storm Solutions, the founder of long-running business event Love Business Expo, has received a special award in recognition of its 10+ years of supporting businesses across the East Midlands.

16th April 2025

Inspiring the next generation

Platform Housing Group, a Leicestershire housing association, has partnered with The King’s Trust to deliver its Get Into Housing programme, a transformative initiative designed to introduce young people to the rewarding career opportunities available in

16th April 2025

Inflation falls but price pressures remain say Chamber

Pressure on businesses to raise prices is likely to persist despite inflation having eased to 2.6% in March, says East Midlands Chamber.

16th April 2025

Aerocom (UK) addresses growth with expanded sales team

Pneumatic tube system specialist Aerocom (UK) Ltd has hired two new business development managers following a period of sustained growth.

16th April 2025

Edmond Shipway supercharges M&E growth with key appointments

Leading independent construction and property consultancy Edmond Shipway has bolstered its M&E department as it continues its ambitious growth trajectory.

15th April 2025

Alfreton based PermaGroup marks 25 years of expertise with CEO appointment

Alfreton-based building products distributor PermaGroup is celebrating 25 years at the forefront of the flat roofing industry with the appointment of a dynamic new chief executive officer (CEO).

15th April 2025

Derby County Football Club pays lasting tribute to legendary staff member with memorial bench encouraging fans to sit down and chat.

Derby County Football Club has paid fitting respects to a much-loved former staff member who welcomed legions of fans for many years by installing a Derbyshire-made memorial bench in his memory.

15th April 2025

Thriving IT consultancy celebrates second anniversary with plans for future growth

A Northamptonshire-based IT consultancy is toasting two successful years in business, with plans in place for future growth.

15th April 2025

Housebuilder and Paralympian help ‘Wags on the Run’ chase £10k target

Local housebuilder Peter James Homes has joined Paralympian Libby Clegg MBE in supporting a running team aiming to raise £10k for The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC).

15th April 2025

Furnley House Foundation Summer Ball returns for 2025

The Furnley House Foundation is proud to announce the return of its Summer Ball on Saturday 28th June 2025.

15th April 2025

Two Chimps Coffee Named Finalist for Best E-Commerce Business at BizX 2025 Awards

Two Chimps Coffee, the independent, carbon-neutral specialty coffee roastery based in Rutland, is thrilled to announce its recognition as a finalist in the “Best E-Commerce Business” category at the BizX 2025 Awards.

15th April 2025

Platform kicks off year long fundraising for NSPCC

Colleagues from Platform Housing Group, a Leicestershire social landlord, are gearing up for an exciting year of fundraising in support of children’s charity NSPCC.

15th April 2025

Three new partners among nine senior promotions in East Mids

East Mids law firm, Howes Percival has announced nine senior promotions, including three new partners, Hannah Ball, Alishia Marrocco and Gary Pitt.

15th April 2025

esbs expands team with new talent

Earl Shilton Building Society (esbs) has strengthened its team with the additions of Simon Biggs and Rachael Bartlett.

15th April 2025

DHP Family Celebrates 100 Years of Dancing at The Palais

One of the longest running venues in the UK is celebrating a landmark centenary of entertaining the great and good with music and dancing.

14th April 2025

Derby volunteers turn out to support the Great British Spring Clean – backed by the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter BIDs

Forty bags of rubbish were collected in Derby by volunteers who gave up their time to support the Great British Spring Clean.

14th April 2025

Leicestershire homebuilders awarded five stars by customers for 16th consecutive year

Leading housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes have once again received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey.

14th April 2025

East Midlands accountancy firm, Moore Thompson, celebrates centenary of success

Leading accountancy firm, Moore Thompson, is proud to mark its 100-year anniversary – celebrating a century of supporting businesses, individuals and communities across the East Midlands region.

14th April 2025

Leicester Financial Services company acquires Manchester-based firm

The Westerby Group has announced the acquisition of the specialist pension provider and Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) Redswan Ltd.

14th April 2025

Market Harborough Building Society donates £250,000 to community fund and announces new programme to support young people.

Market Harborough Building Society (MHBS) is delighted to announce a landmark donation of £250,000 to its community fund, dedicated to supporting good causes across South Leicestershire and North Northamptonshire over the next few years.

14th April 2025

Deputy Mayor of Market Deeping breaks ground at brand-new development in the town

The Deputy Mayor of Market Deeping, Councillor Robert Broughton, and housebuilder Allison Homes East have officially marked the start of construction work on a brand-new development in the town.

14th April 2025

Iconic Chesterfield department store snapped up by Nottingham developer

Nottingham-based ALB Group has acquired the former Marks and Spencer department store in one of Chesterfield town centre’s most prominent buildings.

14th April 2025

Derby Kia dealer fuels African humanitarian trip

14th April 2025

Hercules Site Services Extends Tree-Planting Program

The initiative commits Hercules to planting a new tree in the UK for every hire made on a project that Hercules is supporting.

11th April 2025

Safe and Sound Joins the Great British Spring Clean 2025 with a Community Cleanup at Osmaston Hub

As part of this year’s Great British Spring Clean, Derby-based child exploitation charity Safe and Sound rallied together with partner organisations, local councillors, school children, and community volunteers for a full day of action and transformation

11th April 2025

Market Harborough Home To New Local Charity Superstore

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new Superstore at Welland Business Park, Market Harborough, set to launch on Friday, 18th April at 11:00 AM.

11th April 2025

Lincolnshire business coach celebrates record-breaking success on international stage

North Lincolnshire-based business coach John McHale is celebrating a landmark year of achievements after being recognised for the sixth consecutive year with the Best EMEA Client Results – an award encompassing all Action Coaches across Europe, the Middle

11th April 2025

Big ideas and bold movers celebrated at East Midlands Real Entrepreneurs' Awards 2025

The East Midlands Real Entrepreneurs' Awards 2025 took over the Leonardo Hinckley Island Hotel, celebrating the region’s dynamic business leaders on 10 April, 2025. Now in its fourth year, the event recognised outstanding entrepreneurial talent from Leice

11th April 2025

DSP (Interiors) successfully steers showroom transformation for car dealership

An award-winning car dealership has praised a Derby company for its ‘exceptional’ work in transforming its brand-new showroom describing them as ‘fantastic from start to finish’.

11th April 2025

Ashberry Homes puts photography students in the frame during visit to Chellaston development

11th April 2025

Derby Indian restaurant ‘spices up’ Easter treats for kids

Nicco Restaurant & Bar is among a number of Derbyshire businesses helping parents cut the cost of entertaining their kids this Easter.

11th April 2025

Family-run tourism business in Derbyshire wins top business prize for driving ‘green growth’ – and has already spent the prize money on more renewable energy

Multi award-winning Derbyshire business Hoe Grange Holidays has won the first-ever Green Growth Awards, a national competition recognising the top small businesses across the UK using sustainability to innovate and drive business growth. The Awards are or

11th April 2025

Award recognition for new cleaning company

A fledgling Northamptonshire-based environmental remediation and cleaning company has been shortlisted in prestigious local business awards.

11th April 2025

Lincolnshire housebuilder covers extra Stamp Duty costs for homebuyers who reserve this April

Regional housebuilder Allison Homes is offering to pay Lincolnshire property seekers’ extra Stamp Duty costs*, helping them to purchase a brand-new home this April.

10th April 2025

Gateley RJA announces new managing director

Gateley RJA, the specialist quantity surveying, employer’s agent, project management and clerk of works arm of professional services group, Gateley, has announced the appointment of Steven Collin as managing director.

10th April 2025

Nottinghamshire couple undertake 485-mile trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Society

Focus Consultants’ founding partner Kevin Osbon and his wife Vicky are taking on a huge challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of three of their close family and friends

10th April 2025

Developers of interactive space suit make Space Park Leicester their first UK base

The developers of the world’s first interactive space suit—worn by Colonel Walter Villadei on the groundbreaking Axiom 3 mission to the International Space Station

10th April 2025

MEC Achieves New ISO Certification for Workplace Wellbeing

Multi-disciplinary technical consultancy, MEC Consulting Group has achieved ISO certification for Psychological Health & Safety at Work.

10th April 2025

Sports coach apprentices bring inclusive fun and challenges for young adults

Adults with learning disabilities have seen their confidence, independence and social skills improved thanks to a unique programme delivered by two apprentice sports coaches at West Nottinghamshire College.

10th April 2025

GO Travel Solutions Reappointed as Travel Plan Coordinator for Bardon Hill East Development

GO Travel Solutions has been reappointed by Harworth Group to continue its role as Travel Plan Coordinator for the Bardon Hill East development in Coalville for the next three years.

10th April 2025

Haven’t you herd? Trent Valley rewilding project gallops ahead with grazing programme

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s vision to restore habitats and rewild spaces for people and nature across the Trent Valley in Derbyshire has galloped ahead following the success of the Call of the Wild project.

10th April 2025

Don’t miss your chance to score at Silverstone Soccer

There’s just one team place left for the sixth annual Silverstone Soccer charity event this summer.

10th April 2025

Vulcan Works responds to market demand

Northampton’s innovative office hub Vulcan Works has responded to the current cost-of-living crisis by reducing prices for its adhoc work areas.

9th April 2025

Top Midlands law firm strengthens commercial property team with new appointment

Leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons has welcomed a new commercial property specialist into its Leicester office, further strengthening the team’s real estate expertise across the region.

9th April 2025

Social landlord launches initiative to encourage digital inclusion

9th April 2025

New marketing manager appointed by frozen food distributor Central Foods

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new marketing manager.

9th April 2025

Ward Partners with Chesterfield Litter Pickers

Derbyshire headquartered metal recycling and waste management specialist Ward has partnered up with community group, Chesterfield Litter Pickers, to support them in their efforts to clean up Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

9th April 2025

Derby College Group Powers Up Automotive Training with Launch of Cutting-Edge Facilities

Derby College Group is shifting into high gear with the launch of its brand-new, state-of-the-art automotive workshop facilities, and is calling on automotive employers to play a key role in steering the direction of future training.

8th April 2025

Freeths Expands Employment Team with Eight New Lawyers

Leading national law firm Freeths has continued to bolster its National Employment Team with a number of new hires.

8th April 2025

Reaching the summit of business excellence: Lance Hill takes home CEO of the Year

Lance Hill, CEO of Eight Group, a leading marketing agency based in Nottingham, has been named CEO of the Year at the prestigious BizX 2025 awards, recognising his outstanding leadership and the remarkable transformation of the business.

8th April 2025

Homebuilder donates bird boxes to Northamptonshire school in celebration of Spring

Following the first day of spring (20th March), leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has donated bird boxes to Towcester C of E Primary School to encourage wildlife into the playground.

8th April 2025

Rebox HR Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary

Northamptonshire-based HR consultancy, Rebox HR, is celebrating its 5-year anniversary this year, marking an incredible journey of growth and success since it was founded by Natalie Ellis in 2020.

8th April 2025

Lincolnshire fresh produce supplier partners with local agricultural machinery company to drive efficiency on local farms

Fresh produce supplier A.H. Worth has announced it will hire a fleet of 24 state-of-the-art tractors from local agricultural equipment supplier Ernest Doe, to drive efficiency on its local farms.

8th April 2025

Notts teens sample remote demolition as part of East Mids recruitment drive for new construction workers

Teenagers in Nottingham have been getting to grips with remote controlled demolition and diamond drilling equipment as part of a national week of action to inspire the next generation of construction workers.

8th April 2025

Multi-Million Investment in Robotic Technology Gives East Midlands Steel Firm the Cutting Edge

Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering, one of the UK’s largest single-site steelwork contractors, has completed a major upgrade of its manufacturing technology following the installation of two state-of-the-art robot-driven machines.

8th April 2025

First award win powers up Sam’s Superheroes Foundation

A charity born from the heartbreak of losing a little boy from Mickleover has been honoured with its very first award - which has been dedicated to his memory.

7th April 2025

Belvoir Castle seeks budding garden designers for annual Flower and Garden Show

Belvoir Castle, the historic estate near Grantham, is seeking garden designers to take part in a highly regarded competition happening during its Flower and Garden Show.

7th April 2025

Nottingham College wins contract to deliver apprenticeship training academy for Halfords

The new partnership, which commenced in January 2025, will see apprentices coming through the door of the award-winning further education college over the next year, initially on a Light Vehicle Technician Level 3 programme.

7th April 2025

Derby North MP tours technology of tomorrow at Barron McCann

An award-winning technology company has been praised for its recent expansion and investment in skills by Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson.

7th April 2025

Multi-Academy Trust Creates Pioneering Biodiversity Role to Help Children Engage with Nature

An East Midlands based Multi Academy Trust (MAT) has become the first to create a dedicated position to promote biodiversity and sustainability at its schools, encouraging children to engage with nature at all ages.

7th April 2025

Business School expansion in Leicester means more accessible learning for local community

Fairfield School of Business expands its education offer for underprivileged students from diverse backgrounds

7th April 2025

Browne Jacobson launches its 2025 REACH mentoring programme to support aspiring Black lawyers

Thirteen aspiring Black lawyers have been offered the opportunity to kickstart their careers in the legal profession after signing up to a pioneering mentoring programme run by Browne Jacobson.

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