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17th July 2025

Chesterfield businesses unlock over £170k in funding to upskill their workforce

Chesterfield businesses have accessed more than £170,000 in government funding through the Adult Apprenticeship Levy Transfer, helping them invest in their teams with little or no cost to their organisation.

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17th July 2025

A third of small business leaders have only a basic understanding of AI

New research by Start Up Loans, conducted by YouGov, reveals less than half (46%) of small businesses use AI at work. Furthermore, a third (34%) of small business leaders only have a ‘basic understanding’ of AI tools.

17th July 2025

PPL PRS supports LOROS’ Stomp Round Leicester art trail with elephant sculpture designed by Kasabian frontman, Serge Pizzorno

Leicester businesses, including music licensing organisation, PPL PRS, have come together to support LOROS’ upcoming Stomp Round Leicester art trail taking place this summer.

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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.

17th July 2025

Setting industry standard for alternative fuel systems

First of its kind scheme from Luxfer Gas Cylinders launches – setting new standard for alternative fuel system support across Europe

17th July 2025

Over £30,000 raised for children's charity at Nottingham's biggest property music night

Nottingham Hot Property, the city’s biggest charity music event, has once again struck a high note for a good cause, raising an impressive £30,000 for local children’s charity Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.

17th July 2025

Space Park Leicester to showcase world leading research and missions at national conference

Leading space experts from Leicester will reveal their involvement in research and missions that are expanding our knowledge and helping us to tackle some of our planet’s biggest challenges at the UK Space Conference 2025 this week.

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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.

17th July 2025

esbs appoints new Mortgage Administrator

Earl Shilton Building Society (esbs) has welcomed a new mortgage administrator, Alice Riches.

17th July 2025

Optical support team takes on obstacle challenge for cancer charity

Colleagues from Specsavers’ support office in Nottingham have kicked off their fundraising for their nominated charity, PASIC Cancer Support for Children, after raising more than £11,000 to date by taking on Tough Mudder.

17th July 2025

Community centre is fit for the future

People living on a Lincoln estate are celebrating their “new look” meeting hub, which has been revamped at a cost of £300,000.

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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.

16th July 2025

Nottingham to test out public restaurant model to offer social and healthy eating

A ‘public restaurant’ will be piloted in Nottingham as part of a new research project that will evaluate if this approach can help improve public health and wellbeing by providing everyone with access to high-quality food.

16th July 2025

Soaring inflation and high business costs overshadow the Chancellor’s measures intended to grow the economy

After inflation soared to 3.6% in June and amid fragile confidence from the region’s businesses evident in its most recent Quarterly Economic Surveys, East Midlands Chamber has said plans outlined in the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech may do little to

16th July 2025

'For me, it’s all about helping others’ says Community Heroes Awards winner

A Leicestershire housing association and its partners have recently celebrated the unsung heroes who live in their communities at its annual Community Heroes Awards - honouring those who make a difference.

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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.

16th July 2025

YMCA Village Marks Three Years with Community Celebration

More than 200 children, young people and families gathered on Saturday 12 July to celebrate the third anniversary of the YMCA Community & Activity Village in Newark

16th July 2025

Nottingham Venues to Open Castle Meadow Central - Iconic Grade II Listed Building to Open to the Public for the First Time.

Nottingham Venues has been appointed to operate Castle Meadow Central, the iconic Grade II listed building in Nottingham city centre.

16th July 2025

Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd Apprentices Boost Osmaston Community Hub Security and Outdoor Space

Safe and Sound, a Derby-based charity dedicated to safeguarding children and young people, is delighted to announce the incredible contributions of a team of apprentices from Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s internal and external apprenticeship scheme.

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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

16th July 2025

Policies in Employment Rights Bill are barriers to growth says Chamber and should be changed

East Midlands Chamber has reinforced calls for parts of the Employment Rights Bill to be reconsidered after UK-wide research revealed significant concerns from businesses across a number of areas

16th July 2025

Four fundraisers to go in charity challenge

The mammoth fundraising mission of an award-winning Northampton-based asbestos management consultancy has already raised more than £3,000 for a trio of charities.

16th July 2025

Pro Tiler Tools marks official opening of Northampton HQ with a celebratory event and ribbon cutting by the Mayor

Pro Tiler Tools, one of the UK’s fastest-growing tiling supply businesses, officially opened its newly refurbished 140,000 sq. ft headquarters and distribution centre at Prologis Park Pineham

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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.

16th July 2025

Base 51 charity hosts a mental health walk

Base 51, a charity that has been supporting young people in Nottingham for over 30 years, is once again hosting “The Big Track for Base 51” a fundraising walk in to raise awareness for the importance of prioritising mental health. The walk will be talking

16th July 2025

Nottingham College partners with construction giant DEWALT

A new partnership between Nottingham College and DEWALT, one of the UK’s biggest power tool brands, has been announced to empower construction students entering the workforce.

16th July 2025

Innes England helps Nottingham Building Society secure new city centre branch

Leading commercial property agency Innes England has supported Nottingham Building Society in securing a prime new branch on Clumber Street, one of the city’s busiest retail areas.

15th July 2025

Allison Homes hires next intake of apprentices this World Youth Skills Day

Five-star housebuilder Allison Homes is set to welcome four new apprentices to its East region this World Youth Skills Day (15th July).

15th July 2025

Leading Derby schools tech firm sees explosion in demand for 3D printing in primaries

A leading Derby tech firm supporting more than 200 schools and academy trusts with their IT has seen an explosion in demand for 3D printing at primary level.

15th July 2025

Ivygrove acquire Looms site

The well-known car breaking site of Albert Looms at Spondon has been acquired by Derby-based developer, Ivygrove Developments Ltd.

15th July 2025

Safety innovation makes waves as boaters look to protect their vessels

A Nottingham-based fire safety company has seen a surge in interest from boaters and caravan owners following growing awareness around onboard fire risks.

15th July 2025

Construction Consultant Achieves Chartered Fellowship of CIOB

Nottingham based construction management consultant Mark Johnston has been admitted as a Fellow by the Chartered Institute of Building, the world’s largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership.

15th July 2025

Leicestershire’s Tyron Runflat Grips the Blue-Light Sector

Supporting the blue-light sector at a crucial time, Leicestershire’s Tyron Runflat is keeping emergency service colleagues safe in the knowledge they have the Tyron Multi-Bands fitted to their vehicles.

15th July 2025

Lloyds - What Nottingham’s biggest outdoor music festival could mean for East Midlands businesses

What Nottingham’s biggest outdoor music festival could mean for East Midlands businesses

15th July 2025

me&dee charity | Our 19th Anniversary Ball

Following on from the success of their 2024 Ball, me&dee are delighted to invite you to ‘The Ruby Ball’, celebrating me&dee’s 19th Anniversary. Their theme for this year’s ball is ‘Ruby’ a nod to the birthstone of July, the official birthday month of me&d

14th July 2025

Hope on the horizon: Highfields Centre secures major investment to support young adults and create new jobs in Leicester

Highfields Centre in Leicester is proud to announce the launch of its new Highfields Outreach Project for Engagement (HOPE)

14th July 2025

Peak Edge Hotel Unveils Immersive Wine Cellar Experience - Featuring £3,050 Bottle of 2006 Petrus

Guests can now step inside the wine list - literally - at this award-winning Peak District destination.

14th July 2025

The Derby Conference Centre Becomes First Venue to Be Recognised as a Wedding Industry Approved Venue

The Derby Conference Centre is proud to announce it has officially become the first venue in the UK to be recognised as a Wedding Industry Approved Venue, joining the prestigious Trusted Supplier Network curated by I Do Magazine & Exclusive Suppliers Ltd.

14th July 2025

Hospital Trust and college celebrate successful internship project

A year of great achievements has been celebrated by supported interns at West Nottinghamshire College as they graduated from work placements through Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

14th July 2025

Salloway making hay whilst the sun shines

A significant industrial site in South Derbyshire has changed hands in a deal that underscores the continued strength of the East Midlands’ industrial property market.

14th July 2025

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award praises volunteering effort of young people at St Andrew’s Healthcare

Young people with complex mental health conditions have been praised by The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award for the impact they have made volunteering locally.

14th July 2025

'Rebel' spirit needed to drive HealthTech sector growth in the East Midlands, experts say

A ‘rebel’ spirit will help to fuel innovation in the East Midlands’ HealthTech industry and unlock new growth opportunities, according to a panel of experts.

14th July 2025

Double Indirect Tax team hire for PKF Smith Cooper headquarters

PKF Smith Cooper welcomes Indirect Tax Managers Ali Garner and Tony Chamberlain to the team in continued growth plans for the firm’s specialist divisions.

12th July 2025

Registrations live for ground-breaking empathic healthcare course

Bookings are now live for the world’s only empathy training course aimed at empathic healthcare teachers.

12th July 2025

Funding boost for next generation batteries that could transform transport

Research into the development of lithium-sulfur batteries, a promising next-generation battery for transport has received a share of £97 million investment.

12th July 2025

Julia’s New Chapter Leading M.A. Mills Funeral Service after more than Two Decades with A.W. Lymn

An East Midlands Principal Funeral Director has embarked on a new chapter, leading M.A. Mills Funeral Service after more than 20 years working for an award-winning funeral directors.

12th July 2025

Quorn care home has raises over £2000 for a Parkinson’s charity in a dance-a-thon!

Lonsdale Mews residents and team members came together to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK

12th July 2025

18 new openings in Leicester this summer

Over the last few months we have seen a number of new openings and expansions in Leicester city centre, from new shops to fantastic restaurants and cafes.

11th July 2025

A wealth of creativity comes to life at college exhibition

A festival of arts, culture and creativity has been served-up by talented students at West Nottinghamshire College to celebrate the end of the academic year.

11th July 2025

East Midlands Firm brings Numberblocks Magic to Leicester School

Primary school children in Leicester were buzzing with excitement after winning a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Numberblock Three, the beloved character from the hit CBeebies educational show Numberblocks®.

11th July 2025

Growing leasing firm add two more new recruits

A new dynamic duo has joined the fold at growing Northampton-based vehicle leasing firm, Silverstone Leasing.

11th July 2025

Last Chance to Shine a Light on Leicestershire's Local Heroes

With just one week to go until nominations close, Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is calling on the community to put forward inspiring individuals and organisations for the 2025 VAL Awards.

11th July 2025

Brave siblings take the plunge for charity

Three courageous siblings took fundraising to new heights this month by abseiling 80ft off Millers Dale Viaduct in Derbyshire - raising more than £500 for a cancer support charity.

11th July 2025

Burton will see ‘massive’ rail boom under Midlands Rail Hub plan

Local MP, Jacob Collier, met Midlands Connect to hear about the plans for over 300 extra trains a week going through Burton upon Trent, thanks to Midlands Rail Hub.

11th July 2025

The Wilmott Group joins Rehlko to advance critical power expertise and innovation

The Wilmott Group, a leading UK critical specialist has announced today it has entered into a tentative agreement to be acquired by Rehlko, formerly Kohler Energy.

11th July 2025

British Business Bank backs diverse and emerging fund managers with £500m package

Today the British Business Bank has announced a new £400m Investor Pathways Capital initiative which will support diverse and emerging fund managers

11th July 2025

Free business boost for entrepreneurs as TMLA launches digital marketing bootcamp

Entrepreneurs are being invited to give their businesses a boost by signing up to a free digital skills bootcamp being run by an award-winning Midlands marketing academy.

10th July 2025

Allison Homes welcomes new Head of Planning to rapidly expanding East Midlands team

Allison Homes East Midlands has appointed its first Head of Planning, to help achieve its growth plans across the region.

10th July 2025

Derby Social Media Expert Joined Pop Star and Royalty at House of Commons Screening on Smartphone Dangers for Teens

Social media and digital wellbeing expert Mark Saxby, founder of the national Positive Social charity, was a key voice on a high-profile panel at the House of Commons

10th July 2025

Leicester researchers shed new light on extragalactic event

Space scientists in Leicester have made exciting new discoveries about an event which began outside of our galaxy.

10th July 2025

Innovative project to help return Atlantic salmon to parts of Derbyshire leaps forward

A transformative project to help restore the River Ecclesbourne's natural habitat and support the return of Atlantic salmon, after a century-long absence from parts of the river, has been completed in Derbyshire.

10th July 2025

Notts County go green and gold to celebrate partnership with the University of Nottingham

Notts County FC will be adopting a green and gold away kit this season – a nod to the University of Nottingham’s iconic sports team colours, showcasing what has been an outstanding year for the partnership.

10th July 2025

Kegworth young person gains skills to succeed through Amazon supported internship

A young person from Kegworth has gained skills for future career success by taking part in one of the UK’s leading supported internship programmes at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Kegworth.

10th July 2025

Celebrating excellence at Nottingham College Apprenticeship Awards

More than 130 guests - including local businesses, apprentices, assessors, and their supporters - gathered for a glamorous black-tie evening at Nottingham’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on 8th July, as Nottingham College proudly hosted its fourth annual Apprentices

10th July 2025

Neurodivergent young people break national barriers for employment success in Nuneaton internship programme

A pioneering Supported Internship programme in Nuneaton is breaking national barriers for young people with learning disabilities or autism spectrum diagnoses

10th July 2025

Northants asbestos consultancy ‘goes blue for meso’

A leading asbestos management consultancy lit up its Northampton office in blue on Friday 4th July 2025 to mark Action Mesothelioma Day and shine a light on mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

10th July 2025

Hope on the horizon: Highfields Centre secures major investment to support adults and create new jobs in Leicester

Highfields Centre in Leicester is proud to announce the launch of its new Highfields Outreach Project for Engagement (HOPE)—a powerful three-year initiative that will transform the lives of 360 young adults aged 16 to 30 from disadvantaged communities in

9th July 2025

Government’s Small Business Strategy expected measures welcomed but changes to reporting requirements should be reconsidered says Chamber

East Midlands Chamber has ‘broadly welcomed’ measures likely to be included in the government’s Small Business Strategy but called for small and micro-sized firms to be exempt from expected changes to reporting obligations.

9th July 2025

Leicestershire building society raises over £2,300 for Leicestershire Search and Rescue

esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has successfully raised £2,316 for its Charity of the Year, Leicestershire Search and Rescue.

9th July 2025

E.ON and STEM Returners launch second programme to support more professionals in the Midlands back to work after a career break

Leading energy and sustainable solutions provider E.ON has joined forces with STEM Returners for the second time to continue its commitment to helping engineers return to work after a career break.

9th July 2025

Historic garden centre branches out with £4m expansion at Sleaford site

Pennells Garden Centres, a family business with roots dating back to 1780, is expanding its Sleaford site in a £4 million redevelopment project, backed by funding from Lloyds.

9th July 2025

Highcross set for major transformation as timeline for entrance works revealed

Work is set to begin on the new entrances at Highcross Leicester next week, with High Street and Church Gate the first to be remodeled.

9th July 2025

DCG Media Literacy Ambassadors Take Centre Stage at the Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield

Three Media Literacy Ambassadors from Derby College — Asha Caussy, Paige Grainger and Jez Rhyme Samuel, have been selected to produce a Changemaker film highlighting the importance of media literacy at this year’s Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield.

9th July 2025

United Nations summit calls on Browne Jacobson partner to discuss role of legal frameworks in advancing DEI

A Browne Jacobson partner spoke about the role of legal frameworks in promoting gender equality and protecting human rights at a summit hosted by the United Nations (UN).

9th July 2025

Celebrating a fabulous new look

The Gelder Group and Lincoln College staff are celebrating the successful completion of a £65,000 contract which spells great news for ambitious students and lovers of fine dining.

9th July 2025

The Access Group donates £1.55m to global causes reinforcing its commitment to social impact

The Access Group, one of the leading UK-headquartered global software development companies for mid-market organisations in the UK, Ireland, the US and Asia Pacific, raised £1.55million for its chosen charities worldwide at the end of its fiscal year endi

8th July 2025

Award-winning Derbyshire consultancy firm secures NHS mental health contract

Founders of an award-winning Derbyshire consultancy have shared key findings on how to encourage more men and over-50s to get help for their mental health after working with the NHS on the issue.

8th July 2025

SortRefer’s Regional Events Programme Delivers 743% ROI And Unprecedented Industry Engagement

SortRefer, market leader in the conveyancing and legal services sector, is celebrating the success of its 2025 regional events programme

8th July 2025

The Bodie Hodges Foundation Welcomes First Patron: Eileen Perry MBE DL

The Bodie Hodges Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of its first official Patron, Eileen Perry MBE DL – a well respected business leader, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for community causes across the East Midlands.

8th July 2025

Europa celebrates 5 years of Warehouse excellence in Corby

Europa Warehouse is proudly celebrating five years since it opened the doors on its flagship 3PL facility in Corby, at the heart of the ‘Golden Logistics Triangle.’

8th July 2025

NG seals deal for Nottinghamshire Hospice to expand retail presence with new Beeston store

Nottinghamshire Hospice has revealed the latest addition to its network of charity shops, securing a new premises at Unit 4, Villa Street in Beeston.

8th July 2025

Hospice staff learn life-saving skills

Treetops Hospice is upskilling all its staff, from nurses to fundraisers, with essential life-saving skills, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillator use, through Basic Life Saving (BLS) training.

8th July 2025

Upperton Pharma Solutions wins Business Expansion Award at the 2025 Pharmaceutical Tecnology Excellence Awards

Upperton Pharma Solutions, a leading Nottingham-based pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), is delighted to announce its recognition as the winner of the Business Expansion award

7th July 2025

Clegg Construction gives student opportunity to start building his future

Working on the site of a new college building has given construction student Archie Martin ambitions to build for his future in the sector.

7th July 2025

Allison Homes East appoints new Finance Director to assist with ambitious growth plans

Five-star housebuilder Allison Homes has welcomed a new Finance Director to its East region, to help carry out its exciting growth plans across the region.

7th July 2025

NA Associates Joins Duncan & Toplis, Expanding Presence in North London

Duncan & Toplis, one of the UK’s leading accountancy and business advisory groups, is pleased to announce that NA Associates has joined the group, further strengthening its presence in North London.

7th July 2025

Belmayne extends planning team to drive expansion

Dronfield-based Belmayne is welcoming another experienced financial planner to its team, who will be focusing on developing the firm’s reach into neighbouring Sheffield.

7th July 2025

'Rebel' spirit needed to drive HealthTech sector growth in the East Midlands, experts say

A ‘rebel’ spirit will help to fuel innovation in the East Midlands’ HealthTech industry and unlock new growth opportunities, according to a panel of experts.

7th July 2025

Phoenix Brickwork’s drywall and steel frame system (SFS) division offers multi-trade support to 40 projects across the UK

Phoenix Brickwork’s drywall and steel frame system (SFS) division is celebrating its 40th landmark project.

7th July 2025

Dinosaurs will rampage through Derby city centre on Saturday, July 12

Thousands of people are expected to turn out to see dinosaurs rampage through Derby this weekend.

7th July 2025

Two become one at KH Hair - East Midlands Group merges Creative and Colour Teams

KH Hair has announced the coming together of its award-winning Creative and Colour Teams in a move designed to inspire both the next generation of the Group’s East Midlands’ stylists, and the hairdressing industry as a whole.

7th July 2025

Former TOWIE star now body confidence and empowerment influencer, Maria Fowler, opens new pilates studio in Mickleover

Maria, who appeared on The Only Way Is Essex, is now a body confidence and empowerment influencer and joins husband, Kelvin Batey, to launch Bloom Reformer Studio on Warner Street.

7th July 2025

Vistry Group joins forces with Sigma on 153 rental homes at Linby Meadows, Hucknall

Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of mixed-tenure homes, has signed contracts with Sigma Capital Group, a leading provider of Build To Rent Housing (BTR) for the development of 153 homes at Linby Meadows, Nottinghamshire.

6th July 2025

Housebuilder helps improve school playground in Market Deeping with £1,000 donation

Five-star housebuilder Allison Homes East has donated £1,000 to Market Deeping Community Primary School, to help improve the school’s playground.

6th July 2025

Belvoir sets sail for a summer at sea

Belvoir Castle (near Grantham) is encouraging families to ‘seas’ the day for a special summertime activity at its one-of-a-kind adventure playground, open to visitors all through the school holidays.

6th July 2025

Award winning home builder takes off with launch of new East Midlands HQ

Allison Homes is expanding its operations with the official launch of its new regional headquarters in Castle Donington – marking a major milestone in its plans for growth.

6th July 2025

Derby students make a splash in national water innovation competition

Two aspiring engineers from a Derby school have made it to the final six of a prestigious national competition designed to tackle some of the UK’s biggest water-related challenges.

6th July 2025

New Safe Haven for Child Exploitation Charity

Safe and Sound, a specialist charity in Derbyshire dedicated to supporting young people impacted by child exploitation, is delighted to announce its successful relocation to a newly purchased and refurbished city centre building at Bold Lane.

6th July 2025

Young creatives invited to Chatsworth Estate as part of national project

Young creatives from Derby and Derbyshire were given a unique opportunity to explore the award-winning gardens of the historic Chatsworth Estate, thanks to a nationwide initiative hosted by the University of Derby.

5th July 2025

New CEO at much-loved hospice

An award-winning not-for-profit champion has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at much-loved Northamptonshire charity, Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

5th July 2025

Local Coach Group Calls on Leicester to Name Its New Ride!

After years of loyal service, “Sharon”, the coach driven by Robert’s Travel Group’s much-loved team member Elton, has been a familiar sight on roads near and far.

5th July 2025

Leicester light festival wins national award for arts and culture

Leicester’s city-wide light festival ‘Light Up Leicester’, has been recognised on the national stage, winning ‘Best Culture and Arts Scheme’, awarded to BID Leicester at the prestigious ATCM Awards.

5th July 2025

EarthSense appoints Maria Cowles as new People and Place Manager

EarthSense, the air quality expert based at Space Park Leicester, has appointed Maria Cowles as its new People and Place Manager to oversee the Human Resources function for the company’s 28 staff.

5th July 2025

Collaborative volunteering event provides vital support to local foodbank

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