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We're here to share good news, great ideas and FREE resources, because there's enough doom and gloom reported by the other media channels. The East Midlands is full of good business news stories and we want to shout them from the rooftops.
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11th December 2024
East Midlands could ‘lead the country in skills’ says new Chamber President
East Midlands Chamber’s new President Dawn Whitemore says skills are to be front and centre of her agenda for the year ahead.
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11th December 2024
Further expansion for Nottingham’s Promethean Particles as it adds new staff and new office space
A pioneering Nottingham chemical manufacturing firm has responded to increasing interest and demand for its ground-breaking products by creating new office space and taking on three new members of staff.
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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.
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11th December 2024
Local businesses celebrate delivery of over 3,500 community projects
More than 100 local businesses attended a special event last week, to celebrate the combined delivery of over 3,500 community-boosting projects across Nottinghamshire.
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11th December 2024
Luxfer Gas Cylinders earns recognition for outstanding innovation at national manufacturing awards
Nottingham-based Luxfer Gas Cylinders has been honoured with a prestigious national award in recognition of its groundbreaking advancements in the design and manufacture of hydrogen technology.
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11th December 2024
Developer celebrates success of Nottingham’s ‘Carnaby Street’ creation
A Nottingham-headquartered developer who championed the regeneration of Bridlesmith Gate has celebrated the realisation of his vision of creating a thriving 'Carnaby Street' in Nottingham.
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Meet our new board member, Mike Kapur, OBE
We’re delighted to welcome and announce Mike Kapur, OBE, as a Strategic Advisor to the Board at the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre.
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11th December 2024
Leicester College student wins National Student of the Year at Peter Jones Foundation awards 2024
Shazin McCook, a student at the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Leicester College has won the National Student of the Year category at the Peter Jones Foundation national awards.
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11th December 2024
Loughborough-Based Agency, Altitude Marketing, Expands to New Zealand, Opening New Doors for Businesses in the Growing Tech Market
Altitude Marketing, a growing leader in digital marketing solutions based in Loughborough, has announced its expansion to New Zealand, marking its first venture outside of the UK.
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11th December 2024
Node4 Appoints Richard Moseley as Chief Executive Officer as Founder Andy Gilbert Becomes President and Board Member
Node4, a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has today announced the appointment of Richard Moseley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with founder and previous CEO Andy Gilbert becoming President and Board Member.
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East Midlands Devolution - the burning issue...
East Midlands devolution was again the hotly-debated topic by this year’s Love Business ‘Question Time’ panel.
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10th December 2024
Those in need within local community to benefit from generous donations
A collection held by a Corby estate agent to raise much needed goods for Corby Homeless Project has proven to be a huge success.
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10th December 2024
Charles Loake Appointed to Managing Director of Auctioneer’s Business Assets and Property Teams
National auction house John Pye & Sons Ltd has reconfigured its professional services arm, which oversees the valuation and sale of businesses, assets, and property, by appointing Charles Loake as Managing Director of the Business Assets and Property Divi
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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.
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10th December 2024
Leicester metalwork firm expands to meet demand
Leicester metalwork firm, ADS Laser Cutting, which is located at the iconic seven-acre former Fox’s Glacier Mints factory, has unveiled a newly enlarged storage facility increasing its on-site storage capacity for completed products by a third.
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10th December 2024
Nelsons continues expansion streak with new appointment
Leading East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has welcomed a new corporate solicitor to its Derby office as part of plans to grow its presence in the city.
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10th December 2024
Special achievement award for young Nottingham stylist
A young hair stylist from Nottingham has rounded off a fantastic year of achievement by being recognised at a top industry award ceremony.
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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
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10th December 2024
University's Civic Community Fund returns for 2025 after successful debut
A fund created to support local groups, organisations and individuals in Derby and Derbyshire will return for 2025 following a successful debut.
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10th December 2024
Leading property consultancy welcomes new regional sales manager
A leading property consultancy has welcomed a new regional sales manager to further strengthen the firm’s presence in the Midlands and the north of England.
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Phone call and text scams increase 83% from April 2020
If ever you needed a reminder that telephone fraud is something to take very seriously indeed, the NCSC recently reported that phone fraud increased by 83% between April 2020 and March 2021 compared to the previous year. This data is according to Which?
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10th December 2024
Santa to visit hundreds of once homeless Derbyshire residents facing a lonely Christmas after Derventio Housing Trust launches festive appeal
Derbyshire homelessness organisation Derventio Housing Trust is calling on local people to turn Santa for hundreds of the county’s residents who may face a lonely Christmas, by buying them a special festive gift box of treats.
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10th December 2024
Pair of Chesterfield pharmacies sold to growing pharmacy group
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of a pair of Chesterfield pharmacies trading under John Dent (Chemist) Ltd.
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10th December 2024
Plastic packaging manufacturer demonstrates commitment to responsible business
Plastic packaging manufacturer, Measom Freer has demonstrated its continued commitment to responsible business following a successful assessment of their ISO:14001 and ISO: 9001 certifications.
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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.
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9th December 2024
Businesses urged to take action to safeguard vital company data
An IT consultancy based in Wellingborough is calling on businesses to fight back against cyber-crime and security breaches by safeguarding their vital data and cloud applications.
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9th December 2024
Media pros turn master chefs for YMCA community dinner
Staff at a leading public relations agency, who are used to cooking up a media storm, swapped their laptops for ladles, as they took part in the YMCA Derbyshire Community Meal.
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9th December 2024
Kegworth business donates £1,000 to Derby Food 4 Thought
A charity supporting people in Derby who are experiencing food insecurity has received a £1,200 donation from a business in Kegworth.
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9th December 2024
Worldwide marketing expert to front East Midlands conference for young leaders
Former Vinted Global Director of Brand James Peach, known for extensive work building high profile names like Nespresso and Uber, has been announced as keynote speaker for the Generation Next Leadership and Growth Conference 2025.
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9th December 2024
Derbyshire company lights up UK’s tallest Christmas tree
A Derbyshire based company has teamed up with the National Trust property, Cragside, to light up the UK’s tallest Christmas tree ahead of the festive season.
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9th December 2024
£3.6m Leicestershire medical centre now complete
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced the completion of the new Barwell Medical centre, which is now open to the public.
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9th December 2024
Amazon Chesterfield supports Seven Hills School
Seven Hills School has received a donation of £1,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield.
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6th December 2024
Great Central Railway's Winter Steam Gala to welcome the new year with a trio of guest lolocs
The Great Central Railway is thrilled to announce three very special guest locos to help blow away the January blues at its much-anticipated Winter Steam Gala, one of the country’s biggest railway shows, which will run from the 23- 26 January 2025.
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6th December 2024
Celebrating 25 years and a move to Derby
Bennett Engineering are proud to be celebrating their 25th year in business at the end of November 2024.
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6th December 2024
Joanne Brown Joins Mather Jamie as Rural Estates Assistant
Loughborough-based land development and property consultancy, Mather Jamie is pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Brown as Rural Estates Assistant.
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6th December 2024
Chattertons are supporting this year's Cash for Kids Mission Christmas
Mission Christmas is an annual campaign run by Cash for Kids to ensure thousands of children receive gifts this Christmas.
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6th December 2024
The sky’s the limit! Quorn care home team members raise over £7,000 for local charity
Team members at a Quorn care home took to the skies and raised thousands for Dementia UK and Admiral Nurses in Leicestershire.
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6th December 2024
FPA Consulting Ltd Welcomes Lily Ormsby as Business Administrator
Derby based independent management consultancy FPA Consulting has announced the appointment of Lily Ormsby as Business Administrator.
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6th December 2024
New Lincolnshire vineyard takes root with ‘Sponsor a Vine’ scheme
In the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape, close to grazing Lincoln Reds and surrounded by jaw-dropping hills and valleys, Lincolnshire’s newest organic vineyard is slowly growing at South Ormsby Estate - and wine lovers can now be a part
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6th December 2024
Superior Wellness Expands with New U.S. Headquarters in South Carolina
Superior Wellness, the UK-based global leader in hot tubs and wellness products, is proud to announce the establishment of its first U.S. operation in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
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6th December 2024
Derby mattress manufacturer Simba Sleep joins The Furniture Makers’ Company as a corporate member to ‘encourage younger talent’ and ‘champion sustainability’
A Northamptonshire senior site manager who is overseeing the construction of Bellway’s new homes in Desborough has been named the best in the region.
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5th December 2024
How To Support Framework To Help Rough Sleepers This Christmas
A Christmas single fundraiser, a carol service at Southwell Minster, children’s Christmas card designs, sustainable stocking fillers and Beat The Streets festival tickets are just some of the ways to support Framework to help rough sleepers this winter.
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5th December 2024
The Access Group helps students gain skills and experience to kickstart careers in tech
Leading UK-based business software provider, The Access Group and The Access Foundation, have teamed up to offer 33 computer science students from Aston and Loughborough Universities the skills and work experience they will need to enter careers in techno
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5th December 2024
Small Steps Big Changes wins 2024 AIM Bespoke Accreditation Centre/Employer of the Year
Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC) has been named the 2024 Bespoke Accreditation Centre/Employer of the Year by AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group.
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5th December 2024
Edwalton community benefits from £5.5 million boost to infrastructure as Vistry Group completes 370 homes
Edwalton’s community has received a £5.5 million investment in infrastructure from Vistry Group, which has built more than 370 homes within a major urban extension.
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5th December 2024
Derby Cathedral Quarter BID celebrates Small Business Saturday with news of exciting openings and milestone anniversaries
Derby Cathedral Quarter BID celebrates Small Business Saturday with news of exciting openings and milestone anniversaries
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5th December 2024
Winners of the Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2024 announced
At a glittering ceremony in Leicester’s Athena on Wednesday 4 December, the winners of the 2024 Tourism and Hospitality Awards were announced.
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5th December 2024
Historic Derbyshire pubs helping outdoor guests relax and do the planet good with recycled plastic tables made down the road
The owners of some of Derbyshire's most historic pubs have been mixing old and new by kitting them out with recycled plastic picnic tables made by an award-winning sustainable company just a few miles away.
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5th December 2024
Lincolnshire luxury food and drink gift company secures £200,000 funding for growth
IMP & MAKER, a luxury food and drink gift company, has secured £200,000 in funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II) and Regional Growth Fund (RF Fund)
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5th December 2024
Rothera Bray’s Serious Injury team celebrates double win at national Personal Injury Awards
Rothera Bray is delighted to announce that its Serious Injury team has achieved a remarkable double victory at the prestigious national Personal Injury Awards 2024, held on Thursday, 28th November at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester.
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5th December 2024
Salon 'incredibly grateful' for response to Christmas present plea
KH Hair in Arnold has handed over gift donations to the Arnold branch of the Salvation Army to help local families whose children may be at risk of missing out on the joys of Christmas.
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5th December 2024
Lincoln Business Celebrates 10 Glorious Years of Gourmet Gifting with £3 Million Turnover, Expansion and Ambitious Growth Plans
From kitchen table to £3 million turnover, Lincoln-based, The British Hamper Company is celebrating 10 years of business success as it gears up for its busiest Christmas ever and unveils plans to double its turnover by 2026.
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4th December 2024
University of Nottingham aviation researcher joins UK’s Jet Zero Taskforce
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Carol Eastwick of the University of Nottingham has been appointed to the UK government’s Jet Zero Taskforce, which is led by Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander MP.
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4th December 2024
Big-hearted Derbyshire charity urges businesses to 'adopt' them and comfort poorly families
Businesses urged to make a huge difference to families going through trauma by adopting the small but big-hearted Derbyshire-based me&dee as their “Charity of the Year”
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4th December 2024
New Nottingham development gathers pace as award-winning homebuilder opens doors to statement Customer Suite
Midlands-based homebuilder Spitfire Homes has opened the doors to a luxury Customer Suite at its new collection of homes in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire.
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4th December 2024
Rutland Hall Hotel puts Rutland on the map
On Saturday, November 30, Rutland Hall Hotel brought the magic of the West End to Rutland for the very first time, transforming its stunning Pavilion venue into a vibrant showcase of world-class talent.
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4th December 2024
Browne Jacobson honoured for innovation at enei’s 2024 Inclusivity Excellence Awards
Browne Jacobson has been honoured for its innovative approach to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by a leading employer network.
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4th December 2024
Auctioneer Thanks Team for Another Solid Year of Trading
Nottingham-headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, is celebrating business success by allocating 40% of its profits to staff bonuses, having exceeded £40 million turnover for its latest financial year.
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4th December 2024
DSP Interiors completes workspace transformation for Promethean Particles
Derby-based design, refurbishment and fit-out experts, DSP (Interiors) Ltd, have successfully completed a significant transformation project for Promethean Particles, a leading chemical manufacturing company headquartered in Nottingham.
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4th December 2024
Construction Consultancy Celebrates Five Year Milestone
November 2024 marked a milestone in more ways than one for construction management consultants, Cube, as it celebrated a significant business anniversary and unveiled its latest project, Milestone, on its mission to build best practice into every element
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4th December 2024
Climadoor Launches Nationwide Approved Installer Scheme to Become a One Stop Shop for Customers
Derby-based Climadoor, a leading manufacturer of internal and external doors, is proud to announce the launch of its new Approved Installer Scheme.
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4th December 2024
Give back with a Christmas table at Bistrot Pierre
Some of Leicester’s most vulnerable residents will enjoy a special Christmas treat this year thanks to a seasonal gift from a popular high street restaurant.
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4th December 2024
UPU’s Withdrawal of M-Bag Services to Hit Businesses Sending Bulk Mail Over 5kg
Businesses that rely on international M-bag services to send bulk shipments of printed materials over 5kg are set to face significant challenges starting 1st January 2025, when these services will be discontinued.
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3rd December 2024
MD Kishan Bhogaita wins Forty under 40 Award
Kishan Bhogaita, managing director of Roof Maker Limited, a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of high performance rooflights and skylights, has been crowned the winner of the Forty under 40 Awards for 2024 in the manufacturing category.
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3rd December 2024
lLove4Life charity take part in Big Give Christmas challenge
From December 3rd - 10th, Love4Life are taking part in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, with a goal of raising £10,000 in just 1 week!
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3rd December 2024
Season’s greetings to season’s eatings as Derbyshire bakery launches new festive slice
A family-run bakery which sells at least 600 mince pies a day in the run-up to Christmas has unveiled its brand-new festive creation.
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3rd December 2024
Hospice staff hit the streets with festive ‘Bed Push’
Nottinghamshire charity, Beaumond House Hospice Care, is taking on a festive fundraising challenge with a difference to raise money as part of The Big Give campaign.
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3rd December 2024
Derby marks Phenix Salon Suites' next site in the East Midlands and fifth in the UK
Derby has become the latest location to welcome Phenix Salon Suites – an innovative salon suite concept that has been taking the world by storm.
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3rd December 2024
Tank appoints client strategy director
Digital marketing and PR agency, Tank, has welcomed back former employee Dave Endsor in the new role of client strategy director.
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3rd December 2024
LWA Strictly Come Dancing Raises £4500
Living Without Abuse (LWA), a local domestic abuse support charity, is delighted to announce that an amazing £4500 was raised from their recent Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball fundraiser.
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3rd December 2024
Sol Retail Celebrates Eight Years of Support and £500,000 of Donations to The Lewis Foundation
Sol Retail is celebrating eight years of working with The Lewis Foundation, having donated £500,000 worth of products to charity since 2016.
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3rd December 2024
Men United choir appears on national TV
A Nottinghamshire volunteer choir who had limited singing experience at the start of 2024 have capped off a remarkable year of musical transformation by performing live on The Jeremy Vine Show.
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2nd December 2024
Irish Rail deal signals greater fire safety across UK network
Irish Rail is installing hundreds of unique fire suppression devices across its network, setting the benchmark for Network Rail to follow suit.
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2nd December 2024
PKF Smith Cooper Systems Celebrates 10 Years with Donations to 10 Charities.
Award-winning Sage Business Partner, PKF Smith Cooper Systems, donated £100 each to 10 different charities marking their 10-year anniversary celebrations.
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2nd December 2024
Con-Grad-ulations to Nottingham College’s class of 2024!
Nottingham College’s annual Higher Education Graduation Ceremony returned on Friday 29 November to the historic Albert Hall, a fitting setting to celebrate the remarkable achievements of this year’s graduates.
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2nd December 2024
Leicestershire developer drives economic growth in the East Midlands
David Wilson Homes East Midlands, a leading housebuilder based in Bardon, has contributed £114.4 million to the UK economy by completing work on 569 new homes across the East Midlands in the past financial year.
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2nd December 2024
Kate flies in to join Michael Cummins
Internationally experienced employment lawyer Kate Cauldwell-Hunt has joined the specialist law firm Michael Cummins Employment Solicitors as its new senior associate.
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2nd December 2024
Apprenticeship training provider picks Vulcan Works for new base
A renowned Northamptonshire apprenticeship recruitment and training provider has chosen Vulcan Works as its new headquarters.
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2nd December 2024
Vacant Leicester car showroom to become supermarket and cafe
A long-empty car showroom in Leicester will be transformed into a supermarket with a cafe after planning permission was granted following support from Marrons.
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2nd December 2024
Leicestershire developer comes together as a team to raise funds in support of brain tumour research
Developer Morro Partnerships recently helped to raise £2,113 through the Walk of Hope, a fundraising initiative for Brain Tumour Research.
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2nd December 2024
Digital agency finds new home in the Lace Market - with a little help from NG
A digital marketing agency has relocated in Nottingham as it prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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1st December 2024
Freeths advises Accident Exchange Limited on sale of software solutions business
Freeths are delighted to have advised Accident Exchange Limited on its sale of AX Innovation Limited to Total Specific Solutions. AX Innovation offers software solutions with a focus on fleet management, telematics and vehicle tracking.
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30th November 2024
Double Success for DCG at National Land-Based and Environment Learner Awards
Derby College Group (DCG) celebrated a remarkable achievement as two of its students secured first place at the annual Land-based and Environment Learner (LBEL) Awards.
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30th November 2024
New corporate finance assistant manager as PKF focuses on building East Midlands presence
A new assistant manager has bolstered PKF’s award-winning corporate finance team in the East Midlands as PKF Smith Cooper, the home of PKF in the Midlands, focuses on strengthening its formidable dealmaking presence within the region through ongoing team
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30th November 2024
Hospice invites local community to come and remember loved ones at special Light up a Life Event
Treetops Hospice is inviting people to remember loved ones at their special Light up a Life event on Sunday 8 December, 4pm till 5.30pm, at the hospice in Risley, Derbyshire.
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30th November 2024
esbs appoints new BDM
Leicestershire-based Earl Shilton Building Society (esbs) has appointed Lee Nicholls as its new Business Development Manager (BDM). With a wealth of experience in the financial services sector, Lee brings an impressive background and a hands-on approach t
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30th November 2024
Education providers encouraged to choose AIM as their AVA and join a network that prioritises quality, growth, and success
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group (AIM) is proud to be the largest Access Validating Agency (AVA) in the education sector
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30th November 2024
Gowercroft Joinery celebrate a double win at the British Woodworking Federation’s Awards
Alfreton-headquartered Gowercroft Joinery is celebrating a double victory at this year’s British Woodworking (BWF) Awards.
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30th November 2024
Nottingham Venues Reach Final of Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards
Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce that is has been named as a finalist two categories at the 2024/25 Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards.
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30th November 2024
Base 51 charity hosting awards to celebrate partnership working and Social Value work in the East Midlands.
Base 51, a young people’s charity in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, is hosting the Power In Partnerships Awards.
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30th November 2024
Branston gains international validation on net-zero goals
THE ambitious net-zero goals of leading potato supplier Branston have been recognised by a pioneering organisation that supports businesses around the world to tackle the climate crisis.
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29th November 2024
It’s a Big Win for Local Causes at Charity Big Quiz
It was another record-breaking charity night at the Russell Roof Tiles Annual Big Quiz recently, with £18,626.00 raised for local causes, at the event organised by leading roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles.
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29th November 2024
Nelson's expert property team takes home top conveyancing award
Leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons has been crowned the Conveyancing Firm of the Year for the Midlands, after what has been the most successful year to date for the residential property and conveyancing team.
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29th November 2024
G F Tomlinson becomes Associate Trust Partner with Derby County Community Trust
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has announced a new partnership venture with Derby County Community Trust (DCCT), marking the company as an Associate Trust Partner for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.
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29th November 2024
Festive fundraising fun run for hospice
December kicks off next week with a festive fundraising fun run for Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
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29th November 2024
Jingle all the way to a successful pallet network partnership
The temperature is dropping, mince pies are filling the shelves in supermarkets and Michael Bublé is warming up his vocal chords. It can mean only one thing – Christmas is around the corner.
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29th November 2024
Entrepreneur incubation programme kicks off round two
The second cohort of an innovative business incubation programme in Northamptonshire has been revealed in a celebratory launch event.
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