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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.

Love Business News is delivered by the team behind the Love Business Expo, with a highly experienced business writing team, and Business Editor Jon Smart leading the way! 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. 

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4th September 2024

Lincolnshire-based brunch café chain secures £25,000 funding to launch fourth location

A vibrant brunch café chain based in Lincolnshire, has secured £25,000 funding from First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans under the British Business Bank's Start Up Loans programme to expand their business with a fourth location under a new brand name, Juni
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4th September 2024

Businesses needed to boost routes into careers in growing digital sectors

The Leicester and Leicestershire Careers Hub has secured funding to deliver a two-year project across the region helping to bring new talent to emerging digital sectors. 
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4th September 2024

YMCA AND LOCAL MP LAUNCH £75,000 AUTUMN APPEAL

Burton and Uttoxeter MP Jacob Collier is calling on local businesses and residents to support the town’s YMCA as the team launches their autumn fundraising campaign.
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4th September 2024

Duncan & Toplis acquires Haines Watts North London

Accountants and business advisers Duncan & Toplis has acquired Haines Watts North London in a deal that marks an exciting milestone in its accelerated growth plans.
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4th September 2024

Businesses asked to step up and help national shoe charity for ‘STEPTEMBER’

Businesses are being asked to step up and support a month-long national awareness campaign around footwear poverty in the UK and abroad.
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4th September 2024

Jomast welcomes new tenant to Chesterfield’s flagship Elder Way scheme

Chesterfield’s award-winning independent bar and restaurant, Bottle & Thyme has made the move to Elder Way. The move has created six new jobs and prompted seven-day opening for the business.
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4th September 2024

Alex’s Wish Teams Up with Next to Help Support Innovative Research Grant

Leicester-based charity Alex’s Wish is thrilled to announce a new collaboration with leading retailer Next Plc. to coincide with World Duchenne Awareness Day (WDAD) on Saturday 7 September 2024.
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4th September 2024

Leicestershire POS Company Celebrates After Being Named as Finalists in Four Categories at Prestigious Awards

Leicestershire-based family business, Melita POS, is celebrating after being announced as finalists in four categories at this year’s East Midlands Chamber Awards, after entering for the very first time.
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4th September 2024

PKF Smith Cooper Systems 10 Year Anniversary

PKF Smith Cooper Systems, an award-winning Sage business partner, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on October 14th 2024.
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3rd September 2024

CEO prepares to leave award-winning charity Menphys

The CEO of Menphys has announced he will leave his role after six years at the award-winning charity. 
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3rd September 2024

Armsons Barlow celebrates success of two apprentices

Two apprentices at leading project managers, construction cost consultants and building surveyors, Armsons Barlow, have completed their studies and been promoted to the role of Quantity Surveyor/Project Manager.
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3rd September 2024

Phase two commences at Horizon 29 in Derbyshire

Construction works to deliver Phase 2 of industrial and distribution hub, Horizon 29, in Bolsover, Derbyshire, have commenced.
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3rd September 2024

East Midland firm Biovate Hygienics achieves coveted Ecocert accreditation

Dynamic Biovate Hygienics is celebrating after being awarded the world renowned Ecocert certification for its natural cleaning products.
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3rd September 2024

Latest shop opening at Mercia Marina gives hope to teenage cancer sufferers

A determined 21-year-old from Derbyshire who is battling cancer has pledged to create a sanctuary for cancer-stricken teens in one of the Midlands’ most popular beauty spots. 
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3rd September 2024

Former RAF worker hits the heights after being chosen among elite group of site managers in the country

A senior site manager, who used to be a maintenance worker on an RAF site, is flying high after being shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.
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2nd September 2024

IT consultancy continues ambitious growth plans with appointment of Technical Support Engineer

3RS IT Solutions, which offers IT support to businesses, has announced the appointment of Riley Harvey as Technical Support Engineer to support in its impressive growth plans.
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2nd September 2024

E-commerce fulfilment company raises £2m to meet growing demand

Warehow, a rapidly expanding e-commerce fulfilment company catering to fashion and homeware retailers, has raised £2.1m in a Series A funding round led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II through its appointed fund manager Mercia Ventures, with supp
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2nd September 2024

International Festival Goes Above And Beyond On Accessibility

Derby-based social enterprise, Nimbus Disability, has successfully completed its first international festival collaboration – ensuring full accessibility for disabled Afrobeats music fans.
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2nd September 2024

KH Hair gets physical for Leicester Children’s Holidays

The team at KH Hair in Leicester has pledged a month of movement to help raise money for the Leicester Children’s Holidays charity.
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2nd September 2024

Investigative tech firm Altia appoints Head of Product as it ramps up growth

Leading technology specialist Altia has appointed a new Head of Product as it looks to drive forward its innovative investigation software across the UK and beyond.
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2nd September 2024

WBR Group In Strategic Expansion With Appointment Of Leicester Law Heavyweight Roy Botterill

WBR Group (WBR), the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS administration and tax advisory services, announces a strategic move, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
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1st September 2024

Small Family Business Wins Big with Five Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Holistic Beauty & Wellness.

We're over the moon to announce that Penny Price Aromatherapy Ltd, our small family business-based Hinckley, has won five prestigious awards at the Natural Health Beauty Awards 2024!
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1st September 2024

Leicester and Leicestershire Skills Plan progress report released

One year on from the publication of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Leicester & Leicestershire, East Midlands Chamber has launched its progress report outlining the measures taken to date.
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1st September 2024

Prestigious industry award won by three Bellway East Midlands site managers in Derbyshire

The high quality of work delivered by Bellway East Midlands site managers across Derbyshire has been recognised with a trio of prestigious national awards.
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1st September 2024

Vital Work of Youth Charity Given Boost with New Partnership with Motorpoint Arena

A charity that mentors young people in Nottingham at risk of offending has received a boost from a new partnership with Motorpoint Arena.
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1st September 2024

Bellway funds tuck shop at holiday camp for Derby youngsters

Youngsters who would not otherwise have the opportunity to go away on holiday have been enjoying fun, games and treats at the 100th Derby Toc H Children’s Camp.
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30th August 2024

NG Block Management scores again with continued support for Charlotte

NG Block Management, the residential management specialist, is once again backing women's football this season after announcing that it is sponsoring Derby County Women star Charlotte Steggles.
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30th August 2024

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens agricultural law offering

Full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has bolstered its agricultural law offering with the appointment of expert solicitor Charlotte Boyes.
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30th August 2024

Direction of travel decided as The Dairy secures partnership with Trafi to promote innovative multi-city journey planner

The Dairy Creative Agency has secured a two-year partnership with renowned Mobility as a Service (MaaS) provider Trafi, as well as Nottingham City Council and Derby City Council, ahead of the launch of a new multi-city integrated journey planner which is
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30th August 2024

Derby company wraps up 10,000 Christmas orders in August after seeing largest early festive demand since Covid

Summer sunshine is still being enjoyed by most of us as we continue wearing bikinis and sandals this August – but one Derby company’s mind is already on Santa and tinsel after already wrapping up 10,000 Christmas orders for 2024!
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30th August 2024

Inspiring Community Champions: Voluntary Action Leicestershire announces finalists for fourth annual awards

Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 VAL Awards. Supported by Hastings Direct as the headline sponsor, these prestigious awards celebrate the exceptional individuals and organisations that make invaluable
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30th August 2024

Premier Logistics celebrates 20 years delivering the goods

A leading player in the logistics industry and Leicestershire’s most recognised haulage company will celebrate 20-years in business this May.
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30th August 2024

Leicester doctor recognised for his commitment to empathy education

A doctor who has spent decades helping medical students and healthcare professionals to develop strong empathy skills has been recognised for his commitment to high quality learning.
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30th August 2024

Entrepreneurs incubation programme invites applications for second cohort

The team at business support hub Vulcan Works are welcoming applications for the second cohort of their successful entrepreneurial incubation programme.
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29th August 2024

Leicestershire POS Company Celebrates After Being Named as Finalists in Four Categories at Prestigious Awards

Leicestershire-based family business, Melita POS, is celebrating after being announced as finalists in four categories at this year’s East Midlands Chamber Awards, after entering for the very first time.
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29th August 2024

Local Business Coach Matt Bull Empowers Female Leaders to Thrive in Business

Local Business Coach Matt Bull Empowers Female Leaders to Thrive in Business
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29th August 2024

Donor power helps transform The Carpenter’s Arms wasteland into thriving meadow

Men’s drug and alcohol addiction recovery charity The Carpenter’s Arms is one step closer to realising its dream of turning a one-acre piece of wasteland into a purposeful meadow space to grow fruit and vegetables, rear chickens and keep bees, thanks to t
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29th August 2024

Tank expands digital team

Nottingham-based digital marketing and PR agency, Tank, has expanded its digital offer with the appointment of a conversion rate optimisation (CRO) lead.
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29th August 2024

Nottingham Venues Supports Switch Up Through New Coffee Partnership

A Nottingham charity that empowers young people to break the cycle of crime and gang criminality will soon be receiving additional support thanks to a new partnership between Nottingham Venues and 200 Degrees Coffee.
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29th August 2024

Mather Jamie Expands Leadership Team with New Senior Associate Director

Loughborough-based land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie has appointed Richard Scriven as the firms new Senior Associate Director.
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29th August 2024

Cartwright boosts team with Cavendish duo

Full-service marketing specialist Cartwright Communications has further grown its expertise in property and construction, with additional focus on planning communications and branding, through a pair of key hires.
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29th August 2024

East Midlands Funeral Directors Expands to New Region with Purchase of Crematorium and Cemetery

A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, award-winning independent family-run funeral directors operating across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, has expanded its reach into a new region.
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28th August 2024

Amazon in Chesterfield throws annual summer bash

Teammates from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield partied at Killamarsh Junior Athletic Club at this year’s mid-year thank you from Amazon for their work delivering for customers around the UK.
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28th August 2024

Branston appoints new Lincoln-based General Manager

Branston, one of the UK’s leading potato suppliers, has appointed a new general manager at its Lincoln site as part of its ambitious growth plans.
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28th August 2024

Russell Scanlan Announces Promotion for Commercial Team Leader

Chartered insurance broker Russell Scanlan has announced the promotion of Rob Wood to Commercial Team Leader following an exciting period of growth for the business.  
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28th August 2024

Ettos, Nottingham-Based Start-Up, Secures Innovate UK Grant for Textile Traceability Platform

Ettos, a local tech start-up based in Nottingham, has secured a prestigious grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, as part of their Creative Catalyst programme.
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28th August 2024

Update: The Big Track for Base 51

Local Charity invites businesses and people to join them on a mental health walk for International Day of Charity – with over 80 people signed up to take part.
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28th August 2024

Amazon Kegworth Cycles for Charities

Amazon Kegworth team’s cycle for mental health charities
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28th August 2024

East Midlands Recruiter Warns of Potential Backlash of ‘Quiet Hiring’

The term ‘quiet hiring’ has quickly become a buzzword to describe the growing trend of organisations looking internally, rather than externally, to plug skills gaps.
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28th August 2024

Leicestershire building society receives what Mortgage self-build mortgage award

esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has been awarded for its self-build mortgage offering at the prestigious what Mortgage Awards. what Mortgage Awards have been the stamp of approval which recognise and reward the very best businesses in the UK’s mo
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27th August 2024

Coaching Organisation sees Growing Demand from Third Sector

Leading coaching and coach training organisation, Barefoot Coaching, has recognised a significant uptake in its coaching services from those operating in the third sector, as a growing number of charities and not-for-profit organisations recognise the val
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27th August 2024

Burton Firm Supports on Three, Million Pound Housing Schemes across the Midlands

Russell Roof Tiles, whose headquarters are on Nicolson Way in Burton, is supporting leading East Midlands Residential Developer, MyPad on three significant Social Housing developments in partnership with Nottingham Community Housing Association.
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27th August 2024

Communications consultancy 1284 moves to new office

1284 Communications has moved into larger office space in Loughborough as the industry award-winning PR consultancy continues to grow. 
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27th August 2024

Amazon competes in knockout fundraiser

The team at Amazon’s Coalville fulfilment centre has taken part in the annual It’s a Knockout fundraising event in aid of Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in Leicestershire. 
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27th August 2024

Turf-cutting event marks start on site for new Belper health centre

Contractor Henry Brothers Construction and Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust have jointly held a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the start of work getting under way on site for a new Belper health centre.
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25th August 2024

PKF Smith Cooper furthers commitment to 'homegrown talent' with new training and development hire

Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has expanded its internal training and development team, as former Audit Manager Qais Hussain steps into the new role of Learning and Development Executive.
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24th August 2024

Leicestershire homebuilder equips walking football group through donation

Barratt Homes has donated £500 to East Midlands Walking Football Group, part of ME Sports in the Community CIC, to source a range of new equipment.
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24th August 2024

Derby digital marketing agency lands a slice of the action

One of the world’s biggest pizza chains has signed a six-figure contract with a Midlands-based digital marketing agency to help launch its move into the UK.
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24th August 2024

MTMS hits the gold standard as it goes beyond the call of duty to support the UK’s armed forces

UK specialist rail depot maintenance firm MTMS has been recognised for going beyond the call of duty to support the country’s armed forces by being awarded the highest accolade in a national employers’ scheme.
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24th August 2024

New senior team member appointed at Microlise

Microlise, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, is announcing the appointment of Mike Blackburn as its new Chief Revenue Officer. 
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24th August 2024

Sinfonia Viva seeks new Board Trustees

Sinfonia Viva, the Orchestra of the East Midlands, is appealing to Marketing Derby Bondholders to apply to join their Board of Trustees and bring their business acumen to help the Orchestra develop their offer across the East Midlands. 
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23rd August 2024

Historic Funeral Directors and Popular Pub Join Forces to Create Most Floral Street Corner in Nottingham

A historic funeral directors and pub in Nottingham have come together to create the most floral street corner in the city.
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23rd August 2024

Northamptonshire Membership Organisation Supporting The Fight Against Cyber Crime

Northamptonshire membership organisation, NNBN is the latest organisation to support the fight against cyber crime in the East Midlands by becoming a Friend of the East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre.
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23rd August 2024

Jasper’s Catering Services to Launch Bespoke Branded Eco-Friendly Food Boxes

From September 2024, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new branded eco-friendly food boxes.
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23rd August 2024

Winvic to Construct GLPs Largest Spec Shed & Hit 100M sq ft milestone

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been selected by GLP to construct MPN 761 at one of Europe’s premier logistics loc
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23rd August 2024

SORTREFER LAUNCHES NEW FLEXIBLE REMORTGAGE PRODUCT SERIES

Derby-based SortRefer, market leaders in the conveyancing and legal services sector, have announced the launch of a new Flexible Remortgage product series.
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23rd August 2024

East Midlands Business Awards finalists revealed at Chamber President’s Summer Celebration

Finalists for East Midlands Chamber’s Business Awards 2024 have been announced at a packed networking event hosted by Chamber President Stuart Dawkins.
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22nd August 2024

Armsons Barlow Completes New Free to Use Car Park Scheme in Swadlincote

Leading Derby-based project managers, construction cost consultants and building surveyors Armsons Barlow have completed the project to deliver a new car park in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire.
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22nd August 2024

Northamptonshire luxury lifestyle store announced as finalist in two national business awards

Luxury home lifestyle store Bell of Northampton has been announced as finalists for Retail Business of the Year and Website of the Year categories in the SME National Business Awards.
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22nd August 2024

Ashgate Hospice welcomes Amazon donation

The team at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield has donated £1,000 to Ashgate Hospice.
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22nd August 2024

New Ashbourne deli signals town’s return to vibrant past

The transformation of one of Ashbourne’s most prominent buildings by a Derby firm of chartered surveyors has set the scene for a resurgence of the town’s fortunes. 
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22nd August 2024

Leicestershire farm sells carbon credits to top F1 team with help of leading consultancy

A leading rural consultancy has enabled a pioneering arable farm to sell ‘carbon credits’ generated from sequestered carbon in its soil to a top Formula 1 team to offset their emissions.
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22nd August 2024

Nottingham-headquartered Ramtech sees expansion in the US with new appointments

Global wireless solutions provider Ramtech has accelerated its growth in the US market with the appointment of several key team members, boosting its business capability across the continent.
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21st August 2024

A £12million investment to transform one of Britain’s most loved holiday resorts has been unveiled.

The multi-million pound upgrades are part of a long-term vision for Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire by new owner, Meadow Bay Villages.
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21st August 2024

NET PUTS CUSTOMER SAFETY CENTRE STAGE WITH NEW RECRUIT

As part of a wider ongoing initiative to increase safety for tram users across Nottingham’s extensive tram network, Nottingham Express Transit (NET) has appointed a new network resilience and security manager.
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21st August 2024

Zika vaccine development scales up with new collaboration

Scientists at the University of Nottingham are scaling up the development of a new Zika virus DNA vaccine thanks to a collaboration with specialist company, Touchlight, who will provide new technology to to produce large quantities of the DNA vaccine at s
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21st August 2024

IT firm’s e-waste recycling scheme passes one tonne milestone

A recycling service offered by a Derbyshire IT service provider to help combat the world’s growing e-waste problem has prevented over a tonne of tech from going to landfill.  
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21st August 2024

Amazon Kegworth team celebrates fifth birthday

The team at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Kegworth has celebrated its fifth anniversary with a number of fun activities for the team.
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21st August 2024

DUBAI GOLF LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE CRICKET SOCIAL DESTINATION IN DUBAI POWERED BY BATFAST TECHNOLOGY

WIKIT, the new Cricket Social destination in the UAE, has launched their first site in Dubai.
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21st August 2024

Rothera Bray Solicitors joins Amputation Foundation legal panel

Rothera Bray Solicitors are proud to announce their appointment to the legal panel of the Amputation Foundation.
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21st August 2024

East Midlands outstanding businesswomen to be celebrated at ceremony

Inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and apprentices are among East Midlands women to be showcased at 2024’s Enterprising Women Awards.
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21st August 2024

Russell Roof Tiles kicks off the new season with the Brewers

Leading roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT) welcomes new Burton Albion F.C. owner with its continued sponsorship for the 2024/25 season.
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20th August 2024

Reuseabox unveils new look to strengthen its commitment to sustainability

Reuseabox, a circular economy packaging company, has announced a rebrand that aims at better communicating its mission of shaping a better future for people and planet through cardboard reuse.
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20th August 2024

Great British Sewing Bee star unveils Highcross' Love of Art event

Brogan Allard, finalist of the BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee in 2022, has today (19 August) unveiled Highcross Shopping Centre’s summer event, the ‘Love of Art’.
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20th August 2024

Leicester and Leicestershire businesses called to action before deadline

With Leicester Business Festival (LBF) celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, event slots are filling up quickly.
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20th August 2024

£500,000 INVESTMENT FOR MORLEY HAYES

Derbyshire hotel and golf complex, Morley Hayes, has embarked on a £500,000 investment programme to improve facilities for its customers and reinforce its green credentials.
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20th August 2024

Industrial site changes hands for the first time in nearly a century

A Derby industrial complex has new owners for the first time in nearly 100 years.
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20th August 2024

Node4 Announces Strategic Partnership with Elastio to Strengthen Ransomware Defences for Customers

Node4,  a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), has announced a strategic partnership with cybersecurity company Elastio.
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20th August 2024

Growth and new jobs on the horizon as ‘creative powerhouse’ formed by merger

A merger is set to create an industry powerhouse after two leading businesses joined forces.
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20th August 2024

Nottingham accounting team redefined to broaden advisory support for East Mids businesses

The Nottingham office of top 20 accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has announced the launch of its Accounting & Business Services (ABS) team, redefining its commitment to supporting owner-managed businesses beyond traditional accounting services.
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20th August 2024

Pinelog welcomes new member of the sales team

Jessica Blaney has joined Chesterfield-based Pinelog Limited, one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of luxury timber lodges and buildings.
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19th August 2024

Wilkins Group presses forward with £3.6m investment

An award-winning packaging firm has invested £3.6m in peak performance equipment, securing its future as the biggest family run company in its sector.
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19th August 2024

Loughborough Town Hall announces dazzling Autumn/Winter 2024 line up

Loughborough Town Hall is thrilled to unveil its autumn/winter season, packed with spectacular performances and festive celebrations, including the highly-anticipated pantomime Snow White.
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19th August 2024

Chartered PR consultancy 1284 recruits first Account Executive

Lauren Cropper has joined 1284 Communications as its first Account Executive.
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19th August 2024

College lays foundations for sustainable learning

Grantham College & University Centre has become one of the only educational establishments in Lincolnshire to boast flooring made from recycled waste plastic. 
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19th August 2024

Destination Chesterfield Welcomes Eight New Board Members

Destination Chesterfield has announced the recruitment of eight new board members to strengthen the promotion of Derbyshire’s largest town.
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19th August 2024

Multimillion Burton Factory on Track

Pioneering roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles’ largest ever investment remains on track at its Nicolson Way site in Burton, with the final stage of construction and fit out now underway.
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