Love Business News
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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21st January 2025
New CPD courses in Cyber Security showcased to businesses
New CPD courses in Cyber Security showcased to businesses
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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.
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21st January 2025
Leicestershire precision engineering firm acquires one of its main suppliers
A precision engineering firm in Hinckley has acquired one of its main suppliers in a deal completed by a leading Midlands law firm.
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21st January 2025
G F Tomlinson reflects on a successful year supporting the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, is proud to reflect on its impactful partnership with the Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust (ADCT) as its chosen charity for 2024.
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21st January 2025
The Business Hub Work Experience™ comes to Melton Mowbray!
Last July, with the support of Harborough District Council, The Business Hub Work Experience™ delivered a unique work experience programme to support 12 students from Welland Park Academy in Market Harborough by tapping into the incredible local, micro-bu
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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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21st January 2025
Eden PR Invests in Team with Senior Social and Digital Team Promotion
Eden PR has announced the promotion of Social and Digital Account Executive Charlie Peters following a positive year of growth for the company.
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21st January 2025
Bookings open for the University of Leicester’s CPD space course
Individuals looking to start their journey into the global space industry can now guarantee their place at the University of Leicester’s Professional Development Course.
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21st January 2025
Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland Have Booked a Stand At The Love Business Expo
Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland offers unparalleled comfort, style, and exceptional service in prime city-centre locations across the UK and Ireland.
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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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21st January 2025
DMU apprentice celebrates double award success
Award-winning apprentice James Colver is celebrating securing not one but two prestigious accolades in recognition of his achievements while studying for his management degree.
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20th January 2025
BDO Deal Advisory advises on £3.4 billion deal value across the Midlands and East of England in 2024
Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP has advised on 69 deals across the Midlands and East of England with a combined value of £3.4bn in 2024.
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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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20th January 2025
Food bank demand continues to soar as Gillotts donates £2,500 to help ease the strain
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm has stepped in to help local families beat the cost-of-living-crisis by handing over the proceeds of its Christmas remembrance appeal to food banks.
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20th January 2025
Men’s Mental Health Campaign Partners with Prestigious Awards to Champion Success in Leicestershire
A national campaigning organisation that is raising awareness of middle aged male mental health is partnering with a prestigious Awards event that champions business success in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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20th January 2025
PKF Smith Cooper Systems (PKF SCS) to Host Their Largest In-Person Business
For many years, PKF Smith Cooper Systems (PKF SCS) has successfully hosted both in-person and virtual Sage software events.
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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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20th January 2025
Elizabeth Fothergill CBE is appointed President of YMCA Derbyshire
Staff and volunteers at one of the county’s oldest charities have welcomed the appointment of Elizabeth Fothergill CBE who has agreed to become the organisation’s new President.
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20th January 2025
Landsmiths strengthens team with new appointments
Nottingham property law firm, Landsmiths, has announced two key appointments to their award-winning property team.
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20th January 2025
Leicestershire-based learning and development company receives £15,000 funding for marketing and brand development
The Gleevolution Factory, a learning and development company has secured £15,000 funding from First Enterprise
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18th January 2025
The new year brings an influx of tenants to Ednaston Park Business Centre
Gina Connett, Ednaston Park Business Centre’s Estate Manager welcomes an influx of new tenants. Ednaston Park is filling up and there’s more on the way.
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18th January 2025
Double win for Derby at student recruitment awards
The University of Derby has secured first place in two categories at the 2025 HELOA Awards for its stand-out recruitment campaigns.
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18th January 2025
Pygott & Crone continues expansion with addition of Wollaton branch
Pygott & Crone Estate Agents has expanded their coverage in the East Midlands by merging with an existing established agency in Wollaton, a sought-after area in the west of Nottingham.
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18th January 2025
Nottingham tram operator raises over £15,000 for local charities in 2024 through community events and fundraisers
Throughout 2024, Nottingham Express Transit (NET) has raised more than £15,000 for a range of local charities and community initiatives in Nottingham, as part of its pledge to celebrate its 20th anniversary through an acts of kindness campaign.
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18th January 2025
MEC completes first scheme for Orchestra Land, enabling £10m land sale
Multi-disciplinary technical consultancy, MEC Consulting Group has announced the completion of its first project for Orchestra Land, enabling the strategic land promoter to secure the sale of a £10m residential development site in Campton, Bedfordshire.
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18th January 2025
University of Nottingham and Jampa's partnership to pioneer future of plant-based protein products
Researchers in the Division of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Nottingham have been awarded funding to develop the next generation of plant-based protein products.
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18th January 2025
Hospice gives supporters a 'lotto' reasons to celebrate with new lottery partnership
Beaumond House Hospice Care has launched a new fundraising initiative in collaboration with Your Charity Lottery
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18th January 2025
Space Park Leicester enables UK support of ispace’s historic Lunar Lander Mission
Space Park Leicester is celebrating a groundbreaking milestone this week as its partner, ispace, successfully launches a lunar lander as part of its Resilience mission to the Moon.
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17th January 2025
Derbyshire lighting company lands major partnerships with B&Q and Rackhams
A Derbyshire-based luxury lighting supplier has announced exciting new partnerships with iconic online department store Rackhams and the UK’s leading home improvement and garden living retailer, B&Q.
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17th January 2025
Cowens Group achieves Prestigious Platinum Investors in People Accreditation
Mansfield - Cowens Group, a leading financial services provider, announces the achievement of Platinum accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), placing the company among an elite group representing just 6% of IIP-accredited organisations.
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17th January 2025
Slimming World founder recognised in Top 100 Influential People 2025 Awards
The founder and chair of the UK and Ireland’s leading weight management organisation Slimming World, Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, has been honoured in the prestigious Top 100 Influential People 2025.
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17th January 2025
Over £9,000 raised by PKF Smith Cooper for Alzheimer’s Society
Midlands-based accountancy and business advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper raised £9,111 for charity during 2024 and further supported local causes through their firm-wide volunteering schemes over the past 12 months.
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17th January 2025
Sluggish GDP growth not enough for East Midlands businesses amid rising costs says Chamber
Higher costs hitting businesses this year and months of slowdown in GDP mean slight growth of 0.1% in the UK economy will not alleviate worries, says East Midlands Chamber.
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17th January 2025
Space Park Leicester’s Meridian Space Command joins Space Kidz India’s groundbreaking Mission ShakthiSAT
Dr Sam Richards, Director of Meridian Space Command and a key figure at Space Park Leicester, is playing a pivotal role in Space Kidz India’s historic Mission ShakthiSAT—an all-girls spacecraft mission to lunar orbit.
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17th January 2025
Derbyshire’s Mystery Jersey King nets £50K investment
Alex Street, founder of South Normanton-based company, Mystery Jersey King, has scored a £50K investment from Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies to fuel the growth of his unique football shirt business.
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17th January 2025
PKF Smith Cooper Systems celebrates their 2024 achievements
From celebrating their 10-year anniversary, to being awarded the Sage UKI BMS Partner of the Year 2024, it has been a year of milestones and success for the business.
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17th January 2025
Amazon team in Chesterfield celebrates as company is named top employer for second consecutive year
Each year, the Top Employers Institute certifies organisations who are focused on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies and Amazon in the UK has been recognised for the second consecutive year.
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16th January 2025
Shakespeare Martineau corporate team supports £6.6 billion in deals
The corporate and banking teams at law firm Shakespeare Martineau have supported a record-breaking £6.6 billion-worth of deals during 2024, including more than £889 million in the Midlands alone.
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16th January 2025
Sixth new recruit for Link ICT
Having enjoyed a great start to new year, Link ICT has expanded its team further following the appointment of Daniel Woodward as an IT Technician.
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16th January 2025
REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE LOVE BUSINESS EXPO VISITOR PASS
Don’t miss Love Business 2025 – the BIGGEST exhibition of its kind in the East Midlands!
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16th January 2025
HCR Hewitsons welcomes Banking and Finance Expert Haydon Simmonds as Partner
HCR’s Banking and Finance team is delighted to welcome Haydon Simmonds, a corporate banking expert, to the firm as a Partner.
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16th January 2025
Office deal points to success at The Triangle
A major office deal has been completed at one of Nottingham's most prestigious addresses after a deal was brokered by NG Chartered Surveyors, the Property People.
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16th January 2025
Founder partner of construction consultancy Focus Consultants listed in Top 100 Influential People 2025 Awards
Founder partner of Nottingham-based construction consultancy Focus Consultants, Kevin Osbon, has been named in the Top 100 Influential People 2025 Awards.
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16th January 2025
Ready Steady Store celebrates 11 year anniversary for its Lincoln Allenby store
Leading self storage provider, Ready Steady Store, has marked an impressive 11 years of success for its Lincoln Allenby store.
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16th January 2025
The Access Group appoints new Managing Director for Kuala Lumpur
The Access Group has appointed Chee Gay Lim as the new Managing Director of its Global Operations Centre (GOC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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16th January 2025
Saiston Sheet Metal Ltd: Leading the UK’s Future in Sheet Metal Fabrication
Saiston Sheet Metal Ltd, a leading provider of sheet metal fabrication services, has announced a significant investment in a UK-first, cutting-edge laser machine, which will also be the fastest sheet metal laser machine in the country.
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16th January 2025
Robin Pointon joins Modeshift Baord
Robin Pointon, Managing Director and Founder of Leicester-based sustainable travel consultancy GO Travel Solutions, has been appointed to the board of Modeshift, a leading membership organisation for sustainable travel practitioners.
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15th January 2025
Browne Jacobson appointed to Serco Group plc legal services panel
Browne Jacobson will provide Serco Group plc (Serco) with a full suite of legal services to its UK and European business after being appointed to its legal panel.
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15th January 2025
Construction supplier MIDFIX moves 100,000 sqft operations
Major Nottingham industrial business fixed on Power Park Nottingham for new 100,000 sq ft warehouse HQ
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15th January 2025
For peat’s sake: new project underway to support sustainable nature-friendly farming
A Derbyshire Wildlife Trust project to support farmers and landowners to generate sustainable income, whilst facilitating nature’s recovery, has started with more than £80,000 from the Co-op’s Carbon Innovation fund.
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15th January 2025
New Partnership: Axil Teams Up with TRT Lighting to Advance Sustainability
Axil Partners with TRT Lighting Ltd to Support Sustainability Initiatives
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15th January 2025
New business development manager at Central Foods
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has promoted Mackenzie Roper to business development manager.
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15th January 2025
Rail support specialist acquired by Austrian company in 8-figure deal
Harry Needle Railroad Company – the UK’s leading independent provider of locomotive hire, storage and maintenance – has been acquired by the Austrian rail contractor Swietelsky for an eight-figure sum.
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15th January 2025
Leicestershire-based sustainable decorations start-up secures £25,000 in funding for business growth
Spot Dec, a sustainable decorations company based in Leicestershire, has secured £25,000 in funding from First Enterprise under the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme.
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15th January 2025
Nottingham bakery Baked Earth Bakery launched product exclusively into Aldi for Valentine's range
Baked Earth Bakery is launching its seasonal heart-shaped mini garlic and coriander naans exclusively into retail giant Aldi ready for the romantic month of February.
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14th January 2025
The HR Dept Expands to Leicester Centre, Bringing Enhanced HR Support to Local SMEs
Local businesses and employers in Leicester can now access expert local HR advice and support, thanks to the expansion of The HR Dept Loughborough, West Bridgford & Ashby-De-La-Zouch into the heart of Leicester.
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14th January 2025
£5.4million Nottingham College Centre for Supported Learners now complete
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has completed works for the pivotal new centre for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (The Gateway) at Nottingham College’s Basford campus.
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14th January 2025
Daltons Wadkin appoints new specialist to drive growth across UK and Ireland
Daltons Wadkin, a leading UK multi-material machine solution supplier, has expanded its team further by hiring a specialist to lead the company’s fiber laser and sheet metal offering.
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14th January 2025
£1.4m 'cutting' edge investment signals confident future for Notts packaging firm
A Nottingham-based packaging giant has bolstered its current machinery fleet by investing in a £1.4m die-cutter.
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14th January 2025
Head of Marketing at Soert Group shortlisted for Regional Leadership Award
The head of marketing at one of the UK’s leading property, legal and financial specialists has been shortlisted for a prestigious regional award.
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14th January 2025
Nottinghamshire homebuilder supports grassroots football with donation
Barratt Homes has donated mini footballs to Lime Tree Nursery, supporting grassroots football and encouraging young children to stay active.
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14th January 2025
Pneumatic tube firm installs unique drinks delivery service in London cocktail bar
A Nottingham firm has parcelled up a unique cocktail delivery method at a ‘top-secret’ 1940s postal service-inspired bar in one of London’s trendy suburbs.
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14th January 2025
Honest Communications strengthens for future growth with new Senior Leadership Team
Derby home and garden specialist PR agency, Honest Communications, has kicked off the new year by announcing the formation of its Senior Leadership Team.
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14th January 2025
Online directory shines spotlight on 120 professional services within Derby’s Cathedral Quarter
An online directory, designed to support local residents in their search for professional services, has highlighted how Derby City Centre leads the way in legal services, estate agents, creative services, recruitment and education.
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14th January 2025
Media businesses join forces to empower Lincolnshire businesses to scale online
With social media and visual content now vital for business growth and development, two Lincolnshire businesses are collaborating to provide an innovative new service.
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13th January 2025
A 'paw-some' partnership: Northamptonshire homebuilder sponsors dog mentor at local school
Priors Hall A Learning Community in Corby has recently started the training of a new dog mentor thanks to a sponsorship from Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
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13th January 2025
Christmas tree recycling scheme raises thousands for local hospice
A Christmas tree recycling scheme has raised over £24,000 for local end-of-life charity, Treetops Hospice.
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13th January 2025
Ryan Wells Joins Superior Wellness as UK Account Manager for AquaSolus
Ryan Wells has joined Superior Wellness, the world’s fastest-growing hot tub and wellness manufacturer, as UK Account Manager.
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10th January 2025
Lunar New Year Celebrations 2025 - Cosmopolitan Arts
Cosmopolitan Arts presents an Exciting 2-day Chinese / Lunar New Year Celebration in Leicester City Centre!
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10th January 2025
Invest in Nottingham announce UKREiiF 2025 pavilion
Invest in Nottingham has announced its involvement with The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 20-22 May 2025, in Leeds.
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10th January 2025
Long serving Barron McCann staff recognised for decades of service
A leading technology firm has celebrated the loyalty of its workforce as dedicated employees clock up a collective 180 years at the firm.
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10th January 2025
AK Wealth Announced as VIP Lounge Sponsor for the Love Business Expo 2025
AK Wealth, is excited to announce that they are the VIP Lounge Sponsor for the highly anticipated Love Business Expo 2025, taking place on Thursday, 6th February 2025, at Holywell Park Conference Centre in Loughborough.
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9th January 2025
Green Hustle is Planting New Community Woodlands in Nottingham
Thousands of trees are set to be planted in some of the most deprived areas of Nottingham, thanks to a partnership between Green Hustle and Trees For Cities.
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9th January 2025
Health and safety experts start a new chapter with book for retailers
A health and safety consultancy in Northampton has launched a book to help retailers to stay compliant with legislation and keep their staff and customers safe.
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9th January 2025
Clarke Willmott celebrates commitment to real living wage
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is celebrating its latest accreditation, achieved as part of the firm’s commitment to its ESG strategy.
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9th January 2025
EMEC Strengthens Team with Strategic Ecologist Appointment
Nottingham based Environmental Consultancy, EMEC has announced the appointment of Steve Alton as a Strategic Ecologist.
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9th January 2025
Innovative health programme for truck drivers shortlisted for national award
Partners, Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), Loughborough University and UK logistics company, Wincanton are delighted to announce that the health promotion programme, the ‘Structured Health Intervention for Truckers’ (SHIFT), has been shortlisted for Most
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9th January 2025
Innovative University of Derby and Sperry Rail inspection project using AI gets underway
An innovative, three-year project aimed at revolutionising the railway industry using artificial intelligence has been launched by the University of Derby and Sperry Rail.
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9th January 2025
New Era Dawning as Archway Learning Trust CEO Announces Retirement
After more than two decades of dedicated service, Sian Hampton has announced that she will be retiring from her position as CEO of Archway Learning Trust at the end of August 2025.
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9th January 2025
V Formation kickstarts 2025 with new Nottingham office
Nottingham-based marketing and PR agency V Formation has marked the start of 2025 by moving into a new office in the city’s Lace Market.
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9th January 2025
Tank appoints new managing director
Digital marketing and PR agency, Tank, has appointed Martin Stone, a director and owner of the business, as its new managing director.
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9th January 2025
Local charity launches discounted Wills promotion
Less than half of UK adults have a will*, this means that their estate (their property, financial and other assets) will be left to someone they haven’t chosen when they die.
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8th January 2025
Alton Valley ends year on a high with £7m turnover
A Derby-based technology company is celebrating an extraordinary year of growth and innovation, closing 2024 with a record-breaking £7 million turnover - successfully quadrupling revenue in just three years.
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8th January 2025
£5.4million Nottingham College Centre for Supported Learners now complete
Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, has completed works for the pivotal new centre for Students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (The Gateway) at Nottingham College’s Basford campus.
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8th January 2025
Mansfield-based Miller Knight reflects on 2024 success and builds vision for 2025
Multi-discipline principal contractor Miller Knight reflects on a remarkable year of growth and achievement in 2024, marked by significant milestones, new ventures, new team members and a continued commitment to fire remediation, refurbishment and regener
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8th January 2025
Veteran and retired nurse support charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire builder
The League of Remembrance has received a £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire housebuilder, Barratt Homes, to assist its vital work supporting veterans and their families.
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8th January 2025
HOUSEBUILDER LIGHTS THE WAY FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SCHOOL THIS WINTER
Pupils at Towcester CE Primary School in Towcester have received a donation of hi-vis kit bags from David Wilson Homes to help them shine bright this winter.
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8th January 2025
Lubrizol employee says opting for a degree apprenticeship has “massive benefits” after capping off six years with top university prize
A Derbyshire science company employee is officially top of the class after winning a university prize for his work completing a six-year degree apprenticeship entirely funded by his employers.
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8th January 2025
New edge-of-town office letting makes a splash!
Salloway Property Consultants have successfully let a well-known office/headquarters premise on one of Derby’s key connecting routes, following a busy period of marketing.
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8th January 2025
Northamptonshire businesses unite to slash website carbon footprints
Local businesses were invited to take action and reduce the carbon footprint of Northamptonshire - and the planet - by reassessing the environmental impact of their websites at an engaging event in Northampton.
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8th January 2025
Savills shopping Centre Director takes the helm at Leicestershire retail destination
Michelle Menezes has been appointed as the new Centre Director at Highcross Leicester - a role that will see her steer the shopping centre through ‘an ambitious transformation’.
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