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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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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
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
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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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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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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29th November 2024
Foodbank volunteers win prestigious Spirit of Corby award
A group of volunteers has been recognised for their hard work and dedication in helping those in need within the Corby community, by picking up the Volunteer award at this year’s Spirit of Corby Awards.
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29th November 2024
Jo Malone London opens festive pop up at Derbion
Derbion has announced that Jo Malone London has opened a festive pop-up store in the heart of the centre.
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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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28th November 2024
Total Grassroots and Kelme partner with GoCardless to offer stress-free payments and new kits to grassroots football clubs
Bank payment company GoCardless has announced a partnership with Total Grassroots and kit manufacturer Kelme to simplify payment collection for grassroots football clubs and kit out their team.
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28th November 2024
Collaboration helps businesses with autism awareness in the workplace
Employers learned how to offer workplace support to people with autism and other neurodivergences at a free seminar run by two leading East Midlands firms.
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28th November 2024
New multi-million-pound car retail centre opens doors in Leicester
The Leicester community can now purchase and service their cars in true Scandinavian style with the opening of a new multi-million-pound store.
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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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28th November 2024
Winning team are off to Wembley
The team at Vulcan Works in Northampton are hoping to walk away from Wembley with a national business award next week.
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28th November 2024
Leicester Council project named finalist for prestigious national award
Dock 3 – 5 in Space City has been announced as a finalist for the Flexible Space Association Award for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Initiatives.
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28th November 2024
Roythornes strengthens regional commercial property team with new partner appointment
Top 150 law firm Roythornes has strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of Ian Sanders who joins as a partner.
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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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28th November 2024
Northamptonshire company wins top accolade at the 2024 UK Employee Ownership awards
Northamptonshire based The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan are proud to announce that Tracey Calderwood has won Employee Owner of the Year at the prestigious 2024 UK Employee Ownership Awards (eoa).
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28th November 2024
RSPB to help Newark solar development become a biodiversity ‘haven’ twice as big as Center Parcs
A major solar development is set to become a biodiversity “haven” after a series of new eco-partnerships were agreed.
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28th November 2024
Fresh batch of festive success for Lincolnshire gingerbread maker
An artisan gingerbread producer from Grantham has expanded his routes to market and seen online sales for his traditional Grantham Gingerbreads grow by 400% in the past year, using key learnings from the Small Business Charter’s Help to Grow: Management C
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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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28th November 2024
Pinnacle award for financial planning firm
A leading financial planning firm has won a prestigious award recognising inspirational, innovative and high growth businesses.
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27th November 2024
CSG completes Eurotech acquisition
Leading waste management specialist CSG has continued its impressive growth by acquiring a respected and well-established tankering business.
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27th November 2024
Micromix sows seeds of success with HSBC UK Investment
A Nottingham-based manufacturer of plant micronutrients and biostimulants is investing in growth with the purchase of new machinery thanks to a £235,000 funding package from HSBC UK.
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27th November 2024
Local Hero Mo Walker Brings Mo-mentum to Leicester Schools
Leicester’s very own basketball legend, Mo Walker, has been inspiring the next generation through the Mo-mentum initiative, a program proudly supported by local firm WBR Group.
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27th November 2024
Willshee’s acquires Stanton Recycling to expand services offerings and regional coverage
Willshee’s Waste & Recycling, a leading provider of waste management and recycling solutions across the Midlands, has today announced the acquisition of Stanton Recycling Limited – an established waste and recycling service provider operating across Notti
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27th November 2024
De Montfort University have just booked Stand B35 at Love Business EXPO
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27th November 2024
Support Dogs backed by Chesterfield team
The Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield has donated £1,000 to a charity that provides support dogs for people with disabilities.
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27th November 2024
Solar Skills Bootcamp launched for Leicestershire adults
Leicestershire job-seekers are being given the opportunity to take part in a free four-week course in solar panel installation.
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27th November 2024
British Business Bank announces Community ENABLE Funding programme to increase the availability of funding to social impact sector lenders
The British Business Bank today launches the Community ENABLE Funding (CEF) programme, which is designed to increase the availability of funding to social impact sector lenders, and the smaller businesses they serve in local communities across the UK’s Na
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27th November 2024
Midlands Engine Investment Fund II invests over £17 million into region’s businesses
The British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment Fund II has committed over £17m in the Midlands in its first nine months, leveraging a further £10m from the private sector to help the region’s small and medium-sized businesses to start up, scale up
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27th November 2024
East Midlands businesses expect a decrease in employment, profitability and investment following Autumn Budget
Half of East Midlands businesses plan to revise their recruitment intentions, 6 out of 10 anticipate a drop in profit and just under half are likely to lower investment plans
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27th November 2024
Chris Keogh appointed Director
Salloway Property Consultants are delighted to announce that Chris Keogh has been appointed a director of the firm.
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27th November 2024
Construction student gets hands-on work experience at college development being delivered by Clegg Construction
A construction student at West Nottinghamshire College has joined the team managing the delivery of the college's new Future Tech Skills and Knowledge Exchange for hands-on work experience.
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26th November 2024
Construction consultancy appointed to National Framework
Leading construction consultancy Bentley has been appointed to Procure Partnerships’ Professional Services Framework, covering six regions throughout the country.
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26th November 2024
£2.8 billion broadband boost predicted for the East Midlands
A new report from experts at the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and Stantec reveals that Openreach’s ongoing upgrades to Ultrafast Full Fibre broadband across the region could deliver a £2.8 billion boost to the East Midlands economy by
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26th November 2024
Energy retailer to open first physical store at Derbion
Derbion has announced that energy provider, Tomato Energy, is set to open its first physical retail store at the centre this month.
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26th November 2024
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College students shine at the WorldSkills UK National Finals
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) has firmly established itself as one of the top-performing colleges in the country after a stunning victory at the WorldSkills UK National Finals.
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26th November 2024
East Midlands Green Growth triples in 9 years, says new study
Green Growth activity – environmentally sustainable economic growth - from businesses in the East Midlands is three times higher than it was in 2015, according to joint research published by East Midlands Chamber and the University of Derby.
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26th November 2024
Property deal brings a taste of Spain to popular Nottingham suburb
A new restaurant has opened in the popular suburb of Mapperley after Lucy Bradley and Mustafa Meziani made their dream a reality by opening La Zenia Tapas Restaurant.
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26th November 2024
Local company signs off awards season with fourth award win
Corby company, See Limited, has clinched yet another award win, bringing its total award haul to four in just two months.
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26th November 2024
East Midlands’ Orchestra Launches Fundraising Campaign For Dementia-Friendly Performances
Derby-based Sinfonia Viva, the Orchestra of the East Midlands, is planning a further fundraising campaign to ensure more people with dementia and their families can enjoy high quality classical music in a relaxed setting.
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26th November 2024
Lincolnshire homebuilder supports grassroots football with donation
David Wilson Homes has donated mini footballs to Corby Glen Preschool, supporting grassroots football and encouraging young children to stay active.
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26th November 2024
East Midlands Airport control tower lights up to support local hospice appeal
East Midlands Airport is lighting up its air traffic control tower until Sunday 8 December, in support of the Treetops Hospice Light up a Life appeal.
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25th November 2024
Midland Lead - King's Award Ceremony Celebrations
Midland Lead Celebrates The King’s Award for Enterprise in Grand Style
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25th November 2024
Local marketer steals title as UK’s ‘Best Office Baker 2024’
Charlotte Dibble from Oakham, Rutland, has been crowned the UK’s Best Office Baker for 2024 following a thrilling live session at the prestigious Divertimenti Cookery School in London!
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25th November 2024
Nottingham Tech Donation Project Unveiled
Unwanted laptops, smartphones, tablets and chargers can be donated locally to help improve lives across Nottingham and the UK
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25th November 2024
GO Travel Solutions’ Managing Director Robin Pointon Named Modeshift Honorary Member
GO Travel Solutions, an award-winning sustainable travel consultancy based in Leicester, is pleased to announce that Robin Pointon, Managing Director and Founder, has been named a Team Modeshift Honorary Member.
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25th November 2024
Celebrate Christmas with festive fun from the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter BIDs
A spectacular ice rink, Festive Light Trail, Christmas choirs, giant slow globes and roaming festive characters will wrap Derby with festive cheer this December.
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25th November 2024
Lincolnshire housebuilder supports Boston Christmas Festival
Regional housebuilder Allison Homes East are one of the sponsors for the annual Boston Christmas Festival, which will take place near its Frampton Gate development.
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25th November 2024
FundingHero Launches New East Midlands Fundraising Accelerator, Partnering With Haatch’s Early-stage East Midlands Fund.
The FundingHero team is thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new High Growth Fundraising Accelerator programme, commencing in January 2025—this time in the East Midlands!
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25th November 2024
Lincolnshire Institute of Technology welcomes Stamford College as new partner
The college is the ninth education provider in the region to become part of the Institute of Technology
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25th November 2024
Kuku Connect - Festive Cheer at EMA Training on 4 December 2024
Join us for a festive evening of business networking, with mulled wine, mince pies, and a spectacular feast from The Butler’s Pantry.
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23rd November 2024
Less stress, more Tiki at new bar Tahula's as immersive interiors and creative cocktails revealed
Vibrant colours, nautical references and plenty of surprises are in store as Nottingham’s newest tiki bar Tahula’s Tiki Shack, reveals everything guests need to know ahead of its official launch this weekend.
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23rd November 2024
Toy Appeal for local foodbank aims to help spread joy this Christmas
People are being encouraged to help spread a little festive cheer and a spirit of good will to the local community this Christmas, by donating toys to Central Co-op’s Christmas Toy Appeal in aid of Corby Foodbank.
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23rd November 2024
New ultrasound technique produces previously unattainable images inside live cells
An ultrasound technique from the University of Nottingham will allow the production of sharper images inside live cells without causing damage at resolutions that were previously unattainable.
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23rd November 2024
Bluecoat Aspley Academy Secures £41,000 for Biodiversity Project
Nottingham’s Bluecoat Aspley Academy’s Eco Committee has been awarded a £41,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Wilding Campuses project, delivered by Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK).
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23rd November 2024
THE ACCESS GROUP TO ACQUIRE CHARITY CRM PROVIDER DONORFY
The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software for small and mid-sized organisations across the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Donorfy, a leading UK-based provider of CRM software for
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22nd November 2024
MUCH LOVED LOCAL PUB AND RESTAURANT TO RE-OPEN NEXT YEAR
A much-loved country house hotel and pub in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir village of Knipton, will be re-opening its doors in spring 2025.
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22nd November 2024
Technology wins for The Carpenter’s Arms at East Midlands Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2024
Loughborough addiction recovery charity The Carpenter’s Arms was amongst the winners announced at East Midlands Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2024, which took place at The Venue @ DMU on 8th November.
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22nd November 2024
New AI model could make using solar power more reliable
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have created an AI model that allows them to accurately predict the amount of solar energy that can be created in different climates, making grid integration easier in the UK.
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22nd November 2024
Burton graphic design agency celebrates 20 years in business
FUSE4, a Burton-based graphic design agency, is celebrating its 20th year in business, following two decades of providing first-class design solutions for clients ranging from start-ups to global brands.
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22nd November 2024
Technology developed in Nottingham to treat Tourette’s recommended by NICE
Two technologies that are based on research by University of Nottingham experts to reduce the severity of tics in people with Tourette’s are closer to patient use after being recommended in draft guidance by NICE.
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22nd November 2024
Center Parcs grabs gold at the British Travel Awards 2024
Center Parcs, located in Sherwood Forest, scooped two awards at the British Travel Awards 2024 on Tuesday night (19 November) – gold for Best Company for UK Family Holidays and silver for Best Company for UK Short Breaks.
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22nd November 2024
Premier Events Expands AV Production Power with Acquisition of PYTCH
Based in Leicester, Premier Events operates from a 26,000 sq/ft headquarters, equipped with over 30,000 pieces of AV equipment, multiple studios, a specialist woodshop and employs a team of 40 professionals across seven key event service departments.
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22nd November 2024
Altitude Marketing Hosts Gift Collection for Local Charity This Christmas
Local marketing agency, Altitude Marketing, has hosted a Christmas gift drive in support of their charity partner, Love4Life.
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22nd November 2024
Leicestershire’s Gaslow Celebrates Major Sales Milestone
Leicestershire’s Gaslow International is proud to announce the sale of its 100,000th refillable gas cylinder, marking a major milestone in the business's fifth decade of trading.
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22nd November 2024
Altia appoints Chief Operating Officer to drive growth and strategic expansion
Investigative and intelligence tech specialist Altia has expanded its senior leadership team with the addition of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) as it looks to deliver on its expansive growth ambitions.
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21st November 2024
Tourism in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Demonstrates Impressive Growth at £2.36 billion
Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, its visitor economy team - Visit Nottinghamshire and partners, are proud to announce an impressive growth in the city and county's tourism sector.
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21st November 2024
New Software Development Lead Drives Digital Innovation for Auctioneer
Nottingham headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, has bolstered its IT team with the appointment of Rob Walker as Software Development Manager.
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21st November 2024
Retailers can welcome Christmas shoppers with confidence thanks to health and safety consultancy
More than 200 retail outlets across the UK can welcome shoppers with confidence this festive season thanks to the work of an award-winning health and safety consultancy.
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21st November 2024
Plastic packaging firm invest in new machine to secure future growth
A Leicester based plastic packaging manufacturer has invested in a new blow moulding machine to boost efficiency and support the growth of the business.
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21st November 2024
New buyer appointed at Pinelog as part of company’s growth plans
Another new face has joined Pinelog Limited, one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of luxury timber lodges and buildings.
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21st November 2024
CONNECT DERBY CELEBRATES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY
Connect Derby, the city’s leading managed workspace provider, is celebrating ten years of inspiring creativity and growth in the city.
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21st November 2024
The search is on for local company’s charity of the year for 2025
An IT consultancy based in Wellingborough is calling on local children’s charities to put themselves forward to be considered as its charity of the year for 2025.
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21st November 2024
Bags of kindness from mental health service
The welfare team at West Nottinghamshire College have taken delivery of a kind donation from a Nottinghamshire mental health support service.
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21st November 2024
Broadcaster Kate Garraway pays tribute to carers’ “web of love” as she launches UK’s first ID card
ITV Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway hailed the UK’s first ID and discount card for carers as “positive and practical” when she attended its official launch at the Houses of Parliament.
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21st November 2024
Nottingham entrepreneur recognised as one of the top six marketers in the country for her support with small business growth
Nottingham entrepreneur has been singled out as one of the top marketeers in the country as she supports hundreds of entrepreneurial business owners to scale up and realise their dreams.
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20th November 2024
Chamber comments on above target inflation
After inflation rose to 2.3%, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction.
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20th November 2024
Derbyshire engineering company announced as a 2024 WIRED Trailblazer in partnership with HSBC UK
A Derbyshire engineering firm has been recognised as one of the most innovative and pioneering companies in the UK with a prestigious award.
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20th November 2024
Derventio Housing Trust’s flagship Derby homelessness project helping city’s most vulnerable shortlisted for major national award
A flagship project helping provide homes for vulnerable people who would otherwise be sleeping rough in Derby has been selected as a finalist for a major national housing award.
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20th November 2024
Company Image Commercial Interiors have celebrated transforming workspaces for the last 15 years with a trip to Chester Races.
Company Image have been leading the way in transforming office and warehouse environments throughout the Midlands and the UK.
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20th November 2024
Safe and Sound Launches Wider Exploitation Programme
The pioneering work by Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, has been further recognised with Big Lottery funding
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20th November 2024
Football team sports new strip thanks to Northants asbestos consultancy
A local grassroots girls football team has started the 2024/25 season with a new strip thanks to asbestos consultancy Acorn Analytical Services.
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20th November 2024
Rothera Bray sponsors Hospice’s annual Treecycling Service
Local charity Treetops Hospice is now taking bookings for their Treecycling service, which is a quick and easy way to recycle a real Christmas tree after the festive period.
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20th November 2024
Multi-Million Pound Burton Factory Leads Green Charge with Solar Installation
Pioneering concrete roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has continued to take steps to reduce its carbon footprint, with the installation of solar panels at its new £18.5m upgraded plant on Nicolson Way in Burton.
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20th November 2024
Popular Christmas Night Market returns to Derby’s Sadler Gate
Following the huge success of last year’s Night Market the businesses in Derby’s iconic Sadler Gate have joined forces again to bring back their festive night market on Thursday 28th November between 5pm and 9.00pm.
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20th November 2024
Royal Approval for Innovative Derby Company
Derby-based water conservation and washroom services specialists HSG has been formally presented with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE and Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire M
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20th November 2024
Air IT Crowned ‘MSP of the Year’ at CRN Channel Awards 2024
Air IT, a leading provider of IT services in the UK, was named MSP of the Year at the annual CRN Channel Partners Awards 2024.
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19th November 2024
DCG Receives Platinum Award and Proudly Retains National Quality in Careers Standard
Derby College Group (DCG) is delighted to have retained the national Quality in Careers Standard using the Career Mark approach provided by Complete Careers.
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19th November 2024
Vertu Motors launches new VWFS Rent-A-Car business at Nottingham dealership
Vertu Motors has opened its second VWFS Rent-a-Car business, located at Vertu Volkswagen Nottingham South.
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19th November 2024
Volunteers create Christmas Magic as Great Central Railway prepares for the return of the Santa Express
The Great Central Railway is gearing up for the most magical time of the year as it transforms its trains and stations into a winter wonderland in preparation for their much-loved Santa Express service.
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19th November 2024
Science company helps charity’s county-wide harvest festival helping Derbyshire’s hardest hit amid soaring demand
Derbyshire science company Lubrizol has helped a local charity’s first corporate-backed harvest festival helping provide much-needed supplies to those hit hardest by the cost of living crisis.
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19th November 2024
UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners
A new UK-first tool which allows urban planners to assess tree coverage and access to green space based on an influential new rule has been developed by Ashby-based Bluesky International.
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19th November 2024
Derby ICT Company Expands Team
Link ICT, which recently moved to new offices in Pride Park, Derby has further expanded its team following the appointment of Hugh Burch and Jai Shergill.
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19th November 2024
Nottingham packaging firm joins forces with Pro-Pak Foods
A Nottingham based packaging giant has joined forces with industry leaders to put its weight behind a fundraising campaign for a local cancer care charity.
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19th November 2024
DHP Family Up For Multiple Honours in Music Industry Awards Season
Splendour, Bearded Theory, Dot To Dot, Rock City and The Bodega have all made the cut as finalists in hard fought national music industry awards - along with two nods for DHP Family as promoter of the year.
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