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12th October 2024

Nottingham school welcomes Amazon books donation

A team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Kegworth has visited a primary school in Nottingham to spend time with the pupils and encourage fun reading in partnership with National Literacy Trust.
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11th October 2024

Chamber reacts to GDP growth

East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction to new figures showing the economy grew by 0.2% in the three months until August.
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11th October 2024

Former pro skater designs Heanor's first wheeled sports facility

Work on a wheeled sports facility designed by ex-pro skateboarder Marc Churchill has begun in Heanor. 
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11th October 2024

Benedict Heaver named as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024

Benedict Heaver, Managing Director of Streets Heaver Healthcare Computing in Lincoln has been recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders programme for 2024, in partnership with The Times.
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11th October 2024

Danaher & Walsh Secures additional Five-Year Contract with Anglian Water as Part of the IMR WR Alliance

East Midlands based, Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering is proud to announce the signing of a five-year contract as part of the Integrated Maintenance and Repair for Water Recycling (IMR WR) alliance.
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11th October 2024

International recognition for Northampton College’s outstanding green credentials

Northampton College is celebrating this week after its green efforts were praised on the international stage.
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11th October 2024

Space Park Leicester exhibits award-winning artist’s work during World Space Week

The work of an artist who has been critically acclaimed by NASA is being showcased in Leicester to celebrate World Space Week.
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11th October 2024

CONKERS is a finalist in the Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2024

CONKERS, the award-winning visitor attraction in the National Forest, has made it through to the finals of the Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2024 in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category.
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11th October 2024

Amazon Chesterfield team celebrates fifth birthday

The team at Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Chesterfield has celebrated its fifth anniversary.
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11th October 2024

Rutland Coffee Roastery Wins Big at the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards

Two Chimps Coffee Took Home Two Awards at this Year’s Event
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10th October 2024

Vans and volunteers sought for charity tree recycling scheme this Christmas

Vans and volunteers are needed to join Treetops Hospice efforts as the end-of-life charity’s tree recycling scheme returns this Christmas.
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10th October 2024

Local businesses raise £9,950 for PASIC at Rushcliffe Golf Course

Members of the East Midlands business community gathered last month for the annual CAPs (Construction and Property Sector) Golf Day, held at Rushcliffe Golf Course, to raise an impressive £9,950 in support of PASIC.  
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10th October 2024

BDO advises on nine deals in nine months, as regional East Midlands market remains robust

Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP, has advised on nine deals in the first three quarters of the year, with a combined deal value of nearly £900 million.
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10th October 2024

New banking kiosk set to open in Market Harborough

Market Harborough Building Society is bringing banking services back to the high street this month (October) for hundreds of people who have seen their bank close in recent times.
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10th October 2024

Armsons Barlow And Jackson Purdue Lever’s Harvest Festival Food Drive Supports Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance

Derby-based project managers, construction cost consultants, and building surveyors, Armsons Barlow have teamed up with engineering consultancy Jackson Purdue Lever to organise a Harvest Festival Food Drive in support of the Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance
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10th October 2024

Leicestershire’s Tyron Runflat Strives to Reduce Serious Road Accidents This Winter

Tyron Runflat, inventor of the world’s only multi-piece rubber Runflat tyre protector and headquartered in Leicestershire, is marking Tyre Safety Month this October by sharing key advice for road users as the winter months draw in.
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10th October 2024

Katie dives in at Michael Cummins

Specialist law firm Michael Cummins Employment Solicitors has welcomed Katie Baker-Clifton as its new senior associate.
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10th October 2024

Winvic’s Talent Development Manager Wins Construction Industry Training Board Local Hero Award

Winvic Construction Ltd’s Talent Development Manager, Kayleigh Merritt, has won a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Award.
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10th October 2024

DCG Lecturer's Dedication Leads Cohort of Deaf Students to Success

Emily Woodgate, Lecturer of Teacher Training at Derby College Group has just had her first experience of teaching a cohort of deaf students. There were 12 students in total – all Deaf, one student with partial hearing with the aid of a cochlear implant.
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10th October 2024

Derek Redmond extends Champions contract

Legendary British 400m runner Derek Redmond has signed a new three-year contract with high performance training provider Champions (UK) plc, which will take his association with the firm to 13 years. 
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10th October 2024

National Manufacturing Day at Pennine

Yesterday’s National Manufacturing Day was an exciting event at Pennine, where we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Noel-Baker Academy and John Port Spencer Academy.
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9th October 2024

Animal charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire homebuilder

Animals in Need, a Northamptonshire-based charity that helps all types of animals and birds, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes to assist with its work.
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9th October 2024

Going for Growth with new PR Hire

Established Nottingham public relations consultancy, Eden PR, has boosted its team with the appointment of Ryan Conway as PR and Digital Account Manager.
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9th October 2024

NLT donation sends Brookfield Community School students back to the drawing board

Brookfield Community School’s design and technology students have started a new school year with a bundle of donated drawing equipment.
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9th October 2024

Local company continues in its commitment to sustainability with £700,000 investment

Corby-based company See Limited has invested £700,000 into its distribution arm, Performance Panels, to drastically improve its environmental footprint while also revolutionising the day-to-day working operations at its distribution facility in Halifax, W
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9th October 2024

NG completes light industrial investment sale in Ilkeston

NG Chartered Surveyors, the Property People, have completed the investment sale of a prime light industrial unit in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
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9th October 2024

V Formation expands digital marketing capabilities with new hire

Nottingham-based marketing and PR agency, V Formation, has bolstered its digital marketing offering with the appointment of Rory Chambers, a specialist in website development and digital marketing.
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9th October 2024

Clegg Construction named East Midlands Contractor of the Year

Clegg Construction has scooped the prestigious ‘Contractor of the Year’ title at the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2024.
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9th October 2024

New business development executive appointed at frozen food distributor Central Foods

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has appointed Amy Oliver as business development executive.
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9th October 2024

Leicester City Mayor celebrates the launch of Council’s Dock 3-5 expansion at Space City

The doors to Dock 3–5 [https://dockleicester.co.uk/] in Space City have officially opened, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Leicester City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, on October 2.
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8th October 2024

Nottingham Venues Student Named as Finalist in National Industry Awards

Nottingham Venues is pleased to announce that a student who has spent the past year on work placement with the company has been named as a finalist in a prestigious national industry awards.
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8th October 2024

Awards season is underway – Northamptonshire businesses and charities celebrate success

The Northamptonshire awards season kicked off in style with the NNBN Awards – hosting a record number of attendees at the newly branded Mercure Hotel Northampton.
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8th October 2024

Leicestershire housebuilder helps football team kick off the new season in style

A Leicestershire housebuilder is supporting youngsters in sport by sponsoring a local girls’ football team.
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8th October 2024

New audit manager strengthens team at PKF Smith Cooper

Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper welcomes a new audit manager Rachel Wales to its growing team, marking the company’s 23rd audit hire this year.
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8th October 2024

Deaf children bring their dreams to life in art project

A deaf photographer has been encouraging children at a city school to follow their dreams and believe that any career is possible despite their hearing loss.
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8th October 2024

Allica Bank partners with the Federation of Small Businesses to give its members market-leading return on savings

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has signed a partnership with business bank Allica Bank to give FSB members exclusive access to a market-leading rate of return on their savings.
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8th October 2024

Exam success adds up for accountancy firm

A leading Northamptonshire accountancy firm is celebrating the exam successes of more than half a dozen of its colleagues.
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8th October 2024

‘Vital’ CEO Sleepout fundraiser launched to tackle Nottingham’s surging homelessness issue

A charity has warned ‘nobody is safe’ from homelessness, amid reports of a surge in women across Nottingham seeking help to avoid losing their homes.
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8th October 2024

Niche Business Awards announces 2024 winners

THE 10TH ANNUAL CEREMONY PRESENTED 18 AWARDS TO LEICESTERSHIRE BUSINESSES
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8th October 2024

Pro-small business Budget ‘first and best’ chance for Chancellor to secure sustainable growth

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the Chancellor to deliver a decisively pro-small business Budget, saying SMEs are “sick of stagnation.”
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7th October 2024

Derbyshire Senior Site Manager named as Best in the Country for Quality

A Senior Site Manager overseeing the construction of Barratt Homes’ Midshires Meadow development in Whaley Bridge has won a top national award for the quality of the homes being built onsite.
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7th October 2024

How New Packaging Laws Will Impact UK Businesses

New packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are being phased in for the UK, but there’s a delay for paying EPR packaging fees by a year, so it will now come into force in 2025.
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7th October 2024

Pall-Ex CPC Academy team win at inaugural RTITB Safety Summit Awards

Pall-Ex, the number one palletised freight distribution network for quality, is celebrating after its CPC training provision was recognised at the first-ever Training Awards, coordinated by RTITB.
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7th October 2024

Medilink Midlands Innovation Builder launches at Innovation Day 2024

On the 3rd of October 2024, over 250 guests, presenters and exhibitors attended Medilink Midlands’ annual flagship event, Innovation Day 2024.
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7th October 2024

Ripley salon celebrates 40 years in the town

The team at KH Hair Ripley is celebrating as the salon reaches a 40 year milestone in the town. 
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7th October 2024

Rutland-Based Specialist Recruiter Shortlisted for Prestigious Soldiering On Award

Rutland-based Nick Orde-Powlett, Founder of specialist school estates recruiter TIB Services Ltd, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Soldiering On Awards 2024. In two weeks’ time, the organisation will be celebrated at a black-tie event
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7th October 2024

Marketing agency MacMartin acquires Derbyshire Chartered Institute of Marketing Study Centre

Award-winning marketing agency, MacMartin, proudly announces its acquisition of The Marketing and Leadership Academy (TMLA).
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5th October 2024

Corby company clinches another awards finalist spot!

Continuing in its streak of award nominations, Corby-based See Limited has been announced as a finalist for the Best Carbon Reduction Innovation or Practice Award at the prestigious Building Innovation Awards.
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5th October 2024

Winners Announced for the Midlands Family Business Awards 2024

The Midlands Family Business Awards 2024, which celebrate family businesses across the East and West Midlands, has revealed its full list of winners at an Award Ceremony on 3 October 2024 at Athena in Leicester.
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5th October 2024

Star Platforms Shines a Light on Forever Stars Charity Through ‘WE RISE’ Initiative

Star Platforms, a leading powered access specialist, is proud to announce its support for Forever Stars by donating £650 as part of its 'WE RISE' initiative.
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5th October 2024

Leading Nottingham Recruitment Firm Moves to Four-Day Week

The Protocol Group, a recruitment company headquartered in Nottingham, has announced that staff can choose to work a four-day week.
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5th October 2024

RH Commercial Vehicles expands territory with acquisition of new site in Coventry

RHCV has announced the acquisition of Renault Truck Commercials Coventry dealership for an undisclosed sum, making them one of the leading independent distributors in the Renault Trucks Network.
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5th October 2024

Family support charity receives £1,500 donation from Northampton housebuilder

Established in 1973, Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age.
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4th October 2024

Visitors take first tours of new showhomes at Ashberry Homes’ Swinfen Vale development near Coalville

Two showhomes were unveiled at Ashberry Homes’ new Swinfen Vale development in Ellistown, near Coalville at the weekend.
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4th October 2024

Triumph for heritage preservation as Britain’s last major bellfoundry saved

Construction works to protect and enhance the Grade II* Listed buildings and onsite museum at Taylor’s Bellfoundry in Loughborough - the last bellfoundry of its kind in Britain – are now complete.
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4th October 2024

Partnership agreed between University of Derby and educational and conservation charity

A partnership between the University of Derby and a charity that supports the economy, sustainability and development of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site has been agreed. 
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4th October 2024

Popeyes® announces new Nottingham drive-thru

Nottingham’s chicken fans are set to celebrate, as Popeyes® UK announces a second restaurant is opening its doors – and lanes.
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4th October 2024

Framework Launches Urgent Appeal To Save Vital Street Outreach Services

To mark World Homeless Day on 10 October, the charity working to help rough sleepers off the streets of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is launching an urgent appeal to save its street outreach services as numbers sleeping rough have soared by 35 percent.
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4th October 2024

Hallam Welcomes Latest PR Client, Serenity Shield

Hallam is delighted to announce its latest client: Serenity Shield.
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4th October 2024

Two Superior Wellness Directors Named in SpaRetailer’s Prestigious 30 Under 40 for 2024

Superior Wellness is proud to announce that two of its directors, Rob Carlin, Managing Director, and Gareth Ward, Global Sales Director, have been recognised in SpaRetailer’s 2024 30 Under 40 list, highlighting their exceptional contributions to the hot t
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4th October 2024

New ownership for Midlands workplace design firm after successful management buyout

Leicestershire workplace consultancy and commercial interior design company Blueprint Interiors has undergone a management buyout (MBO), following a decision by the firm’s chairman and founder, Rob Day, to move towards retirement.
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4th October 2024

SEO platform set for expansion with intellectual property loan

Leicestershire’s Hike SEO, a digital marketing platform which guides small businesses with little to no knowledge of SEO to the top of search engine rankings, has secured a £250,000 intellectual property-backed loan from NatWest to support its growth plan
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4th October 2024

Financial Controller Steps Up to the Board at John Pye

Nottingham headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, has bolstered its Board with the appointment of Bruce Burton as a Director.
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3rd October 2024

Local company raises vital funds for Corby Foodbank with charity golf day

Thirty golfers from RS  in Corby, a global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, have raised more than £850 at a charity golf day in aid of Corby Foodbank, which distributes three-day emergency, non-perishable food parcels to lo
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3rd October 2024

Health and safety consultancy strengthens team with two new industry specialists

A former RAF Firefighter and a former Laboratory Analyst are among two new recruits set to strengthen the team at a Northampton-based health and safety consultancy.
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3rd October 2024

Fitness Meets Wellness: St Peters Quarter and Pure Gym Team Up for World Mental Health Day

A free event to celebrate World Mental Health Day takes place in Derby on Thursday, October 10 – thanks to the St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) and Pure Gym.
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3rd October 2024

Nicky and Bonnie take the lead in the fight against MND

Business owner Nicky Buckley is taking the lead in the fight against motor neurone disease (MND) alongside her beloved cocker spaniel, Bonnie.
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3rd October 2024

Frozen foods distributor Central Foods partners with Tyson Foods to supply UK food service sector

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has partnered with global food company Tyson Foods’ UK division to increase Tyson’s distribution to independent frozen food wholesalers in the UK.
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3rd October 2024

Center Parcs launches new app in time for Winter Wonderland

Center Parcs has launched a brand-new app in time for Winter Wonderland, which returns to Sherwood Forest on Monday 4 November.
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3rd October 2024

The Access Group to acquire job management platform Tradify

The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to mid-market organisations in the UK, Ireland, the US and Asia Pacific, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tradify, extending its offering in ERP software
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2nd October 2024

Finalists announced for prestigious Access to Higher Education (HE) Celebration event

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is gearing up for a spectacular awards evening dedicated to celebrating all that is Access to Higher Education.
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2nd October 2024

Leicester celebrates year of Creative Industries anniversaries in 2024

Anniversaries of Cultural Quarter business centres include 20 years of LCB Depot, 15 years of Phoenix Leicester and 10 years of Makers Yard
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2nd October 2024

Derbion launches search for 2025 charity partner

Derbion has announced that it is searching for a new charity partner for 2025 as part its ongoing initiative, Derbion Cares.
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2nd October 2024

Shared Ownership Week: Leicestershire housing association highlights the scheme as a path to affordable home ownership

Platform Home Ownership is marking Shared Ownership Week (September 25 – October 1) by highlighting Shared Ownership as an affordable way of getting onto the property ladder and the various benefits of taking that route, when other options may not be avai
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2nd October 2024

Peak Converters announce investment in solar energy

Leading Wirksworth based foam and fibre converter, Peak converters has announced that this month will see the start of its solar energy project, which will involve the installation of five hundred solar panels on its factory roof.
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2nd October 2024

Leicester Business Festival unveils 10th anniversary line-up with over 70 impactful events

Celebrating a decade of success, the highly anticipated LBF 2024 line-up has been revealed, featuring over 70 impressive events – now open for free booking on the official Leicester Business Festival website. 
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2nd October 2024

Catering students grow their skills with foraging workshop

Nottingham College catering students had a unique opportunity to explore the flavours and sustainability of fresh, homegrown ingredients, thanks to GrowNotts Managing Director, Jack Harris, who shared his knowledge on foraging and the importance of choosi
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2nd October 2024

KH Hair completes physical challenges for Leicester Children’s Holidays

The team at KH Hair in Leicester has rounded up a month of movement to help raise money for the Leicester Children’s Holidays charity with a 5K run at Victoria Park.
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2nd October 2024

Loughborough University announces agreement with local geopark

Loughborough University has announced a wide-ranging agreement with the organisation behind Charnwood Forest’s bid to become a UNESCO Global Geopark.
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1st October 2024

Chamber outlines Autumn Budget asks for new government

Investment in skills, reform of business rates and a strengthened trade strategy are among six key asks set out by East Midlands Chamber, ahead of the government's Autumn Statement on 30th October.
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1st October 2024

BDO Midlands welcomes new UK Managing Partner

Kyla Bellingall, Regional Managing Partner at BDO in the Midlands, has welcomed BDO UK’s new Managing Partner who begins his new role today [1 Oct 2024] restating the firm’s commitment to the mid market.
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1st October 2024

Space Park Leicester celebrates World Space Week with exclusive art exhibition by Matt Turner

In celebration of World Space Week (4-10 October), Space Park Leicester is thrilled to announce a special exhibition of work by renowned Leicester space artist Matt Turner.
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1st October 2024

Multi-million redevelopment works progressing well for Sutton on Sea Colonnade

Midlands contractor, G F Tomlinson, is on schedule with works for construction of a new multifunctional building and grounds at Sutton on Sea’s former Colonnade and Pleasure Gardens site.
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1st October 2024

Leading property consultancy announces 24 promotions across East Midlands

A leading property consultancy has announced 24 promotions across the East Midlands following a strong period of success for the firm.
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1st October 2024

Rothera Bray LLP announces merger with Massers

Rothera Bray LLP strengthens its position as one of the East Midlands’ leading law firms by announcing its merger with Massers, a well-established and reputable firm known for its commitment to excellent client care.
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1st October 2024

John Pye footballers push to reclaim Charity Shield in Baby Loss Awareness fundraising match

Nottingham-based John Pye & Sons is preparing to field what it hopes is its best ever team for an annual Charity Shield Football match, with the goal of regaining the winners title to take the lead in games won since the Forever Stars charity fundraiser b
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1st October 2024

New Director joins Board of East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster

Cyber security specialist Rob Kneller has become the third Director of the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster.
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1st October 2024

Chance job interview at 35,000 feet launches new service for Derby firm

A Notts-based seamstress has seen her business take off after a casual chat on a holiday plane landed her a job offer she could not refuse.  
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1st October 2024

Business leaders to get free expert advice at first ever Lincolnshire Business Showcase

The free-to-attend event will offer talks on handling difficult conversations, new employment rights, and how to target the right market for your business
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30th September 2024

New Associate Provost appointed to lead on Industry Engagement

The University of Derby has appointed a new Associate Provost to lead on Industry Engagement and to drive forward employability, enterprise and business development.
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30th September 2024

Derbyshire homebuilder prepares students for the working world

Leading developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes has conducted a series of mock job interviews for the students at Springwell Community College in Chesterfield.
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30th September 2024

Business leaders across the East Midlands invited to make their voices heard

A new board that will strengthen links between businesses and East Midlands Combined County Authority is recruiting members.  
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30th September 2024

Vistry Group gets green light to build 763 new homes at Top Wighay, Hucknall, with almost £6m investment for the local community

Vistry Group, the UK’s leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes, has been given the green light to build 763 much-needed new homes at Top Wighay, Nottinghamshire with almost £6million committed to bolstering local services.
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30th September 2024

College to stage weekend open event

A Saturday open event is coming to West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus on Saturday 5 October to give young people the chance to find out more about college life and the courses available.
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30th September 2024

The Friary and Tesco Nottingham take on Mount Snowdon, raising £3,272

Leading Nottingham charity, The Friary, has teamed up with Tesco employees in Nottingham to walk up Mount Snowdon, raising over £3,200 for charity.  
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30th September 2024

Northamptonshire developer joins brand new community in Wellingborough

Now officially launched, the leading developer will be delivering a range of three, four and five bedroom homes to the new neighbourhood.
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30th September 2024

Derby based medical device manufacturer celebrates National Manufacturing Day

Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading employee-owned manufacturers and distributors of single-use, sterile Ward & Theatre Consumables and Custom Procedure Packs, proudly hosted an educational and inspiring workshop for local Derby pupils yesterday,
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