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7th May 2021

CHILDREN FIRST DERBY SECURES £321,529 LOTTERY FUNDING

Local charity, and East Midlands Chamber member, Children First Derby, has been awarded vital funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to ensure the continued provision of their highly valued Mentoring Service for the next five years

7th May 2021

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS ANNOUNCES NEW NOTTINGHAM BRANCH

Orangetheory Fitness, the fitness revolution that has swept America, has named Nottingham as the location for its newest UK studio, set to open in May and bringing 10 new jobs to the city.

7th May 2021

Business Growth Heads 'Sky High' for East Midlands Recruitment Group

Sky Recruitment Solutions and its sister company Capella Professional have announced multiple staff hires and new office locations following a major business boom during the Covid-19 pandemic.

7th May 2021

SMALL NOTTINGHAM FIRMS LOOKING TO LEAVE CITY CENTRE POST-LOCKDOWN

A NOTTINGHAM organisation that rents out office space says it has seen an increase in the number of businesses wanting to move from the city centre and into local communities.

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Win signed book and business coaching from former Foxes Chief Executive

Former Leicester City Football Club Chief Executive Barrie Pierpoint has teamed up with Love Business News to offer readers the chance to win a signed copy of his latest book, plus three days of business coaching.

7th May 2021

PayPlan appoints new Chief Operating Officer

PayPlan has appointed experienced strategic leader, Tasneem Bhamji, as Chief Operating Officer to transform its operation and lead its multi-channel debt advice service to meet increased demand.

7th May 2021

Exercise can help support recovery of patients with lasting COVID symptoms, study finds

Patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19 who completed a six week, supervised rehabilitation programme demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, according to researchers at the National Inst

7th May 2021

BLUE SPACES: TIME SPENT BY WATER BRINGS HAPPINESS

Nottingham may be landlocked, but there are many beautiful places to spend time near water including the River Trent, Grantham Canal and lakes or ponds at Country Parks.

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Government Guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, all UK employers will be able to access support to continue paying part of their employees’ salary for those employees that would otherwise have been laid off during this crisis.

6th May 2021

Business leaders urged to adopt winning mindset

Leicestershire business leaders are being offered a unique opportunity to tap into the mindsight of elite sporting performers to help their continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

6th May 2021

RUSSELL ROOF TILES STRENGTHENS NORTHERN SALES TEAM

Pioneering Burton on Trent based pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has expanded its Northern sales team to meet unprecedented growth and support customer demand across the North of England.

6th May 2021

Derbyshire School Enhances their IT Provision with New IT Support Contract

As a majority of children return to the classroom following the second national lockdown, William Gilbert Endowed Primary School and Nursery in Duffield have taken further steps to enhance their IT provision having appointed Link ICT as their new provider

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Covid-19: A message from Love Business

These are challenging times for business and although our ethos is to only shout about good news, we’ve created a Covid-19 Business Support Hub to support you with tips, advice and ideas from your fellow businesses to help you get through the crisis.

6th May 2021

University-founded companies win British Data Awards

Fast-scaling tech companies founded by Loughborough University researchers and an entrepreneurial graduate have been named winners at the 2021 British Data Awards in quality field that included FTSE 100 giants, tech unicorns, public sector bodies and not-

6th May 2021

GASCOINES WINS SALES AWARD AT THE BRITISH PROPERTY AWARDS

LEADING estate agent Gascoines celebrating its most recent success, after winning the Gold Award at the British Property’s Southwell Sales Awards 2021.

6th May 2021

Nottinghamshire furniture designer secures £500,000 MEIF funding package

Sylvan Enterprises (“Sylvan”) has received a £500,000 loan through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”) ESEM Debt Finance fund and backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”).

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Focus on what you can do during the COVID-19 Crisis

It's easy to have your energy drained by the constant news feeds and worrying about what might happen. No good comes from spending energy on the things you can't do or have no control over.

6th May 2021

Charterpoint secures planning permission for Leicestershire care home

Senior living specialist Charterpoint has secured planning permission for a 73-bed residential care home in Thurnby, Leicestershire.

6th May 2021

Midlands born business swapping portal goes national and gains support from Ex-Dragon’s Den celebrity, Theo Paphitis.

As it approached its first birthday, The UK Swap Shop (created in Derby) has just seen huge growth in both followers and business swappers, securing membership of the prestigious Small Business Sunday club (SBS), created by Ex-Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Th

6th May 2021

Construction firm lays foundations for sporting dreams

Derby construction firm Hodgkinson Builders is hoping to build up the nation’s sporting success by becoming the latest sponsor of the Derbyshire Institute of Sport (DIS).

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Your people and their wellbeing during COVID-19 Crisis

Everyone's primary focus should be on the health and wellbeing of those around us, which is why the Government's advised restricting non-essential business travel and working from home where practical and possible.

6th May 2021

Partnership launched to fast track drug discovery

The University of Nottingham is part of a new industry collaboration launched to accelerate drug discovery projects that will fast track research from lab to patient.

6th May 2021

Housebuilder welcomes new managing director

A Tamworth-based housebuilder has announced a key new appointment.

6th May 2021

WELCOME NEWS FOR COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS SEEKING RATES RELIEF FOR EMPTY PREMISES

A recent High Court judgement has provided commercial property landlords with reassurance about the use of ‘cyclical occupation’ schemes as a way to mitigate their liability for business rates on empty properties.

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Cashflow and business continuity for COVID-19 Crisis

It's hard to imagine any organisation who has a business continuity plan for COVID-19. But you need to immediately take time out to consider the activities and actions you can take.

5th May 2021

Landmark skills training report calls for wide-ranging reboot of UK system

A major new report is calling for a root and branch reform of the UK’s training system to help businesses access the skills they need to boost productivity.

5th May 2021

Woodhead Homes named best homebuilder in the UK!

North Nottinghamshire housebuilder, Woodhead Homes, has been named UK House Builder of the Year by the National Federation of Builders (NFB), thanks to its unique luxury development in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

5th May 2021

Awarding winning IT support provider expands team

Your IT Department LTD have welcomed a new recruit to their sales and marketing team and are expecting significant growth in 2021.

5th May 2021

Lemonpath support delivers White Hot growth

UK-based haircare e-commerce business, White Hot Hair,has announced double digit growth since teaming with full-service logistics provider, Leicestershire-based Lemonpath

5th May 2021

DCG helps Berkeley Inns prepare staff for hospitality sector re-opening

Berkeley Inns, the rapidly expanding pub restaurant group, is working with Derby College Group (DCG) to upskill and develop its staff as the hospitality sector prepares to reopen on May 17.

5th May 2021

WALESBY FOREST PRESIDENT SET TO WALK 108-MILE ROBIN HOOD WAY TO RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR THE CENTRE

78-year-old David Huxley, president of the board of trustees at internationally acclaimed Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire, is set to walk the Robin Hood Way – a total of 108 miles – to raise money for the centre.

5th May 2021

Liniar leads the way with Investors In Community Partnership

Industry-leading PVCu systems company Liniar has strengthened its community focus and commitment to ‘doing the right thing’ by joining the Investors in Community platform.

5th May 2021

Leicestershire Business Among 20 UK-India Export Deals Signed

A Leicestershire business has been involved in one of 20 export deals signed, as part of the newly agreed Enhanced Trade Partnership between the UK and India.

5th May 2021

QS Recruitment expands to new central office

Nottingham-based recruitment firm QS Recruitment, who has been active in the East Midlands for over 25 years, has invested in a more central location in Nottingham as business continues to grow.

5th May 2021

Welcome Davi - senior NHS lawyer joins leadership organisation Ignite Your Inner Potential

AN award-winning businesswoman and former Head of Legal Services for an NHS Trust has joined Derby-based leadership and development organisation, Ignite Your Inner Potential.

5th May 2021

FHP SELL RIVER FRONTED DEVELOPMENT SITE FOR GILBERT & HALL

Acting on behalf of Gilbert & Hall, the long established luxury family house builders, David Hargreaves of FHP Property Consultants has completed the sale of a prime site at Riverside Way next to the Wilford Toll Bridge overlooking the River Trent.

5th May 2021

Fast track degree programme accelerates Fairfield engineers towards Industry 4.0

An SME engineering firm involved in prestigious projects including Tower Bridge, Wimbledon Centre Court’s retractable roof, the London Eye, and the Falkirk Wheel, has fast tracked the training of its engineers after partnering with Siemens.

4th May 2021

East Midlands care sector boosted by new partnership between Greetwell Purchasing Solutions and EMCARE

Lincolnshire based procurement specialists Greetwell Purchasing Solutions has been named as a commercial partner by East Midlands Care (EMCARE) to boost their support for the care sector across the region.

4th May 2021

NG brings prime Chesterfield mixed-use building to market

A prime mixed-use development in the centre of Chesterfield is up for sale through commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.

4th May 2021

Globe-trotting Ventola on course for entertainment and leisure industry reopening

An LED lighting firm has bolstered its reputation in the Family Entertainment Centre industry following a raft of project wins across the world.

4th May 2021

Nottingham Architect Reveals 'Grand Designs' for Expansion

A booming Nottingham architectural practice has become so successful that after just four years at its current offices, it’s had to buy the building next door.

4th May 2021

22 years in the making and Rugby Services is now open!

Andrew Granger & Co’s professional team went from managing 25 acres of farmland adjacent to the M6 to facilitating the sale of a leasehold for the site, for the creation of a brand-new motorway service area.

4th May 2021

VILLAGE SCHOOL WELCOMES DONATION FROM AMAZON

Barlborourgh Primary School has received a donation of £2,500 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield.

4th May 2021

Spotlight turns on nightclub exhibition project managed by Focus

Museum exhibition project management specialist Focus is celebrating the opening of the Night Fever: Designing Club Culture exhibition at V&A Dundee which unveiled on 1st May.

4th May 2021

BB&J Choose Safe and Sound As Charity of the Year

Leading commercial property consultancy BB&J Commercial have adopted child exploitation specialists Safe and Sound as their charity of the year.

4th May 2021

Let’s Get Lost selects Lamp as new charity partner

Leicestershire-based company to donate proceeds from discounted kayaking tickets to support local mental health charity

4th May 2021

COLLABORATION IS KING AS CONSTRUCTING EXCELLENCE LAUNCHES NEW DIPLOMA

REPRESENTATIVES from some of the construction industry’s biggest names have been announced as part of the tutoring team for Constructing Excellence Midlands’ new diploma in collaborative working in construction.

4th May 2021

Expansion and new premises for Derby Bridal store!

In spite of the impact the Corona virus pandemic has had on the wedding industry, owners of Tiffany Jordan Bridal have continued to invest and expand their business in Derby City Centre. They are well and truly ready to capitalise on a wedding boom when t

4th May 2021

JOHN PYE AUCTIONS EXPANDS ACROSS THE IRISH SEA AS PART OF GROWTH PLANS

THE UK’s largest online auction house John Pye Auctions is set to expand into Northern Ireland, with the acquisition of a new 3.5-acre site outside of Ballymena that will make it the biggest commercial auction house in the country.

4th May 2021

University announces vision for iconic city centre business school

The University of Derby has announced its vision to build a new, iconic business school in the centre of the city.

4th May 2021

PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 702-BED STUDENT ACCOMODATION AT THE ISLAND QUARTER

PLANS for the latest stage of The Island Quarter development will feature accommodation for Nottingham’s growing student population, with the developer behind the scheme submitting plans to Nottingham City Council today (DATE).

4th May 2021

Stars join Nottingham Playhouse’s digital theatre project

Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Julie Hesmondhalgh and Frances de le Tour are amongst the actors starring in its digital theatre project Still Life.

1st May 2021

Engage. Empower. Excel. – Smith Cooper launch new company values

As part of the next stage of its continued growth and strategic development, Midlands based accountants and business advisors, Smith Cooper, have launched new core values, in order to underpin the firm’s continued growth.

30th April 2021

EX-ARMED FORCES MEMBERS GIVEN ROUTE INTO CONSTRUCTION WITH LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUILDER

Coalville-based developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands has provided the foundation for a career in construction for three former members of the Armed Forces.

30th April 2021

Former Derby College Welding students all offered Doosan Babcock national apprenticeships

Five former Derby College Group (DCG) level 3 Welding students saw off strong competition to secure apprenticeships with leading power systems company Doosan Babcock.

30th April 2021

BIRDS BAKERY SUPPORTS TREETOPS HOSPICE WITH £3K DONATION

CRAFT BAKER Birds Bakery has showed its support by donating £3,000 to one of its chosen charities of the year, Treetops Hospice.

30th April 2021

Chesterfield Mayor sworn in for extended term

Councillor Glenys Falconer has been officially sworn into her extended term in office as Chesterfield’s 380th Mayor, at Chesterfield Borough Council’s Annual Council meeting.

30th April 2021

New Site on Track to Bring NEW Service to Local firms

Leading East Midlands independent Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is on track to open its fifth site next month and is still recruiting.

30th April 2021

National charity moves to new offices in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire

New UK headquarters for asbestos-related cancer charity, Mesothelioma UK

30th April 2021

EarthSense Receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise and Recognised as an Outstanding British Brand

EarthSense, the air quality specialist today announced that it has been awarded the royal seal of approval by the Queen’s Award for Enterprise following exponential commercial growth.

30th April 2021

People and Skills Week 2021: The Skills Landscape Beyond Recovery

Wednesday, 16 June 2021 - 9:30am - 12:00pm

30th April 2021

Atlantic rowing challenge dream nearly sank - until Roodsafe got on board

A fundraising trans-Atlantic rowing challenge that is about to end wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Roodsafe, the Nottingham-based leader in working at height safety solutions, which stepped in to support it as its main sponsor.

30th April 2021

Optima UK’s GREAT start to helping people get back to work

Optima UK, the Enderby-based recruitment, training, and consultancy business, has begun delivering its part of a GREAT Project programme to get Leicestershire people ready for work and training.

30th April 2021

Fab four of Nottingham’s finest creative agencies collaborate in regional success story for UK-leading healthcare provider

ottingham’s reputation as a national hub for creative and digital expertise is being reinforced, after homegrown health brand Medichecks handpicked its key partners from the city’s foremost agency talent – and has subsequently seen its business go from st

30th April 2021

Skydiving centre completes 6,000 skydives in a month as post-lockdown experience economy thrives

Adrenaline junkies, bucket listers, birthday celebrators and charity fundraisers have all been ‘descending’ on Skydive Langar this month as the skydiving centre completed a record 6,000 jumps in one month thanks to lockdown relaxation and the thriving exp

30th April 2021

BBC Children In Need grant supports young people in Derby on their pathway to employment

YMCA Derbyshire is helping young people get ready for work thanks to a grant from the BBC Children In Need Youth Futures fund.

30th April 2021

East Midlands spent more than £3 billion on new housing during 2019-20

South Derbyshire is the fastest-growing area for housing developments in the East Midlands.

30th April 2021

Digital marketing agency Impression plants 10,000 trees

Nottingham and London based digital marketing agency Impression has planted over 10,000 trees and hopes to raise awareness to inspire other businesses to do the same.

29th April 2021

New addition to the Derby-based CEA farming start-up’s scientific research team

Dr. Chris Adams joins Light Science Technologies as Plant Scientist and Specialist in Sensor Development

29th April 2021

Riverside location "perfect for return to the office"

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have brought to market a high-quality detached two-storey office building on the popular Riverside Business Park in Nottingham.

29th April 2021

Node4 is named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for the second year in a row

East Midlands-based technology company, Node4, which has offices across the UK, has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for the second year in a row by Great Place to Work®, ranking at 29. This prestigious accolade is a recognition of the organisa

29th April 2021

Sunny Accountants commits to donating a percentage of new client fees to The Cystic Fibrosis Trust

Nottinghamshire accountancy firm, Sunny Accountants, has announced that five per cent of its fees from its new clients throughout the next 12 months will be donated to its Charity of the Year – The Cystic Fibrosis Trust.

29th April 2021

DERBY COMPANY DEVELOPS GROUNDBREAKING EDUCATION SOFTWARE

Successful, new, start-up company, School Transition Limited, based in Derby, has developed and released a new software portal that enables schools to seamlessly transfer data for pupils transitioning from primary to secondary education.

29th April 2021

CONNECT DERBY LAUNCHES FURNISHED OFFICES AT FRIAR GATE STUDIOS

Connect Derby, the city’s primary managed workspace provider, is expanding its offering with the launch of new fully furnished Covid-secure office accommodation at its Friar Gate Studios headquarters.

29th April 2021

Konica Minolta partners with Digital Office Services to deliver enhanced print and digital solutions

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has today announced its new partnership with East Midlands-based Digital Office Services (DOS).

29th April 2021

SPRING 2021 BRINGS CHANGES TO HARRIER

Spring 2021 brings changes to Harrier’s management team. In May, Andy Smith will be travelling to the UAE applying his knowledge and experience to assist with the delivery of Expo 2020 Dubai

29th April 2021

IT specialists help to boost visitor experience at the National Justice Museum

A fast-growing Derbyshire IT firm has completed a major project with the National Justice Museum in Nottingham to help it get ready for reopening to the public in May.

29th April 2021

Local author goes barefoot for mental health charity 5km challenge

Leicestershire author, Stewart Bint, will be going barefoot from 10-16 May as he takes on two 5km walks during Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

29th April 2021

The World’s Oldest Department Store Invests in Delivery Vehicles.

Bennetts: The World’s Oldest Department Store has returned to its roots and invested in a fleet of vehicles to ensure its centuries-old reputation for customer service is matched in the modern world of online shopping.

29th April 2021

Altia gains Queen's Award recognition and recruits two to board

NorthEdge portfolio business Altia has been named a Queen’s Award for Enterprise winner for International Trade.

29th April 2021

HUUB wins Queen's Award for Innovation

HUUB, which has become a world leader in triathlon gear, has now received Royal approval after being awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation.

29th April 2021

Cromwell ranks 11th in UK's Best Workplaces 2021

UK’S BEST WORKPLACE ACCOLADE FOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTOR CROMWELL

29th April 2021

Henry Winning & Co Ltd. Wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

With history dating back to its inception in 1880, Henry Winning & Co Ltd. are leading twine and string manufacturers in Glasgow and following its acquisition in 2014 by The TruNet Group, it has firmly established itself as a World Leader.

28th April 2021

Stop Food Waste Day: Leicestershire food safety specialist urges a circular food economy

Today we mark Stop Food Waste Day, April 28, and its aim of making a change regarding the global food waste issue is one that resonates with people everywhere. From hotels and restaurants through to the general public who consume food, sustainability is n

28th April 2021

FREE Online Webinar - Thinking Creatively to Survive and Thrive

Are you responsible for implementing strategies to keep your business moving forward in this ever-changing and challenging environment?

28th April 2021

Local business urges others to consider the benefits of the apprenticeship incentive bonus scheme

Pinewood Property Estates Ltd and Chesterfield College are urging Derbyshire businesses to make the most of the government’s apprenticeship bonus scheme which launched earlier this month.

28th April 2021

LAW FIRM SEES INCREASE IN GDPR BREACH ENQUIRIES

It will soon have been three years since GDPR was introduced in the UK, after coming into effect in May 2018. During those years, law firm Nelsons has seen a consistent increase in the number of enquiries it has received relating to GDPR breaches, in part

28th April 2021

CITY’S YOUNG PEOPLE TO “KICKSTART” THEIR CAREERS AT NOTTINGHAM CASTLE

NOTTINGHAM Castle Trust, an independent not-for-profit charitable trust, hasprovided a boost to those looking to jumpstart their careers,by announcing a range of placements for applicants aged 16-24 that are currently claiming Universal Credit.

28th April 2021

Bridge Help adds to growing team with new appointment

Chesterfield-based bridging loan provider Bridge Help has added to its growing team with the appointment of Naseer Ahmed as Head of Sales for London and the South East.

28th April 2021

Scheme launched to attract businesses into Derby city centre

A £1.75 million initiative has been launched by Derby City Council to encourage more businesses to locate in the heart of Derby.

27th April 2021

GASCOINES WINS SALES AWARD AT THE BRITISH PROPERTY AWARDS

LEADING estate agentGascoinesis celebrating its most recent success, after winning the Gold Award at the British Property’s Southwell Sales Awards 2021

27th April 2021

Team is on the ball with Esports tournament

Three students have put West Nottinghamshire College in second place in the AoC Sport FIFA 21 Cup, without any injuries or even getting mud on their boots.

27th April 2021

Virus restrictions again force organisers to cancel town's popular classic car show

Organisers of the popular Ilkeston Heritage and Classic Vehicle Show have cancelled this year's event because of the Government restrictions dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

27th April 2021

Leicestershire’s Small Businesses ‘At Risk’ Of Trading Illegally Due To Lack Of Knowledge Around New EU Trading Rules

Four months since the Brexit deal was signed, there are many hundreds of micro, small and medium sized businesses across the county who could be at risk of trading illegally

27th April 2021

Sygnature Discovery expands US presence with office in Bay Area biotech hub

The new office presence comes in the wake of another year of impressive growth for the company, which has recently expanded operations at its headquarters in Nottingham, UK, as well as opening a second co-located integrated drug discovery site at the worl

27th April 2021

Local Logistics Firm Reveals Top 100 Place

Ambitious independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group which has three sites based in the East Midlands, has appeared for the first time in The Sunday Times Profit Track 100 2021, which ranks Britain’s 100 private companies with the fastest-growi

27th April 2021

LOUGHBOROUGH'S BLUE LIGHT CARD COMPLETES 60TH HIRE IN 12 MONTHS

Blue Light Card, the UK’s leading specialist discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, has announced a record 60 hires in the 12 months leading up to March 2021, creating a variety of jobs in Loughborough

27th April 2021

Greenzone complete shareholder buy out to launch its growth plan

An independent waste management business, Greenzone Facilities Management Ltd, has successfully completed a shareholder buy out with support from Virgin Money.

27th April 2021

MAVEN CAPITAL PARTNERS AQUIRES NOTTINGHAM PROPERTY FOR £3.7 MILLION

UK Alternative Asset Manager aims to secure planning consent for purpose built student accommodation scheme.

27th April 2021

TWYCROSS ZOO BOOSTED BY DONATION FROM AMAZON

Twycross Zoo in Atherstone has received a donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre team in Kegworth.

27th April 2021

Experienced project and operations professional joins Mather Jamie

Experienced project and operations professional Andy Smith has joined Loughborough based strategic land and commercial property consultancy Mather Jamie as their business manager.

26th April 2021

FHP hires two business rates experts

Leading property consultancy, FHP, has strengthened its business rates team by investing in the appointment of two new hires.

26th April 2021

RUSSELL ROOF TILES ANNOUNCES LATEST MOD PROJECT

Burton based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has been selected for its first Ministry of Defence (MOD) re-roofing project in Oxfordshire – the latest in a long line of MOD contracts.

26th April 2021

A former Market Harborough nightclub is set to be transformed into high-end boutique apartments

A former Market Harborough nightclub is set to be transformed into high-end boutique apartments by a specialist property company run by a family who used to enjoy nights out at the venue.

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