News from September 2017 - Love Business East Midlands

29th September 2017

New apprenticeship system is increasing costs and uncertainty for business

Six months after its introduction, businesses remain in the dark about how best to utilise the Apprenticeship Levy, according to a survey released today (Friday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in conjunction with Middlesex University London.

The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre

29th September 2017

OP BUSINESSES BACK THE NOTTINGHAM 2023 BID

A GROWING number of top Nottingham businesses are flying the flag for the city’s European Capital of Culture 2023 bid.

29th September 2017

UK’s leading innovation event comes to the Midlands

The UK’s leading innovation event, Innovate 2017, is coming to the Midlands in November

29th September 2017

Workers' pedal-pushing power produces pounds to give sick children holidays

TEN employees from an Ilkeston firm swapped work clothes for cycling shorts and helmets to take part in a charity bike ride for a local good cause.

28th September 2017

Corrie Stars Join Businessman To Raise Funds For Toby Aged Four

A Derby based business man has pledged his support towards a spectacular celebrity charity ball which will be held in aid of a little boy who is desperately trying to raise money for antibodies to help fight stage-four Neuroblastoma.

28th September 2017

BANK STAFF TRANSFORM DAY CARE CENTRE’S GARDEN

A team of 25 staff from Cambridge & Counties Bank volunteered to improve the garden at a Leicester day care centre for people living with dementia

28th September 2017

R&D Tax Success for Retail Sector Manufacturer

ASG Consultants have been successful in identifying for CAEM UK a substantial £30,000 in Tax Benefit and it all started from a telephone call!

27th September 2017

New business tax partner joins Newby Castleman

Leicestershire-based chartered accountancy firm Newby Castleman is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacquelyn Kimber as a business tax partner.

27th September 2017

Building services company J Tomlinson releases time lapse video of new ambulance station

A time lapse video showing the construction of a new community ambulance station for West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has been unveiled by construction services company J Tomlinson.

27th September 2017

Russell Scanlan Discusses Underinsurance in the Sharing Economy

From cars to office space, the UK’s services and products are increasingly being shared out for rental as part of the booming ‘sharing economy’. This direct hire, mostly over the internet, can leave suppliers wide open to underinsurance.

27th September 2017

Leicester’s Premier Business Expo Celebrates 11 Years

The annual Leicestershire Business Expo to be held this year at the Leicester City Football Club, on 26th October is celebrating its eleventh successful event this year. Bookings are flooding in from businesses, not just in the City, but all across Leic

26th September 2017

Pioneering sensor technology to be developed by University of Derby and Hevasure

Derbyshire based corrosion control specialists, Hevasure has partnered with The University of Derby to take its monitoring technology to the next level after receiving a grant award from Innovate UK.

26th September 2017

NOTTS AGENCY SUPPORTS RIDING VETERAN TO GET BACK ON THE HORSE

EQUESTRIAN specialist estate agency, Richard Watkinson & Partners has announced a new sponsorship deal with experienced eventer Jacky Beavan ahead of her latest competition at Osberton Horse Trials.

26th September 2017

STUDENTS TO RECEIVE BIG SAVINGS AT NOTTS STUDENT NIGHT

THIS October (4.10.17) intu Victoria Centre has joined forces with Three and Capital Radio to offer exclusive entertainment and competitions for local students.

26th September 2017

Run company vans? You need to read this.

Warning of a more aggressive stance in the proactive 'spot checking of vans’ and significant rise in fines and penalty points for any non-compliant vehicles – with the possibility of custodial sentences for Company Directors.

26th September 2017

CURVE THEATRE WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL EVENTS AWARD

Leicester’s Curve theatre, has received a prestigious national Conference and Incentive Travel Award (C&IT) for Local Offer Live, its annual event for young people with special educational needs and disabilities

26th September 2017

Total Motion Vehicle Management scoop two major awards at East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony

Leicester-based vehicle management company Total Motion, was awarded with both the ‘Outstanding Growth’ and ‘Business of the Year’ awards in Friday evenings East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Awards.

26th September 2017

Sharnford based BrightBridge Solutions Wins East Midlands Chamber Small Business of the Year 2017 for Leicestershire

BrightBridge Solutions, a Leicestershire based IT solution provider, have been announced as winners of the Small Business of the Year 2017 for Leicestershire by the East Midlands Chamber. The region’s most prestigious business awards took place at Athe

25th September 2017

Local businesses to help youngsters go wild!

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust recently piloted its first ‘Wild Days Out for Business’, a unique programme that the Trust has developed to help businesses enhance team building, communication skills, promote wellbeing and encourage good mental health amongst e

25th September 2017

NEW TEAM MEMBER HIRED AT PAB LANGUAGE CENTRE FOR OUR COLCHESTER OFFICE.

We are pleased to announce that the PAB Languages Centre team is continuing to grow, Sarra Ellis will be joining us as our new PA and Marketing Assistant.

25th September 2017

Derby HR and training firm supports National Work Life Week

The team at Awbery in Derbyshire are being encouraged to think about how they can improve the balance between home life and the office as part of National Work Life Week (2-6 October 2017).

25th September 2017

Ashbourne business raises funds for military rehabilitation centre

An Ashbourne-based construction company has raised £6,700 for the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC).

25th September 2017

Car Store Recruitment Days Roll-Out Nationwide

Evans Halshaw Car Store has announced ten Recruitment Days in five UK locations, as part of a recruitment drive for their new branches opening this year.

25th September 2017

COFFEE OUSTS BUILDERS’ TEA AS THE FAVOURITE DRINK FOR BUILDERS

In preparation for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning this week, staff at leading Leicestershire homebuilder, David Wilson Homes East Midlands are revealing their hot drink preferences and giving advice on how to make the best cuppa.

25th September 2017

BUILDERS BRAVE THE SHAVE FOR MACMILLAN

Kind hearted staff at Leicestershire-based David Wilson Homes East Midlands have ‘braved the shave’ for Macmillan Cancer Support by shaving off their hair.

22nd September 2017

Employment Tribunal Fee Scrapping: What Does It Mean For Notts Businesses?

CLEGGS Solicitors will be hosting a breakfast seminar to educate Nottingham's employers on the recent Supreme Court announcement that the fees associated with bringing employment tribunal claims are no longer payable.

22nd September 2017

Staff At Five Star Housebuilder Team Up To Add A Splash Of Colour To Coalville At Fun Run

Staff at David Wilson Homes East Midlands teamed up to run the Coalville Colour Run in support of charity this weekend.

22nd September 2017

Thousands Pledge To Back Nottingham's European Capital Of Culture Bid – Including A Raft Of Famous Faces

More than three-thousand people have pledged online to support Nottingham 2023, just four weeks after the city announced its plan to bid for the coveted title.

22nd September 2017

Mortgage staff tackle the Wolf Run for Pink Pants

Five women from the mortgage department at Hinckley & Rugby have tackled the fearsome Wolf Run challenge to raise money for a breast cancer charity founded by their colleague, Sally Chapman.

22nd September 2017

Councils In Kettering, East Northants And Wellingborough Team Up To Host Exhibition And Forum For Private Landlords

Three local councils are joining forces to host a free exhibition and forum to keep private sector landlords and letting agents in the region up-to-date with the latest legal changes taking place in the world of private renting.

22nd September 2017

Cartwright Appoints Two PR Experts To Boost Growing Team

PR Specialist Felicity Haslehurst has moved from the London base of global PR firm Cohn & Wolfe to take up a senior position at award-winning PR and digital agency Cartwright Communications.

22nd September 2017

Morley Hayes named as a finalist at the Food Awards England 2017

Derbyshire-based Morley Hayes’ two AA star Dovecote Restaurant has been shortlisted for the prestigious Restaurant of the Year - East Midlands award at the fourth annual Food Awards England.

22nd September 2017

Baltic Training creates new industry specific courses

A leading Midlands training provider has created several new courses in its bid to continue to offer young people the highest quality training qualifications and learning experience.

22nd September 2017

Derby MD Shares Her Top Tips For Motivating Your Workforce

HR Specialists Employee Benefits and employee engagement advisors Red Letter Days Motivates have launched 'Motivation Week' this week (18 September) to inspire businesses to think about the ways in which they can keep employees motivated.

22nd September 2017

Linecross celebrates 50 years at the forefront of the UK plastics industry

The Rutland-based Linecross Group is celebrating half a century at the forefront of the UK plastics industry.

20th September 2017

New Sponsor Announced for the Love Business Expo 2018

Toyota and Lexus Derby are proud sponsors of the Love Business Driving initiative.

19th September 2017

Lincoln regeneration led by council bravery says construction firm

Lincoln is a thriving city where opportunities for growth are plentiful, but it needs to shout louder if it is to be recognised on a larger stage according to David Reid, operations manager at Willmott Dixon following a panel debate held in the city.

19th September 2017

Pupils’ dream homes get the nod from Westleigh

Leading developer Westleigh Homes celebrated the launch of a new show home at its family-oriented Butterfields development in Northampton by running two competitions, one with a local primary school and the other with visitors to the development.

19th September 2017

Site Manager Henry named in the top 11 for the country

A Leicestershire Site Manager has been named in the top 11 in the country after being given his second NHBC Regional Award and fifth Seal of Excellence.

19th September 2017

HORIBA MIRA completes autonomous vehicle project with industry leader, JCB

HORIBA MIRA – a world-leader in advanced engineering, research and product testing – has completed a joint project with JCB to develop three unmanned construction machines, capable of conducting autonomous remote mapping, surveying and construction operat

19th September 2017

Aston Martin Liverpool Live to make statement in city

Aston Martin Wilmslow is putting on a show-stopping event that will be a treat for car enthusiasts in the city of Liverpool.

19th September 2017

Leicester’s Red Monkey invest heavily in adult apprenticeship scheme for employees

Leicester based ‘Red Monkey’ have cause to celebrate as eight of their manufacturing staff complete adult apprenticeships in Business Improvement Techniques.

19th September 2017

Major investment sees Interface Polymers expand operations

Interface Polymers has just closed a £2m investment round led by private capital investment group 24Haymarket to advance its unique Polarfin® copolymer additive technology.

19th September 2017

Teddy bears mark 20th anniversary for Notts retailer

FOUR long-serving members of staff and 20 teddy bears joined forces this week to celebrate House of Fraser’s 20th anniversary at intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham.

19th September 2017

Nursery 'quids in' after helping hand from Ward

A waste management firm based in Ilkeston has chipped in with a Â£15,000 community project to refurbish an outdoor play area at a nursery.

19th September 2017

Fresh hope for traumatised young people

Lincoln family counsellors are celebrating a £25,000 grant which will help them to rebuild young lives blighted by sexual abuse or rape.

19th September 2017

HomeServe to join forces with HHIC to boost UK heating industry

Announcement comes as industry unites for annual ‘Gas Safety Week’ campaign 2017

18th September 2017

Christian church to open in former Nottingham swimming baths

FORMER inner-city swimming baths will be transformed into an international living faith church, following a deal overseen by commercial property agency Innes England

18th September 2017

Digital Agency Set To Create 28 Jobs

A multi-award winning Derbyshire digital agency is growing so quickly that it desperately needs more talented new staff to meet demand- 28 to be exact.

18th September 2017

Housebuilder creates four new directorships as expansion continues

A leading developer of affordable and open-market housing has promoted four senior staff to a newly-created Central Services Directorate, to ensure the business is well-equipped for its continuing growth.

18th September 2017

Stratstone Hosts Successful Car Café Events in 2017

Leading luxury car retailer, Stratstone, has just completed supporting Car Café events for 2017, having welcomed car enthusiasts between the months of April to September

18th September 2017

Record year for driver recruitment agency

A specialist driver recruitment agency has enjoyed a year of significant growth and moved to new offices in the Nottingham Sustainability and Enterprise Centre.

18th September 2017

Roythornes solicitors continue to grow with new starter trio

LEADING law firm Roythornes has continued the expansion of its Nottingham office with the recruitment of an additional three members to its talented team of legal experts.

18th September 2017

KH Hair training academy triumphs at National Business awards

The KH Hair Training Academy is celebrating after winning the 'Training Award' at the 2017 British Hairdressing Business Awards (BHBAs).

15th September 2017

Leicestershire homebuyers set to benefit from a range of incentives at the Spinney View home event

Leading developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands has a host of exclusive moving incentives and offers available at a view home event this weekend (16th and 17th September) in Burbage, to help people move into their dream home.

15th September 2017

CPMG awarded for BIM expertise on discovery building scheme

THE design team behind the East Midland’s flagship bioscience facility – The Discovery Building – has scooped an award for subcontractor engagement at the national RICS BIM4SME awards

15th September 2017

Bush & Company expansion brings specialist services to seriously injured people in Scotland

A specialist service for people with catastrophic injuries is being launched in Scotland by Daventry-based Bush & Company, currently the largest provider of expert witness, assessment and case management in England.

15th September 2017

Macildowie sets ambitious charity fundraising target

Nottingham-based recruitment consultancy Macildowie is nearly halfway to reaching its fundraising target of £7,500 for local charities, after the first in a series of events.

15th September 2017

Devastating diagnosis sparks charity fundraiser for Poppy-PR

With more than half of its workforce being affected by cancer, and one of its PR managers announced as one of the top fundraisers for Macmillan, the team at Poppy-PR has revealed that it will be holding a very special networking event on September 29.

14th September 2017

Entrepreneurs to pitch for £5k cash prize and business support

THERE ARE just two weeks for aspiring Notts entrepreneurs to join a ‘dragons-den’ style pitching competition – where they could win a £30,000 bundle of cash, desk space and expert mentoring to help set up or ‘scale up’ their business.

14th September 2017

Quick lettings show appetite for Grade A offices in Nottingham

GRADE A offices in Nottingham were fully let within just four months – showing there continues to be high demand for good quality workplaces in the city centre, according to a commercial property surveyor

14th September 2017

Teddy bears invited to bungee jump in Hinckley

Teddies – and their owners – are invited to enjoy the thrill of the bears bungee jumping off the tower of Hinckley’s St Mary’s Church on September 24.

14th September 2017

Ginger Root in-‘vests’ in customised clothing company

NOTTINGHAM design and print company Ginger Root has expanded its service offering by becoming 50 per cent shareholders in specialist embroidery and garment printing company, Pulse Customwear

14th September 2017

Solutions to run business seminars to mark launch of new Sage software

Business management software provider Solutions for Accounting and CRM is holding a series of business seminars next week to enable firms to get to grips with the latest versions of Sage, the world’s leading small business accountancy system.

14th September 2017

INIT to showcase global innovation at Coach and Bus UK

FOLLOWING global demand for its innovative e-ticketing systems, INIT – world leaders in IT solutions for public transport – is showcasing its smart ticketing solutions and contactless technology at the Coach and Bus UK exhibition from 4 – 5 October on st

14th September 2017

Leicester based Westerby Trustee Services attend The Parliamentary Review Gala

Recently Westerby Trustee Services was delighted to attend The Parliamentary Review Gala to launch the 2017 Review. This was a great honour not only to attend the evening but to be asked to contribute to the Work & Pensions Review.

14th September 2017

Boole Technology Centre earns Willmott Dixon national award nomination

THE construction manager responsible for delivering Lincoln’s £6.5 million Boole Technology Centre has been nominated for a national award

14th September 2017

SDL GROUP ROUNDS OFF SUMMER OF FUNDRAISING WITH HUGE CHARITY DONATION

Property specialist SDL Group has rounded off a spectacular summer of fundraising, donating a total of £13,034.75 to children’s hospice, Donna Louise.

14th September 2017

Pellacraft agree sponsorship with DCCC in time for Boyzone concert

Award winning promotional merchandise suppliers Pellacraft is pleased to announce that it has agreed a sponsorship deal with Derbyshire County Cricket Club, the venue for a forthcoming convert by Boyzone on 16th September.

14th September 2017

Else Solicitors expand corporate team

Burton on Trent law firm, Else Solicitors has expanded its corporate and commercial team following the appointment of Ashley Taylor.

14th September 2017

Tower Brewery host "Hop" property for Else Solicitors

Tower Brewery in Burton on Trent recently hosted an event organised by law firm Else Solicitors to recognise the booming commercial property market in Burton and to celebrate the appointment of Felicity Fisher as their new head of property.

13th September 2017

Love Business Expo Thursday 22nd February 2018. Save the date in your diary.

Brand New Venue for 2018 - Holywell Park Conference Centre in Loughborough has been chosen to host the 2018 Love Business Expo

13th September 2017

Making Tax Digital – changes to timetable ‘do not go far enough’

The government’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ plans were heralded as a “revolutionary simplification of tax collection” by former chancellor George Osborne, following their announcement in 2015.

13th September 2017

Former rugby international announced as compère for East Midlands fbe Awards 2017

Rugby legend Peter Wheeler is to be the compère at the East Midlands fbe Awards 2017 ceremony

13th September 2017

Property and Pension Pot Could Be Yours for a Tenner

An apartment and shop in Nottinghamshire are being given away as a raffle prize which will provide the winner with a possible pension for life and they won’t even have a mortgage to pay.

13th September 2017

Station Street Vision Comes a Stop Closer

Plans for brand new Grade A city centre office space in Nottingham have taken a step forward this week, as developer Bildurn submitted a planning application to demolish an existing building on Station Street.

13th September 2017

Firms invest in local labour but still need foreign skills to plug shortages

Half of UK businesses have faced skills or labour shortages in the last year, but only a minority are actively looking overseas to fill vacancies, according to a survey released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership w

12th September 2017

Derby's iHub is the only commercial development in the city to scoop an award at the East Midlands Property Dinner 2017

Derby’s £12m iHub innovation centre, which is the flagship building on Infinity Park, has scooped the Design Excellence Award at Insider's East Midlands Property Dinner 2017

12th September 2017

Frozen food specialist Central Foods unveils delicious new cappuccino roulade

A stunning new cappuccino roulade has been launched by frozen food distributor Central Foods for foodservice dessert menus.

12th September 2017

J Tomlinson rises through the ranks of Nottinghamshire’s top businesses

Expanding integrated building solutions company J Tomlinson has leapt up the rankings in an annual list naming Nottinghamshire’s top 200 businesses.

12th September 2017

Air-IT to host Free Cyber Resilience & GDPR Readiness event at Notts County FC

On Tuesday 26th September, Air-IT invite you to join them and a handpicked panel of Industry experts for an afternoon of professional insights into the latest cyber security threats and industry regulation change

12th September 2017

Derby Restaurant Oliver’s shortlisted for national Café Design of the Year award

Oliver’s café on Friar Gate in Derby has been shortlisted for the prestigious national Café Design of the Year award

12th September 2017

LEICESTERSHIRE FAMILY FARM DOUBLES ACREAGE WITH HSBC SUPPORT

HSBC supports acquisition of over 1,000 acres of additional farmland. PA Wright’s total arable farmland increased to over 2,500 acres

12th September 2017

JRM Group’s Sally Povolotsky next headline speaker for Silverstone Metrology NetworkJRM Group’s Sally Povolotsky next headline speaker for Silverstone Metrology Network

High-tech SMEs and start-up companies will again benefit from the Silverstone Metrology Network’s next event, on Thursday 21st September, when Sally Povolotsky, Commercial Director for Northants-based advanced engineering company JRM Group, offers them pl

12th September 2017

Turn Trash Into Treasure

East Midlands job hunters are being offered the chance to become ‘Junk Hunters’ and earn a six-figure salary as their own boss.

11th September 2017

Firm’s fundraising for Hope Against Cancer reaches £1,000 mark

Leicestershire firm of chartered accountants, Newby Castleman, has now raised £1,000 for a local cancer charity, approaching one year since they announced a working partnership.

11th September 2017

Forward Ladies National Awards Shortlist for Derby Business Woman

Forward Ladies have announced the shortlist for the 2017 national awards and local business woman, Roseanna Croft, has been announced as a regional finalist for the Midlands area in the Young Entrepreneur category

11th September 2017

Grant Thornton East Midlands invests in future talent

A Leicestershire school leaver and a clutch of graduates have secured places on the 2017 trainee programme at the East Midlands office of top 10 business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP

11th September 2017

LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUYERS SET TO BENEFIT FROM A RANGE OF INCENTIVES AT THE SPINNEY VIEW HOME EVENT

Leading developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands has a host of exclusive moving incentives and offers available at a view home event this weekend in Burbage, to help people move into their dream home.

11th September 2017

Group MD to speak at new construction sector networking event in Lincoln

The group MD of one of the leading businesses in surface preparation will be the guest speaker when the Construction Leaders Club launches its networking events in Lincoln.

11th September 2017

HONG KONG CONSTRUCTION STUDENTS HAVE A GO AT HOUSEBUILDING IN WARWICKSHIRE WITH BARRATT HOMES

International construction students from Hong Kong who are studying at Warwickshire College Group as part of a placement, were given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with five star housebuilder Barratt Homes thanks to a special event at its Hea

11th September 2017

First Brick Officially Laid At Allenton Big Build

Construction apprentices are helping to lay the foundations for a new community café as part of DIY SOS style project the Allenton Big Build - as the very first brick was laid this week.

11th September 2017

COUNTY BUSINESS GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH, WITH SOME LOCAL COMPANIES GETTING THEIR FIRST BIG BREAK SAYS AWARDS ORGANISERS

The most glamorous night in the Leicestershire business calendar topped all expectations with the third annual Niche Business Awards ceremony at Athena, Leicester. The crème of the local business community donned their glad rags to celebrate the achieveme

8th September 2017

Dream new start in the Peak District for David and Kathryn

A Crich couple are encouraging homeowners who want to make their next move to consider using the government-backed Help to Buy scheme, after it helped them secure a brand new luxury home in the Peak District in time for the arrival of their first child.

8th September 2017

STEPNELL promotes Thomas Sewell to Nottingham Regional Director

Construction contractor Stepnell has promoted Thomas Sewell to the position of regional director for the company’s Nottingham office. In his previous role as operations and commercial manager, Thomas has led the Nottingham office since its launch in 2014.

8th September 2017

British Steel Award for Rilmac Insulation Team

A team of Rilmac thermal insulation engineers have recently won an award from British Steel.

8th September 2017

Russell Scanlan supports glittering launch of Nottingham restaurant and bar awards

The team from Nottingham’s largest independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, attended the official launch of the new Nottingham Restaurant and Bar Awards (NRBA) 2017/ 2018 last night, in full support as one of the event’s sponsors.

8th September 2017

Online auctions prove to be hot property for Pattinson

A company that holds property auctions in the Midlands is selling its houses so fast that it had to cancel the last live auction because it had already sold all of the lots.

8th September 2017

Official ICT partners and sponsors for third season running

For the third season running, Nottingham Rugby are delighted to have award‐winning managed IT and Communications provider Air‐IT as their official ICT partners and sponsors.

8th September 2017

Nottingham consultancy signs armed forces covenant

A Nottingham-based consultancy organisation has formally pledged to support the Armed Forces Community

8th September 2017

Family Business Awards’ finalists unveiled

The forty-five family businesses through to the final stage of the Midlands Family Business Awards 2017 have been announced, with thirty-six East Midlands family firms taking 45 of the coveted finalist places in this year’s ten award categories.

8th September 2017

Lawson-West newly qualified commercial solicitor Rebecca Beswick

Lawson-West’s trainee Commercial Solicitor, Rebecca Beswick (Becki) qualified on September 1st. Beswick

7th September 2017

Tour of Britain passes through Mansfield for the first time

THE Tour of Britain, which was sponsored by healthy living housing development Berry Hill Mansfield, has been hailed a success.

7th September 2017

Building solutions firm J Tomlinson shortlisted for two Energy Efficiency awards

7th September 2017

Flying the flag for Lincolnshire in the Midlands Family Business Awards

The forty-five family businesses through to the final stage of the Midlands Family Business Awards 2017 have been announced, with thirty-six East Midlands family firms taking 45 of the coveted finalist places in this year’s ten award categories

6th September 2017

Nottingham's Victoria Station's 50 year closure commemorated at INTU Victoria Centre

NOTTINGHAM’S intu Victoria Centre has joined forces with local history enthusiasts Nottingham’s Railways Remembered to host a commemorative ceremony this week (4 September), marking 50 years since Nottingham’s iconic Victoria Station closed

6th September 2017

Autumn/Winter style to take-over INTU Victoria Centre

A HEAD-TURNING fashion campaign has launched at intu Victoria Centre this week, with a calendar of stylish events, a chance to win £300 to spend at intu and fashion inspiration set to steal the show in Nottingham (4 September to 26 October).

6th September 2017

Nottingham stylist scoops top industry award

Triumph for Mary as she wins SILVER at Wella's prestigious TrendVision Awards 2017

5th September 2017

Kimberley Brewery housing development gets go ahead

A HISTORIC brewery is being given a new lease of life as works start on a major housing development at the old Hardy and Hansons site in the heart of Kimberley

5th September 2017

Thousands use help to buy in Leicestershire to buy new homes

A government initiative is helping thousands of families in Leicestershire to get on to the housing ladder

5th September 2017

David Wilson Homes is building stronger links between local skills and businesses in Coalville

David Wilson Homes is supporting local skills and business in Leicestershire by using locally sourced materials for a feature wall at its Abbots View development in Coalville

5th September 2017

Alpha Rail appointed on £4.8m Highfield Park restoration project

5th September 2017

Hotly anticipated pub The Botanist plants itself in West Bridgford

Multi award-winning pub operator The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has revealed that its hotly anticipated new venue The Botanist in West Bridgford will open its doors to the public on Monday, 9 October

5th September 2017

The Wilkins Group makes ‘Smart Investment’ in Romania Division

5th September 2017

24 hour Velodrome Challenge set to raise thousands for charity

People from across the East Midlands are being invited to jump in the saddle and take on an epic cycling challenge to raise funds for Nottingham Children’s’ Hospital, The Big Appeal

5th September 2017

Stacey’s Bakery launch new ‘Ay Up Me Duck’ cake

Ay Up Me Duck, a phrase that became known across the globe when Angelina Jolie greeted Derby actor Jack O’ Connell with it at an awards ceremony.

4th September 2017

Ward Recycling launches North Derbyshire Community Clean Up campaign

Derbyshire-based Ward Recycling this week launched it’s first ever Community Clean Up Campaign in partnership with Peak FM

4th September 2017

Coalville firm scoops prize at charity event

After raising £2,000 for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Coalville firm K-Flex UK has won the coveted Charity Prize at this year’s Dragon Boat Challenge

4th September 2017

Nottingham Biosciences' construction manager nominated for national award

THE construction manager responsible for delivering Nottingham’s £27m Biosciences building has been nominated for a national award

4th September 2017

Birchover zoom straight to number 1 in Nottingham...again

Derby-based apartment-hotel business The Birchover Residences are ranked number 1 in Nottingham by guest reviews for their newest hotel at Bridgford Hall

4th September 2017

Street party marks care homes third birthday

Staff and residents at an Ashbourne based care home, which used to be a hotel celebrated its third birthday in spectacular style on Friday

4th September 2017

Rilmac group of companies - management announcements

After 19 years at the helm of Rilmac Insulation Ltd Steve Finn retired on the 31st August 2017

1st September 2017

Walking football kickstarts new business partnership

Walking football kickstarts new business partnershipNEW BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

1st September 2017

More free support on offer to help potential entrepreneurs take first steps in business

1st September 2017

East Midlands communities connect with launch of new network

1st September 2017

What a corker! Rescued pony helps lifelong rider fulfil dream of competing in top show

1st September 2017

Nottingham 2023: your questions answered

1st September 2017

Roxy Ball Room brings next-level gaming to Notts nightlife

1st September 2017

Delta-Simons takes on new graduates following recruitment drive

1st September 2017

The cost of extreme weather

1st September 2017

Notts law firm calls for protection of vulnerable people following announcement applications for probate can now be made online

1st September 2017

Luxury student homes in Nottingham acquired for £3.25m

Nottingham based MS Estates has acquired a student property portfolio in Nottingham worth £3.25m on behalf of a London based institution

1st September 2017

Pendragon PLC makes environmental impact with digital efficiencies

Pendragon PLC, the UK’s leading automotive online retailer, has rolled out a new process to create a better online system for new and existing team members whilst helping the environment