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News from December 2017


22nd December 2017

LEICESTERSHIRE HOUSEBUILDERS CALL UPON SANTA TO ENSURE LOCAL CHILDREN ARE ON HIS LIST

The housebuilders behind brand new communities in Leicestershire are taking action to ensure their homes are on Santa’s radar this Christmas.
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22nd December 2017

CASTLE WHARF DEVELOPMENT SET TO TRANSFORM NOTTINGHAM CANALSIDE

PLANS to transform an area of scrubland into premium student accommodation have been revealed by Leonard Design Architects following the announcement of successful planning permission.
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22nd December 2017

Securing a business-friendly trade deal with EU must be New Year priority

A future UK-EU trade deal must minimise barriers to trade says the British Chambers of Commerce, as it releases the results of its survey, in partnership with DHL, which finds UK businesses regard Europe as their primary trading partner for the coming yea
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22nd December 2017

The mighty Leicester Riders support local charity Hope Against Cancer!

An exciting partnership between Hope Against Cancer and Leicester Riders has been announced with Tyler Bernardini, captain of the Leicester Riders being an ambassador for Hope Against Cancer, and £1 from every ticket sale from a recent match being donated
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22nd December 2017

Finance now flowing from Midlands Engine Investment Fund

Four businesses have secured funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund
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21st December 2017

Mitchells strengthens team with new appointment

Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers has further strengthened its corporate team with the appointment of a Chartered Accountant.
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21st December 2017

STEPNELL TO CREATE HIGH-END VISITOR ACCOMMODATION IN HISTORIC HEART OF LEICESTER

Construction company Stepnell has secured a contract to create high-end visitor accommodation in the heart of Leicester – opposite the Cathedral and only a stone’s throw from the historic site where Richard III’s remains were discovered.
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21st December 2017

CALL UP FOR TEAM LEICESTERSHIRE AT MIPIM 2018

FOLLOWING the success of MIPIM UK and MIPIM 2017, businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire are invited to join the growing line up taking the city to MIPIM in Cannes, the world’s biggest property event in 2018.
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21st December 2017

Lubrizol consultant Olenka picks up prestigious pension prize

A Derbyshire firm’s pensions manager has picked up a prestigious industry award after carrying out a host of improvements to its company pension scheme.
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21st December 2017

RESTAURANT DESIGNS BY EAST MIDS’ MACAULAY SINCLAIR SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARDS

RECENTLY opened venues The Alchemist MediaCityUK and Dishoom Kensington, designed by Nottingham-based interior architecture and design studio Macaulay Sinclair, have been shortlisted for awards in the Casual Dining Restaurant and Pub Awards 2018.
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21st December 2017

New Derbyshire Building Control Partnership to host free breakfast launch events

Employers within the East Midlands construction sector can learn about how they can access thousands of pounds of funding to enable them to train and upskill their employees at a four free breakfast networking events.
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21st December 2017

Hinckley & Rugby throws Mencap a Xmas party

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society turned party organisers to put on a Christmas bash for Hinckley Mencap’s Thursday Club with carol singing, festive bingo and a visit from Santa.
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20th December 2017

NOTTS AGENCY LOOKS OVER THE RAINBOW WITH CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO LOCAL CHILDREN’S HOSPICE

RAINBOWS Hospice provides children with life-limiting illnesses – and their families – support, respite and care and, inspired by the work it does, FHP Living has donated more than 50 toys, games and items of clothing to the East Midlands’ only children’s
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20th December 2017

Leicester professor receives international award for diabetes services

A leading professor from Leicester who helped establish an international centre of excellence in diabetes research has been recognised for his work by a global authority on the condition.
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20th December 2017

COULD HYPNOSIS HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS IN 2018?

A new, unique course, which combines hypnosis and coaching, has been launched to help people set and achieve goals for the coming year.
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20th December 2017

SPONSORS URGED TO JOIN TEAM NOTTINGHAM AT CANNES

NOTTINGHAM will be taking its strongest team yet to MIPIM, the world’s largest property event in France next year.
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19th December 2017

HOMEBUILDER GETS INTO THE SWING OF THINGS WITH GOLF DAY FUNDRAISER

A charity golf day arranged by Bardon-based David Wilson Homes East Midlands has raised £5,231.69 for its Charity of the Year, Teenage Cancer Trust.
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19th December 2017

Wildgoose Construction has handed over a new multi-million pound sports complex to a South Yorkshire secondary academy

The new facility named the Ian Burton Sports Centre, at Brinsworth Academy in Rotherham, provides a new multi-use sports hall, dance studio, fully accessible changing rooms and classrooms for GSCE and A-level PE.
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19th December 2017

Pellacraft director aims to raise £40,000 for charity

Sam Pella, company director at Mansfield based promotional merchandise specialists Pellacraft is planning to spend her 40th birthday year raising £40,000 for Charity.
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19th December 2017

Love Business moves to Holywell Park for 2018

Love Business 2018, the largest free business exhibition in the East Midlands has moved to Holywell Park, Loughborough – part of the Imago Venues portfolio.
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19th December 2017

Topping out ceremony takes place at Mercia Marina’s new £3m landmark Piazza building

An official topping out ceremony has taken place at Mercia Marina’s new £3m retail, restaurant and office development.
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19th December 2017

NOTTINGHAM PLAYWRIGHT MUFARO MAKUBIKA WINS 2017 ALFRED FAGON AWARD

NOTTINGHAM local Mufaro Makubika has won the 2017 Alfred Fagon award for best new play by a black British playwright.
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19th December 2017

Estate Agency Perfects The Art Of Community Spirit

Pupils from Edna G Olds Academy in Lenton have been perfecting their drawing skills in a bid to adorn an estate agency window, whilst raising money for community meals for the underprivileged.
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19th December 2017

Keeping Lincolnshire lit

McCann continues street lighting and illuminated signs maintenance in North East Lincolnshire and adds North Lincolnshire work to portfolio
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18th December 2017

STEPNELL WINS PLACE ON £8BN NATIONAL SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK IN SOUTH WEST AND SOUTH EAST

Regional construction specialist Stepnell, which has offices in Rugby, has won a place on the flagship four-year, £8 billion Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Construction Framework for the delivery of new school buildings across England
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18th December 2017

Ibstock Brick welcomes three new members to its builders’ merchant sales team

Ibstock Brick has bolstered its builders’ merchant sales team with the appointment of three new Account Managers.
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18th December 2017

Solutions raises £4,500 for Nottingham Children’s Hospitals

Business management software provider Solutions for Accounting and CRM has raised £4,500 for Nottingham Children’s Hospitals (NCH), a charity which provides healthcare and support to young patients and their families.
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18th December 2017

LAKESIDE TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO LUXURY RESTAURANT AND EVENT VENUE

A group of East Midlands entrepreneurs, led by hospitality and leisure consultant David Waycot, have acquired the Lakeside in Nottingham, with the prime objective of creating a five star luxury venue.
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18th December 2017

HOMEBUILDERS ENLIST SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER TO WARN CHILDREN ABOUT ELF N’ SAFETY

As the Christmas holidays approach, leading developers Barratt Homes North Midlands and David Wilson Homes East Midlands have enlisted one of Santa’s little helpers to send out an important message encouraging children to think about elf n’ safety.
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18th December 2017

Fashion Designer Wants To Bring Industrial Heritage Back to Town

Award winning Midlands fashion designer Michael Wallace has set his sights on bringing some industrial heritage back to his hometown.
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18th December 2017

CULT NOTTS CINEMA BECOMES TICKETING BUSINESS’ HQ

ONE of the ‘world’s smallest’ cinema, known to locals as Screen 22 -and before that The Screen Room - is now home to ticketing software company Savoy Systems, following a deal overseen by Innes England.
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18th December 2017

Niche car manufacturer David Brown Automotive relocates to new Silverstone Park premises

David Brown Automotive has moved its headquarters and production of its niche luxury vehicles – the Speedback GT and Mini Remastered – into new 18,000 sq ft premises at Silverstone Park.
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18th December 2017

Pendragon Vehicle Management Provides Maintenance Fleet for Hanson UK

Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is pleased to have worked in collaboration with Clarks Vehicle Conversions to deliver new tool vans to Hanson UK - a leading supplier of heavy building materials to the UK construction industry.
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15th December 2017

Leicestershire-based company Cresco Innovation opens first Irish office in key move ahead of Brexit

Leading innovation company Cresco are building on their hugely successful links with Ireland by opening a new office in Galway.
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15th December 2017

MORLEY HAYES APPOINT NEW SENIOR SOUS CHEF FOR DOVECOTE RESTAURANT

A former chef de partie at Morley Hayes who left the company three years ago to gain experience at some of London’s finest eateries has returned to take up the role of senior sous chef in the award-winning Dovecote restaurant.
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15th December 2017

Leading East Midlands Cancer Organisations Join Forces

Two leading East Midlands cancer organisations for young people, Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) and Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) will merge in 2018, bringing together the country’s top experts in the field to improve care an
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15th December 2017

Communications specialist to provide social Wi-Fi technology to its customers

Nottinghamshire-based telecommunications experts One Connectivity is to provide a new and growing ‘social Wi-Fi’ product to its range. The technology not only provides fast guest Wi-Fi but also provides analytics and the ability for organisations to build
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15th December 2017

Entries now open for ICE East Midlands Merit Awards 2018 - new awards announced

ICE East Midlands Merit Awards 2018 will take place on 8 June at The Roundhouse, Derby.
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15th December 2017

LINCS PLANNING APPLICATION TRIUMPH FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL APPEAL

WITH the national housing crisis a continual topic of debate and concern, leading law firm Roythornes Solicitors has welcomed the verdict to overturn a planning decision to refuse a new Lincolnshire housing development, which includes affordable housing a
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15th December 2017

THRIVING FAMILY FRIENDLY CAFÉ ENJOYING EXPANSION FOLLOWING FUNDING

SUCCESSFUL family focused café The Milk Lounge is going from strength to strength after opening in a second Nottinghamshire location, thanks to funding from Enterprise Loans.
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14th December 2017

Lettings and Management Specialist Supports Calls for Mandatory Regulation

Adam Kingswood, owner of Kingswood Residential Investment Management, supports calls for tighter sector regulation.
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14th December 2017

Bildurn Paves the Way to Support Framework

Award-winning local urban developer Bildurn is supporting an innovative initiative to raise money to fund Framework's services supporting Nottingham’s rough sleepers.
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14th December 2017

The not-so funny revelations about online price comparison sites

There are now more than 50 price comparison sites all clamouring for the attention of the consumer, all promising different yet equally as attractive concessions. But how truthful are these assurances of ‘cheapest’ insurance? Operations Director at Nottin
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13th December 2017

Love Business Expo 2018 - Book Your FREE Delegate Place Now!

Thursday 22nd February 9.30am - 3.00pm - Get this date in your diary and book your FREE delegate pass today. New Venue for 2018 - Holywell Park Conference Centre in Loughborough has been chosen to host the 2018 Love Business Expo.
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13th December 2017

Super-slim lightboxes for prestigious IT firm in Cork

Chamber Member, East Midlands based DPI UK has manufactured and installed super-slim lightboxes for Over-C in Cork.
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13th December 2017

Hinckley & Rugby staff put Christmas toys on the table

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society staff and customers have donated almost 200 toys for children in Leicestershire and Rutland who might otherwise go without a gift this Christmas.
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13th December 2017

MIDLAND FIXINGS APPOINTS CARTWRIGHT AS PART OF WIDER PLAN FOR GROWTH

MIDLANDS-based PR and digital agency Cartwright Communications has been appointed by leading building solutions provider Midland Fixings as the firm looks to boost its profile across the UK.
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13th December 2017

FUNDRAISERS DONATE £5,000 TO DEFENCE AND NATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRE

A joint campaign between Loughborough Endowed Schools and the Rempstone Fundraising Committee has raised a total of £5,000 for the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC).
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13th December 2017

Netherfield-based electrical contractor signs Armed Forces Covenant

A Nottinghamshire business, co-directed by a former member of the Armed Forces, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant explaining that they base their business model on standards learnt through both military training and customer feedback.
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13th December 2017

LINCOLN FACTORY PREPARES TO MEET HIGH DEMAND FOR CHRISTMAS SPUDS

MORE than 3,400 tonnes of potatoes will be packed and distributed at Branston’s Lincoln factory in the week leading up to Christmas Day – an increase of 65% on the average week at the site.
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13th December 2017

Nottingham’s Europa tidies up organisational structure to pave way for future acquisitions

As it draws its most successful year on record to a close, leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has announced that it will turn its various operating divisions into separate legal entities.
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13th December 2017

Two in a Row for Russell Ulyatt Financial Services

Nottingham based wealth management company affirms its exemplary professional standards by achieving coveted chartered status for second year running.
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11th December 2017

UK’s Top Business Women Recognised at Prestigious Forward Ladies Grand Final 2017

The UK’s top business women have been recognised at the prestigious grand final of the Forward Ladies National Awards 2017.
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11th December 2017

Holywell Park joins Venues of Excellence as 40th member

Just a few days after winning gold at the Leicestershire promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards for Best Team, Holywell Park has joined Venues of Excellence.
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11th December 2017

Uncertainty constraining UK economic growth

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) slightly downgraded its three-year outlook for the UK economy, cutting growth expectations from 1.6% to 1.5% in 2017, from 1.2% to 1.1% in 2018, and from 1.4% to 1.3% in 2019.
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11th December 2017

A Grand Opening for Air-IT

A Nottingham-based company which provides managed ICT services to over 400 local businesses has celebrated the grand opening of its new office.
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8th December 2017

Currency volatility compounding cost pressures for many businesses

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today (Thursday) releases the results of its survey, in partnership with American Express, which finds the majority of businesses expect the fall in sterling to increase their costs.
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8th December 2017

14 NEW JOBS UP FOR GRABS AT GROWING NOTTINGHAM FREIGHT COMPANY

NOTTINGHAM-based Baxter Freight has launched a recruitment drive for 14 new sales account managers – the firm is known for its strong ethos of hiring people with only modest experience and giving them a platform to launch a successful career.
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8th December 2017

Business cheers negotiations breakthrough in Brussels – and urges swift start to trade talks

Commenting on the news that the UK government and the European Commission have reached a deal to conclude the first phase of the Brexit negotiations, Chris Plant, Chambers of Commerce, said:
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8th December 2017

Today’s announcement on Brexit will provide greater hope for SMEs

Ian Baxter is chairman and founder of Baxter Freight, a UK logistics provider which employs almost 60 staff and offers daily services covering all the main commercial centres in continental Europe and the Nordic region.
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8th December 2017

NOTTINGHAM’S NATIONAL ICE CENTRE GETS A REBRAND

WITH the 2018 Winter Olympics just two months away, iconic Nottingham venue the National Ice Centre has been given a rebrand to attract new skaters to the sport.
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8th December 2017

Leicester Diabetes Centre gets global recognition

A diabetes research centre based in Leicester has officially been recognised for its “high global standards” by an international authority on the condition.
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8th December 2017

EverythingBranded USA add three key management

EverythingBranded USA, part of the Charles Alexander Distribution group, has announced the hire of three key members of management to join the promotional product distributor.
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8th December 2017

Parify scoop Service Provider of the Year at prestigious NAJ Awards!

Leicester based LED lighting specialists, Parify have won ‘Service Provider of the Year’ at the prestigious National Association of Jewellers Awards 2018. On Thursday 7th December Parify attended the NAJ awards ceremony following being shortlisted for the
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7th December 2017

The Love Business Magazine doubles up as the FREE Official Expo Guide - 10% Discount Off Adverts Booked Before 19th January 2018

The Love Business Magazine and programme includes information on all exhibitors and sponsors as well as floor plans, the seminar programme and networking activities. Given to all Love Business Expo visitors.
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7th December 2017

Highgate House and Woodside Join Venues of Excellence

Highgate House in Northamptonshire and Woodside in Warwickshire have joined the prestigious consortium, Venues of Excellence.
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7th December 2017

BG ENGINEERING INVESTS IN WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE

Chesterfield based BG Engineering, a specialist subcontractor for machined components, has expanded its team and manufacturing facility, with the appointment of two new apprentices and a £75,000 investment in a new apprentice machine cell.
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7th December 2017

McCann begins work on £25m LED street lighting contract for The Borough Council of Calderdale, Yorkshire

Civil and Electrical Engineering firm, McCann, has begun work on a £25m contract to replace and maintain street lighting across Calderdale, Yorkshire, which will see the Nottingham-based company working in the area until at least the year 2025.
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7th December 2017

Charterpoint Group celebrates ten years in business

Development company Charterpoint Group is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
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7th December 2017

LINCOLNSHIRE SHOWGROUND FOOD & GIFT FAIR KICKS OFF FESTIVE SEASON IN TRUE LINCOLNSHIRE STYLE

LINCOLNSHIRE Showground’s annual festive Food & Gift Fair took place last weekend (2 and 3 December 2017) – and festive it was! The venue saw nearly 8,000 visitors through its gates across the two day event which was a celebration of all things Christmas,
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7th December 2017

Spread a little Hope this Christmas with Hope Against Cancer

From Monday 11th to Friday 15th December, Hope Against Cancer is capturing the hearts of people in Leicestershire by paying a visit to local businesses and hospitals spreading hope and Christmas cheer as part of their #SpreadalittleHope campaign.
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7th December 2017

Red Monkey unveils brand new bespoke dog bed as part of product expansion plans!

Leicester based outdoor playground specialists Red Monkey, are branching out into the home market with new concept, Red Monkey Home. Imagination and innovation is at the forefront of everything Red Monkey do and their new home product range has been desig
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7th December 2017

Banishing the Winter Workplace Blues

Cafe Allez! now bringing the coffee shop experience directly to your staff or customers
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6th December 2017

FASTSIGNS LEICESTER GETS VIP OPENING

A new signage and visual communications business in Leicester has been officially opened by one of the world’s leading businesswomen.
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6th December 2017

LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUYERS OFFERED UNBE-LEAF-ABLE AUTUMNAL DEALS

David Wilson Homes is helping Leicestershire homebuyers make their dream move this autumn with a range of money saving offers on selected homes in the area.
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6th December 2017

EPSILON ENGINEERS AIMING FOR LAND ROVER 4×4 IN SCHOOLS WORLD FINAL GLORY

Silverstone Park is to support five teenagers aiming to become the first all-female team to win the world final of the Land Rover 4×4 in Schools Technology Challenge in Abu Dhabi next month.
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6th December 2017

BSD ‘SCORES’ TIGERS PLAYER SPONSORSHIP DEAL

BUILDING Services Design (BSD) has thrown its weight behind 10 times premiership champions, Leicester Tigers, by sponsoring one of the club’s top players.
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6th December 2017

Christmas Wishes Come True For Children at Derby Hospital

Three of the city’s largest property names have donated £20,000 worth of Christmas gifts to the Children’s wards at several local hospitals including Derby City Hospital, after the patients and staff released their very own santa wish list.
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6th December 2017

Bombardier teams up with Arrow to trial new cleaning solution for train operator CrossCountry

Trials of a new deep cleaning process for trains has proved a resounding success at Bombardier Transportation’s Central Rivers depot in the Midlands.
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6th December 2017

Shed Grounds Maintenance Wins Prestigious Award for Corporatate Social Responsibility and Environment

Chesterfield based Shed Grounds Maintenance Ltd are celebrating after winning the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environment Award at the Derbyshire Times Business Awards held on 9th November at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield.
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6th December 2017

Grant Thornton invests in East Midlands’ advisory team

Business and financial advisers Grant Thornton UK LLP continues to invest in its corporate and wealth management advisory expertise in the East Midlands with a raft of senior appointments and promotions.
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6th December 2017

BUYERS URGED TO ACT QUICKLY AND DOWNSIZE WITHOUT COMPROMISE AT FOREST CHASE

Downsizers in Leicestershire who are looking to move to a more manageable property but don’t want to compromise on space could find the perfect solution at David Wilson Homes’ prestigious Leicester Forest East development Forest Chase
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5th December 2017

Hallam Internet Beats High Profile Brands at UK Digital Experience Awards 2017

Nottingham-based Hallam Internet has won a silver award for Best Online User Experience B2C the at the UK Digital Awards 2017, held late November at Wembley Stadium in London, trumping Virgin Money, Lloyds Banking Group and Eurostar in its category.
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5th December 2017

Stacey’s Bakery in ‘Bun’ Deal with Restaurant Chain

A family bakery based in Derbyshire has proved its buns are the best after landing a deal with a company that has restaurants all over the country.
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5th December 2017

PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER GIVES INSIGHT INTO HOLIDAY SICKNESS FRAUD SCANDAL

IN THE WAKE of a landmark case that saw a couple jailed for making fake holiday sickness claims the government has stepped up its efforts to eliminate food poisoning scams. However, Rob Dempsey, personal injury lawyer at Roythornes Solicitors, believes it
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5th December 2017

Mitchells joins forces with SCR Growth Hub to hold free support surgeries for businesses looking to grow

SMEs in north east Derbyshire looking to grow are invited to a series of free drop-in support surgeries in the New Year.
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5th December 2017

Industry Heavyweights to Host Google Supported eCommerce Event in Nottingham

The next instalment of the highly-anticipated Winning at eCommerce event will officially take place in the New Year. It will put some of the industry’s leading eCommerce experts on centre stage, to discuss all the latest Google updates and other industry
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5th December 2017

WORK ON BESPOKE STUDENT FLATS IS UNDERWAY IN NOTTINGHAM

WORK is underway to turn an empty commercial building in the heart of Nottingham into bespoke student flats, thanks to a deal secured by property consultants Bruton Knowles.
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5th December 2017

BARRATT HOMES RECYCLES 100% OF WOOD ACROSS ALL SITES THANKS TO COMMUNITY SCHEME

Five star developer Barratt Homes North Midlands is partnering with leading social enterprise Community Wood Recycling to reuse or recycle 100% of wood waste across all of its developments.
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4th December 2017

A Guinness world record holder and a chartered surveyor are taking the Nottingham property market by storm!

With over 34 years combined property experience, a Guinness world record holder and Chartered Surveyor have brought a much-needed new approach to property development, and in a short period of time have already secured a project cash flow of £23 million.
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4th December 2017

Three new appointments at Focus Consultants

Focus Consultants has welcomed three new members of staff to its professional teams.
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4th December 2017

Planning system must work better for business

The planning system in England is more complex, costly and difficult for business than it was 5 years ago, according to a major report published today (Monday) by the British Chambers of Commerce.
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1st December 2017

British exporters keep calm and carry on

The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Thursday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters.
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1st December 2017

HomeServe Membership appoints new Chairman

David Hynam appointed as the new Chairman of HomeServe Membership’s Board
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1st December 2017

An official topping out ceremony has taken place at a multi-million pound student accommodation development in Derby being built by Clegg Construction.

The project for developers Jensco (Derby) in Agard Street has now reached its highest structural point
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1st December 2017

Lovell poised to develop 73 new homes in Branston, Lincolnshire

Partnership homes developer Lovell is set to create 73 new village homes in Lincolnshire through a £13.2 million scheme in Branston, near Lincoln.
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1st December 2017

Fashanne Chooses Leicester for 2018 Show

An innovative East Midlands student fashion event is set to take place in Leicester for the very first time in 2018. Expected to attract an audience of over 500, including celebrity guests and industry leaders - the event has now released details of its s
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1st December 2017

NOTTS BUSINESSES PLEDGE SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHARITY’S £1 MILLION DAY CARE FACILITY

GLOBAL architects CPMG and international property and construction consultancy Gleeds have pledged their support to Nottingham charity Radford Care Group to build a state-of-the-art new day care centre for elderly people across the city.
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1st December 2017

EXCITING NEW ERA FOR HR FIRM

Just six weeks after relocating, a fast-growing Lincoln-based HR firm has changed its name, recruited another member of staff and expanded its services!
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1st December 2017

Pall-Ex accelerates European expansion drive with launch in Poland

Pall-Ex has moved its European expansion up a gear with the successful launch of its Polish Network. The launch sees Pall-Ex operating eight ‘first and last mile’ networks across Europe.
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1st December 2017

Chesterfield urged to use HS2 as a lever to transform town’s fortunes

Chesterfield is a place to do business. That was the message at the town’s first ever Investment Summit (30 November) which saw more than 200 people gather from throughout the East Midlands and Yorkshire at Casa Hotel to learn about the investment potenti
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1st December 2017

INDEPENDENTS ARE “DOING IT THEIR WAY”

Lincoln’s characterful niche businesses have some great stories to tell and Small Business Saturday (tomorrow) is a brilliant opportunity for more people to discover what makes them so special!
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