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News from April 2018


30th April 2018

Little Angels Day Nursery celebrate first anniversary at Marble Hall with afternoon tea

Little Angels Day Nursery, based at Connect Derby’s iconic Marble Hall, celebrated its first anniversary with a special Afternoon Tea for families and members of the local community.
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30th April 2018

Local Business takes alternative route to absence in the workplace.

WFP fabrications are teaming up with Barefeet Wellbeing ilkeston,offering a variety of alternative therapies to help improve stress levels.
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30th April 2018

Double Award Success for Kingswood Residential Investment Management

Nottingham lettings and management company finalists in Nottingham Post Business Awards and Property Week Resi’ Awards
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30th April 2018

Star Trust tips £500,000 mark for 44 E Mids charities

EAST MIDLANDS-based Star Trust is celebrating after smashing its target of donating £500,000 to local charities.
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30th April 2018

Record Results for Midlands Wealth Management Group

The RU Group Announces Highest Turnover and Profits to Date Following Production of 2017/2018 Management Accounts.
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30th April 2018

Ibstock Brick shortlisted for 2018 BusinessGreen Leader Awards

Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted for the 2018 BusinessGreen Leader Awards in recognition of its strategic approach to sustainability.
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30th April 2018

Paul Smith invests in technology to enhance Omni-Channel offer and performance reporting

Iconic British fashion brand Paul Smith has invested in retail software technology that will enhance the Company’s understanding of its customers and improve its performance reporting.
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30th April 2018

LOCAL HOUSEBUILDER ANNOUNCES CHARITY OF THE YEAR FOR 2018

Nottingham-based housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has announced its charity of the year for 2018 as Alzheimer’s Society, which supports people living with dementia and their carers.
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30th April 2018

Nottingham clinic expanding with recruitment of ‘The Running Man’

A Nottingham Osteopathy clinic is expanding its service offering to include Slow Motion Video Analysis of running technique and Technical Running Training with the recruitment of Tom Daw, Nottingham’s ‘Running Man’.
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30th April 2018

Head High For The 'Hod' With Charity Birthday Bash

A local businessman who attributes his construction successes to the wider community, has decided to throw a very special event at the YMCA Derby, aimed at giving those effected by mental health issues a sense of inclusion.
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30th April 2018

Fishers Solicitors promote Ruth Jewell to Head of Dispute Resolution

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Ruth Jewell to Head of Dispute Resolution!
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30th April 2018

KH HAIR AWARDS MARK 10YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDLINE

Group's annual award ceremony celebrates decade milestone
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27th April 2018

Pedalling for Peyton: Total Motion makes Birmingham Children’s Hospital its charity of year

Vehicle management company Total Motion has made Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity its charity of the year in recognition of the tremendous care it gives to a poorly little girl who is the daughter of an employee.
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27th April 2018

New appointment completes Macildowie's management team

A number of new appointments at Midlands-based recruitment consultancy, Macildowie has capped the end of a strong quarter of growth.
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27th April 2018

SDL Property Partners puts training first

Following recent news of upcoming regulations on managing agents, the industry’s first property management franchise scheme, SDL Property Partners is putting training first for its franchisees.
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27th April 2018

Notts students shop in style at intu event

MORE than 1700 students registered to attend one of Nottingham’s biggest student shopping nights at intu Victoria Centre on Tuesday night (24 April).
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27th April 2018

Collaborate grant helps Food Attraction reach new markets

A food manufacturer based in Leicester has benefited from a grant of nearly £19,000 from the Collaborate business support project that helps growing small and medium-sized businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire.
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27th April 2018

Head High For The 'Hod' With Charity Birthday Bash

A local businessman who attributes his construction successes to the wider community, has decided to throw a very special event at the YMCA Derby, aimed at giving those effected by mental health issues a sense of inclusion.
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27th April 2018

Gelder Group expands its board of directors

Leading construction company Gelder Group has expanded its board of directors by appointing senior team member Louisa Sharpe to director of insurance repair and renovation.
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27th April 2018

LEICESTERSHIRE CATTLE MARKET UP FOR PRESTIGIOUS PROPERTY AWARD

MELTON Mowbray Cattle Market has been shortlisted for a top property award recognising outstanding developments across the East Midlands.
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27th April 2018

Clegg Construction has started work on a new £19m student accommodation scheme in Sheffield city centre.

The multi-million pound Steel City scheme, for client Future Generation, will deliver 324 rooms in the city’s St Vincent’s Quarter.
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27th April 2018

ROYTHORNES BOOSTS PRIVATE CLIENT TEAM WITH NEW HEAD OF TRUST SERVICES

LEADING law firm Roythornes Solicitors has appointed a new head of trust services to support the private client team and head up Roythornes Trustees Limited (RTL).
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27th April 2018

Iosys exceeds targets in first year as businesses seek better IT protection

Growing awareness among businesses about the serious threat posed by cybercrime is helping a young IT company to outperform its targets.
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27th April 2018

Coventry estate team win national award for considerate construction

A major homes refurbishment project carried out by regeneration specialist Lovell at Coventry’s Manor Farm estate has received a national accolade for considerate construction.
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27th April 2018

Another year of celebration at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards

Over 200 individuals from across the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector came together on Wednesday 25th April to celebrate success at the Medilink UK National Awards.
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27th April 2018

JLT Specialty appoints Rebecca Gaughran as Midlands Claims Executive Nottingham 26 April 2018

Risk management and insurance broking advisers, JLT Specialty, who have Midlands offices in Birmingham and Nottingham, have appointed Rebecca Gaughran as Claims Executive across the Midlands.
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27th April 2018

The second phase of homes at award winning riverside development set to be released at Open Day

Homebuyers on the lookout for a new house with views of Nottingham’s waterside, cityscape and nature will be able to find their perfect home at the launch of Trent Basin’s Phase Two – a multi award-winning eco development on the banks of the River Trent.
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27th April 2018

Russells remains on top with investment

Burton-based roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has invested more than £85,000 into its plastics factory.
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27th April 2018

Chesterfield financial planners strengthen team with two new recruits

Chesterfield firm Milestone Financial Planning has strengthened its team further with two new recruits - Joanne Taylor and Jake Bennett.
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27th April 2018

HORIBA MIRA plans for further growth with changes to Executive Board

HORIBA MIRA – a world-leader in advanced engineering, research and product testing – has announced changes to its executive team, with Declan Allen becoming Managing Director. He will succeed Dr George Gillespie OBE who will be executive chairman of HORIB
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27th April 2018

Why firms should be incentivising staff through an employee share scheme

Local accountancy firm Newby Castleman is highlighting the benefits of awarding company shares to employees, as a way of incentivising the workforce and helping to secure businesses’ long term future.
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25th April 2018

East Midlands records positive Q1 office take-up, says LSH report

Take up of office stock in the East Midlands was looking positive in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, according to new data analysis by national commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH).
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25th April 2018

CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOL UNVEILS NEW VISION FOR CO-ED FUTURE

Our Lady’s Convent School, the independent Catholic day school based in Loughborough, East Midlands, has announced a move to embrace full co-education status, in conjunction with a rebrand to become Loughborough Amherst School.
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25th April 2018

RHCV drives expansion by acquiring Northants dealership top dealer takeover

Exciting times are ahead for the award-winning East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) – with the acquisition of another operation in Northampton.
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25th April 2018

Students test the tests!

A global provider of game-based assessments has trialled its latest innovative product with interactive media students at West Nottinghamshire College.
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25th April 2018

Rilmac Asbestos Services' dedication to development offers NVQ opportunities

It is vital, in the field of asbestos removal, to have well trained, qualified employees.
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25th April 2018

World Leading Motorsport Business to Share Growth Story at Chamber Annual Celebration Burton

Burton and District Chamber of Commerce announces the headline speaker of its annual celebration lunch on Thursday 24 May is John Manchester of Repton based Gibson Technology, a world leading supplier of expertise in high performance race engines for the
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25th April 2018

Eden ‘Numero UNA’ Choice for National Broking Alliance

Leading national alliance of insurance brokers, UNA, has appointed Nottingham-based PR agency Eden Public Relations to lead and direct its media, digital and internal communications programme.
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25th April 2018

Engineering company's precision pipeline work is celebrated with record order win

An Ilkeston welding and engineering company is celebrating after winning its biggest ever order, which has created 50 extra jobs.
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25th April 2018

Architect plans to transform eyesore site of Romans ruins into new apartments

NEW proposals are being put forward to transform a site in Hucknall town centre which has been an eyesore for years.
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25th April 2018

Nelsons Solicitors shortlisted for the Lawyer Award

LEADING East Midlands law firm Nelsons Solicitors is celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.
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25th April 2018

Bubbles Bar pops open just in time for summer

Fizz fans will soon be able to enjoy their favourite tipple outside in the sunshine, as Nottingham’s first self-serve wine bar unveils its brand new champagne and prosecco garden.
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25th April 2018

Nottingham based security firm Foremost Security are finalists for the Professional Services award

Foremost Security, based in Nottingham, has massively increased its workforce and customers in the past few years is proud to have been announced as a finalist for the Professional Services award at this year’s Nottingham Post Business Awards.
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25th April 2018

Charlotte makes her mark

Expanding Lincoln-based Chartered Surveyors Banks Long & Co has welcomed its newest arrival, Charlotte Elkington.
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25th April 2018

Regeneration is 'on the menu' at Willmott Dixon lunch

FEMALE leaders in property, construction and regeneration from across Leicestershire, came together to discuss regeneration in the city during a lunch organised by contractor Willmott Dixon.
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25th April 2018

Adtrak Opens New Doors for Local Creatives with The Big House

The Creative Quarter is working in collaboration with Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Adtrak, to deliver a series of networking and workshop events for creative and digital businesses.
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25th April 2018

'Bottoms Up' for winners of Grow with the Show: Bottomley Distillers

LOUTH-based gin producer Pin Gin has been announced as this year’s winner of Lincolnshire Showground’s annual ‘Grow with the Show’ competition.
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25th April 2018

Developer reveals top five reasons families are moving to Barrow Upon Soar

According to leading homebuilder David Wilson Homes East Midlands, location is still one of the most important considerations for buyers looking for a new home in Leicestershire and its development Hunters Lodge in Barrow upon Soar is no exception.
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24th April 2018

Trio of experienced directors boost board of agency regenerating local economy

TWO senior politicians and a high-profile figure in the building industry have joined the board of enterprise agency Erewash Partnership.
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24th April 2018

Focus Consultants partner completes hottest London Marathon on record

Focus Consultants partner Kevin Osbon has successfully completed the hottest London Marathon on record – raising more than £2,000 for charity.
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24th April 2018

The perfect patch at West Notts

The spades and forks will be turning over a special patch of land at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus in the coming weeks.
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24th April 2018

Lincolnshire & Rutland Life Science SMEs will now benefit from funding & support

Medilink East Midlands (EM), in partnership with the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network (EMAHSN), have launched a new project which will provide sector-specific support to Medical and Life Science businesses based in Lincolnshire and Rutland.
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24th April 2018

Derbyshire baker Luke Evans wins top award for loaf – at first attempt

Family firm Luke Evans Bakery in Derbyshire has tasted a slice of success after its granary loaf was awarded the title of Best Wholegrain Loaf in Britain at one of the UK’s biggest food and drink exhibitions.
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24th April 2018

Barefoot Coaches to share expert knowledge with new business owners

In response to demand, Barefoot Coaching’s popular Spring Conference will be on how to grow a coaching or wellbeing business.
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24th April 2018

GROWING BUSINESSES SNAP-UP CITY CENTRE PREMISES

Expanding asbestos and building services specialists are relocating their headquarters to Lincoln, in a move which promises to create more jobs.
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24th April 2018

New Caravan Offers Respite for Children with Cancer

Lincoln-based charity Sophie’s Journey is ready to welcome families to its new fully adapted caravan in Mablethorpe for some quality time away from a hospital environment.
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24th April 2018

New look for Flogas Britain’s leading mains gas business

FLOGAS Britain has relaunched its mains gas business with a new name and a new website, building on the company’s strong reputation for providing simple energy with first class customer service.
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24th April 2018

Willmott Dixon’s community focus gets UK’s top accolade

Willmott Dixon has for a second time joined an exclusive group of companies in receiving Britain’s most coveted business prize; a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
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24th April 2018

Former Nottingham Serviceman Turned Financial Adviser Finalist in British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

A Nottingham based Chartered Financial Planner has been announced as a finalist in a prestigious national award ceremony.
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24th April 2018

Ashmere Shows Support To National Care Home Open Day

Ashmere Derbyshire who has seven residential homes across Derbyshire demonstrated its commitment to working with the community, by opening their doors and organising an open day packed with family fun.
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23rd April 2018

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE SPECIALIST PARTNERS WITH CARTWRIGHT

MIDLANDS PR and digital agency Cartwright Communications has secured its latest account win, after being appointed by Nottingham-based interior architecture and design specialist Macaulay Sinclair to deliver public relations and digital support.
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23rd April 2018

This business opportunity is rubbish

A ‘rubbish opportunity’ to become your own boss in the East Midlands is proving popular with would be business owners across the UK
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23rd April 2018

REGIONAL ACCOUNTANCY FIRM ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS

Chartered Accountants Wright Vigar has announced the appointment of two new directors – strengthening the team at the top of this firm.
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20th April 2018

Surveryors' Team Awards Drive

Lincoln-based Banks Long and Co are celebrating yet another award.
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20th April 2018

Associate dentists, first-time buyers and self-builders to benefit from new mortgage products

Newly-qualified associate dentists, people aiming to get onto the property ladder and self-builders are just a few of the groups who are to benefit from the changes to Earl Shilton Building Society’s products and criteria.
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20th April 2018

'Dream Team' of Derby professionals to tackle 50 mile bike ride for charity

 A TEAM of Derby professionals are set to take on a mammoth 50 mile bike ride around Derbyshire to raise money for local charity Ashgate Hospice.
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20th April 2018

East Midlands Training Provider launch apprenticeship for Social Housing Sector

Leading training provider, CT Skills has successfully launched apprenticeships in Housing & Property Management which has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
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20th April 2018

Focus Consultants re-appointed to NHS SBS Framework for a second term

Multi-disciplinary company Focus Consultants has been appointed to the NHS SBS Framework for a second term.
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20th April 2018

75 new rental homes set for Mansfield as Wise Living acquires former Mansfield Brewery site

75 new rental homes are set to be built in Mansfield after Wise Living acquired the former Mansfield Brewery site for its build-to-rent (BTR) portfolio.
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20th April 2018

Lincolnshire Care Leader Appointed to National Care Body

Care providers in Lincolnshire are set to be given a boost after the county’s care association chair was appointed to head up a national care organisation.
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20th April 2018

Conference sets out to help business leaders drive a wellbeing culture

The D2N2 Growth Hub is hosting a major conference during Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May 2018) that will highlight and promote a healthy culture of wellbeing as a key driver for business growth.
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20th April 2018

FHP takes top spot for most active agent in the region

THE Estates Gazette Interactive (EGi) awards have confirmed that, with 353 deals completed in 2017, FHP is the Most Active Agent in the East Midlands.
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20th April 2018

Wilkins Group 'On Form' With Latest Investment

The Wilkins Group has invested £150,000 on a new Heiber and Schröber tray forming machine for its Nottingham based site to help in the fight against plastic.
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19th April 2018

East Midlands boroughs amongst England’s top ten most improved vibrant places to live and work

Leicestershire’s Oadby and Wigston borough is in the top 10 most improved places in England to live and work, according to the new results from the annual Vibrant Economy Index*, produced and published today (19th April 2018) by business and financial adv
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19th April 2018

Internship at Flood Protection Solutions

The very first intern has started work at Flood Protection Solutions, one of the UK’s leading flood defence companies.
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19th April 2018

Call for community businesses in the East Midlands to take part in Community Business Weekend 2018

With a fortnight to go until the third annual Community Business Weekend on 4 - 7 May, organisers Power to Change are calling for community businesses across the East Midlands to get involved.
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19th April 2018

Tank provides an ideal fit for the Schoolwear Association

The Schoolwear Association has appointed digital PR agency Tank to help raise awareness of the organisation and to promote the benefits of school specific uniform to schools, students and parents in the UK media.
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19th April 2018

HomeServe teams raise staggering £134,000 for UK charities

Teams of HomeServe fundraisers hand over giant total to charity groups based across the UK
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19th April 2018

Arrow Solutions strengthens rail sector presence with appointment of new Sales Manager

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of professional cleaning chemicals is aiming for further expansion in rail after appointing a new Sales Manager for the sector.
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19th April 2018

A new survey has named making a cup of tea as the first thing people do when they move into their new proper-tea in Nottinghamshire.

The result comes ahead of National Tea Day on Saturday 21st April, where people across the country unite to drink their favourite brews, whether that be a classic English Breakfast or something more exotic.
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19th April 2018

Encore defies training report with £1m investment in staff

A recent national report has detailed that workers across the UK have a lack of access to skills development and training – however, leading recruitment agency Encore Personnel is going above and beyond to ensure its staff has the necessary training to th
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19th April 2018

A stepping-stone for the home-schooled

A new course is being launched at West Nottinghamshire College, designed especially for young people who are home-schooled wishing to take the next steps into Further Education.
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19th April 2018

Top Training Investment

Pioneering manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is nurturing its team with the largest single investment in training at a time when a recent survey shows the value of staff development.
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19th April 2018

Rilmac Insulation winners at Energy Efficiency Awards

Rilmac Insulation is excited and proud to have been winners at the 2018 East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards. Winning in the category of Insulation & Fabric Installer / Contractor of the Year, the team from Rilmac were presented with their trophy at th
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19th April 2018

Repton juniors get clued up on health and safety

Pupils at Derbyshire-based Repton Primary School took part in an exciting health and safety talk recently with Miller Homes Midlands.
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19th April 2018

ConSpare bolsters on-site service offering with appointment of Hydronix specialist

Concrete production specialist ConSpare has expanded its on-site service offering by appointing Ian Hatch to its Capital Department.
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18th April 2018

Leicester cancer research charity to hold prestigious event at Luffenham Heath golf course

Hope Against Cancer is excited to announce the return of its prestigious and well-attended golf day in June.
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18th April 2018

J Tomlinson and client shortlisted for East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards

J Tomlinson has been jointly shortlisted for an East Midlands Energy Efficiency award alongside long-term client Ashfield District Council following a project which will help householders keep warm and save thousands of pounds on their fuel bills.
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18th April 2018

IT Firm Gears Up For Growth

A company that has doubled in size over the past year has restructured its management as it pursues further growth in the coming year.
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18th April 2018

Auction House expands workforce as UK insolvencies spike in first quarter

John Pye is investing and expanding its Business Assets department to meet growing demand from insolvency and restructuring clients, following a record spike in instructions during the first quarter of 2018.
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18th April 2018

Call Out For Local Businesses to Take A Stand for Charity

A charity which supports families in times of hardship is calling on local shops and businesses to sell their wares at a one-off pop-up shop in Farnsfield.
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18th April 2018

New community acupuncture clinic licensed in Newton Harcourt

Market Harborough District Council has recently granted a license to The Newton Harcourt Community Acupuncture Clinic.
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18th April 2018

Focus Partner runs the London Marathon in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust

One of the founding Partners of Focus Consultants will be pounding the streets of the capital on Sunday (22nd April) when he takes part in the London Marathon.
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18th April 2018

Business owners could lose out through new cut to Dividend Allowance

Owners of limited companies could lose out on more than £1100 under tax changes to the dividend allowance which come into force this month.
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18th April 2018

Purpose Media set to speak alongside Twitter at national social media event

A director of full-service marketing agency Purpose Media will share the stage with senior representatives from social media giant Twitter at a digital conference in London.
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18th April 2018

From Bardon to Barcelona: Sporting homebuilder takes on challenge for Sport Relief

Staff at David Wilson Homes East Midlands ditched their business wear in favour of trainers and sports gear to embark upon a testing challenge in aid of Sport Relief 2018.
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18th April 2018

Clegg starts work on new multi-million pound Student's Union hub

Clegg Construction has started work on a new purpose-built Students’ Union building at a West Midlands university.
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18th April 2018

Barratt and David Wilson Homes raise £25,000 for charity close to their hearts

Staff at local homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands have raised £25,000 for their charity of the year Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance, a cause close to their hearts
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18th April 2018

Army Reserve share leadership skills with RPS

Employees from RPS Group had the opportunity to develop their team working and leadership skills at an exclusive Army event last week (12th April).
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18th April 2018

Third Next Plc project for Notts staircase manufacturer

Essential Projects has started its third project so far in 2018 for retailer Next, having been appointed as a sub-contractor on its latest flagship store in Bolton, which is opposite Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
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18th April 2018

Free lambing open day at Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire

Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots is staging a special lambing day on Sunday 29th April.
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18th April 2018

East Midlands housebuilder supports Leicestershire racing talent

A MiniGP racing youngster from Leicester already has his sights set on a podium finish as he secures sponsorship from Redrow Homes East Midlands.
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18th April 2018

Pendragon PLC announces expansion of nationwide SMART operations

Leading automotive online retailer Pendragon PLC is pleased to announce the expansion and improvement of its nationwide SMART repair centre locations, creating thirty-nine new jobs.
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18th April 2018

South Wigston students get Money Matters

Teenagers at South Wigston College have got to grips with finances during two days of a Hinckley & Rugby Building Society sponsored event by Citizens Advice Leicestershire to prevent the devastating impact of debt.
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18th April 2018

Total Motion named Leicester Mercury Company of the Year

Vehicle management company Total Motion is celebrating further awards’ success after being named Leicester Mercury Company of the Year 2018.
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18th April 2018

Brave Dave Chips In for Charity Fundraiser

It’s a case of wax on, wax off at The Elite Fish & Chip Company, where a loyal customer is raising money by gritting his teeth for charity.
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17th April 2018

US BOXING LEGEND ROY JONES JR. TO SPEAK AT EXCLUSIVE CHARITY DINNER

A FORMER undisputed six-weight boxing world champion is heading to Nottingham for a fundraising dinner in aid of one of the city’s biggest charities.
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13th April 2018

Developer 'sets sail' with £25m development on River Trent

DEVELOPER KMRE Group has announced it has acquired a 1.5 acre site on the banks of the River Trent in Nottingham for prestigious apartments.
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13th April 2018

Sir Ranulph Fiennes to Speak at MHR’s HR Directors Club Event

13 April 2018, Nottingham – Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the oldest person ever to summit Everest and cross both polar ice caps, has today been confirmed as keynote speaker for MHR’s exclusive HR Director’s meeting, to be held at Claridge’s on 12 June 2018.
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13th April 2018

Ex-serviceman switched on to new success

An ex-serviceman has spoken about his time at West Nottinghamshire College being his “lifeline” following a regional college skills competition win.
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13th April 2018

Heathcotes Group sponsors The Transition Event

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, is sponsoring an exhibition and conference which aims to help build a bright future for young people with disabilities or additional needs.
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13th April 2018

Nine of Derby's local business leaders face shock arrest

Nine members of the city’s business community were unexpectedly arrested at their places of work this week and three escaped, with Cactus Images on hand to capture the events as they unfolded.
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13th April 2018

Derbyshire based association awarded certificate of commendation!

Derbyshire Based UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA), has been awarded a certificate of commendation for the Campaign of the Year, at the Safety and Health Excellence Awards on 11 April at VOX, Resorts World, Birmingham.
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12th April 2018

Pendragon Launches Technician Accelerator Programme in Doncaster

Leading automotive retailer Pendragon PLC is excited to launch a brand-new accelerator programme for trainee vehicle technicians, with an intake in Doncaster.
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12th April 2018

Senior Estimator celebrates 20 years at Alpha Rail

Senior Estimator Paul Johnson recently celebrated his 20-year anniversary working at Alpha Rail.
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12th April 2018

LK2 extends team with new hire

LINCOLN-based architectural firm LK2 has expanded its team with a new senior project architect as part of its ambitious growth plans.
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12th April 2018

ProCon Nottinghamshire open for business

A new network has been launched for people and companies in Nottinghamshire’s property and construction sectors.
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12th April 2018

Lincoln firm starts works on the major extension to Milton Keynes Academy

Leading construction firm Gelder Group has announced that works have commenced on the major extension to Milton Keynes Academy in Buckinghamshire, which will introduce new state-of-the-art learning and social facilities.
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12th April 2018

Employment specialist joins Nelsons Solicitors

LEICESTER-based Nelsons Solicitors has strengthened its employment law team with the appointment of a new expert.
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12th April 2018

Uplifting Pair Join Obam Stairlifts

Lincolnshire-based Obam Stairlifts, which helps people with mobility problems live more independently, has appointed two new members of staff to its customer-focused team.
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12th April 2018

High protein pizza dough to be launched thanks to support from Food Innovation Centre experts

Independent family run artisan pizza base producer Deli Conti is unveiling a new high protein pizza dough at one of the UK’s largest food and drink trade shows, following support from food innovation scientists.
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12th April 2018

Leicester Mayor welcomes PPL PRS Ltd to city at launch event

Leicester City’s Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, attended a reception on Wednesday evening hosted by PPL PRS Ltd to celebrate the launch of the new joint venture between the UK’s two music licensing bodies (also known as ‘collective management organisations’ or
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12th April 2018

Leading Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Consortium Demonstrates Latest Innovations at Jaguar Land Rover’s Gaydon Track

UK Connected Intelligence Transport Environment (UK CITE), a project to create the most advanced environment for testing connected and autonomous vehicles, demonstrated its latest innovations earlier today (Thursday, April 12) at Jaguar Land Rover’s Gaydo
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12th April 2018

Miller Homes pledges over £300,000 to develop Nottinghamshire community

Miller Homes Midlands is investing over three hundred thousand pounds into the local community as part of its latest development in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire.
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10th April 2018

Countryside Lincs sees thousands of visitors through the farm gate

LIGHT RAIN couldn’t keep locals away as thousands of visitors donned wellies and raincoats for a fun-filled Countryside Lincs at the Lincolnshire Showground.
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10th April 2018

Newark housing provider gets 'muddy' to help children make a wish

STAFF from Newark and Sherwood Homes battled mud, obstacles and water to raise almost £2,000 for children’s charity, Make A Wish.
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10th April 2018

Regional skills shortage the top challenge to East Midlands’ economic progress

Gaps and shortfalls in skills are holding back economic progress for businesses across the East Midlands, according to the findings of a new survey by the regional office of financial and business advisers Grant Thornton.
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10th April 2018

G F Tomlinson's Siman to trek the Inca Trail for Alzheimer's Society

A DERBY man is trekking more than 100km on one of the world’s most famous trails to raise money for a charity which battles the disease that is the UK’s biggest killer
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10th April 2018

Barratt Developments Chief Executive gives seal of approval on new Northamptonshire development

Barratt Developments Chief Executive David Thomas has given his seal of approval on a new homes development in Thrapston following a VIP tour of the site.
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10th April 2018

Five Star homebuilder shows commitment to Heathcote

Leading developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands has continued to show its long-term commitment to Heathcote, Warwick with the new homes being built, the jobs it has sustained and an involvement in local projects.
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10th April 2018

Pendragon Prepares Pupils for Life After School

Pupils from All Saints’ Catholic Voluntary Academy in Mansfield were recently invited to find out more about life after school at a workshop designed specifically for them by Pendragon PLC.
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10th April 2018

Rachel Johns to head up the company's new Cambridge Office which covers the East of England.

Clegg Construction has appointed Rachel Johns MCIOB to head up its new Cambridge office as part of expansion plans to develop a regional business covering the East of England.
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10th April 2018

Gender pay gap at Barker Ross Staffing Solutions reflects commitment to equality

Recruitment business Barker Ross Staffing Solutions has unveiled a gender pay gap – the difference between what male and female employees are paid – of just 2.3 percent.
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10th April 2018

Torvill and Dean to visit Radford Care group and champion new facility

OLYMPIC skating gold medallists Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are to visit the Radford Care Group on Tuesday (April 10th) to help celebrate the charity’s 50th anniversary.
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10th April 2018

Property developers get back in the saddle for Dallaglio Cycle Slam

Two intrepid cyclists are joining forces with England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio in an epic challenge to help raise funds for underprivileged teenagers.
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10th April 2018

Playground specialist proud to play an active role as a BESA member

Leicestershire playground specialist, Red Monkey Play, has announced it’s renewed membership with British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) - a leading UK trade body for Educational Suppliers - after a successful first year of being involved with t
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10th April 2018

World leader Altran joins host of innovative businesses establishing a base at the iHub

Altran, a world leader in engineering and R&D services, is one of the latest hi-tech companies to establish a base at Derby’s £12m iHub innovation centre.
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10th April 2018

BG Engineering unveils new logo and website

Chesterfield based BG Engineering, has unveiled a new logo and website as the business celebrates its 30th anniversary and invests in its future.
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10th April 2018

Norton Property Investments acquires former Carillion offices for £1.45m

Six office units at Brooklands Court on Kettering Venture Park, which were formerly owned by Carillion plc, have been snapped up by a fast growing Midlands property investment company.
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10th April 2018

BHW Announces Multiple Promotions

Leicester based commercial law firm BHW Solicitors are pleased to announce Associate Solicitors Paul Davis and Eleanor Rattay have been promoted to Partners, while Solicitor Raj Hundal has become an Associate. Paul and Eleanor have been Associate Solicit
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10th April 2018

Medilink Inoovation Day 2018

Innovation Day is firmly set as the annual life sciences event in the East Midlands attracting 250+ delegates and 30+ exhibitors. The day consists of a conference, exhibition, awards dinner and ample networking opportunities.
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10th April 2018

A Level students extend knowledge through research

From creating a virtual reality chemistry lesson to looking into the future of British farming post-Brexit, these were just a couple of the projects being researched by students at West Nottinghamshire College.
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9th April 2018

Promotions at leading Leicestershire property agency as firm goes from strength to strength

A leading property agency has made three promotions at its Ashby office as the firm continues to go from strength to strength.
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9th April 2018

Hope Against Cancer

Cancer survivor and charity fundraiser Mark Mercala takes on sponsored 120 mile bike ride for Hope Against Cancer
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9th April 2018

Historic Conference Centre Helps Students Explore an Engineering Future

On 13th March 2018, The Derby Conference Centre played host to iRail, a showcase event designed to educate students from across the region, about the great heritage of the rail industry in the city of Derby, and the technological and engineering opportuni
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9th April 2018

NELSONS HELPS MAKE WISHES FOR KIDS COME TRUE WITH MASCOT SPONSORSHIP

LEADING Leicester-based law firm Nelsons Solicitors has pledged further support to its chosen charity of the year Wishes 4 Kids.
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9th April 2018

PROPERTY EXPERT SAYS ESTATE AGENT CRACKDOWN IS LONG OVERDUE

One of the East Midlands leading property experts has said he’s surprised it’s taken the government so long to introduce a tougher stance on rogue estate agents.
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9th April 2018

RILMAC SCAFFOLDING SUPPORT LADYWOOD PROJECT

Rilmac Scaffolding are proud to have been involved in one of Wates Construction Group’s Community initiatives, the Ladywood Project at Marham in Norfolk.
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9th April 2018

NELSONS SOLICITORS STRENGTHENS NOTTINGHAM ROOTS WITH MAJOR OFFICE REFURB

WORKS have started on a major five-storey extension and refurbishment of Nelsons Solicitors’ Nottingham office – with the law firm investing heavily in its city centre premises.
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9th April 2018

Giosprite launches state of the art technology suite to help councils visualise a smarter future

Lichfield-based smart city consultancy Giosprite, is launching an interactive demonstration suite, to help council leaders visualise what a fully integrated, smart city ecosystem could look like.
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9th April 2018

Ward opens new dedicated dock facility for scrap metal export

Derbyshire-based metal and waste management specialist, Ward, is opening a dedicated deep sea export dock facility at Associated British Ports (ABP) in Immingham to further ex-pand it’s metal export business.
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6th April 2018

Richard Shakespeare Nominated for the UK’s Largest Diversity Awards

Richard Shakespeare, Managing Director of Workplace Diversity Solutions based in Coalville, has been nominated for a Positive Role Model award at The National Diversity Awards 2018.
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6th April 2018

Leading HR Specialist Shares Five Ways East Midlands Firms Can Narrow The Gender Pay Gap

Thursday 5th March 2018, Nottingham – The final deadline has expired for East Midlands organisations with 250 + employees to report their gender pay gap - the average difference between what they pay male and female employees - to the Government Equalitie
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6th April 2018

Adare SEC achieves prestigious PCI-DSS accreditation for another year

Adare SEC, a provider of technology-led, paper-based and electronic communication solutions, is celebrating after achieving a top-level accreditation for aiding the production of credit card statements.
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6th April 2018

Purpose Media backs new grassroots football club with £100,000 of support

Full-service marketing agency Purpose Media has thrown its weight behind a new grassroots football club’s ambitious plans to create a new £2m state-of-the-art community sports facility. As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, th
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5th April 2018

Derby's Biggest April Fools Attracts Celebrity Exposure

An April Fools gag from Derby based Hodgkinson Builders, resulted in national exposure at the weekend after four personalities retweeted it, causing the business website to temporarily go down.
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4th April 2018

FORMER LEICS WAREHOUSE SITE UP FOR REDEVELOPMENT

A FORMER warehouse in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside will be transformed following the purchase of the site by local developer Wheatcroft Land.
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4th April 2018

BIRCHOVER EYE EXPANSION AFTER RECORD-BREAKING QUARTER

Birchover Sales and Lettings are actively looking to expand after shattering all previous records in the first quarter of 2018.
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4th April 2018

Smart Move for Accountancy Firm CFW

CFW Chartered Accountants has moved into a smart new office building in Kettering.
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4th April 2018

PUT YOUR SPARE ROOM TO GOOD USE WITH DAVID WILSON HOMES

Leading homebuilder David Wilson Homes is offering homeowners in Nottinghamshire some fresh inspiration on putting their spare room to good use in the Moorecroft style home at Edwalton Park in Edwalton.
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4th April 2018

LINCOLN-BASED BRANSTON ANNOUNCES CHARITY OF THE YEAR

FOLLOWING a staff vote, leading potato supplier Branston has chosen Rethink Mental Illness as its charity of the year 2018
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4th April 2018

GAINSBOROUGH STUDENTS GAIN SCAFFOLDING EXPERIENCE

After the success of their first visit in 2017 Rilmac Scaffolding were pleased to be able to welcome a party from Gainsborough Careers College to their Lincoln yard. 
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4th April 2018

RSPB AND BARRATT EXTEND PARTNERSHIP TO GIVE NATURE A HOME

A unique partnership between the RSPB and David Wilson Homes has been renewed and extended for another three years.
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4th April 2018

Columbus UK invites local schoolchildren to Nottingham offices to spark interest in STEM careers

On 6 March, Nottingham-based business services provider Columbus UK invited a class of 10 and 11-year olds from Holy Cross School in Hucknall to their head office for a morning of activities
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4th April 2018

CARRINGTON GARDENS SET TO HOST EASTER EVENT

LINCOLNSHIRE locals can look forward to an afternoon of Easter treats and the opportunity to view the luxury development, Carrington Gardens, in Humberston next week (Friday 6 April).
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4th April 2018

Midlands PR agency welcomes account manager

Nottingham and Lincoln-based PR agency Jennie Holland PR has expanded its team with the appointment of Kelly Mancaruso as an account manager.
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4th April 2018

STEPNELL AWARDED £13.1M BUILDING MODERNISATION FOR UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER CAMPUS HUB

Leading construction contractor Stepnell has been awarded a £13.1 million contract by the University of Leicester to complete the modernisation of its Percy Gee Building.
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4th April 2018

COMMUTERS URGED TO GET ON BOARD SERVICE

Tens of thousands of visitors, shoppers and commuters have helped Lincoln’s popular Park & Ride service to chalk-up a successful first year of operation.
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4th April 2018

THE MARKETING CENTRE LAUNCHES IN EAST MIDLANDS

Rob Croxall and team appointed to support regional business growth
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4th April 2018

Awards beckon for Hinckley & Rugby BS

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society is in the running for several awards for its savings and mortgage ranges and its quality service.
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4th April 2018

J Tomlinson completes 70,000 sq. ft. West Midlands light industrial unit project

West Midlands based commercial property business, Goold Estates Limited, purchased the key Wolverhampton site in 2016, and specialise in the development/management of industrial and office premises throughout the region.
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4th April 2018

BERTONE MANOR CELEBRATES YEAR OF SUCCESS SINCE LAUNCH

One year after launching its sought after Barton Seagrave development, Barratt and David Wilson Homes South Midlands is celebrating the success of Bertone Manor.
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4th April 2018

LOUTH CARE SERVICE MOVES INTO NEW HOME WITH HSBC SUPPORT

Residential and community support service Alderson Ltd, based in Louth in Lincolnshire, has celebrated its expansion following the purchase of its first fully-owned offices, supported by a six-figure loan from HSBC.
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4th April 2018

TRIO OF EVENTS FOR STAR TRUST CHARITY TO ’BLAST’ HALF A MILLION

MIDLANDS-BASED charity Star Trust has announced its three high profile events for the year – ranging from jewellery and cars to motoring days and a glittering ball in the East Midlands.
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4th April 2018

Fine food with refined entertainment

A relaxing and refined evening of jazz and good food is coming to a Mansfield restaurant this April.
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4th April 2018

AdamsonJones way ahead in ensuring Nottinghamshire companies are protected

AdamsonJones, a firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, has helped more Nottinghamshire companies protect their inventions overseas through the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) than any other rival firm of patent attorneys in the county.
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4th April 2018

MORLEY HAYES TO STAGE WEEK-LONG BEER AND GIN FESTIVAL IN MAY

On the back of the success of its first ever Beer and Gin Festival which took place in August last year, Derbyshire leisure complex Morley Hayes is set to host a week-long festival event over this year’s May Bank Holiday.
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4th April 2018

A WHOLESALE APPROACH GIVES BUTCHER’S THE EDGE

Leading dog and cat food manufacturer Butcher’s Pet Care Ltd is transforming its operations, putting it on track to grow its market position, after implementing a new manufacturing strategy supported by Integrated Food Projects (IFP).
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4th April 2018

CIE Group 'Saddle Up' For Maggie's In Aid Of Work Colleagues

Employees from Nottingham based CIE Group have raised £5000 for Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Nottingham, after two of its staff benefited from the incredible support offered by the charity.
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4th April 2018

Leading Training Provider Celebrate Matrix Standard Achievement

East Midlands based Training Provider; CT Skills has successfully been re-accredited the Matrix Standard in recognition of the hard work and dedication their employees continuously put in to making learners, employers and partners feel valued and informed
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3rd April 2018

Gelder Group launches its Vision 2020 mission

Multi-award-winning construction company Gelder Group has announced the launch of its Vision 2020 to continue its mission of improving the business and helping the community.
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3rd April 2018

Ford Transit Centre Offers Chance to Win £1,000 B&Q Vouchers

Local business owners are being given a not-to-be-missed opportunity to win £1,000 to spend at B&Q, thanks to Evans Halshaw’s Ford Transit Centre in Lincoln.
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3rd April 2018

Selling Your Products direct to the Chinese Consumer workshop

Engage with the world's largest eCommerce marketplace
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3rd April 2018

Brexit action stalls in East Midlands

E. MIDS BREXIT DATA - PREPARATION STALLS IN THE EAST MIDLANDS - SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU
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3rd April 2018

Construction starts on 72 new Stonewater homes to help ease Leicester’s affordable housing shortage

Stonewater’s Hamilton Lane development comes at a time when Leicester has the fastest rising private rents in the country and annual house price increases are the third highest in the UK, ahead of Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Liverpool and Leeds.
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3rd April 2018

NEW DAVID WILSON HOME HAS NICE RING TO IT FOR LEICESTER COUPLE

A couple from Leicester have been preparing for their future together by taking a step on the property ladder and getting engaged on the same day.
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3rd April 2018

CARTWRIGHT & RIZKMCCAY APPOINTED BY CONYGAR

BUILT environment PR and marketing specialists Cartwright Communications and RizkMcCay have been appointed by Conygar Investment Company plc which is set to develop the 40-acre former Boots Island site.
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3rd April 2018

WHO’S NEW AT RILMAC – JOHN DEAKIN

John Deakin has been working in the asbestos removal industry for three decades and brings his expertise and experience to Rilmac Asbestos Services, for a second time having worked there around nine years ago, as Contracts Manager.
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3rd April 2018

NOTTS ACCOUNTANTS SHOW SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMONWEALTH GAMES ATHLETES

NOTTINGHAM-based accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young swapped their suits for sports gear this week (28 March) to show support for the Commonwealth Games, taking place next month on Australia’s Gold Coast.
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3rd April 2018

LINCOLN – A MAGNET FOR INVESTMENT STRONG DEMAND EXPECTED FOR £46.3 MILLION OPPORTUNITY

Lincoln-based chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co reported no let-up in the unprecedented levels of demand being seen from commercial property investors interested in the city – as the firm announced another exciting opportunity.
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3rd April 2018

INDUSTRIAL PARK AT 100% OCCUPANCY AFTER MLB ‘JOINS’

A DEAL to let 21,000 sq ft of industrial office space in Nottinghamshire has been brokered by property consultancy Innes England.
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3rd April 2018

Creatives, innovators and entrepreneurs show off their skills

Budding entrepreneurs and innovators have joined together in a college-wide competition to seek out students’ talent, creativity and ground-breaking ideas at West Nottinghamshire College.
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3rd April 2018

MILLER HOMES DONATES OVER £7,000 TO HELP DERBYSHIRE FAMILIES

Miller Homes Midlands has donated almost £7,500 to Derby-based stillbirth and neonatal death charity, Derby Sands.
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3rd April 2018

LOCAL HOUSEBUILDER RECEIVES FIVE STARS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Local housebuilder David Wilson Homes East Midlands has received the maximum five star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Survey.
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3rd April 2018

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT! LINCOLNSHIRE SHOW ANNOUNCES RAF100 THEME AS 2018 TICKETS GO ON SALE

ADVANCED TICKETS for this year’s Lincolnshire Show are expected to ‘fly’ off the shelves after the much-loved event announced an RAF100 theme for the 2018 show.
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3rd April 2018

Derbyshire Healthcare signs Armed Forces Covenant

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust publicly demonstrated support of the Armed Forces Community earlier today (28 March) by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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