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News from September 2018


29th September 2018

New Warwickshire medical centre topped out

A topping out ceremony has taken place at a new medical centre being built by Wildgoose Construction which will serve more than 20,000 patients.
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28th September 2018

Graduates choose East Midlands to build surveyors careers

Seven ambitious young professionals have chosen commercial property consultants Innes England to kick-start their careers. This includes five professionals who have joined the firm’s popular graduate scheme, bringing the total number on the current scheme
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28th September 2018

Enterprise Loans files the flag for East Mids entrepreneurs

LEADING responsible loan provider Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) has received further recognition for its work with businesses across the region as it earns a nomination in the ‘Community Excellence of the Year’ category at the Nachural Entrepreneu
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28th September 2018

Leicestershire business community get together for local cancer charity

Businesses from across Leicestershire all got together for a fun night of food and a variety of entertainment in aid of local cancer research charity Hope Against Cancer at a curry evening organised by Kazzoo IT Solutions and Mocha Marketing, hosted by Le
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28th September 2018

UK Office power module manufacturer launches European expansion programme

ABL UK Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of power modules, monitor arms, CPU holders and cable management products has announced plans to expand into Europe by attracting new distributors in Northern and South East Europe.
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28th September 2018

Duncan & Toplis wins British Accountancy Award for work to honour WW2 heroes

East Midlands accountancy group, Duncan & Toplis has won the award for Outstanding Advisory or Client Project of the Year at the British Accountancy Awards 2018 for its work with the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln.
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28th September 2018

Key appointment places RHCV in the driving seat

Following the successful acquisition of its Northampton site, East Midlands Renault Truck dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has appointed a new Dealer Point Manager to bolster the site’s strategic growth plans.
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28th September 2018

trentbarton’s Vicky promoted to director

Vicky Williams has been promoted to director of commercial services at the bus company trentbarton.
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28th September 2018

Executives learn about Army leadership

Senior managers from organisations across Derbyshire spent a day learning more about Army leadership techniques and how these can be incorporated into their workplaces.
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27th September 2018

New senior appointment announced at Derbyshire Property Developer

DERBYSHIRE-BASED developer Sladen Estates has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Paul Ruane as its new projects director.
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27th September 2018

National Accountancy firm to open Nottingham office

EAST Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has advised national accountancy firm Haines Watts on its expansion into Nottinghamshire following the acquisition of Ling Phipp for an undisclosed sum.
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27th September 2018

Allied Irish Bank (GB) appoints healthcare specialist

Allied Irish Bank (GB) (AIB (GB))* has strengthened its North and Midlands team with the appointment of Richard Henshaw as a Healthcare Relationship Manager. Richard will work with the bank’s Leeds and Nottingham business centres to support healthcare cus
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27th September 2018

Malmo based analytical services provider champions compliance with Epista Life Science and Formpipe Life Science

A leading provider of assay solutions to pharma, biotech, and clinical research organisations has streamlined its approach to quality assurance and compliance management with the help of Epista Life Science and Formpipe Life Science.
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27th September 2018

Leicester Business Festival sponsorship

The FSB is once again sponsoring the Leicester Business Festival, a two week festival featuring around 120 business events across the county aimed at growing our local economy, strengthening local business connections and encouraging inward investment.
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27th September 2018

Pupils receive new football kit, thanks to Central Foods

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has donated a new football kit to students at a nearby school.
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27th September 2018

Peppermint Technology awarded place on Digital Marketplace

Legal Technology software company Peppermint Technology has won a place on the UK Government’s Digital Marketplace, which connects the public sector with Microsoft based technology solutions to support their legal case work.
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27th September 2018

Newark architecture and engineering consultancy announces raft of promotions

BE DESIGN, the Newark-based multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering practice, has announced four new promotions across its technical team.
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27th September 2018

Consultancy of the Year 2018

Bennett Engineering Design Solutions Ltd has been shortlisted by the British Engineering Excellence Awards for “Consultancy of the Year” and will be attending the awards ceremony in London on the 4th of October.
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27th September 2018

Mountain Marathon Challenge for charity

Staff at leading developer raise £12,000 from the Mountain Marathon Challenge
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26th September 2018

Health and Safety Responsibilities of Executives & Directors

Health and safety at work responsibility and accountability falls upon directors, board members and the business owners for any organisation no matter what the size.
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25th September 2018

John Brichnell joins Data Clarity

In the aftermath of winning a national award, global software and data solutions provider, Data Clarity has appointed John Bricknell as its new sales consultant.
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25th September 2018

Chesterfield on track to create world class visitor economy

It has been revealed that converting just 5% of Chesterfield’s day visitors into overnight stays would transform the town’s visitor economy.
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25th September 2018

Tattershall Farm Park flourishes thanks to eco-friendly energy

A SAVING of £20 a day in energy bills has paved the way for an award-winning, family-owned farm park in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, to expand its offering and enhance visitor and animal comfort no matter the season.
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25th September 2018

Works begin to create 180 new specialist student places in Lincolnshire

Regional contractor G F Tomlinson has started work on three new alternative provision Free School academies in Lincolnshire.
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25th September 2018

Ten fabricators are needed to join Frame Fast's elite team in Ascot Drive

Frame Fast (UK) has launched a recruitment drive to fill more than 10 jobs at its production facility in Ascot Drive.
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25th September 2018

AECOM’s Brian Ward joins First Thursday Club management team

Construction industry networking group, East Midlands First Thursday Club, has welcomed long-standing member Brian Ward to its management team to bring new ideas and to help with the continuance of the Club going forward.
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25th September 2018

Ibstock Brick opens Eclipse to local community

Ibstock Brick welcomed more than 400 members of the local community over the weekend to celebrate the opening of its new Eclipse factory in Ibstock.
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24th September 2018

Budding accountants start their career at Notts firm

THREE university graduates have chosen to start their accountancy careers at UHY Hacker Young’s Nottingham office.
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24th September 2018

Nottingham recycling company launches award winning recycling system for takeaway coffee cups

Coffee cups across the UK will be saved from landfill and commercially recycled into paper with the introduction of Detpak’s RecycleMe™ system in partnership with Nottingham based recycler Shredall Ltd.
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24th September 2018

NiTEC secures OHSAS 18001 safety certification

NiTEC, one of the UK’s leading electroless nickel plating specialists, has been awarded the Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Specification (OHSAS) 18001 certificate for its facility in Chesterfield.
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24th September 2018

Russell Roof Tiles hits a hole in one for charity

Burton-based roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, once again swung for charitable causes with its golf tournament which raised over £5,000 for its Community Fund.
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24th September 2018

J Tomlinson commences contract with Midlands Rural Housing

J Tomlinson has partnered with a leading rural housing provider to deliver repairs and maintenance services to over 600 properties.
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24th September 2018

Focus Consultants and Guy Taylor Associates support Skegness foreshore improvement plan

Economic development experts at Focus Consultants and architects Guy Taylor Associates have been appointed to draw up ideas to improve the foreshore of one of the UK’s popular seaside towns.
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24th September 2018

Nottingham developer building on the success of five years in business

Luxury residential developer North Sands Developments is celebrating five years in business, having delivered over £20m of high-end residential schemes in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and the South West.
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24th September 2018

World-class automotive skills centre gains new recruit

Smooth-running operations at the new MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) are set to benefit from the appointment of a centre manager to oil the wheels as the new training facility for the global automotive industry moves closer to opening its doors.
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24th September 2018

Enterprise Loans joins Brighter Futures to support Leics entrepreneurs

NOT-FOR-PROFIT organisation, Enterprise Loans East Midlands, has joined the Brighter Futures Project to support Leicestershire entrepreneurs looking to start their own business.
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24th September 2018

Movements UK celebrates 34th trading year

A Shepshed-based chauffeur business which specialises in airport transfers has celebrated its thirty fourth trading year this month.
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24th September 2018

Christmas arrives early in Risley

Members of luxury business networking service, KuKu Connect Derbyshire, were recently greeted at Risley Hall Hotel, Risley with a full size Christmas tree, Christmas cocktails and festive themed canapés, with all the trimmings.
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21st September 2018

AIM Awards Proud Sponsors of Love Business Expo

Derby-based AIM Awards are delighted to announce they are sponsoring the prestigious Love Business Expo, the event the biggest free business exhibition in the Midlands is now in its 7th year and continues to go from strength to strength.
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21st September 2018

Just Around The Corner… Leicester Business Expo

In just under four weeks’ time Leicester welcomes back the Leicester Business Expo and its shaping up to be an incredible event.
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21st September 2018

First volunteer Armed Forces champion for small businesses appointed by FSB

Ren Kapur will work with FSB to help advance policy change for the ‘armed forces in business’ community
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21st September 2018

Rothera Sharp celebrates arrival of trainee and promotion of home-grown talent

Rothera Sharp is delighted to announce the arrival of a new trainee in its litigation department, in conjunction with a former trainee starting her job as a newly qualified solicitor within the firm’s family law department.
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21st September 2018

Great Pall-Ex Bake Off raises a showstopping sum for Macmillan

Pall-Ex staff swapped wheels for whisks when the logistics firm hosted its own Great British Bake Off competition to raise money for Macmillan.
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21st September 2018

Executive director makes ‘Most Influential’ HR practitioners list for 2018

Midland Heart’s executive director of HR and Learning has scored a hat-trick after being named one of the Most Influential HR Practitioners in the country – for the third year running.
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21st September 2018

Finalists announced for the fbe East Midlands Awards 2018

Organisers of this year’s fbe East Midlands Awards, which recognise and reward some of the region’s best construction projects, have unveiled the shortlisted schemes that are in line to take the top slots.
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21st September 2018

Celebrations at Leics charity's rehab centre as offical opening draws near

PROUD project partners from across the Midlands construction scene gathered on site at the state-of-the-art Get Busy Living Centre in Leicestershire this week (20 September) to celebrate its official completion.
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21st September 2018

What are the challenges to investment? - East Mids, 5 October 2018

Scaling up your business? Seeking access to finance? - join this ICAEW Midlands and British Business Bank event on 5 October to find out more about the Midlands Engine Investment Fund
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20th September 2018

Willshee’s Investment Helps McDonalds Reduce its Environmental Footprint

Burton based waste and recycling business, Willshee’s, is helping McDonalds and other food and drink companies to reduce their environmental footprint with its new segregated waste collection vehicle.
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20th September 2018

intu Derby and Marketing Derby announce exclusive VIP evening

intu Derby has announced its exclusive VIP shopping night will return to the centre this Autumn, in association with Marketing Derby.
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20th September 2018

Nottingham’s Grade A Station Street Offices Given Green Light

City planners have (on 19th September) given the green light to bring forward one of Nottingham’s most striking Grade A office schemes to be delivered in the city to date.
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20th September 2018

Morley Hayes reaches final of Midlands Family Business Awards for second successive year

Morley Hayes, one of Derbyshire’s best-loved leisure facilities, has been shortlisted for the title of Employer of the Year at the Midlands Family Business Awards for the second successive year.
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20th September 2018

North Wales Fire & Rescue Service optimises HR & process with MHR

Investment in MHR’s cloud-based iTrent solution empowers North Wales Fire & Rescue Service to streamline its people processes
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20th September 2018

Leicester researchers aim to tackle worldwide type 2 diabetes epidemic

People living thousands of miles from Leicester have received crucial education from city researchers to help drive them to effectively self-manage their type 2 diabetes.
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19th September 2018

Opportunity for early stage ambitious digital businesses to pitch for investment

The Big House at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) and Derby Quad’s Mainframe jointly present the opportunity for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire-based businesses to compete for a chance to pitch to investors looking t
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19th September 2018

Arrow Solutions reveal spike in winter rail products sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of chemical solutions has seen a significant spike in sales for its winter rail products, as infrastructure specialists and train operating companies look to make preparations for the cold weather.
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19th September 2018

Leicester estate agency appoints new sales manager to meet demand for city centre property

An estate agency in Leicester city centre has appointed a new sales manager to head up its busy residential sales department.
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19th September 2018

Sills & Betteridge appoint six new equity partners

East Midlands law firm, Sills & Betteridge LLP has announced the appointment of six new equity partners.
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19th September 2018

Company Image completes a ‘Vivid’ transformation

Midlands-based company interior specialists Company Image has recently completed one of its biggest refurbishment projects. The company was called in by Vivid Laminating Technologies, Europe’s leading designer and manufacturer of laminating systems, after
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19th September 2018

Corby business working with Natural History Museum receives major funding boost

A Northamptonshire business which supplies metal plan chests and bespoke storage cabinets for a number of top UK museums has received a £100k funding boost, thanks to Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) and finance from the Midlands Engine Investment Fu
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19th September 2018

Cooper Parry corporate finance mobilise yet another deal

The Midlands-based corporate finance specialists provided advice to WestBridge Capital (WestBridge), on its acquisition, alongside the management team, of Ashwood Baker Investments Limited (AJM Healthcare).
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19th September 2018

Who’s responsible for the sun protection of outdoor workers?

With the summer heat wave came the reminders that the employers of outside workers have a duty of care to provide them with adequate sun protection.
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18th September 2018

Leicester print company first in the world to receive prestigious colour quality certification

The Taylor Bloxham Group in Leicestershire is celebrating being the first print company in the world to receive certification for print colour quality at professional level from a UKAS accredited certification body.
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18th September 2018

£600,000 Chiron investment seals Shawpak’s future growth

A leading manufacturer of thermoforming machinery has made its biggest ever capital investment to help it target new business in the food and medical sectors.
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18th September 2018

Peppermint Technology gains Cyber Essentials accreditation

Software company joins scheme to certify security measures
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18th September 2018

Staff at leading developer to take on mountain marathon challenge

Leading developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands is getting ready to take on the Mountain Marathon challenge in Snowdonia for the Youth Adventure Trust.
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18th September 2018

Rotherham's Horbury wins contract with Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Rotherham-based property maintenance provider Horbury Property Serviceshas won a contract with Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire to provide planned maintenance and refurbishment services.
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18th September 2018

Importers alerted to VAT rule on overseas tooling costs

Importers are being advised by accountants Newby Castleman to be aware of a little-known tax rule on the cost of funding overseas machine tooling.
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18th September 2018

Three new appointments cements Derby architect firm's growth

Derby-based Swain Architecture is rounding off nine months in its first physical office with the appointment of a new associate and two architectural assistants.
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18th September 2018

Pochin adds two more outlets in year of growth

Leicester-based leading independent plumbing and heating supplier Pochin has opened a new outlet in Newark and acquired a business in Cannock.
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18th September 2018

Pall-Ex shows heart with new public access defibrillator at Ellistown HQ

Logistics giant Pall-Ex is aiming to save lives after installing a defibrillator at its headquarters in Ellistown, which can be accessed by the local community in the event of an emergency.
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18th September 2018

Small businesses entirely unprepared for chaotic no deal Brexit

Only one in seven (14%) small businesses have starting planning for a no deal Brexit, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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16th September 2018

NEW ROLES & ACCOUNTS APPRENTICE HIRE FOR ESSENTIAL PROJECTS

A raft of new projects for retailers such as Next Plc and the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre has enabled Essential Projects to smash its half year turnover target creating employment opportunities
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14th September 2018

Government must come clean about apprenticeship target as starts slide again

Responding to today’s drop in apprenticeship starts, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Regional Chairman, David Dexter, said: “Today’s 28% year on year drop is yet another clear signal that the levy system isn’t working to its full potential.
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14th September 2018

Ward's latest recycling service, WARDRobe, will provide a national collection service from clothing banks at amenity sites and supermarkets in return for direct payments or donations to charity. The WARDRobe team will then bulk up collections and export t

The award-winning team behind one of David Wilson Homes’ Northamptonshire developments has lifted the lid on what makes their site The Avenue so successful with homebuyers in the area.
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14th September 2018

Global business with a local heart aims to raise thousands

Derby-based aerospace and defence supply chain service provider Pattonair is hoping to raise tens of thousands for charity by holding a spectacular ball.
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14th September 2018

EverythingBranded.co.uk sponsors Love Business EXPO 2019

EverythingBranded.co.uk is delighted to announce their sponsorship of the Babbage Hall and Turing Hall at Love Business Expo 2019.
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14th September 2018

Mitre Group | Helping The Rams unleash their staff's potential

How do you begin to unleash the full potential of a member of staff and turn them into a real asset for your Club? How do you help all staff be as successful as the players on the pitch?
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14th September 2018

PENTAG SETS UP SHOP IN CHESTERFIELD

Pentag Gears and Oilfield Equipment Ltd, a designer and manufacturer of high quality gearing, has relocated to larger premises in Chesterfield, where its parent company BG Engineering, a leading subcontractor for precision machined components is based.
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14th September 2018

Aganto win temporary building order at Gatwick Airport

As Gatwick Airport announces £1.1bn five-year plan to ramp up growth - one of its Air Services suppliers has invested in the long term hire of a large temporary building.
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14th September 2018

ENGINE YARD AT BELVOIR CASTLE OFFICIALLY OPENED BY LIZ HURLEY

The popular Engine Yard retail development at Belvoir Castle was officially opened on Sunday 2 September with a spectacular launch party, attended by actress and model Liz Hurley.
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14th September 2018

Bakers at The School of Artisan Food All Set for Sourdough September

Bakers at The School of Artisan Food are rising to the challenge of Sourdough September, the month-long event by the Real Bread Campaign to raise awareness of the real thing vs 'sourfaux'.
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14th September 2018

Walking Cricket aims to push the boundaries for exercise in Leicestershire

Health campaigners in Leicestershire hope a new version of cricket will bowl over those looking for a fun and friendly way of getting fit.
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13th September 2018

All fired up! Collaborate helps ceramics business grow

How to cope with rapid growth is a challenge often faced by small businesses. Jo Keogh of Jo Keogh Ceramics and The Clay Room Leicester turned to Leicestershire business support project Collaborate for help.
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13th September 2018

Daventry health trust signs the Armed Forces Covenant

A Health and Rehabilitation Trust in Daventry demonstrated its support for the Armed Forces community last week by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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13th September 2018

Peveril Homes ready to launch its latest exciting development, Holborn Place, Codnor Housebuilder unveils brand new aspirational show homes at its newest Derbyshire development

Derbyshire-based housebuilder Peveril Homes is preparing for the eagerly anticipated launch of its latest development - Holborn Place - with the show homes opening to the public on Saturday 8th September.
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13th September 2018

New textile recycling service WARDRobe seeks charity partner

Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist has launched a brand new textile recycling service, WARDRobe and is looking for a national charity partner to deliver regular donations.
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12th September 2018

In 2018, fatal accidents rose sharply in the construction sector

Why is the construction industry four times more dangerous than the national average for other industries?
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12th September 2018

Building firms must prepare for VAT changes

Accountants and tax experts Newby Castleman are urging construction companies to prepare for changes to the VAT system for their industry due to come into effect to protect against fraud.
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7th September 2018

Footprints makes starting school easier with its conductive education expertise

Making the leap from nursery to 'big school' is not just a big moment for children, it can also a nerve-racking time for parents - and this is no different for children with disabilities.
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7th September 2018

Love Business Expo 2019, new sponsor signs ups

FSB East Midlands have signed up as the new Café Networking Sponsor at the 2019 Love Business Expo, Wednesday 27th February, 9.30am to 3pm.
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7th September 2018

Bombardier to build record number of trains in 2019

Bondholder Bombardier is predicting it will build a record number of trains at its Derby factory next year.
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6th September 2018

BM Catalysts to drive export growth with new appointment

Leading aftermarket manufacturer BM Catalysts has announced the recruitment of a new export sales manager as part of plans to expand its distribution network across Europe and further afield.
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6th September 2018

BUYERS URGED TO ACT QUICKLY AND DOWNSIZE WITHOUT COMPROMISE AT HUNTERS LODGE

Downsizers in Loughborough 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 Barrow upon Soar development Hunters Lodge.
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6th September 2018

MANSFIELD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE CAN FUND SCHEME THANKS TO £2K FROM STAR TRUST

A NOTTINGHAM charity, the Rainworth and Blidworth detached youth project, can fund their children’s’ play scheme thanks to the generous amount of £2,000 donated by Star Trust.
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6th September 2018

FSB sets out plan to help high street businesses to thrive

A freeze on business rates, increased free town centre parking and safeguards around access to cash and banking, must be put in place to help struggling businesses on the high street.
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5th September 2018

BARRATT HOMES WORKS TOWARDS A MORE ACCESSIBLE FUTURE AT SITE VISIT WITH WHIZZ-KIDZ

In a bid to make its sites more easily accessible for wheelchair users, leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is working closely with a disabled children’s charity at its development Highfields in Littleover.
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5th September 2018

Medstrom Takes Centre Stage on Emmerdale

Specialist healthcare equipment provider, Medstrom has supplied beds and mattresses to play a key role in scenes of the ever-popular British soap opera, Emmerdale. Advanced Medstrom 5000 beds and innovative Dolphin Therapy mattress systems will be feature
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5th September 2018

THE FINISHING TOUCHES ARE BEING ADDED TO NEW PHASE OF HOMES IN CORBY

The latest phase of properties at Barratt Homes Northampton’s Lyveden Fields development in Corby is soon to be released (Saturday 8th September), providing house hunters with the opportunity to discover their perfect new home.
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