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News from December 2018


23rd December 2018

Auction Estates fulfil Christmas wishes of children at Queen's Medical Centre

Property Giant Sports 'Santa Spirit' With Hospital Drop Off
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22nd December 2018

Muberry Homes spreads Christmas joy at Northampton General Hospital

Spreading the festive cheer, Northampton-based developer Mulberry Homes has donated a collection of Christmas presents to the children’s wards at Northampton General Hospital
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21st December 2018

New Partner joins Love Business

The Institute of Directors is an organisation committed to supporting those in positions of responsibility whether in the private, public or not for profit sector.
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21st December 2018

Marketing Derby scoop global Award

It has been announced this week that Marketing Derby has beaten competition from New York and Hong Kong
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21st December 2018

Printing CEO makes industry Power 100 list in company’s 80th year

A year of 80th anniversary celebrations at one of the UK’s largest independent printing companies has culminated with the inclusion of its CEO on a list of the 100 most powerful people in the industry.
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21st December 2018

Derbyshire nursery children switch on lights at new development in Doveridge

Nursery children from Small Oaks Childcare recently helped to spread Christmas cheer to the new community at Doveridge Park in Doveridge with a light switch on ceremony.
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21st December 2018

Find out about East Midlands Trains Rail Booking App!

Take a look at the infographic or visit stand R7 at Love Business Expo on 27th February
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21st December 2018

Property presentation firm celebrates record year with brand new website

A property presentation firm which has had five new hires in the last twelve months is putting its success down to ‘savvy sellers’ being even more switched on when it comes to marketing a property, and has launched a brand new website to make that process
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21st December 2018

UK’S Leading Diversity Adds More Value to East Midlands Businesses

Richard Shakespeare, Managing Director of Workplace Diversity Solutions has created a free diversity calendar that covers the key awareness days and diversity events taking place during 2019.
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21st December 2018

National auction house launches new site in Chesterfield

A hundred and fifty new jobs will be available in Chesterfield as national auctioneer John Pye opens its first auction site in the town.
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21st December 2018

Christmas comes early for Wellingborough woman

A woman from Wellingborough is driving home for an “amazing” Christmas after scooping the top prize in a competition to encourage people to shop local.
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20th December 2018

National Model Railroad Association convention returns to The Derby Conference Centre

The National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) once again returned to The Derby Conference Centre this year with a convention for its members.
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20th December 2018

It’s party time at Mencap with Hinckley & Rugby

Christmas arrived early at Hinckley Mencap with a party organised by volunteers from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society.
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20th December 2018

Medstrom to begin UK bed manufacturing from brand new facility

Medstrom Healthcare announce they will start manufacturing their range of specialist profiling beds in the UK in early 2019.
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20th December 2018

New trees for St Ann‏’s community as new housing development completes‏

Fruit trees are being planted and community artwork displayed in time for Christmas on a new social housing development in St Ann‏'‏s, Nottingham.‏
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20th December 2018

Europa Nottingham Speeds Ahead

The Nottingham team of leading logistics provider, Europa Worldwide Group, is celebrating its best-ever quarter and looking ahead to a prosperous 2019.
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20th December 2018

New cafe complete for country bumpkin yurts

A Northamptonshire-based luxury glamping venture has completed its next phase of expansion as it opens the doors to a new onsite café.
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20th December 2018

National construction company serves Christmas joy to Doncaster's homeless

Willmott Dixon has supported vulnerable people in Doncaster this festive season by partnering up with Action for Doncaster’s Homeless & Vulnerable, to provide a two-course Christmas dinner for over 70 local homeless people (Wednesday 19 December).
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20th December 2018

Lincolnshire Chip Shop Featured in The Book of Amazing People

Following a successful 30th anniversary year, the Elite Fish & Chip Company is ending 2018 on a high after being the only business to be featured in The Book of Amazing People.
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20th December 2018

Students run to boost night shelter funds

West Nottinghamshire College students were seen running away from the Derby Road campus in droves yesterday (19 December) – all in the name of festive fundraising.
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20th December 2018

Food and festive treats for furry friends

Animals at a rescue centre in Radcliffe-on-Trent are getting gifts of food, bedding, toys and treats thanks to the efforts of animal care students from West Nottinghamshire College.
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20th December 2018

Award-winning consultancy expands into the Midlands

AN award-winning landscape, environmental and heritage consultancy has expanded into the Midlands with the opening of a new office in Nottingham’s historic The Lace Market – following a deal led by East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons.
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20th December 2018

Leading Nottingham agency expands its design and development team

Top East Midlands digital agency Hallam has added to its team of web experts by welcoming four new members to the company, following a series of account wins. 
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19th December 2018

Co-op invests £13.5 million in new stores and funeral homes in 2018

Central England Co-operative invests over £13.5 million in new stores and funeral homes across 2018
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19th December 2018

Stellar year for Oviso Financial Services

Mortgage and insurance advisor, Oviso Financial Services, has topped off a stellar year by buying its headquarters in Queen Street, Derby.
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19th December 2018

Major plans approved for development at Swadlincote

First approvals for residential, retail and leisure development
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19th December 2018

Golden girl Ruth’s a champ

A childcare student from West Nottinghamshire College has been in deep water this winter, and has emerged a golden champion!
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19th December 2018

Joint winners of 2018 Building Society staff award

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society’s annual staff award has been won by its IT team and the mortgages customer services manager who have worked together to keep customers’ data safe.
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18th December 2018

Derby architecture firm toasts to a record year

Derby-based Swain Architecture has celebrated a record year with clients and friends at a special event at Blacksmith Lounge in the city.
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18th December 2018

Homebuilders enlist Santa's little helper to warn children about elf n' safety

As the Christmas holidays approach, leading developers Barratt Homes Northampton and David Wilson Homes South 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 2018

Warm welcome for new products provides a perfect 50th birthday present for Arrow Solutions

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of professional cleaning and maintenance chemicals is celebrating its 50th birthday in style, after securing substantial business from the aerospace industry for its new impregnated wipe products.
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18th December 2018

Ramsey's Cooks Up Perfect Recipe for Luxury Homes

High-end kitchen designer, Ramsey’s was the first port of call when luxury housebuilder GS Developments was looking for a supplier.
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18th December 2018

January deadline fast approaching for UK’s first ever Artisan Food Production Degree

Students have until the UCAS deadline of January 15 2019 to apply for the UK’s first ever artisan food production degree to learn all aspects of artisan bread-baking, cheese-making, butchery, charcuterie and patisserie creation.
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18th December 2018

Lois Harnett Ball raises £25,000 for QMC children's ward

Christmas came a week early for staff and patients at the Nottingham Children’s Hospital thanks to a fundraising event supported by Nottingham firm, George Square Financial Management.
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18th December 2018

Multi-Million Pound Steel City Scheme tops out

A topping out ceremony has taken place at a new £19m student accommodation scheme in Sheffield city centre being built by Clegg Construction.
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18th December 2018

Inspired by nature and village life - The new Lincolnshire development marrying modern living with rural beauty

A new 46.7-acre development in the village of Sudbrooke has taken its design inspiration from the surrounding historic woodland and the traditional village setting.
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18th December 2018

BOE Rate Announcement 20th December: Rob Clifford, SDL Group

Speaking ahead of the Bank of England’s base rate announcement on 20th December, Rob Clifford Property expert at SDL Group believes the mortgage market will remain stable, in spite of Brexit.
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18th December 2018

Leicestershire firms help homeless this Christmas

Leicestershire and Rutland business members of Leicestershire Cares are helping the homeless this Christmas by donating starter packs to help them sleep, cook, eat and keep clean their next home.
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18th December 2018

Total Motion Vehicle Management become an official vehicle partner

Total Motion Vehicle Management have become Stoke City’s Official Vehicle Partner, the Club are delighted to announce.
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18th December 2018

Ski parties, luxury breaks and festive feasts – Sketchley Grange Hotel does the best Christmas presents

A luxury country house spa hotel in the East Midlands has Christmas all wrapped up thanks to its dazzling array of festive experiences.
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18th December 2018

Competition success for Shirebrook Academy

Year 9 pupils from Shirebrook Academy in Mansfield have once again been challenged to showcase their creativity and design prowess by taking part in what has now become an annual competition organised by business gifts and promotional merchandise speciali
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18th December 2018

Film leads students to festive fundraising

A Level media students at West Nottinghamshire College have been inspired to help those less fortunate after watching an award-winning British film.
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18th December 2018

Tyre scanner set for national roll out after £1m investment

A South-East Midlands company which has developed an innovative tool to check the safety of vehicle tyres, has secured £1m funding to help roll it out to the global automotive aftersales market.
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17th December 2018

Accountants gift a grand to charity’s Christmas jumper apprentice appeal

Accountants Newby Castleman turned their hands to knitwear retail in support of a charity’s Christmas Jumper event, based on TV show The Apprentice.
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17th December 2018

West Bridgford Football Team scores sponsorship with Barratt Homes

The West Bridgford Colts Under 8s team kicked off the season in style with a new kit sponsored by Barratt Homes North Midlands.
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17th December 2018

The weight is over!

Some of the team at Burton-based, Russell Roof Tiles, can once again indulge in mince pies and Christmas treats, after shredding the pounds and raising a £800 for local charities.
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17th December 2018

New Branch Manager at Europa in Nottingham

Europa Road, a division within Europa Worldwide Group, has announced four role changes across its UK branch network, recognising homegrown talent within the business.  
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17th December 2018

Pupils bury time capsule to celebrate the building of new Lincoln academy

A time capsule has been buried by pupils and staff who will be moving into the brand new Springwell Alternative Academy Lincolnshire next year to celebrate the construction of their new school.
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17th December 2018

Leicestershire Estate Agent celebrates being named one of the UK’s best

An estate agent with three branches across Leicestershire has attended a national award ceremony where they were listed as one of the country’s best.
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17th December 2018

Ednaston Park Managed Workspace Scheme welcomes first tenant

Just weeks after refurbishment work was completed on the new Ednaston Park managed workspace scheme between Derby and Ashbourne, the building has welcomed its first tenants.
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17th December 2018

First stage of transformative works completes at National Space Centre

NATIONAL property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has designed a space age new entrance foyer at the base of a 140ft rocket tower at the National Space Centre.
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17th December 2018

Nottingham Accountancy Firm Pioneers Artificial Intelligence

A Nottingham based accountancy firm has made a new appointment to its team…one that never makes a mistake and does not need to have a tea break!
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17th December 2018

Festive cheer for The Dairy after the company secures three new clients!

Award-winning West Bridgford-based creative agency The Dairy, has built upon an already successful year after the business recently secured three new clients ahead of the festive period.
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17th December 2018

Specialist Automotive Global Skills Centre Opens Its Doors at MIRA Technology Park

MIRA Technology Institute (MTI), a unique partnership between North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, HORIBA MIRA, Coventry University, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester has opened its doors at MIRA Technology Park (MTP)
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17th December 2018

Notts Coach Company Celebrates Being Featured in Parliamentary Review

Family-run coach company, Skills Holidays is the only company in Nottingham to be featured in the Parliamentary Automotive Review, it has been announced today.
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14th December 2018

LLEP Digital Conference 19 Oadby & Wigston, Leicestershire 11 April 2019: 8.30am - 3.45pm

The Chamber's annual LLEP Digital Conference 19 is being delivered in partnership with Superfast Leicestershire.
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14th December 2018

£10,000 raised for Nottingham Playhouse Platinum Charity Pot

NOTTINGHAM Playhouse has raised more than £10,000 for its 70th Anniversary Fund, following a Gala performance of its critically-acclaimed show The Madness of George III and 70th birthday auction.
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14th December 2018

Nottingham Nursery Group Raises Money for Children’s Cancer Charity

To mark the opening of the new baby suite at its Bilborough nursery, Children 1st Day Nurseries were delighted to make a cheque presentation to leading national charity Children with Cancer UK and to invite its regional fundraiser to visit the nursery.
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14th December 2018

Loughborough University publishes vision to nurture nationwide economic growth

Loughborough University has launched the Loughborough Area of Innovation – an ambitious vision for University-led growth aligned to the Government’s Industrial Strategy.
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14th December 2018

Festive fun unravels for Notts accountants

STAFF from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young came together this week (Thursday, 13 December) donning their most festive jumpers to raise more than £290 for FareShare – the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste.
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14th December 2018

Speedel sign up to exhibit at Love Business expo 2019 and promote their business to the the 2000 expected visitors on the day

We provide dedicated Sameday courier services 24/7 and 365 to companies both small and large, to and from any UK location. Whether it’s urgent parts for an aerospace client, urgent supplies for healthcare organisations or a critical tender for a vital con
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14th December 2018

Dains announces appointment of new business development director in Stoke

Leading accountancy firm Dains LLP have recently appointed a new business development director to their Stoke office.
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14th December 2018

KAM celebrates five years in business and 64% growth in the last 12 months

Construction consultancy KAM Project Consultants is celebrating five years in business this month.
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14th December 2018

Prestigious award for building with human centric smart lighting

The first human centric smartLighting (HCsL) system has been key to the headquarters of Gymshark being recognised at the prestigious UK Property Awards.
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14th December 2018

JOHN PYE TECHNICAL LAUNCHES AS AUCTIONEER’S SIXTH DIVISION

The UK’s leading commercial auction house network, John Pye, has launched a new technical division to repair and refurbish consumer electrical products for retail clients.
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14th December 2018

NEW HEAD APPOINTED BY LOUGHBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

Dr Fiona Miles has been appointed as the new Head of Loughborough High School. Fiona is the current Senior Deputy Head at Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls and will take up her appointment at the start of the Summer Term.
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13th December 2018

LACE Housing Celebrates Dedicated Volunteers and Staff

Lincolnshire housing and support service provider LACE Housing rounded off another successful year at its 19th annual awards and presentation evening.
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13th December 2018

East Midlands sales consultant honoured in national awards

An East Midlands housebuilder is celebrating after one of its team was named CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Practitioner of the Year in a national awards ceremony.
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13th December 2018

RHCV’s strategic growth plans sees duo promoted

East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV), has promoted two of its longest-serving employees into brand new roles as Group Managers, as part of its strategic growth plan. 
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13th December 2018

Meet the team behind Nottingham's Home Farm Restoration

MEMBERS of the public are invited to learn more about the restoration plans for the Home Farm, Nuthall site during an event being held on 17 December.
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13th December 2018

Forward Ladies Grand Final 2018 - National finalists announced

The UK’s top business women have been recognised at the prestigious grand final of the Forward Ladies National Awards & Summit 2018, sponsored by HSBC UK.
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13th December 2018

J Tomlinson appointed on South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service contract

J Tomlinson has extended its emergency services portfolio after being awarded a five-year repairs and maintenance contract by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue.
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13th December 2018

Victoria Brambini takes top role at Perfect Circle

PERFECT Circle, the consortium comprising Pick Everard, Gleeds and AECOM, has appointed Victoria Brambini as its managing director.
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13th December 2018

Cyclists urged to Spray Safe this winter

Nottingham based PR agency London PR is urging cyclists to ‘Spray Safe’ this winter after being chosen to launch a new campaign to promote groundbreaking road safety spray Albedo 100.
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13th December 2018

Innovative Burton therapist chosen as one of country’s top independent businesses

Innovative Burton therapist has been recognised for her unique style as she bags a national accolade while continuing to find new ways to combat chronic pain.
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13th December 2018

Midlands PR agency sees rapid growth with trio of new starters

Nottingham and Lincoln-based PR agency Jennie Holland PR has expanded its team with the appointment of three new members.
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13th December 2018

Focus Consultants completes role in fire safety improvements at Lincoln hospital

A £1.4m programme of fire safety improvement work in which Focus Consultants undertook the building surveying, design and contract administrator responsibilities has been completed on a ward at Lincoln County Hospital.
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12th December 2018

The White Peacock Restaurant flies high with hat-trick of award wins

An independent restaurant in the heart of Leicester is flying high after picking up a hat-trick of accolades.
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12th December 2018

Charterpoint Senior Living submits plans for Bingham care home

Plans have been lodged with Rushcliffe Borough Council to build a new 70-bed care home on the site of the former police station in Bingham, Nottinghamshire.
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12th December 2018

Trade Windows Christmas Celebration

Award-winning Trade Windows celebrates success of spectacular Winter Wonderhome Extravaganza
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12th December 2018

Cowens Strengthens Its Financial Planning Team with Two New Appointments

Leading financial services company, Cowens Financial Architects, part of Cowens Group, has further strengthened its growing team with two new appointments in a month.
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12th December 2018

Festive season sees surge in potato demand at Lincoln factory

Lincoln-based potato supplier expected to distribute more than 1.8 million packs of fresh potatoes in the run up to Christmas
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11th December 2018

Eden chosen to pack a punch for personalised packaging launch

Eden Public Relations has been appointed to deliver a comprehensive media relations programme to support the launch of a new personalised packaging brand Vanilla Reindeer.
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11th December 2018

Local Business Network raises money for local and small national charity

A local networking group,“Business For You” which meets at the Kegworth Hotel and Conference Centre on the first Friday of every month for coffee and networking, held a fundraising raffle at it’s annual Christmas lunch.
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11th December 2018

Gigantic Reports Successful Quarter

Gigantic is set to complete another record-breaking year, concluding with its busiest quarter and reporting a year-on-year 21 per cent increase in turnover.
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11th December 2018

Richard Shakespeare - the UK’s leading Work Place Diversity Consultant

1.50pm - 2.10pm Work Place Diversity and your legal obligations - how not to get it wrong, however well intended you are @ Love Business EXPO 2019
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11th December 2018

Russell Ulyatt confirms place amongst UK’s best financial advisers

There is cause for a double celebration at Russell Ulyatt Financial Services, a leading firm of independent financial advisers headquartered in Nottingham.
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11th December 2018

First brick laid as work commences on new primary school for Chellaston

The first brick has been laid to mark the commencement of building works on the new Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy.
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11th December 2018

The Cornerhouse 'gives back' to Nottingham primary school

Kind-hearted Nottingham locals have donated hundreds of pounds worth of food and other essential items to the Old Basford Primary School’s very own food bank, as part of a charity initiative organised by The Cornerhouse, Nottingham’s leading leisure and e
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11th December 2018

It’s beginning to look a lot like a White Christmas at Queen Victoria Arts Club in Leicester

The cast of Curve’s White Christmas help Queen Victoria Arts Club prepare for their first Christmas.
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11th December 2018

SDL Property Management takes home gold at National Awards

SDL Property Management, which is part of Nottinghamshire-based property services company, SDL Group, wins ‘New Build Property Management Company of the Year’ at national property industry awards.
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11th December 2018

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire businesses selected for fast-track programme to accelerate growth

A group of talented digital founders and entrepreneurs in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have been selected to take part in a fast-track programme dedicated at accelerating the growth of tech SMEs.
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11th December 2018

Wildgoose adds two new faces to board

A new appointment has been made to the board of directors at Derbyshire based Wildgoose Construction.
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10th December 2018

Intelligent Decisioning ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is recognised worldwide as the standard for information security management.
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10th December 2018

Joinery students give piano new lease of life

From the tinkling of the ivories to the clinking of glasses, joinery students at West Nottinghamshire College have used their wood-skills to transform an everyday item.
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10th December 2018

Wilson Vale’s food attracts top award

Wilson Vale, caterers at College Court, the University of Leicester’s dedicated conference centre and hotel, is celebrating the venue’s latest accolade.
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10th December 2018

Propertyface2face 10 year anniversary lunch raised cash for Operation Orphan

Nottingham based property networking group, Propertyface2face celebrated its 10 year anniversary last week with a glamorous lunch event held at Alea, raising £4,231 for children’s charity, Operation Orphan. www.operation-orphan.org
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10th December 2018

Trio of vessels tip Ward over the £7million export target ahead of schedule

Derbyshire-based metal and waste management specialist, Ward, has exceeded its forecasted annual export target from its dedicated deep sea dock at Immingham in just seven months.
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10th December 2018

Shakespeare Martineau makes senior promotions in the East Midlands

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced the latest round of senior promotions, including two new associates in the East Midlands.
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10th December 2018

Construction awards recognise outstanding East Midlands performers

Trainee site manager Laura Barnett and the project team which created a cutting-edge development centre for iconic motorcycle firm Royal Enfield were among outstanding employees from the East Midlands recognised by construction contractor Stepnell at its
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10th December 2018

Machinery Moving Specialists Announce Growth Following FD Appointment

Leading machinery moving specialists Joseph Merritt Plc has announced a rise in both revenue and profits in accounts filed for the financial year ended June 2018.
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10th December 2018

Mock Trial helps construction team master health and safety challenges‏

Woodhead Group has hosted a ‘mock trial’ of a serious on-site accident, to highlight the importance of robust health and safety policies.‏
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10th December 2018

Senior lawyer appointed as head of the Legal Advice Centre at Nottingham Law School

Cartwright King director, Laura Pinkney, has been appointed as head of the Legal Advice Centre at Nottingham Law School (NLS), as the Centre exceeds £2.5 million in compensation and recovered benefits for clients.
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7th December 2018

ISO 9001:2015 - by jove we’ve got it

Spatial Global has been granted ISO 9001:2015 certification. This ensures our organisation is focused on meeting our customers’ requirements and that they continue to be satisfied with the services we provide.
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7th December 2018

Congratulations RISK Health and Safety Training

Achieving 21 years in business is a huge milestone and one to be celebrated - especially as RISK Health and Safety Training has achieved so much!
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7th December 2018

EverythingBranded Executive LCFC Box Donated to The Bodie Hodges Foundation

In continuous support of The Bodie Hodges Foundation, EverythingBranded is proud to announce their donation of their executive box for bereaved Leicestershire families for the LCFC v Tottenham Hotspur game on Saturday 8th December.
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7th December 2018

National Award Success for Nottingham Lettings Specialist

Kingswood Residential Investment Management Scoops Silver Award in the New Agency of the Year Category at The Negotiator Awards
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7th December 2018

Final week to reap the rewards in Wellingborough Christmas shopping scheme

Shoppers have just one week to reap the rewards of a town centre reward scheme, designed to encourage people to shop local this Christmas.
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7th December 2018

Luxus invests in a new £1.5m compounding site

Technical knowledge-based compounder and recycler Luxus, has installed a new £1.5m compounding line at its manufacturing facility based in Louth, Lincolnshire.
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7th December 2018

Biggest Bridalwear Sale Coming to South Wales Following Berketex Administration

Following the announcement that bridal retailer Berketex has gone into administration, the John Pye Business Assets team has been appointed to deal with the valuation and disposal of over 20,000 unsold bridal gowns, plus hundreds of shoes and accessories.
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7th December 2018

Adtrak favours framework for fundraising

Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Adtrak is ramping up its fundraising efforts - announcing that it will be supporting local homeless charity, Framework throughout 2019.
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7th December 2018

Huge success for Ednaston Park's Open Days

More than 150 visitors attend open days at the new Ednaston Park Managed Workspace Scheme
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6th December 2018

Love Business helped me get Eurostar account

1.50pm - 2.10pm Work Place Diversity and your legal obligations - how not to get it wrong, however well intended you are @ Love Business EXPO 2019
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6th December 2018

Site Manager Henry seals the deal with recognition for excellence

A Leicestershire Site Manager has been recognised for his construction excellence after winning a prestigious Seal of Excellence award in the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Awards.
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6th December 2018

Green light given for brand-new sports hall at Leicestershire’s Ratcliffe College

Planning has now been granted for Ratcliffe College’s brand-new second sports hall, which will provide modern and spacious facilities for students throughout the College.
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6th December 2018

NPS bolsters committee with two new appointments

Nottingham Professional Services (NPS) has announced the appointment of Ken Feast to its committee and the re-election of Kate Hennig as chairperson.
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6th December 2018

Help a Young Person Have a Happy Christmas

Lincolnshire Action Trust is calling for support from businesses as it launches its LAT Wishes Christmas campaign for the charity’s Young Oasis service.
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6th December 2018

CBE strengthens managerial team with strategic appointment

Cooper Brown Enterprises Ltd., the parent company of leading manufacturers BG Engineering, NiTEC Ltd. and Pentag Gears, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Fabio Cosenza as Business Development Manager.
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6th December 2018

Micro-Fresh named as one to watch

GLOBAL freshness brand Micro-Fresh has been named in this year’s Sunday Times Fast Track Ones to Watch list.
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6th December 2018

New health and safety accreditation puts Pall-Ex miles ahead of industry

Pall-Ex has underlined its commitment to being market leading by promoting health and safety in the logistics industry after becoming the first pallet network to achieve another gold standard – the latest ISO accreditation.
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6th December 2018

LSH to mentor next generation of property leaders

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has committed to an exciting new initiative called the Regeneration Brainery (www.regenerationbrainery.co.uk) which aims to encourage young people across the East Midlands to consider careers in property.
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6th December 2018

It's been an incredible week for the hardworking team at Gelato Village in Leicester

The artisan gelato makers have been honoured with not one, but three prestigious awards in the space of seven days. Up against stiff competition, they were crowned Best Local Food & Drink Producer at the Leicestershire Promotions 2018 Tourism & Hospitalit
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6th December 2018

Clarke Wilmott continues to expand Birmingham family team

Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has appointed Hannah Bridgwood as a new associate to its Birmingham Family Team.
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6th December 2018

Millfield School library enters a new chapter

Children at Heighington Millfield Primary Academy in Lincoln are benefitting from a refreshed library thanks to the generous help from staff at Branston.
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6th December 2018

PlayerLayer scores central location for new Nottingham HQ

Sportswear brand PlayerLayer has unveiled a new office in a prestigious location on Carrington Street in Nottingham city centre with help from Fraser Brown Solicitors.
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6th December 2018

Celebrating the best Nottingham restaurants and bars

The final of the Nottingham Restaurant & Bar Awards’ (NR&BA) Best Young Talent, Front of House Award, took place at Nottingham College’s Adams Restaurant last month (21st November), with Chris Stamp (Adams Restaurant Commercial Lead/ Hospitality Lecturer)
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6th December 2018

LEP Welcomes Creation of Skills Advisory Panels

The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed today’s announcement by the Government that it will create Skills Advisory Panels to address skills and labour market needs.
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6th December 2018

Homelessness charity celebrates 10th anniversary with rugby-themed dinner

The Bridge – Homelessness to Hope is celebrating its 10 anniversary with a charity dinner, to be held at Leicester College on 9 January 2019.
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5th December 2018

Bruton Knowles Kick-Starts Sponsorship in the Community

Bruton Knowles has made its biggest commercial commitment to date, renewing its sponsorship package with Nottingham Rugby Club for the 2018/19 season as part of its ongoing nationwide sponsorship programme.
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5th December 2018

Marketing Derby reaches milestone 350 Bondholders

Charitable organisation NWG have become the 350th Marketing Derby Bondholder.
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5th December 2018

Bringing in the pounds for pups

Students welcomed some cute, loyal and very intelligent special guests to West Nottinghamshire College last week.
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5th December 2018

Shooting Star Welcomes a New Business Development Manager

Award-winning PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star is on the rise with a new addition to the team. 
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4th December 2018

Hallam Boosts Digital PR Offering with Three New Hires

Award-winning digital marketing agency Hallam has announced the appointment of three new employees to its Earned Media team, following a series of digital PR and Social Media account wins for the Nottingham-based company.
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4th December 2018

Cool As Leicester awarded top Midlands award

The cream of the Midlands media was celebrated at the annual Midlands Media Awards with Leicester’s Gabrielle Miller taking home the trophy in the Blogger/Columnist of the Year category for her work managing online leisure portal, Cool As Leicester.
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4th December 2018

James Bowie is Leicestershire's new tourism superstar

Former owner of The Belmont Hotel honoured at Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2018 for contribution to local tourism over 50 years
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4th December 2018

Fourth hire in three months for East Midlands fit-out firm

East Midlands fit-out specialist Butler & Willow has announced its fourth hire in three months, having appointed Ollie Dean as its new project owner.
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4th December 2018

Corporate and banking partner returns to support Nelsons' ongoing growth plans

GROWING law firm Nelsons has strengthened its corporate services and Leicester-based team with the re-appointment of a former partner.
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4th December 2018

Chesterfield pub launched by local duo set for expansion

A POPULAR Chesterfield pub has launched a significant expansion to its offering with the opening of six high-end bed and breakfast rooms, thanks to funding from Enterprise Loans East Midlands.
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4th December 2018

Barrie Stephen's festive dog walk raises over £2500 for local charity

Four legged friends from across the county came together yesterday in support of Leicester Animal Aid. Organised by local entrepreneur and charity ambassador Barrie Stephen, the event saw over 75 people and their canine companions participate in a sponsor
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4th December 2018

Barratt Homes welcomes one of its residents onto bespoke armed forces programme

Barratt Homes has welcomed a new recruit onto its Armed Forces Acceleration Programme who bought a home from the developer last year.
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4th December 2018

China trade mission to pave way for growth across Midlands

‘Highly successful’ China trade mission will help pave the way for economic growth across the Midlands
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4th December 2018

I want to spread a bit of happiness

Dialysis patient designs easy-to-wear fashion for people with health conditions
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4th December 2018

PureGym gains third site in Nottingham

National retail and leisure commercial property agent, Box Property, has secured national gym operator PureGym a third premises at Castle Marina Retail Park in Nottingham.
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4th December 2018

New appointment at apprenticeships provider

SKILLS experts Working Links have appointed a dedicated Account Manager to work with employers in the Midlands and navigate the new Apprenticeships Levy, supporting businesses to minimise the risk and maximise the benefits.
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4th December 2018

Appointments grow Tank's senior management team

Award-winning digital PR agency Tank is going into 2019 with two new account directors, each responsible for developing PR strategies across an expanding portfolio of clients.
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4th December 2018

Focus Consultants delivers sustainability services for major renewable energy firm

Focus Consultants has been appointed to deliver sustainability services for a new East Coast Hub for the global leader in offshore wind, Ørsted, which is currently building the biggest offshore wind farms in the world.
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4th December 2018

Greater Lincolnshire’s turn to produce a Local Industrial Strategy

Greater Lincolnshire’s economy is set to be strengthened after the Government included the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership in its third and final wave of Local Industrial Strategies (LIS).
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4th December 2018

New country wedding reception venue unveiled at Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire

Popular award-winning Derbyshire farm shop Croots has expanded its services to offer a picturesque wedding reception venue at its countryside site just outside Duffield.
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3rd December 2018

Factory unveils new hi-tech equipment and jobs with help of a £170k investment

An Ilkeston company which makes aluminium products for the building industry has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art investment.
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3rd December 2018

Charity hits the jackpot with £122,000 fundraiser

East Midlands charity STAR TRUST raised more than £120,000 at its glittering annual ball at the weekend (17 Nov) – money which will help many regional organisations desperately seeking funds.
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1st December 2018

intu Derby’s Giving Box spreads festive cheer for less fortunate families

intu Derby is spreading festive cheer to less fortunate families throughout Derbyshire, with the return of its annual charity Giving Box.
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1st December 2018

MEDIAmaker proudly announces 25th year in business

The Nottingham-based media production company marks its 25th anniversary with a month of celebrations throughout December 2018
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1st December 2018

Children celebrate progress of works on new academy in Mablethorpe

Pupils who will be moving into the Springwell Alternative Academy in Mablethorpe next year have made their mark on the building at a plasterboard signing ceremony to celebrate the final board being fitted.
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