News from May 2019
31st May 2019
BARRATT HOMES TO LAUNCH BRAND NEW APARTMENTS IN LEICESTER
Providing another opportunity for Leicestershire homebuyers to secure a high quality property, Barratt Homes North Midlands is set to launch a new block of apartments at its New Lubbesthorpe development this weekend (Saturday 25th May).
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31st May 2019
LOROS Hospice is raising the profile of nurses working with people living with dementia across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
It is Dementia Action Week,[i] (20-26 May 2019) and LOROS Hospice, which provides care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers, both at the Hospice and in patients' own homes across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
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31st May 2019
Casepak adds Aylesbury Vale to local authority portfolio after 18,000 tonne recycling contract success
Innovative recycling company Casepak has been awarded a contract by Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) to process co-mingled recyclables collected from households across the region.
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31st May 2019
Nottingham-based cafe delighted after receiving a slice of leading developers' community fund
A charity café located in Nottinghamshire is raising funds to purchase the building their organisation is based in and has received a donation from leading developers, Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
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31st May 2019
Fluid Ideas creates rebrand for Tingdene Homes in milestone year
Creative agency Fluid Ideas has designed a rebrand for Tingdene Homes, which is celebrating 50 years in business.
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31st May 2019
QDTS Construction uncover huge archaeological find in Little Kineton during £2.3million development
The main contractors appointed for a luxury housing development have uncovered a huge historical and archaeological find.
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31st May 2019
Howes Percival appoints three newly qualified solicitors
Following the successful completion of their training contracts with Howes Percival, three newly qualified solicitors have decided to continue their careers with the firm's Leicester office.
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31st May 2019
East Midlands businesses venture to the US to find growth opportunities
Businesses in the East Midlands are increasingly looking to expand their export operations in the US as Brexit uncertainty continues at home.
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31st May 2019
Small businesses call crunch time for late payments package
Prime Minister Theresa May must use her final days in office to push through the late payments reforms package announced in this year’s Spring Statement.
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31st May 2019
Former chef tops regional accountancy exams
A former chef, who switched careers to become an accountant, has recently come out with top marks in the Chartered Institute of Taxation exams.
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31st May 2019
Major re-brand for Mocha Marketing to mark a successful first five years
Mocha Marketing is an award-winning marketing and communications agency based in Leicestershire. Following substantial growth in the last few years, the company has announced a major rebrand.
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31st May 2019
Improving life through business growth
A local business growth specialist is hoping to change the lives of many business owners across Hinckley and the surrounding area.
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31st May 2019
Students shine brilliantly on university project
A Level students from West Nottinghamshire College have completed a specialist university programme to highlight their brilliance and confidence to apply to select universities.
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31st May 2019
Raft of promotions further bolsters Banner Jones’s senior management team
Law firm appoints three new directors amidst continued growth
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31st May 2019
Clarke Willmott forms new partership with RPA
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a new Business Club partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA), the representative body and collective voice of professional rugby players in England.
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31st May 2019
Industry partnership secures national framework
LEADING multi-disciplinary consultancies Pick Everard and Delta Simons, and agents Pygott & Crone, have secured a four-year appointment to Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation’s (ESPO) Estates Management Services framework.
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31st May 2019
Nottinghamshire business leads the way in talking about mental health
Property services company SDL Group put a spotlight on mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week (13th – 19th May) to get its people talking about the important issue.
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31st May 2019
David Brewin appointment Fisher German
A leading property consultancy has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Director who has more than 30 years’ experience in finance.
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31st May 2019
LLEP Launches £13m Funding Opportunities
On 28 June 2019, the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) will release its final European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) calls.
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31st May 2019
Better Business for All partnership shortlisted for excellence award
Leicester and Leicestershire's Better Business for All (BBfA) partnership have been shortlisted as finalists for the Regulatory Excellence Awards 2019 in the category of BBfA Outstanding Partnership.
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30th May 2019
Pass the Parcel Winner Revealed
Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell has won a giant game of Pass the Parcel – organised by Derby Express Couriers to raise awareness of the work of specialist local charity Safe and Sound.
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30th May 2019
Grantham-based lawyer selected for leading national legal role
A personal injury solicitor from Grantham law firm JMP Solicitors has been elected for a top national legal role as part of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
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30th May 2019
Leading Lincolnshire law firm achieve “gold standard” in cyber security
A leading firm of solicitors in Lincolnshire has been awarded a “gold standard” in cyber security, reassuring clients they are in safe hands.
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30th May 2019
RECORD-BREAKING VEG GROWER SCOOPS TWELFTH GOLD ON CHELSEA RETURN
Champion vegetable grower Medwyn Williams has struck gold once again at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with his pristine display.
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30th May 2019
Contemporary co-working hub welcomes new tenants
Contemporary co-working, shared office and event space, Works Social, has signed up the first members to its dedicated desks.
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30th May 2019
Wolf Italian Street Food chooses Nottingham as its next UK franchise location
A UK Italian street food chain offering fresh, healthy Italian meals with a modern twist is set to open its next franchise on Market Street in Nottingham with help from Fraser Brown Solicitors.
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30th May 2019
Former apprentice climbs property career ladder with promotion
A former apprentice with Barratt Homes is celebrating his career success with the reputable builder following his promotion to Trainee Assistant Site Manager.
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30th May 2019
Groundbreaking digital initiative celebrated and extended
Business and council leaders have hailed the impact of a pioneering programme which has enabled 1,300 businesses across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to embrace digital technology.
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30th May 2019
Superior Spa nomination
Superior Spas has been recognised for excellence in its niche, receiving two separate award nominations for 2019.
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30th May 2019
Worksop factory invests £2 million
A Nottinghamshire garden buildings manufacturer has invested over two million pounds in new equipment to boost production.
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30th May 2019
Play on Pitch Day raises £2300 for grass roots football
An annual “Play on the Pitch’ charity football tournament featuring mums, dads, coaches and players from Sleetmoor United has raised over £2300 towards the funding of new playing facilities for grass roots football in Derbyshire.
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30th May 2019
Nottingham manufacturer expands team with a raft of new appointments in recruitment drive
Pressac Communications, Nottingham based manufacturer of smart sensor technology, has expanded its team with six new appointments at its Glaisdale Drive precision manufacturing facility, as part of an ongoing recruitment drive.
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30th May 2019
An illuminating memento of Monarch Airlines
With work starting to extensively modernise and refurbish Monarch Airlines’ former headquarters at Luton Airport, ex-pilots of the collapsed airline have sought an illuminating memento.
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30th May 2019
Belmayne gains gold seal of approval
Dronfield-based chartered financial planners, Belmayne, are among the first firms in the region to sign up to a new professional code of practice governing pension transfers.
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30th May 2019
VAL leads volunteers' week celebrations in Leicestershire
The Voluntary Action LeicesterShire team is planning a packed week of activities to say thank you for the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across both local communities and the UK.
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30th May 2019
Two new hires for marketing and design agency
Lincoln based marketing and design agency, Purple Robot has hired two new designers to support the business’ growing client base.
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30th May 2019
Henry Brothers appointed on second Nottingham Trent University project
Contractor Henry Brothers has begun work on site to build a new Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) for Nottingham Trent University.
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30th May 2019
EU settlement scheme failing small firms as fewer than one in 10 EU citizens have status approved
The Home Office has today announced that fewer than 300,000 EU citizens – under 10% of those believed to be currently resident in the UK – have been granted ‘settled status’.
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29th May 2019
East Midlands Companies Crowned Winners at National Life Science Awards
The achievements of four East Midlands life science companies have been recognised at the national Medilink UK awards.
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29th May 2019
NEW OWNERS FOR POPULAR HIDE BURGER BAR AT RIVERSIDE CHAMBERS
The popular HIDE burger bar located in Connect Derby’s Riverside Chambers on Full Street has new owners.
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29th May 2019
College launches events to help businesses succeed
Employers across Mansfield and Ashfield have a chance to learn more about the opportunities apprenticeships can bring to their business, and help shape the education and training that could benefit their workforce.
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29th May 2019
TSK Consulting Engineers move to a new Nottingham HQ
Tunstall Smith King Consulting Engineers (TSK) has revealed a new company HQ in the heart of Nottingham’s creative quarter at 29 Stoney Street.
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29th May 2019
Forterra donates over 40,000 bricks to UK colleges for prestigious SkillBuild competition
Building products giant Forterra has donated tens of thousands of London Bricks to colleges across the UK for use in SkillBuild, the UK’s largest and longest-running multi-trade construction competition, which was launched alongside WorldSkills 2019 at Ci
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29th May 2019
Derbyshire firm slams national SME support in Parliamentary article
Derbyshire firm fiercely criticises national SME support in parliamentary article
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29th May 2019
10 years of five stars for David Wilson Homes customer care
For the tenth year in a row, Solihull based David Wilson Homes Mercia and its outstanding Customer Care team are celebrating being awarded with the maximum five star rating.
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29th May 2019
Vital supplies for homeless thanks to college kindness
A local homeless outreach service will be able to offer more comfort and protection to people experiencing homelessness across the county, thanks to a bumper donation by West Nottinghamshire College’s student experience team.
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29th May 2019
Staffordshire region 'open for business' - Chamber president
President of Burton and District Chamber of Commerce, Nik Hardy, declared the Staffordshire region as “open for business”.
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29th May 2019
Derbyshire financial planning and boutique investment house attracts top legal talent
Chesterfield based firm, Milestone Financial Planning have recently recruited a top lawyer following his progression into the field of financial management.
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29th May 2019
Focus Consultants researching how to maximise the benefits of the growing rail sector
Focus Consultants and Maber Architects have been appointed by Chesterfield Borough Council to explore the feasibility of establishing a Rail Innovation Centre at Barrow Hill, Chesterfield.
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29th May 2019
College employee attends Royal Garden Party
Royal invite for long-serving Library Manager
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27th May 2019
Quiet Storm improve search rankings for homeware retailer
The internet has transformed the way we shop.
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24th May 2019
Love Business and KuKu Connect back Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards
Business networking organisations Love Business and KuKu Connect have given their backing to a leading awards scheme which aims to celebrate the success of entrepreneurs across the East Midlands.
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24th May 2019
Up in the beams for Leicestershire businesses
12, Queen Street, Leicester LE1 1TQ Thursday, 6th June, 6-8pm
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24th May 2019
Spatial Global hosts Bank of England breakfast
Independent freight forwarding specialist Spatial Global hosted agents from the regional office of the Bank of England recently, at a breakfast forum on behalf of East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire). It was attended by loc
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24th May 2019
Love Business drive day a Huge Success
More than 30 business leaders from across the region got the chance to put the latest hybrid Lexus and Toyota models to the test at a unique driving event from Love Business. We hosted the Love Business Hybrid Experience in partnership with Inchcape Derb
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22nd May 2019
Workshop promises to be picture perfect
Local entrepreneurs are getting a helping hand to use the latest creatives photography techniques to sell their services.
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22nd May 2019
East Midlands law firm opens Corby office
East Midlands law firm Bray & Bray has opened an office in Corby, the next step in its strategy for expansion across the East Midlands region.
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22nd May 2019
ARBA unveils plans for flagship Warsop development
The ARBA Group, the people behind a number of successful projects that have helped to revitalise town centres in the East Midlands, has unveiled plans for a flagship site in Warsop, Nottinghamshire.
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22nd May 2019
Twin wins for Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre at RIC Awards
THE NEW Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre has picked up two regional RICS East Midlands Awards, adding to a successful start to May for Woodhead Group.
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22nd May 2019
AECOM director joins Destination Chesterfield board
AECOM’s Director of Water, Ports and Power North, Michael Timmins, has been appointed to the Board of Destination Chesterfield.
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22nd May 2019
YMD Boon shortlisted for Company of the Year at Derby Telegraph Business Awards
Architecture and construction consultancy YMD Boon has been shortlisted for the coveted Company of the Year accolade at the 2019 Derby Telegraph Business Awards.
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22nd May 2019
The ‘Pied Piper’ of the Derwent Valley
It was a sight to behold, Richard Thoday, Britain’s leading Penny Farthing cyclist, leading a line of green clad cyclists up the Derwent Valley. It was all in support of a campaign to create a dedicated off-highway cycle route through the valley, alongsid
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22nd May 2019
Duncan & Toplis celebrates 30 years in former brewery with commemorative beer
Duncan & Toplis is marking 30 years since moving into the former Castle Brewery offices in Newark by brewing a commemorative beer.
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22nd May 2019
Grantham-based lawyer selected for leading national legal role
A personal injury solicitor from Grantham law firm JMP Solicitors has been elected for a top national legal role as part of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
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22nd May 2019
DBCP dominates at LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards 2019
Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) swept the board at the annual LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards 2019.
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22nd May 2019
Morley Hayes named East Midlands Wedding Venue of the Year
Derbyshire hotel, wedding and leisure complex Morley Hayes has been named East Midlands Wedding Venue of the Year at the 2019 I Do Wedding Awards.
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22nd May 2019
Employment Discrimination Workshop - Friday 14 June 2019
Lawson-West’s employment team of lawyers from the firm’s Market Harborough office is co-hosting with The Ink Group a workshop event at the Market Harborough Innovation Centre on 14 June next month.
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22nd May 2019
Building bridges to careers in STEM with Derby College
In conjunction with East Midlands Rail Forum (EMRF) and Derby College, Ward joined other local businesses as STEM Ambassadors at #iRail2019 in Derby’s Roundhouse to encourage students to consider careers in rail and engineering.
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22nd May 2019
Students meet ‘mock buster’ visual effects maker
A visual effects specialist, who has worked on films such as Sharknado and Three Headed Shark Attack, has visited West Nottinghamshire College’s creative media students to give them tips on the artistic side of film-making.
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22nd May 2019
Distribution deal for hay fever products manufacturer sealed in time for summer
Northants-based logistics firm The NX Group has recently secured a deal to deliver a full, integrated supply chain of services to an internationally-distributing organic hay fever products manufacturer. The deal was secured thanks in part to the transport
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22nd May 2019
Lincoln Transport Hub reaches successful destination at Regional Awards
A £30M collaborative project in the heart of Lincoln - Lincoln Transport Hub - has been awarded the top accolade in the Infrastructure category at the East Midlands RICS Awards this week, following the work of contractor Willmott Dixon. It will now compe
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21st May 2019
Boots makeover to change the face of high street beauty at intu Derby
Boots at intu Derby is set to change the face of high street beauty as its Beauty Hall receives a transformational make-over.
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21st May 2019
New marketing co-ordinator looks to further her career with leading Leicestershire developer
A five star Leicestershire developer is meeting the demands of the industry by expanding its marketing team and welcoming a new Marketing Co-ordinator to its head office.
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21st May 2019
Safe and Sound appoints new Chief Executive to spearhead growth
A former senior police officer has been appointed to head up a specialist local charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people who are victims or at risk of child sexual exploitation (CSE).
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21st May 2019
Energy efficient Leicestershire student scheme scoops RICS Award
ONE of Leicester’s high-end student residential schemes has scooped a prestigious RICS award which recognises the very best buildings in the region.
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21st May 2019
Building Society wins two Leicestershire Cares awards
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has won double awards for its staff members’ volunteering in schools and colleges.
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21st May 2019
EMC Tiles expands and becomes latest name in Eagle Park success
Family business EMC Tiles is investing around £1 million in a move which promises to bring quality tiles to Derby and create jobs.
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21st May 2019
New hires for SuperFOIL after moving to Lincoln
East Midlands manufacturer and supplier, SuperFOIL Insulation has announced a number of new hires as the company completes its move to Lincoln.
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21st May 2019
Accountants’ advice for staying a step ahead with directors’ loan accounts
Leicester chartered accountants Newby Castleman is calling for Leicestershire businesses to watch out in regard to directors’ loan accounts, as this is an area of limited company operations that tends to trip up businesses during tax return reviews.
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21st May 2019
Ready, set, grow – Starter plots for new gardeners created as part of community volunteering project
Local residents are celebrating the success of a community volunteering project at Ashbourne Road Allotments, which has seen the creation of six starter plots for new allotmenteers.
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21st May 2019
Central Foods Appoints New Business Development Manager
Frozen food distributor Central Foods has announced the appointment of John Shephard as its new business development manager.
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21st May 2019
The heat is on in college’s professional kitchen
A six-course gastronomic showcase will be served up this week by graduating catering and hospitality students at West Nottinghamshire College as they near the end of their course.
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21st May 2019
Nottingham-based T Bailey Fund Services Strengthens Board with Appointment of Independent Non-Executive Director
Nottingham-based independent full-service fund administration service provider T Bailey Fund Services (TBFS) has appointed experienced governance professional Anna Troup to its Board of Directors.
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20th May 2019
One year on from GDPR - but what have we learnt?
This week marks one year since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) arrived on 25 May with much speculation and uncertainty. Julia Seary, partner at Roythornes Solicitors, looks at what we’ve learnt and what major scandals, if any, have come to l
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20th May 2019
XenoGesis reports rapid export growth
Nottingham-based leading DMPK provider, XenoGesis has reported a 78% increase in its exports from last year, with half of its revenue now coming from overseas.
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20th May 2019
Two senior appointments as Tank continues to grow
Digital PR agency Tank has announced two senior level appointments following a succession of new business wins.
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20th May 2019
Students host TV-style gameshows for end-of-term
Travel and tourism students at West Nottinghamshire College have fulfilled their last assignment with plenty of sparkle and spotlight.
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20th May 2019
Purpose Media Warm up for Play on Pitch Day
Staff at full-service marketing agency Purpose Media are warming up for their annual “Play on the Pitch’ tournament, which is taking place at the New York Stadium, home to Rotherham United FC.
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20th May 2019
Discussing office development in Leicester
LBV to host business event on 21 June 2019 at Mattioli Woods in Leicester
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20th May 2019
Octavian IT celebrates third anniversary with triple-digit growth and new hires
Nottingham IT solutions business Octavian IT is celebrating its third anniversary with two new hires and another year of 100% turnover growth.
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20th May 2019
Nottingham contractor promotes wellbeing with massages and smoothie bikes
Willmott Dixon invited its people and supply chain partners to take part in a series of mindful activities this month (13 -19 May) to raise awareness of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019.
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20th May 2019
Further senior appointments at Butler & Willow
East Midlands commercial fit-out and refurbishment specialist Butler & Willow has expanded its team of professionals once again with the addition of a further install manager, Andrew Hanson.
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20th May 2019
Barratt and David Wilson homes offers support for Broxtowe Women's Project
Barratt and David Wilson homes offers support for Broxtowe Women's Project
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20th May 2019
Palace Garden Party Invite For Local Businesswoman
Burton-based Ask the Chameleon director Rachel Hayward has attended the Queen’s garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition of her work.
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20th May 2019
Belmayne launches free financial surgeries
Dronfield-based chartered financial planners, Belmayne, are opening their doors to the local community, to provide free surgeries about preparing for and living through retirement.
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17th May 2019
Quiet Storm help to evolve the online presence of East Midlands Chamber, to deliver even more value to members
East Midlands Chamber is the region’s biggest business support organisation.
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17th May 2019
A sanctuary for businesses in Derbyshire - Wednesday, 5th June, 6-8pm
The Sanctuary 18-19, Iron Gate, Derby. DE1 3GP
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17th May 2019
UK Pasta Manufacturer tells growth story since Rank Hovis McDougall buy-out
The owners and directors of food and agri businesses will have the opportunity to hear how the only scale manufacturer of pasta in the UK has grown and developed since it was bought from Rank Hovis & McDougall.
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17th May 2019
Peveril Homes continues to grow its sales team with the appointment of new Sales Manager, Stuart Brookes
Derbyshire-based house builder Peveril Homes is maintaining its growth momentum after hiring experienced Sales Manager, Stuart Brookes.
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17th May 2019
Landmark Nottingham office to undergo multimillion-pound transformation
A historic landmark office building in the Nottingham suburb of Wilford is set to undergo a multimillion-pound refurbishment after a property deal brokered by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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17th May 2019
Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards - 12th June 2019
Marriott Hotel, Leicester LE19 1SW - 6.00-8.00pm
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17th May 2019
THE LOVE MARKETING BAKE OFF: DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
We are looking for brilliant teams of bakers (brilliant teams not brilliant bakers:) to take part in The Love Marketing Bake Off!
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17th May 2019
Dains advises on the cross-border sale of leading international automotive remanufacturer ATP to US-based ATC Drivetrain
Dains Corporate Finance has advised ATP Industries Group Limited on the sale of ATP Automotive Transmission Remanufacturing Specialists Limited, ATP Electronic Developments Limited and ATP Holdings USA LLC (collectively “ATP”) to US-based ATC Drivetrain (
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17th May 2019
Hampton Brook appoints new Development Director for growth strategy
Midlands based property developer Hampton Brook has appointed Matthew Connor as a new Development Director who will join the team to drive its ambitious growth strategy for its commercial development portfolio.
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17th May 2019
Cyber security's ticking time bomb
Derbyshire businesses urged to take action before it’s too late
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17th May 2019
Midlands Financial Planner Going for Growth with New Appointment
East Midlands based financial planning firm, Cowens Financial Architects, part of Cowens Group, has further strengthened its team with a third new appointment within six months.
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17th May 2019
Apprentice Luan scoops top business accolade
A Mansfield apprentice has scooped a prestigious business award in recognition of his outstanding commitment towards his career and studies.
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16th May 2019
Homebuilder donates £1,000 to Lulu's appeal as part of community fund
Marking the first contribution of its Community Fund scheme, David Wilson Homes has donated £1,000 to Lulu’s Appeal to help a young girl from Bedford receive vital cancer treatment in New York.
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16th May 2019
XenoGesis Global Head of Business Development joins BioPartner Advisory Board
Dr Rachel Hemsley, Global Head of Business Development at Nottingham-based leading DMPK provider XenoGesis, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of BioPartner, the trade organisation for internationalising life sciences companies.
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16th May 2019
5-a-side footie favourites score for charity!
Russell Roof Tiles’ top five-a-side squad recently battled it out with local businesses from the Burton area to raise money for charity.
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16th May 2019
Timber firm’s £6,000 donation to boost Notts construction skills
Huthwaite-based SR Timber has donated a range of timber products totalling more than £6,000 in value to its local college in a bid to support the next generation of construction workers and roofing contractors in Nottinghamshire.
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16th May 2019
Leicester school children unleash entrepreneurial spirit to help small businesses overseas
Students at Leicester’s Judgemeadow Community College have raised £527.00 for small business owners in developing countries, through a ground-breaking initiative that supports and realises children’s entrepreneurial potential.
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16th May 2019
Nottingham solicitor achieves Resolution Specialist Accreditation in family law
Fraser Brown solicitor Julie McCrery has received a renowned Resolution Specialist Accreditation in family law, choosing ‘Complex Financial Remedies’ and ‘Pensions’ as her specialisms.
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16th May 2019
Business rates appeals plummet, as firms deterred to challenge bills
The latest statistics from the Valuation Office Agency’s 'Check, Challenge, Appeal' business rates system show a 97% drop in the number of businesses challenging their rates bills in the last two years in England, compared to the two years following the p
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16th May 2019
Val brews up funding for local charity's 'Eric & Ernie' initiative
Guidance from Voluntary Action LeicesterShire leads to fleet of fundraising quirky coffee wagons to both serve and support the community.
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16th May 2019
Morley Hayes to host eight day beer and gin festival in May
Derbyshire hotel and leisure complex Morley Hayes has announced the return of its popular Beer and Gin festival, with an eight-day event taking place over the May Bank Holiday.
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16th May 2019
Focus Consultants raises much-needed cash for valued community asset in Nottingham
Focus Consultants has staged a string of fund-raising activities to support Stonebridge City Farm in Nottingham, after the community charity launched an urgent appeal in January to raise £30,000 to keep the farm going through the winter months.
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16th May 2019
Owners of prominent Derby restaurants sell up for new venture
Mother and daughter restaurateurs Sarah and Olivia Pritchard are launching a brand new catering and events company in Derby after the recent sale of their three prominent Derby city centre food outlets; Hide, Rask and Bean Caffe.
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16th May 2019
Shooting Star Aims High with Double Award Nomination
East Midlands PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards.
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16th May 2019
Midlands completely ignored by House of Lords report on HS2
A House of Lords report released today, recommends major changes to the HS2 project without any consideration of the transport needs and opportunities in the Midlands.
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16th May 2019
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust highlights career opportunities for mental health nursing in Mental Health Awareness Week
During Mental Health Awareness Week (13-17 May) Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, (LPT) which provides mental health, learning disability and community health services for one million people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, is highlighting ca
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15th May 2019
PAB Languages 7 June LINCOLN counting down
PAB Languages Team is counting down to an important and exciting date marking 10th Anniversary on 7th June at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lincoln.
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15th May 2019
Student housing Lincoln celebrates fourth year in business with new office opening
Lincoln's largest provider of student accommodation is celebrating its fourth birthday by opening a second office.
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15th May 2019
Lincoln-based Branston awarded for its growers going green
LOCAL potato supplier Branston was presented with an award this month at the IGD Tesco Business Update event held in London on 8 May.
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15th May 2019
Four paws applause for students’ kind cash
The profits from a student-led Easter market at West Nottinghamshire College were presented to a local animal charity this week.
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15th May 2019
Five star housebuilder appoints new Managing Director
Following the planned retirement John Fitzgerald, a new Managing Director has been appointed at leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes Mercia, based in Solihull.
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15th May 2019
Digital Summit to raise awareness and funds for The Samaritans of Nottingham
Delegates will make a donation to The Samaritans in lieu of conference fees with the goal of raising more than £20,000 and raising awareness of The Samaritans’ life-saving work.
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15th May 2019
Dreams really do come true for Roberta
Local awarding winning hairdresser Roberta Wilson is proof that dreams really do come true by opening her own salon after over 30 years in the business!
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15th May 2019
Are you a manufacturer missing out on R&D tax relief?
Do you fall into this category? Usually the reason is simply down to the fact they don't think they qualify. How would you know if you don’t check properly? Some manufacturers are missing out on thousands in R&D tax relief just because they don’t think it
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15th May 2019
Ibstock Brick shortlisted for Most Inspiring Apprenticeship Programme award
Ibstock Brick has been shortlisted for The Inspire Awards which celebrate diversity and inclusion in the construction, engineering and housing sectors in the UK.
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15th May 2019
Leicester tissue manufacturers set to expand with HSBC UK support
Leicester Tissue Company (LTC), a toilet and kitchen roll manufacturer, is set to increase its manufacturing capabilities by up to 100 per cent after securing a £6 million funding package from HSBC UK.
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14th May 2019
New partner among trio of senior promotions at Howes Percival
Leading regional law firm, Howes Percival has announced three senior promotions in Leicester, including a new partner as it prepares for further growth.
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14th May 2019
UK’s largest public sector legal consortium exceeds 150-member milestone
EM LawShare, the UK’s largest public sector legal consortium, has exceeded its 150-member milestone after 10 new organisations joined this year.
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14th May 2019
Adtrak Announces Sponsorship of Young Creative Awards
Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Adtrak, have announced their co-sponsorship of the Creative Writing Award at this year’s Young Creative Awards (YCA) Nottingham, alongside Nottingham Library Service.
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14th May 2019
Anoki charity dinner raises £55,000 for Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust
A fundraising dinner staged at Anoki fine dining Indian restaurant in Derby has raised an incredible £55,000 for the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT).
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14th May 2019
Accountants urge Leicestershire employers to check minimum wage compliance following rate changes
With minimum wage rates increasing annually, greater numbers of casual workers and confusion arising from the concept of “working time”, non-compliance with minimum wage legislation is a growing risk for employers.
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14th May 2019
Coeliac sufferer set to use her business to help others
Coeliac sufferer and Co-Founder of the UK app LoyalFree is determined a new innovative feature of her app will help other sufferers in the UK.
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14th May 2019
Loughborough hair salon celebrates 35 year milestone
The team at KH Hair Loughborough is celebrating as the salon reaches a 35 year milestone trading in the town.
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14th May 2019
Property professionals invited to property development seminars
DEVELOPERS, architects, local authorities and professionals from the wider construction and development industries are invited to specialist property development seminars, which will be hosted by experts at leading East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons.
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14th May 2019
Local Derby Bright & Beautiful turned London pink by taking part in the MoonWalk
Last weekend, as the sun went down on the capital, Derby-based franchise owner, Toni Hibbert of Bright & Beautiful, took to the streets to raise money for breast cancer awareness.
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14th May 2019
Sherwood sparky secures starring role
A self-employed electrician from Sherwood, Nottingham has been given a starring role in a new mini-movie
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14th May 2019
Brexit impasse hits investment volumes
Commercial property investment across the Midlands has fallen as the ongoing Brexit impasse continues to have a negative impact on the market, according to Lambert Smith Hampton’s (LSH) latest UK Investment Transactions(UKIT) report.
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14th May 2019
Preston4Preston
Preston Henney was a local boy from Whitwick, who loved football and was a keen Leicester City supporter.
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14th May 2019
East Midlands fit-out firm wins People Development Award at 2019 Celebrating Construction Awards
Commercial fit-out and refurbishment specialist Butler & Willow has been awarded the People Development Award at the 2019 East Midlands Celebrating Construction Awards.
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14th May 2019
Leicester Digital Live launches 2019 speaker line-up
Leicester Digital Live, formerly the E-commercial Conference, has released its speaker line-up for 2019. The conference, which is being held on 8th October, is now in its fifth year, and is securing bigger names and speakers every year.
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14th May 2019
Innes England has waiting list for former places of worship
Places of worship are in high demand in the East Midlands, according to regional commercial property consultancy Innes England.
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14th May 2019
DBCP adds to expert building control team with new appointment
Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP) has once again strengthened its ranks with the appointment of Keith Long, a Senior Building Control Surveyor covering Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.
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14th May 2019
NHFT hosts open day in Kettering to attract Mental Health Nurses
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is holding an open day on Saturday 18th May, 10am to 4pm at St Mary’s Hospital (Kettering, NN15 7PW) for Band 5 registered mental health nurses.
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14th May 2019
Get off to a great start when buying off plan with Barratt Homes
Nottinghamshire homebuyers looking to purchase a new property should consider buying off plan, as leading developer Barratt Homes has revealed the benefits of using this method for a range of buyers.
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14th May 2019
Live the 'wild' life with top interior design inspiration at Leicester development
Three brand new Barratt Show Homes which recently opened in Leicester are offering local homebuyers the very latest interior design inspiration with an exotic wildlife theme.
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14th May 2019
FSB and Facebook join forces to boost small businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has announced a new collaboration with Facebook to help address the digital skills deficit in the UK’s small businesses
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13th May 2019
Former Soldier up for Business Woman Award
A former British soldier who left the army after serving for 10 years and retrained in civilian life as a beauty technician has been nominated in the 2019 North Nottinghamshire Business Women Awards.
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13th May 2019
Shoe deal is 'perfect fit' thanks to Northampton firm
A multi-million-pound merger of two iconic shoe companies both boasting a century of British manufacturing has been structured by Northampton-based corporate finance specialists Watersheds.
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13th May 2019
Angel fights for title of Special Needs Taekwon-Do World Champion
A student studying a supported learning course at Nottingham College is succeeding against the odds, as she competes for the title of World Champion in the Special Needs Taekwon-Do Games in New Zealand later this year.
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13th May 2019
Free legal information during Dementia Action Week
Staff at a leading Lincolnshire solicitors will throw open their doors later this month to demonstrate their commitment to helping people with dementia.
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13th May 2019
£11.8m business support boost to unlock the potential of East Midlands’ SME manufacturers
Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in parts of the East Midlands can start taking advantage of an £11.8million business support boost from today, dedicated to helping them grow and address key skills issues.
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13th May 2019
Bronze medal-winning Team GB athlete from Leicester thanks company who sponsored trip to Special Olympics
A Leicester athlete who won a bronze medal at the recent Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi has thanked a leading property consultancy who helped make it happen.
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13th May 2019
Survey of East Midlands farms shows profit boost
High wheat prices and reduced costs see net profits double for arable farms in the East Midlands
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13th May 2019
eBadges announce UK manufacturing move to support customer supply chain
eBadges, specialists in designing and producing badge-making machines for businesses across the UK, is moving its manufacturing back to Britain to meet customer demands and improve quality control and production speed.
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13th May 2019
Nottingham office announced for new engineering practice
First office announced for new engineering practice...with a difference
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13th May 2019
Lincoln-based insulation manufacturer enables Cambridgeshire hospital to open after fire safety delay
The new Royal Papworth Hospital is accepting its first patients after the installation of non-combustible insulation from a Lincoln-based manufacturer.
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13th May 2019
Transatlantic Trade Opportunities for Midlands Life Science Companies
Life science companies looking to explore the possibility of doing business in Northeast Ohio can meet leaders from the City of Mentor from May 14-16, as an international trade delegation is visiting Nottingham Trent University and the Med Tech Innovation
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13th May 2019
NG brokers cool deal for air conditioning specialist
Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have brokered a deal to let a prime Nottingham light industrial unit to a fast-growing wholesaler of air conditioning parts and systems.
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13th May 2019
Europa fundraising is sky high
Taking to the air on 25th May, one daring Europa employee will be sky-diving to raise money for charity.
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13th May 2019
Award-winning IT support and telecoms specialists relocate to Ednaston Park managed workspace scheme
Award-winning IT support and telecoms specialists Wytech have moved their head office from Derby city centre to the impressive new Ednaston Park managed workspace scheme situated between Derby and Ashbourne.
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13th May 2019
Purpose Media Expand Social Media Team
To meet increasing demand for meaningful social media for businesses, full service digital marketing agency Purpose Media has appointed Rebecca Ellis as a content and social media executive.
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12th May 2019
Roythornes commended for its 41.9% carbon footprint reduction
Top 200 law firm Roythornes Solicitors has received the Great Green Star at the annual Investors in the Environment (iiE) Awards for the third year running.
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11th May 2019
Northamptonshire business clocks up decades at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
A Northamptonshire summerhouse manufacturer will once again be exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show meaning it has had a presence at the world-famous horticultural event for more than four decades.
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11th May 2019
Ibstock Brick Wins Regional Business Award for its Commitment to Sustainability
Ibstock Brick has been announced as a winner in the category of Most Ethical / Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year at the 2019 at the Made in the Midlands Awards.
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11th May 2019
Derby businesses join giant Pass the Parcel game for local charity
A Derby business which delivers parcels safe and sound to customers across the county and beyond have teamed up with a specialist local charity for a week of awareness and fund raising.
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11th May 2019
Nottingham recruitment firm sold for undisclosed seven figure sum
Elizabeth Michael Associates, one of Nottingham’s leading independent recruitment consultancies, has been sold to Approach Personnel for an undisclosed seven figure sum, with help from Fraser Brown Solicitors.
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10th May 2019
Carey Olsen achieve impressive results through Peppermint’s Business Development CRM solution
Having established a clear client-centric growth strategy, underpinned by strong business relationships, Carey Olsen recognised the need to transform how they approached CRM and selected Peppermint’s Business Development CRM solution to support the achiev
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10th May 2019
Students are relishing boost to catering service
Catering and hospitality students at West Nottinghamshire College are benefitting from an overhaul of a college bistro where they’re currently training for future careers in the industry.
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10th May 2019
Accountants reveal how to keep VAT simple at home and abroad
VAT can at times be a complex area to navigate, particularly with regard to EU import and export policy changes in today’s uncertain political climate.
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10th May 2019
East Midlands based Encore goes the extra mile for charity
Despite only announcing its charity of the year last month, recruitment agency group, Encore Personnel, has already raised over £5k for Children with Cancer UK – more than 25% of its target for the year in just one month.
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10th May 2019
Hemswell Court to host online live auction and black-tie dinner with one-of-a-kind lots to raise funds for iconic Lancaster Bomber landmark
Hemswell Court in Lincolnshire will host a fundraising dinner next month to help towards the £150,000 still needed to bring a life-size Lancaster Bomber landmark to life on the Lincolnshire Nottinghamshire border, marking the significant aviation history
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10th May 2019
100 YEARS OF HOSPITALITY - JOIN THE CELEBRATION WITH HILTON EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT!
Join us on Thursday 30th May between 5pm and 8pm and celebrate launch of our Social Events Offering together with celebrations of 100 years of Hilton!
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10th May 2019
Newark Steel Firm Gears Up for Fourth Industrial Revolution With HSBC UK Support
Newark-based steel fabrication business, Blagg & Johnson, has invested in two new automated machines that lower energy usage, achieve faster processing speeds and increase processing capability following £1.2m of funding from HSBC UK.
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10th May 2019
Leicestershire marketing agency announces change of ownership
A marketing company that was set up in Market Harborough in 2003 has announced a change of ownership following a management buyout.
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10th May 2019
East Midlands Chamber - Employability and Skills Summit - 2019
Tuesday, 9 July 2019 - West Park Teaching Hub, Loughborough University, Loughborough - Employers continue to report a shortfall in skilled labour*, and prosperity rests on having access to a skilled, productive workforce.
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10th May 2019
Hinckley stylist through to finals of national student competition
A trainee stylist at KH Hair in Hinckley is through to the UK finals of a top student hairdressing competition.
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10th May 2019
Peveril Homes donates funds towards luscious playground planters at local Smalley primary school!
As well as laying the foundations for beautiful homes, Derbyshire-based housebuilder Peveril Homes has recently planted the seeds for the creation of beautiful outdoor spaces at one local primary school - after donating funds for the purchase of four plan
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10th May 2019
Clegg Construction has completed a new Students’ Union building at a West Midlands university.
The build was carried out by the Nottingham-based company at Aston University in Birmingham, on behalf of Aston Students’ Union as part of a £6.1m design and build contract.
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10th May 2019
£11.8m business support boost to unlock the potential of East Midlands’ SME manufacturers
Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in parts of the East Midlands can start taking advantage of an £11.8million business support boost from today, dedicated to helping them grow and address key skills issues.
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10th May 2019
MultiModal 2019!
Thinking of going to MultiModal 2019? Visit us on on stand 7070 within the Logistics Leaders Network Pavilion.
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10th May 2019
Lindum & Rilmac teaming up to support mental wellbeing in construction
The importance of talking about metal wellbeing and the value in opening up about emotions will be discussed with 800 Lincolnshire construction workers.
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10th May 2019
It’s a WRaP! MEPC launches new agile work space at Silverstone Park Innovation Centre
Businesses and guests at Silverstone Park can now take advantage of a colourful new ‘agile work space’ – designed to provide an attractive place to ‘work, rest and play’.
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9th May 2019
How apprenticeships can lead to a successful career in mental healthcare
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (13-17 May), St Andrew’s Healthcare in Northampton, a charity that provides specialist mental healthcare for people with challenging mental health, is highlighting apprenticeships as a route into working in healthcare
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9th May 2019
Lincolnshire coast and caravans contribute millions to UK tourism boost
Tourism in Lincolnshire and the East Midlands has boosted the UK economy by millions of pounds, according to research in conjunction with Duncan & Toplis.
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9th May 2019
XenoGesis chosen as CRO partner for Medicines Discovery Catapult Virtual R&D group
Nottingham-based leading DMPK provider, XenoGesis, has been selected as a CRO partner to support the UK Medicines Discovery Catapult Virtual R&D Discovery Services platform worldwide.
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9th May 2019
FSB urges all MEPs to deliver a small business plan for Europe
MEPs must look beyond continuing Brexit uncertainty and take the lead in implementing a small business plan that will unlock the potential of Europe’s 23.8 million small businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged today.
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9th May 2019
Local housebuilder brings physical and financial support to farm in Nottingham
In addition to contributing £1,000 to a farm in St Ann’s as part of a new initiative, representatives from Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands recently visited the community facility for a day of volunteering.
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9th May 2019
Derby Business Develops One-of-a-Kind Cyber Security Rating Report
Derby-based cyber security firm, Neuways, has developed a one-of-a-kind Cyber Security Rating Report tool to help businesses see how cyber secure their business is.
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7th May 2019
Firm turns green waste to brown goodness and donates £1000 worth so gardens bloom
GREEN waste from households across two Derbyshire boroughs which has been turned into soil improver by an Ilkeston company is being used to boost local gardening projects.
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7th May 2019
Duncan & Toplis gains ILM accreditation to train leaders of the future
East Midlands accountants and business advisers Duncan & Toplis is now an accredited training centre for the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
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7th May 2019
Road Surfacing firm developing technology to make roads 90% recycled
Lincolnshire-based road surfacing firm, Minster Surfacing is developing technology that could lead to all roads being made from 90% recycled material.
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7th May 2019
Leyton Orient Appoint Purpose Media
Building on their reputation for developing highly interactive and engaging sport websites for teams such as Derby County FC, Rotherham United FC, and Middlesex and Derbyshire County Cricket Clubs, full service digital marketing agency has now been appoin
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7th May 2019
Leicester restaurant dedicates new menu to championing small local producers
Lilu has set the benchmark for high quality Indian food and service in Leicester for four years now. The bijoux Highcross Street restaurants' latest seasonal menu launch signifies a new direction for the much-loved Indian fine dining team.
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7th May 2019
Leading speaker to help Midlands execs to find their business vision
The UK’s leading peer group organisation for business execs and directors, Vistage, is helping Midlands business owners to unleash their creativity with world class speaker and artist, Louis Parsons.
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7th May 2019
Visual Print & Design welcomes new Creative Marketing Manager
Visual Print & Design has welcomed Creative Marketing Manager, Rachael Hunt, to its growing team.
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7th May 2019
Distribution firm up for four accolades at Logistics Awards
Crick-based logistics, warehousing and courier firm The NX Group has been shortlisted along with two of its staff as finalists in an impressive four award categories at the Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2019.
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7th May 2019
Northamptonshire conference to guide businesses on environmental updates and opportunities
An environmental conference for professionals involved in a range of areas of estate management, development, planning, building, education and investment is being held in Northamptonshire this June.
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7th May 2019
Kettering General Hospital recruitment ‘open day’ showcasing wide range of clinical & non-clinical roles
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is hosting a recruitment open day on 18th May at Kettering Conference Centre to recruit for a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles, including registered nurses, midwives, doctors and consultants,
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7th May 2019
Barrett and David Wilson Homes celebrates its 2,000th sale using Help to Buy
Leading homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Northampton recently helped its 2,000th customers purchase their dream home using Help to Buy. The milestone comes as the government-backed initiative nears its sixth year of running, after launching in A
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7th May 2019
UK-first as trentbarton leads with contactless
The East Midlands bus company trentbarton and its sister operator Kinchbus are rolling out the UK’s first truly tap-on tap-off contactless payment for a region’s bus travel.
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7th May 2019
Votes for Rainbows raise £1,000 for hospice
Hinckley & Rugby has donated £1,000 to Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People following voting at the Building Society’s Annual General Meeting.
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7th May 2019
Opus Trust shows support for Great British Business campaign
Opus Trust Communications, the Leicester-based organisation delivering intelligent customer communications, is showing its support for a nationwide campaign to celebrate the entrepreneurial success of businesses throughout the UK.
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7th May 2019
Leicester’s Hospitals hosts Recruitment Open Day for Operating Department Practitioners and staff nurses
Are you a Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse seeking a new challenge?
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7th May 2019
A Diamond Celebration for Northern Tea Merchants
Chesterfield’s iconic Northern Tea Merchants on Chatsworth Road is celebrating 60 years of business.
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3rd May 2019
Future Proof Films adds awards and TV talent to the team
The exciting and growing video marketing company, Future Proof Films, have enjoyed a busy start to 2019
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3rd May 2019
AWD Development Solutions celebrates five years in business
Andrew Deighton, the owner of Derby-based AWD Development Solutions Ltd. is celebrating five years in business.
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3rd May 2019
Andrew Lowe, from Marketing Derby, was incredibly proud to complete the largest ever London Marathon on Sunday 28th April with 42,500 runners taking part, raising money for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre.
Andrew said: "The support all along the way was incredible, sometime three or four rows deep, and highlights on the route which took my breath away included running across Tower Bridge, through the tall towers of Canary Wharf, along the embankment and pas
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3rd May 2019
Big move and more staff for LoatesHR as it celebrates best year
LoatesHR has moved to new offices at Darley Abbey Mills as it recruits two new staff to cope with increased demand for its services.
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3rd May 2019
New office furniture company launches at Clerkenwell Design Week
Desk Buzz, a new office furniture company, is planning to use Clerkenwell Design Week to launch its exciting new range of office space management solutions in the UK.
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3rd May 2019
Willshee’s to help Hobbycraft get greener
Hobbycraft has appointed Burton-based Willshee’s as their sole waste and recycling partner to achieve zero waste to landfill as part of the company’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2021.
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3rd May 2019
New Bricklaying Academy Could Help Solve Housing Crisis, Says Minister
A new cohort of bricklaying apprentices could be the key to building more of the houses needed to help get rough sleepers off the streets, vulnerable people into accommodation and older people into supported housing, a Government minister has said.
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3rd May 2019
Pharma IT firm closes £1m funding round for new clinical trials software
A Nottingham company which has developed a new platform to help pharmaceutical firms manage clinical trials more effectively has raised almost £1m from investors to help it launch its product worldwide.
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3rd May 2019
BioCity Invests in Tech Start-up INCUS Performance
Nottingham, UK – 02 May 2019 – BioCity, a pioneering life science incubator and business collective, today announced investment in INCUS Performance, further solidifying their position as a keen investor in promising ventures.
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3rd May 2019
Riverside Apartments Proposed in Nottingham
Rayner Davies Architects have submitted a planning application to Nottingham City Council for new apartments.
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3rd May 2019
An open letter to schools, parents and young people, from Jason Lippitt, Managing Director of Blachford UK
It may come as a surprise to young people and their teachers, but it’s not A grades or first-class degrees that are top of the list for many employers.
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3rd May 2019
Vacant shop units will be brought to life thanks to BID Leicester and Bring The Paint
BID Leicester and Bring The Paint are launching a window dressing programme on vacant shopfronts in the city centre, with eight units to be given a make-over this weekend thanks to artists involved in the street art festival.
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2nd May 2019
Mansfield BID welcomes Dorothy Perkins expansion
High Street fashion chain Dorothy Perkins is opening a second outlet in Mansfield by taking a new 1,300 sq ft concession inside the town’s Debenhams store.
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2nd May 2019
'Shop around' or risk paying over the odds for legal services
New price transparency rules to be introduced this month will mean that there has never been a better time for small businesses to shop around for legal services - or they may risk paying over the odds warns Nottingham based direct access legal service pr
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2nd May 2019
Healthy buys completed!
Lincoln-based chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co, acting for a long established specialist Medical Centre Investment Client, has successfully acquired two surgery investments with a total value of £1,760,000
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2nd May 2019
Derby construction firm hoping to complete hat-trick of prestigious industry awards
A Derby construction firm is in the running to complete a hat-trick of awards after being nominated for two prestigious industry prizes.
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2nd May 2019
Spring Has Sprung a Trio of New Clients for Shooting Star
Award-winning PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star is going from strength to strength after winning three more clients.
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2nd May 2019
Ambitious accountancy firm adds to group in deal backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB)
An ambitious South Yorkshire-headquartered accountancy firm has made the latest in a series of mergers in a deal backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB)*.
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2nd May 2019
Work starts on £20m Trent Gateway industrial development in Beeston
Work has started on site to speculatively build a new 16-unit industrial and warehouse development worth around £20m at Trent Gateway in Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
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2nd May 2019
Healthcare service provider Totally plc takes office space at Cardinal Square
Totally plc, one of the UK’s leading out-of-hospital care providers, has relocated its head office from London to Cardinal Square, one of the most prominent office developments in Derby.
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2nd May 2019
Hope Against Cancer part of break-through study into chemotherapy free treatment
A study which has involved researchers from Hope Against Cancer’s Clinical Trials Facility in Leicester has shown promising results for patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL).
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2nd May 2019
Local knowledge the key to 30 years of success says Leicestershire estate agency director
Local knowledge and adaptability are two key factors in the 30 year anniversary of one of Leicestershire’s largest independent estate agencies according to the company’s joint managing director
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2nd May 2019
Leicester’s first Walking Sport Festival is announced
The city’s first Walking Sports Festival has been launched by a Leicester team committed to health and wellbeing as part of National Walking Month.
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2nd May 2019
Concept artist ‘hugely impressed’ by creative learners
A concept artist has been sharing his expertise with creative media students at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road-based design studios.
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2nd May 2019
Growth on the agenda for Furnley House following £200k MEIF investment
Leicester-based Furnley House Limited, a firm of independent financial advisers and mortgage brokers, has received a £200,000 investment from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
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2nd May 2019
Midlands Riding Centre to Launch Confidence and Wellbeing Coaching using the Natural Herd Instincts of Horses
Staffordshire based Harness Coaching CIC is partnering with Scropton Riding Centre to offer a new service at the established riding centre that aims to build confidence and wellbeing of young people in the calming presence of horses.
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2nd May 2019
Morley Hayes launches new electric vehicle charging points
Derbyshire hotel, leisure and golf complex Morley Hayes has reinforced its commitment to sustainability after becoming one of only a handful of venues in the region to install a range of fast and rapid charging points for electric vehicles.
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2nd May 2019
East Mids law firm wins aware hat-trick
EAST Midlands-based law firm, Nelsons, picked up three key industry awards at this year’s Derby & District and Leicestershire Law Society Awards ceremonies.
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1st May 2019
Mitre Group Receives Glowing Report from Ofsted
Mitre Group has received a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors following their recent visit to the Derbyshire-based training provider.
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1st May 2019
Sills & Betteridge Lincoln facilitate £600k of will legacies to Cancer Research
The Lincoln office of East Midlands law firm, Sills & Betteridge has been presented with a Silver Certificate by Cancer Research UK to acknowledge the firm’s ongoing support in facilitating over £678,000 worth of gifts from people choosing to leave a lega
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1st May 2019
SuperFOIL Insulation relocates to Lincoln
Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer and supplier, SuperFOIL Insulation is moving to a five acre site in Lincoln
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1st May 2019
Lincoln businesswoman celebrates national award shortlistings
Owner of local aesthetics and wellness clinic Body Lipo Lincoln, Louise White, is celebrating after being shortlisted for the national Woman Who Achieves Awards 2019.
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1st May 2019
Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards
Staffordshire Chambers annual business awards showcase the achievements and outstanding performance of Staffordshire’s best businesses.
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1st May 2019
City Mayor gets early stage view of Treetop Adventure Golf
Treetop Adventure Golf is delighted to have welcomed Leicester's City Mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, for an exclusive first look around the new attraction, which is set to open at Highcross in June 2019.
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1st May 2019
Robin Sturgess Obituary
Robin Sturgess, who served as 3rd Generation Chairman of the Leicester based Sturgess Motor Group, passed away on 26th March.
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1st May 2019
Daring displays and the 'money market expert' expected at this year's Lincolnshire Show
The amazing RAF Falcons will be parachuting into this year’s Lincolnshire Show to wow the crowds with their daring aerial displays.
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1st May 2019
Staffordshire Growth Hub gains HR adviser
Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub has appointed Joe Gill as the Growth Hub's new HR adviser.
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1st May 2019
INNES ENGLAND REVEALS NEW SENIOR TEAM
LEADING East Midlands commercial property consultancy Innes England has named Matthew Hannah as its new managing director, with effect from 1 May 2019.
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1st May 2019
FASHANNE Returns to Nottingham
FASHANNE Awards founder and BBC East Midlands Today presenter, Anne Davies has announced that the East Midlands student fashion awards will return to Nottingham in 2020.
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1st May 2019
Free campaign to recycle contact lenses in the UK is backed by Derby optician
A free campaign for people to recycle their contact lenses is being backed by a leading independent Derby optician.
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1st May 2019
Hall of Fame education award win at Nottingham College
A Nottingham College employee is one of only two people nationally to win the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport Hall of Fame Award 2019.
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1st May 2019
New principal determined to make West Notts “the best it possibly can be”
West Nottinghamshire College has announced the appointment of its new permanent principal and chief executive.
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