News from June 2019
29th June 2019
LOCAL YOUTH ORGANISATION GETS NEW HOME THANKS TO CONYGAR
A NOTTINGHAM education, training and mentoring organisation has been provided with a dedicated space to work after the owner of the former Boots Island site stepped up in its hour of need.
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29th June 2019
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds Recruitment Day at Danetre Hospital for Bank Band 5 Nurses & Healthcare Assistants, plus other casual roles - Thursday 4th July 2019 – 1pm to 7pm
24 June 2019 – Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is holding a recruitment day at Danetre Hospital in Daventry to showcase career opportunities for Bank Band 5 Nurses and casual workers including Healthcare Assistants, porters, driver
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28th June 2019
Kaleidoscope of creativity by aspiring artists and performers
Aspiring artists, designers and performers at West Nottinghamshire College have showcased their creative talent at a professional exhibition of their work.
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28th June 2019
Future Looks 'Rosie' As Agency Bags Veterinary Contract
The future looks ‘Rosie’ for Ilkeston based Poppy-PR after signing a contract to deliver its PR services to Derbyshire based Vetcare @ Home.
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28th June 2019
Dimensions become members of the UK Contact Centre Forum
Corporate uniform specialists Dimensions have become members of the UK Contact Centre Forum (UKCCF).
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28th June 2019
Redrow confirms range of 163 homes coming to New Lubbesthorpe
A local housebuilder has confirmed the upcoming development of 163 new homes for pioneering Leicester community New Lubbesthorpe.
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28th June 2019
Medilink East Midlands welcomes its newest Patron
Pure Drug Safety has been recognised for the contribution it makes to life sciences, by becoming the newest Patron of Medilink East Midlands (EM).
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28th June 2019
New showhome opens to the public in Heather
A new showhome has opened its doors to the public at a housing development in Heather.
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28th June 2019
First in East Midlands to take on housebuilding degree
A Leicestershire woman is one of the first in the East Midlands to take on an innovative new housebuilding degree.
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28th June 2019
Houlton Rainbows in Rugby receive pot of gold from local housebuilder
The leader of a Rainbows group serving a new housing development in Rugby is celebrating after receiving a £500 donation from her house builder.
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28th June 2019
East Midlands businesses tee off for charity at annual golf day
Members of the East Midlands business community got into the swing on Thursday 13th June at Fraser Brown Solicitor’s sixth annual charity golf day to raise over £4,000 for regional charities.
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28th June 2019
Hallam’s Client Services Director wins at IoD regional awards
Jake Third, Client Services Director at Hallam was named Young Director of the Year at the IoD’s East Midlands Director of the Year 2019 Awards.
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28th June 2019
Society’s printer gift for Hinckley Area Foodbank
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has donated an office printer to help Hinckley Area Foodbank manage its vital work helping feed thousands of local people.
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28th June 2019
Derbyshire Businesswoman Wins Top Award
Young businesswoman, Jennie Mills, franchisee for Rainbow International Derbyshire, has been named Young Female Franchisee of the Year, at the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards.
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28th June 2019
Housebuilders take to the road for charity cycle ride
Staff from a Lincolnshire-based housebuilder will swap their hard hats for cycle helmets on Thursday (June 27) as they tackle a tough charity cycle ride around the county.
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28th June 2019
Safe and Sound Unveil Future Plans To Transform More Young Lives
Local charity Safe and Sound has unveiled innovative plans to expand its work that supports and protects children and young people from the devastating damage that sexual exploitation has on their lives.
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28th June 2019
Fidler & Pepper Lawyers aims to knock out the competition
A team from Fidler & Pepper Lawyers is hoping to raise a smile and a bucket-load of funds for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People by taking part in It’s a Knockout.
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28th June 2019
Impressive start to new year for Shed Grounds Maintenance
Award winning Shed Grounds Maintenance Ltd (Shed) have announced a healthy start to the new financial year, winning multiple new contracts totaling more than £180,000 in the first quarter.
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28th June 2019
Freight forwarding company Lobina has been announced as a major sponsor of the Derbyshire Institute of Sport (DIS).
The Derbyshire business, which specialises in time-critical transport solutions between any locations in the UK and Europe, is now a major backer of the unique project that inspires and supports young athletes from the county to become world champions.
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28th June 2019
Midlands first high security safe deposit box facility opens in nottingham
NOTTINGHAM’s first safe deposit box facility has opened in the Lace Market allowing private individuals and businesses the opportunity to safeguard their most valued possessions in a secure vault.
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28th June 2019
Major rebrand for popular venue, The Derby Conference Centre
The Derby Conference Centre is a stunning Grade II-listed building based in a central location in Derby.
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28th June 2019
Winners announced for IoD East Midlands 2019 awards
Mark Samworth of Samworth Brothers in Leicester was yesterday awarded the Chairs Award for Excellence in Director and Board Practice at the Institute of Directors (IoD) East Midlands Awards.
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28th June 2019
Burgers the business in Derby
For our Derbyshire July Connect Reception the All-American Queen of the burger; Annie will be hosting at her Burger Shack in Derby on Friary Street.
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28th June 2019
Businesses to set themselves up for the summer at Business Profile Growth event
On July 1st a large group of Small business owners and self-employed people will come together to grow their business profile across the Midlands with a morning spent on the business, instead of in it!
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28th June 2019
British Business Bank Briefing Event on Midlands Engine Investment Fund – Meet the Fund Managers Lincolnshire
The British Business Bank and Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership (GLLEP) are holding a briefing event to raise awareness of the £250m Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and provide businesses looking to apply with additional support.
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28th June 2019
Fisher German, which has offices in Ashby, Market Harborough and Newark, is to join forces with Vine Property Management which manages 51 million sq ft of retail, industrial and office property. The deal to bring the companies together comes at the end of
Fisher German, which has offices in Ashby, Market Harborough and Newark, is to join forces with Vine Property Management which manages 51 million sq ft of retail, industrial and office property.
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28th June 2019
Roythornes bolsters bold growth ambitions by appointing experienced recruiter
Rosie Hare has joined UK top 200 law firm Roythornes Solicitors as an internal recruiter. The appointment will help the company to realise its ambitious growth plans across its four offices.
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28th June 2019
Business advice sounds good to BabyGigs
When it comes to the creative side, BabyGigs founder Eleanor Hodgkinson was totally tuned in to the value of high quality, live music for children.
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28th June 2019
Trio of appointments for Howes Percival's Leicester office
In response to an increase in new instructions, leading regional law firm Howes Percival has expanded its Leicester office with the appointment of three associate solicitors - Gary Pitt, Santino Stifanelli and Kiran Vohra.
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28th June 2019
Broker continues expansion with appointment of another new relationship manager
Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), growth continues with the hiring of a new relationship manager.
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28th June 2019
Insurance Team Get Set to use Pedal Power For Fundraising Challenge
Three employees from leading insurance broker, Cowens, are planning a gruelling 270km cycle challenge around the Orkney Islands in aid of East Midlands fundraising group, Big C Little C.
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28th June 2019
Loughborough cycling club gets in the saddle for charity
A group of 12 cyclists from Loughborough will take on a major two-wheeled challenge in the name of charity by cycling 900 miles from Lands’ End to John O’Groats.
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28th June 2019
NG go to the top of the class with relocation deal for online learning firm
NG Chartered Surveyors has secured a deal to help an online learning firm change the way it delivers it products and services to clients.
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28th June 2019
Funding helps fast-growing fire alarm and security firm step up to next level
Derbyshire’s fastest growing fire alarm and security specialist is on track to increase its turnover by 50% this year after securing a £150,000 loan from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) and NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance.
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27th June 2019
Pattonair celebrates women at ‘This Girl Can’ event with Sharron Davies MBE
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies MBE gave an inspirational talk to a gathering of 170 businesswomen at a special ‘This Girl Can’ event in Derby.
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27th June 2019
West Indies cricket stars back prostate cancer campaign
International cricket star Chris Gayle has backed an East Midlands campaign to prevent prostate cancer by urging men to hit the condition for six.
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27th June 2019
Hotel manager at Imago Venues shortlisted for miaList 2019
A hotel manager at Imago Venues has been shortlisted for a prestigious award from the Meetings Industry Association (mia).
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27th June 2019
Leicester researchers praised for ‘innovation, energy and enthusiasm’
A centre in Leicester that leads the way in pioneering diabetes research has been praised for its “innovation, energy and enthusiasm”.
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27th June 2019
Fifth year for Westerby Group Assam Cup at The Rutland Polo Club
Leicester-based Westerby Group are delighted to be sponsoring the Westerby Group Assam Cup at the Rutland Polo Club. The ‘Westerby Group Assam Cup’ tournament is the culmination of many days of polo ending on Sunday 30 June, at Langham near Oakham.
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27th June 2019
Lincolnshire entrepreneur named Director of the Year for Innovation
Managing Director of Minster Surfacing, Bruce Spencer-Knott has been named Director of the Year 2019 for Innovation at this year's Institute of Directors East Midlands awards ceremony.
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27th June 2019
Internationally recognised Safety Footwear manufacturer strides forward with new Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager
Rock Fall UK Ltd, specialist Safety Footwear manufacturers, has strengthened its management team with the addition of a new role, Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager.
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27th June 2019
260 Full-Time Jobs Announced in Leicestershire
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment and Lemonpath Limited partner up to recruit 260 seasonal staff at its packaging facility in Loughborough.
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27th June 2019
Animal charity benefits from housebuilder’s donation
Staff working for a local housebuilder have joined together to help support animal charities across the East Midlands – including one in Leicester.
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27th June 2019
Microsoft leader Matt O’Callaghan to join Peppermint Technology to accelerate growth of its industry-leading legal cloud software platform.
Peppermint Technology, a leading legal cloud software provider, today announced that industry leader, Matt O’Callaghan, will be joining the company as Director of Business Development.
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27th June 2019
MWH TREATMENT TAKES OFFICE SPACE AT DERBY’S CARDINAL SQUARE
One of the UK’s leading water and wastewater solution providers has established a new regional office at Cardinal Square, one of the city’s most prominent office developments.
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27th June 2019
Hope Against Cancer volunteer chosen to visit Buckingham Palace
Every year Leicester cancer research charity, Hope Against Cancer, receive a free place to visit Buckingham Palace and potentially meet the royals, this place is granted to a different Hope volunteer each time.
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27th June 2019
Take a look inside stunning flats at Leicester’s new apartment complex, The Wullcomb
The first glimpse inside Leicester’s new £43 million apartment block can be revealed today.
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27th June 2019
Rock Fall recognised for 3rd straight year at the 10th Annual Professional Clothing Awards
Held at the Montcalm Marble Arch in London, on the evening of the 19th June 2019 the 10th Annual Professional Clothing Awards held a very special ceremony to recognise the best of the Professional Clothing, Workwear and Safety Industry.
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27th June 2019
NEW SHOWHOME SET TO LAUNCH AT FRISBY-ON-THE-WREAKE DEVELOPMENT
A new showhome is set to be unveiled at a housing development in Frisby-on-the-Wreake next month.
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27th June 2019
ENTERPRISE LOANS BOOSTS TEAM WITH DOUBLE HIRE
RESPONSIBLE finance provider Enterprise Loans has strengthened its business development team with the appointment of two new professionals, Kamran Hassan and Manny Agalamanyi.
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27th June 2019
£3.5 million investment for Hertfordshire conference centre
A £3.5 million package of improvements has been announced as part of the “continuing investment” to develop facilities at a Hertfordshire conference centre.
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27th June 2019
LUCION SERVICES NAMES MESOTHELIOMA UK AS CHARITY OF THE YEAR
Company will support asbestos-related cancer charity with fundraising and through corporate activities
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27th June 2019
TWO MARKETING MANAGERS EXPAND CAREERS IN HOUSEBUILDING AFTER DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY DEGREES
Two De Montfort University alumni are celebrating their success after both securing roles as Marketing Managers with Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
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27th June 2019
Dragons get ready to roar at the Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday 4th August
With just over a month to go until the River Trent reverberates to the sound of beating drums and splashing paddles, there is still time to get your team together and join in the annual Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge.
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27th June 2019
New homes Marketing Suite set to be unveiled this summer in Saxilby
A CGI of the Hetton home style at Lovell Homes' Ingleby View development.
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27th June 2019
WARWICKSHIRE DEVELOPER RECYCLES 50 TONNES OF WOOD WASTE AT DERAM PARKE
Five star developer Barratt Homes North Midlands has partnered with leading social enterprise Community Wood Recycling to reuse or recycle 50 tonnes of wood waste at its Coventry development Deram Parke.
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27th June 2019
Jordan’s proud of his joinery hat-trick
A joinery and construction student from West Nottinghamshire College is celebrating a hat-trick of awards which he has scooped in just six months.
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26th June 2019
Bruton Knowles Takes on Cycle Challenge for Cancer Charity
A team of keen cyclists from Bruton Knowles’ Nottingham office will be biking a collective 250-miles this month, in a bid to raise £500 for Cancer Research UK.
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26th June 2019
EAST MIDS CONTRACTOR RECORDS SKY-HIGH FINANCIAL RESULTS
LEADING contactor Willmott Dixon has recorded positive financial results for 2018. The company saw turnover rise by £54 million to £1.323 billion, while profit before tax rose by 55% to £37.5 million.
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26th June 2019
Adorn Jewellers scoops top award at 2019 Chesterfield Retail Awards
Adorn Jewellers has been named as Chesterfield’s favourite retailer. The independent jeweller, which is owned by husband and wife team Laura Jo and Adam Owen, was crowned Retailer of the Year at the 2019 Chesterfield Retail Awards on Wednesday 19 June.
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26th June 2019
Chefs bow out in style with fellow hospitality students
The final three professional cookery students from West Nottinghamshire College will celebrate with their hospitality colleagues tonight, before the fine dining restaurant closes for the summer break.
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26th June 2019
Sports students combine college with combat
Meet the teenagers who have combined their college studies with punching, kicking and grappling their way to martial arts glory!
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26th June 2019
Family owned construction firm supports £1m grass roots football grant application
Wildgoose Construction is investing time and expertise to help Sleetmoor United Football Club apply for a grant of over £1m from The Football Foundation.
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26th June 2019
Derby-based Neuways wins big in San Diego
Neuways has been awarded Datto EMEA Partner of the Year 2019 at DattoCon San Diego; winning big at one of the largest IT conferences in the world.
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26th June 2019
Children’s sight put at risk as parents ignore dangers of sun’s harmful rays, warns Derby optician
Protect your children’s eyes from the sun or risk permanent sight damage – that’s the message to parents from a leading Derby optometrist.
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26th June 2019
Promotion to Operations Director for long-serving consultant
SF Recruitment, the leading specialist recruiter in the Midlands, has further strengthened its Nottingham team with the promotion of one of its longest serving consultants, to Operations Director.
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26th June 2019
STUDENT HOUSING MAKES ITS FIRST HIRE FOR NEW NOTTINGHAM OFFICE
Student Housing's new Nottingham office has appointed its first member of staff.
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26th June 2019
LEADING LOGISTICS CONFERENCE BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER
The third annual Talent in Logistics conference promises to be the biggest ever with an incredible line-up of seminars, exhibitors and live competitions for 2019.
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26th June 2019
RUSSELLS RAISES THE GAME FOR CHILDREN’S HOSPICE
Burton-based roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has donated more than £1,000 to local children’s charity, Acorns Children’s Hospice.
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25th June 2019
Luxury packaging enterprise leads the way on sustainability with rebrand
A pioneering luxury packaging provider has undergone a rebrand as it makes exciting plans for the future.
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25th June 2019
FIRST HOMES RESERVED AT WATERSIDE DEVELOPMENT IN MOIRA
NEARLY a quarter of properties at Swing Bridge Wharf, an exclusive residential development in Moira by developer Wheatcroft Land, have been reserved ahead of completion due to their attractive location and countryside offering.
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25th June 2019
Wytech caps off year of growth with new staff, website and head office
Award-winning IT support and telecoms specialist Wytech has recruited three new members of staff, moved to a new head office and launched a new website following a successful 12 months of business growth.
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25th June 2019
Dream Team Supports Grassroots Football
Grassroots football in Derbyshire receives a supportive boost from family-owned construction company
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25th June 2019
20 YEARS OF SUCCESS FOR NOTTS-BASED WEALTH MANAGEMENT BUSINESS
A Nottingham-based financial services company has marked two decades of successful trading with a celebration evening and dinner.
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25th June 2019
Warwickshire County Council replaces ERP system, saving over 300 hours a week with iTrent
Warwickshire County Council has saved the equivalent of 300 administration hours a week by replacing its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system with MHR’s market leading, cloud-based HR and payroll system, iTrent.
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24th June 2019
Providing clear ‘Vision’ to Davidsons Homes
Construction is a fast-moving sector which is reliant on the smooth running of all the processes within the production line to bring about successful results.
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22nd June 2019
Notts property professionals gather to celebrate the city's developments
MORE than 70 property professionals from across Nottinghamshire gathered for an evening of networking and socialising at the annual ‘summer soiree’ hosted by Roythornes Solicitors, BSP Consulting and DLP Planning.
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21st June 2019
Specialist make-up students gain ‘out of this world’ experience
Nottingham College Specialist Make-up students have been using their special effects skills to create an alien prosthetic look and costume from scratch.
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21st June 2019
Quiet Storm backs IoD Awards
Quiet Storm Solutions was delighted to support one of the region’s leading business awards programmes for 2019.
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21st June 2019
Midlands Engine Investment Fund reaches £50million milestone
£50million has been injected into the region’s firms with the support of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
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21st June 2019
Pizza cure for Leicestershire businesses
Peter Pizzeria - 9, Welford Place, Leicester LE1 6ZH. Thursday, 4th July, 6-8pm
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21st June 2019
RISK Signed-up to Armed Forces Covenant
RISK, a health & safety training organisation based in Shirebrook, Derbyshire and has a high percentage of trainers who are ex-forces, is proud to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. They run NEBOSH courses and SMSTS training courses across the country
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21st June 2019
L&D leaders to share best practice, thought leadership and latest innovations
On 15 & 16 October at the NEC, Birmingham, the World of Learning Conference will enable Learning & Development (L&D) professionals to learn from industry leaders and to network with peers.
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20th June 2019
Loughborough town centre offices let following international firm's designs on premises
A handbag design company and supplier whose products sell across the UK and Middle East has moved to new premises in the heart of Loughborough, in a let arranged through local commercial property managers Mather Jamie.
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20th June 2019
Adtrak Sets The Wheels In Motion
Digital agency utilises expertise in tyre industry for new partnership
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20th June 2019
Pattonair selects 16 young people to form guard of honour at upcoming Vitality WIT20
Sixteen cricket-mad youngsters are being given an exciting opportunity to take part in a guard of honour in a major international women’s cricket match next week.
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20th June 2019
30 Days of Giving
For most of us the month of June has been a bit of a wash out with rain dampening spirits.
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20th June 2019
A world of opportunity for exporters
Rachel Morley, one of the region’s foremost experts on exporting and international trade, says the global marketplace still holds plenty of opportunities for businesses across the East Midlands.
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20th June 2019
Rothera Sharp announces trio of promotions
East Midlands based law firm Rothera Sharp has announced three promotions across its Nottingham offices.
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20th June 2019
Agadon launches new website
We’re delighted to announce that our new website is live.
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19th June 2019
East Midlands Harvest Festival
Following on from their successful Harvest Festival event in 2018, East Midlands based Ivy House Environmental are preparing for round two, which will see the event become bigger and even more exciting!
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19th June 2019
Timms Solicitors Invest In Young Talent
Timms Solicitors have recruited and promoted three members of staff as part of its commitment to invest in young legal talent.
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19th June 2019
Law firm reports increase in turnover and profit despite significant new investment
Law firm Howes Percival has once again seen an increase in its turnover and profit according to its most recent financial results.
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19th June 2019
Logistics firm’s cross-channel collaboration provides bespoke transport solution for major inner-city project
A national supply chain solutions firm has joined forces with a Dutch counterpart to successfully deliver an end-to-end logistic solution with complex delivery requirements.
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19th June 2019
ProCon marks 1 year, 8 events and hundreds of members
NOTTINGHAM’S fastest growing property and construction membership group ProCon has celebrated its first anniversary.
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19th June 2019
Government’s late payments clampdown is a victory for small businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed today’s announcement from the government that it intends to crack down on bigger businesses which have poor payment practices towards their smaller suppliers and contractors.
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19th June 2019
Leicestershire chartered accountants Newby Castleman appoints new partner
Leicestershire accountants Newby Castleman has announced its appointment of Joanne Chilton to the role of Partner at its Leicester office.
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19th June 2019
Local brickworks shows schoolchildren how bricks are made from the ground up
Students from a local primary school have paid a visit to Forterra’s Measham brickworks, where they witnessed the brickmaking process first-hand and teamed up for a competition to design a realistic brick structure.
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19th June 2019
RISK celebrates Armed Forces Day with exclusive ELCAS NEBOSH offer
Armed Forces Day 2019 takes place on Saturday 29 June and RISK is marking the occasion with a special offer to service personnel looking to use their ELCAS funding for NEBOSH training.
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19th June 2019
A home away from home takes shape in Nottingham for students 'flying the nest'.
The timber frame at Nottingham’s newest student accommodation, The Nest, is now taking shape onsite, with the view to create 57 new studio apartments by the end of the year.
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19th June 2019
Midlands Engine Investment Fund reaches £50million milestone
£50million has been injected into the region’s firms with the support of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
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19th June 2019
Hope Fest returns in bid to raise £6,000 for charity
Leicestershire and Rutland based cancer research charity Hope Against Cancer is calling on music lovers to pledge their support and attend “Hope Fest” on July 6th at Broom Leys Farm, Coalville.
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18th June 2019
DCG Secures Further Funding To Boost Technical Skills
Derby College Group (DCG) has been chosen as one of 54 colleges and training providers to recruit and train new FE teachers and improve links with industry in key technical areas.
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18th June 2019
Lizzie makes the 'It List'
Hinckley hair stylist through to finals of top UK hairdressing competition
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18th June 2019
Nottingham Business School to lead major European project to tackle energy poverty
A Europe-wide project to study and support cities and communities in their goal to produce more energy than they use is to be led by Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University.
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18th June 2019
Golden moment as Dains Accountants wins top award from Investors in People
Dains Accountants has been awarded the prestigious Gold award from Investors in People
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18th June 2019
Team Building Days - invest in your staff and your local community… at the same time!
In an increasingly competitive market, it’s just as difficult to retain dedicated and hardworking staff as it is to generate or retain client engagement.
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18th June 2019
Gumley ready for open gardens
One of South Leicestershire’s “most picturesque villages” will be opening its gardens next month.
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18th June 2019
LOCAL ANIMAL SANCTUARY RECEIVES £500 DONATION FROM LEADING DEVELOPER
A local animal sanctuary in Markfield has received a £500 donation from a Leicestershire based homebuilder that will aid funding towards the charity’s vet bills.
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17th June 2019
J Tomlinson starts work on latest school development
Contractor J Tomlinson has begun work on a scheme to build a new classroom block at Marriott Primary School in Leicester.
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17th June 2019
Leicestershire CCC bowled over by Morningside Pharmaceuticals partnership
Leicestershire County Cricket Club’s medical centre will continue to be at the forefront of sports science and medicine after renewing the naming rights with Morningside Pharmaceuticals.
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17th June 2019
Former airline boss appointed board chair of Sinfonia Viva
Former airline boss Tony Davis has been appointed Board Chair of Sinfonia Viva – the Grammy-nominated East Midlands’ professional orchestra - to drive forward its ambitious growth plans.
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17th June 2019
Star Trust ups the speed to raise thousands for local charities
The Star Trust raised a mighty £56,000 at its annual motoring day – adding more vital funds to its running total which has now tipped the £624,648 mark raised for smaller East Midlands charities.
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17th June 2019
Wildgoose staff member sets off on 922-mile charity bike ride
A quantity surveyor at Wildgoose Construction has set off on a 922-mile charity bike ride which he is aiming to complete in eight days.
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17th June 2019
New appointment to head up enhanced transport team
Leading national consultancy Pegasus Group has hired Craig Rawlinson as a senior transport planning director to head up its growing transport team.
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16th June 2019
Housing site visit suits pupils to a tee!
Schoolchildren from Scraptoft on the edge of Leicester visited a local housing development to test out a mini-golf course at the site.
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15th June 2019
Animal charity benefits from housebuilder’s donation
Staff working for a local housebuilder have joined together to help support animal charities across the East Midlands – including one in Billesdon.
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15th June 2019
'Capped-Costs' commercial dispute pilot "could be a game changer"
A commercial litigation specialist has welcomed the introduction of a two-year pilot scheme that could mean reduced costs in business disputes.
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15th June 2019
NG to the rescue with two Nottingham management instructions
Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have been appointed on two new management instructions in quick succession.
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15th June 2019
No messing about on the river for these young professionals
EAST Midlands Young Planners (EMYP) is set to host its annual summer social on 11 July 2019, which will be a social cruise along the River Trent. The group, which represents young planners across the East Midlands region and further afield, is made up of
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14th June 2019
Avant Homes launches 'Day to Make a Difference' initiative to support local communities
Staff at Midlands homebuilder Avant Homes downed their tools and stepped away from their keyboards this week as the entire company donated a days’ worth of time to schools across the region.
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14th June 2019
Nottinghamshire IT Firm Secures £110K Construction Contract
Nottinghamshire-based Your IT Department has secured a £110K contract with Staffordshire construction giant, PCE Limited, cementing its position as a market leader in outsourced IT solutions for the construction industry.
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14th June 2019
East Midlands Executives to Boost Business Success Thanks to Vistage Speaker
Business owners and execs from across the East Midlands are set to hear from one of the world’s leading speakers in July, thanks to business peer group, Vistage.
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14th June 2019
College kitchens celebrate girl power at graduation
Four young ladies who are completing their qualifications in catering and hospitality at West Nottinghamshire College had a tasteful line-up of flavours for diners this week as they presented their graduation dinner to family, friends and diners.
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14th June 2019
‘Legen-Dairy’ branding partnership secured for Nottingham’s Robin Hood card!
The branding around Nottingham’s Robin Hood card is set to undergo a significant revamp after a new partnership has been secured between the Robin Hood Network (RHN) and West Bridgford-based creative agency, The Dairy.
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14th June 2019
Spatial Globals’ Rachel Morley elected Vice-Chair by the BIFA Board
Rachel Morley, General Manager Freight at BIFA member company, Spatial Global, has been elected Vice-Chair by the BIFA Board. Morley was appointed a director of BIFA in 2017 and chairs the trade association’s Midlands region.
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14th June 2019
David Lloyd Clubs Derby appoint key charity partner
David Lloyd Clubs Derby has chosen local cancer charity Annabel’s Angels as its key charity partner for the next twelve months.
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14th June 2019
Funding helps fast-growing fire alarm and security firm step up to next level
Derbyshire’s fastest growing fire alarm and security specialist is on track to increase its turnover by 50% this year after securing a £150,000 loan from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) and NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers a
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14th June 2019
Amelia goes back to her roots with Oviso
One of Derby’s best-known businesswomen has gone back to her roots in joining Oviso Financial Services.
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14th June 2019
No64 Biscuit House wins ‘Best Interior’s Store’!
No64 Biscuit House has just been awarded ‘Best Interiors Store’ in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, for 2019 in the prestigious Muddy Stiletto’s Awards.
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14th June 2019
New hire for Nottingham student lettings and management company
Student lettings and management company Uni2 Rent has announced the appointment of Becki Pass in the role of property manager.
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14th June 2019
New Business Success for Long Eaton Digital Agency
Repeat Digital continues impressive growth with Skanwear Win
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14th June 2019
Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards now open
A region-wide awards scheme which aims to recognise and reward the achievements of some of the East Midlands' most enterprising individuals has been launched.
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14th June 2019
Wenzel Metrology UK to make waves at Made in the Midlands expo
Wenzel Metrology UK is set to build on its recent momentum in the East Midlands by exhibiting at the upcoming Made in the Midlands expo. Coinciding with the firm’s 25th anniversary, the show will give the metrology specialist the opportunity to demonstrat
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14th June 2019
Government approves high-quality new free school for Nottingham’s Trent Basin Neighbourhood
Waterside Primary Academy will be run by leading education provider Greenwood Academies Trust
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14th June 2019
KuKu Connect - The best burgers in town for business - Wednesday, 3rd July
Annie's Burger Shack Derby - Friary Street, Derby. DE1 1JF, 6-8pm
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13th June 2019
Armsons appointed to work on luxury student accommodation scheme in Derby
Derby-based Armsons have been appointed cost consultants on the scheme to create new luxury student accommodation on Lodge Lane in Derby.
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13th June 2019
Ibstock Brick rewards two outstanding apprentices with Apprentice of the Year title
Ibstock Brick has celebrated the achievements of its apprentices through its annual Apprentice of the Year Award.
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13th June 2019
Historic building designed by TC Hine brought back to life in Nottingham
Historic Lace Market building brought back to life
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13th June 2019
J Tomlinson opens two new offices after partnering with Places for People to deliver major works across the UK
Nottingham-based J Tomlinson has opened two new offices after partnering with one of the largest property management and regeneration companies in the UK to deliver capital and planned improvement works to homes across the North of England.
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13th June 2019
Leicestershire building technologies business wins major industry award
Market Harborough-based Abtec Building Technologies (Abtec BT) has been crowned Contractor of the Year at the 2019 Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) Awards.
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13th June 2019
Leicester Racecourse marathon fundraising day
The founder of the Leicester theatre charity Bamboozle will run his first marathon on Saturday June 22 at the age of 71 as the climax of a year of fundraising for Bamboozle’s world-renowned work for learning disabled children.
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13th June 2019
Historic Derby firm sees fine results in China
Royal Crown Derby, one of the few remaining British firms manufacturing all of its luxury fine bone china in the UK, has seen its exports to China increase to nearly 20% of its total export sales in the last year thanks partly to support from the Departme
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13th June 2019
Medilink East Midlands Innovation Day 2019
Innovation Day is the premier Life Sciences event for the region, featuring a conference with top industry speakers, an exhibition with over 30 companies showcasing their products and services.
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13th June 2019
Wilson Vale is counting down to the Catey Awards
Andrew Wilson and Carolyne Vale, co-founders of Ashby-based Wilson Vale, have been shortlisted under the Foodservice Caterer Award category of the 36th Catey Awards.
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13th June 2019
Ward take the Midlands and Central family business crown in 7th award win
Ward has triumphed as winners of the Midlands & Central Family Business of the Year 2019, hot on the heels of double award wins at Midlands Family Business of the Year 2018, Business Masters Awards and the Derby Telegraph Business Awards 2019.
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13th June 2019
Caring company proud of outstanding recognition
Mansfield-based homecare services provider Respectful Care delivers an 'exceptionally caring' service in its local, according to the results of a recent inspection.
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13th June 2019
David Wilson Homes donation aids storytime at local school
Pupils and staff at Long Itchington C of E Academy have received a donation from David Wilson Homes to help aid the children in their reading.
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13th June 2019
Sewing bee bridal challenge for students
Fashion students at Nottingham College have been working on a design challenge set by a specialist wedding boutique in Chilwell. Mary Jeremiah from The Wedding Room donated three wedding dresses to the Level 3 Fashion & Textiles students, then set them th
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13th June 2019
Investment in Harborough district is at the heart of new homes development
Building on its existing investment in the district of Harborough, Mulberry Homes is committing over £230,000 to provide vital contributions to the local communities as part of the planning for its new Heathcote Grange development in Great Bowden.
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13th June 2019
Armed forces losing out as small business spend stalls
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is underusing small firms in its supply chains and urgent action is needed or it will fail to meet its required SME spend target, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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12th June 2019
New Sutton-in-Ashfield housing development to revitalise local services and facilities
A much-anticipated development of family-sized homes in Sutton-in-Ashfield is set to contribute more than £1.5 million towards improving the services and facilities available to people in the local community.
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12th June 2019
New scheme to boost digital skills of autistic individuals and women
A pioneering project to equip autistic individuals and women who want to get back into work with digital skills they need to find a job has been launched, funded by the Government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport’s Digital Innovation Fund.
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12th June 2019
Director promotion at Grant Thornton
Business and finance adviser Grant Thornton in Leicester has promoted restructuring specialist Helen Wheeler-Jones to Director in its Midlands advisory team.
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12th June 2019
Lincolnshire PCC Visits NW Counselling HUB
Lincolnshire's Police & Crime Commissioner celebrates NW counselling hub's milestone
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12th June 2019
Three heads are better than one when it comes to supporting growth
Three business growth experts from ActionCOACH are joining forces to deliver a workshop aimed at helping local SMEs unlock their full potential.
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12th June 2019
Hotel work up by 20 per cent for Franklin Ellis Architects
Practice strengthens interior design team to accommodate growing hospitality sector
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12th June 2019
Biggest and best Love Business yet
Love Business 2019, the annual B2B expo which Quiet Storm founded in 2011, marked its biggest and best event yet this year.
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11th June 2019
Spike in demand for shaving products sees warehousing firm getting in a lather before Father’s Day
A national warehousing and logistics firm based in Crick is gearing up for an extra busy period in the run-up to Father’s Day (Sunday 16th June), due to a rise in demand for quality shaving products made by one of its clients.
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11th June 2019
New Marketing Co-ordinator looks to further her career with leading Nottingham developer
A five star Nottinghamshire 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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11th June 2019
Summer academy for young people in North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire - dates revealed
Dates revealed for work-wise summer academy in North Derbyshire & South Yorkshire!
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11th June 2019
FRP Advisory boosts Leicester corporate finance team
Specialist business advisory firm FRP Advisory LLP has strengthened its corporate finance team in the Midlands with two new appointments, following a year of record growth.
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11th June 2019
Riverside Chambers welcomes Derby Sales & Information Centre ahead of Assembly Rooms refurbishment
Derby’s Sales & Information Centre, the combined frontline service for Visit Derby, Derby LIVE and Derby Active, has relocated from its current home in the Assembly Rooms on the Market Place to a temporary base, just seconds away at Connect Derby’s Rivers
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11th June 2019
Nottinghamshire based charity receives £1,000 donation from leading developers
A Nottinghamshire based charity is hoping to further its great work after receiving a donation from leading developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands.
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11th June 2019
Steve's your man!
One of Lincoln BIG’s “men about town” is celebrating 13 years of service to the city’s Business Improvement Group.
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11th June 2019
Serving the city of Derby for three decaades
Mercia Image Print has been serving the city of Derby for three decades this year and to mark the milestone, staff at the site are hoping to raise as much money as possible for 30 different charities in the 30 days of June.
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11th June 2019
Support available for South East Midlands Life Science Firms
Business support is now available for life science companies in the South East Midlands, thanks to a project delivered by Medilink East Midlands and part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
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11th June 2019
Triple TripAdvisor success for Anoki Restaurant
Anoki has reinforced its reputation as one of the UK’s leading fine dining restaurants after all three restaurants were inducted into TripAdvisor’s coveted Hall of Fame.
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11th June 2019
Cash remains a vital back-up!
Cash remains a vital back-up, say small firms, as seven million shoppers left in the lurch
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11th June 2019
Timms Solicitors Support Derby Family Fun Run
More than 200 people of all ages joined the Derby Family Fun Run on Sunday which runs alongside Derby Half Marathon and was sponsored for the fifth year by Timms Solicitors.
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11th June 2019
Derbyshire machining specialist invests £600,000 to keep up with reshoring demand
British engineering firms are in increasing demand from major multinational companies looking to bring more work back to the UK from Europe and China, according to the boss of a busy Derbyshire CNC machining business.
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10th June 2019
Frontline Recruitment the perfect fit for iconic John Smedley
Careers specialist Frontline Recruitment has signed an exclusive Working Partnership agreement with iconic knitwear brand John Smedley.
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10th June 2019
E4E Celebrates Inspirational Partnerships
A Derby City Council organisation which works to inspire young people to aim higher and achieve more is holding its first event to celebrate young people’s progress and local businesses’ support.
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10th June 2019
Hat trick of new stores to ‘Hatch’ at intu Derby this summer following national retail competition
One of the Midlands most popular shopping destinations, intu Derby, is welcoming three new local brands after its involvement in national retail initiative, Hatch.
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10th June 2019
NG provide spark for fast-growing Nottingham business
Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have helped a fast-growing electrical, fire & security firm expand into a new head office.
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10th June 2019
Communities welcomed at college as Arts Festival launches
A wealth of creative talents will be emerging from West Nottinghamshire College this month as the end of term advances and final shows and projects are being showcased.
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10th June 2019
New ARUP Nottingham office lead appointed
GLOBAL engineering and design consultancy Arup has announced the appointment of John Read as Nottingham office leader following continued growth and diversification within the business.
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10th June 2019
Small business owners left with head in hands as confidence losing streak continues
Seven in ten small firms do not expect their performance to improve over the coming three months, according to the latest research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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10th June 2019
Tank Lands European AI Brief
Nottingham Digital PR agency Tank, has been appointed as the European PR agency of US global robotics technology company, Bossa Nova to support its European business.
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10th June 2019
126 pupil places for alternative needs students created as work completes on two new academies in Lincolnshire
Regional contractor G F Tomlinson has completed works on two state-of-the-art alternative provision academies in Lincolnshire, creating 126 places for children and young people in the county aged between 4-16 who can no longer access mainstream education.
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10th June 2019
Diversity workshops for local businesses
Two of the region's leading diversity experts are joining forces to deliver a summer series of workshops aimed at helping businesses get to grips with diversity and inclusion within their organisations.
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8th June 2019
Bursary Boost For Construction Industry Rising Stars
Two young people studying Construction industry skills at Derby College Group (DCG) have each been awarded £1,000 bursaries from construction company Bowmer + Kirkland to support their future studies and job career goals.
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7th June 2019
Burton businesses drive benchmark green initiative
John Pye, the UK’s largest auction house network, is working with Burton based Willshee's to achieve a leading zero waste to landfill industry standard at its Marchington site.
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7th June 2019
Integrated Food projects reveals Managing Director partnership
Kegworth-based food and drink capital investment consultancy, Integrated Food Projects (IFP) has revealed its new managing directors to lead plans for further growth in the coming years.
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7th June 2019
Elite Frying High with Double Celebration!
The Elite Fish & Chip Company has another reason to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day today (7th June) after being nominated for a National Family Business Award!
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7th June 2019
World-leading experts help to drive East Midlands’ vision forward
Global specialists have been brought in to help supercharge the East Midlands economy and help drive economic growth, bringing thousands of new jobs and prosperity to the region.
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7th June 2019
Cooper Parry IT crowned 2019 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner of the Year
Cooper Parry IT today announced it has won the 2019 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner of the Year Award.
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7th June 2019
Housebuilder on track to smash charity fundraising target
The team at Miller Homes Midlands have put their best foot forward with their latest charity fundraising efforts by enduring a 10k mud run.
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7th June 2019
Destination Chesterfield launches new food and drink forum
Skills, recruitment and marketing were top of the agenda for the brand new Chesterfield Food and Drink Forum, which was launched this month by Destination Chesterfield.
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7th June 2019
Barker Ross responds to demand for professional recruitment with new jobs and office expansion
Barker Ross is creating 10 new jobs and taking additional space at its Leicester office in response to growing demand for its professional recruitment services.
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7th June 2019
Quiet Storm help RISK to fly the flag at Union Jack Club
Sometimes, a website needs to be more than a shop window for a business.
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7th June 2019
Russells tee up charity golf day
Burton-based roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, will once again be hosting its annual charity golf day, to raise worthwhile funds for local community causes.
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7th June 2019
East Midlands Top Directors Compete for Awards
Some 46 of the region’s successful, established and emerging new directors and business leaders have been announced as finalists for the coveted Institute of Directors (IoD) East Midlands Director of the Year awards 2019.
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7th June 2019
LLEP Business Breakfast Briefing - 11-Jun-2019
07:30am Breakfast, Registration & Networking, Presentations from 08:00am till 09:30am
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6th June 2019
Dimensions granted coveted Registered Safety Supplier Scheme membership
The UK’s largest uniform solutions provider, Dimensions has increased their commitment towards being a responsible PPE supplier with admittance onto the British Safety Industry Federation’s (BSIF) Registered Safety Supplier Scheme.
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6th June 2019
New business success for Long Eaton digital agency
Specialist PPC Agency Repeat Digital is continuing its impressive growth with its latest new client win, electrical safety personal protective equipment (PPE) specialists Skanwear.
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6th June 2019
Ednaston Park showcases facilities at open afternoon
Business owners and directors in the Ashbourne and Derby areas looking to expand or relocate to new office space are invited to a special Open Afternoon at Ednaston Park serviced offices.
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6th June 2019
Over 160 senior female business leaders to attend LEP Women Leaders Event
On 6 June, the Local Enterprise Partnership Network will host an event to celebrate the contribution to UK industry made by women.
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6th June 2019
Performance Networks set to expand team following a record year
Nottingham-based WiFi and networking specialist Performance Networks have announced that they will be undergoing a recruitment drive over coming months to look to increase their team by 25%.
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6th June 2019
Carving a new career
Former stonemason Patrick Ford is the latest recruit to join expanding chartered surveyor Banks Long & Co.
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6th June 2019
Grimsby property firm goes for growth with new HQ
Grimsby-headquartered property development and investment company, Galaxy of Homes, has purchased a new head office using a £95,000 Commercial Mortgage from HSBC UK.
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6th June 2019
School pupils brush up on local history with archaeology visit in Newark
Children from Chuter Ede Primary School have been given a glimpse into the rich history of Fernwood in Newark after archaeologists hosted an exclusive visit at a new Barratt Homes development.
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6th June 2019
Nottingham law firm welcomes new head of employment
East Midlands law firm Fraser Brown has announced the appointment of its new head of employment, Clive Day.
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5th June 2019
Luke Evans Bakery rewards loyal customer of more than 70 years with free bread and cakes for life
Derbyshire baker Luke Evans Bakery has rewarded a customer who has been visiting its shop for an amazing 73 years with free bread and cakes for life.
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5th June 2019
The RU Group Pass £500 Million
Continued growth and a new look for the business underpin financial services company’s surge in the amount of wealth managed on behalf of its clients.
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5th June 2019
Consultant sought for LLEP Business Survey 2019
The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) has opened an opportunity to tender for consultancy services to undertake a 2019 Leicester and Leicestershire Business Survey.
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5th June 2019
Ward invests over £2million in expanding waste management vehicle fleet
Ward, the Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist has expanded and upgraded its vehicle fleet by investing over £2million in new, environmentally efficient artic lorries, wheeled tippers, plus wheelie bin and skip lorries in recent months.
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5th June 2019
Pattonair’s inspiring message to students
An industry expert from one of Derbyshire’s most successful businesses has urged students to learn foreign languages to help them succeed.
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5th June 2019
Fidler & Pepper hails the importance of wills
An offer run by wills specialists at Fidler & Pepper Lawyers has proved so successful that it is being extended throughout July.
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5th June 2019
Job seekers turn the heat up on their work skills
A group of eight service users from Mansfield’s Jobcentre Plus have learnt new skills in catering and hospitality at West Nottinghamshire College, helping them to look towards future new career opportunities.
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5th June 2019
Arrow Solutions signs up global customers for its new, safer corrosion preventative product
Industry’s growing desire for non-hazardous products that still offer the same performance is driving the introduction of a major product update by one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of professional cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
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5th June 2019
Eat heartily at Seven so Derby children won't go hungry
A Derby charity which provides free breakfasts to hungry schoolchildren is teaming up with Seven Restaurant & Café Bar for a special networking event.
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5th June 2019
Notts County Football in the Community grows board of trustees with two new appointments
Nottingham-based charity, Notts County Football in the Community (FITC), has added further experience and expertise to its team with the appointment of two new trustees of the board - Tom Walters and Dr Zoe Rutherford.
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5th June 2019
Adtrak put best foot forward for Nottingham charity
Nottingham-based digital marketing agency, Adtrak, is championing local charity Framework with two fundraising challenges in June 2019.
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5th June 2019
Worldwide gym chain snaps up new premises in Staffordshire
International gym franchise Snap Fitness has officially opened its new branch in Burntwood, Staffordshire, with help from Fraser Brown Solicitors.
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4th June 2019
Midlands healthcare exports to Africa
Dr Nik Kotecha OBE, chief executive of Morningside Pharmaceuticals, and one of the Department for International Trade’s Export Champions, talks about the opportunities in Africa for life sciences and healthcare.
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4th June 2019
Redrow East Midlands launches online reservation to enhance customer journey
First housebuilder to offer buyers the ability to legally complete the reservation of a new home online
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4th June 2019
Experts to Showcase Significant Business Growth Opportunities At Staffordshire Let’s Do Business Expo!
Experts are lining up to showcase two significant business growth opportunities available to Staffordshire businesses at Let’s Do Business, held at Uttoxeter Racecourse on Thursday 27th June 2019.
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4th June 2019
Hemswell Court black-tie dinner raises more than £25,000 towards life-size Lancaster Bomber sculpture
Hemswell Court in Lincolnshire hosted a fundraising dinner to help towards the £120,000 needed to bring a life-size Lancaster Bomber landmark to life on the Lincolnshire Nottinghamshire border, marking the significant aviation history that the two countie
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4th June 2019
Leicestershire estate agency celebrates 30th anniversary with staff tea party
A leading Leicestershire independent estate agency celebrating 30 years in business marked the occasion by treating its staff to an anniversary tea party.
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4th June 2019
University of Leicester expert to share insights about cannabis-based medicine
An expert from the University of Leicester hopes her public lecture about the emergence of cannabis-based medicine in the UK will encourage a better understanding about its development for use.
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4th June 2019
Uni2 Rent celebrates rapid growth as it champions Nottingham
Student lettings and management company Uni2 Rent is celebrating a period of strong growth, having more than doubled its annual revenue over the last three years.
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4th June 2019
Local accountants sponsor prestigious Leicester Cathedral Annual Dinner
Leicestershire accountants Newby Castleman last week sponsored the Guild of St. Martin Annual Dinner for the second year running. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the Leicester Cathedral dinner has become a key date in the calendar for individual and c
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4th June 2019
Local contract gains for Invictus Communications
Telecommunications specialists Invictus Communications have won contracts with five local businesses.
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4th June 2019
Double distinction for local logistics firm at awards ceremony
Northants-based transport and logistics firm The NX Group is celebrating after winning in two categories at the Northamptonshire Logistics Awards 2019.
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4th June 2019
Spalding engineering firm maintains its haul of orders with the aid of ETG CNC machine technology
The huge growth in fish farming in recent years is proving good news for a small precision engineering company based near Spalding.
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4th June 2019
£2m Nottingham factory investment leads to rise in profits
Kybotech, the Nottinghamshire based manufacturer of sheds and garden buildings, has almost doubled profits following significant investment in the manufacturing process.
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4th June 2019
Derby College Group unveils Mechatronics laboratory
Derby College Group (DCG) has developed a state-of-the-art Mechatronics laboratory to further increase the skills and employment opportunities for Engineering and Professional Construction students and apprentices.
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4th June 2019
Local children celebrate opening of new environmental learning hub at Derbyshire farm
Turner Farm in Swanwick, Derbyshire is home to a new environmental learning hub thanks to the generosity of Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson.
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4th June 2019
Fire station upgrade role for Focus Consultants
Focus Consultants has been instrumental in a scheme to extend and refurbish one of the busiest on-call fire stations in Cambridgeshire.
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4th June 2019
Society helps put Hinckley theatre group in the mix
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has donated a key piece of equipment to keep a local theatre group in the spotlight.
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4th June 2019
Belmayne Ball nets thousands for local charities
A charity ball organised by Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, has raised more than £8,000 for four local good causes.
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4th June 2019
Loughborough Schools Foundation Races Ahead with Appointment of New Sports Director
A new Director of Sport has been announced at Loughborough Schools Foundation, with the aim of increasing participation of pupils and improving levels of sporting excellence across all Schools.
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3rd June 2019
‘Inspirational’ ambassador for young people in the East Midlands is going for gold at European Games
An ambassador for young people in the East Midlands who used boxing to ‘turn his life around’ will represent Great Britain in the Super Heavyweight division at the 2019 Minsk European Games next month.
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3rd June 2019
Joe is a chartered success!
An agency surveyor at Innes England is celebrating after becoming a qualified member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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3rd June 2019
Actons looks to the future with new Chairman
Actons, the independent Nottingham law firm, has announced that a new Chairman has been appointed from 1 June.
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3rd June 2019
Molecular gastronomy meets fine dining at Refined
Chemistry will merge with cookery next week at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined fine dining restaurant, where students will be cooking up some unique flavours for diners.
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3rd June 2019
Derby Museums crowned ‘Star Bakers’ at Bake Off launch.
The search is on to find Derby’s Star Baker with the launch of Love Marketing’s Bake Off.
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3rd June 2019
J Tomlinson hands over £6.5m luxury care home in Oxfordshire
The construction team at J Tomlinson has handed over a state-of-the-art £6.5m care home to developer, Hamberley Development.
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3rd June 2019
£85K of Cancer Drugs Donated to Palestinian Hospital
An East Midlands based pharmaceutical business has donated medicines worth £85,000 to help treat cancer patients in a Palestinian hospital.
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3rd June 2019
Record year for Nottingham digital agency
Nottingham-based digital marketing agency Impression has announced a record year of growth for the business following a string of new account wins over the past 12 months.
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3rd June 2019
Get Hired Apprenticeship and Jobs Fair at Derby College Group
Derby College Group (DCG) is holding an apprenticeship and jobs fair at the Roundhouse Technical and Professional Skills college in Pride Park on Wednesday June 26 to showcase the opportunities available to people at local businesses and organisations.
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3rd June 2019
Ridge boosts commitment to East Midlands with senior hires
Ridge and Partners LLP (Ridge), an award-winning, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, is expanding its Building Services and Architecture teams in the East Midlands with the appointment of Amanda Hancock and Genine Ziegler as Associat
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3rd June 2019
Retail Assist Understand the Retail Market
Retail Assist Celebrates Continued Partnership with Harvey Nichols
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1st June 2019
WIGSTON MEADOWS OFFERS MODERN INTERIOR DESIGN INSPIRATION TO LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUYERS
Three brand new show homes at Wigston Meadows are now offering Leicestershire homebuyers design inspiration with bright, luxurious and modern stylings.
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