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News from July 2019


31st July 2019

First enquiries open for historic Nightingale Quarter Homes

£150 million development planned for historic site
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31st July 2019

EEM donates quarter of a million pounds to local community causes

As EEM Ltd marks its eighth year as a limited company, the procurement consortium designed to support the public sector, will be distributing £250,000 to community groups across the country.
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31st July 2019

Ian Guyler appointed as non-exec by Blueprint Interiors

Ian Guyler, who is one of Leicester’s top 200 influential people has been appointed by workplace consultants and interior fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors as a Non-Executive Director.
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31st July 2019

Work experience student offered trainee role by Wildgoose Construction

A student who completed work experience at Wildgoose Construction has been offered the opportunity to become a Management Trainee after completing his college course.
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31st July 2019

Shredall SDS Group begins work at part of Detpak Partnership

Shredall SDS Group, the largest independently owned Confidential Waste Shredding and Paper Recycling company in the UK, today announced that it is now serving clients as part of its partnership with recyclable coffee cup producer Detpak.
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31st July 2019

Works start to restore Grade II listed building at historic Derbyshire school

Midlands-based Franklin Ellis Architects has announced that refurbishment works are due to start on the Grade II listed Pears School Hall, at Repton School in the village of Repton in Derbyshire.
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31st July 2019

Dance the night away with YMCA and Seven to give young people hope.

YMCA Derbyshire is collaborating with Seven Restaurant and Cafe Bar to raise £30,000 towards a new training and education centre for young people. 
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31st July 2019

Nottinghamshire-based Gymnastics Academy Expands Amidst ‘Unprecedented Demand’

A popular Nottinghamshire gymnastics workshop has announced the launch of its second site and the creation of 25 new jobs in the area amidst unprecedented demand from new members across the region.
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31st July 2019

Hinckley & Rugby into its new head office building

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has opened its new head office at the heart of Hinckley, the town where it was formed more than 150 years ago.
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31st July 2019

Whittlebury Park welcomes two new recruits to the Event Sales team

Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire has recruited two new team members to join their Event Sales Team.
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31st July 2019

HRH The Duke of Gloucester casts plaque at historic Loughborough Bellfoundry during Royal Visit

His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester paid a special visit to the Loughborough Bellfoundry; discovering the vast heritage of the British industrial site and casting his own commemorative plaque.
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31st July 2019

Saltergate car park is officially opened

A new multi-storey car park has been developed in the heart of Chesterfield and will be open and ready to be used by residents and visitors to the town today.
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31st July 2019

Business specialist joins Grant Thornton Leicester office to strengthen growth support service

A highly experienced business expert has been welcomed to the Leicester office of financial and business advisers Grant Thornton, taking on the role of a Growth Adviser within the firm’s specialist growth support service.
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30th July 2019

Homebuilder's donation helps support training course at Coventry Hospice

Donating £1,000 as part of its Community Fund scheme, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has helped to run a training course at Myton Hospice in Coventry for the benefit of four local hospices.
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30th July 2019

More than 230 homes coming to Nottinghamshire site

A major housing developer is set to build more than 230 new homes on a 30.9 acre site in Nottinghamshire after a leading property consultancy secured a deal to sell the land.
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30th July 2019

Leicestershire logistics technology company appoints new sales director

Leicester based company 3T Logistics has appointed a new sales director with the remit of continuing to grow the business and to facilitate a transparent purchasing process for customers.
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30th July 2019

New digital service from MHR Analytics helps employers automate pensions returns for thousands of employees

More than 30 employers across the UK have turned to a new digital service to automate employee pensions returns.
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30th July 2019

Leading law firm celebrates 85 years with 85 'green acts'

Top 200 law firm Roythornes Solicitors has pledged to celebrate its 85th anniversary by completing 85 ‘green acts’ within the next 12 months.  
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30th July 2019

Finalist announced in the 2019 SightCare Awards

Richard Petrie Optometrists in Derby has been named a finalist in the Customer Service Excellence Award, honouring best-in-class within the SightCare independent optician Membership.
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30th July 2019

The Derby Conference Centre invest £135k into hotel refurbishment after announcing partnership with OYO Hotels

The Derby Conference Centre is a stunning Grade II-listed building based in central Derby. After a huge growth in business and a desire to stand-out as a centre, they have recently rebranded.
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30th July 2019

Fun in the sun at first-ever North Nottinghamshire Food Festival

Celebrity chefs Brian Turner CBE and Dean Edwards were the star attractions at the inaugural North Nottinghamshire Food Festival in Worksop on Thursday (July 25).
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30th July 2019

UK based craft condiment manufacturer Sauce Shop is launching an equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube this month

• The Nottingham based company, who now produce up to 4 tonnes of sauce per week across up to 20 flavours is aiming to reach £250,000 investment to enable a move to larger premises
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30th July 2019

Docuflow appointed to Government G-Cloud 11 Framework to provide cloud software services on the Digital Marketplace

Docuflow are pleased to announce they have been appointed to the UK Government G-Cloud 11 Framework after a rigorous tender process managed by Crown Commercial Services.
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30th July 2019

Wilson Vale expands its portfolio with IM Group

Wilson Vale has gained a catering contract with IM Group, the Midlands-based automotive and property investment specialist.
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30th July 2019

Rainbows gets its own 'Big Bug' from intu Victoria Centre

Youngsters at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People have seen their creativity come to life in the form of a giant bug, commemorating the end of Big Bugs on Tour at Nottingham’s intu Victoria Centre.
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30th July 2019

SF Recruitment reveals sixth strong year of trading

The Midlands’ leading specialist recruiter SF Recruitment has posted a sixth consecutive year of growth.
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30th July 2019

The Marketing Centre celebrates its 2nd birthday in the East Midlands with two new appointments.

In just two years, The Marketing Centre’s regional team in the East Midlands has grown significantly - fuelled by the demand of local SME’s seeking to fulfil their potential through effective marketing. The organisation is marking its anniversary with the
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30th July 2019

Survival of the fittest: six ways businesses can ethically adapt

While brands fight to stay relevant in this age of rapidly increasing environmental awareness, a whole host of regulations and targets are driving change in almost every business.
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26th July 2019

Notts theme park welcomes adventure-seeking families for summer holidays

Summer holidays have officially started as Notts theme park welcomes adventure-seeking families
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26th July 2019

Work underway on two new multi-million pound nursing homes being built by Clegg Construction

The Nottingham based firm is building a £9m bespoke 62-bed nursing home called Oakham Grange, in Rutland, which is set to open in early 2020 and will create up to 200 jobs.
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26th July 2019

Housebuilder launches new showhome at Steeple Chase

House-hunters in Frisby on the Wreake can now explore a new showhome which has been unveiled at Bellway’s Steeple Chase development in the village.
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26th July 2019

Bouden Coach Travel pair up with Tesco

Bouden Coach Travel pair up with Tesco and dance their way to a World Record
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26th July 2019

Nottingham Smiths News distribution centre wins gold at Health and Safety Awards

The team at the Nottingham distribution centre of magazine and newspaper wholesaler, Smiths News, is celebrating after being awarded an industry leading gold standard award for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
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26th July 2019

Expansion continues for Nielsen McAllister PR

Derby-based public relations and communications specialist Nielsen McAllister PR (NMPR) is celebrating its continued growth and expansion with the winning of two new accounts
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26th July 2019

Double hire for KAM Project Consultants

KAM Project Consultants has expanded its Milton Keynes office with new hires across its marketing and cost management teams.
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26th July 2019

Horses lead the way for business - Thursday, 1st August, 6-8pm - Lutterworth Grange Barn, Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. LE17 4LX

Thank you to those businesses who have already replied to this invitation. If you have not yet been able to respond, please reserve your place today for the Connect Reception next week.
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25th July 2019

Housebuilder adds support to war heroes memorial project

A major memorial to a tragic World War Two battalion is to be unveiled in east Leicestershire in September, with support from a local housebuilder.
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25th July 2019

Speaker line-up announced for 2019 Chesterfield Investment summit

One of the 100 most influential women in technology, Polly Barnfield OBE, is headlining the speaker line-up at the third Chesterfield Investment Summit which is being held on Wednesday 11 September.
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25th July 2019

New Education Secretary must make apprenticeships a priority

Following the appointment of Gavin Williamson as Secretary of State for Education, it is crucial that he turns his attention to apprenticeships.
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25th July 2019

'Fantastic' win for KH Hair Arnold

The team at KH Hair in Arnold is celebrating after being named 'Fantastic Salon of the Year' at a leading industry awards event.
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25th July 2019

Prost! Oktoberfest-style event comes to Derby

Clinking steins, cries of ‘Prost’ and oompah band music will fill the air when an Oktoberfest-style event comes to Derby later this year.
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25th July 2019

Rugby children’s art proves a winner during festival

Children’s art proves a winner during festival
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25th July 2019

Career-driven pupils get a glimpse into world of construction with a tour of Nottingham Castle restoration site

Motivated pupils from Nottingham Free School have learnt about the many roles in the world of construction as part of an exciting careers week with Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, which included a site tour of the Nottingham Castle restoration site.
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25th July 2019

Wildgoose Construction picks up prestigious Gold international health and safety award

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction has won a prestigious Gold in the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards.
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25th July 2019

Lincoln businesswoman celebrates with double award shortlisting

Louise White, owner of local aesthetics and wellness clinic Body Lipo Lincoln, is celebrating this week after being shortlisted for two regional awards in the Forward Ladies National Awards 2019 and the NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2019.
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25th July 2019

Marketing suite unveiling this weekend at new Louth housing development

Leading housebuilder Lovell Homes is opening the doors to the marketing suite at its brand new Tennyson Fields development on Saturday 27th July from 10am until 5pm.
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25th July 2019

adi secures landmark Princes Group deal to redevelop Long Sutton site

Major construction and engineering firm adi Group has secured a multi-million pound deal with international food and drink group Princes.
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25th July 2019

70 year old architectural firm completes MBO

Morrison Design Limited, Derby’s oldest and largest chartered architectural practice has been acquired by its management team.
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25th July 2019

Armsons teams up with Repton School for new sports facilities

Derby-based project managers, cost consultants and building surveyors Armsons are providing quantity surveying services for the redevelopment of Repton School’s sports facilities.
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25th July 2019

TruNet (UK) Ltd presented with prestigious Queen's Award for Innovation 2019.

TruNet (UK) Ltd have been presented with The Queen's Award for Enterprise; Innovation 2019 in a ceremony on 11th July 2019, held at their head office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
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25th July 2019

Gold Standard Success for Financial Advice Group

The RU Group’s expertise has been recognised with a successful application to The Pension Transfer Gold Standard voluntary code of conduct
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24th July 2019

Champions announces cricket club sponsorship deal

Leading brand agency Champions (UK) plc and Derbyshire County Cricket Club are celebrating the signing of a new partnership agreement.
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24th July 2019

Recruitment Specialist Brings Construction Back to Nottingham

Recruitment specialist Thorn Baker Group has announced the reopening of its dedicated construction brand in Nottingham and welcomes back building sector specialist Demi Harman, following a 10 year hiatus.
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24th July 2019

Four new faces at Fluid Ideas

Creative agency Fluid Ideas has added four staff to its team, including a digital artist who has worked on videos for singer Ellie Goulding and rock group The Wombats, and a co-founder of Derby’s Bustler Market.
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24th July 2019

One of Leicestershire’s largest independent lettings agency expands its team

One of Leicestershire’s largest independent lettings agencies has announced an addition to its team of staff who are based at three offices across the county.
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24th July 2019

Nottinghamshire house hunters to benefit from help to buy information at Berry Hill

Leading developer Barratt Homes is hosting an exclusive Help to buy event this weekend (27th and 28th July) at Berry Hill to help homebuyers find out more about the scheme.
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24th July 2019

Nominations open for fbe East Midlands Awards 2019

Nominations are now open for one of the East Midlands’ most popular construction sector awards ceremonies.
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24th July 2019

Works begin on new enhanced adult day care service in Newark

Construction has commenced on Nottinghamshire County Council’s state-of-the-art day service in Newark, led by regional contractor G F Tomlinson.
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24th July 2019

Lincolnshire business shortlisted for two national education awards

Lincolnshire company Provision Tracker has been shortlisted by The Teach Company for two national awards.
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24th July 2019

Derbyshire agency kicks off Leyton Orient website

Kick off for Leyton Orient’s new fan focussed website
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24th July 2019

Derby car dealership scoops top industry award at the 12th Auto Trader Retailer Awards

Bristol Street Motors Used Cars Derby is celebrating after receiving the coveted Customer Experience Award at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards.
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24th July 2019

Derby is set to give ‘Rise to the Machines’ on Thursday - and here’s why..

Coding bots which can be programmed to complete mazes, the opportunity to build your own laptop, and virtual reality business tours are all set to be the order of the day this Thursday, as Derby based IT giant, RDS Global prepares to launch its latest pro
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24th July 2019

6 new team members!

Nottinghamshire based Office 365 consultancy, Intelligent Decisioning, takes on 6 new team members to support its continued growth with both local, national and international clients.
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24th July 2019

Godwin Group announces collaboration to deliver first build-to-rent homes

CORE Living, the new build-to-rent (BTR) brand launched by Nottingham-based property development and investment company Godwin Group has entered into a collaboration agreement with Harworth Group plc (“Harworth”), one of the UK’s leading land and property
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24th July 2019

Headcount rises as new studio enables structured growth

Nottingham-based, GT3 Architects, has announced two senior appointments to support its continued growth and to deliver against a number of contract wins.
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24th July 2019

Courier firm’s top tips for safe summer driving as Britain heats up

With the Met Office predicting above-average temperatures for the next two months and a “dome of heat” heading for Britain in August, extreme driving conditions are a possibility for many of the country’s roads this summer.
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24th July 2019

Pattonair employees to trek 20 miles to help Holiday Hunger scheme

Employees from Derby-based Pattonair will be taking part in a major charity walk to help make sure disadvantaged youngsters don’t go hungry during their school holidays.
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23rd July 2019

New president for Northamptonshire Law Society

Sharine Burgess, a senior associate with UK law firm Shoosmiths and a society member for 16 years, has become president of Northamptonshire Law Society.
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23rd July 2019

Regional property firm sponsors Leicestershire Ride+Stride event

Local property experts Andrew Granger & Co Ltd has sponsored the upcoming Leicestershire Ride+Stride event by £500, for the sixth year in a row.
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23rd July 2019

Cleen and Changing Places team up to improve washroom standards

A national consortium which campaigns for the provision of specially-adapted washroom facilities has adopted an innovative system which has been developed by a Derby company to help raise standards across the UK.
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23rd July 2019

Clegg Food Projects to deliver new HQ for Wells & Co.

WORK has started on the new state-of-the-art home and visitor centre for Wells & Co, an independent, family-owned business with a 190-strong estate of award-winning pubs.
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23rd July 2019

Belmayne invests £10k in chosen charities

Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, have proved they are as adept at making money for charity as they are for clients, after donating £10,000 to four local good causes.
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23rd July 2019

Positive change in Shakespeare Martineau’s employment team

Law firm, Shakespeare Martineau, has recently seen a number of changes to its employment team, including a new head and senior hires. 
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23rd July 2019

BSP Consulting sponsors rowing boat as part of its 20th birthday celebrations

BSP Consulting makes a splash in its 20th anniversary year and sponsors boat used by promising young rowers
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23rd July 2019

Notts Training Academy named among the UK's best

KH Hair makes the cut to national industry awards final
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23rd July 2019

Out of the incubator: Carrington expands with new Lincoln office

Digital PR and marketing agency Carrington has moved onto an exciting new stage of expansion as it leaves ‘incubation’ and moves into a new, larger premises.
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23rd July 2019

Triple National Award Nomination for OrderWise

Saxilby-based software specialist OrderWise is celebrating three prestigious award nominations, achieving national recognition for its new robotics technology.
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23rd July 2019

Sustainable packaging company PALLITE raises funds to help businesses avoid no deal ‘pallets crisis’

Wellingborough, UK - PALLITE®, the award-winning UK designer and manufacturer of lightweight, strong and environmentally friendly paper pallets and shipping crates has secured over £1,150,000 funding in on Crowdcube.
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23rd July 2019

Franklin Ellis Architects and partners collaborate to transform historical house of correction site in Nottinghamshire

Nottingham-based firm Franklin Ellis Architects has announced the completion of an exciting housing redevelopment of a Grade 1 site that is steeped in history, in Southwell in Nottinghamshire.
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23rd July 2019

intu heads outward bound with Nottingham students

Staff from intu Victoria Centre and intu Broadmarsh have helped students from The Nottingham Academy put their survival and teamwork skills to the test as part of the annual Outward Bound scheme.
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23rd July 2019

Focus Consultants forecasts significant economic impact

Focus Consultants forecasts significant economic impact of university institute programme
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23rd July 2019

Badminton star receives support at SportsAid Charity Dinner

RISING teenage badminton player Megan Brierley was awarded a £500 cheque at a charity dinner last Thursday evening (18 July) – which was held in aid of SportsAid to help raise money to support the next generation of British sports stars.
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22nd July 2019

Innovative East Midlands IT company secures growth funding from Allied Irish Bank (GB)

An innovative East Midlands IT business has secured a seven-figure funding package from Allied Irish Bank (GB) to support future growth.
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22nd July 2019

Leicester urged to nominate outstanding women for prestigious awards

Nominations open until 14th September for prestigious regional awards
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22nd July 2019

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Summer Recruitment Drive for Community Nurses

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) is on a summer recruitment drive to boost its team of community nurses in Leicestershire.
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22nd July 2019

Lovell Midlands scores 95% customer satisfaction with independent survey

Lovell Homes customers in the Midlands have rated the company outstanding with 95% of homeowners stating they would recommend the Midlands region to a friend.
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22nd July 2019

Delilah and Nottingham College foodie success

Delilah partners with students for foodie takeover
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22nd July 2019

NG plots future growth with new managing director

Nottingham commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have restructured their management structure to capitalise on impressive growth.
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22nd July 2019

Frontline Recruitment lands exclusive contract with global tech giant

Careers specialist Frontline Recruitment has won a substantial contract that sees the company become the sole and exclusive recruitment partner to Tech Data, one one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of technology products, services and soluti
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22nd July 2019

MHR creates 30 new jobs following

Nottingham-based MHR is looking to recruit up to 30 new employees following a successful first half year to 2019.
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22nd July 2019

Developer reminds children where not to go 'site' seeing this Summer

Now the school summer holidays are upon us and as the rate of housebuilding continues to increase, David Wilson Homes Mercia is warning youngsters in Warwickshire about the dangers of playing on building sites.
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22nd July 2019

Derby business owner shortlisted for Great British Entrepreneur Awards

Yvonne Gorman, owner of Essential Print Services on Pride Park in Derby has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
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22nd July 2019

Central Foods named in top 25 fastest growing Northamptonshire businesses

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been named in the top 25 fastest growing businesses in Northamptonshire.
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22nd July 2019

North Notts business leaders unite at Bid workshop

BUSINESS support, productivity, infrastructure and skills and knowledge were the key topics of discussion at Monday’s (July 15) North Notts Business Voice workshop, hosted by the North Notts BID in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council.
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22nd July 2019

Let your hair down at Lincoln's Fabulous Forties' event

It’s going to be absolutely fabulous!  Lincoln BIG has gathered together the essential ingredients for an unforgettable 1940s Weekend.
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20th July 2019

Rilmac Scaffolding expand in to new premises

Since opening their Northampton branch in mid-2015 Rilmac Scaffolding have seen impressive growth over their first four years in the region and have recently expanded to larger premises due to demand.
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19th July 2019

Safe and Sound Appoint Fundraising Lead

Derby-based specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has made a key appointment to enable future service expansion.
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19th July 2019

Shooting Star in Line for Prestigious PRide Awards

One of the East Midlands’ leading PR, marketing and digital agencies has been nominated for two Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide awards. 
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19th July 2019

Hallam #winning

Nottingham-based leading digital marketing agency Hallam continues to prove their prowess in the digital arena, with a silver award for Best Digital Agency, a bronze award for Best Use of Data Analytics & Insights at the UK Digital Experience Awards 2019
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19th July 2019

Charity celebrating 15 years partnership with Building Society

Local sight loss charity Vista and Hinckley & Rugby Building Society are celebrating the 15th year of their growing relationship.
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19th July 2019

Nottingham trio BASKing in new venture

A Nottingham trio is basking in excitement after a successful launch of their new venture, BASK Menswear.
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19th July 2019

SDL Surveying - Networking with a difference

One Chilwell-based business, SDL Surveying, had a corporate networking event with a difference. Supporting local businesses, the surveying firm decided to take its people on a beer tour on Thursday 11th July through Nottingham’s most historic pubs.
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19th July 2019

Planning approved for a new Derby student accommodation

Plans to develop an eight-storey state-of-the-art student accommodation scheme in Derby were approved by Derby City Council yesterday (18 July).
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19th July 2019

Belton visitors help Martin-Brooks repair boathouse

Heritage roofing specialists, Martin-Brooks, have played an integral role in the preservation of a key architectural feature in the grounds of Lincolnshire’s grade I listed Belton House.
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19th July 2019

Crowdfund success for work experience scheme

Following a month long crowdfunder campaign, Collaborative Future has today [18th July 2019] secured its target to launch an innovative work experience scheme from Nottingham’s contemporary coworking space, Works Social.
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19th July 2019

Charities and organisations in Leicestershire benefitting from bespoke Barratt Community Fund

Leading housebuilder Barratt Developments is celebrating the success of its Community Fund scheme which is strengthening ties with communities in and around Leicestershire.
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19th July 2019

Award nominations are now open for the Nachural Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 (East Midlands)

Why not nominate either yourself, your business or someone else for a prestigious award? This is an excellent opportunity to be recognised for achievements over the past year.
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19th July 2019

Horses for Courses for business

The Way of the Horse, Lutterworth Grange Barn, Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. LE17 4LX Thursday, 1st August, 6-8pm
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18th July 2019

UHY Nottingham strengthens senior team at local office

Promotions at Notts accountancy firm as client base grows
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18th July 2019

Long Service Tribute to Willshee’s Driver

Willshee's Waste & Recycling truck driver Paul Eames has just completed 20 years' service, whilst celebrating his 65th birthday!
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18th July 2019

Rilmac Asbestos Services welcome new contracts manager for new region

Rilmac Asbestos Services are pleased to welcome Steve Monks to the team in the position of Contracts Manager.  Steve has been in the asbestos industry for 18 years, working as an Estimator / Contracts Manager for the past 16. 
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18th July 2019

Loughborough's Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel added to Venues of Excellence portfolio

The EAC, operated by Imago Venues, opened its doors in November 2018, becoming the first sports-centric venue of its kind in the UK. 
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18th July 2019

Blueprint Interiors appoint Business Development Manager

Workplace consultants and interior design specialists, Blueprint Interiors has appointed Charlotte Barnett as a Business Development Manager.
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18th July 2019

LEP Looking for Major Projects in Need of Funding

The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is calling on businesses and organisations to submit funding bids of £250,000 or more to support their major projects.
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18th July 2019

Record £66m year for Leicester firm

A Midlands-based interior fit-out specialist has recorded a record level of contract wins in the last financial year.
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18th July 2019

Printing the ‘Journey of the Champions’ for Lincoln City FC

Lincoln City Football Club are preparing to start a new season in the third tier of English football, for the first time this century! Manager Danny Cowley acknowledges the unconditional support from the people of Lincolnshire in reaching this milestone.
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18th July 2019

Son tastes success with mum’s recipes

A former university student from Leicester who received food parcels from his worried mum has told how he turned her recipes into an online business and sold millions of spicy meal kits.
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18th July 2019

Chamber backs new scheme to get businesses more engaged with primary schoolchildren

The region's biggest business support organisation is lending its support to a new initiative which aims to connect primary schoolchildren across Derby with local employers, to help introduce them to the world of work.
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18th July 2019

Nucleus HR onsite with Leicester Tigers win

Leicester HR firm, Nucleus HR, has announced a brand-new Human Resources partnership with Leicester Tigers, bringing its expertise to the club ahead of the new season.
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18th July 2019

Merritts support University of Nottingham with intern appointment

July marks the end of studying and the beginning of the search for an internship or full-time role for many students.
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18th July 2019

Summer lunch serves up a charity boost

More than 75 women turned-out for Business Women’s Link’s Summer Lunch – and served-up a fantastic £500-plus boost for charity!
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18th July 2019

Contract is being delivered by expanding company

Wheelchairs specialist AJM Healthcare today revealed that it has dealt with more than 500 new referrals over the past quarter, since starting to deliver a new contract – which led it to open a new centre in Lincoln.
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18th July 2019

Distribution firm goes green with sustainable packaging solution for eco manufacturer

A national supply chain solutions firm based in Northampton is helping to make Britain greener by providing sustainable packaging for a multi-award-winning, natural lifestyle products customer.
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18th July 2019

Filtermist International completes Kerstar Ltd purchase

Telford-based air extraction and filtration specialist Filtermist International Ltd has completed a deal to acquire industrial vacuum cleaner manufacturer Kerstar Ltd.
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18th July 2019

Promotion for new Practice Manager at city accountancy firm

Leicester chartered accountants Newby Castleman has promoted its former Financial Controller to the role of Practice Manager, in the latest phase of growth and change for the firm.
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18th July 2019

SR Timber’s ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach drives growth and jobs

North Nottinghamshire-based SR Timber says that its ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach to the first half of 2019 has enabled it to see a growth in sales – and the creation of new jobs.
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17th July 2019

Nottingham based building suppliers Frank Key backs campaign to tackle knife crime in the city

A campaign to tackle the growing problem of knife crime in Nottingham is being supported by the building supplies company Frank Key for the sixth year.
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17th July 2019

Hope Against Cancer English Channel challenge

£10,000 raised for Hope Against Cancer in English Channel challenge
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17th July 2019

SMS Environmental relocated Derby office to Ednaston Park

Specialist water treatment company SMS Environmental has relocated from Derby city centre to the new Ednaston Park serviced office scheme near Ashbourne.
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17th July 2019

Lincolnshire legal staff focus on fundraising for animal charity

Lincolnshire legal staff focus on fundraising for animal charity
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17th July 2019

The RU Group has appointed two new senior team members to its Nottingham office

Financial planning and wealth management firm, The RU Group, has welcomed two new senior members of staff to its Nottingham HQ at ng2, Matthew Harrison and Sue Hancox.
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17th July 2019

Commitment to increasing the number of female entrepreneurs stepped up by FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has taken a further step in its commitment to supporting an increase in women in enterprise as its FSB Business Banking service (provided by The Co-operative Bank) was one of the first signatories of the Investing
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17th July 2019

New hires and promotion for leading architectural firm

East Midlands-based Franklin Ellis Architects has bolstered its team with a promotion and two new appointments at its Nottingham and Leicester offices.
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17th July 2019

Lincolnshire based ECi Software Solutions appoint Brian Bowerfind to lead European Distribution Division

ECi Software Solutions, a leader in cloud-based business management solutions, today announced that Brian Bowerfind has taken leadership of its European Wholesale/Retail Distribution Division.
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17th July 2019

Air IT and Falcons join forces for charity catching competition

East Midlands based managed service provider (MSP) Air IT, has strengthened its partnership with Derbyshire County Cricket Club to launch an under 16’s catching competition.
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17th July 2019

Higher Court Advocate joins region’s largest criminal defence team

Solicitor Christopher Hogg has joined Sills & Betteridge LLP from a leading criminal practice in Nottingham to deal with a range of complex criminal matters in the Crown and Magistrates Courts.
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17th July 2019

New executive directors appointed at Chesterfield Borough Council

Chesterfield Borough Council has appointed two new executive directors, Ade McCormick and Christine Durrant.
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17th July 2019

SDI and M3 target £2.5m of new sales with collaborative boost for the retail sector

SDI has joined forces with a leading full-service advertising agency to provide an industry first.
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17th July 2019

Newark's Koinonia keeps Keralan cuisine alive following HSBC UK loan

Newark restaurant, Koinonia, has purchased the premises it had been renting for the last seven years with a six-figure HSBC UK Commercial Mortgage.
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17th July 2019

Develop Training appoints L&D specialist, John Kerr, as Managing Director

Develop Training Ltd (DTL) has appointed John Kerr as Managing Director as part of a re-organisation of its senior management team.
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16th July 2019

Clarke Willmott construction team busier than ever with revolving retail industry

Construction specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP say that despite the drastic shift to the e-commerce movement, opportunities within retail construction are still vast and varied and the future is bright for its retail clients.
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16th July 2019

Europa sets pace for logistics sector as turnover soars

Record turnover and profit announced
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16th July 2019

End the Brexit impasse and get back to business, FSB Chair tells politicians at annual reception

The head of the UK’s largest business group will this evening urge the new government to secure a pro-business Brexit and get back to addressing the domestic challenges facing the UK‘s 5.6 million small firms.
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16th July 2019

Retail Assist has worked with Hobbycraft for over six years and is thrilled to announce a further extension

Hobbycraft, the largest arts and crafts retailer in the UK, has continued to develop its relationship with Retail Assist through a further extension of its IT Help Desk support.
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16th July 2019

Oberoi Consulting at forefront of life-saving stroke prevention

Hundreds of lives could be saved thanks to a ground-breaking new service from Oberoi Consulting which will help GPs to identify and correctly treat AF patients at risk of stroke.
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16th July 2019

Howes Percival appoints new director to strengthen its Private Client Team

Leading regional law firm Howes Percival has strengthened its East Midlands Private Client Team with the appointment of wills, probate, tax and trust specialist, Alexandra Hornsby as a director.  Alexandra will be based in the firm's Leicester office. 
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16th July 2019

Kybotech name new buying director

Worksop-based garden buildings manufacturer Kybotech has appointed a new director to head up the company’s buying team.
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16th July 2019

Leading housebuilder mucks in to help local homelessness charity

Staff at leading housebuilder, David Wilson Homes South Midlands recently put on their overalls and wellies to help at a local allotment in aid of a great cause.
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16th July 2019

Last chance to enter a team in the Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday 4th August!

With just a couple of weeks to go until the annual Dragon Boat Challenge takes place on the River Trent as part of the Nottingham Riverside Festival, there’s still time to enter your team and join over 20 companies and organisations on the start line.
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16th July 2019

Change for Growth

Leading digital marketing agency, Adtrak, has announced huge changes to its structure and working processes.
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16th July 2019

Pall-Ex pledge to support Armed Forces

Pall-Ex has pledged to support ex-military personnel with jobs, training and fundraising after signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
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16th July 2019

PPC Agency Teams Up with Grads4Nottm to Inspire Creative Thinking

Repeat Digital welcomes Film Production Technology students from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) to share skills and get a taste of agency life
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16th July 2019

Landmark digital conference puts a new roof over the Nottingham Samaritans’ heads

The Nottingham Digital Summit saw more than 750 professionals in the marketing, creative and technical sectors gather for a world-class conference, and in the process raise over £20,000 for the Nottingham branch of The Samaritans.
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16th July 2019

Russells has a ball at golf fundraiser

Scoring big for charity, Burton-based roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has raised £5,000 for local causes at its annual golf tournament.
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16th July 2019

Pattonair supports Chesterfield Borough Council in welcoming hundreds of school children to Chesterfield Festival of Cricket

Following the drama of England’s Cricket World Cup victory on Sunday, Pattonair is continuing its efforts to engage young people in cricket by inviting more than 300 school children to enjoy the sport this week.
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15th July 2019

Two Third of Acute Global Digital Exemplars Now Employ Scheduling Software

A healthcare scheduling software supplier now equips almost two thirds of the NHS Acute Trusts recognised as Global Digital Exemplars (GDE) in the UK.
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15th July 2019

Retail Assist Welcomes Joshua Gallimore as their New Service Delivery Manager

Managed services and solutions company, Retail Assist, are delighted to announce that Joshua Gallimore has started as their new Service Delivery Manager.
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15th July 2019

Schoolchildren lay the foundations for future careers

A group of primary school pupils visited a housing development near Boston to find out more about a career in sales and marketing.
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15th July 2019

CT Skills expand to new premises in the heart of Leicester city

Due to continued success, local training provider CT Skills is officially moving to their new premises situated in the heart of Leicester city centre on Thursday 18th July 2019.
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15th July 2019

Emma Piff joins Lawson-West Solicitors

Family solicitor and child law specialist Emma Piff has joined Lawson-West solicitors to head-up the Family Law team with plans to grow the family practice across the firm.
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15th July 2019

Contactless on Kinchbus from July 28

Kinchbus is rolling out the world’s first tap-on tap-off contactless payment on all its services from Sunday July 28.
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15th July 2019

Leicestershire property firm celebrates 30th birthday in style

One of the largest independent property firms in the East Midlands celebrated 30 years in business by hosting an anniversary drinks reception for clients and staff this month (July).
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15th July 2019

Interior fit out consultancy celebrates 18th anniversary

WorkLife Central, The Ashby de la Zouch headquarters of workplace consultants and interior fit-out specialist Blueprint Interiors was transformed as clients and staff gathered to celebrate the company’s 18th anniversary on Thursday 11 July.
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15th July 2019

Leicester printing group confirms commitment to mono print with latest investment

Leicester based print and communications company the Taylor Bloxham Group has announced an upgrade to its high speed mono personalisation services with the installation of a new continuous fed laser printer at its direct mail division Mailbox.
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15th July 2019

Site Manager Jonathan’s pride at a job well done

A Leicestershire site manager has won a prestigious industry award in recognition of the high standard of his work.
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14th July 2019

Nottingham Hot Property puts its weight behind boxing charity

NOTTINGHAM’S hotly-anticipated charity event is due to pack a punch this November at PRYZM (21 November), offering a night brimming with entertainment and support for a local children’s charity.
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14th July 2019

Housebuilder sponsors new season kit for local football club

A Nuneaton based U12 football team is sporting a fresh kit for the new season thanks to sponsorship from leading homebuilder, Barratt Homes.
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14th July 2019

East Midlands gets £9 million health boost

An organisation committed to improving the health and well being of the East Midlands by speeding up the adoption of research and innovation into frontline health and care practice will continue for another five years after being awarded £9 million.
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14th July 2019

Hay Hampers joins Too Good To Go to reduce food waste

Hay Hampers has joined international food waste app Too Good To Go, the platform which aims to reduce food waste worldwide by connecting businesses with surplus food that is still perfectly edible to customers who pre order and collect it.
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14th July 2019

Nottingham developed platform puts mental wellbeing in the hands of city youngsters

An innovative app which helps users to track how they feel to then make practical and positive improvements is being piloted by a team of Nottingham youngsters following the formation of a partnership between Instinct Laboratory and local charity Switch U
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14th July 2019

Macildowie launches Public Sector and Not For Profit recruitment division with new senior appointment

Midlands-based recruitment consultancy, Macildowie, has grown its senior team with the appointment of a new business director and is revealing details of its expansion into the public and not-for-profit sectors.
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14th July 2019

Roythornes appoints experienced divorce lawyer

Experienced divorce lawyer, Neil Denny, has joined Lincolnshire-based top 200 law firm Roythornes Solicitors. 
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14th July 2019

Derbyshire Nursery Group Founder “An Inspiration!”

Margaret Mason OBE, Founder and Executive Chair of Children 1st Day Nurseries receives ‘Outstanding Contribution’ Award at industry’s top awards ceremony
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14th July 2019

Minster wins national green business award

Lincolnshire based civil engineering firm, Minster Surfacing has been recognised for its commitment to recycling and green technology at the BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2019.
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14th July 2019

A website that does the heavy lifting

Using creativity, technology and innovation to keep our clients at the forefront of what we do is a core part of the service we offer at Quiet Storm.
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13th July 2019

New appointment supports leading Nottingham student letting agent

Nottingham based student-letting agent FHP Student Living, has appointed a new office manager to help manage its growing student property portfolio in the city.
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13th July 2019

Charity cycling duo receive fundraising boost from housebuilder

An inspirational cycling duo who are taking on a host of challenges by tandem are being helped on their way for the third year running by Lincolnshire housebuilder Chestnut Homes.
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13th July 2019

Four leading local manufacturers join together following rebrand

Four of Chesterfield’s leading manufacturing companies have been rebranded, following a major integration into their parent company.
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13th July 2019

Cooper Parry has recruited two new Research and Development Specialists

Cooper Parry gather momentum in the South with double R&D recruitment
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13th July 2019

Creative agency Fluid Ideas helps send cow to the edge of space

Creative agency Fluid Ideas has masterminded a campaign to promote a farm attraction’s new space-themed maize maze which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first manned Moon landing.
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13th July 2019

New eco play area created by Nottingham College students

Art and Design students at Nottingham College have worked with local community artist Shamila Chady to create a unique willow sculpture, in the shape of a giant person, for Highfields Park on University Boulevard.
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13th July 2019

Guests and NG staff at the company's annual charity golf day

NG's Annual Golf Day raises £1,500 for breast cancer charity
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13th July 2019

New group will help Corby to be dementia-friendly

Corby businesses can learn how to become more dementia friendly and inclusive thanks to the support of a new steering group.
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13th July 2019

New chef appointed at Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire

A new chef has been appointed at popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots.
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13th July 2019

Celebrations at Focus Consultants as client museum wins Art Fund Museum of the Year 2019

The team at Focus Consultants is celebrating the news that St Fagans National Museum of History in Wales has won the world’s largest and most prestigious museum prize.
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12th July 2019

200 Degrees to open its second coffee shop in central Birmingham

Speciality coffee roaster 200 Degrees will be opening its second coffee shop in central Birmingham this August, offering handcrafted coffee and delicious food to the busy area surrounding Birmingham New Street station.
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12th July 2019

Banner Jones raises £500 through Sparkle Walk for Ashgate Hospice

The Chesterfield team of Banner Jones has raised £500 for Ashgate Hospice through their participation in the annual Sparkle Walk.
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12th July 2019

BBC micro:bit Extends Global Reach

New distribution deal with Premier Farnell will see Kitronik’s entire BBC micro:bit product range distributed globally.
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12th July 2019

Camloc Motion Control continues growth of worldwide distribution network with Appian Fasteners partnership

Leicester-based gas spring and damper manufacturer, Camloc Motion Control, is expanding its worldwide product reach after appointing Ireland-based Appian Fasteners to its global distribution network.
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12th July 2019

Triple Award Win for Team Tanglewood!

Care staff from Tanglewood Care Homes are celebrating after the company won a hat-trick of awards at this year’s national Care Home Awards for the second year running.
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12th July 2019

Grant Thornton hires corporate finance partner to lead new Nottingham office

The East Midlands team of business and finance adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has hired corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions professional John Bryant as a partner.
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12th July 2019

Blachford Acoustics Group joins Made in Chesterfield

Chesterfield manufacturer, Blachford Acoustics Group, has pledged its support to the town’s campaign to get more young people interested in careers involving Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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12th July 2019

Talent in Logistics recognises best and brightest

The third annual Talent in Logistics event delivered an incredible line-up of speakers and nail-biting live competitions, culminating in a glittering awards ceremony recognising ‘best in class’ businesses and personnel across the sector.
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12th July 2019

Lincolnshire housebuilder leads the way in building homes for life

A Lincolnshire-based housebuilder is helping to meet local demand by ensuring its homes fulfil the needs of older and disabled people.
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12th July 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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12th July 2019

Work starts on new home for Radford Care Group

A Nottingham-based charity for older people will be moving to a new base next year after work started on site for its state-of-the-art friendship and care centre.
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12th July 2019

Sole traders plea for tax change delay as Finance Bill published

The Government has today published a draft Finance Bill which threatens to cement changes, announced at the Spring Statement, to where responsibility lies for determining whether a worker is self-employed for tax purposes.
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11th July 2019

AFH Wealth appoint workplace consultants for new Birmingham office

AFH Wealth Management has recently opened a new office in Bank House on Cherry Street in Birmingham and appointed workplace consultants Blueprint Interiors to complete the interior fit-out.
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11th July 2019

Start-up success at BioMed Academy

Nottingham Business School (NBS) has hosted a prestigious five-day event nurturing emerging start-ups in the health-tech and pharma industries.
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11th July 2019

Deadline extended for 10th Midlands Family Business Awards

Family-owned businesses now have an additional two weeks to enter the 2019 Midlands Family Business Awards as the deadline has been extended to Friday 26 July.
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11th July 2019

Business is booming for Nottinghamshire cleaning company

Business is booming for a Nottinghamshire commercial cleaning company which is celebrating a 900 per cent increase in turnover and a move to larger premises.
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11th July 2019

Clegg Food Projects celebrates Gold at Health and Safety Awards

National construction firm Clegg Food Projects is celebrating after receiving the prestigious Gold Medal in the 2019 RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Health and Safety Awards.
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11th July 2019

Recycling Programme Launched To Support Butterfly Appeal

A Derby charity’s fundraising appeal has got off to a flying start thanks to a recycling initiative spearheaded by a local business.
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11th July 2019

intu Victoria Centre and intu Broadmarsh worth £320 million to local economy

Shopping centres intu Victoria Centre and intu Broadmarsh contributed £320 million to the local economy* last year according to a new report by owner intu.
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11th July 2019

Sincil Bank 1, Waterside 2: Lincoln City to open city centre club shop

Lincoln City Football Club is to open a city centre retail store in the Waterside Shopping Centre.
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11th July 2019

Time running out to support brewing & pub heritage campaign

There are only a few weeks left to support a crowdfunding campaign to help protect, preserve and promote a unique collection of historic objects and documents from hundreds of Britain's brewing and pub companies.
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11th July 2019

Land Agent Tim gets grounded in new role

An Assistant Land Agent appointed earlier this year is looking forward to putting his eclectic skillset and wealth of experience to use with Leicestershire property experts Mather Jamie.
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11th July 2019

Reds + Meds! Nottingham company 'backs' Forest shirt deal

Notingham family business UK Meds is to sponsor Nottingham Forest’s new season back-of-shirt and training wear, it has been announced.
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11th July 2019

E4E Inaugural Event Celebrates Inspirational Partnerships

A Derby City Council organisation which works to inspire young people to aim higher and achieve their potential held its first event to celebrate young people’s progress, schools’ commitment and local businesses’ support.
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11th July 2019

Hamper company boxes-up a smart move

Food hamper specialists have wrapped-up an expansion move which promises to drive-turnover past the £1.2 million mark and deliver new job opportunities.
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10th July 2019

Leicestershire PR professionals receive international green industry awards

Ellie Parry and Helen Willson, Forte Marketing & Public Relations, have received International Merit awards from the US-based Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA).
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10th July 2019

Duncan & Toplis appoints new associate director for probate

Amy Codd has been appointed as private client solicitor and associate director of Duncan & Toplis Probate Services.
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10th July 2019

Holland & Barrett achieves zero waste to landfill

Willshee’s managing director, Dean Willshee, commented: “Our work with Holland & Barrett is a fantastic example of best practice. We are really proud of what we have achieved together and are looking forward to further developing our relationship.” The fa
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10th July 2019

Father and son earn respected Pride in the Job awards as Site Managers for the second year running

Two Site Managers, a father and son based at local housebuilder Barratt Homes North Midlands’ developments in Nottinghamshire have each been awarded the top prize in a national competition amongst the best of the best in the housebuilding industry.
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10th July 2019

Web giant GoDaddy to create up to 110 jobs in six months following move to Beeston Business Park, Nottingham

Global web giant GoDaddy has signed a ten-year lease for 26,800 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation at Beeston Business Park, Nottingham, in a move that could create up to 110 jobs by the end of the year.
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10th July 2019

Senior promotion at CPW Nottingham office

National M&E consultancy Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) has announced the senior promotion of Alex Jones to director.
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10th July 2019

Double Delight for Long Eaton Nursery Group

Celebrations at Children 1st Day Nurseries as both the company and its Main Street nursery are named in ‘Top 20  Most Recommended’ in the region by parents.
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10th July 2019

Ashby Show awards £1,500 scholarship to agricultural student for innovative ideas to improve show

A major agricultural show in Leicestershire has awarded a scholarship worth £1,500 to a rural enterprise student working at a leading property consultancy thanks to her innovative ideas to modernise the event.
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10th July 2019

Lancaster bomber flypast set to boost a town's popular classic vehicle event

Ilkeston's biggest one-day event will hit new heights this year when a historic plane will salute vintage vehicles on show below.
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10th July 2019

Ex-radio presenter graduates from coveted Vision Express apprenticeship scheme in record ‘Class of 2019’ cohort

A radio presenter from Nottingham has completed a coveted apprenticeship with national optician Vision Express, which this year celebrates the largest graduating class in its history.
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10th July 2019

Wealth Management Group Announces Record Financial Year

The RU Group has announced a 10% increase in turnover and 17% jump in profit in its latest figures
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10th July 2019

Harry Potter Engineer joins the Finch community

Finch Consulting has recently expanded its team of expert engineers following the appointment of Matt Longley, as a Senior Consultant
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9th July 2019

East Midlands PR agency welcomes new account manager

An East Midlands PR agency continues to expand its team with the appointment of a new PR account manager, Lucy Budge.
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9th July 2019

Local Enterprise Partnership decision

Chesterfield Borough Council has resolved to remain as a member of Derby Derbyshire Nottingham Nottinghamshire (D2N2) Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and to relinquish its membership of Sheffield City Region (SCR) LEP.
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9th July 2019

Mocha Marketing founder leads creative workshop at Festival of Enterprise

Entrepreneur, Founder and Managing Director of Mocha Marketing, Gemma Orton, was the leader of a creative workshop at the Peter Jones Foundation Festival of Enterprise on Friday 28th June which featured an array of exciting panelists.
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9th July 2019

East Midlands businesses saddle up for charity at CAPs Ladies Day event

Members of the East Midlands business community were hot to trot at the Fraser Brown construction and property (CAPs) Ladies Day event, which raised over £5,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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9th July 2019

India roadshow showcases Midlands export success and market interest

Businesses in the Midlands in a variety of sectors have been encouraged to find export opportunities to India at an event organised by the Department for International Trade at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena on July 1.
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9th July 2019

New digital hub a R.E.A.L-ity for alternative education provider

Alternative education solutions provider R.E.A.L Education has opened the doors of a state-of-the-art Creative and Digital Hub, which is set to kickstart a skills revolution in the region.
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9th July 2019

Careers advice is still ‘first class’ at college

The careers advice and guidance team at West Nottinghamshire College has been recognised and re-accredited with the Matrix Standard after holding it since 2007.
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9th July 2019

Popular makeup brand Morphe set to open at intu Victoria Centre

intu is welcoming makeup giant Morphe to its centres for the first time as part of its rapid expansion across the UK.
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9th July 2019

A1 Flues’ longest-serving employee retires after 45 years

Staff at A1 Flue Systems have bid a fond farewell to the firm’s longest-serving employee Dave Smith, who has retired after clocking up 45 years’ service.
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9th July 2019

Children’s adventure playground gets a makeover from local construction firm

STAFF from East Midlands construction specialist Stepnell have brought a new lease of life into a Leicestershire children’s adventure playground through a project organised by local charity Leicestershire Cares.
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9th July 2019

Nuneaton apprentice secures role with leading developer

Nuneaton local lad has been hired by Barratt Homes to complete his carpentry apprenticeship at its Saxon Meadows development in Camp Hill, where he grew up.
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9th July 2019

Miss Leicestershire revealed as a new Hope Against Cancer Ambassador

Millie Richardson, who competed for and won the title of Miss Leicestershire on May 31st has been named as an ambassador for Leicestershire based charity, Hope Against Cancer.
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9th July 2019

RHCV’s Northampton branch goes the distance

East Midlands Renault Trucks dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has marked a successful year of growth, since expanding into Northampton just a year ago, with new customers, three new starters and three promotions.
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9th July 2019

Developer crowned champion in chari-tee golf tournament for Sutton-in-Ashfield hospice

A team of golfing fanatics from Harron Homes North Midlands have emerged victorious in a charity tournament “putt” together to raise funds for a Sutton-in-Ashfield-based hospice.
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5th July 2019

Derby County Ladies Football Club announces Pattonair as new Academy Partner

One of Derbyshire’s most successful companies has thrown its support behind women’s football in the county.
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5th July 2019

Harworth site manager wins top industry award

The site manager at a new housing development in Harworth says he is “on cloud nine” after landing a coveted industry award.
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5th July 2019

New online tool helps UK firms improve staff wellbeing

Specialist consultancy firm Grasp the Nettle launches “Wellonomics” to boost workplace wellbeing and joins with Acacia Training for nationwide rollout
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5th July 2019

Businesses going back to school to learn how to grow

Burton Small Business has unveiled plans for its annual conference as they go back to school to support small businesses to grow and succeed.
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4th July 2019

Dains Help Local Charity Transform Young Lives

Leading Midlands accountancy firm Dains have helped kickstart a new appeal launched by Derby charity Safe and Sound - presenting a giant cheque to support its specialist work with young people across the county.
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4th July 2019

Award-winning law firm continues expansion with new Mansfield office

Fidler & Pepper Lawyers is expanding and opening up an additional office on Regent Street, in Mansfield.
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4th July 2019

Celebrating success at Chamber President’s Summer Reception

Making sure we continue to celebrate success in difficult times was the key message from East Midlands Chamber* President Kevin Harris at his 2019 Summer Reception.
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4th July 2019

Quiet Storm help JA Ball make a splash at MIPIM

MIPIM is the world’s biggest international commercial property investment event.
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2nd July 2019

Europa Appoints Warehouse Specialist to Streamline Service

Leading independent logistics operator, Europa Warehouse, has appointed an experienced business strategist to head up its Northants site at Express Park, Rushden NN10 6GL, following its acquisition of some of the trade and assets of Menzies Response earli
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2nd July 2019

COWORKING SPACE CREATES COLLABORATIVE FUTURES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Contemporary coworking, shared office and event space, Works Social, has partnered with crowdfunded project, Collaborative Future, to provide young people access to a range of work experience opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills.
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2nd July 2019

West Bridgford school wins Europa Cup

Rushcliffe youngsters play in the footsteps of their heroes as they are crowned champions at Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium
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2nd July 2019

PALLITE® PIX® WINS THE INNOVATION AWARD AT THE UKWA 2019 AWARDS

A paper-based shelving and storage system that is revolutionising the world of warehousing has won a national award for its innovative design.
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2nd July 2019

Derbyshire Vet's Paw-fect Expansion as Third Anniversary Approaches

An award-winning mobile veterinary service has celebrated the paw-fect third anniversary by taking on extra staff.
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1st July 2019

National business award win for Ibstock Brick rewards ‘people first’ sustainability strategy

An award for the UK’s Most Ethical / Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year at the 2019 has been won by Ibstock Brick, a business division of Ibstock plc.
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1st July 2019

Rail Minister tells Midlands Connect “I entirely support the aspiration” of £2 billion Midlands Rail Hub plans during visit to Leicester

Rail Minister Andrew Jones has welcomed the submission of Midlands Connect’s £2 billion Midlands Rail Hub proposals to radically transform connections between the East and West Midlands, during a visit to the region yesterday (Thursday 27th June).
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