News from December 2019
24th December 2019
Bottesford FC score a winning sponsorship with Miller Homes
A Leicestershire-based football club is kicking off sponsorship with Miller Homes East Midlands by investing in new state-of-the-art equipment.
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24th December 2019
Society staff serve up festive fun for Hinckley Mencap
Hinckley Mencap enjoyed a Christmas party with plenty of fun and games, thanks to the volunteers of Hinckley & Rugby Building Society.
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24th December 2019
Stirlin work with Saxilby Parish Council on community projects
Stirlin are pleased to be working with Saxilby Parish Council and assisting them with various projects in the community. The works form part of the parish council’s wider development plans for the area.
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24th December 2019
Spreading Christmas cheer: Five star housebuilder supports local nursing charity
Staff at Barratt Homes have been helping to spread the Christmas cheer by supporting local charity, Family Nurse Partnership in Northampton.
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24th December 2019
Christmas comes early to creative pupils in Kettering after Christmas card competition with leading developer
Pupils at Hayfield Cross Church of England School in Kettering have taken part in a Christmas card design competition ran by five star new homes developer, David Wilson Homes.
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23rd December 2019
Northampton farm spreads Christmas cheer among children in care
Christmas came early for some children and young people in care across Northampton after they received a present donated by a local farm.
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23rd December 2019
Lovell subcontractor helps to raise over £12,000 to fight cancer in charity boxing match
A Lincoln resident has recently participated in a charity boxing match at The Engine Shed in Lincoln, where over £12,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK.
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23rd December 2019
Developers announce modifications to the first phase of the Becketwell Scheme
St James Securities, the developers behind the £200m regeneration of the Becketwell area of Derby city centre, have announced that modifications are being made to their original proposals for the residential element of the scheme ahead of it going for pla
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23rd December 2019
Christmas aboard for school choir
A trentbarton bus gave a junior school choir a lift to and from a carol concert at Haddon House Care Home in Ilkeston.
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23rd December 2019
More jobs in the pipeline for drainage expert
Busy drainage services specialist Metro Rod is gearing-up for a relocation move which promises to create 10 new jobs.
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23rd December 2019
Northamptonshire housebuilder calls upon Santa to ensure local children are on his list
The housebuilder behind brand new communities in Northamptonshire is taking action to ensure its homes are on Santa’s radar this Christmas.
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23rd December 2019
Festive campaign woos visitors to 'hidden gems' of the East Midlands
East Midlands Railway has teamed up with creative agency Fluid Ideas for a festive campaign to promote ‘hidden gem’ tourist destinations and winter attractions across the region.
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22nd December 2019
Take Two - It's a strategy for sales success
Two family-run businesses have brewed-up rising sales success, after forging a strong working relationship which is supercharging their growth.
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22nd December 2019
Derby primary school pupils celebrate completion of new teaching building and garden
Green-fingered pupils at Brackensdale ER Primary School planted an array of fruit and flowers and buried a special time capsule, as part of a celebration to mark the official opening of their new teaching building and adjoining garden by Midlands contract
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22nd December 2019
Duncan & Toplis- reflecting on 2019
2019 has been a very successful year for Duncan & Toplis and one that has seen us grow from strength to strength.
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22nd December 2019
Homelessness charity receives cash boost from housebuilder
An accommodation project for homeless young people in Hinckley and Bosworth has received a welcome funding boost from a local housebuilder.
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22nd December 2019
Poppy Design Studio appoint new marketing manager
A Desborough design agency are laying foundations to grow next year and have appointed a new Marketing Manager ahead of 2020.
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21st December 2019
Loughborough charity receives boost from Amazon team
A charity that works with children who have cerebral palsy and other motor disorders has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon team in Coalville.
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21st December 2019
Success for Sarah in China final
Nottingham College Art and Design (Fashion) graduate, Sarah Gotheridge, has been named runner-up in the grand final of the SDC (Society of Dyers and Colourists) International Design Competition in China.
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21st December 2019
Leicester’s diabetes community scoop seven awards in prestigious award ceremonies
Heroes from Leicester’s diabetes community are celebrating a successful year after winning seven accolades at two prestigious national industry award ceremonies.
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21st December 2019
Major new appointments steer Pall-Ex into new era
Pall-Ex is driving into a new era with a strengthened senior management team at the wheel following two major appointments.
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21st December 2019
New school places created following the completion of fourth alternative academy in Lincolnshire
Regional contractor G F Tomlinson has completed works on a new alternative educational facility in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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21st December 2019
Caring students and staff rally round to help the homeless
Kind-hearted students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College have donated a host of sleeping bags and waterproof rucksacks to the homeless, to help them keep warm and dry this winter.
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20th December 2019
Purpose Media rally together for festive foodbank collection
The full-service marketing agency has donated a hamper full of food to a South Normanton based foodbank to help families in need this Christmas.
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20th December 2019
Notts accountancy firm sleighs Christmas jumper day for children's charity
Winter warmers help Notts accountants raise funds for children's charity
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20th December 2019
Expert Derby solicitor accredited by specialist group of lawyers
Specialist wills and probate solicitor Davina Charlton has become a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) – a specialist group of lawyers that supports older and vulnerable people.
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20th December 2019
East Midlands firms end 2019 on a high as business confidence rises
East Midlands firms ended the year on a high as business confidence rose four points during December to 18%, the second highest in the UK, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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20th December 2019
Business rates pledge promises to breathe new life into small retailers
Business rates pledge promises to breathe new life into small retailers
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20th December 2019
Chesterfield manufacturing firm promotes former apprentice to sales account manager
Sam Sibert has been promoted to the role of Sales Account Manager for Chesterfield precision manufacturing company CBE+.
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20th December 2019
Leicester barbers are combatting loneliness at Christmas
Celebrity master barber, Sid Sottung and veteran Leicester hairdressing icon Barrie Stephen are stepping up the fight against loneliness this Christmas with a charity fundraiser on Christmas Eve.
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20th December 2019
Encouraging young performers to reach for the stars
Starry-eyed youngsters who aspire to exciting careers in television or on the West End stage, could see their dreams becoming reality, thanks to an innovative Lincoln theatre school.
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20th December 2019
Leicester City Football Club In Attendance At 2020 Love Business Expo!
Leicester City’s hospitality team will be on hand at this year’s Love Business Expo at Loughborough’s Holywell Park to answer questions on the Football Club’s array of award-winning packages.
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19th December 2019
Opus Trust Communications acquires Critiqom
Opus Trust Communications, the Leicester based multi-channel customer communications specialist, has announced that it has acquired Critiqom, the print and mailing experts headquartered in Scotland, who specialise in mission critical customer communicatio
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19th December 2019
BDO recruiting 54 trainees in the Midlands
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO is set to recruit a record number of new trainees in 2020 in in its Midlands offices.
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19th December 2019
£5,000 donation made towards Alfreton Park School’s new outdoor play area
Derbyshire-based housebuilder Peveril Homes has made a significant contribution of £5,000 towards Alfreton Park School’s new outdoor play area project - which is set to open in 2021 alongside its new school building.
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19th December 2019
Connect Derby Operations manager takes to the skies over the iHub
Connect Derby Operations Manager, Ros Stacey took the trip of a lifetime recently as she trialled a virtual reality flight over the iHub innovation centre on Infinity Park in Derby.
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19th December 2019
School’s Out – kindness is in
Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College have been filling crates, bags and boxes full of food, toys and toiletries for one of Mansfield’s newest charities, before they leave for their Christmas break.
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19th December 2019
PAB Languages 10 years in business event Nottingham
PAB Languages Team is counting down to an important and exciting date, marking 10th Anniversary on 21st January at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Nottingham.
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19th December 2019
Nottingham one of six new major cities to have 5G switched on by EE
EE today announced it has switched on 5G in Nottingham for the first time, bringing the UK’s latest mobile technology to the city.
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19th December 2019
Recycling Programme Supports Butterfly Appeal
A Derby charity is appealing for anyone who has a new mobile phone for Christmas to donate their old handset for recycling.
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19th December 2019
Local law firm leads toy drive for Leicestershire school children
Christmas came a week early for dozens of Leicestershire primary school children thanks to a toy donation drive led by local law firm, Bray & Bray.
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19th December 2019
Leading housebuilder lends a helping hand at local homeless charity
Staff at Barratt Homes Northampton have pitched in for a day to help at Northampton’s Hope Centre; a local poverty and homeless charity.
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19th December 2019
Keynote Speaker Announced for the Signature Awards (Birmingham) 2020
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19th December 2019
Children’s heart charity receives boost from housebuilder
A donation has been made to Heart Link Children’s Charity to improve medical facilities for children born with heart defects.
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19th December 2019
Sizzle over black rocks at The Forge with KuKu
For our Derbyshire January Connect Reception we are being hosted by The Forge Black Rock Steakhouse.
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18th December 2019
Engineering firm JMS plans to build a reputation as Derby’s best employer
JMS, the national group of consulting engineers, is excited to announce the opening of a new Derby office in January 2020.
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18th December 2019
Christmas comes early with Hackwood School shoebox appeal
Miller Homes East Midlands is spreading the Christmas spirit early as it teams up with Hackwood Primary Academy in Derby to help deliver gifts to children overseas.
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18th December 2019
De Montfort University students fuel solutions to combat logistics skills shortage
Pall-Ex has teamed up with De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) to help tackle the logistics industry’s nationwide skills shortage.
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18th December 2019
Leading East Midlands law firm invites professionals to specialist acquired brain injury seminar
Professionals who work with acquired brain injury clients are invited to a specialist seminar hosted by leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons.
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18th December 2019
Renowned engineer and dedicated students celebrated during graduation ceremonies
Loughborough University celebrated the achievements of hundreds of students yesterday (Monday 16.12.2019) during its graduation ceremonies and awarded an honorary degree to a renowned engineer.
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18th December 2019
PLM Global predicted the downfall of till-less Sainsbury’s store
The verdict is in on Sainsbury’s till-less supermarket after they launched a three-month experiment in its Holborn store, and just like PLM Global Sales Director Shane Watson, the jury was not convinced.
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18th December 2019
RU Group ‘Tough Mudders’ Raise Funds for Nottingham School
Money raised by The RU Group team at this year’s event donated to Bluecoat School to fund Employability Workshop through Young Enterprise.
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18th December 2019
Birmingham lawyers help families in need with gift donations
Lawyers and staff at the Birmingham office of Clarke Willmott LLP have ditched the office ‘Secret Santa’ to buy toys for local children instead.
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18th December 2019
LK2 welcomes new talent to its team with a trio of new hires
Architecture,, sports and leisure specialist, LK2 Group has bolstered its team with the appointment of an impressive senior architect and two new apprentices.
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18th December 2019
Hat-trick of pre-Christmas promotions at Smith Partnership
Award-winning legal firm Smith Partnership is finishing a great year on a high with three significant promotions.
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17th December 2019
Declan and Macy celebrate education awards success
West Nottinghamshire College students Declan Mills and Macy Swan are celebrating success in the Nottinghamshire Live Education Awards 2019 – an annual celebration of outstanding students, teachers and support staff who have made a real difference or overc
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17th December 2019
Nielsen McAllister backs expansion plans with senior appointment
Derby-based public relations and communications specialist Nielsen McAllister PR (NMPR) has boosted its senior management team with the appointment of ex-journalist Phil Stubbs.
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17th December 2019
Local Leicestershire producers top the bill at the city's newest independent restaurant
New independent restaurant NineB, which will be opening on 16 January 2020 on Leicester’s Great Central Square development, is celebrating the best of Leicestershire’s cuisine by supporting local food and drink suppliers.
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17th December 2019
Permaroof celebrates its most successful year to date
Permaroof, the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Firestone RubberCover, is celebrating its most successful year to date with 24,000 orders completed; the highest figure in its 19-year history.
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17th December 2019
Boost your chances of recruiting and retaining the best talent
A Lincoln-headquartered HR specialist is reporting rising demand from busy employers determined to get their recruitment practices right first time – and develop the best talent already working within their companies.
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17th December 2019
Howes Percival acts for Cadman Capital Group on country sports acquisitions
Howes Percival has acted for Cadman Capital Group, a private equity firm, on two acquisitions for the Group's sports shooting and country wear division.
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17th December 2019
Quantity Surveying team at Focus Consultants working at Staunton Country Park in Hampshire
Work is underway on site for a £4 million project which will restore and rejuvenate an historically important parkland.
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17th December 2019
Investors in Community outlines 2020 growth ambitions
Charitable giving platform, Investors in Community, has set out its ambitions for 2020 – and it’s aiming for substantial growth.
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17th December 2019
Local firm's donation helps revamp primary school's playground in time for Spring
A £2,500 donation from Northants logistics firm The NX Group towards playground equipment for Crick Primary School has come to fruition in the form of a newly-installed climbing structure.
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17th December 2019
Business Bank urges people to be diligent and take cyber security seriously to protect your online cash
Online banking is, for many of us, a part of our day-to-day lives, but concerns over cyber security and a rise in online scams have left many of us asking just how safe is our hard-earned cash?
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16th December 2019
Nottinghamshire sports association receives a helping hand from local developer
Leading Nottinghamshire developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,000 to the Trent Vale Community Sports Association as part of its Community Fund scheme.
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16th December 2019
Specialist Sixth Form Education Provider completes seven-figure refinance deal with Allied Irish Bank (GB)
A specialist sixth form education provider has completed a £1.73m refinance deal with Allied Irish Bank (GB) in Nottingham that will strengthen the future ambitions of Bilborough Sixth Form College.
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16th December 2019
Not one but two landmark dementia care homes set to be completed in Nottingham
Two landmark dementia care facilities have received planning permission following strong expressions of support from the local community and the combined expertise of an entirely Nottingham based team.
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16th December 2019
adi engineers a successful 2019 across the Midlands
A major engineering firm is celebrating a year of success in strengthening its roots in the local community and raising thousands of pounds for charity.
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16th December 2019
Hinckley and Rugby Building Society staff help homeless at Christmas
Hinckley & Rugby Building Society and its staff have helped the homeless this Christmas by donating 18 starter packs to help them sleep, cook, eat in and clean their next homes.
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16th December 2019
Developer plays Santa to bring Christmas cheer to young hospital patients
Young patients in Nottingham had their hospital stay brightened up by a donation of festive gifts.
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16th December 2019
A very merry day at salon’s festive fundraiser
There was plenty of merriment, pampering and prize-winning today at West Nottinghamshire College’s Revive salon, as staff and students held their Christmas charity fundraising day.
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16th December 2019
Shakespeare Martineau Board members take two positions on CBI regional councils
Sarah Walker-Smith, CEO, and Lesley Spencer, CFO, of law firm, Shakespeare Martineau, have been elected to be part of the CBI West Midlands and East Midlands Councils respectively.
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16th December 2019
Belmayne kicks off grassroots links
Two north Sheffield community sports organisations have received a financial boost, thanks to Dronfield-based Belmayne.
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16th December 2019
Loughborough family business are winners of not one, but TWO top awards at the Midlands Family Business Awards!
CR Civil Engineering, a Loughborough-based Company, has been crowned “Employer of the Year” and also the “People’s Choice Award” for the Midlands Family Business Awards 2019.
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16th December 2019
Leicestershire performing arts school reveals new studio with HSBC UK support
A popular family-run performing arts school in Leicestershire has purchased its first-ever business premises in Melton Mowbray, thanks to a £252,000 commercial mortgage from HSBC UK.
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15th December 2019
Derwent Living secures £5,000 for local charity
Local charity Doorways Derby, who provide help to homeless and vulnerable people, has received a £5,000 grant from housing provider Derwent Living.
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15th December 2019
Join Morley Hayes for their Corporate Christmas Showcase
Popular Derbyshire hotel and restaurant complex, Morley Hayes is holding a special Corporate Christmas Showcase to help companies get a head start on planning their 2020 festivities.
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15th December 2019
Salon 'overwhelmed' by response to homeless plea
The team at KH Hair in Arnold say they are 'overwhelmed' by the generous response from the public following a plea for donations to help keep Nottingham's homeless warm this winter.
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15th December 2019
Midland Heart makes family's Christmas wish come true with 500th new home handed over
Midland Heart housing association is celebrating a major milestone in its development programme - the 500th new property to be handed over this financial year.
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15th December 2019
QDTS Construction steps in to save abandoned project on listed building
All renovations had come to a standstill on The Emporium project located on Bartholomew Row, Birmingham, after the untimely collapse of its originally signed contractor, Shaylor.
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15th December 2019
Over £10,000 raised for Leicester charity at Opera Night
On Thursday 6th December, over £10,000 was raised for Leicester charity Hope Against Cancer at a sold-out night of Opera.
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15th December 2019
Best of business rewarded at annual awards ceremony
Innovation, excellence and performance were rewarded in the fourth annual Wellingborough & East Northants Business Awards.
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14th December 2019
Penny Hydraulics bring their marketing more, together
The lifting equipment manufacturer has commissioned Derbyshire-based full-service marketing agency Purpose Media to support its ongoing marketing strategy.
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14th December 2019
Sandiacre local has reason to celebrate this Christmas after successful launch of new architectural design firm
A new architectural design start-up, The Practical Planning Company is ending the year on a high after experiencing a whirlwind of success and growth since launching just two months ago.
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14th December 2019
Announcing Alchemy VA’s first Virtual Assistant Hub
A business advisor and part-time firefighter has launched Alchemy VA’s first Virtual Assistant Hub – pledging to help her clients ‘firefight’ in their business.
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14th December 2019
Trainee trio joins masonry manufacturer on management graduate scheme
Building products manufacturer Forterra has welcomed three graduate trainees on board in diverse roles across its divisions.
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14th December 2019
Lease renewal a piece of cake for NG
Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have sealed a deal which will see a fast-growing cake supplier commit to Derbyshire.
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14th December 2019
Coalville team gets in the festive spirit
The team at Amazon in Coalville is joining in the festive cheer in the run up to Christmas with a two-month-long series of activities, fun events and special surprises.
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14th December 2019
New Growth Hub Manager for the Business Gateway
The Business Gateway Growth Hub has appointed a new manager to lead the expanded service that offers all businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire a single place to access information, funding and advice to support performance and growth.
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14th December 2019
RDS Global staff strip off to make a date for charity calendar
Charities including ones which support people living with dementia and children with learning difficulties are set for a boost after staff from an IT solutions firm stripped off for a charity calendar.
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14th December 2019
St. Modwen breaks ground on second phase of development at Lincoln scheme
The second phase of development is underway at St. Modwen’s popular 70-acre industrial and logistics scheme near Lincoln.
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14th December 2019
eBadges launch biodegradable trial offering
As a mark of commitment to eco-responsible practices, the UK’s top badge-making manufacturers, eBadges, has announced a trial of more sustainable, biodegradable badges.
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14th December 2019
Common myths about disability
There are many common myths and misconceptions surrounding the subject of disability. Here, award-winning consultant Richard Shakespeare, of Workplace Diversity Solutions, explores and explodes them.
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13th December 2019
Hinckley & Rugby sleep out raises £3,000 for homeless
Staff from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society have raised more than £3,000 for the homelessness charity Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland by sleeping out for a night in the Society’s car park in Hinckley.
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13th December 2019
Doggie Donation! Furry Festive Visitors
Pioneering roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles is generously supporting work of Hillfield Animal Home, in Hillfield Lane, Stretton this festive season.
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13th December 2019
Pall-Ex is top of the tree for Christmas delivery
Pall-Ex is helping a local Christmas tree wholesaler reduce the miles from forest to front door by transporting products nationwide via its pallet network.
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13th December 2019
Can your business conquer the 24 hour challenge
People from across the East Midlands are being invited to jump in the saddle and take on an epic cycling challenge as part of a new corporate challenge event, sponsored by the world leader in triathlon apparel, HUUB.
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13th December 2019
College launches Bell Decorating Academy
Trainee painters and decorators are set to excel through a new training academy, Bell Decorating Academy, based at West Nottinghamshire College.
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13th December 2019
First Major Milestone Met in Europa’s Biggest Build to Date
The first major milestone has been reached in the construction of Europa Worldwide Group’s new £60 million, future proofed 715,000 sq ft state-of-the-art, logistics facility in the Midlands.
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13th December 2019
City Hub Contractor Commitment to Nottingham
As construction of the new Nottingham College City Hub campus accelerates past the halfway point, Wates Construction has confirmed a raft of benefits already brought by the project to the people of Nottingham.
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13th December 2019
State-of-the-art VR of Nightingale properties now to view in Derby estate agent’s office
Nightingale Quarter development properties now can be virtually toured at haart in city centre
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13th December 2019
Brand new accommodation at Market Harborough school as works complete
Local architecture and construction consultancy YMD Boon has announced the completion of the expansion and remodelling works to Farndon Fields Primary School in Market Harborough, which have doubled the size of the school.
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13th December 2019
How to give your brand a pre-Christmas boost with Love Business
Love Business has expanded far beyond the event itself and now offers local businesses the opportunity to raise their profile and engage with one another all year round, via the Love Business News website we have established.
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13th December 2019
Nurses keen to return to nursing in 2020 are encouraged to sign up for ‘Return to Professional Practice’ course at the University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is encouraging nurses interested to return to nursing to sign up for their next return to professional practice course starting in February 2020.
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13th December 2019
In an ever-changing disruptive environment - how does an entrepreneur and his business stay relevant?
Keynote Speaker at Love Business Expo 2020, Ninder Johal 11:50am - 12:10pm
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12th December 2019
Branston Golf & Country Club sold to current Managing Director and a local family
Following very positive negotiations over the past few months, we can confirm that the sale of Branston Golf & Country Club has now been completed.
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12th December 2019
Largest Christmas Tree plantation in UK leading the way with unique eco-friendly recycling programme
Walker Forestry Service, the largest Christmas tree plantation in England, prides itself on creating unique and strategic forestry services within the UK and have taken their mission one step further this Christmas by launching myjingltree.co.uk.
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12th December 2019
Ventola Projects are the shining light at Cheshire Oaks re-launched Tenpin Entertainment Facility
Leicester-based provider of specialist electrical LED lighting installations, Ventola Projects, have just completed a major project at the newly re-launched Cheshire Oaks Tenpin bowling centre near Ellesmere Port.
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12th December 2019
The Derby Conference Centre put on a free Christmas lunch for local community
The Derby Conference Centre held a free Community Christmas lunch on 9th December - and it was such a great hit, it’s set to be a permanent feature on Derby’s festive calendar.
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12th December 2019
Local businessman honoured at 2019 Race Harborough Santa Run
An award commemorating the contribution that a Market Harborough businessman made to the local community was given out for the first time at this year’s Santa Fun Run in Market Harborough on 8th December.
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12th December 2019
Grantham Care at Home Company Launches Christmas Recruitment Drive
A Grantham care at home company is aiming to add the feel good factor of securing a new job for 2020 to the festive spirit with the launch of its Christmas recruitment drive.
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12th December 2019
David Wilson Homes South Midlands celebrates diversity in construction with new role
Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes is celebrating diversity and equal opportunities in the construction industry with its newest role in the company.
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12th December 2019
Focus Consultants delivers its 5,000th air pressure test
Five years after launching a service to provide air testing for new and refurbished buildings, Focus Consultants has marked its 5,000th air pressure test.
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12th December 2019
Packaging Manufacturer Set To 'Spruce Up Christmas' With 500 Trees
Nottingham-based packaging manufacturer The Wilkins Group is preparing to 'spruce up Christmas' by sending over 500 Christmas tree shrubs to their clients, as part of a Christmas tree growing competition.
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12th December 2019
What East Midlands Airport does for the region
As an economic powerhouse, the East Midlands has an infrastructure that makes it unique. But what goes on at East Midlands Airport, and how does it play such an important role in our economy?
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11th December 2019
Local developer makes donation to Burton Hospital Neo Natal Unit
Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has made a donation to Queen’s Hospital Burton’s Neo Natal Unit as part of its efforts to support the communities around its developments.
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11th December 2019
Howes Percival Intellectual Property Partner wins prestigious legal award
Matthew Talbot, a Partner at Howes Percival's Leicester office and head of the firm's intellectual property and information technology practice has been named as the Leading Lawyer of the Year (outside London) for the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
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11th December 2019
East Mids rail sector specialist on track for further growth following MBO
Rail sector recruitment and performance specialist Ford & Stanley on track for further growth following MBO backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB)
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11th December 2019
Land experts reflect on successful year for development site sales
Chartered Surveyors and development land experts Mather Jamie have reported a string of residential development land sales across the East Midlands in 2019, marking a particularly successful period for sales of small and mid-sector sites.
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11th December 2019
CCTV boss sees increase in business as victims decide “enough is enough”
A CCTV expert has seen a 300 percent rise in demand for his products - after fed-up crime victims were forced to take matters into their own hands.
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11th December 2019
Ibstock Brick scoops Best Apprenticeship Programme Award
The UK’s leading manufacturer of clay bricks in the UK has scooped a prestigious award in recognition of its world-class apprenticeship programme.
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11th December 2019
Black Friday success for Derbyshire-based full-service marketing agency, Purpose Media.
Purpose Media helped clients reap sale success last month, launching profitable Black Friday campaigns.
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11th December 2019
Armsons appointed quantity surveyors for the development of new brewery
Derby-based construction cost consultants, project managers and building surveyors Armsons have been appointed quantity surveyors for a new brewery for pub company Wells & Co.
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11th December 2019
Loughborough Schools Foundation First in UK to Introduce Award Winning 'Smart Campus' Technology
Following a recent Government consultation on school security, a Foundation of schools in Loughborough has become the first in the UK to introduce an innovative ‘smart campus’ to improve communication between staff and keep students safe in case of emerge
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11th December 2019
Full steam ahead for Notts firm on multi-million pound Battersea contract
The team at Ollerton-based A1 Flue Systems is full of pride at seeing steam rise from one of the iconic chimneys at Battersea Power Station in London for the first time in more than 35 years.
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11th December 2019
The business benefits of hybrid motoring
What is the difference between electric cars and hybrid technology? Can you really use a hybrid car on a daily basis? And is it cost effective, as a business to switch to a hybrid? One of the region’s leading hybrid motoring experts has the answers.
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10th December 2019
New Appointment to Russell Scanlan in Nottingham
Leading independent insurance broker Russell Scanlan, has welcomed a new recruit to its growing team in Nottingham.
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10th December 2019
Seven Life Science companies celebrate success at the Medilink East Midlands Business Awards
Seven life science companies from across the East Midlands were delighted to be selected as winners at last night’s Medilink East Midlands Business Awards, which saw almost 200 businesspeople from life science companies across the East Midlands and beyond
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10th December 2019
Mulholland Group - The new name pf speed and precision
Graham Mulholland, one of Derby’s most innovative entrepreneurs, has gone back to the future to launch a new company.
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10th December 2019
Marketplace lender appoints new Relationship Director in the Midlands
Assetz Capital has appointed Paul King as Relationship Director as it looks to support more business owners and housebuilders across the Midlands.
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10th December 2019
Food distribution returns to former Co-op site
The five-acre Boulder Business Park is distributing food once again with the arrival of Polish food company, Spiżarnia
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10th December 2019
Nottinghamshire law firm celebrates acquisition and bolstering staff by 25 per cent
A leading chain of solicitors in Nottinghamshire is celebrating a fruitful end of the year after acquiring another law firm, combining more than 350 years of legal history.
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10th December 2019
Rilmac Santa rides again for the LEAP Charity
The Rilmac Santa is back and once again raising funds for the LEAP Charity at Christmas.
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10th December 2019
Leicestershire gift shop has raised an impressive £2778.65 for Hope Against Cancer
Narborough Hall used its recent Christmas room launch event to raise money for the organisation, which it has chosen as its Charity of the Year, by selling raffle tickets and donating a share of the profits directly to the charity.
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10th December 2019
Heathcotes appoints Group Managing Director
Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, has appointed Brendan Kelly as Group Managing Director providing strategic leadership nationwide.
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10th December 2019
Derbys business supports charity that provided lifesaving surgery to MD's granddaughter
Derbyshire-based Permaroof has pledged to raise funds for Heart Link throughout 2020 after the children’s charity provided lifesaving heart surgery to managing director Adrian Buttress’ granddaughter just days after she was born.
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10th December 2019
How to make your business stand out in the media
How do you make your business stand out in the media? And what are media outlets looking for in terms of a story? In this episode, one of the region’s leading PR & communications experts shares his top tips for getting noticed by the press.
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9th December 2019
Celebrations as Nelsons is shortlisted in the Legal 500 Awards
Leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons has been shortlisted in two categories at The Legal 500 UK Awards 2020 – which recognises elite legal practitioners and firms based on comprehensive research.
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9th December 2019
Gregg Wallace visits Notts-based Addo Food Group for BBC documentary
Market-leading producer of chilled savoury products Addo Food Group will be appearing on BBC Two’s Inside The Factory this week (Thursday 12 December).
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9th December 2019
Wendy Sycamore appointed new public affairs lead in the Midlands
Wendy Sycamore, who managed key strategic projects for BT Group, has been appointed as the company’s new public affairs lead for the Midlands.
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9th December 2019
Lincolnshire couple raise £1.5k to support St Barnabas Hospice
LOCAL couple, Katherine and Lee Durrant, have put their best foot forward in a 200-mile trek, raising £1,500 for St Barnabas Hospice Trust.
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9th December 2019
A taste of future talent at Young Chef competitions
A group of youngsters from Mansfield brought their talent and taste to the kitchens at West Nottinghamshire College last week for the annual Mansfield Rotary Club’s Young Chef competition.
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9th December 2019
International expansion for KAM Project Consultants as it announces German office
UK-based KAM Project Consultants has expanded into Europe with the opening of its first international office, KAM Project Consultants GmbH, in Germany.
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9th December 2019
Deal is done for Derbyshire Constabulary to go ahead with new station
Building of a new multi-million-pound police station in Derby will go ahead after a deal with the landowner was agreed.
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9th December 2019
Waterside Centre aiming to wrap up 2019 charity fundraising in style
The centre is once again joining forces with St Barnabas Hospice and Allen Signs to install its Christmas Wrapping Station on the High Street level and raise money for the hospice.
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9th December 2019
Events which inspire your audience
What are the benefits of holding meetings away from the office? And how do you select the right venue for your meeting or conference? Here, one of the region’s leading events professionals shares their top tips to make sure your event goes off with a bang
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8th December 2019
Star Baker Wendy Clocks Up 20 Years Long Service
When Wendy Smith began her first job at Frank Key Group in Daybrook, Nottingham, Tony Blair was Prime Minister, the turn of the Millennium was just around the corner and Britney Spear’s ‘Baby One More Time’ was the year’s best selling single.
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8th December 2019
National law firm Clarke Willmott sponsors Brain Tumour Support Worker
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has teamed up with the charity Brain Tumour Support to sponsor a peripatetic support worker for the next 12 months.
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8th December 2019
Students quiz Ashfield and Mansfield parliamentary hopefuls
With the General Election just days away, students at West Nottinghamshire College had the chance to quiz parliamentary candidates for Ashfield and Mansfield
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8th December 2019
£10,000 capital investment for Russells
At a time of continued growth, Burton-based roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles has invested £10,000 in upgrading its equipment and technology.
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8th December 2019
Banner Jones Wealth Management LLP welcomes new financial planner
Derbyshire and South Yorkshire based Wealth Management firm, Banner Jones Wealth Management, has expanded their team with the appointment of Financial Planner, Simon Dickinson DipPFS.
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8th December 2019
SME support launched to STEM sector at Made in Chesterfield
The University of Derby has revealed a refreshed package of SME support to ‘strength the capability of businesses in Chesterfield and the surrounding region, with access to research and expertise that can help foster innovation.’
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8th December 2019
Roythornes advises on sale of anerobic degestion plant to Macquarie
Roythornes Solicitors has advised the co-founders of leading biogas producer BioCow in a major deal that saw Macquarie Capital Principal Finance (Macquarie) acquire a majority stake in the company.
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8th December 2019
How to build an effective brand
What is a brand and how do you build one? How do you create a message and an identity which resonates deeply with your customers and inspires them to do business with you?
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7th December 2019
Derby’s Penguin PR agency steps up to the hotplate as its staff lay on lunch for the community
Staff at a leading Derby PR agency, who are used to cooking up a media storm, swapped their pens for pinnies when they volunteered to cook for more than 70 people at a city charity’s community lunch.
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7th December 2019
Three high-profile signings to Enthusiasm Trust board
Three senior East Midlands business figures have joined the board of Enthusiasm Trust.
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7th December 2019
South Derbyshire engineering firm celebrates 20 years and new senior appointment
A South Derbyshire based civil and structural engineering consultancy has cemented twenty years in the industry with a high-profile appointment.
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7th December 2019
On-the-go travel accessory company secures funding boost
Derby-based travel accessory manufacturer launches thanks to a cash injection from Enterprise Loans East Midlands.
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7th December 2019
London Stock Exchange Opened by Local Businessman
A Loughborough businessman has officially opened the trading market at the London Stock Exchange.
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7th December 2019
Business leaders express concern over delay to new council structure
Business leaders in Wellingborough have expressed their concerns that plans to overhaul the structure of Northamptonshire’s local authorities have been delayed due to the General Election.
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7th December 2019
Branston boosts senior team with planning director promotion
National potato supplier Branston has strengthened its senior management team, having promoted its head of finance and planning into the new role of planning director.
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7th December 2019
The essentials of business networking
Is business networking necessary, or is it all stale coffee and early starts? Does it add value and what do businesses need to do to make the most of it?
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6th December 2019
Bricklaying apprentice scoops major accolade with Leicestershire homebuilder
A bricklaying trainee in Leicestershire has claimed the title of Apprentice of the Year following his work at David Wilson Homes’ Wigston Meadows development.
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6th December 2019
The Search Begins for the Microlise Driver of The Year 2020
The hunt is on for the UK’s best truck driver.
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6th December 2019
Senior appointments underpin growth at Swadlincote engineering firm
Swadlincote-based engineering firm Musk Process Services has strengthened its team with two senior appointments, as it sets its sights on continued expansion.
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6th December 2019
Solmar Villas repeat best ever British Travel Awards haul
A Midlands provider of hand-picked villas has proved it is the best in its field by securing five major titles at the British Travel Awards.
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6th December 2019
LACE Housing Celebrates Dedicated Staff and Volunteers
As another year draws to a close, Lincolnshire specialist housing provider LACE Housing recognised the hard work of its staff and volunteers at its 20th annual celebration evening.
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6th December 2019
The Nottingham Belfry rebrands as a Delta Hotel by Marriott
It’s been announced today that The Nottingham Belfry Hotel, owned by real estate investment company Aprirose, has rebranded to Delta Hotels by Marriott.
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6th December 2019
Gillotts gets set to spread some Christmas cheer as it pledges to support local charities
Five local charities which help some of the most vulnerable people in the community have received some early Christmas cheer after a Nottinghamshire funeral firm agreed to give them the proceeds from its annual festive fundraiser.
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6th December 2019
Small firms call for shopper support on eve of Small Business Saturday as turnover tops £2 trillion
With tomorrow marking the seventh celebration of Small Business Saturday UK, FSB is urging all shoppers to get out and spend with independent firms.
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6th December 2019
Young Darnell wins match-day VIP prize for highlighting importance of Breakfast Club
Darnell Jefford from Firs Primary School won a VIP day out at Rams match with Queen's Park Rangers after highlighting the importance of Derby schools' Breakfast Club.
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6th December 2019
Bake-off at local recycling firm Casepak raises £1,100 for charity
Leicester-based waste management and recycling firm, Casepak has raised more than £1,100 in aid of charity.
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6th December 2019
Keep it zipped, it’s only harassment!
Award-winning consultant Richard Shakespeare, of Workplace Diversity Solutions, takes a closer look at the issue of workplace discrimination and reflects on the progress made and the work still to be done.
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6th December 2019
Nottingham-based integrated communications provider Adare SEC has continued to implement its transformation strategy with the appointment of a people director to its executive team.
Tracy Toon joins the company from multinational commercial bank Santander to drive its colleague engagement strategy and further enhance the company’s customer experience.
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6th December 2019
How to get the most from the next expo you visit
Expos, trade shows, exhibitions and conferences are a great way to meet new people, discover new businesses and gain new skills, information and knowledge.
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6th December 2019
Bott Ashby invests in the future
Bott enhances its vehicle conversion facilities in Ashby with a new EV ready £1m workshop extension
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6th December 2019
Navigating the legal minefield
As a small business, have you got the right contracts and terms and conditions in place to protect your organisation? And when it comes to resolving disputes, do you have the right ‘go-to’ person to call for advice?
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5th December 2019
Nottingham leisure Complex Encourages People To 'Give Back' This Winter
Nottingham’s leading entertainment and leisure complex, The Cornerhouse will host its very own foodbank this December, encouraging members of the public to give generously over the festive period.
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5th December 2019
A beautiful Christmas event at college salons
Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College’s Revive hair and beauty salons at the Derby Road campus are ready to welcome people to their festive charity event next week.
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5th December 2019
NG seals deal for multimillion-pound regeneration site
Nottingham-based commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have completed a multi-million pound off-market deal in Liverpool.
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5th December 2019
Wilson Vale strengthens operational team
Ashby-based catering company, Wilson Vale, has promoted Henry Towell to its operations team, bringing the number of area managers to twelve.
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5th December 2019
Coalville to Seattle: Patricia finds the right place
The I Found the Right Place programme invites employees working across the UK to tell the company why Amazon is the right place for them and what they love most about life at Amazon.
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5th December 2019
Nottingham home improvement company launches new green initiative
As part of a new drive to operate more sustainably, Beeston-based home improvement business, KLG Rutland, has launched a new environmentally friendly scheme that aims to make operations greener.
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5th December 2019
Hotel operator announced for Nottingham's Guildhall development
Ascena has been named as the hotel operator at the much-anticipated £120 million Guildhall development in Nottingham.
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5th December 2019
Jason’s skills secure silver!
Nottingham College apprentice, Jason Wong, brought home a silver medal on the 23rd November after impressing judges with his woodwork skills at the national finals of the WorldSkills UK Competitions.
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5th December 2019
KH Hair makes homeless plea
KH Hair in Arnold has launched an initiative to help the homeless this winter by collecting donations of much-needed items that will be distributed in Nottingham to those who need them most.
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5th December 2019
Stepnell reported double digit growth in turnover for 2018/19
Construction specialist Stepnell has reported its 2018/19 results, which show a 12% increase in turnover from £146 million in 2017/18 to £164 million, showing a “solid and stable performance.”
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5th December 2019
Howes Percival facilitates the sale of DKL-Marketing to Beysal
Howes Percival has acted for the shareholders of Northampton-based DKL-Marketing Limited (DKL) in its sale of shares to Pat Avenue (HK) Limited.
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5th December 2019
Farm shop's festive support for children's charity
A Northampton farm which specialises in selling freshly cut Christmas trees over the festive period has pledged to help children in care across Northampton.
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5th December 2019
International trade opportunities for small businesses
How easy is it to trade internationally and is your business prepared? Do you know what paperwork you need and how international currencies work? We talk to one of the region’s leading international trade experts about the opportunities on offer.
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4th December 2019
New homes announced to create Leicester waterside development
Three leading property organisations have created an influential partnership to deliver 82 much-needed homes for Leicester on a 4.8-acre site at Abbey Meadows – at the heart of the city’s regeneration area.
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4th December 2019
Ibstock shortlisted for two edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020
Ibstock plc has been shortlisted in two categories for the edie Sustainability Leaders Awards 2020.
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4th December 2019
Colleagues putt their way to glory as they raise funds for the British Heart Foundation
Staff at Derbyshire company Lubrizol raised almost £250 to help fund research into heart disease when they transformed their office into a crazy golf course for a sporting challenge with a difference.
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4th December 2019
Care at Home Company Launches Midlands Franchisee Recruitment Drive
PerCurra, the national care at home franchise, has announced the launch of a recruitment drive to attract new franchisees, with a particular focus on its territories across the Midlands.
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4th December 2019
Wathall’s Further Expands Support For Bereaved Families
Wathall’s, Derby’s longest-established independent funeral directors, has teamed up with The Salvation Army to collect unwanted clothing that will make life easier for bereaved families and help people in need.
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4th December 2019
Sky’s the limit for students’ recruitment skills
West Nottinghamshire College’s travel and tourism students earnt their wings this week (26 November) with one of the UK’s largest airline companies, after going through a rigorous recruitment training day.
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4th December 2019
Find Aim Group on Stand B12 at Love Business EXPO
Stand B12 has just been booked by Aim Group for Love Business EXPO 2020.
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4th December 2019
Shaw Education Trust plans for future growth with new digital HR and payroll system
Shaw Education Trust is undertaking a digital transformation of its HR and payroll processes in partnership with industry specialists MHR to accommodate its future growth.
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4th December 2019
Water testing company set for growth at Northamptonshire business hub
The owners of a renowned water testing company have praised the “excellent balance of space, location and facilities” of the Scott Bader Innovation Centre, which has allowed their business to flourish.
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4th December 2019
Nottinghamshire Renewable Energy Company Celebrates Record Growth in 2019
Nottinghamshire firm, Geo Green Power, have grown from 19 to 29 employees in the last year as it keeps pace with a growing demand for renewable energy installations throughout the UK.
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4th December 2019
East Midlands law firm celebrates national award win
Leading East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons is celebrating after scooping a national Personal Injury Award on 27 November.
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4th December 2019
Stand R10 has been booked for Love Business EXPO
We are a Janitorial and Hygiene supplier, based in Leicestershire we have been establishing ourselves as a premium supplier for 18years - we work with public and private sector business' across the uk.
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4th December 2019
Getting media attention for small businesses
How do you get your small business in the press and why would they want to hear from you? And once you’ve secured some good publicity, how to you capitalise on it?
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3rd December 2019
Howes Percival's Employment team shortlisted for prestigious legal award
Howes Percival's East Midlands Employment and HR team have been shortlisted for the ‘Human Resources: Firm (outside London) of the Year' in the prestigious Legal 500 UK Awards 2020.
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3rd December 2019
Independent eatery opens doors at Middlebeck
Newark eatery Gannets Café has opened the doors to its second venue at the growing neighbourhood of Middlebeck.
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3rd December 2019
Disabilities and attitudes… what’s going on?
Award-winning consultant Richard Shakespeare, of Workplace Diversity Solutions considers how attitudes towards diversity, disabilities have changed.
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3rd December 2019
Children’s charity thrilled by business support for kids’ Christmas party
An East Midlands charity which provides support to the families of children born with a cleft lip or palate has thanked local businesses for backing its annual Christmas party event.
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3rd December 2019
Has marketing changed? An expert perspective
Why does marketing matter to small businesses? And has the way that SMEs need to promote themselves in an increasingly global marketplace changed? We get an expert view from two of the region’s leading marketing professionals.
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2nd December 2019
Loughborough University’s School of Business and Economics (SBE) has been awarded the Small Business Charter Award.
The five-year accreditation, granted by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), recognises the School for helping to support Small and Medium Enterprises, local economies and student enterprise.
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2nd December 2019
Bear-y special visitors donate £4,500 to local hospice
Housebuilder mascots, Buster and Buddy, surprised a local hospice with a special visit to officially present the team with funds raised following a 52km hike.
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2nd December 2019
Mapping the future for Aggregate Industries Contracting
Aggregate Industries Contracting is a national contracting business for all types of pavement surfacing and construction.
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2nd December 2019
Boosting your business with bids, tenders and awards
Does applying for awards add value to your business? And why should you consider getting help with award applications and tender writing? We speak to two of the region’s leading experts about simplifying the application process to get the most value.
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1st December 2019
New Nottingham Serviced Apartments Offer Home from Home for Business Travellers
Heritage Mews, a new development of serviced apartments has launched in Nottingham city centre.
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1st December 2019
Hinckley & Rugby staff to sleep out for homeless
Staff from Hinckley & Rugby Building Society are to sleep out in their car park in Hinckley to gain an insight into the plight of people facing homelessness and to raise money for local charity partner Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland.
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1st December 2019
From Leicester to Las Vegas - Paul Rowlett shares his story of success
What does it take to be a top entrepreneur? How do you overcome the odds to build a multinational, multimillion-pound turnover business from scratch?
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