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News from March 2021


31st March 2021

Nottingham law firm announces string of promotions

Nottingham law firm Rotheras has announced a number of promotions across its departments.
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31st March 2021

EAST MIDLANDS ENGINEERING FIRMS TEAM UP TO SUPPORT QUARRYING INDUSTRY IN THE REGION

International bulk materials handling solutions company Martin Engineering has strengthened its coverage across the East Midlands by joining forces with Wright Engineering, one of the country’s leading specialist engineering services firms.
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31st March 2021

University recognised for its contribution to regional business growth

Supporting businesses across the East Midlands to develop new ideas and products, as well as to cut their carbon footprint, has earned the University of Derby a high ranking in a key national measure of how higher education contributes to society.
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31st March 2021

Liniar leads the way with Investors In Community partnership

Derbyshire-based PVCu systems company Liniar has strengthened its community focus and commitment to ‘doing the right thing’ by joining the Investors in Community platform.
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31st March 2021

Derbyshire brickwork business completes work on £21m medical school at University of Lincoln

Work on a £21m state-of-the-art medical school at the University of Lincoln has been completed by Derbyshire’s Phoenix Brickwork.
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31st March 2021

Housebuilder’s donation helps fill school’s library

A primary school in Northstowe has been able to stock up its library thanks to a donation from a local housebuilder.
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31st March 2021

Lubrizol steps in with a laptops and dongles donation as it digs deep to help bridge Derby’s digital divide

Young people across Derby will be able to continue their online studies at home after a Hazelwood company donated dozens of laptops and bought a host of dongles to allow them to bridge the city’s digital divide.
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31st March 2021

TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SUPER-DEDUCTION

A local lighting company is urging businesses to take advantage of the latest government initiative, which offers huge tax savings and will drastically cut company operating costs.
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31st March 2021

Chesterfield’s first Property and Construction Group launched

A pioneering Chesterfield Property and Construction Group has been launched at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event held on 31 March 2021.
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31st March 2021

Ventola shines a light on Maples Lanes rebuild

A leading UK lighting firm has been called upon to help with the rebuild of an iconic bowling center in Waterloo, Iowa.
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31st March 2021

VICTORIA CENTRE BACKS CAMPAIGN TO BRING BANKSY BACK TO NOTTINGHAM

A campaign to bring back the ‘Hula Girl’ Banksy art piece back to Nottingham has been backed by the city’s Victoria Centre.
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31st March 2021

NG ignites growth for expanding candles company

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have brokered a quick-fire deal to let an industrial unit in Langley Mill.
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31st March 2021

Spring 21 designer radiator clearance sale

Helping you banish the lockdown blues and give your home a designer look make-over with our clearance sale end of line designer radiators.
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31st March 2021

What is the future of the High Street? | TBI Podcast | Episode 10

In this episode, our host interviews Louise Brooke Smith OBE, an internationally renowned strategic planner and one of our contributors for The Business Influencer Publication.
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30th March 2021

D2N2 LEP Launches Local Skills Report

New report sets out the region's skills strengths and actions to address the skills needs in the wake of Covid-19
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30th March 2021

Let mango take you to the movies this summer

A summer of outdoor movie screenings in Derbyshire’s Derwent Valley by QUAD, Derby’s centre for art and film, is being backed by trentbarton’s mango ticketing app.
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30th March 2021

Tewkesbury Borough Council awards Casepak 10,000tpa recycling contract

Leicester-based waste management and recycling firm, Casepak has won a tender to process circa 10,000 tonnes of mixed material from Tewkesbury Borough Council.
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30th March 2021

STEPNELL REPORTS RETURN TO PROFIT IN 2021 AFTER A CHALLENGING 2020

CONSTRUCTION contractor Stepnell says that despite a difficult 2019/20, the company has experienced a sustainable return to profit of £1 million, with a strong order book for this year and into 2022.
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30th March 2021

ISLAND QUARTER TO TRANSFORM CITY LIVING, SAYS LEADING URBAN EXPERT

A WORLD-leading urban scientist has thrown his support behind The Island Quarter in Nottingham during a recent webisode.
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30th March 2021

Slice of Luxury on The Horizon for Homebuyers Seeking Waterside Living in Nottingham

The site of a former social club is soon to be transformed as construction gets underway on the latest luxury riverside development in Nottingham.
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30th March 2021

East Midlands waste management firm opens third multi-million-pound recycling site

Willshee’s Waste & Recycling, based in Burton-upon-Trent, has developed its third recycling site with the support of a unique seven-figure funding package from Lombard Asset Finance, creating more than 30 jobs.
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30th March 2021

Gary Barlow Tribute Artiste To Host Gin, Jammies and Spa Evening in Support of Local Hospice

Join Dan Hadfield, the number one Gary Barlow tribute artiste, as he hosts Gin and Jammies: Just the Tonic on behalf of St Barnabas Hospice.
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30th March 2021

SKG Capital to invest £20 million as it targets regional retail acquisitions

SKG Capital, the retail special situations family office, has said it will invest £20 million in retail and consumer businesses over the coming year.
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30th March 2021

FIRST COMPLETIONS TAKE PLACE AT MAJOR MATLOCK DEVELOPMENT IN THE HEART OF THE DERBYSHIRE DALES

THE first completions have taken place at a brand-new development in Matlock, Derbyshire – in a residential development property deal advised on by leading law firm Nelsons.
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30th March 2021

Promotions and new appointments for growing driver recruitment & logistics company

A positive start to 2021 for temporary driver recruitment and logistics company Route4 Solutions has led to the promotion of Alan Clarke to Sales Director and the appointment of Joanne Soloman as operations co-ordinator.
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30th March 2021

“We couldn’t even afford ink or paper!” Former Foxes CEO marks 30-year anniversary

A Leicestershire businessman is marking 30 years since the revival in fortunes of Leicester City FC.
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30th March 2021

FOOD CONSULTANCY LAUNCHES THE UK’S FIRST SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE TO HELP PRODUCTS REACH SHELVES

LEADING consultancy business The Good Food Group has launched a “first of its kind” subscription service to help exciting and disruptive brands land their products onto retailers’ shelves across the country.
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29th March 2021

G F Tomlinson announces selected community projects for next stage of Local Communities Partnership Programme

Following an initial application process, Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson has revealed its chosen not-for-profit projects that will receive support and guidance from a panel of industry experts, as part of a new collaborative initiative to support commu
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29th March 2021

MEIF invests £100 million into Midlands’ businesses

£100 million has been invested in the region’s small businesses through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).
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29th March 2021

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL COMPANY REAPPOINTED AT MULTIMILLION-POUND NEW LUBBESTHORPE DEVELOPMENT

The Drummond Estate has reappointed sustainable travel specialists, Go Travel Solutions, to continue the successful travel plan coordination work at the 4,250 home New Lubbesthorpe development near Leicester.
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29th March 2021

NFDC officially announces appointment of William Crooks as President.

NFDC, the leading trade body for the demolition industry, officially announces the appointment of Derby-based Cawarden’s Managing Director, William Crooks, as President following the 80th Annual General Meeting of the Federation which took place on Friday
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29th March 2021

A Notts shed manufacturer is warning prices could be set to soar due to a global shortage of timber.

Britons could soon be paying up to fifty per cent more for their garden sheds due to a global shortage of timber.
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29th March 2021

STEPNELL MEETS MAJOR MILESTONES ON MULTIPLE MIDLANDS RESIDENTIAL SCHEMES

NATIONAL contractor Stepnell has made significant progress on three residential projects, based in Leicester.
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29th March 2021

One in four small exporters halt EU sales, three months on from transition end, new study finds

A new FSB survey of more than 1,400 small firms finds that one in five (23%) exporters have temporarily halted sales to European Union (EU) customers and a further 4% have already decided to stop selling into the bloc permanently after new trading rules t
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29th March 2021

Poppy PR Offers 'Video Skills With Radio Star'

Poppy PR has launched a new client video service in partnership with Nottingham’s former Capital FM star Pete Allen.
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26th March 2021

GREEN ENERGY AND THE IMPACT ON COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS

Laurence Lacey, partner in the commercial property team at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares his thoughts on the implications for new commercial developments and re-purposing of existing buildings and estates following the publication of the E
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26th March 2021

NEW LOGISTICS MANAGER AT ROOF TILE FIRM TO MEET GROWING DEMAND

Burton based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has strengthened its management team to meet growing customer demand.
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26th March 2021

TRIPLE WIN FOR EAST MIDS PROPERTY AGENT

EAST MIDLANDS commercial property consultancy Innes England scooped a hattrick of industry awards this month, following an abundance of successful deals across the region.
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26th March 2021

Timms Solicitors Strengthen University Links For The Derby Ram Trail

Long-established law firm Timms Solicitors have expanded their relationship with the University of Derby by teaming up with a former graduate as part of The Derby Ram Trail.
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26th March 2021

Gem of a deal as NG let an office in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors have completed a deal to sell a prominent office building in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
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26th March 2021

Food Packaging Firm a ‘Cut Above’ with 'Expert' £1.1M Machine

After a highly successful 2020, an award-winning Nottingham packaging manufacturer has invested £1.1 million in a new cutting and creasing machine.
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26th March 2021

Nottingham biotech firm raises £2.3m for ‘game changing’ test to combat bovine TB

A University of Nottingham spin-out which has developed a rapid test that could be a ‘game changer’ in combatting tuberculosis (TB) in livestock has secured a £2.3m investment to help bring its product to market.
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26th March 2021

LOVELL HOMES PICKS UP SECOND AWARD THIS MONTH FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Lovell Homes has been recognised for the second time this month with a prestigious award for its outstanding customer service, receiving a Gold award from specialist market research company In-house Research. This news follows the announcement last week
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26th March 2021

Parker Technical Services helps Alexandra Dental Care get back to business.

EJ Parker Technical Services, part of the Edwin James Group, has helped Derbyshire dental practice Alexandra Dental Care get back to business. The installation of new heat recovery ventilation has allowed the practice to significantly reduce the fallow ti
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26th March 2021

UHY NOTTINGHAM STRENGTHENS SENIOR TEAM WITH NEW HIRE

THE Nottingham office of national accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of new tax partner, Richard Stanley.
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25th March 2021

Creative Quarter Nottingham appoint Tamily Cookson as new interim CEO

The Creative Quarter Company, Nottingham’s economic development agency for the creative and digital sector and placing-making organisation for the Creative Quarter locality, has appointed Tamily Cookson as Interim CEO. Previously Programme and Events Mana
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25th March 2021

Businesses set to bridge data scientist skills gap through new University of Nottingham degree apprenticeship

Businesses who want to improve their data quality and become better data-informed, but may lack the right skills to execute a successful strategy in response, have received a boost with the launch of a new Data Scientist degree apprenticeship by the Unive
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25th March 2021

Tecserv UK appoint new commercial fire and security system sales executive

Commercial fire and security company Tecserv UK has appointed Harry Walters as their new technical sales executive.
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25th March 2021

Excello expands East Midlands team with litigation and dispute resolution specialist

John Gordon, a specialist in commercial and property litigation and dispute resolution, has joined national new-model firm Excello Law in Leicestershire in the East Midlands. He has previously been a partner at a number of firms including Knights PLC and
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25th March 2021

BOUYANT DIY AND HOME RENOVATION MARKET SEES BUSINESS SMASH TARGETS

PERMAGROUP, a collection of brands that provide permanent solutions to age-old building problems, has attributed three consecutive record-breaking months to a strengthening market and several key business focuses implemented since the first nationwide loc
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25th March 2021

Robinson’s 2020 Annual report highlights another strong year – strategically, financially and sustainably

Chesterfield, UK – March 2021 - Robinson – the manufacturer specialising in value added custom packaging – has published its 2020 Annual report showcasing a successful year with a revitalised business strategy, increased sales, a radical re-brand and mill
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25th March 2021

ROYTHORNES ASSISTS MACC CARE TO BUY NEXT SITE

MACC CARE GROUP, care developer and operator in the Midlands, has acquired a new site in Solihull, with the assistance of Midland’s real estate experts Roythornes Solicitors.
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25th March 2021

BIRDS BAKERY RAISES MORE THAN £50K FOR CHARITY IN 2020

FAMILY-RUN Birds Bakery has raised an outstanding £53,000 in total for a selection of its chosen charities throughout 2020 and has announced the charities it will be supporting this year.
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25th March 2021

Leicester based food safety expert gives advice on outdoor dining ahead of April reopening

With the government gradually easing lockdown restrictions across the UK, it won’t be long until restaurants and pubs are once again rushed off their feet.
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25th March 2021

Cockburn Vets in Leicestershire awarded Gold in the Best UK Vet Awards 2021

Today the winners of the Best UK Vet Awards were revealed with Cockburn Vets based in Coalville, being named the Best Vet in the UK in 2021.
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25th March 2021

D2N2 LEP awards £7.99m to Nottingham City Council to facilitate Broadmarsh redevelopment

The award will allow for preparation of the site as part of the wider Nottingham Southside redevelopment.
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25th March 2021

Leicester-based food safety expert gives advice on outdoor dining ahead of April reopening​

Daniel Reid, Chief Marketing Officer at Leicester-based Navitas Safety, discusses outdoor management while providing an insight as to how catering and hospitality businesses can reopen their outdoor spaces safely.
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25th March 2021

First Fence says it will be launching new ranges every month during the remainder of 2021

First Fence, the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of security and temporary fencing, has stated its intention to reveal new products and ranges every single month for the remainder of 2021.
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25th March 2021

First Fence says it will be launching new ranges every month during the remainder of 2021

First Fence, the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of security and temporary fencing, has stated its intention to reveal new products and ranges every single month for the remainder of 2021.
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25th March 2021

31 March KuKu Cocktail Hour - connect with thousands!

Cocktails & business connections with 1000s
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24th March 2021

CHANCE TO SHINE FOR EAST MIDLANDS CONSTRUCTION AS AWARDS RETURN

BUSINESSES working in the built environment in the East Midlands are being encouraged to celebrate their successes following a hugely challenging year for the construction industry.
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24th March 2021

Nottingham-based Landscape architect appointed to North Walsham heritage project

Exciting progress has been made for the North Walsham High Street Heritage Action Zone project.
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24th March 2021

Home kitchens become student learning zones

Meals on wheels has a whole new meaning for catering and hospitality students at West Nottinghamshire College thanks to an innovative project involving learning from home.
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24th March 2021

Win signed book and business coaching from former Foxes Chief Executive

Former Leicester City Football Club Chief Executive Barrie Pierpoint has teamed up with Love Business News to offer readers the chance to win a signed copy of his latest book, plus three days of business coaching.
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24th March 2021

MEGHAN MARKLE HELPS HIMMAH CHARITY WITH £10K DONATION

The Duchess of Sussex has donated £10,000 from The Royal Foundation to local charity Himmah, a Hyson Green community project that tackles poverty, racism and social exclusion.
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24th March 2021

New sales director Neil signs up as Invictus Group gears up for a post-lockdown telecoms boom

A sales manager who has spent the past 25 years supplying telecoms systems to the world’s biggest companies has been recruited by Derbyshire’s Invictus Group to help spearhead its post-lockdown expansion plans.
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24th March 2021

MORLEY HAYES SET TO BE THE FIRST GOLF COMPLEX IN ENGLAND TO REOPEN

Derbyshire golf complex Morley Hayes is set to be the first golf centre in England to reopen when lockdown restrictions are lifted on Monday, marking the first steps on the road to recovery for the golf industry.
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24th March 2021

Ecology consultancy team walks a million steps for charity

Employees, family members, friends and suppliers to ecology consultancy RammSanderson have walked or ran over one million steps and raised over £3,500 so far for The Downs Syndrome Association. The initiative was arranged for Sunday 21 March to celebrate
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24th March 2021

“All Sorted” – work experience leads to permanent role with award-winning communications agency

Sorted Communications take on marketing and communications assistant
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24th March 2021

MILLER HOMES CELEBRATES FIVE STAR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Miller Homes has retained its five-star customer satisfaction rating in the Home Builders Federation National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey.
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24th March 2021

A million journeys on trent barton’s mango app

trent barton’s mango app for smartphones has surpassed a milestone in a million – so far 1,022,762 bus journeys have been made using the mango app since its launch last summer.
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24th March 2021

UHY Hacker Young Nottingham adds new partner to tax team

The Nottingham office of national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of new tax partner, Richard Stanley.
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24th March 2021

200 Degrees Coffee to open in Manchester

Nottingham-based coffee roasters 200 Degrees Coffee is delighted to announce that its 12th coffee shop will open in The Hybrid Building, Mosley Street, Manchester towards the end of May.
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24th March 2021

CHAMBER FIRST TO SIGN UP TO HEALTH-SAFETY SEAL TO ENSURE SAFE RETURN TO WORKPLACES

East Midlands Chamber of Commerce has signed up to a new building health and safety accreditation to ensure their offices have a recognised safety seal in time for the anticipated return of employees and visitors to their offices in Chesterfield, Nottingh
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24th March 2021

JOHN LANGTON PROMOTION TO E-COMMERCE OPERATIONS MANAGER

As ecommerce continues to grow, Spatial Global choose an IT expert to oversee channel development
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24th March 2021

RAISING AWARENESS OF THE LATEST MAIL SCAMS

With more people than ever using the internet for ecommerce, online banking and other everyday functions, the scammers are getting ever more devious in how to trick the unsuspecting into giving away valuable personal information.
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24th March 2021

Leicester energy expert claims electric heating will be the basis of sustainable home working

Keith Bastian, CEO and founder of Leicester-based Fischer Future Heat, explains how homeowners can diversify their homes to meet new remote office needs.
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24th March 2021

The Challenges of Running an Events Business During a Pandemic | TBI Podcast | Episode 9

In this episode, our host interviews Brad Burton, entrepreneur and best-selling author of Now What?. We explore Brad's journey to setting up a successful networking business, we learn about how he has coped during the current climate and how he has had to
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23rd March 2021

FOUR NEW RECRUITS JOIN RG+P’S THRIVING QS TEAM

The QS team at multi-disciplinary design practice,rg+p has welcomed four new team members following a sustained period of growth.
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23rd March 2021

Leicestershire Entrepreneur’s Networking Group Goes From Strength to Strength with First Franchise Deal

Leicestershire based entrepreneur, John Whitbread, has secured the first franchise deal for his Midlands networking group, Cognates, after already seeing vast growth through Covid.
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23rd March 2021

Bring Back Our Banksy!

Nottingham resident launches campaign to bring ‘Hula Girl’ back to the City and puts a call out for the mystery poster creator
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23rd March 2021

Partnership distributes 20,000 ‘thank you’ bags to front line NHS workers

More than 20,000 gift-bags for NHS staff have been distributed to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic – thanks to a partnership between leadingsampling agency,The Goody Bag Company,and full-service logistics provider, Leicestershire-based Le
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23rd March 2021

Lockdown Entrepreneurs Spearhead Virtual Office Surge

Oberoi Business Hub in Derby’s Pride Park reports a steady surge in demand for virtual office support – particularly from start up businesses launched during this and previous national lockdowns
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23rd March 2021

Ward secures waste contract with Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has been awarded a two year waste container contract with Derbyshire County Council, with an option to extend for a further two years.
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23rd March 2021

Magma Corporate Finance and Howes Percival advise Eurokey Recycling on sale to R economy Group

Magma Corporate Finance is pleased to have advised on the sale of Leicester-based Eurokey Recycling to Telford-based Reconomy Group.
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23rd March 2021

Wathall’s Signs Sponsorship Support For Clifton CC

Family-owned funeral directors Wathall’s have agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with Clifton Cricket Club.
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23rd March 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts Group Goes Live with Microlise Proof of Delivery Solution Across 3,000 Vehicles

LKQ Euro Car Parts, the UK’s largest distributor of parts for all makes of cars and LGVs, has just deployed Microlise’s full Journey Management and Proof of Delivery (POD) solution across its network of 3,000 vans.
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23rd March 2021

£5 million business growth programme launched for Derby

Derby City Council is to launch a £5 million programme to help businesses in the city innovate and expand, creating hundreds of new jobs for the city.
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22nd March 2021

Koi Sports is match-fit for future growth

For many businesses, 2020 was possibly a year they would rather forget.
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22nd March 2021

GROWTH HUB SUPPORT FOR FOOD AND DRINK SECTOR IS A RECIPE FOR GROWTH

Food and drink producers have had to adapt and diversify over the last 12 months in order to survive.
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22nd March 2021

'Social Housing Could Help Build Our Way Out of The pandemic', Claims Derby Construction Boss in First White Paper

An Ilkeston construction boss has released a report which describes how the UK could build its way out of a looming post-Covid recession and save billions of pounds for the taxpayer.
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22nd March 2021

TWO PROMOTIONS AT GROWING NOTTINGHAM ACCOUNTANCY FIRM

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, local accountancy practice Page Kirk LLP has announced the promotion of two key members of staff.
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22nd March 2021

ANOTHER APPRENTICE FOR PURPOSE MEDIA

A second apprentice has joined web development, creative and digital marketing agency Purpose Media, with a further two new apprenticeship places still on offer.
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22nd March 2021

A leading property consultancy has won a five-year contract to provide property and surveying services to Southern Water.

Fisher German has been awarded the contract to manage Southern Water’s property portfolio, which consists of around 7,000 acres in the south east of England stretching from Kent to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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22nd March 2021

Nestlé Waters’ Buxton site first in UK to secure top score for water stewardship

The home of Buxton water is the first site in the UK to achieve the prestigious Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard certification with platinum status.
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22nd March 2021

Bolt tightening ceremony marks another milestone in Chesterfield Waterside

Progress on the town’s £340 million Chesterfield Waterside scheme has taken another step forward with the completion of the steel framework for One Waterside Place.
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22nd March 2021

Derby businesses partner to deliver unique team rebuilding and development experiences

Derby-based businesses AWD Development Solutions Ltd. and Altered Reality Zone (ARZ) are partnering to deliver unique team development and improvement events for businesses and organisations.
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22nd March 2021

LLEP publishes results of Business Tracker Survey, 78% of businesses feel optimistic for the future

The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP), has released the results of its annual Business Tracker Survey. The survey collates the views and opinions of local businesses, and helps the LLEP to understand their needs. This in turn
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22nd March 2021

Motive PR named one of the best in Europe

The team at digital PR agency Motive is celebrating after being named one of the very best digital agencies in Europe.
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22nd March 2021

Success for Derby training firm as pioneering programme for women in the utilities sector shows results

Develop Training is seeing the first signs of success from a national training programme designed to champion women in the utilities industry.
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22nd March 2021

ADDO FOOD GROUP LAUNCHES 2021 GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME

MARKET-LEADING chilled pastry producer Addo Food Group has launched its first graduate employment programme this month (March 2021) as part of its plans to attract high-quality talent into the food manufacturing industry.
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22nd March 2021

Online business community celebrates first anniversary

An online community, set up to help business owners in the East Midlands to connect and support one another through the challenges of lockdown, is celebrating its first birthday.
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20th March 2021

Free surgeries launched to protect firms and workers

Two leading UK consultancies have launched free advice surgeries to protect firms and workers from the dangers of asbestos and health and safety failures.
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19th March 2021

TAYLOR&EMMET OFFERS FREE WILLS FOR CHARITY

Probate experts at Bakewell solicitors, Taylor&Emmet LLP, are supporting local charity, Helen’s Trust, by participating in its forthcoming wills month.
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19th March 2021

Local school undergoes ambitious upgrades following successful CIF bid

MAC Construction Consultants oversee project at South Wigston High School
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19th March 2021

Catch of the day as NG provides retail boost for Nottingham

The retail sector in Arnold, Nottingham, has been given a much-needed boost after commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors brokered a deal for a fast-growing fishmonger to open a third outlet.
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19th March 2021

SELL HIGH, SELL FAST: FREE WEBINAR FOR HOME SELLERS

LEADING home staging business Lemon and Lime Interiors will be hosting an interactive webinar for vendors next week (Thursday 25 March) to give property sellers advice on how to improve the sale of their home.
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19th March 2021

Bristol Street Motors Renault & Dacia Nottingham has demonstrated its knowledge and expertise in the electric vehicle market to gain Electric Vehicle Approved Status (EVA).

The scheme has been created by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and is endorsed by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and the Energy Saving Trust (EST). The goal of the scheme is to enhance dealerships’ understandin
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19th March 2021

Share your talents on our virtual stage

Chesterfield residents are being invited to share their talents in a virtual talent show called Chesterfield 2Gether.
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19th March 2021

Sector surges as KFC business is sold to fellow franchisee

KFC UK & Ireland franchisee, the Castlebarn group of companies, comprising 13 restaurants in South East London and Kent area, has been sold to a fellow KFC franchisee, the Caskade Group, for an undisclosed sum.
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19th March 2021

AUTISM CHARITY BOOSTED BY DONATION FROM AMAZON TEAM

A regional autism charity has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Daventry.
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19th March 2021

AN award-winning Derbyshire IT firm is working with electrical goods and cleaning giants Vax to provide the cutting-edge technology needed to increase their growth in the UK.

Axess Systems, one of the country’s leading IT service providers, has agreed a deal to help Vax with a redesign of their infrastructure and ongoing maintenance. Using VMWare and Dell Technologies, Vax will be able to increase productivity, boost revenue a
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18th March 2021

Henry Brothers reaches key point in Derbyshire school scheme

Contractor Henry Brothers has reached a key point in the construction of the new £13.2m Alfreton Park Community Special School with the completion of the steel frame.
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18th March 2021

5 STAR STANDARDS REWARDED AT LOVELL

Today it is announced that Lovell has been awarded the highest rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 2021 National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. Receiving five stars, Lovell is acknowledged for its committed approach to customer service
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18th March 2021

Sunny Accountants calls on businesses to invest in their future through the new super-deduction

Businesses across Nottinghamshire and beyond should evaluate and reassess their future investment plans in light of the tax-saving opportunities offered by the new super-deduction, according to Sunny Accountants. This new capital allowance scheme, announ
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18th March 2021

Over £23m to be invested in council housing across Chesterfield

More than £23 million is to be spent improving and increasing the housing supply across Chesterfield – as part of Chesterfield Borough Council’s commitment to enhance the borough’s housing offer and meet the needs of residents.
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18th March 2021

Interest rates remain the same: UK’s largest accountancy firm for SMEs comments

In response to today’s announcement on interest rates remaining the same, Paul Clifford, Midlands Regional CEO of Azets, the UK's largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said:
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18th March 2021

MAKING MOVES: CPW BOLSTERS TEAM WITH HAT-TRICK OF NEW ROLES

NATIONAL M&E engineering experts, Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) marks a successful end to the financial year with two promotions and a new appointment in its East Midlands team. With significant investment in construction suggesting a promising year for the se
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18th March 2021

Encore Accelerates into 2021 with New Nottingham Driving Division

Leading and award-winning national recruitment agency Encore Personnel has accelerated into 2021 with the launch of a brand new Driving Division in Nottingham, to source specialist freight and delivery drivers for its logistics clients across the East Mid
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18th March 2021

Derbyshire legal experts join forces to launch “truly” client-focused law firm

A group of solicitors has joined forces to deliver a fresh approach to clients following the launch of a new Derbyshire law firm.
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18th March 2021

TAB East Midlands members join forces for antiques marketplace launch

TAB East Midlands has brought together two of its members, who have now joined forces to promote the launch of a new online antiques marketplace.
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18th March 2021

Vertu Motors has invested £650,000 to create a new destination for East Midlands motorcycle enthusiasts.

Vertu Honda Motorcycles Nottingham has now relocated from the existing site on Haydn Road to a new home forming part of a Honda Franchise Supersite on Lenton Lane, Nottingham.
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17th March 2021

Chesterfield East-West Cycling and Walking Route

Chesterfield Borough Council has welcomed a planned investment of £1.6million to improve active travel in the borough.
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17th March 2021

Leading Midlands Events Company Launch Brand New Escape Room

The harsh climate Covid-19 has thrown businesses into has caused many in the hospitality and events industry to get creative and take their companies into new territory. One of those businesses is Eventurous, a leading events and team building company bas
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17th March 2021

Is lack of an agreed Net Zero Carbon definition hampering decarbonisation efforts, asks Focus?

Sustainability experts at Focus have questioned whether the lack of an agreed Net Zero Carbon (NZC) definition is hampering the built environment’s decarbonisation efforts.
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17th March 2021

Tree planting to welcome spring

Around 3000 trees have been planted in Chesterfield to mark the arrival of spring - while improving biodiversity and creating new wildlife habitats in the borough.
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17th March 2021

Howes Percival helps cement deal for Agar Dry Mortar

Howes Percival has acted for Dutch-owned aggregates business, Agar Dry Mortar, on its acquisition of the J Clubb group of companies - leading suppliers of concrete, aggregates, and other construction materials to customers across the South East.
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17th March 2021

Hockley Hustle Presents An Album of Collaborations To Raise Funds For Homeless Support Charity Emmanuel House

An album of collaborations featuring an intriguing line up of established and emerging artists from Nottingham has been put together by Hockley Hustle after a successful bid to secure Arts Council funding.
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17th March 2021

Midland LEP’s celebrate two Freeports

Freeports of East Midlands Airport and Humber Ports to be key components of levelling up the Midlands.
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17th March 2021

How the life science sector has shot up the investment agenda as vaccinations are rolled out

The past twelve months have showcased the importance of medical developments like never before. Innovation in the life sciences sector has been headline news around the globe and all aspects of the healthcare system have been under the microscope
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17th March 2021

Green energy risk warning for East Midlands developers and landowners as renewable projects gather pace

East Midlands energy developers and landowners are jeopardising the profitability of renewable projects by failing to adequately cover the financial risks faced, an insurance expert has warned.
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17th March 2021

NEW INDUSTRIAL PARK UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN LUTTERWORTH PROVES POPULAR

A new industrial/warehouse park currently under construction in Lutterworth is proving so popular that 50% of the units have been sold or let off plan, reports Commercial Property Consultancy, Wells McFarlane.
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17th March 2021

EAT YOUR HEART OUT – NORTH NOTTS FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK

North Notts BID has kick-started its plans for this year’s North Notts Food Festival - which will be held on Saturday 3 July 2021 - following the government’s announcement about the easing of lockdown.
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17th March 2021

The Strengths, Successes & Challenges for Immigrant Entrepreneurs | TBI Podcast | Episode 8

In this episode, our host interviews Phillippe Legrain, founder of OPEN and a highly respected advisor to global agencies when discussing immigration and entrepreneurship. We explore the important contribution of immigrants when discussing their role as e
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17th March 2021

TDW Distribution Selects Microlise As Technology Partner For The Long Haul

TDW Distribution will deploy the Microlise product suite to support greater fleet intelligence, efficiency, safety and communication.
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17th March 2021

Business demand for office space increases as Mansfield Innovation Centre welcomes four new customers

Mansfield Innovation Centre says that the planned easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions is generating increased demand from local businesses for high-quality office space. Four new customers joined the centre’s thriving business community recently.
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16th March 2021

WORK STARTS ON A NEW SPA AT BREEDON PRIORY HEALTH CLUB

Work has commenced on the scheme to create a new luxury spa at Breedon Priory Health Club in Melbourne.
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16th March 2021

Local man shares ‘super-human effort’ of hospital staff to save his life

A businessman and keen cyclist from Rutland has shared his experience of being diagnosed with COVID-19, hospitalised and later entered into clinical trials that put him on a path to recovery, thanks to medical and research staff at Leicester’s Hospitals.
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16th March 2021

Trentbarton welcomes new National Bus Strategy

The East Midlands bus operator trentbarton has welcomed the new £3bn National Bus Strategy announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson
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16th March 2021

PERMISSION GRANTED FOR FIRE STATION AT VESUVIUS, WORKSOP

Bassetlaw District Council yesterday granted planning permission for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s new fire station on a 0.8 acre site at the Vesuvius development site, off Sandy Lane in Worksop.
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16th March 2021

Magma advise on sale of market leading mortuary solutions business

East Midlands based Magma Corporate Finance have advised on the sale of Flexmort - the market leader in flexible mortuary cooling solutions –who has been acquired by a group of investors led by Noar, Limited (“Noar”).
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16th March 2021

Staveley’s £25m regeneration plans to be put under the spotlight at Celebrate Chesterfield 2021

Forging ahead with regeneration plans in lockdown, the latest developments for the Staveley areawill be unveiled at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event on Wednesday 31 March.
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16th March 2021

Project Delivery across the nation launched by Derby’s doughnut makers

A Derbyshire artisan bakery is taking its wildly decorated doughnuts nationwide delivering to sweet-toothed individuals across the country for the very first time.
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16th March 2021

Business IT provider recognised as best in Derby

Neuways is delighted to announce they have received the 2021 ‘Best in IT Support and Cyber Security Solutions – Derby’ award.
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16th March 2021

LEP approves £2.1 Million Grant for Extension at Stamford College

A construction and automotive skills facility at Stamford College is to be extended thanks to a £2.1 million grant from the Getting Building Fund.
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16th March 2021

Companies show resilience during pandemic and take office space in Derby

Two companies have shown huge resilience during the pandemic, managing to expand their companies and take office space in Derby. Cornerstone Facilities Ltd are taking permanent office space just 11 months after setting up,and Professional Heating Solution
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16th March 2021

Wavensmere Homes welcomes new Director of Development

Brad Critcher has been appointed the new Director of Development.
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15th March 2021

Students discover ancient healing techniques

Beauty therapy students from West Nottinghamshire College discovered more about alternative therapies and Chinese medicine from a practitioner who has treated many well-known celebrities through her beauty and wellness business.
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15th March 2021

LEADING HOUSEBUILDER REVEALS LATEST INVESTMENT IN THE EAST MIDLANDS

Nottingham-based housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, has built 622 homes in its operational area during the past year and contributed over £102m to the UK’s economic output.
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15th March 2021

Business Lender Deliversover £6m to Help SMEs in the East Midlands and South East Midlands

First Enterprise – Enterprise Loansare delighted to announce they have delivered£6.7 million of Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) small business loans to SMEs in the East Midlands and South East Midlands.
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15th March 2021

Encore Celebrates Momentous Success of Staff During Pandemic

Award-winning recruitment firm, Encore Personnel, has celebrated the momentous achievements of its 200 plus staff over the last 12 months – many of whom are key workers – during its annual awards ceremony, which this year took place virtually.
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15th March 2021

NG seals deal for 28,000 sq ft Derbyshire deal as warehousing demand booms

A fast-growing firm which has been making PPE in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is expanding in Derbyshire.
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15th March 2021

Tickled pink: Lincolnshire gin wins Gold at World Gin Awards

Marie Jeanne’s Pink Gin has been awarded Gold Winner in the national round of the World Gin Awards.
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15th March 2021

A Nottingham-based confectionery company has made its staff happier, healthier and more productive thanks to a free mental health programme.

TTK Confectionery, located on the Robin Hood Industrial Estate, signed up to mental health charity Mind’s Mental Health at Work Commitment – which consists of six mental health ‘standards’ it must uphold – to help improve staff wellbeing which had been pu
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12th March 2021

Local Breakfast Club Wins Kellogg’s Prize

A Derby businesswoman is appealing to fellow companies to step up their support for an initiative whose goal is to ensure that no child in the city goes to school hungry, following one of the schools winning a national award.
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12th March 2021

Axess Systems make double appointments as they welcome Ian and Greg

A DERBYSHIRE IT firm has bolstered its team by recruiting two new members of staff.
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12th March 2021

Derbyshire vet warns of tough times ahead for your pet’s mental health after lockdown

The founder of a mobile vet service has raised concerns over the potential increase in pet mental health problems when work patterns return to normal.
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12th March 2021

A senior figure at the UK’s leading online flooring retailer has moved into a new role.

Josh Ashby has become UK Flooring Direct’s Chief Digital Officer, having previously held the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
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12th March 2021

WEBISODE: WILL NOTTINGHAM BE THE FIRST TRUE 15-MINUTE CITY

PROFESSOR Carlos Moreno, world-leading expert and creator of the internationally recognised ‘15-minute city’ concept, is set to join a panel of industry professionals for an upcoming CC Live webisode hosted by The Island Quarter and Cartwright Communicati
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12th March 2021

Wathall’s Reveal Sneak Preview Of Ram Trail Sculpture

Wathall’s, which is Derbys longest-established independent funeral directors,have revealed a sneak preview of the sculpture which the company has sponsored as part of this summer’s Derby Ram Trail.
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12th March 2021

KuKu Connect: Your invitation to go global Friday, 19th March 12-2.45pm

Remember to book your complimentary ticket for Business Live Global - 19th March
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11th March 2021

DEMOLITION WORK STARTS AHEAD OF PHASE ONE OF THE £200 MILLION BECKETWELL PROJECT

The£200m regeneration of the Becketwell area of Derby city centre has moved a step closer, after demolition work started on the former Central United Reformed Church and properties on Victoria Street.
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11th March 2021

Leading Construction Recruitment Experts Join Thorn Baker

Thorn Baker Construction appoint duo of industry experts to its Nottingham construction brand.
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11th March 2021

Here’s what employers need to know about the latest furlough scheme extension

Designed to prevent mass redundancies during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been extended once again until 30 September 2021 and to prepare for this change, here’s what employers need to know.
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11th March 2021

LEICESTERSHIRE HOUSEBUILDER KITS OUT POLY TUNNEL FOR LOROS PATIENTS

Mulberry Homes has donated £1000 to LOROS to support its vital work during the pandemic and kit out its newly-built Poly Tunnel.
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11th March 2021

DERBY EVENTS COMPANY SUCCESSFULLY DIVERSIFIES INTO ONLINE TRAINING PROVIDER

Like many businesses, Derby based specialist events company Practice Enterprise had to close the doors on the business last year as a face-to-face event provider to the legal, accountancy and dentistry professions due to Covid-19 and the lockdown restrict
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11th March 2021

NOTTINGHAM RUGBY OFFERS SUPPORTERS THE CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY

NOTTINGHAM RUGBY is delighted to announce the launch of #NameTheShirt – an exciting fundraising initiative for the upcoming 2021/22 Greene King IPA Championship season.
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11th March 2021

New MD and charity fundraisinghelps Leicestershire-based Lemonpath mark 15 years in business

Leicestershire-based Lemonpath, a leading contract packing and full-service logistics provider, has appointed Naresh Patel as its new managing director
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11th March 2021

Sorted Communications CEO to be panellist at Inside Government conference

Nottingham agency owner will provide tips for effective remote working
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11th March 2021

New University of Nottingham Electro-mechanical Engineering degree apprenticeship launched

A new Electro-mechanical Engineering degree apprenticeship launched by the University of Nottingham is set to transform the way firms attract recruits and upskill existing staff – and ultimately produce apprentices who can solve business-specific problems
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11th March 2021

THE IMPACT OF THE ENERGY WHITE PAPER ON THE HOUSE BUILDING SECTOR

Philip Brown, Commercial Property partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, comments on the impact of the Government’s energy white paper on the house building sector.
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11th March 2021

Azets advises on ninth deal in ten weeks with sale of Buildit

Azets advises on the multi-million-pound sale of Buildit to Grant & Stone
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11th March 2021

TEQ’s COVID-19 testing kits boosted by enhanced presentation and component protection

Leading European thermoformer TEQ – which has delivered a range of medical packaging solutions to meet customer demand during the pandemic – is now manufacturing high quality COVID-19 testing kits.
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11th March 2021

DOUBLE WHAMMY OF LETTINGS AT WORKSOP NETWORKCENTRE

NSM has let two units at the Shireoaks Networkcentre on Coach Crescent in Worksop.
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11th March 2021

RHCV Unveils Latest Investment

As the business continues to grow apace, East Midlands leading independent Renault trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has invested in a new brand image which better reflects the company’s growth.
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11th March 2021

SERVING ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CAN SAVE OVER £5K ON A DREAM CAR

Serving armed forces personnel and UK veterans in Nottinghamshire have special access to year-round discounts on a brand new car or motorbike of their dreams, thanks to specialist car group, Motorfinity.
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11th March 2021

Apprentice joiner wins top accolade with national housebuilder

Matthew Allwood, who works at the housebuilder’s Berry Hill development in Mansfield, was given the award for his hard work, dedication and going above and beyond by helping with customer care repairs across the site.
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11th March 2021

HAVi Technologies appoints non-executive director

HAVi Technologies, the UK’s leading specialist in Hand Arm Vibration solutions and services, has appointed Dave Palmer as non-executive director to the Board.
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11th March 2021

Cosy Direct to honour city charity Derby Kids Camp with specially-decorated Ram sculpture which will form part of Derby Rams Trail exhibition

A DERBYSHIRE business which supplies responsibly-sourced equipment to schools and nurseries will honour the city charity of which it is a proud patron when the Derby Ram Trail exhibition opens later this year.
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10th March 2021

New era for Ashbourne hair salon

Mother and daughter team ‘come home’ to Ashbourne
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10th March 2021

Toyota Manufacturing UK Supports Safe and Sound

Toyota Manufacturing UK Charitable Trust has donated nearly £5,000 to Derbyshire child exploitation charity Safe and Sound to support their outreach work programme.
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10th March 2021

LLEP LAUNCHES DIGITAL POVERTY CALL FOR EVIDENCE TO ASSESS DIGITAL NEEDS IN LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE

The Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership Ltd. (LLEP) has launched a Call for Evidence on digital poverty in Leicester and Leicestershire.
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10th March 2021

Senior hire for fast-growing Octavian IT

Managed IT services firm Octavian IT has continued its rapid expansion by doubling its headcount in the last quarter.
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10th March 2021

NLT launches free walk-in advice service to support unemployed people in Derbyshire

Walk-in service will help unemployed people get work ready ahead of lockdown lifting
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10th March 2021

Derby businesses collaborate to create beer and fashion-inspired gift box

DESCRIBED as the UK’s Real Ale Capital and with a wealth of independent retailers selling from the city, Derby is as famous for its beer and small businesses as it is its Rolls-Royce engines and Bombardier trains.
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10th March 2021

New appointments join Securiscape as it prepares to meet an increase in demand

A UK manufacturer of HVM street security products has recruited two new members of staff to help streamline its operations and strengthen its supply chain as it prepares for increased levels of activity throughout the rest of the year.
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10th March 2021

East Midlands housebuilder bolsters team

An East Midlands housebuilder has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new Area Sales Manager.
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10th March 2021

Senior hire for Midlands contractor following successful framework appointments

Midlands-contractor G F Tomlinson http://www.gftomlinson.co.uk/ has appointed an operations manager for the West Midlands as the company looks to cement its strong presence and reputation in the region.
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10th March 2021

CHILDREN’S CHARITY BOOSTED BY DONATION FROM AMAZON TEAM

A Nottingham-based children’s charity has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon team in Kegworth.
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10th March 2021

FLORIST TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DONATE HUNDREDS OF MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUETS

FAMILY-RUN online florist Bunches has shown its commitment to delivering happiness this Mother’s Day with a donation of blooms to local schools in Nottingham.
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10th March 2021

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction bucking national trend on number of female employees

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction is bucking the national trend when it comes to the number of women being employed on site.
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10th March 2021

New partnership makes Pro-Noctis the beating heart of the workplace

Pro-Noctis Human Performance, teams up with Firstbeat Technologies to bring the power of science into the workplace. The new strategic partnership will equip employers with meaningful insight, and actionable advice and guidance, that will help them to boo
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10th March 2021

Sam Gelder takes on seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for The Gelder Charitable Trust and Cancer Research

From Saturday 6th March to Friday 12th March, Sam Gelder will be taking on the challenge of completing ‘7 marathons in 7 days’.
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10th March 2021

The Secrets of Crisis Management | The Business Influencer Podcast | Episode 7

In this episode, our host interviews Jonathan Hemus, founder of crisis management company Insignia and author of Crisis Proof. We discuss how to anticipate and plan for a crisis.
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10th March 2021

Leading Midlands headquartered, multi award-winning Civil Engineering business is sold to RSK

Midlands based advisers, Smith Cooper Corporate Finance and Flint Bishop Solicitors recently acted on a deal that sees Loughborough headquartered Pendragon Holdings, which trades as CR Civil Engineering Limited (CRC), sold to the UK’s leading environmenta
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10th March 2021

Students career ahead with planning their futures

As National Careers Week (NCW) launched, the importance of future careers and training with advice from some well-known figures was on the agenda for students at West Nottinghamshire College.
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9th March 2021

Food Innovation Centre offers sustainable packaging advice

Food and drink manufacturers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are being urged to take advantage of free advice about the latest developments in sustainable packaging ahead of new regulations which are expected to come into force in two years.
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9th March 2021

Pennine Healthcare Recognises Employees’ Commitment With Special Deal

Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned medical manufacturers, has handed over ownership of the company to its 200 employees to reward their loyalty and pave the way for future growth.
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9th March 2021

TWO YOUNG FEMALE ENGINEERS SAY APPRENTICESHIPS ARE A KEY ROUTE TO STEM DIVERSITY

IT’S NO SECRET that the UK construction sector is suffering from a serious skills shortage, with a reported 182,000 new engineers alone needed each year to bridge the gap.
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9th March 2021

ZERO-CARBON COURIER EXPANDS FLEET FOLLOWING FUNDING WIN

Nottingham based cycle courier, Veload has been awarded over £11,000 in grant funding from Nottingham City Council’s Workplace Travel Service to expand its fleet of cargo bikes and broaden its zero-carbon last-mile delivery operations in the city.
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9th March 2021

Rotheras expands firm with six new appointments

Nottingham law firm Rotheras has made six new appointments, including three new associates, two of whom are senior associates.
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9th March 2021

LEADING CONSULTANCY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FEMALE ENGINEERS OF TOMORROW

ACCORDING to statistics published by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES), a mere 12.37% of all engineers in the UK are female. While it’s no secret that engineering has historically been a male-dominated industry, leading multi-disciplinary engineering
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9th March 2021

Engineering firm secures £100,000 loan to prepare for busy summer ahead

A Nottinghamshire engineering company which suffered a slowdown in trade due to the pandemic has received a £100,000 CBILS-backed loan from NPIF – Mercia Debt Finance, that is managed by Mercia and
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9th March 2021

Neuways celebrate double apprentice successes

IT specialists Neuways are celebrating the achievements of two apprentices as they have passed their courses with flying colours despite extreme pandemic disruption.
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9th March 2021

CONSTRUCTION BIG HITTERS ADDED TO BOARD

REPRESENTATIVES from some of the construction industry’s biggest names have been added to the board of Constructing Excellence Midlands.
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9th March 2021

NEW MEDITATION CENTRE TO OPEN IN HISTORIC LANDMARK NOTTS BUILDING

A LANDMARK listed building in Gedling is set to re-open its doors as a meditation centre, following a deal brokered by East Midlands commercial property consultant Innes England.
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9th March 2021

R.E.A.L Creative Digital unveils new LED advertising board in Pleasley

Local businesses in Mansfield and the surrounding areas have the opportunity to promote themselves on new digital advertising boards in and around the town.
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9th March 2021

Eastern housebuilder paves the way for women in construction

Lovell Breaking Ground for Women in Construction
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9th March 2021

New Property Practice Launches in East Midlands

Multi award-winning commercial property practice M1 Agency is expanding into the East Midlands and North.
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9th March 2021

Schlüter-Systems strengthens team by appointing new Head of Marketing

As part of an ongoing commitment to delivering a full and diverse marketing mix across all channels, tile and stone installation experts Schlüter-Systems is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Holey.
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9th March 2021

SITE MANAGER RECOGNISED FOR CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE IN NEWARK

A Barratt Homes Site Manager in Newark has been recognised for his construction excellence after winning aprestigious Seal of Excellence award in the National Housebuilding Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job awards.
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9th March 2021

NG joins the culture club with letting of long-vacant Long Row space

Nottingham is set to get a new arts venue after a commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors brokered a deal to find new tenants for long-vacant space in the city centre.
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5th March 2021

LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUILDER REVEALS LOCATIONS FOR 2021 APPRENTICE INTAKE FOLLOWING 2,000 APPLICATIONS

Coalville-based David Wilson Homes East Midlands has revealed where its new apprentices will be based as part of its objective to boost local employment.
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5th March 2021

EXPANSION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL SET TO COMMENCE IN THE SPRING

Development work is set to commence in the Spring on the creation of a new study space and sports pavilion at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (QEGS) in Ashbourne.
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5th March 2021

Ilkeston’s PMB drives away with national award for the third year in a row

PMB Pallet Express Limited has shifted into top gear after picking up a coveted national award from logistics giant Pall-Ex.
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5th March 2021

From RAF colleagues to UK airport bosses

Karen Smart and Clare James MBE are two of the UK’s most senior female leaders in UK aviation. In June 2020, Clare succeeded Karen as MD of East Midlands Airport (EMA) while Karen headed north to fill the hot seat at Manchester Airport (MAN).
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5th March 2021

Female Training Expert Urges Women To ‘Change the Male Landscape’ of Utilities Sector

In the build-up to International Women's Day on 8th March, an acclaimed senior lecturer at a Derby-based training provider is urging women of all ages to disrupt the status quo by carving out careers in the utilities industry.
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5th March 2021

Eden has Packaging PR all Wrapped up

Following a strong start to 2021, Nottingham-based PR consultancy Eden Public Relations, has been appointed by one of Europe’s leading business-to-business packaging companies Southgate Packaging.
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5th March 2021

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DEVELOPER PLEDGES TO TACKLE EQUALITY IN CONSTRUCTION HEAD ON

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March, leading developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes is encouraging more women to consider a career in the construction industry, with a variety of roles available across Nottinghamshire.
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5th March 2021

SF Recruitment celebrates International Women’s Day with gender pay gap landmark

East Midlands recruitment specialists, SF Recruitment, has announced that it has levelled its gender pay gap as part of its annual company report.
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5th March 2021

Award winning entrepreneur sets up national Swap Shop platform for small businesses.

A self-made entrepreneur who set up a scheme so new Derby businesses could swap services and share knowledge says hundreds have signed up.
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4th March 2021

BUDGET 2021: UHY NOTTINGHAM’S RESPONSE

Ian Dickinson, tax director at UHY Hacker Young in Nottingham, said: “The government’s announcement that East Midlands Airport is going to be granted freeport status – one of just eight places across the UK – is welcomed news for the region. It will bring
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4th March 2021

RedTree PR Welcomes Hannah Evans to the Team

Continued growth results in new appointment at Nottingham based PR agency.
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4th March 2021

RESIDENTS MOVE IN TO NEW HOMES AT FORMER BREWERY SITE

A brand-new community has been created in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with all 75 homes at Wise Living’s The Old Brewery development now fully occupied.
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4th March 2021

Jones Homes secures Help to Buy Funding at developments in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

Jones Homes has secured Government funding aimed at supporting first-time buyers onto the property ladder.
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4th March 2021

Derby accountancy and business advisors simplify Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Spring budget

THE extension of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to those who have previously been left out in the cold so far is a much-needed boost, says the co-founder of a Derby accountancy firm.
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4th March 2021

RSM advise on sale of Initial Packaging Solutions Limited to Coveris

RSM’s M&A and Private Equity team have advised the shareholders of Initial Packaging Solutions Ltd, on the successful sale of the business to Coveris Group.
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4th March 2021

East Midlands Freeport gets green light

Up to 60,000 new skilled jobs could be created in the region after ambitious plans to create a new freeport based around East Midlands Airport were given the go-ahead.
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4th March 2021

Have you heard the good news? Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University have increased spaces on their Free Fully Funded Small Business Leadership Programme!

The Small Business Leadership Programme (SBLP) is free and fully funded by the Government to support the resilience, recovery and growth of SMEs during and after COVID-19. It can help develop potential for future business growth and productivity. Particip
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4th March 2021

Go Global in March

Your invitation to go global  Friday, 19th March 12-2.45pm with KuKu Connect
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4th March 2021

Growth Hub welcomes Chancellor’s budget support for business

Leicester and Leicestershire’s Growth Hub has welcomed the measures announced in today’s budget by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
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4th March 2021

International Women's Day - 8 March

Each year, the 8th March marks International Women’s day (IWD). In 2021, let’s pay attention to this year’s bold theme which is, ‘Choose to challenge’. The time is now to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes with the aim to forge an
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4th March 2021

CBILS backing helps Notts business deliver 28 million PPE items to support frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic

A Nottinghamshire-based creative agency, which drew on its international export expertise to keep the nation safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully delivered more than 28 million items of personal protective equipment after securing a six fig
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4th March 2021

Air IT announces its third pair of acquisitions

The fast-growing IT MSP acquires InfoTech Solutions (UK) Limited and Concise Technologies Limited, bringing its total number of acquisitions to six in the past six months
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4th March 2021

Two international accreditations mark Nottingham Business School as a global leader in personalised learning and high-impact research

A commitment to personalised learning, impactful research and strong links to professions have contributed to two prestigious accreditations from EQUIS and EFMD Global for Nottingham Business School (NBS), part of Nottingham Trent University.
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4th March 2021

Five things employers legally need to do for employees working from home

With many shifting to remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic business owners can look to top tips from law experts to ensure they are legally providing employees with everything they need.
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4th March 2021

Hat-trick of wins for Cema Vending as trio opt for refreshing change

​​​​​​​Cema Vending, the Nottingham-based vending machine and workplace refreshment specialist, has secured three major contracts with businesses across the region, as it celebrates a strong start to the year.
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4th March 2021

Leicester energy expert calls for more women to enter the energy industry

Ahead of International Women's Day 2021, a leading energy expert has called for more women to get involved in the sector after research shows that just 14% of the energy workforce are women.
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4th March 2021

Leicester health expert says care homes must adapt food safety measures with visitors back next week

The Government has recently annouced a road map to easing lockdown restrictions and the care sector in particular have faced great difficulty when considering visitation from relatives and friends for its residents.
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4th March 2021

Council asked to agree support package to secure 5,000-job scheme

Derby City Council is being asked to agree a package of support, worth up to £17.5m, to enable the development of an exciting new food production campus, which could bring 5,000 jobs to Derby.
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4th March 2021

Niamh drives into Olympic year with new deal from Yappl

Great British Olympic medal hope Niamh Emerson is driving into 2021 with a sponsorship deal with telecoms company Yappl, the business arm of A1 Comms.
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3rd March 2021

Derby academics ranked among most cited scientists

Academics at the University of Derby have been ranked amongst the most highly-cited scientists in the world, according to research byStanford University.
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3rd March 2021

Budget Comment | Dr Nik Kotecha OBE

“The Chancellor had a tricky balancing act to walk, but it’s clear this year’s budget is all about supporting businesses and individuals in order to grow the economy. 
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3rd March 2021

£25.2m investment for Staveley announced

Town leaders have welcomed a multi-million pound funding boost which will pave the way for significant regeneration in a former mining community in North Derbyshire.
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3rd March 2021

Budget Reaction

Nicholas Smith, Director and Head of Tax at Duncan & Toplis
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3rd March 2021

East Midlands Freeport given green light for take-off!

The East Midlands received a major economic boost today with the government's announcement that it will be one of eight new Freeports in England, creating an estimated 60,000 new skilled jobs for the region.
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3rd March 2021

Budget will help many with final push, but much more needed on employment costs and those overlooked, say small firms

Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget Speech in the House of Commons, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager Natalie Gasson-McKinley, said:
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3rd March 2021

Leicester energy expert calls for more women to enter the energy industry

A leading energy expert has called for more women to get involved in the sector after research from 2019 shows that just 14% of the energy workforce are women.
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3rd March 2021

Join the UpScaler Showcase event which will celebrate the success of the D2N2 UpScaler project and be a true celebration of business growth.

Expect a keynote speech from David McDowell, COO at BrewDog. In addition to this, we’ll hear from a range of UpScaler clients about their Scale Up journey.
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3rd March 2021

First homes go on sale three months early at popular Rushden development

The first homes at a sought-after new development in Rushden have gone on sale three months earlier than planned.
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3rd March 2021

Cut employer costs to complement furlough extension, small firms urge

Responding to the announcement that the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) will be extended and sole traders with a 2019/20 tax return will be included in the next rounds of Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
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3rd March 2021

Node4 Enters into Investment Agreement with Providence Equity Partners to Accelerate Rapid Growth

Node4, a cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP), today announced it has secured a new principal investor, Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm that specialises in the media, communications, edu
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3rd March 2021

The Impact of Words & Body Language - Jean Pousson | The Business Influencer Podcast | Episode 6

In this episode, our host interviews Jean Pousson, Programme Consultant for Director and Board Development, who has developed a series of workshops and courses and is facilitating on behalf of The Black Country Chamber of Commerce, a leading business supp
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3rd March 2021

J Tomlinson completes comprehensive refurbishment of historic Grade II* college building in Nottingham

The largest building in Nottingham’s historic lace market has undergone a comprehensive internal makeover delivered by local building and maintenance partner, J Tomlinson Ltd.
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3rd March 2021

Leicester health expert says care homes must adapt food safety measures with visitors back next week

The Government has recently annouced a road map to easing lockdown restrictions and the care sector in particular have faced great difficulty when considering visitation from relatives and friends for its residents
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2nd March 2021

Finance Advice Centre all set for rapid growth after signing partnership deal with Haysto

Derby-based mortgage firm Finance Advice Centre has set out plans for an ambitious period of growth during 2021 after partnering with an online platform which specialises in finding deals for people turned down by High Street lenders.
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2nd March 2021

Budget 2021: East Midlands business leaders calling for fundamental changes to digital taxes and Business Rates

The government should expand digital taxes to cover a wider range of online sales according to a poll of over 1,000 business leaders by accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP.
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2nd March 2021

STEPNELL SECURES MULTIPLE MAJOR FRAMEWORK WINS

COMPLETE construction partner Stepnell has recently secured its spot on two new construction frameworks – the Public Sector Construction Works Framework, managed by NHS Shared Business Services, and Procure Partnerships Framework.
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2nd March 2021

Elvaston Castle ready for action with scene stealing £35m restoration

Film fans know it as the location of the famous nude wrestling scene in Ken Russell’s 1969 classic version of DH Lawrence's Women in Love’. Now Derbyshire’s Elvaston Castle and its historic landscape are one step closer to realising an ambitious £35m tran
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2nd March 2021

Octavian Group expands again with new communications business

The Octavian group of companies is expanding again after the Nottinghamshire firm revealed the launch of a new communications arm.
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2nd March 2021

Real estate and property development lawyer Anil Kumar joins Excello Law in Leicester as the firm opens a city centre office

Real estate and property development lawyer Anil Kumar has joined national law firm Excello Law, joining a growing team in Leicester following the recent opening of an office in the city centre.
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2nd March 2021

Pandemic and Brexit to trigger real estate ‘return on investment’ shift in East Midlands

Research by RSM has indicated that the pandemic and Brexit could act as catalysts for a shift in commercial real estate returns on investment in favour of the East Midlands.
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2nd March 2021

BID HELPS NORTH NOTTS BUSINESSES GET READY TO LEAVE LOCKDOWN

BUSINESSES in North Nottinghamshire are being urged to get ready for the easing of lockdown restrictions with support from North Notts BID.
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2nd March 2021

CACTUS IMAGES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS AT CONNECT DERBY

Cactus Images, one of the region’s best known commercial photographers,is celebrating its tenth anniversary at Connect Derby, the city’s leading managed workspace provider.
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2nd March 2021

INVESTING IN RADICAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN FOUNDERS

Two Nottingham entrepreneurs have received a cash boost for their company so they can support even more women to set up and grow their own business.
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2nd March 2021

Asset Intelligence Announces Line-up for 2021 Investment Conference

Asset Intelligence, the Leicester-based financial consultancy, today announces the speaker line-up for its annual investment conference, now in its fifth year, held in association with the School of Business at the University of Leicester.
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2nd March 2021

FURLOUGH EXTENSION AND VAT REDUCTION: EAST MIDLANDS FIRMS’ BUDGET WISHLIST REVEALED

East Midlands SMEs are calling on the Chancellor to announce an extension to the furlough scheme when he delivers his Budget tomorrow, according to the latest data from Lloyds Bank’s Business Barometer research.
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2nd March 2021

Air IT achieve international cyber security certification from CREST

Air IT has joined a select group of security providers certified by CREST, a not-for-profit certification body that represents and supports the technical information security industry whilst offering buyers a list of security providers they can trust.
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2nd March 2021

Virtual workplace tours launched to Derbyshire’s students during National Careers Week

National Careers Week 2021 (1 – 5 March) sees the launch of three virtual workplace tours to students across north east Derbyshire.
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2nd March 2021

LLEP ENTERPRISE ZONE ANNOUNCES NEW ENGINEERING CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

MIRA Technology Park, one of the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership’s (LLEP) two Enterprise Zones, has announced a new partnership that will see an engineering centre of excellence located at the site.
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2nd March 2021

East Midlands HR firm expands with two new franchises

Multi-sector HR consultancy, Breedon Consulting, has announced the launch of two new franchises in the UK as part of its ambitious growth plans.
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2nd March 2021

Small firms call for “most ambitious Budget in modern history” as one in five overlooked by existing support

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) research shows 1,000,000 small firms left out of support measures, including those in supply chains saddled with rents and rising business rates.
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1st March 2021

LEICESTERSHIRE COMPANY WINS NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD

The Rural Business Awards, supported by Amazon, is the only UK-wide programme dedicated to showcasing the success of rural businesses
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1st March 2021

Restek lays new foundations with transfer to employee ownership

Ripley-based specialist maintenance company Restek is set to join the growing number of employee-owned businesses across the UK, as it announced its 14 permanent team members would be taking a stake in the business.
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1st March 2021

MORLEY HAYES SUCCESS AT I DO WEDDING AWARDS

Derbyshire hotel, golf, and leisure complex Morley Hayes has been named East Midlands Wedding Venue of the Year at the I Do Wedding Awards for the second successive year.
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1st March 2021

Property market continues lockdown surge as Nottingham auction house brings down hammer on “staggering” results

Nottingham-based Auction Estates turned to modern technology to sell property worth £3.65m in its latest auction, despite earlier fears that the event might not take place.
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1st March 2021

DCG Students Step Up To Support Vaccination Programme

A group of Public Services students from Derby College Group’s Broomfield Hall are to carry out important marshalling duties at Derbyshire’s largest Covid-19 vaccine centre.
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1st March 2021

INNES ENGLAND COMPLETES £2M DEAL AT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE INDUSTRIAL SITE

A LARGE north Nottinghamshire industrial site has been snapped up by a growing vehicle breakers business, following a multi-million pound deal completed by commercial property consultancy Innes England.
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1st March 2021

Covid-19 has changed the priorities of Notts homebuyers claims local developer

An East Midlands property developer has claimed that homebuyer priorities have evolved in response to the challenges posed by Covid-19.
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1st March 2021

G2 Recruitment Join Cubo Nottingham with a 30 Person Office

Cubo opened its doors in Nottingham in October 2020 and since then has been a huge hit with businesseswanting office space and co-working hot desks within the City.
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1st March 2021

MERRITTS INVEST £400k ON NEW 58 TONNE CAPACITY PICK AND CARRY CRANE

Having already invested in a new £380k on a new Nooteboom trailer and Versa-Lift 40/60 forklift, heavy machinery moving specialists, Joseph Merritt Group PLC, has just taken delivery of a new fully electric cabin cruiser crane.
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1st March 2021

RammSanderson forms new company to launch training services platform

Derbyshire based Ecology, Arboriculture and Flood Risk Consultants RammSanderson, has launched a new company in order to provide training services to developers, land owners and house builders to help them understand planning legislation related to protec
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1st March 2021

10,000 sq ft deal as easy as ABC for NG

A fast-growing filtration specialist has expanded into over 10,000 sq ft of light industrial and office space in Ilkeston in a deal brokered by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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1st March 2021

Virtual programme opens doors for young people in Derby

Companies urged to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities during National Careers Week.
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1st March 2021

New £5billion business grants will provide much-needed lifeline but suppliers likely to need additional help, say small firms

Responding to news that the Government will issue £5billion of new grants to businesses in England, FSB Development Manager Natalie Gasson-McKinley said:
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1st March 2021

MEG Group’s first UK manufacturing facility is coming to Dove Valley Park in Derbyshire.

Plans for a huge bottling plant in Foston to serve supermarket giant Lidl have been confirmed. Hailed as the “largest single investment in South Derbyshire since Toyota” the 50,000sq m water processing, bottling and distribution site is reportedly set to
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1st March 2021

LEICESTERSHIRE GIN DISTILLER SECURES £250,000 MEIF FUNDING TO BOOST GROWTH

A Leicestershire gin distiller business has secured a £250,000 investment to scale-up its operations and create new jobs.
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1st March 2021

LINCOLNSHIRE CHOCOLATIER SECURES £250K BOOST TO MEET INCREASING DEMAND

A Stamford based chocolatier business has secured a £250,000 MEIF loan to help meet increasing demand for its products from the UK and overseas. This is alongside boosting its marketing campaigns to drive sales in 2021.
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1st March 2021

DERBYSHIRE DUO EXPAND BEER BREWING BUSINESS

Ripley-based Pentrich Brewing Co has received a £150k investment to help expand its production of cask beers. The funding was provided by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans.
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1st March 2021

DERBY MANUFACTURER SECURES £100K BOOST TO CREATE NEW JOBS

Derby-based manufacturer, Complexia, is set to expand and create seven new jobs following a £100,000 investment.
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1st March 2021

Cherwell Valley construction firm to build B2B portfolio following £225k funding boost

HNB Construction Services Ltd (HNB) has secured a £225k loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven), backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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1st March 2021

Leading Logistics Firm Invests in Next Generation of Talent

In support of National Careers Week (1st – 5th March 2021) leading logistics firm Europa Worldwide Group is championing efforts to support young people in the East Midlands by investing in activity to share opportunities/ information on how to enter a car
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