28th May 2021
Business confidence in the East Midlands remained steady during May, matching April’s three-year high of 40%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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28th May 2021
A SCHEME aimed at connecting business leaders with primary school children in Derby is making an appeal for volunteers to inspire future generations in our city ahead of National Volunteers Week (June 1 to June 7).
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28th May 2021
Willmott Dixon, the privately owned construction and interiors company based in Nottinghamshire, publishes its accounts for the 12 months to 31 December 2020.
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28th May 2021
A rapidly-expanding Nottingham based business which provides premium K9 accessories from dog collars, harnesses and leads and soon to introduce their first tech-savvy product has relocated to larger premises and is set to create new jobs after help from N
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28th May 2021
Technical education regional pioneers Derby College Group (DCG) have welcomed a Government initiative to encourage more employers to provide students with work experience as part of their study programme.
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28th May 2021
Children at Irthlingborough Junior School have been encouraged to make their way to and from school on foot, with help from a local housebuilder.
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28th May 2021
The RU Group, one of the region’s leading wealth management and financial advice firms, is celebrating the ongoing achievements of its team with a raft of accreditation's and accolades from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
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28th May 2021
In this episode, our host interviews Nigel Risner, author of "It's a zoo around here". He provides his insights into the art of communication and explains the idea of a Corporate Zoo and the many personality types that sit within the Corporate Zoo: Lions,
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27th May 2021
EWS are proud to be teaming up with military veteran and fundraising whizz, Dean Williams, to support the ‘Tour De Borders’ challenge. For the fundraiser Dean, along with 5 wounded veterans, will cycle a coast-to-coast route through Northern England and S
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27th May 2021
New homes builder, Miller Homes East Midlands, has raised £1,676 for its nominated regional charity, Derby-based Children First, as part of its ‘Miller Miles Charity Challenge’.
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27th May 2021
Logistics expert Rhenus has appointed a new sector manager, following the acquisition of its fourth warehouse on Magna Park in Lutterworth. As European Sector Manager, Harry Wheelhouse will help drive the continued growth of the business in the UK and sup
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27th May 2021
Chesterfield town centre will be a hive of activity this summer with the launch of a new-look events programme – designed to increase footfall and support our returning retailers, market traders and hospitality businesses.
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27th May 2021
Travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College put on a double bill of fun in the college’s Create Theatre while raising money for a local bereavement centre.
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27th May 2021
A company that designs and makes signage for brands including Nestle and Müller UK is seeking to establish new partnerships in the region after becoming the latest East Midlands Chamber patron.
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27th May 2021
Derby PR and communications agency Nielsen McAllister has appointed its first apprentice, providing a new route into the industry for young people interested in a career in PR.
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27th May 2021
EXPERT engineering consultancy Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) boosts its track record of training the next generation by taking on two new graduates, Charlie Davis and Jack Pascoe, bolstering its East Midlands team and investing in training young people across
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27th May 2021
A STAGGERING £16,200 has been raised to date for Walesby Forest – an internationally acclaimed outdoor activity centre located in the heart of Sherwood Forest – which will enable the independent charity to continue running following a very challenging yea
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26th May 2021
Whilst the main focus of the last 12 months has been on keeping its workforce safe during the pandemic and meeting the high demand in the marketplace, PVCu systems manufacturer Liniar has also continued to drive forward itsClimate Change Agreement (CCA) t
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26th May 2021
Derby’s biggest street food specialist, Bustler Market, has now fully reopened after its recent relocation to The Chocolate Factory on Siddals Road at the end of last year. Following the Government’s recent lifting of indoor leisure restrictions, last wee
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26th May 2021
We’ve seen the digital landscape change so much in the last 16 months, with more and more consumers having an online presence. It's never been a better time to make sure you’re ahead and don’t get caught out by changes from digital marketing platforms lik
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26th May 2021
A new sales director has been appointed by Leicestershire-based housebuilder Bellway East Midlands.
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26th May 2021
FAMILY-RUN Birds Bakery has made it into the top 20 of British Baker’s annual bakery market report, being the only East Midlands baker to do so.
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26th May 2021
A German-owned global leader in smart logistics and warehousing have established their UK headquarters at a premium serviced office location in Derby’s Pride Park – paving the way for future growth.
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26th May 2021
Trainee mechanics at West Nottinghamshire College’s Engineering Innovation Centre have welcomed technical training sessions from a worldwide vehicle parts manufacturer.
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26th May 2021
Nigel Rowlson, Managing Director of Nottingham-based creative agency The Dairy, has been officially unveiled as the new President of Nottingham City Business Club (NCBC).
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26th May 2021
A DERBYSHIRE businesswoman is collaborating with other small business owners to help reach new customers, share ideas and support each other.
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26th May 2021
Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots has unveiled a fresh new look as part of its rebranding.
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26th May 2021
Contractor Henry Brothers has broken ground on a new £4.4m nursery and forest school being built at Staffordshire University’s Leek Road site in Stoke-on-Trent.
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26th May 2021
JOHN FURY, the legendary boxing cornerman, former professional, and father of two-time heavyweight boxing world champion Tyson fury, has visited Nottingham School of Boxing to inspire young people from the city who may be struggling with their mental heal
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26th May 2021
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC), Leicester is running a clinical research trial looking at a new drug for treating people with type 2 diabetes.
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26th May 2021
The hunt is on for talented tech and IT professionals to join telecommunications provider Esendex, as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary.
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25th May 2021
Jonnie Yewdall, a former dairy farmer, has been appointed Commercial Director at PBD Biotech. The company recently gained funding to take its Actiphage® blood test for bovine TB (bTB) and Johne’s Disease through the validation required for international i
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25th May 2021
Derby city centre’s two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) are brightening up their areas to welcome visitors back ahead of key events this summer.
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25th May 2021
Derby-based Sinfonia Viva, the orchestra of the East Midlands, has brought together a creative team to work with health experts from Birmingham City University and the University of Nottingham to produce The Dragon in My Skin - a new book, animated film a
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25th May 2021
Pupils at St Mary's Primary School in Edwinstowe recently received a donation of kit bags from David Wilson Homes for Walk to School Week.
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25th May 2021
Following the successful appointment of RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) as its truck dealer in Northampton in the autumn of 2020, commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK has once again combined forces with RHCV, with the latter’s Newark facility now
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25th May 2021
There are lots of activities in Chesterfield for families to get excited about this half term.
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25th May 2021
Students at Nottingham Trent University have raised more than £7,000 for cancer research by taking part in the Institute of Directors (IoD) Enterprise Challenge.
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25th May 2021
Leading law firm Howes Percival has been ranked in the ‘Best Companies to Work For' list for the second year running.
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25th May 2021
First Speculative Unit at the Industrial Park, also to be Net Zero Carbon
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25th May 2021
200 Degrees Coffee has opened its 12th coffee shop in The Hyphen Building, Mosley Street, in Manchester, offering hand-crafted coffee and delicious food to the famously vibrant city.
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25th May 2021
A Hawaiian takeaway restaurant is making waves in Nottingham after taking the winning title for Deliveroo’s most popular food choice in the city.
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25th May 2021
A recent survey conducted by R3, the insolvency and restructuring trade body, concluded that in 2019, the insolvency and restructuring profession rescued 297,000 jobs, saved 7,200 companies and returned a combined £1.82bn to creditors in corporate and per
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25th May 2021
A specialist Ilkeston company has come through the Covid pandemic in a healthy state, taking increased orders which has meant moving to larger premises and hiring extra staff
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25th May 2021
Lallemand chooses Musk Process Services to undertake upgrade at Malvern production site.
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25th May 2021
As small businesses across the UK get ready to fully reopen, owners are making difficult decisions to find areas within their business plan to save money and reduce costs that can be reinvested in driving growth
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25th May 2021
Leicester College staff will work with leading energy and services company, ENGIE on an Education and Training Foundation pilot project that will help them to bring new skills and understanding to the delivery of the College’s new T Level Construction cou
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24th May 2021
Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment and Lemonpath Limited to recruit 600 new starters across both Loughborough and Syston sites.
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24th May 2021
Opus Trust Communications, the omnichannel communications specialist headquartered in Leicester, has launched a Just Giving Pagewith a target of £20,000, which courtesy of its owner and chairman, Peter De Haan, will be match-funded by the Peter De Haan Ch
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24th May 2021
As part of the Lamp 5k initiative, people walked, ran, cycled, rolled and swam the equivalent distance of twice around the world
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24th May 2021
NEW images of the proposals for The Island Quarter have been released as part of an event to mark the progress of works on Canal Turn, the opening phase of the development.
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24th May 2021
Chesterfield-based short-term commercial finance company, Bridge Help has further swelled its numbers in 2021 with the appointment of Martin Bray.
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24th May 2021
The British Business Bank’s regional funds - the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) - have enabled more than £50m of investment, including from the private sector, into small businesses in the Midland
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24th May 2021
AN IMPROMTU LinkedIn rant has turned into a full-time job at leading Derbyshire roofing firm PermaRoof for dad-of-one Lee Moore.
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24th May 2021
The IT industry has long been dominated by men, but one family firm is keen to fly the flag for women in the industry after seeing one of its female employees play an “instrumental” role in a successful rebranding and marketing campaign.
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24th May 2021
Nottingham-based ALB Group has completed the purchase of Bridge Mills, one of Long Eaton’s most visible and historic landmarks.
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24th May 2021
A Derby social landlord has added a splash of colour to brighten up the garden at one of its properties after staff at a city firm handed over a planter to mark Mental Health Awareness Week.
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24th May 2021
As we continue the roadmap out of lockdown and more businesses re-open, Chesterfield Borough Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses.
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24th May 2021
Nominations are now open for the Leicestershire Community Champions Awards 2021. Launched by the Furnley House Foundation in 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the awards celebrate the endeavours of Leicestershire individuals and organisations w
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24th May 2021
Nottingham Castle Trust, the not-for-profit charity responsible for the operation of Nottingham Castle, has revealed it will be welcoming city-legend Paul Smith back to his hometown, in conjunction with the Design Museum, as its first major exhibition sin
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24th May 2021
Leicestershire County Cricket Club has announced a new partnership with international brand, Good Energies, which is hoped to transform their fortunes in the 2021 season.
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24th May 2021
As the city begins to reopen and the hustle and bustle returns to Nottingham’s high street, a local real estate firm is looking back at the 40-year heritage of a nationally renowned nightspot in the heart of The Lace Market.
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21st May 2021
David Hargreaves of FHP Property Consultants has confirmed the sale of a 2.2-acre site in the much sought-after Manor Park residential area of Nottingham to Retirement Living specialists – Churchill Retirement Living.
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21st May 2021
The world’s leading producer of entertainment experiencesis set to manage and operate the exciting new 3,500 capacity performance venue at Becketwell Derby, which will be forward funded and owned by Derby City Council.
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21st May 2021
People First employs cutting-edge new functionality to transform business resilience, workplace flexibility and people connectivity
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21st May 2021
Furnley House, a leading Leicestershire independent financial adviser, is partnering with another local firm Willsow, to provide plantable children’s books to St Patrick’s School in Leicester.
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21st May 2021
In this episode, our host interviews Matt Hammond, UK Head of International Markets & Midlands Region Leader at PwC. Matt is also the Chair of the West Midlands Growth Company and provides an insight into the importance of place, his views on the recovery
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21st May 2021
200 Degrees Coffee has opened its 12th coffee shop in The Hyphen Building, Mosley Street, in Manchester today, offering hand-crafted coffee and delicious food to this famously vibrant city.
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20th May 2021
Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes, has welcomed Bassetlaw MP, Brendan Clarke-Smith to its Gateford Park development in Worksop, as work progresses on its next phase of new homes.
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20th May 2021
Rutland self-storage entrepreneur launches app that promises to revolutionise the self-store industry.
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20th May 2021
A collaboration between SAS International and Loughborough University has advanced the design and manufacture of novel earthquake-resistant metal ceilings – potentially saving thousands of lives across the globe.
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20th May 2021
RUSSELL ROOF TILES SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR AWARD WINNING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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20th May 2021
IT firm Neuways has issued an emergency security patch and saved its customers from a recent flaw affecting hundreds of millions of devices around the world.
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20th May 2021
Regional fund manager launches 1-2-1 support sessions for local businesses to help address funding and support needs across East & South East Midlands
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20th May 2021
Wednesday, 26th May 5-6pm Facebook Live in the KuKu Connect Corona Group - Business networking with 1000s
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19th May 2021
In the wake of sustained growth in new projects won, Midlands based mechanical and electrical contractors Woodward Group has bolstered its growing leadership team with an experienced new hire.
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19th May 2021
Watson Batty Architects has surpassed trading expectations for its financial year ending April 2021, despite the challenges of the pandemic. The Loughborough and Leeds based practice has achieved an impressive 30% increase on turnover from April 2020 at £
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19th May 2021
Leading logistics specialist Rhenus has opened a fourth site on Magna Park in Lutterworth this month, due to business growth. The brand-new warehouse will be used as a dedicated solution for a new business win, a client in the machinery manufacturing sect
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19th May 2021
A Derbyshire IT firm has shared its tips on how to protect and recover from ransomware attacks after the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) reported an increase in security breaches since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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19th May 2021
Wicksteed Park is making the final preparations for a major milestone, with the re-opening of rides and attractions in The Thrill zone on Saturday May 22.
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19th May 2021
Leicester’s Hospitals is celebrating International Clinical Trials Day on Thursday 20 May by launching a new research registry for local residents.
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19th May 2021
D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership is urging small business owners in who have been impacted by the UK's new trading arrangements with the EU to provide evidence for the cross-party Trade and Business Commission, so that the voice of every sector is heard
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19th May 2021
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched its annual search for the most talented business leaders in the Midlands.
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19th May 2021
Entrepreneurship, sustainability and community contribution from businesses will be recognised in the brand-new Love Chesterfield Awards 2021.
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19th May 2021
AN award-winning Derbyshire IT firm has strengthened its growing workforce by bringing in a new member to the marketing team.
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19th May 2021
Job seekers in Bolsover, Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire are being encouraged to join a virtual jobs fair this month – which could put them on the path to a new career opportunity.
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18th May 2021
Two highly experienced members of the teaching staff at a 222-year-old independent Derbyshire school have been successfully promoted to join its senior leadership team.
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18th May 2021
A DERBY firm is connecting offices across three cities after winning a contract to provide state-of-the-art IT services for the innovative series of workplaces.
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18th May 2021
A PERSONALISED gift box company set up by a Derby couple when the Coronavirus pandemic was at its peak is celebrating its first birthday - and is closing in on the sale of its 100,000th box.
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18th May 2021
78-year-old David Huxley, president of the board of trustees at internationally acclaimed Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire, has begun walking the Robin Hood Way – a total of 108 miles – to raise money for the centre.
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18th May 2021
Duncan & Toplis Legal Services probate specialists, Amy Codd and Lesley Harrison have both qualified to become full members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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18th May 2021
The shortlist for the Microlise Driver of the Year Awards has been announced, shining a light on the best-of-the-best from across the road transport industry, who continue to play a critical role in keeping the UK running.
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18th May 2021
The number of women working in technology roles has continued to increase over the past year, with 31% of UK tech jobs held by women, according to a February report released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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18th May 2021
Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank, today sets out its commitment to unlock the talent of thousands more people across the UK by helping them to start their own business.
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18th May 2021
Central England Co-op has revealed that it has reduced its food waste by 40% during the past three years.
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17th May 2021
Shaun Gray, European managing director of manufacturer Ginho, has been appointed as president of Burton and District Chamber of Commerce.
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17th May 2021
Wathall’s - Derby’s longest established independent funeral directors - have teamed up with personalised giftbox designers Colleague Box to create ‘A Hug After Loss’ that people across the UK can send to their family, friends and colleagues who have lost
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17th May 2021
Loughborough-based Flotec, a supplier of hydraulic, pneumatic and pipeline products to industry and trusted supplier of hose and engineering solutions to the rail market, has handed ownership to its staff.
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17th May 2021
On the day that theatres across the country begin to emerge from a year of darkness, Nottingham Playhouse reveals its full programming for a bright Summer ahead.
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17th May 2021
Pall-Ex Group has welcomed a new Marketing Manager to the team as it continues to deliver sector leading marketing solutions for its stakeholders.
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17th May 2021
Leading law firm Howes Percival has announced a further expansion of its Leicester Corporate, Commercial and Banking (CCB) practice, with two new senior appointments.
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17th May 2021
A Hawaiian takeaway restaurant is making waves in Nottingham after taking the winning title for Deliveroo’s most popular food choice in the city.
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17th May 2021
A Leicestershire energy firm has seen a ten per cent increase in domestic switches following a raft of acclaim in the customer satisfaction stakes.
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17th May 2021
People in the East Midlands have, on average, spent an additional £1,278 each on online shopping in the past year, the latest Lloyds Bank Consumer Digital Index has revealed.
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17th May 2021
Exchange has secured a significant £500k investment from leading private equity investment firm, Foresight, through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”).
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17th May 2021
The UK Electrification of Aerospace Propulsion Facility to be catalyst for green economic recovery in the aerospace sector
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14th May 2021
Connect Derby, the city’s leading managed workspace provider, has published the results of its 2021 business community survey – and the statistics underlinejust how much the team has supported its tenants during the pandemic.
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14th May 2021
An East Midlands vet has warned pet owners to take urgent action after millions of cats and dogs piled on the pounds during lockdown.
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14th May 2021
The work of Nottingham Law School Legal Advice Centre in supporting members of the local community with free and affordable legal advice has been recognised once again with a win at the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2021.
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14th May 2021
Following the Government’s announcement to move to step three of the Covid-19 roadmap, Chesterfield Borough Council is mobilising its resources to safely reopen more council services from Monday 17 May, as well as supporting other businesses and organisat
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14th May 2021
A Leicester researcher is set to investigate the potential link between people with type 2 diabetes, foot ulcers and heart disease.
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14th May 2021
Avid video gamers at West Nottinghamshire College are harnessing their gaming skills to prepare for the jobs market – hoping to turn their hobby into dream careers.
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14th May 2021
Gyms and fitness centres across the East Midlands are opening their doors to people from different households on Monday 17 May 2021 as the Government further eases Covid restrictions.
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14th May 2021
Leading international thermoformer TEQ – which has a UK base in Nottinghamshire - is benefiting from using cutting-edge computer simulation techniques to boost packaging functionality and sustainability.
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14th May 2021
A Derby artist has been specially selected by a leading animal charity to help celebrate its 135th Anniversary which takes place this month.
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14th May 2021
Following the addition of three new mortgage administrators to its team, esbs, or Earl Shilton Building Society, has also welcomed a fourth new starter recently.
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14th May 2021
UK bicycle reseller supports 2021 and 2024 Olympic Dreams of British Triathletes Tom Bishop and Sian Rainsley donating a portion of resale profits!
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14th May 2021
Your invitation to go global Friday, 21st May 12-2pm
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14th May 2021
In this episode, our host interviews Dr. Oleg Konovalov, speaker, consultant and author of 'The Vision Code'. We discuss the importance of the concept of 'vision', not just for businesses but for individuals as well. We ask: What is Vision. Why is it impo
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14th May 2021
From implant chips to green web hosting, here’s what experts believe the future of the internet will look like
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14th May 2021
Leading Midlands web development, creative and digital marketing agency Purpose Media has been commissioned by a global IT business to help it achieve an ambitious programme of growth.
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13th May 2021
Local business owner and Rural Business Award winner, Claire Hart from Market Harborough, is encouraging fellow rural entrepreneurs to showcase their work, products and services to the nation at the 2021/22 Rural Business Awards. Entries for this year’s c
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13th May 2021
A Derbyshire company’s network of mental health first aiders is set to be extended across the country after it proved crucial in supporting colleagues over the course of the pandemic.
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13th May 2021
A PERIOD home in South Derbyshire was sold within two weeks of hitting the market after professional home staging company Lemon and Lime Interiors transformed its interior.
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13th May 2021
KH Hair Arnold salon director, Dawn Bramhall, has relieved a Bingham man of more than 12 inches of his hair to help a charity that makes wigs for children living with cancer.
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13th May 2021
Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) and member of the Smith Cooper group, Smith Cooper Independent Financial Solutions (SCIFS) has further strengthened its team, welcoming graduates Aman Matharu and George Brandist to the firm as Financial Planning Analys
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13th May 2021
St James Securities, developers of the £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme in Derby, have announced that Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, has agreed to forward fund, acquire, and operate the build to rent (BTR)eleme
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13th May 2021
The UK’s leading online flooring retailer is laying on a month of activities and events to support its teams’ wellbeing
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13th May 2021
A Derbyshire couple has raised more than £1,000 for a mental health charity and boosted their own wellbeing at the same time.
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13th May 2021
Eastwood based Managed Service provider have moved to bolster their technical team, hot on the heels of appointing a new Business Development Manager.
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12th May 2021
HIGH STREETS across North Nottinghamshire are being transformed by eye-catching street decorations to encourage people to eat and shop locally as restrictions begin to ease.
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12th May 2021
NOTTINGHAM’S Murphy & Son – an international professional brewing supplies and consultancy business – has saved almost £100,000 over the past three years thanks to its commitment to product development and progression.
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12th May 2021
The discovery of bones belonging to three monkeys are being tied to a local legend involving Nottingham Castle’s most flamboyant former resident. The remains were discovered during the £30 million redevelopment of Nottingham Castle.
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12th May 2021
As a business owner, you set out for your business to do well financially. After all, no one reasonably sets out to fail! And yet, many businesses do fail, and mostly for financially reasons. One of the best ways to ensure success is to have a goal and pl
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12th May 2021
Are you an SME who currently has one eye on the future? Are you keen to define your long-term aspirations and understand the role they play in informing your current business planning? If you are, this valuable webinar will help you unearth what being in
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12th May 2021
A family-run Leicestershire farm has received approval to transform one of its fields into a natural burial ground, providing a peaceful environment for remembrance at a site filled with wildflowers and views of the countryside.
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12th May 2021
LEADING East Midlands-based law firm Nelsons has boosted its expert commercial property team in Leicester, after welcoming a new associate and solicitor as part of its continued expansion within the city.
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12th May 2021
Developing a winning mindset is key for businesses looking to successfully bounce back from the pandemic.
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12th May 2021
A highly sustainable 5,500 sq ft office building with excellent transport links is up for grabs through commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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12th May 2021
The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, joined Derbyshire Dales local MP, Sarah Dines, in visiting Longcliffe Quarries £3.5 million washing plant investment. The plant is assisting Longcliffe meeting its objective of reaching
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12th May 2021
THE ISLAND Quarter, Nottingham’s largest redevelopment project, has announced another local name among its latest project partners that will help take the high-profile site into another phase.
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12th May 2021
The University of Nottingham is taking a further step in its commitment to sustainability after appointing investment manager Cazenove Capital to manage its £59.4 million endowment portfolio and £9.5 million medium-term investment fund.
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12th May 2021
AGRITECH R&D business B-Hive Innovations is leading the way in crop valorisation after developing a new process that will extract food-grade functional protein from potatoes.
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11th May 2021
Chesterfield College is calling for creative businesses across Derbyshire to join their campaign to highlight how crucial creative skills are for the economy, our communities and our wellbeing. The campaign, Creativity Pays, will showcase creative busines
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11th May 2021
A planning application has been submitted to build a major new student accommodation scheme on Traffic Street, in Nottingham’s Southside Regeneration Area, and within easy reach of the city’s universities.
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11th May 2021
DESCRIBED as one of the most transformational developments delivered in the East Midlands in more than a decade, Unity Square – the new UK Government Hub in Nottingham, which will be home to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) and other government departments
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11th May 2021
Loughborough University’s latest spinout, Figura Analytics, has raised £180,000 in seed round funding from private investors and the UK’s leading early-stage investor SFC Capital.
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11th May 2021
Nottingham based 200 Degrees Coffee Roasters are delighted to announce that their 14th coffee shop will be in the historic city of York and will open in late June.
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11th May 2021
Ambitious independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group which opened its state-of-the-art, £60m warehouse in Midlands Logistics Park, Unit 2, Plantation Lane, Corby (Northants) in June 2020 has appeared for the first time in The Sunday Times Profi
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11th May 2021
Patrick Hooykaas, UK Managing Director at TheFork, formally known as Bookatable, comments on hospitality bookings ahead of 17th May: "It's been a bumper month for the hospitality industry. The craze for going out to restaurants is more prevalent than afte
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11th May 2021
The call for sustainability has never been louder. Buoyed by the famous faces, countless documentaries, and even a simple glance out the window, it’s enough to show just how much the environment deserves our immediate attention and corrective actions.
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11th May 2021
Leading law firm, Howes Percival, has announced five senior promotions across its Leicester and Northampton offices, including two new partners.
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11th May 2021
Leading and award-winning Midlands recruitment agency Encore Personnel, which supplies more than 3,500 temporary staff each week, has signed a pact with the Armed Forces which enshrines its commitment to supporting ex-service men and women in finding work
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11th May 2021
Business students at West Nottinghamshire College have taken part in the country’s first 5G business challenge, with the results showcased at a recent global 5G industry event.
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11th May 2021
MARKET-LEADING chilled pastry producer Addo Food Group is encouraging its employees to take time out of their working week, to volunteer for charitable causes, following the launch of its first employee volunteering scheme earlier this month (April 21).
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11th May 2021
A GROUP of generous business leaders in Derby are hosting a virtual bingo night to raise funds for a city charity.
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11th May 2021
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has today confirmed that David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, and a former UK Foreign Secretary, will give a live-streamed keynote address at the its first online global conference, whic
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11th May 2021
This week marks Coeliac UK Awareness week 2021, with the goal to #ShineALightOnCoeliac.
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11th May 2021
LEADING consultancy business The Good Food Group has brought in Iain Laing as an account manager, to support its ambitious growth plans following a successful first quarter.
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11th May 2021
From Monday 17th May, visitors to Derby’s best-loved shopping destination, Derbion, will once again be able to enjoy the centre’s full range of leisure activities, as well as dining in at their favorite restaurant.
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10th May 2021
Countryside, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer specialising in placemaking and regeneration, has entered into a development agreement with social housing and care organisation emh group to create a 100% affordable housing scheme in Radcliffe-on-Tren
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10th May 2021
Organisations looking for new ways to deliver positive change and growth following the pandemic can access the knowledge and skills of final year business students, as Nottingham Business School (NBS) launches its #NBSBright challenge.
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10th May 2021
A Northampton-based charity which distributes second-hand furniture to people in need has received a timely boost from a local housebuilder.
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10th May 2021
Timms solicitors, which have offices in Derby, Burton, Ashby and Swadlincote, have further strengthened their commitment to developing young talent by awarding a training contract to a University of Derby Law undergraduate.
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10th May 2021
Derby College Group’s (DCG) Student Mental Health Society and the role of one of its key members have been recognised with national awards.
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10th May 2021
Clowes Developments Directors, James Richards and Paul Shanley have exchanged contracts on the to date. They have agreed a transaction to develop six logistics facilities throughout the UK with a landmark deal worth in the region of £100
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10th May 2021
EkkoSense Limited (“EkkoSense”), an advanced software and technology provider, has received a seven-figure cash injection from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”), East & South East Midlands Debt Finance fund managed by Maven Capital Partners (“
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10th May 2021
Derby IT expert Neuways is supporting its employees as they return to the office, by enrolling on the NHS’ COVID-19 testing scheme.
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10th May 2021
After 30 years with Imago, and 20 years as CEO, Kay England has stood down to set aside time for her family and focus on new areas of personal development.
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10th May 2021
New research from comparethemarket.com has revealed that more than a third (36%) of Britons started planning their bucket list during lockdown. More than half (57%) claim their motivation for planning the list was due to their attitude that ‘life is too
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10th May 2021
National professional services consultancy, Begbies Traynor Group has acquired leading finance broker, MAF Finance Group, previously known as Midlands Asset Finance, in a deal worth up to £11.75m.
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10th May 2021
A leading East Midlands Lettings and Estate agency is experiencing an unprecedented rental boom and is urging local landlords to help service the demand by bringing new rental properties to market.
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10th May 2021
Digital marketing agency Impression has been crowned Biddable Team of the Year for the second year running at The Drum Awards for Search. It was also highly commended in the Performance Agency of the Year category.
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10th May 2021
A leading engineering company has created further opportunities for innovation after unveiling a multi-million-pound investment in the region after rapid growth in new industries despite the current pandemic.
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10th May 2021
Leicestershire businesses are to get a post-COVID boost as leading TV businesswoman looks at how female entrepreneurs can secure their success following the pandemic.
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7th May 2021
Local charity, and East Midlands Chamber member, Children First Derby, has been awarded vital funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to ensure the continued provision of their highly valued Mentoring Service for the next five years
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7th May 2021
Orangetheory Fitness, the fitness revolution that has swept America, has named Nottingham as the location for its newest UK studio, set to open in May and bringing 10 new jobs to the city.
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7th May 2021
Sky Recruitment Solutions and its sister company Capella Professional have announced multiple staff hires and new office locations following a major business boom during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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7th May 2021
A NOTTINGHAM organisation that rents out office space says it has seen an increase in the number of businesses wanting to move from the city centre and into local communities.
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7th May 2021
PayPlan has appointed experienced strategic leader, Tasneem Bhamji, as Chief Operating Officer to transform its operation and lead its multi-channel debt advice service to meet increased demand.
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7th May 2021
Patients with lasting symptoms of COVID-19 who completed a six week, supervised rehabilitation programme demonstrated significant improvements in exercise capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue and cognition, according to researchers at the National Inst
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7th May 2021
Nottingham may be landlocked, but there are many beautiful places to spend time near water including the River Trent, Grantham Canal and lakes or ponds at Country Parks.
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6th May 2021
Leicestershire business leaders are being offered a unique opportunity to tap into the mindsight of elite sporting performers to help their continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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6th May 2021
Pioneering Burton on Trent based pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, has expanded its Northern sales team to meet unprecedented growth and support customer demand across the North of England.
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6th May 2021
As a majority of children return to the classroom following the second national lockdown, William Gilbert Endowed Primary School and Nursery in Duffield have taken further steps to enhance their IT provision having appointed Link ICT as their new provider
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6th May 2021
Fast-scaling tech companies founded by Loughborough University researchers and an entrepreneurial graduate have been named winners at the 2021 British Data Awards in quality field that included FTSE 100 giants, tech unicorns, public sector bodies and not-
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6th May 2021
LEADING estate agent Gascoines celebrating its most recent success, after winning the Gold Award at the British Property’s Southwell Sales Awards 2021.
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6th May 2021
Sylvan Enterprises (“Sylvan”) has received a £500,000 loan through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”) ESEM Debt Finance fund and backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), managed by Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”).
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6th May 2021
Senior living specialist Charterpoint has secured planning permission for a 73-bed residential care home in Thurnby, Leicestershire.
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6th May 2021
As it approached its first birthday, The UK Swap Shop (created in Derby) has just seen huge growth in both followers and business swappers, securing membership of the prestigious Small Business Sunday club (SBS), created by Ex-Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Th
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6th May 2021
Derby construction firm Hodgkinson Builders is hoping to build up the nation’s sporting success by becoming the latest sponsor of the Derbyshire Institute of Sport (DIS).
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6th May 2021
The University of Nottingham is part of a new industry collaboration launched to accelerate drug discovery projects that will fast track research from lab to patient.
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6th May 2021
A Tamworth-based housebuilder has announced a key new appointment.
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6th May 2021
A recent High Court judgement has provided commercial property landlords with reassurance about the use of ‘cyclical occupation’ schemes as a way to mitigate their liability for business rates on empty properties.
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5th May 2021
A major new report is calling for a root and branch reform of the UK’s training system to help businesses access the skills they need to boost productivity.
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5th May 2021
North Nottinghamshire housebuilder, Woodhead Homes, has been named UK House Builder of the Year by the National Federation of Builders (NFB), thanks to its unique luxury development in the heart of Sherwood Forest.
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5th May 2021
Your IT Department LTD have welcomed a new recruit to their sales and marketing team and are expecting significant growth in 2021.
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5th May 2021
UK-based haircare e-commerce business, White Hot Hair,has announced double digit growth since teaming with full-service logistics provider, Leicestershire-based Lemonpath
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5th May 2021
Berkeley Inns, the rapidly expanding pub restaurant group, is working with Derby College Group (DCG) to upskill and develop its staff as the hospitality sector prepares to reopen on May 17.
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5th May 2021
78-year-old David Huxley, president of the board of trustees at internationally acclaimed Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire, is set to walk the Robin Hood Way – a total of 108 miles – to raise money for the centre.
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5th May 2021
Industry-leading 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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5th May 2021
A Leicestershire business has been involved in one of 20 export deals signed, as part of the newly agreed Enhanced Trade Partnership between the UK and India.
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5th May 2021
Nottingham-based recruitment firm QS Recruitment, who has been active in the East Midlands for over 25 years, has invested in a more central location in Nottingham as business continues to grow.
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5th May 2021
AN award-winning businesswoman and former Head of Legal Services for an NHS Trust has joined Derby-based leadership and development organisation, Ignite Your Inner Potential.
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5th May 2021
Acting on behalf of Gilbert & Hall, the long established luxury family house builders, David Hargreaves of FHP Property Consultants has completed the sale of a prime site at Riverside Way next to the Wilford Toll Bridge overlooking the River Trent.
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5th May 2021
An SME engineering firm involved in prestigious projects including Tower Bridge, Wimbledon Centre Court’s retractable roof, the London Eye, and the Falkirk Wheel, has fast tracked the training of its engineers after partnering with Siemens.
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5th May 2021
In this episode, our host interviews Greg Clark, Former Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and current Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells.
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4th May 2021
Lincolnshire based procurement specialists Greetwell Purchasing Solutions has been named as a commercial partner by East Midlands Care (EMCARE) to boost their support for the care sector across the region.
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4th May 2021
A prime mixed-use development in the centre of Chesterfield is up for sale through commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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4th May 2021
An LED lighting firm has bolstered its reputation in the Family Entertainment Centre industry following a raft of project wins across the world.
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4th May 2021
A booming Nottingham architectural practice has become so successful that after just four years at its current offices, it’s had to buy the building next door.
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4th May 2021
Andrew Granger & Co’s professional team went from managing 25 acres of farmland adjacent to the M6 to facilitating the sale of a leasehold for the site, for the creation of a brand-new motorway service area.
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4th May 2021
Barlborourgh Primary School has received a donation of £2,500 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield.
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4th May 2021
Museum exhibition project management specialist Focus is celebrating the opening of the Night Fever: Designing Club Culture exhibition at V&A Dundee which unveiled on 1st May.
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4th May 2021
Leading commercial property consultancy BB&J Commercial have adopted child exploitation specialists Safe and Sound as their charity of the year.
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4th May 2021
Leicestershire-based company to donate proceeds from discounted kayaking tickets to support local mental health charity
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4th May 2021
REPRESENTATIVES from some of the construction industry’s biggest names have been announced as part of the tutoring team for Constructing Excellence Midlands’ new diploma in collaborative working in construction.
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4th May 2021
In spite of the impact the Corona virus pandemic has had on the wedding industry, owners of Tiffany Jordan Bridal have continued to invest and expand their business in Derby City Centre. They are well and truly ready to capitalise on a wedding boom when t
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4th May 2021
THE UK’s largest online auction house John Pye Auctions is set to expand into Northern Ireland, with the acquisition of a new 3.5-acre site outside of Ballymena that will make it the biggest commercial auction house in the country.
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4th May 2021
The University of Derby has announced its vision to build a new, iconic business school in the centre of the city.
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4th May 2021
PLANS for the latest stage of The Island Quarter development will feature accommodation for Nottingham’s growing student population, with the developer behind the scheme submitting plans to Nottingham City Council today (DATE).
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4th May 2021
Nottingham Playhouse has announced that Julie Hesmondhalgh and Frances de le Tour are amongst the actors starring in its digital theatre project Still Life.
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1st May 2021
As part of the next stage of its continued growth and strategic development, Midlands based accountants and business advisors, Smith Cooper, have launched new core values, in order to underpin the firm’s continued growth.
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