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Deals News from February 2021


26th February 2021

East Midlands HR firm expands with two new franchises

Multi-sector HR consultancy, Breedon Consulting Limited, has announced the launch of two new franchises in the UK as part of its ambitious growth plans.
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26th February 2021

Node4 Acquires K3’s Starcom Technologies to Further Enhance its Cloud Services Offering

Cloud-led digital transformation Managed Services Provider (MSP) Node4, has today announced it has acquired Starcom Technologies Limited, the MSP division of K3 Business Technologies Group (K3).
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25th February 2021

Decision on unique inland freeport expected imminently

A decision on the unique inland Freeport bid, submitted by the LLEP and D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnerships on 5 February 2021, is expected imminently. The LLEP and key stakeholders, including local authorities and businesses, are excited about the economi
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25th February 2021

£6.4m warehouse underway at Wakefield Hub

Regional contractor G F Tomlinson has commenced works on a new 65,000 sq. ft. warehouse at Wakefield Hub for Newmarket Lane Ltd, a joint venture between developers HBD and Yorkcourt.
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25th February 2021

NEW HOME FOR DERBY’S BUSTLER MARKET AT FORMER CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Popular Derby street food venue, Bustler Market, has moved to a brand-new site three times bigger than its previous location, following a three-month renovation project.
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24th February 2021

FORMER RAF BASE SET TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO ‘GARDEN VILLAGE’

FOOTAGE of the former RAF Newton site of which part will soon be transformed into Nottinghamshire’s very first ‘garden village’ has been revealed by Innes England – the commercial property agent that agreed the deal with housebuilder Redrow Homes.
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24th February 2021

Strong pipeline of works for Midlands consulting engineer

Construction engineering consultancy, Howard Ward Associates (HWA), has made a positive start to 2021 with a pipeline of work with a GDV of approximately £125m and a new appointment to the team within its first quarter.
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24th February 2021

Pentaxia renews long term agreement with Martin-Baker Aircraft Limited, world-leaders in design and build of ejector seats.

DERBY, UK – Pentaxia, manufacturer of advanced composite components announces the renewal of its supply agreement with Martin-Baker Aircraft Limited
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23rd February 2021

Industrial property specialist to make impact investments after purchasing Nottinghamshire business park

An industrial property specialist is set to invest in companies which make a positive difference to society with the profits it makes from a Nottinghamshire business park.
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23rd February 2021

PLANNING IN FOR LANDMARK NOTTINGHAM BUILDING

PROPOSALS to transform the former Radford Boulevard Board School building in Nottingham that has fallen into disrepair into high quality, purpose-built student accommodation have been submitted by a joint venture between Bmor, BITG and Sam Burt.
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23rd February 2021

World-leading triathlon and cycling brand, HUUB, signs autistic triathlete, Sam Holness, to support his journey to become a professional triathlete.

‘Super’ Sam Holness, who recently launched his campaign to become the first autistic Ironman athlete, is excited to announce his partnership with leading triathlon and cycling brand HUUB.
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23rd February 2021

Derby solicitor plays part in Bombardier Egypt transaction

A LOCAL solicitor and notary from Nelsons has played his part in a deal that will enable Bombardier – now acquired by Alstom – to export its Derby-built trains to Egypt.
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22nd February 2021

DERBY TIMBER MERCHANT FINDS NEW LEASE FOR LIFE

A DERBY-BASED timber merchant has relocated to brand-new premises after almost 40 years, in a commercial property deal advised on by local law firm Nelsons http://www.nelsonslaw.co.uk/.
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22nd February 2021

Fabrikat deal lights the way

The two owners of leading steel fabrications business, Fabrikat, the UK’s leading independent designer and fabricator of lighting columns and guardrails, recently sold the business to a Management Buy-Out (MBO) team in a deal funded by Duke Royalty Limite
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22nd February 2021

CPW DERBY BUILDS ITS COMMITMENT TO THE CITY WITH A NEW OFFICE AND TEAM MEMBER

THE Derby branch of national M&E consultancy Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) has expanded its offering within the city with an exciting new appointment after taking on increased office space.
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22nd February 2021

HSG Teams Up With KEUCO To Offer Customised Workplace Hand Hygiene

Derby-based washroom services and water conservation specialists HSG have joined forces with a premium German company to help UK businesses and venues keep hand hygiene at the top of their agenda
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22nd February 2021

Monarch Security Paves Future Growth With Serviced Office Move

A Derby security company, whose clients range from Covid testing centres to the Saudi royal family, have relocated to Oberoi Business Hub in Pride Park to pave the way for future expansion.
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22nd February 2021

Erewash Borough Council and Beeston-based J Tomlinson set to transform one of Ilkeston’s most distinctive buildings

A major renovation scheme that is expected to create over 90 local jobs and increase local productivity has commenced in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
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22nd February 2021

CPP secures major letting at Meridian Business Park, Leicester

Property consultants Commercial Property Partners (CPP) have facilitated a new letting on behalf of retained clients on a 42,498 sq. ft warehouse facility located on one of Leicester’s most popular business parks.
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22nd February 2021

Landmark opportunity to create thousands of jobs and boost the East Midlands economy.

An East Midlands bid for Freeport status has been submitted to the government today by a consortium led by the two Local Enterprise Partnerships that represent Leicester, Leicestershire, Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
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19th February 2021

Poppy PR Proves to be Stand-Out Candidate for New Nottingham Recruitment Firm

Poppy PR is celebrating after a raft of lockdown successes for an existing recruitment client has led to it being chosen to handle communications work for the group’s Nottingham-based sister company.
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19th February 2021

RHCV Announces North Notts Expansion

Leading East Midlands independent Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles continues its expansion plans. RHCV is announcing the opening of a new fifth site, strategically located in North Nottinghamshire.
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19th February 2021

NEW BIRDS BAKERY STORE TO OPEN IN WEST BRIDGFORD

FAMILY-RUN Birds Bakery has announced plans to open a second store in West Bridgford, Nottingham, as the company continues to build on its success.
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19th February 2021

NG brokers deal for accident repair group to motor into Nottingham

One of the UK's premier accident repair groups is set to open a Nottingham base after a property deal brokered by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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18th February 2021

Wyggestons’ Almshouse extension reaches new heights in Leicester

There is excitement all round as Wyggestons’ significant extension reaches roof height which means it won’t be too long now until new residents can move in.
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18th February 2021

COOPER PARRY PARTNER WITH TECH NATION TO SUPPORT ITS UPSCALE 6.0 PROGRAMME

Fast-growing accountants and business advisers, Cooper Parry, has partnered with Tech Nation to support the tech scale-ups participating in its Upscale 6.0 programme, alongside Silicon Valley Bank and Cooley LLP.
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17th February 2021

Robinson acquires Danish business Schela Plast

Robinson, the manufacturer specialising in value added custom packaging, has acquired the Danish company Schela Plast.
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17th February 2021

Communications and connectivity provider EVAD to relocate to Derby city centre

Communications company EVAD is looking to grow as it announces plans to relocate to Derby – bringing new jobs to the area.
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16th February 2021

St. Modwen submits plans for 170,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space in Derby

St. Modwen has submitted detailed plans for the first phase of development at St. Modwen Park Derby, following the grant of outline planning permission in September 2020.
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16th February 2021

Derbyshire CCC renews partnership with Yappl

Derbyshire County Cricket Club has again named Yappl as its ​mobile telecommunications partner until the end of 2022.
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16th February 2021

East Midlands businesses team up to spark a sustainable future for housing

Champions (UK) plc, a strategic branding and communications partner, shows a warm welcome to Fischer Future Heat, as the two East Midlands-based businesses team up to spark a sustainable future for their community.
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15th February 2021

National finance broker reveals company rebrand

Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), has launched its new brand today and will now trade under the name MAF Finance Group.
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12th February 2021

Coming soon…

Love Business News is set for a major relaunch in 2021 as we continue our quest to give businesses in the Heart of the Midlands – Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire – a voice.
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12th February 2021

Baytree makes dream come true for TV star's dad

Former Emmerdale star and Strictly Come Dancing winner Kelvin Fletcher teamed up with Derby-based Baytree Cars to gift his dad a £160,000 Bentley for his 60th birthday.
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11th February 2021

TRIO OF DEALS FOR INNES ENGLAND AT NOTTINGHAM INDUSTRIAL PARK

A PRIME city-centre industrial estate is now fully let after a hat-trick of deals completed by commercial property agents Innes England.
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9th February 2021

Azets and DWF advise on multi-million-pound waste management acquisition

Midlands-based MAC Waste Management acquires WCL Quarries Limited and Drygon 8 Limited
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8th February 2021

RECORD GROWTH FOR WELLS MCFARLANE

Leicestershire Chartered Surveyor and Property Consultant, Wells McFarlane has reported a record year, achieving sustained growth despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
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1st February 2021

Hallam appointed as digital marketing agency for three national brands

Hallam, a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency based in Nottingham, has secured three significant full-service retainers.
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