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21st March 2025

Revesby Country Fair offers £1,000 to young people working in the countryside

The Revesby Rural Activities Fund has doubled its grants for people up to the age of 25 in Lincolnshire

20th March 2025

Unipart Logistics’ Graham Pagett wins Microlise Overall Driver of the Year award, as industry celebrates the drivers who keep the country moving for tenth consecutive year

Microlise, a leading global technology solutions provider, is delighted to announce the winners of its annual Driver of the Year awards, each named in a five-star ceremony in Coventry yesterday evening.

20th March 2025

DropWorks appoints former Diageo executive as new CEO

DropWorks, one of the fastest growing British-distilled rum brands, has announced the appointment of Graham Appleyard as its new Chief Executive Officer as the brand continues to strengthen and attract distinguished industry talent.

19th March 2025

Driving growth: ValiRx and Inaphaea announce new appointments

Life science innovation company ValiRx has announced the appointment of a Director of Research and expanded the lab team of its research subsidiary, Inaphaea BioLabs.

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How up to speed are you in relation to the health and safety obligations placed upon you?

You can’t outsource the risk, every business owner, director, and senior manager has a moral, financial and legal obligation for managing the health and safety of their organisation.

19th March 2025

Derby Mortgage and finance business celebrates 10 years of success and resilience

The owner of an independent mortgage and finance company is celebrating a decade of helping clients achieve their property dreams despite unprecedented challenges.

18th March 2025

Loughborough Town Hall Celebrates Four Nominations at The Pantomime Awards 2025 For Snow White

Loughborough Town Hall and Little Wolf Entertainment are celebrating a fantastic achievement as their production of Snow White has received four nominations at The Pantomime Awards 2025, hosted by the UK Pantomime Association.

18th March 2025

Rainbows People Team named as HR Awards finalists

The People Team at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has been named as a finalist in the British HR Awards 2025.

17th March 2025

PKF Infuse welcomes three new team members including artificial intelligence specialist

Midlands-based IT specialists PKF Infuse welcome three new members to their growing team, following the addition of several apprentices last year.

14th March 2025

Sales director inspired by wife’s hearing dog to take on London Marathon

A sales director has been inspired to take on the London Marathon for charity for the first time by his wife and her hearing dog.

14th March 2025

Bridge Help Welcomes Lisa Griffiths as New Business Development Manager

Chesterfield-based commercial bridging finance provider Bridge Help has swelled its ranks with the appointment of Lisa Griffiths, who has joined as a Business Development Manager.

12th March 2025

Leicester professor is the first UK woman to receive prestigious award

Professor Melanie Davies CBE, Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

12th March 2025

Growing Derby PR agency appoints two new Account Executives

PR and communications agency Nielsen McAllister has hired two full-time team members after successfully completing their PR apprenticeships, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to developing industry talent.

12th March 2025

Matthew Egglenton Joins Mather Jamie as Graduate Commercial Surveyor

Mather Jamie is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Egglenton as its new Graduate Commercial Surveyor.

11th March 2025

Luxfer Gas Cylinders welcomes industry expert to drive global growth

A gas industry expert has joined Luxfer Gas Cylinders as its Global Director of Sales, Aluminum Cylinders – thanks to a longstanding and deep-rooted connection with the UK-based manufacturer.

11th March 2025

Howes Percival expands Leicester Development team

Leicester law firm Howes Percival has expanded its Development team with two new appointments.

10th March 2025

EarthSense appoints David Johnson as new Head of Channel Partnerships

EarthSense, the UK’s leading manufacturer of air quality products, has appointed David Johnson as its new Head of Channel Partnerships.

10th March 2025

New nursery set to open its doors at Mansfield Innovation Centre

A new nursery, at Mansfield Innovation Centre, is set to create jobs and much-needed childcare places for local parents.

8th March 2025

Derby County Women help out at University of Derby event to celebrate International Women's Day

Footballers Ella Hilliard and Camille Jenkins joined staff and students from the University of Derby in celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8).

7th March 2025

Lincolnshire Institute of Technology supports over 800 women into STEM

The Lincolnshire Institute of Technology (LIoT) has supported over 800 women into STEM education in the 2024/25 academic year, helping to improve the diversity of the industry.

7th March 2025

Derby-based Vibrant Accountancy gets its sums right after expanding team with three key new appointments

Leading Derby accountancy firm Vibrant Accountancy is continuing to grow after expanding its team with three key new appointments.

7th March 2025

Oakham has been selected as the home of Method Gym, a pioneering wellness centre

Oakham, Rutland, has been selected as the home of Method Gym, a pioneering premium wellness business offering personalised fitness experiences. Set to open in April, it will be the first of its kind in the region.

7th March 2025

Great central Railway partners with Loughborough College to offer T Level industry placements

Great Central Railway, the UK’s only dual track heritage railway, has partnered with Loughborough College to provide industry placements for five T Level students

6th March 2025

Women in Transport: Meets the team behind Nottingham's trams

According to Women in Transport, just 26% of people working in the transport sector are women.

6th March 2025

Leicestershire Business Voice appoints Sue Tilley as new Chair

Leicestershire Business Voice (LBV), the premier business advocacy group for Leicester and Leicestershire, has appointed Sue Tilley as its new Chair.

5th March 2025

Students descend on MTI for science and technology festival

Around 160 school pupils from across North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire took part in an exciting science and technology activities with major employers at this year’s TeenTech MTI.

5th March 2025

Browne Jacobson recruits Head of Higher Education from University of Nottingham

Browne Jacobson has recruited Kate Gallagher from a Russell Group university as its new Head of Higher Education.

4th March 2025

‘Outstanding’ psychiatrist scoops teaching award for inspiring the next doctor generation

A final year medical student, who starts as a resident doctor in August, has praised a consultant psychiatrist and mentor who has “filled me with confidence and inspiration”.

4th March 2025

Timber Engineering Company MTE Celebrates Success of First Female Carpentry Apprentice

MTE’s first female carpentry apprentice, Lana Craxford, made quite an impression on the Leicester timber engineering company before she even started her job there.

3rd March 2025

Top Creative Chooses Oberoi Business Hub For New Direction

Award-winning photographer and videographer Ash Stanley has chosen Oberoi Business Hub in Derby’s Pride Park as the base for the next stage in his business life.

3rd March 2025

Spin-Out Champion Made Honorary Fellow of the University of Nottingham

Award-winning business executive David Whelan has been made an Honorary Fellow of the University of Nottingham for his outstanding contribution to the institution.

27th February 2025

Family-owned Grantham Engineering Firm Welcomes Third Generation To Its Team

Leading family-owned engineering firm, BGB, has welcomed Alex Holt, son of CEO David Holt, to its team, marking the third generation of the Holt family to step into the business.

27th February 2025

Solutions for Accounting opens new head office

Solutions for Accounting celebrated 27 years in business with a welcome event to mark the opening of its new head office at Mercia Marina in Derbyshire.

27th February 2025

Eurocell appoints Stuart Livingstone as COO to drive branch expansion and growth

Eurocell has appointed former Howdens Trade Director, Stuart Livingstone, as its new Chief Operating Officer in a real mark of intent as it enters the second-year of its ambitious strategy.

27th February 2025

Allscreens Nationwide appoints new Insurance Director

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd, one of the UK’s leading windscreen repair and replacement companies, has appointed Lisa Pugh as its new Insurance Directo

26th February 2025

Pinelog welcomes Darrell Fisher as new Production Manager

Pinelog, a leading UK manufacturer of luxury timber lodges, has appointed Darrell Fisher as Production Manager.

26th February 2025

Derby's Ford and Stanley Announces Strategic Leadership Promotions to Drive Further Growth

The recruitment arm of Ford and Stanley Talent Services Group has announced the strategic promotion of four key team members to further bolster its leadership capabilities.

26th February 2025

Team celebration kicks off 2025 at Amazon

The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Chesterfield set the tone for a happy new year with a 1920’s party at the Double Tree by Hilton Sheffield.

25th February 2025

Howes Percival adds Partner following ‘significant growth'

East Midlands law firm Howes Percival has recruited contentious trusts and probate Partner Lewis Addison following a period of significant growth for the team.

25th February 2025

Senior planning duo joins consultancy in Nottingham and Sheffield to meet demand

Following a significant increase in demand for its planning services, planning, design and development consultancy Marrons has grown its Nottingham and Sheffield teams with a duo of hires.

24th February 2025

Experienced CEO Paul Capell appointed chair of Promethean Particles

Nottingham-based Promethean Particles, a world-leader in the manufacture of industrial-scale, cost-effective metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Capell as its new Board chair.

24th February 2025

Taran Sanghera Lands Dream IT Apprenticeship at Link ICT

Ambitious A-level student Taran Sanghera is taking the first step towards his dream career in information technology with an apprenticeship at Link ICT, located in Pride Park, Derby.

20th February 2025

New recruit at Northampton leasing company

Silverstone Leasing has welcomed a new account manager to its talented team.

20th February 2025

New starters at asbestos management consultancy

Leading Northampton-based asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services has welcomed another eight new starters to the fold as the company continues to expand.

20th February 2025

College principal awarded MBE at Buckingham Palace

West Nottinghamshire College principal and chief executive Andrew Cropley has described the “incredible privilege” of being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the King.

20th February 2025

Freeths establishes Family offering in Leicester with strategic hire

Leading law firm Freeths has launched its family offering in Leicester with the appointment of Managing Associate Stephanie Kyriacou. She joins from Shakespeare Martineau.

19th February 2025

New Fire Manager at health and safety consultancy

Northampton-based health and safety consultancy Acorn Safety Services has appointed a new fire safety manager, who has previously worked for former Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson and James May.

19th February 2025

Derby artist Millie has designs on growth after winning JDR Group's Dragons’ den style-competition

A Derby student who sells their original artwork to buyers worldwide has won a year’s business support from a Derby digital marketing firm after winning a Dragon’s Den-style pitching competition.

19th February 2025

Corby estate agent continues expansion with appointment of Heidi Barber as new ‘face’ of inspections

In a move to further support its growth plans, local estate agent Belvoir Corby has appointed a property professional as its new face of inspections.

18th February 2025

‘Outstanding’ H&S training specialist Joins NLT Training Services

Chesterfield-based NLT Training Services has welcomed Shaun Taylor, an independent training at heights specialist, to the team.

18th February 2025

East Mids housing specialist steps up growth plans with new partnerships director

Leading housing and regeneration specialist Lovell, has announced its latest significant appointment, with Mark Roe joining as partnerships director in the East Midlands, with a keen eye on promoting social value and boosting the region’s growth.

13th February 2025

Bolsover Cruise Club's Managing Director Honoured with Outstanding Contribution Award at UK Cruise Awards 2025

Bolsover Cruise Club’s Managing Director, Michael Wilson, has been honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution Award

13th February 2025

AG Corporate Law Strengthens Team with Key Appointments

Boutique law firm AG Corporate Law (AGCL) has reinforced its growing team with the appointments of Corporate Law Executives Oreva Ojuh and Jamie Carrick.

13th February 2025

Derbyshire engineering firm boss voices passion for National Apprenticeship Week after creating work opportunities for 100 young people

A Derbyshire business owner has marked National Apprenticeship Week by reporting his determination to keep improving life chances for young people, by offering valuable opportunities in the workplace as an alternative to costly university education.

12th February 2025

Major East Midlands Steel Firm Invests in Refurbished Training Academy

Nottingham-based Caunton Engineering is set to significantly enhance its highly successful training academy

11th February 2025

Derby ICT Company appoints Sales Manager to grow presence in SME sector

Derby based IT and telecoms support company, Link ICT has appointed Keith Smith as Sales Manager in order grow its presence in the SME sector.

11th February 2025

Shed Grounds Maintenance Welcomes New Business Support Manager

11th February 2025

Digital marketers celebrate their career choice as they mark National Apprenticeship Week

A young Derby marketing apprentice says he is happy to be learning his trade at a high level and fast-tracking his career rather than getting into debt by going to university.

11th February 2025

East Mids firm adds two key hires in rapidly growing Commercial team

East Mids law firm Howes Percival has continued the rapid expansion of its Commercial team with two key hires.

10th February 2025

Dedicated Nottinghamshire apprentice travels 161 miles to complete apprenticeship programme

A Nottinghamshire apprentice who battles a six hour journey to complete his apprenticeship training, part-based in Newcastle, has spoken about his career transformation after enrolling on the course.

10th February 2025

Apprentices Lead the Way at Local Marketing Agency

Altitude Marketing, a leading marketing agency based in Loughborough, is taking the time this National Apprenticeship Week

7th February 2025

WBR Group Further Strengthens Market Position with Strategic Hires

WBR Group (WBR), the UK’s largest independent provider of SSAS administration and tax advisory services, is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its sales team.

7th February 2025

Rising golf star to make full debut at Ladies’ European Tour

A talented sports scholar is set to make her full debut at one of the most prestigious golfing tournaments in the world.

6th February 2025

Double leadership boost: Morro welcomes two new MDs to drive affordable housing

Making a bold start to the new year, leading Midlands developer Morro Partnerships has announced the appointment of two new Managing Directors to drive continued success across the region.

6th February 2025

Barwood Capital invests for growth with key hire and promotion

Barwood Capital (“Barwood”), leading UK real estate investment and development specialist, is investing for growth with a new senior hire and promotion.

6th February 2025

Duncan & Toplis group welcomes new managing director to wealth management service

The Duncan & Toplis group has appointed a new managing director to lead its financial advice and wealth management team at Castlegate Financial Management, supporting the group’s ambitious drive for growth.

6th February 2025

New MD for IMA Architects as Senior Team Step Up

IMA Architects, specialists within industrial and commercial architecture, has made three internal promotions at a senior level and welcomed two new members of staff.

5th February 2025

East Midlands franchisees hail apprenticeships as their springboard to a successful career

In the run up to National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February 2025) KH Hair has revealed that every single one of its 27 franchisees/salon owners began their careers as an apprentice with the Group.

5th February 2025

Octavian scores with high-profile director hire

Nottinghamshire-based national security services company, Octavian Security UK, has pulled off a coup by hiring a former international footballer as Director of the company.

4th February 2025

Nottingham College Aviation students team up with East Midlands Airport

Thanks to Nottingham College’s strong partnership with Manchester Airport Group, owners of East Midlands Airport (EMA), Aviation students benefit from numerous opportunities to gain hands-on industry experience beyond the classroom.

3rd February 2025

Loughborough-based PermaRock appoints new managing director

Leading external wall insulation and render system manufacturer and supplier Permarock has undertaken a board restructure to cultivate strategic growth – appointing a new managing director to drive it.

3rd February 2025

College community celebrates remarkable year of success

The fantastic achievements, “resolve and resilience” of students from North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) have been celebrated at a magnificent annual awards and graduation ceremony in Leicester.

3rd February 2025

New head of traffic and transportation at civil and structural engineer BSP Consulting

Jason Davenport has been promoted to director of traffic and transportation at East Midlands-based civil and structural engineering company BSP Consulting.

3rd February 2025

East Midlands DMPK consultancy bolsters scientific team with two new hires

Loughborough-based Drug Discovery Solutions, which provides DMPK (drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics) consultancy services to drug discovery research teams, has announced the appointment of two scientists in response to rising demand for its specialist

30th January 2025

DBCP wins prestigious national award at national LABC Building Excellence Awards

David Pratt, Building Control Manager at DBCP, the leading provider of building control services in Derbyshire and Staffordshire Moorlands, has been named the Public Service Superstar at the LABC Building Excellence Awards.

30th January 2025

Derby PR Agency Nielsen McAllister Strengthens Team with Expertise

Derby-based PR and communications agency Nielsen McAllister has strengthened its team further, having appointed the former editor of Packaging News, Philip Chadwick, as Senior Consultant and promoting Hannah Woods to the role of Account Manager.

29th January 2025

Leicester College and local employers to showcase apprenticeship opportunities at Apprenticeship Fair 2025

Leicester College will be hosting its annual Apprenticeship Fair from 1-5pm on Wednesday 12 February 2025 at its Freemen's Park Campus.

29th January 2025

Browne Jacobson partner Laura Hughes named in The Lawyer Hot 100

A Browne Jacobson partner has been recognised in a revered list of legal professionals who are making a difference to the sector and their clients.

29th January 2025

GO Travel Solutions Welcomes Jo Hall as New Project Manager

GO Travel Solutions, a Leicester-based sustainable travel consultancy, announces the appointment of Jo Hall as Project Manager.

29th January 2025

Shakespeare Martineau appoints Leicester corporate partner

As part of its ambitious growth strategy, leading law firm Shakespeare Martineau has appointed corporate partner Dean Chauhan.

29th January 2025

Matthew Lymn Rose Marks First Decade as Managing Director at A.W. Lymn

The Managing Director of one of the UK’s largest independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is celebrating 10 years at the helm of the fifth generation East Midlands family business.

28th January 2025

Pte John Smith - Rorkes Drift - Ashby Musuem

A display to commemorate an Ashby man's service during the Anglo-Zulu War and the Battle of Rorke's Drift

27th January 2025

Derby College Group Alumnus Nick Wild Takes His Basketball Dreams to New Heights in the USA

At just 17 years old, Nick Wild, an ex-student at Derby College Group, is living proof that big dreams and hard work can take you anywhere, even across the Atlantic.

24th January 2025

DK Learning's Bryony Brain crowned AIM Apprentice of the Year 2024

Bryony Brain, an apprentice at DK Learning, of renowned publisher DK (Dorling Kindersley), has been awarded the prestigious AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group's (AIM) 2024 Apprentice of the Year award.

23rd January 2025

Growth journey continues for award-winning company with appointment of a new general manager

In a move to further support its growth plans, Corby-based See Limited has appointed Tony Dawson as general manager of its fabrication arm, Bousfields.

23rd January 2025

IT consultancy appoints new customer experience relationship manager to further support its growth plans

3RS IT Solutions, which offers IT support to businesses, has announced the appointment of Chloe Brabbins as customer experience relationship manager to further support in its plans for growth.

23rd January 2025

Nottingham entrepreneur named one of 2025's most impressive female founders

Tara Askham of Bakersfield, Nottingham has been crowned one of the UK's most impressive female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain's ‘f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100' campaign.

22nd January 2025

Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter BIDs announce four lucky competition winners

Four lucky shoppers have each won a £500 voucher to spend at businesses in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter.

22nd January 2025

A decade of transformative impact on the economy and smaller businesses across the East Midlands

British Business Bank marks a decade of transformative impact on the economy and smaller businesses across the East Midlands

22nd January 2025

Hospice staff and volunteers honoured for 420 years of dedication

Treetops Hospice was filled with celebration this weekend as staff and volunteers gathered to recognise over 420 years of dedicated service honoured through the charity’s Long Service Awards.

21st January 2025

Eden PR Invests in Team with Senior Social and Digital Team Promotion

Eden PR has announced the promotion of Social and Digital Account Executive Charlie Peters following a positive year of growth for the company.

21st January 2025

DMU apprentice celebrates double award success

Award-winning apprentice James Colver is celebrating securing not one but two prestigious accolades in recognition of his achievements while studying for his management degree.

20th January 2025

Elizabeth Fothergill CBE is appointed President of YMCA Derbyshire

Staff and volunteers at one of the county’s oldest charities have welcomed the appointment of Elizabeth Fothergill CBE who has agreed to become the organisation’s new President.

20th January 2025

Landsmiths strengthens team with new appointments

Nottingham property law firm, Landsmiths, has announced two key appointments to their award-winning property team.

17th January 2025

Slimming World founder recognised in Top 100 Influential People 2025 Awards

The founder and chair of the UK and Ireland’s leading weight management organisation Slimming World, Margaret Miles-Bramwell OBE, has been honoured in the prestigious Top 100 Influential People 2025.

16th January 2025

Sixth new recruit for Link ICT

Having enjoyed a great start to new year, Link ICT has expanded its team further following the appointment of Daniel Woodward as an IT Technician.

16th January 2025

HCR Hewitsons welcomes Banking and Finance Expert Haydon Simmonds as Partner

HCR’s Banking and Finance team is delighted to welcome Haydon Simmonds, a corporate banking expert, to the firm as a Partner.

16th January 2025

Founder partner of construction consultancy Focus Consultants listed in Top 100 Influential People 2025 Awards

Founder partner of Nottingham-based construction consultancy Focus Consultants, Kevin Osbon, has been named in the Top 100 Influential People 2025 Awards.

16th January 2025

The Access Group appoints new Managing Director for Kuala Lumpur

The Access Group has appointed Chee Gay Lim as the new Managing Director of its Global Operations Centre (GOC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.