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19th March 2024

Students see victory on the battlefield

Eight ‘troops’ from West Nottinghamshire College saw victory on the battlefield, after dealing with bomb disposal, accuracy with firearms and responding to emergency incidents.
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18th March 2024

JODY AND TEAM TO THE RESCUE

Last week Living Without Abuse (LWA), a local domestic abuse support charity, put out an appeal for a young mum with 2 children who’d fallen victim to an unscrupulous carpet fitter just when they needed help most. 
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14th March 2024

Embassy Luncheon Invitation - 27th March 2024

The Kuku Embassy Luncheons are open to all
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14th March 2024

Pektron software engineer Ann is proud to be a role model as she bids for major award

A computer software engineer who started her career in the same year as IBM launched its first home PC is hoping to inspire more women to join the industry after she was nominated for a major award.
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14th March 2024

Earl Shilton Building Society welcomes new Non-Executive Director

Leicestershire based building society esbs has recently welcomed Helen Stevens to the Board as a Non-Executive Director.
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14th March 2024

New workplace designer joins Blueprint Interiors

Workplace consultants and interior fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors has announced the appointment of Caitlin Houlbrook as a Workplace Designer.
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13th March 2024

Altia hires new Chair as it eyes further growth in 2024

Nottingham-based investigation tech firm, Altia, has appointed a new Chair as the company looks to strengthen its growth plans throughout 2024 and beyond. 
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13th March 2024

More new jobs created as successful asbestos management consultancy continues to grow

A successful start to 2024 has led to the creation of more new jobs at asbestos management consultancy, Acorn Analytical Services Northampton.
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13th March 2024

New business development manager at frozen food distributor Central Foods

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has appointed a new business development manager.
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13th March 2024

Forthcoming Connect Receptions

Connect Receptions - March/April 24
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8th March 2024

STORYTELLING EVENT BRINGS THE BOOKS TO LIFE FOR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE SCHOOL

To celebrate World Book Day (7th March), pupils from Langold Dyscarr Community School were treated to a storytelling event organised by Barratt Homes.
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8th March 2024

Female brick plant manager inspires industry change

This International Women’s Day, Forterra is celebrating Charlotte Wood, Plant Manager at its Measham Brickworks in Leicestershire.
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8th March 2024

esbs CEO shares money wisdom with new podcast

Leicestershire based Earl Shilton Building Society is proud to announce the launch of “Paul’s Podcast”; its latest initiative to foster financial literacy and support its members with information, guidance, and financial insight from esbs’ Chief Executive
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8th March 2024

THE ACCESS GROUP APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ACCESS PAYSUITE

The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software has announced the appointment of Giulio Montemagno as managing director of its Access PaySuite division.
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6th March 2024

Home and garden PR agency expands to create its first ever Operations Director position

Home and garden specialist PR agency, Honest Communications, has bolstered its leadership team with the promotion of longstanding employee, Fay Clarkson, to the position of Operations and Account Director.
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6th March 2024

DERBY TRANSPORT BUSINESS COLLECTS NATIONAL LOGISTICS AWARD

Viking Transport Ltd has collected an award for its contribution to the logistics industry.
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29th February 2024

Trailblazing Tamzin showcases her skills in new role

A trailblazing new recruit at Wills Consultants has wowed the company with her initiative, ambition and people skills, placing a candidate within weeks of starting despite having no previous industry experience.
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28th February 2024

MORLEY HAYES HEAD CHEF HONOURED BY HIGH SHERIFF OF DERBYSHIRE

Nigel Stuart, head chef at Morley Hayes, has been honoured by the High Sheriff of Derbyshire for 30 years of service.
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28th February 2024

Gifting company Colleague Box sees huge rise in businesses celebrating employee milestones

A CORPORATE gifting company has seen a rise in businesses celebrating employee milestones after data revealed that the first three months of a year is when most people look for a new job.
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28th February 2024

Allscreens Nationwide appoints new National Sales Manager to boost growth plans

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd, one of the UK’s leading windscreen repair and replacement companies, has welcomed Dave Boston into the business as National Sales Manager to support its expansion plans. 
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27th February 2024

Nottingham Creative Agency Promotes Latest Account Manager

Nottingham’s longest-standing female-founded PR agency, Eden Public Relations, has recently promoted Erin Softley to the role of Account Manager. Erin, who will celebrate her first anniversary at the company in March, takes on the responsibility for drivi
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27th February 2024

EUROCELL APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR TO SPEARHEAD PEOPLE FIRST STRATEGY

The home improvement specialist, Eurocell, has appointed Cat Hambleton-Gray as its People Director to drive forward the company's People First strategy.
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27th February 2024

Timms Solicitors Further Expands Care Team

Timms Solicitors, which has offices in Derby, Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby, have further expanded their Care team with a key appointment.
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26th February 2024

Blueprint Interiors strengthen pre construction team

Workplace consultants and commercial office fit-out specialists Blueprint Interiors has strengthened its pre-construction team following the appointment of Hamzah Khalid as a Pre-Construction Assistant.
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26th February 2024

Kerry is the latest to join growing team at leading Derby accountancy firm

A leading accountancy firm has added to its growing team by recruiting an office manager to help with the day-to-day running of the company. 
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26th February 2024

Growth mode for engineering design company

Starting 2024 with a bang, Bennett Engineering Design Solutions Limited, which is in its 25th year of trading, is pleased to announce two new appointments.
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23rd February 2024

Full Steam Ahead for A Weekend of Family Fun at Great Central Railway’s 125th Anniversary Weekend (16-17 March)

Leicestershire’s heritage railway, Great Central Railway, will be ‘reunified’ with Great Central Railway Nottingham for the first time in over 50 years as part of a major weekend of events in March to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of this award-winning,
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22nd February 2024

National Accolade For DHP Family’s Live Event Talent

One of DHP Family’s young event professionals who began working behind the bar at The Bodega has been recognised in the stand out class of next gen talent for the live event industry.
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22nd February 2024

Nottinghamshire retailer takes stand against retail crime

The number of incidents of violence and abuse in retail environment has skyrocketed, according to national data
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22nd February 2024

East Midlands Chamber Director to join Devolution Shadow Board

David Williams, a non-executive Director of East Midlands Chamber and chair of Geldards LLP is set to join the Shadow Board of the new East Midlands Combined Authority as Interim Business Representative.
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21st February 2024

Mark Hill Hair hits the road for GK Barry's Saving Grace podcast tour

Mark Hill Hair has signed a first-of-its-kind deal with social media sensation, GK Barry, to style her hair for the duration of her sell-out Saving Grace podcast tour, this month.
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21st February 2024

Biodiversify team doubles in 18 months with ‘meteoric growth’

BOUTIQUE conservation consultancy, Biodiversify, has undergone ‘meteoric’ growth to total 18 members of staff.
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21st February 2024

Long Service Legacy Reflects Sustainability Credentials

Burton-based concrete roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, recently presented long service awards to its team with a sustainable twist.
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21st February 2024

Spin-out raises £7.5m to develop novel treatment for blocked arteries

IsomAb - a University of Nottingham spin-out pioneering a new treatment for diabetics at risk of amputation - has raised £7.5m (US$9.4m) in a funding round led by Broadview Ventures and backed by MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is managed
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21st February 2024

Sturgess Motor Group announces partnership with BYD electric vehicles

Sturgess Motor Group of Leicester are delighted to announce their newly formed relationship with Chinese Electric Vehicle manufacturer BYD.
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21st February 2024

Leading PR expert set to host Derby Book Festival event with Great British Bake-Off finalist Laura Adlington

ONE of Derby’s leading PR experts will be conducting a show-stopping interview with a former Great British Bake-Off finalist and social media influencer as part of Derby Book Festival’s Spring Collection.
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20th February 2024

SMB College Group and Leicester Tigers Unveil Trial Dates for Post-16 Education Programmes!

SMB College Group are excited to announce a series of upcoming trial and training opportunities for budding rugby players looking to study on their college courses in collaboration with Leicester Tigers.
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15th February 2024

Belvoir branch manager brings decade of industry experience

The new branch manager at leading Corby estate agency Belvoir has more than a decade of experience in the industry.
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15th February 2024

Sort Legal Team Leader Shortlisted for Prestigious British Conveyancing Awards

A senior executive at a leading Derby law firm has been shortlisted for the prestigious Conveyancing Support Team Member of the Year award at this year’s British Conveyancing awards.
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14th February 2024

Business Leaders Join Nimbus Disability’s Board

Nimbus Disability, the Derby-based social enterprise run by disabled people for disabled people, has appointed two new non-executive directors.
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13th February 2024

Sleaford Quality Foods’ Kate Clawson named Factory Manager of the Year

Sleaford Quality Foods, the Lincolnshire-based high-quality ingredients supplier to the food industry, is celebrating after their very own Kate Clawson was crowned Factory Manager of the Year at the prestigious Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEA) wh
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13th February 2024

MATHER JAMIE APPOINTS NEW FARMING CONSULTANT

Loughborough based specialist land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie has announced the appointment of Ken Grimsdell as a farming consultant.
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12th February 2024

Rangers who have notched up 35 years of service in the city welcome new starter

The Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Rangers walk ten miles a day and spend thousands of hours a year patrolling the streets. Now the three-strong team, who have served the city for a combined total of 35 years, have welcomed a new Ranger recruit.
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10th February 2024

Budding designers to work with top fashion brand

Second year commercial design students at West Nottinghamshire College have kick-started a live project with a top fashion brand following a fact-finding visit to Manchester.
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9th February 2024

Second Seal of Excellence award for site manager at Oadby development

A Bellway site manager has claimed back-to-back national construction awards for his excellent work at a new housing development in Leicestershire.
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9th February 2024

Pall-Ex Group celebrates another year of excellence

Leading distribution provider Pall-Ex Group celebrated another successful year with a glamorous event for its employees, UK network members and European partners.
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9th February 2024

Health and safety consultancy announces the appointment of new Operations Manager

Leading independent health and safety consultancy, Acorn Safety Services has announced the appointment of Zeynep Guzelkasap as the company’s new Operations Manager.
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9th February 2024

East Midlands Recruiter Shares Success of Apprentice Turned Senior Manager

As the nation celebrates National Apprenticeship Week (5th - 11th February 2024), Gi Group, a leading recruitment and HR solutions provider with branches across the East Midlands, is shining a spotlight on the transformative impact which apprenticeships c
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8th February 2024

Your IT Department LTD Expands Team and gears up for further growth

Your IT Department LTD, a leading Managed Services provider, is excited to announce the addition of three new team members to its growing family. The company, which now boasts a robust team of 23 professionals, has welcomed Deepaseem Gurang and Tom Jackso
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8th February 2024

Leicestershire's rising starts illuminate the future of apprenticeships in housebuilding

In light of National Apprenticeship Week (5th to 11th February), Leicestershire developer David Wilson Homes has shared the journeys of two promising apprentices.
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8th February 2024

National Apprenticeship Week: Marketing apprentice forges dream career while balancing family life

Joanna Reynolds, Apprentice Marketing Assistant at Platform Home Ownership, has recently been able to start her career as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
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8th February 2024

The Printers Loughborough, Celebrating 40 Years in Business.

The Printers Loughborough, a family-run printing company, are proud to celebrate 40 years of Business in Leicestershire.
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7th February 2024

A showcase of leading lights from the arts to feature at ‘Expo’

Experts in the creative arts industries will be bringing their knowledge and expertise at a day of talks and seminars at West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Expo later this month.  
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7th February 2024

Ford & Stanley announces two-year Gemini Rail partnership

Talent services specialist, Ford & Stanley Group is pleased to announce it has been awarded the exclusive recruitment partnership for Gemini Rail Services, one of the UK’s leading rolling stock maintenance and overhaul businesses.
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7th February 2024

BDO strengthens East Midlands team with partner hire

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its Midlands team with the appointment of a new partner.
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7th February 2024

Shooting Star Grows Digital Team with Two New Hires

Two new recruits have joined the team at award-winning East Midlands PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star.
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7th February 2024

Vaillant and Derby College welcome the UK's FIRST Low Carbon Tech Apprentices

Marking a UK first - and helping address the need to attract many more apprentices into this growing field - Vaillant is delighted to be supporting the inaugural cohort of Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices (LCHTA) accredited with the King’s Standa
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7th February 2024

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY OUTLINES VISION FOR GROWTH WITH STRATEGIC APPOINTMENTS AND BRAND REFRESH

One of the Midlands’ leading technical consultancies has announced a bold vision for the future by strengthening its board of directors and unveiling a new brand identity.
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6th February 2024

KUKU Connect Receptions - February 24

KUKU Connect Receptions - February 24
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6th February 2024

Faster Britain goes on tour! Taking gigabit full fibre on the road. Climb on Board at the Love Business Expo

Measuring more than 44ft in length and 15 tonnes in weight, a new member of the Faster Britain family will be revealed this week in Leicestershire. The bus will be parked up for the day this years Love Business expo on the 15th February
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6th February 2024

Former Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire joins Mather Jamie

Andrew Granger, a former Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire, has joined Loughborough based specialist land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie as a Consultant.
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5th February 2024

Inspiring the next generation of engineers as children create innovative solutions which make a difference

Unique project marks National Engineers Week as it hopes to inspire youngsters to learn about the world of engineering while creating 3D products to make a difference in their lives.
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5th February 2024

Alistair the "perfect fit" for fast-growing IDT

Meet Alistair Jacks, the latest hire by Ilkeston based IT Managed Service Provider, IDT.
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5th February 2024

Former Apprentices Launch and Grow Nottingham Financial Planning Business

Nottingham based wealth management company Stephen Eve Financial Planning has helped over 70 clients since its inception in 2022 and now manages £25m of client funds.
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2nd February 2024

Students discover mind, body and spirit additional skills

The training salons at West Nottinghamshire College welcomed make-up artists, barbers and stylists, a reiki practitioner and more as students got stuck into learning more about roles within hairdressing and beauty therapy during their industry week.
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1st February 2024

Leicester metalwork firm makes bold apprenticeship commitment

Leicester-based metalwork firm, ADS Laser Cutting, has outlined plans to take on at least three new apprentices in the coming months, with a view to extending this to five. 
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1st February 2024

Nottingham Venues Hosts Launch of the 2024 British Transplant Games

This summer, Nottingham will host the annual British Transplant Games and Nottingham Venues, the collection of independent venues within the University of Nottingham Campus, has announced that it is an official Games Partner for the event. 
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1st February 2024

Innovative App Provides Additional Security For Local Charity

Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has piloted a new on-demand security service for its support workers and outreach teams.
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1st February 2024

esbs has recently welcomed Abi Stringer and Tracy Barnes to its Earl Shilton team.

The latest addition to the mortgage team, Abi’s varied career path has led her to the finance industry.
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31st January 2024

Remembering Derby’s Emmanuel Merchant JP

Central Co-op hosted around 70 guests to gather at Duffield Cemetery for a re-dedication service for Emmanuel Merchant JP, once General Manager of the former Derby Co-operative Society, exactly 100 years after his death.
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31st January 2024

House of Commons launch for sixth Ladies First Awards celebrating inspirational achievers

A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons this week marked the launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational female achievers.
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30th January 2024

The Reindeer, Hoveringham, Secures Coveted Bib Gourmand in Michelin Guide 2024

The Reindeer, Hoveringham, has become the first pub in Nottinghamshire to be awarded the prestigious Bib Gourmand accolade from the Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland 2024, and one of only 20 restaurants to receive a Bib in 2024.
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30th January 2024

Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024

Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024: 5-16 February 2024
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30th January 2024

Luxury Rutland hotel welcomes new General Manager to guide it through next phase of growth

A luxury Rutland hotel has announced the appointment of a new Director and General Manager with over 30 years of experience, as it looks ahead to a year of substantial growth and development.
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30th January 2024

NELSONS’ DISPUTE RESOLUTION TEAM BRINGS IN NEW PROPERTY LITIGATION PARTNER

An experienced property litigator has joined leading East Midlands law firm Nelsons, supporting the dispute resolution team as it works to expand its core service areas.
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29th January 2024

INNES ENGLAND ANNOUNCES THREE SENIOR PROMOTIONS

Leading commercial property agency Innes England has kickstarted 2024 with the announcement of three senior promotions. 
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25th January 2024

SMB College Group is Blasting to the Future with Love Business, Sponsoring the VIP Lounge for the Second Year Running!

SMB College Group are excited to be attending this year’s 2024 Love Business Expo on Thursday 15th February, where they’ll be exhibiting and sponsoring the VIP Lounge!
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25th January 2024

LOVELL COMMITS TO BOOSTING SKILLS AND BUILDING NEXT GENERATION OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Leading housing developer, Lovell Partnerships continues to invest in the construction workforce of the future, offering on-the-job experience and skills training to help build lifelong careers.
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24th January 2024

Date Set for Crucial Mayoral Debate in Nottingham

The business network Nottingham Partners, which champions the region and forms part of Notts’ wider place marketing organisation Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, will host a crucial debate between the three mayoral candidates standing for the new
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23rd January 2024

IT support firm expands with new business development expert plucked from over 300 job applicants

A growing tech and IT support firm in Castle Donington has continued to expand its business with a hand-picked new recruit.   
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22nd January 2024

Sturgess Motor Group receives Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2024

20 JANUARY 2024, Sturgess Motor Grouphas received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award, an independent seal of excellence, which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
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19th January 2024

Influx of promotions and new starters at Cellomatics signals next successful phase for award winning business

Specialist preclinical contract research organisation (CRO) Cellomatics Biosciences has heralded the start of its next successful phase with four promotions and eight new arrivals.
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19th January 2024

INNES ENGLAND’S MARKET INSITE 2024 RETURNS TO IN-PERSON EVENTS TO REVEAL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TRENDS

LEADING Midlands commercial property expert Innes England is hosting four in-person industry events to reveal the findings of its popular annual Market Insite report.
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19th January 2024

SMB College Group Celebrates Leicestershire Silver Sustainable Food Places Award

SMB College Group is celebrating Leicestershire winning the Silver Sustainable Food Places Award, and is proud to play a significant role in providing healthy and sustainable food production education through its Agriculture, Countryside Management, Horti
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18th January 2024

New apprentice and team promotions kickstart 2024 at Nielsen McAllister

Derby-based PR and communications specialist Nielsen McAllister has expanded and promoted its team as it gears up for another year of growth in 2024.
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18th January 2024

College’s restaurant trainees get fully-industrious

West Nottinghamshire College’s training kitchens and restaurant have been a hive of activity as students launched into the challenges of Industry Week.
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18th January 2024

MIDLANDS BASED GINHO INVESTS IN QUALITY TEAM WITH TWO APPOINTMENTS

Midlands-based automotive parts specialist Ginho has made two appointments to boost its quality assurance team as the business embarks on an ambitious growth plan across new and existing markets.
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17th January 2024

New recruit for recruitment agency

A renowned Northamptonshire recruitment consultancy has taken on a new recruitment resourcer to focus on the company’s business development.
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17th January 2024

‘Financial Advice Firm of the Year 2022’ reports rapid growth amid recruitment hike

Pensions, investment and mortgage experts, Almond Financial has reported rapid cumulative growth of 53% over the last 3 years following three acquisitions and a big recruitment drive.
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17th January 2024

CREATIVE in TiME at the LOVE EXPO

Welcome to a new era of digital marketing with CREATIVE in TiME, where we go beyond the traditional agency model – we're your 'in-house' marketing team and business advisors.
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17th January 2024

Heron Foods hungry for growth in Nottingham with new store

Some 24 jobs have been created in the Bulwell area of Nottingham with the opening of a new Heron Foods supermarket.
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16th January 2024

BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Lincolnshire’s highly proactive Gelder Group is on a mission to create an exciting educational facility to inspire children with special needs.
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16th January 2024

Riders Business Club goes behind the scenes at World Snooker Grand Prix

Leicester Riders Business Club members got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the World Snooker Grand Prix. 
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16th January 2024

GIC MARKS 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS WITH NEW RECRUITS

One of the UK's leading packaging machinery manufacturers has started its 40th year in business by strengthening its team as it prepares for another year of growth.
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16th January 2024

KH Hair in town centre street clean - Arnold salon team unite to clean up the town

The team at KH Hair in Arnold gave up their Sunday morning at the weekend in a bid to clean up the town’s streets.
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16th January 2024

Long-Serving Employees at Pall-Ex Motor Past a Collective 1,800 Years of Service

Palletised freight distribution network, Pall-Ex Group, is celebrating a business milestone with 193 of its longest-serving employees collectively reaching 1,800 years of service.
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