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People & Appointments News from 2018


17th December 2018

Festive cheer for The Dairy after the company secures three new clients!

Award-winning West Bridgford-based creative agency The Dairy, has built upon an already successful year after the business recently secured three new clients ahead of the festive period.
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11th December 2018

Richard Shakespeare - the UK’s leading Work Place Diversity Consultant

1.50pm - 2.10pm Work Place Diversity and your legal obligations - how not to get it wrong, however well intended you are @ Love Business EXPO 2019
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7th December 2018

National Award Success for Nottingham Lettings Specialist

Kingswood Residential Investment Management Scoops Silver Award in the New Agency of the Year Category at The Negotiator Awards
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6th December 2018

Love Business helped me get Eurostar account

1.50pm - 2.10pm Work Place Diversity and your legal obligations - how not to get it wrong, however well intended you are @ Love Business EXPO 2019
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4th December 2018

Hallam Boosts Digital PR Offering with Three New Hires

Award-winning digital marketing agency Hallam has announced the appointment of three new employees to its Earned Media team, following a series of digital PR and Social Media account wins for the Nottingham-based company.
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4th December 2018

I want to spread a bit of happiness

Dialysis patient designs easy-to-wear fashion for people with health conditions
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28th November 2018

Charity ball for Nottingham’s only Conductive Education Centre leaves its ‘Footprint’ by raising over £14,000!

The 23rd November marked the second Little Footprints Ball - an event organised to raise vital funds to support Nottingham’s only Conductive Education Centre, Footprints CEC.
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27th November 2018

Chesterfield care provider wins National Apprenticeship Award

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, won Large Employer of the Year at the Learning Unlimited National Apprenticeship Awards 2018, held at Pond’s Forge in Sheffield.
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23rd November 2018

Derbyshire's Ward is the Midlands' top family business

Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling company, Ward, has been crowned Family Business of the Year 2018, and the Fastest Growing Family Business, in the region’s flagship awards for family businesses.
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22nd November 2018

BG Engineering scoops regional business award

BG Engineering, a leading subcontractor of precision machined components, based in Chesterfield, is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Manufacturing Award at the 2018 Derbyshire Times Business Awards.
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22nd November 2018

Female founder of Nottingham HR consultancy takes top award

The founder of a Nottingham-based outsourced HR consultancy, My HR Hub, which delivers bespoke solutions for small businesses, has taken a top award for women in business.
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14th November 2018

National construction company supports Leicestershire charity

Management trainees from national construction company, Willmott Dixon, have created an accessible summer house for children and adults with learning disabilities in Leicestershire as part of its annual trainee challenge.
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14th November 2018

Lincs adult learning facility to have bright future thanks to £35k grant

Thistles Market Garden Ltd, a day service for adults with learning disabilities, will save over £3,000 on its energy bills annually thanks to the support of specialist renewable energy consultants Greenio.
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13th November 2018

Business leaders come together to discuss the gender gap in the construction sector

Female leaders in property and construction from across Leicestershire and the wider Midlands region came together last week (7 Nov) for Inspiring Leicester – a Women in Construction roundtable event hosted by De Montfort University at the Leicester Busin
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12th November 2018

Escape Time - Award winning escape room to form charity partnership with The Buddy Bag Foundation

Escape Time to buddy up with The Buddy Bag Foundation to bring a few smiles back this Christmas!
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12th November 2018

Olympic legend Lord Sebastian Coe opens Loughborough’s pioneering Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel

Double Olympic champion Lord Sebastian Coe officially opened the new Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel at Loughborough University on Friday 9th November.
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8th November 2018

Diwali celebration at Howes Percival

Businesspeople from a variety of backgrounds in and around Leicester had an opportunity to celebrate Diwali recently at Howes Percival's Leicester office. 
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8th November 2018

John Pye makes award history with fourth year win

The UK’s largest independent auction house, John Pye, has been crowned Asset Valuer / Auctioneer of the Year for the fourth consecutive year at the UK Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency (TRI) Awards.
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8th November 2018

Chesterfield care provider nominated for National Apprenticeship Award

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, has been nominated as a finalist in the Learning Unlimited National Apprenticeship Awards 2018.
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7th November 2018

Double Celebration at Nottingham Lettings Specialist

Third Awards Finals of 2018 and Industry Exam Success at Kingswood Residential Investment Management.
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6th November 2018

Stunning stained-glass window created by Frame Fast to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War

A STUNNING stained glass window depicting a lone soldier walking home from battle has been produced by Derby business, Frame Fast (UK).
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5th November 2018

Forward Ladies Celebrates the Success of Business Women in the Midlands

Forward Ladies Celebrates the Success of Business Women in the Midlands
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5th November 2018

Luxury developer puts location at the heart of Oak View

A new development in Appleby Magna has become a sought-after haven for those looking to combine luxury living with commuter convenience thanks to quality housebuilder Mulberry Homes.
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1st November 2018

Another Award for OrderWise!

Lincolnshire-based business software provider OrderWise is celebrating with another award win.  
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30th October 2018

DHP Family Wins Big at National Music Industry Awards

Leading live music company DHP Family is celebrating a quartet of wins for its venues, festivals, shows and staff in this year’s national industry awards organised by Live UK.
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26th October 2018

BG Engineering celebrates double award shortlist success

BG Engineering, a leading subcontractor for precision machined components, is celebrating after reaching the final of two regional business awards.
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25th October 2018

Nottingham HR consultancy in the running for top award

A Nottingham-based outsourced HR consultancy for small businesses, My HR Hub, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award just two years since it was set-up by HR professional Rebecca Bull.
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23rd October 2018

John Pye shortlisted again in the UK Tri Awards

The UK’s largest independent auction house, John Pye, is hoping to retain its title of ‘Asset Valuer/Auctioneer of the Year’ for the fourth consecutive year after being announced as a finalist in the UK Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency (TRI) Award
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23rd October 2018

Heathcotes Group appoints Head of Recruitment

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, has appointed Hocine Benhafsi as Head of Recruitment to support its nationwide expansion.
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22nd October 2018

Chief Operating Officer of UK Asbestos Training Association shortlisted for Business Person of the Year Award

The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) marked a decade of excellence in 2018, with another success story announced in October.
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19th October 2018

Two Prestigious Awards for OrderWise

Saxilby-based software provider OrderWise has another reason to celebrate after scooping two awards at the 2018 Lincolnshire Media Business Awards on Tuesday 16th October.
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17th October 2018

Appointment brings new talent to the DBCP team

Chris Pratt is the latest addition to the growing team at Derbyshire Building Control Partnership (DBCP). His appointment marks DBCP’s 12-month anniversary after being established last year.
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15th October 2018

Birmingham shoes a sellout success to empower women

A Birmingham shoemaker, who has been recognised as a leading light in the footwear industry, has seen her latest collection sell out before even hitting the shelves.
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11th October 2018

Purpose Media toasts ten years of success

A Derbyshire creative agency which has grown from a two-man start-up with zero assets to a £2m-turnover company employing 30 full-time members of staff is celebrating its first decade in business.
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11th October 2018

BioCity hosts Ada Lovelace Day to inspire the next generation of female STEM scientists

Forty-five girls who are students at three Nottingham high schools took part in an Ada Lovelace Day event at leading life sciences incubator, BioCity Nottingham, to learn about the opportunities of a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathemat
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10th October 2018

Awards unveiled as community urged to vote for their favourite town business

Town artist creates unique awards for Burton’s only business awards voted by the general public to celebrate independent stores, services and businesses.
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10th October 2018

Local charity Footprints CEC confirms GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead MBE as its newest patron

Sneinton-based charity Footprints CEC, the city’s only Conductive Education Centre, is delighted to announce world record holder and paralympian, Richard Whitehead MBE, as its newest patron.
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25th September 2018

Tattershall Farm Park flourishes thanks to eco-friendly energy

A SAVING of £20 a day in energy bills has paved the way for an award-winning, family-owned farm park in Tattershall, Lincolnshire, to expand its offering and enhance visitor and animal comfort no matter the season.
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25th September 2018

Ten fabricators are needed to join Frame Fast's elite team in Ascot Drive

Frame Fast (UK) has launched a recruitment drive to fill more than 10 jobs at its production facility in Ascot Drive.
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20th September 2018

Morley Hayes reaches final of Midlands Family Business Awards for second successive year

Morley Hayes, one of Derbyshire’s best-loved leisure facilities, has been shortlisted for the title of Employer of the Year at the Midlands Family Business Awards for the second successive year.
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14th September 2018

Walking Cricket aims to push the boundaries for exercise in Leicestershire

Health campaigners in Leicestershire hope a new version of cricket will bowl over those looking for a fun and friendly way of getting fit.
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7th September 2018

Footprints makes starting school easier with its conductive education expertise

Making the leap from nursery to 'big school' is not just a big moment for children, it can also a nerve-racking time for parents - and this is no different for children with disabilities.
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5th September 2018

BARRATT HOMES WORKS TOWARDS A MORE ACCESSIBLE FUTURE AT SITE VISIT WITH WHIZZ-KIDZ

In a bid to make its sites more easily accessible for wheelchair users, leading housebuilder Barratt Homes is working closely with a disabled children’s charity at its development Highfields in Littleover.
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30th August 2018

Construction group Stepnell delivers robust business results

Construction specialist Stepnell, which has its head office in Rugby, has announced a robust set of financial results for the year ending 31 March 2018.
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24th August 2018

Star Trust donates £2,500 to local charity to support elderly

A Nottingham-based charity which supports elderly people across the county has received a boost following a £2,500 donation by Star Trust.
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24th August 2018

East Midlands based ‘Ask the Chameleon’ is selected as one of the UKs top 100 small businesses

Rachel Hayward, owner of Ask the Chameleon Ltd has been selected to be a part of the Small Business 100, part of the national Small Business Saturday campaign.
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21st August 2018

Double delight as Croots Farm Shop scores success in the Great Taste Awards 2018

Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire is celebrating after two of its products were hailed as ‘outstanding’ at the annual Great Taste Awards.
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17th August 2018

Derbyshire Entrepreneur celebrates partnership with not on the high street

Derbyshire Entrepreneur of the Year finalist is celebrating launching a storefront on notonthehighstreet.com, the world's leading curated modern marketplace, connecting the best creative businesses with the world.
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10th August 2018

The search is on for the East Midlands most outstanding small businesses and self-employed

The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2019 open today (10 August) and small businesses and the self-employed across the East Midlands are being urged to enter before the closing date of Friday 1 February 2019.
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7th August 2018

UKATA appoints Craig Evans to Chief Operating Officer role to drive organisational growth

In a move to drive growth, Chesterfield-based UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA ) has appointed Craig Evans to its newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.
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6th August 2018

Peveril Homes takes home a double crown at this year’s LABC East Midlands Building Excellence Awards

Woodcroft, Moira, named as Best High Volume New Housing Development while Ivan Cooke wins the prestigious Site Manager Award
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6th August 2018

Willmott Dixon celebrates female successes as part of diversity drive

Willmott Dixon is celebrating the successes of two of its local female employees from the East Midlands as part of its drive to promote opportunities and encourage more women to consider careers in the construction industry.
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3rd August 2018

Lizzie is London bound

An ex-construction student from West Nottinghamshire College is feeling elated following her nomination for a prestigious national award.
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31st July 2018

Excellence in International Trade

Spatial Global Finalist for the Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2018
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27th July 2018

Excellence in International Trade

Spatial Global Finalist for the Chamber’s Derbyshire Business Awards 2018
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25th July 2018

The Midlands shortlist unveiled for the FL National Awards & Summit 2018

The FL National Awards & Summit, now in its 9th year and proudly supported by headline sponsor HSBC UK, has announced its anticipated regional shortlist.
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25th July 2018

Rock Fall collaborate with major blue light supplier

Rock Fall collaborate with major blue light supplier to manufacture exclusive EN ISO 20347:2011 footwear for the Emergency Services sector
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25th July 2018

Charity quiz organised in aid of Leicester life skills centre

A charity quiz night has been announced at the Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road Stadium to support a local charity that teaches children of Leicestershire and Rutland life skills for staying safe on and offline.
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23rd July 2018

The Dairy and Nottingham Trent University celebrate ‘monstrous’ award-win at the prestigious Heist Awards!

Award-winning creative agency The Dairy and Nottingham Trent University (NTU) are celebrating after a campaign for the university’s Employability Team recently scooped the Gold Award for Best Internal Communications Campaign at the prestigious annual Heis
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20th July 2018

Frame Fast UK Named Double Finalist in Local Business Awards

Ascot Drive based window manufacturer, Frame Fast UK has been named as a double finalist in the East Midlands Chamber Derbyshire Business Awards for 2018.
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20th July 2018

Adapted home changes family’s life

Within minutes of moving into their brand new home at Wolsey Island, Leicester, the Omar family knew their lives had changed for the better.
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18th July 2018

Rock Fall march on with more good news

Derbyshire based Safety Footwear manufacturer, Rock Fall are continuing to move forward with even more commercial success, award nominations and wins and maximising their opportunity to give back to the local community.
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11th July 2018

Hinckley & Rugby signs up to Women in Finance

Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has signed up to the Women in Finance Charter, which commits financial services organisations to preparing their talented female staff for leadership roles.
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9th July 2018

Salon group through to finals of National Business Awards

KH Hair Group celebrates after being shortlisted in four categories
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9th July 2018

J Tomlinson records £87 million turnover

Integrated building solutions company J Tomlinson has recorded an £87 million turnover for the year 2016/2017 - up £13 million on the previous year.
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6th July 2018

Care director highlighted in CQC celebration of NHS

Tracy Johnson, Director of Operations at Chesterfield-based Heathcotes Group, has been highlighted as an outstanding individual in health and social care as part of a new publication celebrating 70 years of the NHS.
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5th July 2018

Colwick Hall named as a finalist for the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

Colwick Hall has been selected as a finalist at the East Midland Chambers Business Awards. One of four companies in the region to have been shortlisted for the 'Marketing Campaign Of The Year'.
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5th July 2018

Newby Castleman nominated for business award

Newby Castleman has been shortlisted for Niche Magazine’s Business Awards 2018, in the Best Professional Services category.
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4th July 2018

The Dairy named as a finalist at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards!

West Bridgford-based creative agency The Dairy has been named as a finalist at this year’s East Midlands Chamber Business Awards - which will take place at the Nottingham Belfry on Friday 14th September 2018.
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21st June 2018

EverythingBranded’s Inaugural EB Fest is Huge Success

EverythingBranded.co.uk are pleased to announce the success of their first ever Summer EB Fest Event on June 2nd 2018. Together with suppliers, family and friends, they celebrated the outstanding achievements of our tireless staff as well as raising money
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15th June 2018

Double award joy for East Midlands ICT firm

Managed IT and Communications Service Provider, Air-IT are celebrating after winning two awards in as many weeks at the Derby Telegraph and Nottingham Post Business Awards.
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14th June 2018

Sausage eating competition as Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire stages party for customers to celebrate its 10th birthday

Fancy winning a free kilo of sausages every month for a year? That’s the prize on offer from Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire as part of the celebrations to mark its 10th anniversary.
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14th June 2018

J Tomlinson completes £7 million supported living scheme

The construction team at J Tomlinson has handed over a supported living scheme built for developer HBV.
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14th June 2018

Five Life Science companies celebrate success at the Medilink East Midlands Business Awards

Five companies from across the region were delighted to be selected as winners at last night’s Medilink East Midlands Business Awards.
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13th June 2018

Family Business Masterclass to lift the lid on what makes a winning Award entry

Businesses considering entering the Midlands’ flagship awards for family businesses are to be given exclusive access to the team behind them along with advice on what makes a winning entry, at a free event this month.
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12th June 2018

Marketing Executive becomes Young People’s Ambassador for city centre charity

Elona Jetullahu, a Marketing Executive at Enderby-based Mocha Marketing, is proud to become the Young People’s Ambassador as part of Soft Touch Arts’ Management Board.
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8th June 2018

ANOKI restaurant shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year at Asian Food & Restaurant Awards

Anoki fine dining Indian restaurant has been shortlisted for the title of Midlands Restaurant of the Year at this year’s Asian Food and Restaurant Awards.
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4th June 2018

Lubrizol helps Remap’s engineers to make a difference to people’s lives

The Derbyshire branch of a national charity which recruits retired engineers to invent bespoke aids for people with disabilities says it will be able to help more clients after it was handed hundreds of pounds by a Hazelwood company.
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31st May 2018

EverythingBranded.co.uk announce new charity partner, Global’s Make Some Noise

EverythingBranded.co.uk have announced their new national charity partner, Global’s Make Some Noise.
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31st May 2018

Award Success for Nottingham Property Expert

Adam Kingswood, owner of Kingswood Residential Investment Management, wins Property Professional of the Year at the Nottingham Post Business Awards!
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30th May 2018

Deadline approaching in search for Harborough’s top 10 business innovators

The search is on to find the 10 most innovative and ambitious business pioneers in and around Market Harborough, with the deadline for applications now just days away.
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30th May 2018

Leicester hair salon dedicates ‘Hair Room’ to charity supporter

Prestigious Leicester hair salon George’s Hairdressing aims to provide a supportive room for people living with medical hair loss at its salon on Allandale Road in the city.
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24th May 2018

Notts doctor spots gap in the market for specialist medical supplkies

CRUCIAL medical supplies will soon be launched to the healthcare market after a Nottinghamshire doctor spotted a gap in the market for specialist devices and secured funding from Enterprise Loans East Midlands and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF
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24th May 2018

Heathcotes Group enjoys overwhelming response at the Transition Event

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, enjoyed an overwhelming response as a sponsor appearing at the 2018 Transition Event, a conference dedicated to the future of young people with disabilities and associated needs.
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22nd May 2018

PKF Cooper Parry named Best Tax Practice

The Midlands-based business was named Best Tax Practice in a Regional Firm at Tolley’s Tax Awards 2018
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18th May 2018

Russell helps Dan climb career ladder

As strong advocates of investing in and nurturing skills and talent, Burton-based Russell Roof Tiles is proud to have promoted a former trainee to Manager, after he benefitted from a number of career-enhancing opportunities over eight years.
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15th May 2018

Croots Farm Shop and Café in Derbyshire takes part in Open Farm Sunday 2018

Visitors to Croots Farm Shop and Café will get a close-up view of sheep shearing, lambs, a working blacksmith and Shire horses when it joins growers and producers up and down the country for Open Farm Sunday next month.
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15th May 2018

Charnwood entrepreneur is back in business stronger than ever following a life changing injury.

Leicestershire businesswoman, Jo Finch, is back in business with her new company Charnwood Bookkeeping.
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14th May 2018

Entries open for annual search for the Midlands’ top family businesses

Entries for the UK’s only independent, not-for-profit annual Awards showcase for family businesses in the Midlands, are now open.
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11th May 2018

Adtrak helps apprentices reach career aspirations

As part of Learning at Work Week, Adtrak, a leading digital marketing agency based in Nottingham is showcasing the importance of nurturing young talent by recognising the hard work of its former and current apprentices.
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10th May 2018

Limited time left to enter the Business Awards

The deadline for entering the Business Awards 2018 is Friday 18 May.
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8th May 2018

Whitemeadow launches sewing school to address skills gap

Independent British furniture manufacturer Whitemeadow is set to launch its own sewing school to help address the challenge of finding the next generation of skilled upholstery sewing machinists.   
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8th May 2018

Shoppers’ views at the heart of great quality and customer service at Croots Farm Shop

Shoppers at Croots Farm Shop and Café in Derbyshire are helping to shape the business’s future and its commitment to quality and great customer service.
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1st May 2018

Leicester diabetes figures up by a third in five years

The number of adults in Leicester with diabetes has risen by 33 per cent in the last five years, according to new figures.
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30th April 2018

Double Award Success for Kingswood Residential Investment Management

Nottingham lettings and management company finalists in Nottingham Post Business Awards and Property Week Resi’ Awards
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27th April 2018

Another year of celebration at the Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards

Over 200 individuals from across the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector came together on Wednesday 25th April to celebrate success at the Medilink UK National Awards.
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27th April 2018

The second phase of homes at award winning riverside development set to be released at Open Day

Homebuyers on the lookout for a new house with views of Nottingham’s waterside, cityscape and nature will be able to find their perfect home at the launch of Trent Basin’s Phase Two – a multi award-winning eco development on the banks of the River Trent.
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25th April 2018

RHCV drives expansion by acquiring Northants dealership top dealer takeover

Exciting times are ahead for the award-winning East Midlands-based Renault Trucks Dealer, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) – with the acquisition of another operation in Northampton.
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25th April 2018

Nottingham based security firm Foremost Security are finalists for the Professional Services award

Foremost Security, based in Nottingham, has massively increased its workforce and customers in the past few years is proud to have been announced as a finalist for the Professional Services award at this year’s Nottingham Post Business Awards.
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25th April 2018

'Bottoms Up' for winners of Grow with the Show: Bottomley Distillers

LOUTH-based gin producer Pin Gin has been announced as this year’s winner of Lincolnshire Showground’s annual ‘Grow with the Show’ competition.
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24th April 2018

Former Nottingham Serviceman Turned Financial Adviser Finalist in British Ex-Forces in Business Awards.

A Nottingham based Chartered Financial Planner has been announced as a finalist in a prestigious national award ceremony.
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19th April 2018

Rilmac Insulation winners at Energy Efficiency Awards

Rilmac Insulation is excited and proud to have been winners at the 2018 East Midlands Energy Efficiency Awards. Winning in the category of Insulation & Fabric Installer / Contractor of the Year, the team from Rilmac were presented with their trophy at th
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18th April 2018

Total Motion named Leicester Mercury Company of the Year

Vehicle management company Total Motion is celebrating further awards’ success after being named Leicester Mercury Company of the Year 2018.
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13th April 2018

Ex-serviceman switched on to new success

An ex-serviceman has spoken about his time at West Nottinghamshire College being his “lifeline” following a regional college skills competition win.
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13th April 2018

Heathcotes Group sponsors The Transition Event

Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, is sponsoring an exhibition and conference which aims to help build a bright future for young people with disabilities or additional needs.
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10th April 2018

G F Tomlinson's Siman to trek the Inca Trail for Alzheimer's Society

A DERBY man is trekking more than 100km on one of the world’s most famous trails to raise money for a charity which battles the disease that is the UK’s biggest killer
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10th April 2018

Gender pay gap at Barker Ross Staffing Solutions reflects commitment to equality

Recruitment business Barker Ross Staffing Solutions has unveiled a gender pay gap – the difference between what male and female employees are paid – of just 2.3 percent.
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10th April 2018

Medilink Inoovation Day 2018

Innovation Day is firmly set as the annual life sciences event in the East Midlands attracting 250+ delegates and 30+ exhibitors. The day consists of a conference, exhibition, awards dinner and ample networking opportunities.
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6th April 2018

Richard Shakespeare Nominated for the UK’s Largest Diversity Awards

Richard Shakespeare, Managing Director of Workplace Diversity Solutions based in Coalville, has been nominated for a Positive Role Model award at The National Diversity Awards 2018.
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6th April 2018

Leading HR Specialist Shares Five Ways East Midlands Firms Can Narrow The Gender Pay Gap

Thursday 5th March 2018, Nottingham – The final deadline has expired for East Midlands organisations with 250 + employees to report their gender pay gap - the average difference between what they pay male and female employees - to the Government Equalitie
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4th April 2018

Columbus UK invites local schoolchildren to Nottingham offices to spark interest in STEM careers

On 6 March, Nottingham-based business services provider Columbus UK invited a class of 10 and 11-year olds from Holy Cross School in Hucknall to their head office for a morning of activities
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4th April 2018

STEPNELL AWARDED £13.1M BUILDING MODERNISATION FOR UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER CAMPUS HUB

Leading construction contractor Stepnell has been awarded a £13.1 million contract by the University of Leicester to complete the modernisation of its Percy Gee Building.
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27th March 2018

OrderWise Adds 15 to its Award-winning Team

OrderWise, which most recently won the Business and Tech Innovation award at the East Midlands regional final of the FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards, is adding to several teams to bolster its ambitious growth plans.
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26th March 2018

Heathcotes to open new services in Nottinghamshire

Heathcotes Group will soon be opening two new residential care services in Newark which the company has developed in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council.
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26th March 2018

Charity expands into Leicester city centre - creating 20 jobs

A CHARITY which helps disabled and disadvantaged people into employment and independent living will be expanding into Leicester, following a deal overseen by commercial property agency Innes England.
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13th March 2018

Apprentices are part of the perfect blend at Leicestershire marketing company

Enderby-based Mocha Marketing's commitment to supporting apprentices looking to take their first steps into marketing, has seen the team shortlisted as a finalist in next month's Leicester Mercury 2018 Business Awards.
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13th March 2018

SIGNIFICANT INTERVENTIONS – CHANGING PERSPECTIVES OF DISABILITY ON STAGE

“People are still put off by the label disability theatre,” says actor Garry Robson. “They don’t see it as professional theatre. To them, it reeks of theatre for health or charity.”
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8th March 2018

Apprentice star confirmed speaker at Staffordshire's largest business event

Michaela Wain, recent third place finalist on The Apprentice, has been confirmed as a guest speaker at this year's Let's Do Business expo.
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8th March 2018

‘No career is off limits’ - the female bricklayer encouraging girls to make the most of International Women’s Day and National Apprenticeship Week

A female bricklaying apprentice from Leicester is highlighting the career options available to other girls in readiness for this year’s International Women’s Day (8th March) which happens to fall within National Apprenticeship Week (5th to 9th March).
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8th March 2018

WOMAN IN CONSTRUCTION CLIMBS THE CAREER LADDER IN DERBYSHIRE

A Derbyshire construction worker has been promoted to Senior Site Manager in recognition of her hard work at David Wilson Homes’ new site in Mickleover.
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1st March 2018

LINCOLNSHIRE’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS OFFERED CHANCE TO ‘GROW WITH THE SHOW’

LINCOLNSHIRE’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS OFFERED CHANCE TO ‘GROW WITH THE SHOW’
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28th February 2018

PANDROL WINS INDUSTRY AWARD!

Worksop-based rail fastening manufacturer PANDROL has won the Technical Innovation category in the national Rail Business Awards at a glittering event held at London’s Hilton hotel on Park Lane last week.
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27th February 2018

Annual quest launched to find the cream of the region’s commerce

A quest to find the crème de la crème of the region’s commerce has been launched.
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26th February 2018

70 YEARS OF APPRENTICESHIPS FROM KH HAIR

Salon group highlights benefits of training 'on the job' ahead of National Apprenticeship Week 2018
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22nd February 2018

The Wilkins Group Reveal Expansion Plans

Award winning global packaging firm The Wilkins Group has revealed plans to almost double the size of its headquarters in Nottingham.
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20th February 2018

STAR TRUST CHARITY ANNOUNCES LIZ CARTWRIGHT AS NEW BOARD MEMBER

PR and digital agency owner Liz Cartwright has been announced as new board member to the charity Star Trust.
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9th February 2018

“Women shouldn’t be put off pursuing their dream job”

Forensic Psychologist Dr Ruth Tully on How She Built Her Business From Nothing
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9th February 2018

PCPM scoops prestigious FSB award

Commercial refrigeration and air conditioning specialist PCPM is celebrating after being named the East Midlands’ ‘scale-up business of the year’ by the Federation of Small Businesses.
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6th February 2018

FUNDING BOOST FOR FAST-GROWING ENTERPRISE

Counsellors are celebrating a £60,000 “super boost” which has allowed them to double the size of their Lincoln Hub - spelling fantastic news for clients and fellow professionals.
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2nd February 2018

Care provider opens new services in Lutterworth

Care provider Heathcotes Group has opened a new specialist services in Lutterworth, near Leicester, for adults with learning disabilities, mental illness and associated complex needs.
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31st January 2018

Harborough Innovation Centre grows bedroom business to global empire

A bedroom business started by a schoolboy is now turning over £1 million after being supported by a community of innovators and mentors in Market Harborough.
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30th January 2018

Packaging firm thinks 'inside the box' following supermarket's pledge to ditch plastic

An award winning global packaging company based in Nottingham has said it is ready to cope with an increased demand for cardboard and paper food packaging after supermarket giant Iceland announced plans to phase plastic out completely by 2023.
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16th January 2018

TOP TIPS TO MAKE SURE YOUR HR PLAN IS ROBUST IN 2018

Nickie Elenor, managing director of Nottingham-based Your HR Lawyer, looks ahead to the top issues facing bosses in 2018 – and what they can do to prepare.
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8th January 2018

Building Begins on the Next Phase of Waterfront Homes at Trent Basin

Homebuyers can now register their interest in their dream riverside house as the first details are released on a range of properties in Phase Two at Trent Basin - from stunning three storey townhouses to contemporary mews houses.
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5th January 2018

ACUTEC named Best IT Solutions Provider in the Midlands

Microsoft Gold Partner ACUTEC, based in Birmingham, has achieved the title of ‘Best IT Solutions Provider in the West Midlands’ for 2017 at the UK Corporate Excellence Awards.
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5th January 2018

Grant Thornton’s five ‘things to watch’ for East Midlands businesses in 2018

2017 was another year of unprecedented change and as the new year gets underway, this trend looks set to continue for East Midlands’ businesses well into 2018, says financial and business advisers Grant Thornton UK.
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