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People & Appointments News from March 2021


31st March 2021

Nottingham law firm announces string of promotions

Nottingham law firm Rotheras has announced a number of promotions across its departments.
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31st March 2021

Chesterfield’s first Property and Construction Group launched

A pioneering Chesterfield Property and Construction Group has been launched at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield event held on 31 March 2021.
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30th March 2021

Slice of Luxury on The Horizon for Homebuyers Seeking Waterside Living in Nottingham

The site of a former social club is soon to be transformed as construction gets underway on the latest luxury riverside development in Nottingham.
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30th March 2021

Promotions and new appointments for growing driver recruitment & logistics company

A positive start to 2021 for temporary driver recruitment and logistics company Route4 Solutions has led to the promotion of Alan Clarke to Sales Director and the appointment of Joanne Soloman as operations co-ordinator.
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30th March 2021

“We couldn’t even afford ink or paper!” Former Foxes CEO marks 30-year anniversary

A Leicestershire businessman is marking 30 years since the revival in fortunes of Leicester City FC.
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29th March 2021

NFDC officially announces appointment of William Crooks as President.

NFDC, the leading trade body for the demolition industry, officially announces the appointment of Derby-based Cawarden’s Managing Director, William Crooks, as President following the 80th Annual General Meeting of the Federation which took place on Friday
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26th March 2021

NEW LOGISTICS MANAGER AT ROOF TILE FIRM TO MEET GROWING DEMAND

Burton based roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has strengthened its management team to meet growing customer demand.
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26th March 2021

UHY NOTTINGHAM STRENGTHENS SENIOR TEAM WITH NEW HIRE

THE Nottingham office of national accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of new tax partner, Richard Stanley.
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25th March 2021

Creative Quarter Nottingham appoint Tamily Cookson as new interim CEO

The Creative Quarter Company, Nottingham’s economic development agency for the creative and digital sector and placing-making organisation for the Creative Quarter locality, has appointed Tamily Cookson as Interim CEO. Previously Programme and Events Mana
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25th March 2021

Tecserv UK appoint new commercial fire and security system sales executive

Commercial fire and security company Tecserv UK has appointed Harry Walters as their new technical sales executive.
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25th March 2021

Excello expands East Midlands team with litigation and dispute resolution specialist

John Gordon, a specialist in commercial and property litigation and dispute resolution, has joined national new-model firm Excello Law in Leicestershire in the East Midlands. He has previously been a partner at a number of firms including Knights PLC and
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25th March 2021

Leicester based food safety expert gives advice on outdoor dining ahead of April reopening

With the government gradually easing lockdown restrictions across the UK, it won’t be long until restaurants and pubs are once again rushed off their feet.
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24th March 2021

Nottingham-based Landscape architect appointed to North Walsham heritage project

Exciting progress has been made for the North Walsham High Street Heritage Action Zone project.
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24th March 2021

Win signed book and business coaching from former Foxes Chief Executive

Former Leicester City Football Club Chief Executive Barrie Pierpoint has teamed up with Love Business News to offer readers the chance to win a signed copy of his latest book, plus three days of business coaching.
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24th March 2021

New sales director Neil signs up as Invictus Group gears up for a post-lockdown telecoms boom

A sales manager who has spent the past 25 years supplying telecoms systems to the world’s biggest companies has been recruited by Derbyshire’s Invictus Group to help spearhead its post-lockdown expansion plans.
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24th March 2021

“All Sorted” – work experience leads to permanent role with award-winning communications agency

Sorted Communications take on marketing and communications assistant
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24th March 2021

UHY Hacker Young Nottingham adds new partner to tax team

The Nottingham office of national accountancy group UHY Hacker Young has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of new tax partner, Richard Stanley.
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24th March 2021

JOHN LANGTON PROMOTION TO E-COMMERCE OPERATIONS MANAGER

As ecommerce continues to grow, Spatial Global choose an IT expert to oversee channel development
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23rd March 2021

FOUR NEW RECRUITS JOIN RG+P’S THRIVING QS TEAM

The QS team at multi-disciplinary design practice,rg+p has welcomed four new team members following a sustained period of growth.
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22nd March 2021

TWO PROMOTIONS AT GROWING NOTTINGHAM ACCOUNTANCY FIRM

As part of its ongoing growth strategy, local accountancy practice Page Kirk LLP has announced the promotion of two key members of staff.
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22nd March 2021

ANOTHER APPRENTICE FOR PURPOSE MEDIA

A second apprentice has joined web development, creative and digital marketing agency Purpose Media, with a further two new apprenticeship places still on offer.
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22nd March 2021

Bolt tightening ceremony marks another milestone in Chesterfield Waterside

Progress on the town’s £340 million Chesterfield Waterside scheme has taken another step forward with the completion of the steel framework for One Waterside Place.
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22nd March 2021

Online business community celebrates first anniversary

An online community, set up to help business owners in the East Midlands to connect and support one another through the challenges of lockdown, is celebrating its first birthday.
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20th March 2021

Free surgeries launched to protect firms and workers

Two leading UK consultancies have launched free advice surgeries to protect firms and workers from the dangers of asbestos and health and safety failures.
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18th March 2021

Henry Brothers reaches key point in Derbyshire school scheme

Contractor Henry Brothers has reached a key point in the construction of the new £13.2m Alfreton Park Community Special School with the completion of the steel frame.
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18th March 2021

Interest rates remain the same: UK’s largest accountancy firm for SMEs comments

In response to today’s announcement on interest rates remaining the same, Paul Clifford, Midlands Regional CEO of Azets, the UK's largest regional accountancy and business advisors to SMEs, said:
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18th March 2021

MAKING MOVES: CPW BOLSTERS TEAM WITH HAT-TRICK OF NEW ROLES

NATIONAL M&E engineering experts, Couch Perry Wilkes (CPW) marks a successful end to the financial year with two promotions and a new appointment in its East Midlands team. With significant investment in construction suggesting a promising year for the se
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18th March 2021

Derbyshire legal experts join forces to launch “truly” client-focused law firm

A group of solicitors has joined forces to deliver a fresh approach to clients following the launch of a new Derbyshire law firm.
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18th March 2021

TAB East Midlands members join forces for antiques marketplace launch

TAB East Midlands has brought together two of its members, who have now joined forces to promote the launch of a new online antiques marketplace.
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17th March 2021

EAT YOUR HEART OUT – NORTH NOTTS FOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK

North Notts BID has kick-started its plans for this year’s North Notts Food Festival - which will be held on Saturday 3 July 2021 - following the government’s announcement about the easing of lockdown.
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16th March 2021

Local man shares ‘super-human effort’ of hospital staff to save his life

A businessman and keen cyclist from Rutland has shared his experience of being diagnosed with COVID-19, hospitalised and later entered into clinical trials that put him on a path to recovery, thanks to medical and research staff at Leicester’s Hospitals.
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16th March 2021

Trentbarton welcomes new National Bus Strategy

The East Midlands bus operator trentbarton has welcomed the new £3bn National Bus Strategy announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson
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16th March 2021

Wavensmere Homes welcomes new Director of Development

Brad Critcher has been appointed the new Director of Development.
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15th March 2021

Students discover ancient healing techniques

Beauty therapy students from West Nottinghamshire College discovered more about alternative therapies and Chinese medicine from a practitioner who has treated many well-known celebrities through her beauty and wellness business.
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15th March 2021

Encore Celebrates Momentous Success of Staff During Pandemic

Award-winning recruitment firm, Encore Personnel, has celebrated the momentous achievements of its 200 plus staff over the last 12 months – many of whom are key workers – during its annual awards ceremony, which this year took place virtually.
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15th March 2021

NG seals deal for 28,000 sq ft Derbyshire deal as warehousing demand booms

A fast-growing firm which has been making PPE in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic is expanding in Derbyshire.
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15th March 2021

Tickled pink: Lincolnshire gin wins Gold at World Gin Awards

Marie Jeanne’s Pink Gin has been awarded Gold Winner in the national round of the World Gin Awards.
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12th March 2021

Local Breakfast Club Wins Kellogg’s Prize

A Derby businesswoman is appealing to fellow companies to step up their support for an initiative whose goal is to ensure that no child in the city goes to school hungry, following one of the schools winning a national award.
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12th March 2021

Axess Systems make double appointments as they welcome Ian and Greg

A DERBYSHIRE IT firm has bolstered its team by recruiting two new members of staff.
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12th March 2021

Derbyshire vet warns of tough times ahead for your pet’s mental health after lockdown

The founder of a mobile vet service has raised concerns over the potential increase in pet mental health problems when work patterns return to normal.
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12th March 2021

A senior figure at the UK’s leading online flooring retailer has moved into a new role.

Josh Ashby has become UK Flooring Direct’s Chief Digital Officer, having previously held the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
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11th March 2021

Leading Construction Recruitment Experts Join Thorn Baker

Thorn Baker Construction appoint duo of industry experts to its Nottingham construction brand.
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11th March 2021

DERBY EVENTS COMPANY SUCCESSFULLY DIVERSIFIES INTO ONLINE TRAINING PROVIDER

Like many businesses, Derby based specialist events company Practice Enterprise had to close the doors on the business last year as a face-to-face event provider to the legal, accountancy and dentistry professions due to Covid-19 and the lockdown restrict
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11th March 2021

New MD and charity fundraisinghelps Leicestershire-based Lemonpath mark 15 years in business

Leicestershire-based Lemonpath, a leading contract packing and full-service logistics provider, has appointed Naresh Patel as its new managing director
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11th March 2021

THE IMPACT OF THE ENERGY WHITE PAPER ON THE HOUSE BUILDING SECTOR

Philip Brown, Commercial Property partner at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, comments on the impact of the Government’s energy white paper on the house building sector.
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11th March 2021

Apprentice joiner wins top accolade with national housebuilder

Matthew Allwood, who works at the housebuilder’s Berry Hill development in Mansfield, was given the award for his hard work, dedication and going above and beyond by helping with customer care repairs across the site.
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11th March 2021

HAVi Technologies appoints non-executive director

HAVi Technologies, the UK’s leading specialist in Hand Arm Vibration solutions and services, has appointed Dave Palmer as non-executive director to the Board.
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11th March 2021

Cosy Direct to honour city charity Derby Kids Camp with specially-decorated Ram sculpture which will form part of Derby Rams Trail exhibition

A DERBYSHIRE business which supplies responsibly-sourced equipment to schools and nurseries will honour the city charity of which it is a proud patron when the Derby Ram Trail exhibition opens later this year.
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10th March 2021

New era for Ashbourne hair salon

Mother and daughter team ‘come home’ to Ashbourne
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10th March 2021

Senior hire for fast-growing Octavian IT

Managed IT services firm Octavian IT has continued its rapid expansion by doubling its headcount in the last quarter.
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10th March 2021

NLT launches free walk-in advice service to support unemployed people in Derbyshire

Walk-in service will help unemployed people get work ready ahead of lockdown lifting
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10th March 2021

Derby businesses collaborate to create beer and fashion-inspired gift box

DESCRIBED as the UK’s Real Ale Capital and with a wealth of independent retailers selling from the city, Derby is as famous for its beer and small businesses as it is its Rolls-Royce engines and Bombardier trains.
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10th March 2021

New appointments join Securiscape as it prepares to meet an increase in demand

A UK manufacturer of HVM street security products has recruited two new members of staff to help streamline its operations and strengthen its supply chain as it prepares for increased levels of activity throughout the rest of the year.
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10th March 2021

East Midlands housebuilder bolsters team

An East Midlands housebuilder has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new Area Sales Manager.
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10th March 2021

Senior hire for Midlands contractor following successful framework appointments

Midlands-contractor G F Tomlinson http://www.gftomlinson.co.uk/ has appointed an operations manager for the West Midlands as the company looks to cement its strong presence and reputation in the region.
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10th March 2021

FLORIST TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO DONATE HUNDREDS OF MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUETS

FAMILY-RUN online florist Bunches has shown its commitment to delivering happiness this Mother’s Day with a donation of blooms to local schools in Nottingham.
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10th March 2021

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction bucking national trend on number of female employees

Derbyshire firm Wildgoose Construction is bucking the national trend when it comes to the number of women being employed on site.
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10th March 2021

Sam Gelder takes on seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for The Gelder Charitable Trust and Cancer Research

From Saturday 6th March to Friday 12th March, Sam Gelder will be taking on the challenge of completing ‘7 marathons in 7 days’.
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10th March 2021

Students career ahead with planning their futures

As National Careers Week (NCW) launched, the importance of future careers and training with advice from some well-known figures was on the agenda for students at West Nottinghamshire College.
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9th March 2021

Food Innovation Centre offers sustainable packaging advice

Food and drink manufacturers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are being urged to take advantage of free advice about the latest developments in sustainable packaging ahead of new regulations which are expected to come into force in two years.
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9th March 2021

Pennine Healthcare Recognises Employees’ Commitment With Special Deal

Pennine Healthcare, one of the UK’s leading privately-owned medical manufacturers, has handed over ownership of the company to its 200 employees to reward their loyalty and pave the way for future growth.
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9th March 2021

TWO YOUNG FEMALE ENGINEERS SAY APPRENTICESHIPS ARE A KEY ROUTE TO STEM DIVERSITY

IT’S NO SECRET that the UK construction sector is suffering from a serious skills shortage, with a reported 182,000 new engineers alone needed each year to bridge the gap.
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9th March 2021

ZERO-CARBON COURIER EXPANDS FLEET FOLLOWING FUNDING WIN

Nottingham based cycle courier, Veload has been awarded over £11,000 in grant funding from Nottingham City Council’s Workplace Travel Service to expand its fleet of cargo bikes and broaden its zero-carbon last-mile delivery operations in the city.
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9th March 2021

Rotheras expands firm with six new appointments

Nottingham law firm Rotheras has made six new appointments, including three new associates, two of whom are senior associates.
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9th March 2021

Neuways celebrate double apprentice successes

IT specialists Neuways are celebrating the achievements of two apprentices as they have passed their courses with flying colours despite extreme pandemic disruption.
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9th March 2021

CONSTRUCTION BIG HITTERS ADDED TO BOARD

REPRESENTATIVES from some of the construction industry’s biggest names have been added to the board of Constructing Excellence Midlands.
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5th March 2021

LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUILDER REVEALS LOCATIONS FOR 2021 APPRENTICE INTAKE FOLLOWING 2,000 APPLICATIONS

Coalville-based David Wilson Homes East Midlands has revealed where its new apprentices will be based as part of its objective to boost local employment.
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5th March 2021

Female Training Expert Urges Women To ‘Change the Male Landscape’ of Utilities Sector

In the build-up to International Women's Day on 8th March, an acclaimed senior lecturer at a Derby-based training provider is urging women of all ages to disrupt the status quo by carving out careers in the utilities industry.
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4th March 2021

RedTree PR Welcomes Hannah Evans to the Team

Continued growth results in new appointment at Nottingham based PR agency.
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4th March 2021

Derby accountancy and business advisors simplify Rishi Sunak’s 2021 Spring budget

THE extension of the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) to those who have previously been left out in the cold so far is a much-needed boost, says the co-founder of a Derby accountancy firm.
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4th March 2021

Go Global in March

Your invitation to go global  Friday, 19th March 12-2.45pm with KuKu Connect
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4th March 2021

International Women's Day - 8 March

Each year, the 8th March marks International Women’s day (IWD). In 2021, let’s pay attention to this year’s bold theme which is, ‘Choose to challenge’. The time is now to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes with the aim to forge an
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4th March 2021

CBILS backing helps Notts business deliver 28 million PPE items to support frontline workers during the Covid-19 pandemic

A Nottinghamshire-based creative agency, which drew on its international export expertise to keep the nation safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully delivered more than 28 million items of personal protective equipment after securing a six fig
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4th March 2021

Niamh drives into Olympic year with new deal from Yappl

Great British Olympic medal hope Niamh Emerson is driving into 2021 with a sponsorship deal with telecoms company Yappl, the business arm of A1 Comms.
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3rd March 2021

Derby academics ranked among most cited scientists

Academics at the University of Derby have been ranked amongst the most highly-cited scientists in the world, according to research byStanford University.
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3rd March 2021

Budget Comment | Dr Nik Kotecha OBE

“The Chancellor had a tricky balancing act to walk, but it’s clear this year’s budget is all about supporting businesses and individuals in order to grow the economy. 
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3rd March 2021

East Midlands Freeport given green light for take-off!

The East Midlands received a major economic boost today with the government's announcement that it will be one of eight new Freeports in England, creating an estimated 60,000 new skilled jobs for the region.
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3rd March 2021

Budget will help many with final push, but much more needed on employment costs and those overlooked, say small firms

Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget Speech in the House of Commons, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Development Manager Natalie Gasson-McKinley, said:
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3rd March 2021

Leicester energy expert calls for more women to enter the energy industry

A leading energy expert has called for more women to get involved in the sector after research from 2019 shows that just 14% of the energy workforce are women.
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3rd March 2021

First homes go on sale three months early at popular Rushden development

The first homes at a sought-after new development in Rushden have gone on sale three months earlier than planned.
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3rd March 2021

Leicester health expert says care homes must adapt food safety measures with visitors back next week

The Government has recently annouced a road map to easing lockdown restrictions and the care sector in particular have faced great difficulty when considering visitation from relatives and friends for its residents
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2nd March 2021

Finance Advice Centre all set for rapid growth after signing partnership deal with Haysto

Derby-based mortgage firm Finance Advice Centre has set out plans for an ambitious period of growth during 2021 after partnering with an online platform which specialises in finding deals for people turned down by High Street lenders.
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2nd March 2021

Octavian Group expands again with new communications business

The Octavian group of companies is expanding again after the Nottinghamshire firm revealed the launch of a new communications arm.
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2nd March 2021

Real estate and property development lawyer Anil Kumar joins Excello Law in Leicester as the firm opens a city centre office

Real estate and property development lawyer Anil Kumar has joined national law firm Excello Law, joining a growing team in Leicester following the recent opening of an office in the city centre.
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2nd March 2021

BID HELPS NORTH NOTTS BUSINESSES GET READY TO LEAVE LOCKDOWN

BUSINESSES in North Nottinghamshire are being urged to get ready for the easing of lockdown restrictions with support from North Notts BID.
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2nd March 2021

CACTUS IMAGES CELEBRATES 10 YEARS AT CONNECT DERBY

Cactus Images, one of the region’s best known commercial photographers,is celebrating its tenth anniversary at Connect Derby, the city’s leading managed workspace provider.
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2nd March 2021

INVESTING IN RADICAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN FOUNDERS

Two Nottingham entrepreneurs have received a cash boost for their company so they can support even more women to set up and grow their own business.
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2nd March 2021

Air IT achieve international cyber security certification from CREST

Air IT has joined a select group of security providers certified by CREST, a not-for-profit certification body that represents and supports the technical information security industry whilst offering buyers a list of security providers they can trust.
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1st March 2021

Property market continues lockdown surge as Nottingham auction house brings down hammer on “staggering” results

Nottingham-based Auction Estates turned to modern technology to sell property worth £3.65m in its latest auction, despite earlier fears that the event might not take place.
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1st March 2021

G2 Recruitment Join Cubo Nottingham with a 30 Person Office

Cubo opened its doors in Nottingham in October 2020 and since then has been a huge hit with businesseswanting office space and co-working hot desks within the City.
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1st March 2021

MERRITTS INVEST £400k ON NEW 58 TONNE CAPACITY PICK AND CARRY CRANE

Having already invested in a new £380k on a new Nooteboom trailer and Versa-Lift 40/60 forklift, heavy machinery moving specialists, Joseph Merritt Group PLC, has just taken delivery of a new fully electric cabin cruiser crane.
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1st March 2021

RammSanderson forms new company to launch training services platform

Derbyshire based Ecology, Arboriculture and Flood Risk Consultants RammSanderson, has launched a new company in order to provide training services to developers, land owners and house builders to help them understand planning legislation related to protec
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1st March 2021

10,000 sq ft deal as easy as ABC for NG

A fast-growing filtration specialist has expanded into over 10,000 sq ft of light industrial and office space in Ilkeston in a deal brokered by commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors.
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1st March 2021

LEICESTERSHIRE GIN DISTILLER SECURES £250,000 MEIF FUNDING TO BOOST GROWTH

A Leicestershire gin distiller business has secured a £250,000 investment to scale-up its operations and create new jobs.
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1st March 2021

LINCOLNSHIRE CHOCOLATIER SECURES £250K BOOST TO MEET INCREASING DEMAND

A Stamford based chocolatier business has secured a £250,000 MEIF loan to help meet increasing demand for its products from the UK and overseas. This is alongside boosting its marketing campaigns to drive sales in 2021.
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1st March 2021

DERBYSHIRE DUO EXPAND BEER BREWING BUSINESS

Ripley-based Pentrich Brewing Co has received a £150k investment to help expand its production of cask beers. The funding was provided by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans.
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1st March 2021

DERBY MANUFACTURER SECURES £100K BOOST TO CREATE NEW JOBS

Derby-based manufacturer, Complexia, is set to expand and create seven new jobs following a £100,000 investment.
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1st March 2021

Cherwell Valley construction firm to build B2B portfolio following £225k funding boost

HNB Construction Services Ltd (HNB) has secured a £225k loan from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) Debt Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven), backed by the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
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