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It started with a business event in the East Midlands and has grown to a movement which engages people who Love Business and pulls together all the organisations who can help businesses of any size. Love Business News is a powerful B2B marketing and publicity platform which can get your brand in front of thousands of senior business leaders, executives and decision-makers across the region.

Networking & Events

29 March 2024

Network for Local Business Weekly Breakfast Meeting

Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
Where: Thringstone
29 March 2024

BNI Loughborough BNI Loughborough

Time: 6:30am - 8:45am
Where:
30 March 2024

BNI Ausum BNI Ausum

Time: 9:45am - 11:45am
Where: South Normanton
1 April 2024
1 April 2024

BNI Advantage Derby Business Networking Breakfast

Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Where: Derby
1 April 2024

BNI Genesis Syston

Time: 6:45am - 8:45am
Where: East Goscote
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28th March 2024

Former rough sleeper says Leicestershire’s homeless problem ‘worse than ever’

Once a promising footballer with dreams of playing for Leicester City, Enton Barefoot slept under a bridge after becoming addicted to drink and drugs.
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28th March 2024

Armed Forces charity receives 31,500 donation from Northamptonshire builder

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity which provides life-changing support to service people, veterans and their families, has received a £1,500 donation from local housebuilder Barratt Homes to assist with its work.
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28th March 2024

Mark Taylor Global Tax Group Chair Re-Elected at Kreston Global

Mark Taylor, Head of International at UK member firm Duncan & Toplis, has been re-elected chair of Kreston’s Global Tax Group for another three-year term. As Chair, Mark is responsible for coordinating the Kreston Global Tax Group and leading its tax netw
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27th March 2024

Leicester's Reputation as UK's Fashion Design Capital to be Redesigned with Launch of 'Leicester Fashion District' CIC

Leicester Fashion District Community Interest Company (LFD CIC) is proud to announce its debut as a catalyst for change in Leicester's fashion scene.
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27th March 2024

Upperton Pharma Solutions, joined by Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, officially opens new development and GMP manufacturing facility in Nottingham, UK.

UK-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Upperton Pharma Solutions was joined by Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine co-inventor Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, biotech industry representatives and local leaders to celebrate the o
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27th March 2024

Barrie Stephen raises £21,000 for local animal charity

After his latest charity dog walk, Barrie Stephen's fundraising for Leicester Animal Aid has now topped £21,000 of donations
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27th March 2024

Only one month to go before SME XPO 2024 opens its doors to leading SMEs and startups!

Taking place 23rd to 24th April at ExCeL London, SME XPO promises to be a transformative event, bringing together leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs under one roof to network, collaborate and grow their businesses.
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27th March 2024

RSM UK announces new office managing partner in Leicester

Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK, has announced Sheetal Sanghvi as its new office managing partner in Leicester, effective from 1 April.
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27th March 2024

Egg-cellent Easter treats for hospice

The kind-hearted team at Northampton’s Bhangals Construction Consultants have made their annual Easter donation to Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
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27th March 2024

Over £70 million investment will allow the University of Nottingham to power future transport to net zero

The University of Nottingham has secured more than £70 million to establish new world-leading and open-access research facilities and programmes that will decarbonise future transport.
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27th March 2024

Careers event results in ambition to re-shape East Midlands teaching curriculums

Local enterprise D2N2 LEP Careers Hub has celebrated the success of its first careers event which brought together top employers and educators from across the region.
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27th March 2024

£2.5m regeneration scheme transforms Leicestershire town centre

A transformative town centre regeneration project has been completed, revitalising the area for local businesses and residents and enhancing community space.
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27th March 2024

Apogee sponsors the Royal Marines Veterans’ Speed March

Apogee is sponsoring the Royal Marines Veterans’ Speed March to help raise funds and awareness for The Royal Marines Charity.
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26th March 2024

Furry friends rejoice at Derbyshire homebuilders £1,500 gift

David Wilson Homes has made a £1,500 contribution to Harleys Hounds Animal Rescue in Burton-on-Trent.
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26th March 2024

Pall-Ex strengthens services in Northern Ireland with addition of Allen Logistics

After 20 years as a proud member of Fortec, Allen Logistics has furthered its commitment to the group by joining the Pall-Ex network and expanding its service offering within Northern Ireland.
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26th March 2024

Royal School for the Deaf students in their element after science company funds giant periodic table

Students at Royal School for the Deaf Derby are now in their element after a chemistry company funded a giant poster of the periodic table to help embed core knowledge.
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26th March 2024

Creative agency, MacMartin, make the move to Ednaston Park

The company, which was previously located at Needwood House in Burton upon Trent, took the decision to relocate to Ednaston Park Business Centre due to the undeniably professional business community and picturesque grounds.
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26th March 2024

Developer throws £1.2k ‘in the ring’ to support ‘wonderful’ local children’s event

East Midlands housebuilder Peter James Homes is treating dozens of local children to a magical circus extravaganza in Nottingham this May.    
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26th March 2024

Marketing stalwart retires after 35 years

Simple Marketing Consultancy (SMC) has announced the retirement of its founding Director, Bev Cook after 35+ years in marketing roles in the East Midlands. Succeeding her is Elliot Cook who will continue to manage their client portfolio.
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26th March 2024

G F Tomlinson partners with Derby clothing bank for new year support

Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has linked up with the Hope Store Charity in Derby to support the local community with essential items.
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26th March 2024

GCR KIDS GO FOR A QUID EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA

Families and their four-legged friends are being invited down to Railway Fun at Great Central Railway this Easter holiday by a very special dog called Ruffle!
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26th March 2024

Derby HQ welcomes new Rodgers Leask Associate

A new associate has been appointed by national engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask, expanding the civil engineering expertise in its Derby-based headquarters.
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26th March 2024

Colleague Box transforms gifting experience for one of Europe’s leading food manufacturers

An award-winning Derby business has helped to transform the corporate gifting experience for one of Europe’s leading food manufacturers.
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26th March 2024

Auctioneer Expands In-House Legal Team

National auction house John Pye & Sons Ltd has further bolstered its internal legal team with the appointment of Daniel Harley as Legal Counsel.
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26th March 2024

Hop into Easter fun with Leicester's egg-citing hunt across town

Get ready for an egg-cellent adventure!
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25th March 2024

Mayoral commendation for Ripley Hospital's League of Friends 

A fund-raising group at a Derbyshire hospital ‘built by the community’ has been commended by the Mayor of Amber Valley for its decades of work.  
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25th March 2024

Fairham Business Park join forces with Nottingham Partners

Fairham Business Park has joined forces with Nottingham Partners to further bolster Fairham’s position in Nottingham.
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25th March 2024

Leicestershire Charity Furnley House Foundation Summer Ball returns

The Furnley House Foundation Summer Ball returns on May 6th and looks set to be an amazing night.
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25th March 2024

The Ashford Arms reopens for first time since the pandemic after a spectacular £1.6 million refurb

The Ashford Arms, an iconic 17th century country pub in Ashford-in-the-Water, near Bakewell, has reopened after a substantial £1.6 million refurbishment.
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25th March 2024

Two Nottingham businesses awarded top accolades at industry awards

A pair of successful Nottingham business have been honoured at a nationwide industry awards.
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25th March 2024

Construction consultancy founder appointed as NTU Alumni and Industry Fellow

The founder partner at multi-disciplinary consultancy company Focus Consultants has been appointed as a Nottingham Trent University Alumni and Industry Fellow.
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25th March 2024

New Mansfield showroom opens window of opportunity for Integra

Mansfield-based windows and doors supplier Integra Windows is gearing up for its next phase of growth after opening a new customer showroom in the heart of the town.
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24th March 2024

Rev UP Your Business REVAMPED Event – Your Time To Sparkle and Shine

Business Owners and entrepreneurs in the Midlands are set to embark on a transformative journey as Caroline Sylvia Wragg, renowned Marketing Coach and strategist, presents Rev Up Your Business ReVamped – Your Time To Sparkle and Shine Event.
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24th March 2024

Lewisham Council Awarded £132,000 in funding to Combat Air Pollution Near Schools

Lewisham Council has received £132,532 in funding from Round 4 of the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund. This funding will be used to introduce a new Roadvent in the borough.
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22nd March 2024

Cubo Calls for Volunteers to Support National Literacy Campaign

Leading flex office operator, Cubo, is looking for volunteers to support its campaign with national literacy charity, Bookmark, and help ignite the joy of reading in children.
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22nd March 2024

Robot deal that will ‘revolutionise’ the transportation of goods in the UK

A Nottingham firm has struck a distribution deal with a Spanish robotics company that is set to catapult the UK goods transportation sector firmly into the future.
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22nd March 2024

Funeral Director and Landlord - A.W. Lymn Expands Residential Portfolio

Known best as one of the region’s oldest and most trusted family businesses, award-winning independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, also owns and manages many residential flats across Nottinghamshire - with plans for six new ap
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22nd March 2024

Major work to regenerate Chesterfield town centre set to begin in summer

The next phase of a multi-million pound project to regenerate Chesterfield town centre is set to get underway this summer.
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22nd March 2024

Base 51, a charity that has been supporting young people in Nottingham for over 30 years, is relocating to new premises in the city centre.

Due to funding cuts to Youth Provision in 2022, Base 51 are moving from their building on Castle Gate into the former YMCA Gym near the Victoria Centre in Nottingham; YMCA’s fitness and wellbeing services relocated to the YMCA Community and Activity Villa
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22nd March 2024

Countryside Lincs returns for another fun-filled family day out

Countryside Lincs, the Lincolnshire Showground’s favourite family event, will return for 2024 with a day filled with food, farming and flowers
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22nd March 2024

BELMAYNE ADVISER RANKED AMONG UK’S TOP RATED

An independent financial planner from Dronfield-based Belmayne has been named one of the UK’s most highly regarded by clients.
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22nd March 2024

Construction power pair finalists in prestigious local awards

Construction power pair Bhangals Construction Consultants and My Build Estimate have been named as finalists in four categories of this year’s SME Northamptonshire Business Awards.
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21st March 2024

Generous support from local businesses helps YMCA Derbyshire begin a new chapter at Wilmorton Community Gardens

Three kind-hearted businesses have been thanked by a local charity for helping to pave the way for the next phase of development at the Wilmorton Community Gardens in Derby. 
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21st March 2024

An Olympic challenge to save Loughborough-based charity

As the world gears up for the 2024 Olympics in France, a group of explorers from Leicestershire are embarking on a challenging journey of their own for charity.
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21st March 2024

Rowleys' event highlights business confidence amidst economic uncertainty

Rowleys, a leading firm of chartered accountants based in Leicester, hosted a Budget Breakfast event at Winstanley House, following the latest Budget announcement on 6th March.
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21st March 2024

Connor Clinches Prestigious Award

A newly-qualified Conveyancing solicitor at Timms Solicitors has been named Junior Lawyer of the Year by Derby and District Law Society.
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21st March 2024

KH Hair Loughborough celebrates 40 years in the town

The award-winning salon opened in 1984 on Market Street under its original name, Keith Hall Hairdressing, before moving to its current premises on Ashby Road in 2021.
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21st March 2024

Conference urges business growth and collaboration to boost Chesterfield’s economy

Businesses in Chesterfield are being encouraged to explore ways in which they can grow, as part of ambitious plans to improve the town’s economy and create higher-value jobs for residents.
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21st March 2024

Double appointment for Nottingham fabrication company

Nottingham fabrication company, Essential Projects has recently expanded its team with the addition of David Extall and Jade Scully.
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21st March 2024

Dad gets on his bike for Derventio Housing Trust after it helped him get back on track

A dad who found himself in need of support as he struggled with debt is preparing to take on an epic bike ride to thank those who helped him get back on his feet. 
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21st March 2024

Roundpeg steps in to give teenager Tom who was born with heart condition an outdoor retreat

An outdoor building company has stepped in to help a teenager who had his first open heart surgery at just three days old make the most of the great outdoors.
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21st March 2024

UK dash cam company seeds faster growth than Amazon

A UK-based technology business is defying the industry slowdown with reported growth outstripping the world’s largest tech companies.
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21st March 2024

New Planning manager joins Mather Jamie

Loughborough based specialist land development and property consultancy Mather Jamie has expanded its planning team following the appointment of Georgina Doyle as a Planning Manager.
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21st March 2024

Colleagues jump 15,000ft and walk ‘coast to coast’ for diamond year

Three team members from LACE Housing, a non-profit making housing association specialising in homes for older people, are set to celebrate its diamond anniversary by undertaking a series of fundraising activities.
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20th March 2024

Avon Group acquires Interflex to increase automotive market share

Avon Group, an £80m turnover manufacturing and engineering group, based in Bristol, has secured a deal to acquire Interflex Ltd, the Nottinghamshire-based specialist automotive component manufacturer.
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20th March 2024

On your marks - IT firm sponsors Derby County Community Trust’s family fun run

The director of a leading Derby IT firm is set to pound the pavement for charity as part of the family fun run his company are sponsoring.  
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20th March 2024

Motors appoints Impression to drive digital growth

Digital Marketing Agency Impression is driving success for the used car search platform MOTORS, working alongside the brand to centralise its strategy with a full scope of paid and organic media solutions. 
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20th March 2024

Midlands PE-backed mid-market businesses saw average 51% EBITDA growth over three years

Midlands private equity-backed businesses experienced average EBITDA* growth of 51% over the latest three-year period, underlining the positive impact that the sector is having on the region’s economy, according to a new report.
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20th March 2024

Dedicated Postgraduate Centre unveiled at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University has unveiled a multimillion-pound Postgraduate Centre, featuring state-of-the-art technology and modern teaching and social spaces.
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