Midlands Business News

A pilot programme which has given non-English speaking job seekers an intensive programme to improve their language skills and boost their chances of find work has been hailed a success.

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Members of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire’s manufacturing business community, that wish to develop the skills of their workforce will hear first-hand how the new AMRC Training Centre, which opens this autumn, can help them do just that.

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Overgrown land in Grassmoor near Chesterfield is to be transformed into 61 new affordable homes thanks to a partnership between Westleigh Partnership Homes, registered provider Acis Group, and North East Derbyshire District Council.

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A Derbyshire training provider says Adult Learners’ Week is the perfect time for people thinking about their career options to find out about apprenticeships.

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Derby law firm Flint Bishop has fought off fierce competition to win the ‘Award for Innovation’ at the Halsbury Legal Awards in London.

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More than 1,000 engineering graduates and 50 of the industry’s most influential employers are set to come together at the UK’s first ever Graduate Engineer Show, which is taking place in Derby.

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Business is booming for a Peak District cheese shop thanks to an enterprising new e-shop on the official tourist board’s website.

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Derby firm JD7 Technology Ltd has received a huge boost after winning an order in excess of £200,000 to assess a number of water mains for MWA, the water authority of Bangkok, with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) East Midlands. The 10 year-old firm which employs 10 full time staff at its HQ [...]

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Derbyshire farm shop Croots has officially opened its new café and restaurant, Shires Eatery.

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The regeneration specialist behind Derby’s £100 million Castleward project, Compendium Living, is supporting the city’s inaugural Derby Property Summit which has been massively oversubscribed.

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Ford dealer Geoff Cox has invested in an MoT bay as part of its car maintenance services at its premises on Derby Road, Denby.

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After 23 years with KPMG, 11 as a partner, Jackie Hendley is joining Smith Cooper as their Head of Tax.

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A business centre launched last year has welcomed new clients and is experiencing a high level of inquiries during its first six months of operation. The Oberoi Business Hub, on Pride Park, was set up by entrepreneur Kavita Oberoi to help nurture start-up businesses and provide inexpensive flexible office space for firms setting up in [...]

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Sandiacre-based affordable housing specialist Lovell has appointed Leigh-Anne Francis as strategic development manager for the company’s Eastern region.

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Minister for Skills Matthew Hancock MP has praised the innovative educational partnerships at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) during a recent visit to Burton on Trent.

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An exciting plan to revitalise an area of Sandiacre in Derbyshire and create new affordable homes is forging ahead with the appointment of a contractor. Three Valleys Housing, part of East Midlands Housing Group (Emh Group), has announced it will be working with Lindum Group to build nine new homes on the site of the [...]

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A Derbyshire-based training provider has seen the number of 16-18-year-old apprentices taken on by businesses rocket by more than 60% in the last year.

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Innes England has been awarded a new contract to handle lease consultancy work by The Co-operative Group.

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Innes England has secured the sale of two industrial investments in Derby and Alfreton highlighting a healthy level of demand in the sector.

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The University of Derby Corporate (UDC) is teaming up with Love Business East Midlands to hold an inspirational public seminar later this month (May 22), to help support the growth and development of local business.

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D2N2 – the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – is hosting a visit from Peter Schofield, the Director General of the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG), on Friday, May 3. CLG are one of the Departments that have provided resources for the Growing Places Fund (GPF) and Mr Schofield [...]

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A company which made its name manufacturing and supplying insulated steel lintels to the British and Irish construction industries has been praised for its drive, ambition and innovation

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More than 160 professionals from over 20 UK organisations including Derby City Council, Croda, and leading security specialist Showsec, have graduated with awards from University of Derby Corporate (UDC).

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Derby’s £100 million Castleward redevelopment has become only the second development project in the country to scoop accreditation from BRE for its overall sustainability.

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The Derby-based creative agency, Origination, have unveiled a brand new website for electrical contractors Morecrofts.

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A pie made by Derbyshire farm shop Croots has been rated as one of the best pies in the country at the British Pie Awards 2013.

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Marketing professionals keen to gain skills in one of the fastest growing areas of the field are being encouraged to study an industry accredited Diploma in Digital Marketing with the University of Derby Corporate (UDC). The CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), gives candidates the opportunity [...]

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Derby-based Oviso Financial Services is celebrating after being named ‘Protection Independent Financial Adviser of the Year’ for the second consecutive year.

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Horticulture students at Derby College have clinched a coveted gold medal at Harrogate Flower Show for the third year running.

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An expanding business has moved into new premises in Alfreton in a deal secured by property consultancy Innes England.

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Housing 21, a leading provider of housing and care services for older people, has signed a joint contract with Derbyshire County Council and Keepmoat for the provision of new extra care facilities. The £83 million contract will deliver up to 800 extra care apartments across the county, with the consortium committing to their operation for [...]

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A new report highlighting the growth of a significant number of small and medium-sized businesses in the East Midlands has been welcomed by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC). The research – done by Experian for the Business Growth Fund – found that in spite of challenging economic conditions, more than 4,300 mid-sized SMEs [...]

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The Government and the Bank of England have confirmed an extension of the Funding for Lending scheme (FLS) and its widening to include more types of business finance. George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Extending FLS and widening its remit is a move that many businesses which struggle [...]

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D2N2 – the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – is getting ready to hit the road again to meet with businesses and other partners at a series of breakfast briefings. And Chief Executive David Ralph wants to hear from business leaders to find out in which areas they would like them [...]

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Destination Chesterfield, the town’s marketing campaign, is offering Chesterfield and North Derbyshire’s manufacturing and engineering businesses the opportunity to become involved with The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing, a world-class centre for advanced machining and materials research for high-value manufacturing sectors. Information on how to get involved, as well the [...]

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National property maintenance specialist Novus Property Solutions has appointed Stuart Ridsdale, who lives in Arnold, Nottingham, as business development manager for the hospitality sector.

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D2N2 – the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – has welcomed the Government’s stance that local decision-making is key to improving transport issues. Patrick McLoughlin, the Transport Minister and also MP for Derbyshire Dales, was speaking at yesterday’s LEP Network Annual Conference when he highlighted how decentralising power was the way [...]

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A cohort of more than 160 professionals from over 20 organisations including Derby City Council, Croda, and leading security specialist Showsec, are celebrating their achievements this Saturday (27 April) with awards from a range of University of Derby Corporate (UDC) work based learning courses. The award ceremony for professionals, a first of its kind for [...]

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Stones, the modern British restaurant located in the heart of picturesque Matlock, has announced that it will re-open for business on Tuesday May 14th. It is the second such announcement made by Stones. In September 2012, Stones began work on a major redevelopment of their 32-cover restaurant. Due to a fire, in October of last [...]

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Smith Cooper Midlands accountants and business advisors have relocated to grade I listed Georgian building St Helen’s House located on King Street, Derby as of Monday 8th April.

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The global benefits of electric tug solutions from Ashbourne-based manufacturer MasterMover® have been underlined by the business’ export growth in Australia

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Businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being invited to apply for significant grant funding to help them expand and create jobs. D2N2 – the local enterprise partnership for Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – secured £5m from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund to help local businesses grow and create new jobs. And they are now [...]

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Renault Trucks dealer RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is expanding its footprint northwards with a new 64,000 sq ft site in Derbyshire,

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The award-winning Dovecote Restaurant at Morley Hayes is celebrating after being awarded a second AA Rosette, in recognition of the excellence of its food and service.

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More than two-thirds of local businesses believe the renegotiation of the UK’s relationship with the EU is a better way forward than withdrawing from it, according to new figures. Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC) recently quizzed 286 local businesses about their attitudes towards the country’s membership of the EU. The survey found 67 [...]

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Peter McCormack, chief executive of Derby-based housing provider Derwent Living, is officially one of the top 50 most influential people in the housing industry, according to a new poll.

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The chairman of D2N2 – the Local Enterprise Partnership for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire – believes the innovative thinking of businesses like Confetti Media Group will see them have a big influence on future growth in the region. Peter Richardson was talking after a two-hour tour today of the premises with founder Craig Chettle – at [...]

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An enterprising brother and sister from Belper in Derbyshire have been named as the inspiration for the launch of two competitions designed to find the next generation of entrepreneurs in the UK

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Six apprentices from Derby College took part in a Super Merchant Sweep challenge at Travis Perkins branch in Ilkeston, Derby.

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Mansell, a Balfour Beatty brand, has completed a £9.4 million three-storey ‘extra care’ accommodation building with innovative features for the Sanctuary Group in Derby.

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