Notts-based call centre Domestic & General (D&G) is looking to recruit over 150 members of staff in preparation for its busiest period…and is calling out to people to apply.  

A visually-impaired Nottingham woman now has a full time job creating products in audio and Braille formats thanks to a Euro-funded community project.  

A 15 strong team of solicitors from Nottingham-based Fraser Brown conquered the three peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowden raising £13,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support – smashing their £10,000 target.  

A new language school offering tuition to individuals and businesses has opened in Nottingham.  

Nottingham’s Victoria Centre is partnering with the local Salvation Army on a food drive which hopes to collect ‘a mountain of food’ – at least £2,500 worth of tinned and dried food, enough to feed 500 local people.  

Leading family business representatives and advisors are to face a Question Time Forum in Birmingham that will explore the issues of expanding a family business without diluting its family values.  

As thousands of runners descend on the Embankment for the annual 'Experian Robin Hood Festival of Running' on September 12, RH Freight will be relied upon to provide the essential element: water, and lots of it. When lined up end to end the 60,000 water bottles being supplied will go round the Nottingham Forest football pitch 35 times.  

The Nottingham office of leading global real estate adviser, DTZ, together with joint agents Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), has successfully let a unit on Queens Drive Industrial Estate to FedEx UK Limited. The express delivery specialist has taken a five year lease on a phased rental basis.  

Nottingham and Chilwell-based chartered accountancy firm, UHY Hacker Young, is hosting a tax seminar, in conjunction with Actons Solicitors, helping businesses assess their road worthiness and ride out the recession.  

Notts-based Domestic & General and their staff have donated £2,000 for the Pakistan flooding appeal.  

Fifty shortlisted finalists – whittled down from the 100-plus entries – have reached the final stage of nominations in the Midlands’ first-ever Family Business Awards.  

One of Nottingham’s leading recruitment specialists, Yvonne Palmer, is back on the city’s recruitment circuit, having joined the Board of the recruitment arm of Positive Outcomes, the national recruitment and training organisation, which has offices across the UK.  

Latest statistics have revealed that a monthly speciality food and drink market brings up to 10 per cent more visitors to the heart of a city.  

Nottinghamshire based myVbook.com is celebrating its rapid expansion today after gaining thousands of members across 26 countries worldwide.  

Three Valleys Housing have announced that it has selected East Midlands Housing Group as its preferred partner.  

The parish of Ordsall, near Retford in north Nottinghamshire will celebrate acquiring a brand new Rectory when the building is handed over to The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham by William Hill Builders on Wednesday 25th August.  

A local eco-business is set to feature on the nation’s favourite DIY programme this Thursday.  

Rich Creative, based in Langwith, North Nottinghamshire, have designed a dog walking guide for Clumber Park.  

Nottingham-based Fraser Brown Solicitors has toasted another success after helping local entrepreneur Gareth Bartsch to secure the lease of a particularly sought-after pub.  

Victoria Centre is introducing bespoke mall units for smaller businesses in a drive to support local enterprise.  

t-mac Technologies Ltd has joined forces with the Environmental Technology Centre (ETC) at the University of Nottingham to create a first by showcasing energy reducing technology via its interactive website.  

Heb, the Nottingham based firm of chartered surveyors, has appointed Tom Strawson to boost its growing retail and licensed property team.  

Nottingham-based Fraser Brown Solicitors is continuing its fundraising efforts with a charity netball tournament taking place on the 16th September and is calling for teams to sign up and help raise money for Nottingham Women’s Centre.  

Nottingham call centre Domestic & General (D&G) has appointed a new learning and development manager.  

BSS Industrial has strengthened the team behind its specialist brands through the appointment of four National Sales Managers; Nick Croft for Austin Stroud, Lee Bellamy for Pegler & Louden, Chris Gaunt for Manor Plastics and Paul Crowe for AMS Pumps.  

Nottingham business tycoon Chris Scarth, director of Prime Principle Ltd, has been named an Entrepreneur of the Year finalist at the Business Awards Nottinghamshire 2010, run by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC).  

One of the largest UK importers and manufacturers of gardening, DIY, catering, leisure and homeware products is expecting to double its turnover in the next three years after moving to Nottingham.  

The UK’s leading supplier of composite and bespoke communication cables and connectors has seen its sales to the security industry more than double in the past six months thanks to the addition of a new line of cables.  

Sutton in Ashfield’s Abacus Lighting has reinforced its commitment to support up and coming football talent by signing a two season partnership agreement with the Evo-stik League.  

Nottingham based Payroll and Business Solutions (PBS UK Ltd) has boosted its international client portfolio with the addition of several key clients from the US  

Nottingham based company PBS (UK) has boosted its international client base with the addition of six key clients in the past two months.  

Solicitors from Nottingham-based Fraser Brown will be striding out across three countries in just 24 hours as they take on the renowned Three Peaks Challenge in a bid to raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.  

Property agent heb has secured three deals in West Bridgford – which they say proves the suburb is thriving.  

Chambers UK, the leading independent guide to the legal profession, has rated 42 lawyers at Browne Jacobson as leaders in their field. Of these 27 are based in the firm’s Nottingham office and 15 in Birmingham. Last year 37 of the firm’s lawyers were rated by the guide.  

A Nottinghamshire care provider has scooped two awards at this year’s Great British National Care Home Awards.  

Nottingham-based B2B specialist Press For Attention PR has won the contract to provide public relations consultancy to the Growth Investment Network.  

Mobius Life Sciences Fund has announced a £75,000 investment in Medibord™ Ltd, an award-winning medical technology company that designs and manufactures patient positioning boards for use in MRI scanners and radiotherapy treatments.  

Derbyshire company Octavian Security has announced that it’s seeking to build closer CSR partnerships with new and existing clients in support of its chosen charity the Global Girls Fund.  

Bulwell biker David Sheppard had resigned himself to giving up his lifetime hobby, before landing a job just minutes later.  

Mark Keeley, a partner at leading law firm Freeth Cartwright, has qualified as a Mediator through the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Group’s Civil and Commercial Mediation Course.  

Criminal-law firm associate Matt Goode and his 14-year old son Maxwell are hoping to skate to victory and raise £1000 for charity when they take part in the Goodwood Charity Skate this weekend (8th August 2010).  

Nottingham-based specialist creative agency to the events industry, Spinning Clock, has welcomed Wayne Lamb on board in an expansion of its new business development team.  

Savills next commercial and residential property auction will take place on Thursday 2nd September at 2.30pm at the Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick.  

Nottingham-based Fraser Brown Solicitors has helped an East Midlands entrepreneur to find his feet in the world of franchising and become his own boss by providing advice on the purchase of two Domino’s Pizza stores.  

Nottingham Business School is set to expand its Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) offering across the globe following successful HR masterclasses in the Czech Republic and Russia, run in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  

Pulp, the Nottingham retail success story, has acquired three more stores in Cardiff, Aberdeen and Bristol.  

Businesses across North Nottinghamshire are being urged to speak out about their concerns surrounding business in the area and report on their feelings about the local business community.  

Nottinghamshire-based Chartered insurance broker Cowens Survival Capability has launched a new service offering aimed at SMEs generating up to £2m annual turnover.  

Acting on behalf of logistics provider Unipart Group, global real estate adviser DTZ has successfully agreed a new, ten-year lease at Link 21, Grove Park in Leicester with fashion retailer White Stuff, represented by leading Midlands commercial property specialist Andrew and Ashwell.  

A new coaching course at Nottingham Business School is aiming to help managers increase their confidence and effectively motivate their workforce to achieve personal and organisational goals.  

Award wining developer, Blueprint, have revealed images of its next potential development in the St George’s area of Leicester city centre.  

SpongeBob SquarePants will meet and greet cartoon fans of all ages as the Nickelodeon favourite visits Victoria Centre this August.  

Nottingham IT solutions specialist, XMA has given a young IT genius a helping hand onto the career ladder as a nationwide search for ‘The Next Bill Gates’ comes to an end.  

andPartnership, a Nottinghamshire leadership development and change management consultancy is hosting a free one day seminar in response to the recent governmental report ‘Engaging for success’1. The co-author of the report, David MacLeod will be speaking at the seminar.  

Following a joint procurement exercise, leading law firm Freeth Cartwright has been appointed to a panel of solicitors to provide legal services for both Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Nottingham.  

Ten Nottingham back-to-work experts are taking their fundraising efforts to new heights – literally.  

Fraser Brown’s Bingham branch is going from strength to strength with enquiry levels up 20% on last year and a new addition to the team.  

IT was success at the double when two Nottinghamshire companies scooped a top award in the ‘Oscars’ of the motor transport world.  

Nottinghamshire’s Abacus Lighting has supplied Trust Stadium Arena in Waitakere, Auckland with New Zealand’s first based-hinged lighting columns as part of an iconic new floodlighting scheme at the famous sporting venue.  

More than 50 previously unemployed people have filled care vacancies in the Nottingham area thanks to employment and skills experts Working Links.  

Midlands based law firm Geldards has announced that Ginny Hallam will be joining the firm as an employment partner on August 2nd 2010. She will be joined by members of her team from Berrymans over the next few months as Geldards looks to create Nottingham’s largest and most successful employment team.  

On behalf of Lowther Properties, heb has completed the letting of Unit 1B, Brookhill Road, Pinxton.  

Nottingham law firm Berryman has confirmed Hilary Campion is the new head of its employment team.  

Employees from Nottingham based Columbus IT took off into the jungle last week to raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance.  

GRACE, based on the University of Nottingham Innovation Park (UNIP) has opened up incubator space specifically for businesses in the GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) sector.  

Fraser Brown Solicitors has been awarded Grade 1 (Outstanding) status for its licensing training by the BIIAB, the professional body for the licensed retail sector.  

The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Brian Grocock visited return to work specialists Working Links recently to find out how they have successfully helped over 1000 people into work.  

Following a three-way pitch, Tank PR has been appointed as the PR agency of national bespoke tailoring firm, Tailoring UK.  

Champagne corks were popping at Yorkshire Bank in Nottingham as four colleagues celebrated reaching a combined 90 years with the company.  

Proactive Public Relations - the Nottingham based multimedia PR consultancy - has expanded its international operations to include Canada.  

One of the Midlands’ fastest growing design agencies, Nzime, has announced a new addition to its digital team.  

Specialist Immigration Law firm Paragon Law has recruited Richard Withers as its Finance Director.  

The RH Group Ltd has enjoyed its best start to a year ever in 2010. The company has recorded year-on-year consignment growth in the six months to 30 June of 23% against the same period in 2009. On this basis the company forecasts to move in excess of 425,000 consignments in the full year – its best ever figure.  

Sutton in Ashfield’s Abacus Lighting has been presented with a 10 Year Award from Investors in People (IIP) UK in recognition of the company’s continuous attainment of the Investors in People standard.  

A 115-year-old Nottingham company is taking another step up in the business world after launching a new product.  

The Cross Keys, a landmark Nottingham pub, has re-opened after being bought by local operators Great Northern Inns.  

Preparations for the second annual Nottingham Food and Drink Festival taking place between 23 and 26 September are underway with the organisers hoping to attract 25,000 visitors.  

Members of Derby-based Creative Industries Network are to be given an insight into the opportunities offered to businesses by online networking site LinkedIn.  

The growing numbers of over 65’s in the UK and their health and wellbeing, especially if they lose mental capacity, is the responsibility of both professionals and family, according to speakers at the Nottingham Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Forum, which was attended by 90 professionals from across the East Midlands.  

The impact of the Digital Economy Act 2010 on new media and technology service providers and designers, is to be debated at a one-off interactive seminar run by the technology legal team of Nottingham law firm Berryman.  

Nottingham architects and building surveyors Church Lukas have strengthened their team with the appointment of a new director.  

The purchase of Nottingham pharmaceutical formulation specialist and clinical manufacturer R5 Pharmaceuticals by Aesica Pharmaceuticals was announced on Tuesday 29th June and welcomed by major shareholder BioCity Nottingham.  

Being unemployed for ten years and caring for his wife full time, Andrew Good, 36 from Bulwell, Nottingham last worked in a supermarket.  

Business owners looking to sell up should play it canny, an expert has warned. Phil Waller, a tax partner in the Nottingham office of international accountancy firm Mazars, urged entrepreneurs to think carefully before rushing their company on to the market following capital gains tax concessions in the emergency Budget.  

Instead of cutting a ribbon to mark the opening of the refurb at a former Victorian textile mill in Nottingham – delegates had to step through a camouflage curtain instead.  

Macaulay Sinclair, the Nottingham-based firm of interior architects, has won a major award for its design of a beach-side restaurant and bar overlooking Europe’s first artificial surf reef.  

A multidisciplinary structural and civil consulting engineering firm, with locations throughout the East Midlands, is continuing to buck the trend by opening a new office in Nottingham.  

The UK’s future ‘business brains’ are set to attend their first formal conference at Nottingham Trent University on 30 June 2010, to learn about topical issues in the business world.  

Nottingham-based insurance and financial adviser, The Wilson Organisation is the chosen provider to businesses in the digital technology arena, following its selection to deliver bespoke insurance solutions to members of the trade body, the Technology Channels Association.  

The Sports Networking Club hosts its next event at Trent Bridge for Nottinghamshire’s T20 Floodlit match against Leicestershire on Thursday 15th July. The event offers sports fans in business another opportunity to mix work and pleasure while raising money for good causes.  

More than £3.6 million of property is to be offered for sale at auction next month as part of heb’s 30 lot sale to be held in Nottingham  

PBS (UK) Ltd, a Nottingham-based company specialising in UK and International Payroll, BACS and HR services have completed a move to their new premises this week.  

A Nottingham-based leading supplier of composite and bespoke communications cables and connectors is making sure that British holiday makers don’t have to give up digital TV this season thanks to its fibre optic cable.  

Fraser Brown Solicitors’ networking group WOW! (Women on Work) is serving up a special event for county businesswomen on 1 July 2010 as it hosts a tennis networking lunch at the Lace Market Hotel.  

A mouth-watering stilton and wine event at Leicestershire’s Quenby Hall has raised almost £1000 for The Willow Foundation, The Children’s Society and The Venture Foundation charities.  

The University of Nottingham Innovation Park (UNIP) continues to attract tenants of all sizes as it opens the doors of its new Enterprise Hub in the Sir Colin Campbell Building.  

The last 24 months have been challenging to say the least, with many businesses across all industries facing decline and even closure as the UK starts to emerge from the sharpest financial downturn ever seen.  

Victoria Centre Nottingham launches its 2010 charity support programme this week. Competition for a slice of the fund will be strong, but all East Midlands based registered charities, which support people, are invited to apply for either £500 or £1000.  

Nottingham-based design agency Nzime has been appointed by Rare, one of the world’s largest Microsoft Game Studios, to help develop a series of extremely high profile websites.  

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of composite and bespoke communication cables and connectors, Nottingham-based Webro, has today unveiled a new improved range of moisture-proof self-install connectors for the WF100 cable, and a new easy fit compression connector for its WF165UG cable.  

An innovative new market research service has been launched for exhibitors to obtain valuable, unbiased live feedback from delegates, in order to measure stand performance.  

Stormsaver, the UK market leader in rainwater harvesting systems, based in Winkburn, is getting behind Defra’s water-saving campaign and has pledged to run workshops for its employees and their families on how to become water-wise and to reduce water usage both at work and in their homes.  

Staffline Group PLC of Nottingham has acquired Leicester-based recruitment firm A La Carte for an undisclosed sum.  

The good and bad of how and why managers and directors can protect themselves and their business to ensure sustainability and commercial viability are to be served up at a new series of breakfast workshops run by commercial litigation lawyers at Nottingham firm Berryman.  

Nottingham-based call centre Domestic & General (D&G) had a staggering response to an open day held at the premises last week with over 400 potential applicants attending and over 260 applications completed for full and part time positions.  

Five years on from the London bombings of 7/7, Nottingham-based Webro Cables and Connectors is working closely with London Underground Limited (LUL) to ensure higher safety standards are adopted in deep-level tube stations.  

Family lawyer Angela Davis of Nottingham firm Berryman is warning starry-eyed unmarried couples to think carefully before buying a home together, after a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal in a case involving a former cohabiting couple and their family's home.  

Victoria Centre Nottingham has appointed Integra Communications Limited to handle regional public relations and media communications from May 2010.  

Nottingham based technology company 121 Systems is the latest firm to move its business operations to the ultra green No.1 Nottingham Science Park, safeguarding ten jobs and creating three new job opportunities.  

Owners and directors of companies with their roots in innovation can take a step-by-step, practical look at the life cycle of how to turn a brilliant idea into reality and profit, at a one-off briefing seminar hosted by lawyers at Nottingham firm Berryman.  

Family-run businesses and their owners from across the Midlands are running out of time to showcase their achievements and contribution to the regional economy in the first-ever Midlands Family Business Awards.  

Nottingham public relations firm Cartwright Communications has won a 12-month contract to provide PR support to Dance4, the internationally-recognised dance organisation.  

The Nottingham-based www.inafishbowl.com project has given its most telling clue yet as to how it expects to make profit from its business reality website or 'webumentary' as it's now being referred to  

Businesses are being advised to ensure that their lawyers and insurers are up-to-date with the latest changes to insurance claims handling procedures.  

Network NG, the network for Nottingham’s young professional community, will hold its second Business Breakfast of the year on Tuesday, 8th June, from 8am at the Park Plaza Hotel, Maid Marion Way.  

Fraser Brown Solicitors has responded to the Coalition Government’s announcements on the possible changes to Capital Gains Tax by announcing the launch of a special task force to provide clients with access to legal services seven days a week.  

Visitors are assured of getting plenty of kicks from their visit to Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham’s Summer Event on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June.  

Nottingham law firm Young & Pearce is offering £500 worth of legal advice to the winner of the “Best Newly Established” category in the 2010 Midlands Family Business Awards.  

Peter Noble of heb has been promoted to associate partner.  

A High Court judge’s ruling has proved the devil is in the detail of a business’ standard terms and conditions, according to Steven Skiba of law firm Berryman, who warns that overlooking contract reviews, to ensure that terms and conditions marry up with how a company represents its services or products, could lead to costly legal proceedings.  

Nottingham-based design and fit-out specialist, Paragon Interiors Group Plc (Paragon), is to open an office and showroom in central Manchester as part of a five year expansion plan.  

Proactive PR – the Southwell-based international multimedia public relations consultancy – today announced that it has been appointed by FIR-TEX to promote the use of the FIR-VEST, a revolutionary clothing garment, by the Red Bull Racing team.  

Professional services giants Deloitte and Geldards have signed up to become corporate partners of BioCity Nottingham, Europe’s fastest growing bio-incubator. The two agreements bring to seven the number of corporate partners working with the flagship bioscience incubator company.  

Businessmen and women from across Nottinghamshire swung into action in aid of charity at Ruddington Grange Golf Club.  

Notts-based Frontline Recruitment predicts a massive £2 million increase in turnover this year, beating the economic downturn and continuing to recruit staff.  

Nottingham call centre Domestic & General (D&G) has appointed a senior HR advisor to join its award winning team.  

Experienced property man Matt Cullen has taken a role at Nottingham agent heb boosting the company’s growing retail and licensed leisure department.  

Nottingham Business School is set to welcome back Paul Walsh, CEO of the world's leading premium drinks company, Diageo plc, for a guest lecture exploring brands and consumers on Wednesday 26 May at 6pm.  

The Midlands first and all-new Family Business Awards, underwritten by Nottingham-based insurance broker and financial advisor The Wilson Organisation, is hosting a mouth-watering charity fundraiser at Leicestershire’s Quenby Hall.  

Bakery innovators Butt Foods Ltd now has a national distribution network that runs from Land’s End to John O’Groats.  

A VIP gala screening of the new Robin Hood blockbuster proved to be a good start to the weekend for Nottingham’s Cornerhouse leisure complex, with 6,500 people flocking to Cineworld to watch the epic at sold out screenings across the weekend.  

The launch of a new management short course programme at Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University, is to give businesses access to unique networking opportunities and academic expertise.  

Nottingham public relations agency Tank PR has been chosen to handle the publicity for the NSPCC’s Nottingham Child’s Voice Appeal Board.  

James Jarvis has been re-elected as managing partner of law firm Berryman, for the second consecutive three-year tenure.  

BlueBella Ltd, a fast-growing direct sales lingerie and sensual products retailer, has successfully completed its first major financing round.  

Nottingham based RH Freight has launched its most ambitious recruitment drive to date, as part of its long term strategy to boost sales, improve customer service and drive long term profitability.  

Six degrees events golf networking event for businessmen in Nottinghamshire is up and running for 2010. An open invitation has been issued for the inaugural event, taking place in May.  

Accountants and Business Advisors, Smith Cooper has appointed Chris Taylor to the newly created position of Managing Director, at their Nottingham Office.  

This month RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) the Nottingham based independently-owned Renault Trucks dealer has expanded into Leicester with the opening of a new 8,000 square foot site.  

Nottingham-based Solicitors Fraser Brown has handled the sale of the long-established Byron Veterinary Clinic to neighbouring practice Ashfield House Veterinary Hospital.  

The search for the Midlands best family businesses and their leaders is officially ‘on’ with online nominations for the all-new Midlands Family Business Awards initiative, live and open from Tuesday 4th May 2010.  

You can have your curry and eat it, according to Nottingham’s Curry Lounge, following its results from a six month project that has significantly reduced the number of calories on its menu.  

Catering students at New College Nottingham have been given a lesson in cooking authentic Indian cuisine from the owner of the Curry Lounge restaurant.  

Reorganisation and recovery specialist Carl Mifflin has been promoted to Partner at Nottingham law firm Berryman.  

Within 24 hours of instruction, Savills Nottingham has secured a tenant for the former Scruffy’s Restaurant on Stoney Street in the Lace Market, Nottingham.  

More than 50 jobs have been created or retained in Radford thanks to work by Castle Cavendish, the local regeneration company responsible for the £900k refurbishment of Tennyson Hall on Forest Road West.  

Nottingham-based Fraser Brown Solicitors has helped a local pharmacist to purchase the share capital of a rural pharmacy in Leicestershire, ensuring the service remains open and accessible to villagers.  

Nottingham restaurant the Curry Lounge has received a prestigious award following outstanding feedback from its customers.  

Nathan Furniture has been awarded a Design Guild Mark by The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers which recognises the finest designers in the country.  

Blusource Professional, a division of Midlands-based search and selection consultancy, The Blusource Group, has added to its dynamic team with the appointment of interim and contract specialist, Chris Colegate.  

Companies interested in how ‘green' marketing and PR can affect their business are invited to attend a Nottingham Trent University workshop run by ethical PR and marketing expert, Lisa Jackson, on Friday 7 May 2010.  

Energy efficient lighting company LEDinlight is the newest firm to set up its headquarters at the ultra green No.1 Nottingham Science Park – a move that will create three new jobs.  

Freelance media professionals in Nottinghamshire have joined forces to promote their expertise to local businesses and organisations.  

Energy company E.ON has announced it has reached an agreement with developer Miller Birch for a new building in Nottingham city centre to accommodate a relocation of staff currently based at Newland House.  

The employment team at law firm Berryman is running a free breakfast workshop to provide regional employers with a vital and timely update on the new employment laws for 2010.  

Award-winning craft designer, Debbie Bryan, has been invited to attend an international wool festival thanks to a successful research and development project she is undertaking through Nottingham Trent University’s sustainable design scheme, Future Factory.  

The Finance & Administration team of the Inchcape motor retail group, which operates Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham, proved themselves to have a head for figures after they received a coveted Mercedes-Benz Retailer of the Year award.  

Smith Cooper, the leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisors, have promoted Kelly Boorman to partner. Her appointment not only reflects her strong personal commitment to the firm but also recent client gains in the Nottingham office.  

Nottingham law firm Berryman has promoted commercial property solicitors Katy Marlow and Peter Jackson to Associates.  

Nationwide schoolwear supplier Price & Buckland has seen a surge in sales for its range of Leavers Hoodies.  

Employment experts Working Links are helping to dispel the myths of call centres by running taster courses in Nottingham.  

Businesses from across the city battled it out at Fraser Brown’s charity football tournament last week, raising an incredible £4,800 for When You Wish Upon a Star in the process.  

A new green housing development in the Meadows area of Nottingham is donating £1,800 to a local community group – the proceeds from selling old railings around the site.  

Employment lawyers at Berryman are to host a ‘Mock Tribunal’ day to help employers gain invaluable knowledge and experience of how to prepare for and what to expect in the event of a tribunal hearing.  

Kintetsu World Express (KWE) has provided Derbyshire’s commercial property market with a major boost this week by reaffirming its commitment to its regional headquarters in Castle Donington.  

Nottingham law firm Berryman pledged its support of the work of the Legacy Trust set up by double-Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes, which helps and nurtures the best young sports talent, at the charity’s annual conference, this year held in Nottingham for the first time  

A brand new seminar will tackle the challenges facing the personal investor in the current economic climate and demystify how to achieve a potential return on investments through personal tax planning and re-entry into appropriate investment markets.  

Two new pieces of legislation are likely to have a big impact on employers and parents over the next 18 months, according to Antoneta Fernandes, Employment solicitor at Fraser Brown.  

Nottingham lady Aneesa Kara has always wanted to teach English to children in Cambodia. But with no job and very little money to call on, her dream was on hold – until she found help from employment specialists Working Links.  

Seventeen jobseekers have landed roles at a new city restaurant thanks to a free training service led by employment specialists Working Links.  

Nottingham-based architects Cox Freeman have helped a Derbyshire church become a hub of activity after managing a complete rebuild of the community facility.  

When call centre operator, MNT Limited, acquired new premises in Basford, they also took over the business which was already operating there.  

Nottingham IT solutions specialist, XMA, has announced the launch of a new limited company, XMA Print Solutions.  

A new Nottingham business aims to help unite frustrated investors and borrowers as it launches a new financial “dating agency”.  

In what can only be described as one of the toughest years for British businesses, and after making a loss only two years ago, DDC Outsourcing Solutions now celebrates its most profitable year to date.  

Richard Phillips, Sales Office Manager for ITT Water & Wastewater UK Ltd in Colwick achieved his biggest challenge yet by completing a 6 day climb up Kilimanjaro, raising a staggering £3592 for Cancer Research.  

Everyone in business knows the importance of a good mentor. If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, it’s easy to feel alone toiling over your business plan and making your first tentative steps into the world of self employment.  

A Nottingham-based call centre is drawing upon the power of Bluetooth to help recruit new staff.  

Nottingham based property development and investment company Property Investment Portfolio (PIP), has announced that the recession has done little to dent it’s business – with the company seeing a 30 per cent rise in turnover to over £4 million and a 100 per cent increase in profits this year.  

Leading licensing law firm, Poppleston Allen, has promoted Nick Arron from his position as solicitor, to become a partner at the Nottingham and London based practice.  

A research report released today by leading internet marketing consultancy Hallam Communications, reveals that 86% of small businesses in Greater Nottingham cannot easily be found online through search engines.  

Nottinghamshire’s Abacus Lighting has continued to expand its portfolio of global projects with an installation of its unique range of telescopic masts at a new world class football stadium in the Middle East.  

Nottingham’s Traditional English Restaurant, Restaurant 1877, is set to hold a St Georges Day Gourmet evening to raise money for the Royal British Legion.  

Nottingham-based civil and structural engineering firm BSP Consulting has moved into the retirement housing sector.  

The Savills team has now sold over 85% of all property offered in the March auction and is still negotiating on a number of unsold lots. This follows the firm’s January auction success rate of 100%.  

Shuldham Calverley chartered surveyors of Retford, an established force in rural commercial and residential property in North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties, is marking its 21st birthday by merging with midlands based Fisher German chartered surveyors to create an even stronger presence in the area.  

Network NG, the network for Nottingham’s young professional community, will hold an informal cheese and wine evening on Thursday 22nd April, from 5pm at Yorkshire Bank’s Financial Solutions Centre at Lock House, Castle Meadow Road.  

Nottingham-based design and fit-out specialist, Paragon Interiors Group Plc (Paragon), has secured a major contract win with South Yorkshire Police Authority for a new training centre near Rotherham.  

Nottingham-based specialist cable supplier for the caravan and motorhome industry, Green Tie Innovations, has today launched a selection of new products to ensure holidaymakers are well-equipped for the unpredictable weather this summer.  

A Nottingham-based cable and connectors firm has become the first company in the world to be officially trained by Corning Cabelcon.  

In its April auction, Nottingham agent heb will bring 17 lots under the hammer which will include several residential properties, a public house and a bit of land on the side.  

The search is on to find the Midlands’ best family businesses and their leaders following the launch of an all-new, prestigious and not-for-profit set of Awards, supported by eight Midlands’s businesses including Birmingham’s RSM Tenon, EFG Private Bank and Connect Midlands.  

Up to 240 university students will be taking part in the UK's largest higher education enterprise competition to enhance their employability skills and meet companies actively looking to recruit skilled graduates.  

British Airways could face legal action if it decides to remove the travel perks of cabin crew who took part in the recent strikes according to legal experts at Browne Jacobson.  

John Nicholls, the interim chief executive at Nottingham Regeneration Limited (NRL), is to finish his time with the company at the end of March.  

A national award for export success has gone to R5 Pharmaceuticals, the Nottingham-based bio-science company which has increased sales abroad by a staggering 1000%  

Yorkshire Bank celebrated its five-year partnership with Opera North by inviting 40 members to its Financial Solutions Centre (FSC) in the city to enjoy lunch and excerpts from popular works.  

netexperts, the Nottingham-based business IT provider has just announced its support for the Ryan Sidebottom Benefit Year.  

Nottingham architects Cox Freeman will highlight how food and drink firms can save money and reduce their environmental impact through the latest building designs when the company exhibits at Food & Drink Expo 2010 next week.  

With only four weeks to go, 26 Nottingham businesses have already signed up to take part in Fraser Brown’s annual football tournament in April, raising hopes that this year’s event will make more than £5,000 for children’s charity When You Wish Upon a Star.  

Nottingham-based supplier of specialist communications cables, Webro, has appointed a new business manager, to grow the company’s diverse client portfolio.  

Key city business people and residents from across Nottinghamshire descended on Beeston for the official opening of The Royal Oak bar and Indian restaurant, which has been transformed by local Asian food and drink supplier Asiana Ltd.  

The Nottinghamshire Convention Bureau has received recognition from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA) for its outstanding business practices and dealings.  

An historic Partnership agreement has been signed which will see Nottingham forge close links with the Russian state of Krasnodar.  

On 6th April 2010, the new ‘fit note’, replaces the GPs ‘sick note’ for employees unable to attend work, and according to specialist employment lawyer, Ginny Hallam the ‘fit note’ should lead to sickness absence rates within businesses significantly dropping.  

A brand new service that reduces SME’s annual recruitment costs by up to 60% has been launched by Blusource, the multi-disciplinary search and selection consultancy covering the legal, accountancy, banking and executive sectors.  

A Nottingham company has signed a major deal which will see its innovative laptop computer storage and charging unit sold to schools throughout Spain.  

Multi award winning Octavian Security, one of the fastest growing and most forward thinking security and facilities management businesses, has announced a relocation of its headquarters from Colwick in Nottinghamshire to new premises at Pride Park in Derby.  

Cunningham Lettings, a Nottinghamshire residential lettings agency that began trading at the start of the recession has reported excellent growth, expanding its managed property portfolio from 21 to 150 over the past 18 months.  

A growing company which specialises in cutting-edge information technology solutions and ongoing support for businesses has moved.  

A new Spring menu is being launched at The Orange Tree in Shakespeare Street, Nottingham on March 15th.  

Website owners are being urged to review their online content to make sure it complies with proposed changes to the rules that govern all non-broadcast advertising in the UK.  

Nottingham-based Domestic & General (D&G) has been shortlisted for a national award for the way it recruits mature workers.  

Berryman Healthcare, the Nottingham law firm’s team dedicated to the sector, has announced plans for its first-ever fundraising Summer Ball in aid of the NSPCC.  

The University of Nottingham has confirmed it has acquired the former Dairy Crest sites totalling 2.9 acres, to add to its growing land bank at the University of Nottingham Innovation Park (UNIP) at Jubilee campus.  

Nottingham based Frontline Recruitment is leading the way in supporting a community garden project in Bulwell and hopes other local firms will follow suit.  

Two eminent figures from the business world are set to give guest lectures at Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University.  

Action on Elder Abuse, the UK’s only charity dedicated to protecting the elderly and preventing the abuse of vulnerable adults, has developed a unique partnership with Nottingham law firm Berryman.  

Internet pioneer Rob Wilmot, co-founder of Freeserve, has joined the board of the company that owns public relations agency BCS PR and BCS Creative.  

Nottingham PR consultant Trevor Palmer has left the board of BCS PR to start his own public relations agency in the city, Tank PR.  

Colwick based ITT Water & Wastewater this week welcomed 12 new staff to its Nottingham offices. The team, ITT Projects, brings together expertise from all its brands; Flygt, Sanitaire, Wedeco and Leopold, to boost its capabilities in the UK’s waste and wastewater treatment industry.  

Nottingham Conferences has called for local venues to align themselves with the opportunities presented by the Olympic Games, by committing to the Olympic 2012 Fair Pricing and Practice Charter (FPPC).  

Councillor Jon Collins, leader of Nottingham City Council, will set off on a challenging 1000 mile cycle ride from Nottingham to Cannes next Tuesday (March 9).  

Friday 12th March will see Nottinghamshire Law Society and Nottinghamshire Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) join together to support relief efforts for Haiti.  

Rock Valley, the Mansfield based industrial business park that just two years ago was the crumbling site of a double glazing firm, is now a thriving hub of small business activity, according to its owner Arv Soar.  

The decision to scrap ‘sick notes’ from April, replacing them with ‘fit notes’, could cause issues for employers according to experts at Nottingham-based Fraser Brown Solicitors.  

Long Eaton-based Sandicliffe Motor Contracts, the contract hire and leasing specialist, have won a major order to supply 35 vehicles to Burton-based Inspired Gaming Group, a global market leader in open server-based gaming technology.  

Labour MP for Nottingham South, Alan Simpson was amongst the visitors to Radford Care Centre this week who sampled the culinary delights of TV Home Economist and Food Stylist Michaela Bowles, when she cooked up a feast in celebration of the UK-wide Dignity Action Day, sponsored by Berryman's.  

Following a drive by the University of Nottingham aimed at keeping meetings and events on campus, Nottingham Conferences has taken over a million pounds worth of enquiries from its internal customers, staff and academics in the last six months.  

Over 80 Lenton residents, community groups, business people and students have gathered together to celebrate the official opening of Lenton Boulevard’s brand new coffee bar and eatery Cunningham’s Coffee Lounge.  

Accountants and business advisers PKF are advising the region’s technology and bioscience sector to take advantage of Research and Development (R&D) tax credits to help their businesses grow.  

Few people realise the world faces an energy crisis every bit as dangerous as the credit crunch, says award-winning clean energy entrepreneur Jeremy Leggett.  

A major regeneration project transforming the Trent River Park into a nationally renowned tourist attraction and access route in Nottingham has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.  

The government has announced this week that £200m from the UK Innovation Investment Fund (UKIIF) will be used to benefit lifesciences, digital and advanced manufacturing businesses.  

A leading economist told medical and pharmaceutical companies in Nottingham that their industry is the best positioned to benefit from global economic recovery and to lead the UK out of recession.  

A leading economist told medical and pharmaceutical companies in Nottingham that their industry is the best positioned to benefit from global economic recovery and to lead the UK out of recession.  

WORK has started on the £300,000 major refurbishment of Provident Works in Nottingham.  

NOTTINGHAM agent heb is celebrating after finding it is officially the best-selling new auction house in the UK.  

The Family Law team at Nottingham-based Fraser Brown is predicting the divorce rate will rocket during 2010, as the improving economic situation seen so far this year allows couples who previously could not afford to separate to consider their options once again.  

Hull based Buy to Let and lettings specialist Property Investment Portfolio (PIP), has invested heavily in a major £100k regional office refurbishment to accommodate the present and future growth of its business.  

Nottingham’s office market could gain a real boost to its take up figures for 2010 as one of it’s most iconic buildings is offered for sale or to let.  

‘Team Nottingham’ will be out to show the world that the City’s institutions bring a proactive, ‘can do’ attitude to potential investment talks at the world's biggest property development show - le marche international des professionnels de l’immobilier (MIPIM) - in Cannes next month.  

A Nottingham business that manufactures and designs bespoke tuxedo shirts is calling for talented designers to submit ideas for its new range via its competition “Not Just Another Penguin”.  

The national Dignity Action Day (25th February 2010) is being marked in Nottingham by an event organised by the Nottingham Mental Capacity Act Forum, which will discuss and review the current and potential effects of the Mental Capacity Act.  

Mike Taylor, regeneration director of Nottingham Regeneration Limited presented passionately to another sell-out crowd at FBE (forum for the built environment) East Midlands Region’s second full-house event of the year at Nottingham’s Park Plaza Hotel on 10th February 2010.  

Guidance on how simple planning can deliver potential tax savings in the run up to the end of the tax year, will be unveiled at a ‘Beating the Odds’ seminar, run for local businesses by Nottingham-based independent insurance and financial adviser, The Wilson Organisation.  

Professional marketers are advised to make sure their companies are making full use of social networking sites or face the risk of being left behind  

Leading Midlands family-run business, The Wilson Organisation, is turning the spotlight on the great work of the region’s other family businesses and their leaders, by launching a new set of Awards that for the first time will showcase their achievements.  

Nottingham’s new business district, Southside, will be thrust into the spotlight at the world's biggest property investment show, le marche international des professionnels de l’immobilier (MIPIM) in Cannes next month, as ‘Team Nottingham’ aims to demonstrate that the City is the best place for investors to put their money.  

Sustainable business experts Envirowise are encouraging businesses to put carbon reduction higher on their management agenda by adopting cleaner design principles.  

Maggie’s Appeal has said ‘cheers’ to regulars at The Orange Tree pub in Nottingham who have raised more than £200 by joining the pub’s loyalty card scheme.  

The state of UK industry will be discussed at special guest lecture by Charlotte Hogg, managing director of Experian UK and Ireland, at Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University, on Tuesday 23 February.  

Midlands-based Blusource, the multi-disciplinary search and selection consultancy covering the legal, accountancy, banking and executive sectors, has launched its fourth division, Blusource Executive with the appointment of director, Chris Bailey.  

Browne Jacobson LLP is one of only three firms to be appointed to the central region legal panel of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the Government’s national housing and regeneration agency for England.  

Blusource, the multi-disciplinary search and selection consultancy covering the legal, accountancy, banking and executive sectors, has launched two new services designed to provide CEO’s, directors and business managers with all the expertise they need to survive the current economic climate and be positioned to prosper with the upturn.  

Representatives of Nottingham’s most successful Indian owner-managed businesses debated issues including domicile status and overseas investment at an event run by the newly-created British Indian Business Forum, hosted by city law firm Berryman.  

STAFF at Nottingham-based Domestic & General (D&G) call centre have raised over £430 for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.  

In its February auction, Nottingham agent heb will be selling 10 East Midlands pubs.  

Network NG, the network for Nottingham’s young professional community, has announced that the first quarterly breakfast meeting of 2010 will be on Tuesday, March 2nd from 8-9am, at the Park Plaza, Nottingham.  

If you simply can’t wait till the summer when World Cup fever kicks off, football enthusiasts and team players across the country can warm up by entering the annual football tournament hosted by Nottingham solicitors Fraser Brown.  

Young people excluded from mainstream education are being offered the chance to get their lives back on track through an innovative rugby-based initiative.  

Nottingham Conferences has announced plans to launch an expert conference and event guide ahead of its flagship venue; the East Midlands Conference Centre’s 25th anniversary.  

Octavian Continental Limited, the security company owned by Sukhi Ghuman, has today announced that business entrepreneur Kavita Oberoi has joined the business as a funder and director.  

Orchid IT, the Midlands’ leading provider of IT support and services, has cemented its move into Nottingham after signing an exclusive contract with Nottingham Forest FC.  

NOTTS firms have worked together to complete the impressive £4.5 million Geospatial Building – a world class centre of excellent in global navigation satellite systems for The University of Nottingham.  

NOTTINGHAM Regeneration Limited (NRL) has appointed Williams Architects to carry out design work and project management services for a £300,000 major refurbishment of Provident Works.  

Nottingham-based commercial design and fit-out specialist, Paragon Interiors Group Plc (Paragon), has secured another local project, this time with NEMS Healthcare Ltd (NEMS) following their recent project for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce.  

Keyworth United Community Football Club is to benefit from a new clubhouse thanks to a grant of up to £514,460 from the Football Foundation.  

Head of employment at Midlands law firm Berryman, Ginny Hallam, is keynote speaker at a ‘Beating the Odds’ seminar next week, run for local businesses by Nottingham-based independent insurance and financial adviser, The Wilson Organisation.  

A family-owned business in Nottingham has secured a major contract with one of Australia ’s largest IT distributors to supply its innovative laptop storage and charging system to schools across the country.  

In anticipation of an emergent property market in 2010, Nottingham-based Fraser Brown has boosted the numbers in its Residential Property department with the addition of well known conveyancer Louise Senior.  

Peter Thornton, the former chairman of one of Britain’s premier brands, is guest speaker at the Wilsons Family Business Forum in the West Midlands.  

Nottingham-based chartered accountants and business advisors, Smith Cooper, have become a ‘Supportive Employer’ to the reserve forces as part of the Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers (SaBRE) campaign.  

Nottingham Trent University has joined forces with Nottingham City Homes to look at the impact of the government’s ‘decent homes’ scheme on the city. The collaboration will be carried out as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP); the first public sector KTP for the university.  

Divorce lawyers are bracing themselves for the traditional busy January, which this year is expected to mark an unprecedented, significant rise in the number of divorcing couples, and start the predicted trend for 2010 as a bumper year for divorces, according to Nottingham family lawyer Angela Davis of Berryman.  

The dean of Nottingham Business School, Professor Baback Yazdani, has taken up the post of chairman of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in the East Midlands, the first academic to become a regional CBI figurehead.  

IT’S A once in a lifetime chance – the opportunity for keen boaters to snap up their own piece of the River Trent at auction.  

Following the announcement that Nottingham has been chosen as one of the 12 cities in the 2018 World Cup Bid, Kirstie Danzey, Marketing Manager of Nottingham has commented on what this will mean for Nottingham as an events city.  

Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham’s annual Christmas Fayre has delivered glad tidings for a good cause in the city.  

An East Midlands events agency, Spinning Clock Ltd, has secured a place on the prestigious roster of approved suppliers for the Central Office of Information (COI).  

While occupier activity across Nottingham is still at a very low level - some 20 per cent down on the same figure last year - there are a small number of encouraging signs of improvement, according to Phil Quiggin, Head of Office Agency at national commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton’s (LSH) Nottingham office.  

The team at Nottingham Conferences has committed to making conferences and events as green as possible across its portfolio by signing up to the University of Nottingham's recent initiative; 'Environmental Champions.'  

FarmGEM, the newly formed agricultural and horticultural sprayer specialist which will launch its first trailed and mounted machines at LAMMA (Lincolnshire Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Association) show in January 2010, has announced the first phase of its UK dealership appointments.  

Many company directors are still not aware of their responsibilities as part of the Companies Act 2006, and remain unaware that they could be prosecuted for their failures to take appropriate action when required.  

Lance Chambers has joined the corporate finance and business services team at Nottingham law firm Berryman, from the Birmingham office of DLA Piper LLP.  

Fans of Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market are in for a festive treat this month with an extra three days of trading.  

Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham is staging its annual Christmas Fayre this week (Thursday 10th December) and one member of staff in particular will be ‘drumming up’ interest in the event, which will be raising funds for the Premature Baby Unit at the Queen’s Medical Centre.  

Maintaining its commitment to internal growth and support of new-entrants into the legal profession, Nottingham law firm Berryman has retained all trainee solicitors completing their training contracts and qualification at the firm.  

Nottingham Business School has moved into its new home within Nottingham Trent University’s multi-million pound, fully refurbished, Grade II* listed Newton building.  

Approaching 100 professionals, representing some of the region’s most dynamic businesses, attended the ‘invitation only’ official launch of Blusource Professional Services in Clarendon Street, Nottingham recently.  

Lakeside Arts Centre has reason to celebrate this year after achieving great success at its annual craftmakers market, Lustre.  

Four young lawyers from Fraser Brown solicitors have been elected onto the committee of the Nottingham Junior Lawyers Division (NJLD).  

DIRECTORS at J Wright Roofing have firmly established their commitment to training young people by becoming assessors for the new National Roofing College in the East Midlands.  

Nottingham Trent University is to carry out its first Shorter Knowledge Transfer Partnership (SKTP) with Nottingham company, Freshcut Foods Ltd, to develop its material management software. This will be the first SKTP to involve an East Midlands university.  

An associate at a leading Nottingham firm of chartered accountants has been appointed to the board of directors at the Egalitarian Trust, which includes the Galleries of Justice Museum and the National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (NCCL).  

Award-winning Colston Bassett Store and Garden Café is opening a new chapter in its life following the closure of the Post Office last year by welcoming customers and diners during the evening.  

The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, has finally entered the debate on UK immigration policy and what could have been his opportunity to address and set out the positive benefits to the UK economy of immigration and the UK’s position in the global economy.  

There were joint celebrations as construction consultants WT Partnership had an office warming at their Lace Market offices.  

A local firm of chartered accountants has teamed up with the UK’s leading business and enterprise education charity to help local youngsters develop their business acumen.  

A new consultancy unit, Nottingham Economics, is to be launched at Nottingham Trent University on 27 November, with a guest lecture by Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chief economic adviser, Ian McCafferty.  

Employers in Nottingham need to be educated to the wide ranging business benefits of taking on Apprentices and adjust their recruitment policies accordingly if the Government’s target of having 20% of young people in an Apprenticeship role by 2020 is to be met.  

Customer service at smart of Nottingham is now twice as nice after the retailer doubled its sales team to meet demand for the iconic brand.  

NOTTINGHAM MPs John Heppell and Alan Simpson took to pedal power when they officially opened the new link to Nottingham Beeston Canal and the River Trent.  

Unaffected by the recession, a strategically important cluster of KFC franchise outlets in North Devon and Somerset were recently sold by Kram Restaurants Limited for an undisclosed sum in a deal project managed by industry experts, Smith Cooper Corporate Finance (SCCF) on Haydn Road in Nottingham.  

Nottingham-based Blusource Professional Services, one of the East Midlands most dynamic search and selection consultancies, has appointed a new manager to help spearhead the growth of one of its divisions, Blusource Professional Ltd.  

Personnel from Octavian Security have been enhancing their training provision thanks to an anti-terror initiative hosted by Nottingham City Centre Inter-Agency Emergency Planning Group and Nottinghamshire Constabulary.  

Fraser Brown’s commitment to training and development has encouraged two newly qualified solicitors to stay with the Nottingham-based firm.  

A charity which helps over 17,000 fire fighters and burns survivors each year is to analyse the effects of its support through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Nottingham Trent University, the first that the university has undertaken with a charity.  

Leading immigration law firm, Paragon Law has secured a resounding win in a trade mark dispute.  

Nottingham-based Blusource Professional Services, which is fast becoming recognised as the East Midlands most dynamic search and selection consultancy, has secured Christopher Eadie, one of the region’s most influential recruitment professionals, to head up the launch of its Corporate division.  

A Forum dedicated to sharing the challenges facing family-owned and operated businesses is heading to the West Midlands for the first time.  

FarmGEM may be a new name in agricultural sprayers but the men behind the company about to hit the market have distinguished pedigrees and knowledge in this specialist farm machinery sector.  

Craig Simpson, Head of Tax at Tenon in the Midlands, will examine the tax mitigation strategies available to businesses and their directors at the first of a new seminar series - ‘Beating the Odds’ - hosted by local independent insurance and financial adviser, The Wilson Organisation.  

Lord Alan Sugar swapped the boardroom for the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham today (28th October) as part of a Business Link ‘Audience with Lord Alan Sugar’ event.  

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a multi-million pound riverside scheme in Leicester which is set to create a whole new neighbourhood of affordable family homes, apartments and a park.  

So-called ‘quickie divorces’ for high profile celebrities are little more than a myth which is misleading the ‘man in the street’, according to Nottingham family lawyer Angela Davis of Nottingham law firm, Berryman.  

As Britain becomes an ageing nation, a local solicitor says businesses in Nottingham must get ready to embrace older workers and encourage employment beyond the current default retirement age of 65.  

NOTTINGHAM-based Frontline Recruitment is not disheartened by the recent unemployment figures, as placements through the firm continue to soar.  

Nottingham Conferences, the conference and events portfolio of the University of Nottingham has won the contract to host the annual The Association for Science Education Conference in 2010.  

Online ishare at www.FreshTies.com launches to make it easy for Nottinghamshire businesses to help local schools (or community) with their skills and time rather than money, especially important in this credit crunch.  

NOTTINGHAM Regeneration Limited (NRL) has announced that 80% of the shared office space at New Brook House, Alfreton Road has now been let.  

East Midlands construction companies looking for advice, support or financial help on how to ‘go green’ by using sustainable resources are advised to attend the New Technologies in Timber event.  

A seminar taking place at the East Midlands Property and Business Investment Show on 10 November will give business people the opportunity to find out more about how they could grow their business through franchising.  

Director of Football at Nottingham County, Sven-Göran Eriksson injected some excitement into the proceedings when he dropped into a charity’s annual general meeting (AGM) being held at the club’s conference facilities recently.  

Strategies for saving money through effective corporate and personal tax planning will be available to businesses at a programme of new seminars created and hosted by Nottingham-based independent insurance and financial adviser, The Wilson Organisation.  

Nottingham law firm Berryman’s Private Client team, which is ranked in the top tier in the latest Legal 500, has hired three solicitors, bringing its number of fee earners to eight and making it one of the city’s largest teams dedicated to private client work.  

Nottingham based communications agency BCS Public Relations has been appointed to handle on- and off-line media and public relations for Chevin Fleet Solutions.  

Nottingham based Payroll and Business Solutions (PBS UK Ltd) is reaching further across the globe with its International Payroll Service with the recent addition of clients operating in Argentina and Hong Kong.  

An observation in a churchyard was the inspiration behind a new business that helps people keep alive the memories of their departed loved ones.  

A baker from Bakersfield is enjoying the taste of a fresh career thanks to his role at a Nottingham call centre.  

One of science’s most compelling communicators, Professor Steve Jones will deliver the seventh BioCity Nottingham Annual Lecture to an audience of over 150 guests on Thursday 8th October 2009.  

The collaborative effort of Destination Nottingham at event industry trade show Event UK in Birmingham last week has generated over £509,150 worth of meetings and events enquiries for Nottingham.  

The Government’s current consultation on Competition Disqualification Orders (CDOs), which now form part of the UK’s competition laws courtesy of the Enterprise Act, is likely to result in a change in how the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) approaches individual cases of breach of those laws by companies in terms of director culpability, and mean directors will no longer be able to rely on a lack of awareness as a defence to any breach by their companies of those laws.  

NOTTINGHAM city centre could potentially discourage investors if it does not address its looming undersupply of quality office space according to Phil Quiggin, Head of Office Agency at national commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton’s (LSH) Nottingham office.  

An EU investigation into websites selling electronic goods that revealed more than half were breaking European laws aimed at protecting consumers highlights the potential cost to online retailers of failing to comply with online trading laws.  

The High Court in the high profile commonly known ‘Heyday case’, ruled last Friday that employers can plan for the retirement of employees approaching the age of 65, but the decision only provides short term certainty, according to employment lawyer Ginny Hallam.  

Award-winning Octavian Security has announced the appointment of Ken Livingstone to the role of operations manager.  

DOMESTIC & General’s (D&G) Nottingham-based call centre has received an international award for the pioneering way it recruits staff members of all ages – for the second year running!  

ACTING on behalf of Nottingham City Council, heb has let 3 Cheapside, Nottingham to continental style bakery retailer Bakerino  

THINGS are ‘hotting up’ for Marchini Curran Associates (MCa) as the Nottingham-based architects put the finishing touches to the designs for a new beach resort in Brazil.  

Claire Young, who was runner up in the 2008 series of “The Apprentice” was guest of honour at the official launch celebrating the enlargement and refurbishment of Forever Green, Mansfield’s stylish, contemporary restaurant and events venue.  

SENIOR staff at Domestic & General (D&G) are engaging with their customers and finding out what they want by going back to the floor ahead of National Customer Service Week.  

The doors have been opened to home-buying opportunities at one of Miller Homes East Midlands’ premier Nottinghamshire developments, Laurel Wolds.  

NOTTS-based Frontline recruitment has donated £250 to the John Lewis Distribution Runners, for completing the Robin Hood half marathon.  

Following the relocation of regional search and selection consultancy Blusource Professional Services to a new HQ in Nottingham city centre, the rapidly expanding company has announced the appointment of a new director to lead the Blusource Professional business.  

An organisation that provides help and support for lifescience firms in the East Midlands is planning to expand its range of services after recruiting its first corporate sponsor.  

Internationally-operating Octavian Security has been named as the new away kit sponsor for its hometown club, the headline-hitting Notts County.  

The private client team at Nottingham law firm Berryman has received the top-tier ranking in the East Midlands in the latest Legal 500 survey directory.  

Blusource Professional Services Ltd, one of the East Midlands most dynamic search and selection consultancies, has opened for business at the company’s new headquarters in the heart of Nottingham’s professional quarter.  

Mercedes-Benz of Nottingham is inviting the region’s motorists to maximise their fuel economy and minimise their running costs at its Efficiency Weekend over the 19-20th September.  

Nottingham based Payroll and Business Solutions (PBS UK Ltd) has boosted its outsourced Human Resources package with the addition of a new outplacement service to provide vital support and training for businesses and their employees dealing with redundancy.  

A fascinating piece of history is set to stand tall in the future thanks to an innovative collaboration between business and academia in the East Midlands.  

As many as forty-two percent of grandparents are forced to lose contact with their grandchild following their parents divorce, and the children lose-out on vital emotional support at a traumatic time, according to Nottingham family lawyer Angela Davis.  

For the third year in a row, RH Freight, the UK’s leading European freight specialist, will be providing vital support to runners in the 'Experian Robin Hood Festival of Running' on 13 September.  

From the “old bill” to the “old pill”…a former police station in Hyson Green is set to become a 100-hour pharmacy.  

A joint venture company has taken Building One at Core 27 at Sherwood Park – the largest single letting in the East Midlands office market this year.  

Nottingham-based Fraser Brown Solicitors has added weight to its Senior Management team with the appointment of Graham Green to the position of Senior Partner.  

Nottingham - based construction consultants WT Partnership has been appointed to work on a leading zero-carbon residential project in Derby.  

Nottingham-based The Wilson Organisation has appointed Nazir Ismail to the newly created position of Business Development Executive.  

Smart of Nottingham and its customers will have another good reason to get into the party spirit next weekend.  

The number of same sex couples tying the knot has dropped, whilst partnership dissolutions have shown a significant increase, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.  

John Roddy, former Regional Director of the Healthcare team at RBS Bank, has joined Nottingham law firm Berryman.  

A former Nottingham midwife who had to retire due to bad knees is looking to revolutionise the way the nursing profession works thanks to the launch of a unique seating solution.  

A Nottingham City pub is expected to be packed out next week – but not a drop of alcohol will be served.  

Nottingham based Payroll and Business Solutions (PBS UK Ltd) has made a successful start to the new financial year with six new business wins in the past month, including three new international payroll contracts.  

John Buckby, a specialist media and creative industries lawyer at Nottingham law firm Berryman, has been appointed to the Board of the Derbyshire Creative Industries Network (CIN).  

A leading Midlands restaurant is towering over the competition after sponsoring local businesswoman and serial fund-raiser, Michelle Buckle a fifth of her total sponsorship target to climb the world’s largest free-standing mountain in aid of children’s healthcare.  

BPR Medical, a Mansfield based medical devices company, has secured £500,000 investment from the newly formed Turning Point Investments fund in conjunction with the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) backed East Midlands Early Growth Fund.  

New technology developed by a Nottingham Doctor could help save the lives of thousands of unborn babies across the world.  

Newlyweds Sarah and Chris Trim watched on as their new Miller Home was built and perfected by the award-winning housebuilder, and so can now be sure that it’s crafted just the way they wanted.  

Nottingham Conferences, the conference and events portfolio of the University of Nottingham has won the contract to host the UK National Stem Cell Network Conference (UKNSCN) at its flagship venue; The East Midlands Conference Centre.  

Chelsea may have taken the first football honours of the season with their win over Manchester United in last Sunday’s Charity Shield, but United will win the 2009/10 Premier League while Arsenal will fall out of the top four only to be replaced by big-spending Manchester City or Tottenham.  

Nottingham-based Frontline Recruitment is bucking the national trend and has taken on 80 new clients since the beginning of the year.  

Browne Jacobson has advised KeTech Group Limited on a landmark £4.5m re-financing deal. The deal is the first of its kind in the country to be backed through the Government’s Capital for Enterprise Fund.  

Nicholas Wallis, a final year student at Nottingham University, is celebrating after being awarded the undergraduate prize by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) at the University’s Prize giving ceremony.  

Youngsters grow up very fast! They can quickly outgrow their favourite playthings in size, in their development and their imagination.  

Nottinghamshire - based architects Rayner Davies has completed a £2m commercial development at Spellow Farm, near Radcliffe on Trent.  

Nottingham Regeneration (NRL) has appointed a new regeneration director to join its specialist team.  

As part of a push to assist owners and occupiers of commercial property through the recession national commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), has warned of the potential risks associated with leaving vacant buildings unattended.  

Personnel from Octavian Security will be updated on the latest in counter terrorism measures at a special briefing with Nottinghamshire Police.  

With Blusource Professional Services Ltd not yet a year old the company’s chief executive, well-known East Midlands entrepreneur, Andrew Springhall has acquired the freehold of two substantial Nottingham city centre buildings for an undisclosed sum.  

Nottingham based Payroll and Business Solutions (PBS UK Ltd) is celebrating a successful first year since demerging from Key Personnel, with year end results showing 30% growth.  

Stuart Bates is celebrating his promotion as a director of Nottinghamshire-based construction consultants WT Partnership.  

A Nottingham company is expanding into Europe with a market-leading product that is already helping 8,000 British schools to properly manage the security, charging and cabling of their laptop computers.  

Business leaders of the future could be honing their boardroom skills by getting in the boxing ring and learning the winning ways of sporting legends.  

Globally-operating Octavian Security has hired highly-experienced commercial director Tony Mellor to help sustain the business’s push for further growth.  

Organisers of an event designed to support business women, say it was such a huge success, that they will plan another.  

Nottingham Conferences, Experience Nottinghamshire, The Nottingham Hoteliers Association and Nottingham Arena will unite at venue and events industry trade show; Event UK in September to promote Nottingham and the East Midlands as an influential location for conducting and winning business.  

A Nottingham self-storage firm believes that there are now signs of ‘green shoots’ of recovery in the city, after seeing record sales figures in of June.  

A feedback survey undertaken by Nottingham-based independent insurance broker and financial adviser, The Wilson Organisation, has revealed the majority of businesses in the East Midlands believe they will have to wait until late into 2010 for the economy to show signs of recovery.  

Notts-based architects Rayner Davies has been working on plans for a new classroom and multi-purpose room worth £250,000 at St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School in Colwick.  

Nottinghamshire-based Greenhills Garden Centre is set to expand with the acquisition of a former petrol filling station on Nottingham Road in Ravenshead.  

Private equity investment in buy-outs in the first half of the year reached a disappointing £3.2 billion according to the latest data from Nottingham-based Centre for Management Buy-out Research (CMBOR). This is down from £12.5 billion in the same period last year and is the lowest half yearly figure since 1995.  

Employers are being given a lifeline for key staff concerned about their personal finances as the credit crunch tightens its grip, through a new programme of on-site complimentary Financial Health Checks, launched this week by The Wilson Organisation.  

Midland security magnates Sukhi Ghuman and Avi Pawar of Octavian Security have just returned from a day spent as guests of Sir Richard Branson at his private residence.  

Fraser Brown Solicitors has launched a new service to provide farmers and landowners with access to specialist legal advice on their doorstep.  

Octavian Security, a specialist in the warehousing and logistics sector, has landed the contracts to provide security services at two major business parks.  

The Nottinghamshire Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has raised a staggering £2190 for the NSPCC’s East Midlands Childs Voice Appeal at the branch’s 2nd annual charity ball.  

An historic Victorian property built close to the Shipstones Brewery and used as its maltings is to be sold at auction next month.  

Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Rushcliffe Borough Council, emda and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club have been handed a prestigious award for a partnership project which culminated in the successful staging of the ICC World Twenty20 earlier this month.  

Ex-detective Tom Buckmaster has been hired by the globally-operating Octavian Security to further strengthen its industry-leading training provision.  

Nottingham chartered accountants and business advisors, Smith Cooper, have promoted Kelly Boorman to the post of Associate.  

Nottingham-based search and selection consultancy, Blusource Professional Services Ltd has chosen the NSPCC as the company’s charity benefactor for the year and was pleased to support the East Midlands NSPCC ‘Childs Voice Appeal’ earlier this month.  

Sean Bremner, Head of Industrial & Logistics at national commercial property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton’s (LSH) Nottingham office, explains how recent developments and the region’s core characteristics are changing North Nottinghamshire’s fortunes for the better.  

A Nottingham restaurant has beaten off the challenge from some of the biggest and best-known restaurants in Europe to land a place in the prestigious 2009 Toptable Top 100.  

With expense claims under the spotlight this year Payroll Business Solutions (PBS) has seen an increase in demand for its P11D completion and filing service  

Harworth Estates, the property arm of Britain’s largest coal mining company - UK COAL - is celebrating the continued success of its Bilsthorpe Business Park development in North Nottinghamshire, having recently secured two new occupiers.  

A group of accountancy trainees from leading chartered accountants and business advisors Smith Cooper have proved their potential following a series of successes in their recent examinations.  

Industry-leading Nottingham based Octavian Security has further strengthened its credentials in the sports and leisure sector following its appointment to protect one of the leading training venues in Wales.  

Marchini Curran Associates (MCa) has begun work on the refurbishment of a period building in St James Street in London.  

Payroll Business Solutions (PBS) is boosting its outsourced Human Resources service with the launch of an online self help package.  

An experienced business solicitor is returning to practice in Nottingham, a city which he believes has a dynamic future despite the current recession. Martin Hall has joined Wilford based Cleggs Solicitors.  

Bildurn Properties has signed a deal with supermarket giant Tesco, to open a new Express store close to Midland Station, which forms part of Southside in Nottingham.  

HB Marketing is the first business to receive funding through the Sustainable Construction Innovation Network (iNet).  

Stormsaver, the UK’s leading supplier of rainwater harvesting systems, is a finalist in The National Business Awards Regional Programme 2009.  

Roofing boss Jason Wright may be used to heights…but next week faces the ultimate challenge as he tackles Mount Kilimanjaro! 40-year-old Jason, MD of Bulwell near Nottingham-based J Wright Roofing, has been preparing for the climb since Christmas.  

Nottingham based Stormsaver’s support for WaterAid has leapt to almost £13,000 following a sponsored skydive with the world-famous Red Devils.  

DEMOLITION work to clear a 0.46-acre brownfield site at Wilford Road, on the Southern Fringe of Nottingham city centre, has begun, making way for a 100,000 sq ft landmark office development, to be known as Sentinel.  

It's going to be a busy few months at the Domestic & General (D&G) call centre with a bunch of new recruits and a new computer system both raring to go.  

World Trade Week begins today and one Nottingham Businesswoman is keen to share her experience of international trade.  

Nottingham-based solicitors Fraser Brown has helped the UK’s first licensed beach to open to the public.  

A West Bridgford-based financial management company, Four Corners Ltd, has raised £200,000 with the assistance of an InvoRed “Green Stream” consultant funded by Connect Midlands, the not-for-profit network part-funded by ERDF and backed by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda)  

Sebastian Coe, the former Olympic gold medallist and Chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG), visited Nottingham this week, as part of the London 2012 Nations and Regions programme, to take a look at some of the work that is being undertaken in the build up to the 2012 Games.  

Nottingham city centre has received a massive boost with the news that HMV, one of the world’s most well-known and respected music and DVD retail brands, has taken a long term lease on the former store of stricken music chain, Zavvi.  

The world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of woodworking and panel processing equipment is set to expand following a move to larger premises.  

A small family business is competing against heavyweights for the top prize in the ‘Oscars’ of the motor transport world.  

R5 Pharmaceuticals started in 2006 and despite the recession has a predicted 2009 annual turnover of close to £3 million.  

East Midlands Development Agency (emda) has been helping a call centre to recruit hundreds of new staff for its operation in Nottingham.  

Data released today shows that UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is helping hundreds more companies than ever before to export. The latest quarterly survey shows that a record 20,700 businesses were helped to generate £3.6 billion in additional profit. Of these, over 1,300 companies were from the East Midlands.