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Construction begins on new Sharphill Community Centre

Work has begun on Rushcliffe Borough Council's new community venue in Sharphill near Edwalton, which will provide a new space for residents, groups and...

Melton’s Stockyard redevelopment rescheduled to 2026

The redevelopment of Melton’s Stockyard, the food and events hub at the town’s Cattle Market, will now begin in July 2026 following a project...

Practical completion achieved at Greggs’ new national distribution centre

East Midlands take-up growth dominates Big Box market for Avison Young

Ilkeston leisure club placed on the market for new ownership

Work begins on 170-home scheme in Countesthorpe

Finance

Derby accountancy firm completes rebrand after growth milestone

Derby-based accountancy firm Ashgates has completed its rebrand to DJH following a merger that expands the group’s national presence. The firm, established in 1991,...

East Midlands firms brace for Budget as inflation holds at 3.8%

Female founders lead the way as £75m lent to East Midlands start ups

Inflation comes in lower than forecast for September, standing unchanged from August

BGF prepares £500m institutional fundraise to expand UK investment base

Manufacturing

Rolls-Royce SMR signs key collaboration agreement

  Rolls-Royce SMR has signed a multi-million-pound contract and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nuclear services and technology company, BWX Technologies. Signing the detailed design contract...

Alstom restarts production at Derby rail plant after new Elizabeth Line contract

Production has resumed at Alstom’s Derby factory following the award of a £370 million contract to supply 10 additional trains for London’s Elizabeth Line....

AF Switchgear and West Nottinghamshire College strengthen engineering skills pipeline

West Nottinghamshire College has launched the AF Switchgear Academy in partnership with the Sutton-in-Ashfield-based manufacturer, expanding a long-running collaboration to train future electrical engineers....

Upperton boosts precision filling at Nottingham site

Upperton Pharma Solutions has expanded its production capabilities with the addition of a Fill2Weight gravimetric powder filling system at its Nottingham facility. The upgrade...

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eComOne appoints ex Rise at Seven co-founder, Stephen Kenwright, as non-executive director

Lincoln-based Google Premier & Shopify Plus eCommerce marketing agency eComOne has appointed Stephen Kenwright, ex co-founder and former chief commercial officer of Rise at...

New managing director for UKRL

M&B appoints new CFO from M&S as leadership transition begins

Promethean Particles appoints first CFO

RSM UK makes Midlands director promotions

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Actons takes home Law Firm of the Year at LawNet Awards

Actons, the independent law firm in Nottingham, has been named Law Firm of the Year (up to £6m turnover) at the LawNet Awards 2025/26. The...

Free one-to-one business advice available for Broxtowe firms

Businesses across Broxtowe, including Eastwood and Kimberley, can now access free professional support through a programme funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The...

Big-hearted heroes Go Green to help raise thousands

Kind-hearted heroes across Northamptonshire have helped raise thousands of pounds for end of life care as the county went green for Cransley. Hundreds of people,...

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