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Property

Nottinghamshire care centre to reopen following sale

The closed Churchfield Care Centre in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, has been sold. Situated in a predominantly residential area in the village, the former care centre occupies...

Derbyshire’s new rail innovation centre to reshape UK rail industry

A new state-of-the-art rail innovation centre is taking shape in Derbyshire, poised to redefine research, development, and training within the UK’s rail sector. Located...

Finance

Acquisition sees The Access Group bolster HR portfolio

The Access Group, a Loughborough-headquartered provider of business management software to mid-market organisations, has reached an agreement to acquire Eploy. Eploy will be part...

Manufacturing

Competition concerns raised for Greencore’s Bakkavor acquisition

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing an investigation into the anticipated £1.2bn acquisition of Bakkavor by Greencore. The transaction would create a leading...

Peak Cluster carbon capture project to create thousands of jobs

A major carbon capture initiative is set to transform the cement and lime industries in the Peak District, with the creation of thousands of...

Further uncertainty at Derbyshire packaging firm after discussions hit a stalemate

Workers at a Derbyshire packaging company say they are facing a summer of uncertainty after meetings with bosses hit a stalemate. 139 members of staff...

Kennelpak faces administration, resulting in job losses

Kennelpak, a pet products wholesaler and manufacturer, has entered administration, leading to the loss of 51 jobs. The company, backed by private equity firm...

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N4 Pharma appoints non-executive director

N4 Pharma, the Derbyshire-based, AIM-listed biotech developing Nuvec, its gene delivery system to enable advanced therapies for cancer and other diseases, has appointed Edward...

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ABDA Design celebrates double recognition at national awards

Northampton-based ABDA Design is celebrating success at the CEDA (Catering Equipment Distributors Association) Awards 2025, where the company was recognised for its outstanding contributions...

Derby partners collaborate to enhance city centre after dark

A partnership between local businesses, community organisations, and civic leaders in Derby is transforming the city centre into a safer, more vibrant hub, particularly...

Re-linking of Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham by train could deliver over 4 million extra seats

The re-linking of Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham by train would deliver over 4 million extra seats a year for businesses, residents and commuters. Currently, just...