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Sandyford enters East Midlands with Derbyshire industrial estate purchase

Sandyford Properties has acquired Salcombe Road Industrial Estate in Alfreton, Derbyshire, marking its first investment in the East Midlands. The 35,300 sq ft multi-let...

Double letting for event production specialist in Castle Donington

On Event Production Co., a live, virtual and hybrid event production specialist, has let Units 27 and 28 at Trent Lane Industrial Estate. The deal...

Planning consent secured for over 500,000 sq ft of commercial space at Harrier Park, Hucknall

Warner Hotels commits £15.5m to Thoresby Hall redevelopment

G F Tomlinson secures position on NEUPC refurbishment framework for the Midlands

Grantham outlet development set to begin in 2026

Finance

Shawbrook Group swoops for specialist lender

Shawbrook Group is set to acquire ThinCats, a specialist lender. The acquisition of ThinCats represents a strategic investment in accelerating the growth of Shawbrook's existing...

Gateley snaps up boutique IP firm

LDC backs Bespoke Kitchen Foods

Mobilitas Group acquires NRS Healthcare product division

Boots to move forward as private standalone company following Sycamore Partners acquisition

Manufacturing

Autopack hits the acquisition trail with deal to buy Nottingham namesake

Independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has bought Nottingham-based Autopak Machinery, a designer and manufacturer of bespoke bag filling and handling equipment. The move furthers...

UK steel sector faces push for consolidation

The UK government is exploring options to consolidate the country’s steel industry, which currently comprises six major producers. Four of these companies are receiving...

Roberts Bakery to close Ilkeston site putting 38 jobs at risk

Roberts Bakery has announced plans to close its Ilkeston manufacturing facility in Derbyshire, affecting 38 employees. The site, which produces speciality breads and morning goods,...

Toyota plans large-scale solar expansion at Burnaston plant

Toyota has submitted plans for a 56-acre solar farm at its Burnaston manufacturing site in Derbyshire. The project is expected to generate 16 megawatts...

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Long-term support helps make the difference to local foodbank

A local foodbank has benefitted from a generous donation of essential food and toiletry items thanks to continued support from Corby-based PDI International. Corby Foodbank...

Northampton hospice forms strategic partnership with football club

Cynthia Spencer Hospice has launched a partnership with Northampton Town Football Club for the 2025/26 season. The collaboration provides the hospice with multiple sponsorship opportunities,...

Gateley to support Go Beyond as Nottingham charity partner

Professional services group Gateley has named Go Beyond as the chosen charity partner for its Nottingham office, following an internal nomination and voting process. The...

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