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Space Park Leicester collaborates with the Institute for Space to host exciting talk by esteemed space scientist
Space Park Leicester collaborates with the Institute for Space to host exciting talk by esteemed…

Space Park Leicester in collaboration with the Institute for Space at the University of Leicester is proud to announce an upcoming Space Park Conversations event featuring Dr Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution. Dr Stofan’s talk, titled “Sustaining Earth…

Spotlight On – Melanie Llewellyn, Founder and Owner of ML Consultancy
Spotlight On – Melanie Llewellyn, Founder and Owner of ML Consultancy

Melanie Llewellyn is the Founder and Owner of ML Consultancy, an award-winning, creative brand and marketing agency which is renowned for putting clients at the heart of everything they do. She is passionate about helping people and businesses grow and reach their potential. Tell us a little bit about your business……

Leicester schools and community invited to celebrate Earth Day at Space Park Leicester
Leicester schools and community invited to celebrate Earth Day at Space Park Leicester

School children and members of the Leicester community are invited to join experts from the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) at Space Park Leicester and take part in a range of biodiversity activities in celebration of Earth Day this month. The event, on Monday, April 22, designed to celebrate our planet…

Derby expert says inflation rates fall and new financial year should prompt SMEs to release the marketing budget handbrake
Derby expert says inflation rates fall and new financial year should prompt SMEs to release the…

Growing economic confidence and a new financial year means now is the time for business-to-business SMEs to increase their marketing spend, according to a Midlands industry expert. Will Williamson, director of Derby-based digital marketing firm JDR Group, which works with more than 500 SMEs across the country, says…

Empowering Women in Tech: The launch of Tech WM’s new Special Interest Group
Empowering Women in Tech: The launch of Tech WM’s new Special Interest Group

A Women in Tech Special Interest Group is launching as part of TechWM’s strategic goal to grow the region’s digital economy and establish it is an internationally recognised tech hub. With an overarching aim to make the region a “Global tech superpower with soul”, the West Midlands is committed to creating a…

Home comforts as Keon named best small construction business to work for
Home comforts as Keon named best small construction business to work for

Burntwood-based Keon Homes has been officially named as the best small construction company to work for in the UK. The developer of much-needed affordable housing and Extra Care schemes was ranked 6th in the Great Place to Work list for businesses under 50 employees, a massive 27 place rise on the previous year.…

Leicestershire domestic abuse charity Freeva calls for corporate ambassadors to continue its vital work
Leicestershire domestic abuse charity Freeva calls for corporate ambassadors to continue its vital…

Leicestershire-based charity Freeva are calling on local businesses to join them as corporate ambassadors and help deliver vital support to survivors of domestic abuse across the county. Freeva specialise in delivering support to those impacted by domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault in Leicester,…

Grand gala dinner a glittering success for hospice
Grand gala dinner a glittering success for hospice

Celebrations for the 40th anniversary of a city-based hospice raised thousands for its care of patients and families. St Richard’s Hospice’s Grand Gala Dinner took place in the Nave at Worcester Cathedral and raised, after costs, £40,000 – and counting – for the charity. The glittering event was hosted by…

Lanyon Bowdler signs up for Shropshire Business Festival
Lanyon Bowdler signs up for Shropshire Business Festival

Visitors to Shropshire Business Festival will be able to raise legal queries with an expert as lawyers from an award-winning law firm attend the event this year. Shropshire Business Festival takes place at Wrekin College in Wellington tomorrow (April 11), and Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors will be there to give advice and…

Smith Partnership celebrates a double triumph at the Derby and District Law Society awards
Smith Partnership celebrates a double triumph at the Derby and District Law Society awards

A Derby law firm has added a brace of new awards to its growing trophy cabinet after two of its staff were named among the best lawyers in the city. Partner Russell Davies and trainee solicitor Amelia Sutcliffe, from Smith Partnership, earned plaudits from their peers when they won their categories at the recent Derby…