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UK company with Derbyshire HQ finally crosses the finish line in 8,542-mile mental health charity challenge
UK company with Derbyshire HQ finally crosses the finish line in 8,542-mile mental health charity…

Employees of a UK firm with offices all over the country and an HQ in Derbyshire have finally crossed the finish line in a truly Olympic-sized charity challenge that brought hundreds together to help people with their mental health. Since 2021, nearly 70 staff at Lubrizol – which has a headquarters in Hazelwood…

Bishop Fleming strengthens footprint with Gloucestershire addition
Bishop Fleming strengthens footprint with Gloucestershire addition

Leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming is to merge a Gloucestershire practice into its business as part of an ambitious strategy to double its size over the next few years. Bishop Fleming will be integrating the business of Bespoke Tax Accountants, adding its Cheltenham base to its offices in…

New and established film and TV creators pitch to top UK and LA-based execs at Birmingham  Film & TV Market
New and established film and TV creators pitch to top UK and LA-based execs at Birmingham Film…

Fifty-five writers and producers had one-to-one meetings with senior representatives from top film and TV companies including the BBC, ITV, Sky Original Film, Channel 4 and Paramount +, when the Birmingham Film & TV Market was held for the second year running at The Grand Hotel, in Colmore Row, on Friday (Oct 7).…

Shropdoc team tackles Cader Idris climb
Shropdoc team tackles Cader Idris climb

A team of Shropdoc staff headed to Wales to take on the daunting challenge of climbing Cader Idris. The trip was arranged by Dr Simon Chapple as an outing for the Shropdoc Shufflers, who are made up of staff from across the organisation who like to get out and about each month for walks or ‘shuffles’. The walk…

Cartwright Communications bolsters specialist teams for expanding national client base
Cartwright Communications bolsters specialist teams for expanding national client base

Full-service agency Cartwright Communications has made several specialist appointments to enhance its ecommerce, event management, social media and SEO expertise in support of an ever-growing national client base. The additions to its already 30-strong team come during a year of rapid growth following the opening of…

Kind, caring and thoughtful school pupils are recognised at star-studded Embark Federation awards
Kind, caring and thoughtful school pupils are recognised at star-studded Embark Federation awards

A youngster who took care of her friend when she was having a difficult time and an 11-year-old who walked 14 miles to raise funds for a charity set up in memory of a toddler who died from a rare form of cancer, were among award winners at a glittering ceremony in Derbyshire. Organised by Derbyshire-based Embark…

Construction underway on £1m Costa drive-thru in Minworth
Construction underway on £1m Costa drive-thru in Minworth

Harris Lamb’s Building Consultancy team have commenced work overseeing the construction of a £1million Drive-Thru Costa Coffee outlet in Minworth. The business has been appointed as project managers for the  building, which will be located at Minworth Trade Park, comprising both drive-thru and dine-in facilities.…

Derbyshire forces veteran marks two years sobriety by joining housing trust for celebration recovery walk
Derbyshire forces veteran marks two years sobriety by joining housing trust for celebration…

A forces veteran has marked being two years’ sober by joining participants in a specialist housing trust project celebrating the huge personal efforts involved in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Ex RAF diagnostic radiographer Ryan Williams has been sober since September 2020, after seeking help when years…

MWIT 22 celebrates inspirational Women in Tech
MWIT 22 celebrates inspirational Women in Tech

On 11th Oct 2022 saw the Tech Industry came together to celebrate The Midlands Women In Tech Awards 2022. The annual event, which is organised by B Events,  took place at the Eastside Rooms, Birmingham with host Deb Leary OBE at the helm. The evening kicked off with a welcome drinks reception where the room was…

New Appointments at William Davis Homes
New Appointments at William Davis Homes

Award-winning housebuilder William Davis Homes has recruited to three new senior roles to support its ambitious expansion plans. The Leicestershire-based company has created separate Land Director roles for both the East and West Midlands – to drive the procurement and preparation of land for development – as well…