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13/05/2024

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13/05/2024

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Birmingham launches Regional Growth board initiative to make funding more accessible to female founders

A newly-launched initiative, supported by Lloyds Bank, has announced multi-award-winning entrepreneurs, Tara Attfield-Tomes and Hephzi Pemberton as co-chairs.

The Lifted Project is a nationwide initiative that is creating regional growth boards in five cities across the UK, in a bid to make high-growth entrepreneurship more accessible to women outside of London and the South East.

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-> Lloyds Bank

13/05/2024

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Emerge Global are now a Carbon Neutral business

Emerge are thrilled to now be certified Carbon Neutral by Carbon Neutral Britain.

Our Carbon Dioxide & Greenhouse Gases (CO2e) Emissions Offset was 1323.61 Tonnes via the Climate Fund Portfolio of verified carbon offsetting projects around the world in the month of April 2024.

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-> Carbon Neutral Britain

13/05/2024

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West Midlands communications agency strengthens digital team with three new appointments

A multi-award-winning West Midlands communications agency has further strengthened its digital team with the appointment of three new members of staff.

Leamington and Birmingham-based R&Co Communications has grown its social media team with the appointment of Kirstie Robinson as account director and Joe Tabb as account manager.

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-> R&Co Communications

13/05/2024

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The Get A-Head Charitable Trust director takes up role with cancer coalition

Leading Midlands-based charity Get A-Head has joined an influential coalition of organisations working to improve the lives of people with head and neck cancers.

Danni Heath, director of the Get A-Head Charitable Trust, has joined the Head and Neck Cancer UK Coalition CIC as a director, helping to widen Get A-Head's network and influence in this field of expertise.

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-> Head and Neck Cancer Coalition, Be Bold Media

13/05/2024

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Disabled athlete raising £6,000 for new wheelchair after horror crash

A former zookeeper with cystic fibrosis left paralysed from the waist down by a rare nerve disorder is appealing for funding to compete internationally in wheelchair motocross after his equipment was written off in a lorry crash on the way back from the UK championships.

Marcus Freestone, an autism support specialist at Northampton College, is hoping to travel to Alabama in the United States in December but has been left facing a race against time after his specially adapted wheelchair was left badly damaged in the A14 smash.

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-> Northampton College

13/05/2024

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The Health Lottery Podcast: Kaye Adams joins host Danni Menzies in London

The sun was shining in London last week, and former A Place in the Sun host Danni Menzies was spotted with Loose Women TV star Kaye Adams in Soho as the two recorded an episode of the ‘Paying it Forward Podcast’ by The Health Lottery.

36-year-old Danni Menzies was recently announced as the host of the first-ever podcast series from The Health Lottery with short 15-minute episodes designed to share positive and uplifting stories from guests such as bestselling authors Helen Fields, Adele Parks MBE, singer Rozalla, sportsperson Kenny Logan and actress Nicola Stephenson.

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13/05/2024

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Once homeless Staffs dad on top of the world after incredible 1,000 bike ride for Derventio Housing Trust

A once homeless young Staffordshire dad has finally put the brakes on a staggering 1,000 mile bike ride in aid of Derventio Housing Trust – to say thank you after being helped out of some tough times.

Joe Hodgkins pedalled the entire distance from Land’s End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland in aid of the trust which helped him free himself from spiralling debt problems in his early 20s.

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13/05/2024

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Lockton: Securing appropriate cover for multi-tenant commercial properties

Multi-tenant commercial properties are only as safe as the riskiest tenant. These properties typically house a variety of occupants, each of which carries a unique level of risk. Where these occupants are in close proximity, a risk management failure in one unit can have consequences for the entire property.

A recent incident in The Netherlands where a fire destroyed ten connected warehouse units has highlighted some key concerns. The fire started in the paper recycling facility before intense winds spread the flames to other, less risky occupants. In fact, the recycling unit survived – the only unit to do so. This was still considered a total loss for insurers and required a full rebuild.

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13/05/2024

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Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance announces British Airways as its Headline Sponsor for The Apprenticeship Branding Conference – Amplify

Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance is proud to announce British Airways as its headline sponsor for The Apprenticeship Branding Conference, Amplify, set to take place on June 11th 2024, at Millennium Point in Birmingham.

The Apprenticeship Branding Conference - Amplify is the inaugural conference hosted by the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance (powered by Pathway Group).The prestigious event aims to showcase the latest trends, innovations and best practices in the field of apprenticeship branding. With a focus on empowering organisations to attract and retain top talent through effective branding strategies, the conference serves as a platform for industry leaders to exchange insights and ideas.

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13/05/2024

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The Health Lottery's new Paying It Forward Podcast: Celebrating life's wins with host Danni Menzies

The Health Lottery is excited to announce the launch of its newest venture, the ‘Paying it Forward’ podcast, hosted by renowned radio and TV presenter, Danni Menzies. This engaging and entertaining series aims to delve into the heart of human experience, celebrating both the small and big wins in life while championing the spirit of giving back.

With over £130 million raised in support of health and wellbeing causes in communities across Great Britain, The Health Lottery is no stranger to the power of paying it forward. Now, through the ‘Paying it Forward Podcast’, they invite listeners to join them on a journey of inspiration, resilience, and generosity.

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13/05/2024

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Bruton Knowles expands National Valuation Team with new Scotland Associate appointment

Gillian Park has joined Bruton Knowles as an Associate within the Asset Valuation team with over 20 years of experience in the surveying sector.

MRICS Registered Valuer Gillian Park has joined Bruton Knowles’ National Valuation Team as an Associate, delivering valuations for Public Sector clients of the national chartered surveyor in accordance with CIPFA, IFRS and RICS.

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13/05/2024

- Ginny Idehen, CEO of Mid and North East Essex Mind

Ginny Idehen is the new CEO of Mid and North East Essex Mind.

She has a background in helping others and has found her niche in supporting others with their mental wellbeing.

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13/05/2024

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NeoVos launch first of a kind B12 test

NeoVos, the affordable, cutting-edge, at-home gut and nutrition testing lab, launched a B12 test, last month. This is the first affordable test on the market to analyse MMA through an easy-to-use urine test.

Methylmalonic acid (MMA) is regarded as the most useful and sensitive biomarker for measuring vitamin B12. However, until now, tests already available have always been either too expensive or require a venous blood draw. Whilst Total B12 and Active B12 can also be used to measure the abundance of vitamin B12 in your body, they do not measure how well B12 is utilised by cells. The NeoVos B12 test is a urine sample so super easy to collect at home.

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13/05/2024

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The Black Tri Tribe announces Brighton Triathlon – A celebration of diversity and strength

Black Tri Tribe is thrilled to announce the upcoming Brighton Triathlon on June 1, 2024, at the scenic Sea Lanes in Brighton.

This event marks a significant milestone as the first triathlon club in the UK dedicated to Black people and People of Colour, promoting diversity within the realm of triathlon.

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13/05/2024

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Over 500 solar panels arrive at Bluebell Dairy to secure sustainable future

Derbyshire’s much-loved Bluebells Farm Park, renowned for its luxury artisan ice cream, has commenced groundwork on its solar farm installation project with the arrival of 528 solar panels.

Set to be installed within the farm’s 320 acres on unused farmland on the outskirts of Spondon, the project should take six to eight weeks to complete and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 45 tonnes per year – the equivalent of removing eight petrol cars from the road.

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13/05/2024

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Reading's PTC puts YCOM on track with motorsport micro mobility breakthrough

PTC’s ability to push the boundaries of performance with its product lifecycle management solutions has helped create one of the world’s biggest breakthroughs in motorsport micro mobility.

The Reading-based digital transformation specialist’s Windchill PLM has been a key tool in the development of eSkootr S1-X by YCOM, a revolutionary electric racing scooter that is capable of 62mph.

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13/05/2024

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LogiPharma 2024 highlights: Record attendance and groundbreaking insights

Around 2,000 people attended the 2024 edition of LogiPharma, the annual leading life sciences and supply chain event, making it the largest to date – with 70 percent of exhibition booths already booked for 2025.

The popular conference spanned over three days of intensive discussions and knowledge-sharing, offering a comprehensive agenda tailored to address the evolving landscape of supply chain management. It brought together representatives from diverse sectors including Big Pharma, Biotechnology, Generics and Biosimilars, Medical Device, Diagnostics and Animal Health.

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-> Nielsen McAllister

13/05/2024

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Gin and jazz at prestigious private garden to help celebrate 45 year of cancer charity

A prestigious country garden is opening its doors to the public to help celebrate 45 years of a regional cancer charity.

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, which was launched in 1979, will host a Gin and Jazz lunch at Shoothill House near Ford next month – and organisers hope to see many people there to join in the festivities.

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-> Lingen Davies Cancer Fund

13/05/2024

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National awards ceremony celebrates champions of Sporting Heritage

The National Sporting Heritage Awards took place on Thursday 9th May at Headingley Stadium in Leeds to celebrate those keeping the nation’s sporting stories alive.

The spotlight was on the people and organisations from across the country who were honoured for their work ensuring the nation’s sporting history is preserved, protected and promoted for future generations to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by.

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11/05/2024

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Introducing Philasearch, Numissearch.com and Antiquessearch.com - The 'One Stop Shop' for collectors

Founded by Franz Fedra, Walter Christ and Wolfram Eisert the international online platforms offer a unique ‘One Stop Shop’ for collectors to search and shop online.

Their coding system is also unique, which enables collectors to find wanted items as soon as they are listed in one of their online auctions.

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10/05/2024

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Estilo Interiors levels up game-changing office for NaturalMotion Games

Estilo Interiors, a leading name in the office fit out and design sector, has completed the design and build of new office space for NaturalMotion, a subsidiary of Zynga Inc., a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive, Located at 45 Church Street, in the heart of Birmingham’s business district, Estilo Interiors was entrusted with the prestigious task of undertaking the Category B fit-out for NaturalMotion's brand-new offices.

This innovative project covers over 6,000 sqft of the newly refurbished building and includes cutting-edge features such as neurodivergent rooms, a voiceover recording booth and mixing room, gaming demonstration rooms, and with sustainability high on the agenda, the incorporation of biophilia to promote a healthy and vibrant work environment. The office design also encompasses presentation spaces, gaming areas and screening rooms with the capacity to accommodate over 50 employees in line with NaturalMotion's growth strategy.

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10/05/2024

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Northampton office hub wins award for positive impact on county

Vulcan Works, a serviced workspace hub for startup businesses in Northampton, has won an award for the positive impact it has had on the county since opening its doors in February 2023.

The Gold Positive Impact Award was presented at the Northamptonshire SME Awards ceremony on Thursday 2nd May, with judges praising Vulcan Works for ‘innovating and adapting their business to not only thrive but benefit the wider community’.

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-> Vulcan Works Creative Hub, SME Business Awards

10/05/2024

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Shrewsbury business supporting Krazy Races

A Shrewsbury business will be providing free activities for children and families at a special event being held in the town later this month.

The soapbox derby, Krazy Races, is returning to Shrewsbury on Sunday, May 26, with hundreds of people expected to join the fun of watching a variety of wacky karts hurtle down the race track in the Quarry.

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-> Howden Insurance, RAF Benevolent Fund

10/05/2024

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The global gin industry comes together for The Gin Guild's Spring Installation

Gin distillers and industry professionals from around the world gathered at the London Guildhall for The Gin Guild’s Annual Gin Industry Dinner and Spring Installation.

The evening, celebrating twelve years since The Gin Guild’s foundation, began with a formal installation of new members representing global distillers from four continents including Japan, the USA, Scotland, Wales, Netherlands, France, Sweden, Italy and the first member from Brazil.

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-> Sipsmith Gin, Guildhall, London, School of Booze, Renais Spirits

10/05/2024

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Businesses are invited to join the space revolution

Companies are being encouraged to join a dynamic programme which unlocks the potential of space for businesses.

The University of Leicester’s £100 million science and innovation park, Space Park Leicester, offers the European Space Agency – Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC UK) programme which helps SMEs to develop technologies for the space sector.

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-> University of Leicester

10/05/2024

The duties (and risks) of being an executor

The executor to an estate has the job of winding up someone’s affairs after their death. Today at S Bish Estate Planning we look at the responsibilities and personal financial risks that are entailed.

After someone has died, their executor, named in their Will, has the role of administering their estate and ensuring that the beneficiaries receive everything to which they are entitled. It is important that the correct procedure is followed and that the executor (or administrator, if the deceased did not leave a Will) acts in the best interests of the estate and the beneficiaries at all times.

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-> S Bish Estate Planning

10/05/2024

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Moss launches ‘banner-in-a-bag’ rental solution to UK exhibition market

Responding to customer feedback and expanding its offerings to UK clients, branded environment specialist Moss has launched an easy-to-install, transportable rental banner system designed to transform event spaces efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably.

Historically, the rental of hanging banners has had complications, primarily due to difficulties in transportation, installation, and the loss of components. However, Moss’s new product addresses these issues by introducing a foldable framework that fits neatly into a single bag, making transport and setup much more straightforward and cost effective.

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-> Nielsen McAllister

10/05/2024

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Remarkable Derbyshire charity officially cuts ribbon on facility to make 6,000 water filters a year

A Derbyshire charity providing clean water filtration systems saving lives in some of the world’s most disaster-hit places has officially cut the ribbon on a new assembly room which will double production from 3,000 to 6,000 water filters a year.

Outgoing High Sheriff Theresa Peltier did the honours at Wirksworth-based Aquabox, officially opening its ‘Aquaboost’ project which is seeing its team of committed volunteers vastly scale up production.

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-> Penguin PR, Aquabox

08/05/2024

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Humber Business Week to hear from a globetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution

A woman who progressed from being a childhood runaway to a globetrotter at the centre of the tech revolution of the 1980s will tell her story at one of the standout events of this year’s Humber Business Week.

Ragini Annan will also reveal how she immersed herself in the traditions of the Vedic religion and culture as she battled to recover from a series of personal and professional crashes during the 1990s.

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