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£10m regeneration scheme to breathe new life into Derby’s St James Street

A £10 million regeneration project has been unveiled, breathing new life into the heart of Derby city centre. Developer St James Street (Derby) Ltd, working...

Plans for two new housing estates under review in Fleckney

Harborough District Council is reviewing proposals for two large-scale residential developments on the northern edge of Fleckney, which could bring 340 new homes to...

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Rolls-Royce awarded support contract for engine powering RAF’s Typhoon fleet

Rolls-Royce has secured a five-year support contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for the maintenance and service of the EJ200 engine that powers...

Kingsmill and Hovis merger talks signal major shake-up in UK bread sector

Associated British Foods (ABF), owner of Kingsmill, is in advanced discussions with private equity firm Endless LLP, which owns Hovis, over a potential merger...

Travis Perkins sells staircase manufacturer

Travis Perkins, the Northampton-headquartered distributor of building materials, has sold its specialist floor kit, i-joist and staircase manufacturer Staircraft. Gait Consulting, which is majority owned...

Sentiment deteriorates across manufacturing sector as cost pressures strengthen and global outlook weakens

Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. While a broad range of...

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Nottingham CEO gets ready to raise £10,000 for Duchenne Dash 2025

The CEO at Nottingham-headquartered Blinds 2go is cycling 300km in 24-hours in a bid to raise an impressive £10,000 for charity. Nick Thomas will be among...

National Grid expands Lincolnshire transmission plans to boost energy capacity

National Grid has outlined new proposals to upgrade electricity transmission infrastructure in Lincolnshire and neighbouring regions. The aim is to support growing energy demands...

Market Harborough Building Society donates £60,000 to new community hub

Leicester South Foodbank (LSFB) has launched the Bell Street Community Hub this week, a space designed to enhance well-being and purpose within the local...

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