Aristotle Financial Planning is the latest professional services business to take space at Friar Gate Studios, the flagship building of the Connect Derby managed workspace scheme. The company was founded earlier this year by James Wallis, an independent and Chartered Financial Planner
Triton Showers has made three key appointments to its board of directors as part of its strategy to strengthen the brand’s senior leadership team and deliver long-term growth plans across the business. Following 17 years’ continuous service at Triton, Emily Johnson has
Three regional charities have been awarded a share of a £1 million fund supporting under-18s as a part of the hugely successful Persimmon Homes Building Futures campaign. Soft Touch Arts represented the education & arts category for Persimmon Homes North Midlands, Hinckley
Nottingham Castle is a step closer to becoming a world-class visitor destination and heritage site following the completion of major improvement works. As part of the £30m transformation of Nottingham Castle – specialist restoration works and a brand-new visitors centre has
Four site managers building new homes at four different housing developments across the West Midlands region have won awards for the quality of construction on their sites. Jamie Smith, James Bridges, Stuart Parker and Leigh Larkins all work for Tamworth-based housebuilder Bellway
Nottingham-based property developer, Peter James Homes, has hosted a successful launch event despite the pandemic- mirroring the “coiled spring” of demand for moving into a property after lockdown. The property developer, which is headquartered in Chilwell, invited prospective house-buyers to learn more
A Nottingham packaging manufacturer has invested £300,000 in a new tray-forming machine as part of its campaign to help drive the industry from single-use plastic to recyclable cardboard. The Colwick-based Wilkins Group, which makes packaging for many of the leading supermarkets,
A charity golf day arranged by Nottingham-based homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands division has raised over £10,000 for its Charity of the Year, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. 72 golfers, including Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ employees
David Wilson Homes is reminding members of the Armed Forces of its deposit contribution scheme in Staffordshire. The 5% contribution from the leading developer is available to all UK Armed Forces personnel who are currently employed by the Army, Navy or RAF,
J A Ball Ltd, a family owned building contractor based in the East Midlands has entered administration. The company officially ceased trading on Friday 25th September with 18 employees being made redundant. Recognised as one of the region’s most efficient turn-key contractors,
After news that property transactions could reconvene in the West Midlands, leading developer Barratt Homes has received further positive news as a Herefordshire Site Manager, Hayley Chilton, has been rewarded with a top national award for quality from the National House Building
A Shropshire resident has transformed her new David Wilson home into the perfect mum sanctuary by creating a contemporary garden room at Drayton Meadows in Market Drayton. Lynne Godfrey (49) moved into the three bedroom home with her husband Richard (45),
A business owner has been clocking up the miles to raise hundreds of pounds to help athletes access sport during the pandemic. David Torrington, managing director of Derby-based Sky Recruitment Solutions, got in the saddle to ride 200 miles in aid of
Following the unveiling of its two new Show Homes in Hugglescote, Barratt Homes is giving wildlife enthusiasts in Leicestershire design inspiration by releasing photography of its latest interiors. Whilst Grange View may be open on an appointment-only basis due to social distancing
A new guide published by the RSPB and Barratt and David Wilson Homes shows how Derbyshire residents can turn balconies and gardens into sanctuaries for wildlife. The RSPB’s ‘Welcome Wildlife into Your World’ guide gives top tips and advice for bringing nature
Due to an increased demand for outside space from home owners and house builders, handrail and balustrades specialist SMART Balustrades has expanded its services – adding the installation of platform balconies to its portfolio. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, Staffordshire-based SMART Balustrades
Homeowners and prospective buyers considering a move before Christmas should act quickly to increase their chances of a smooth relocation, as the festive period approaches. The weeks leading up to Christmas are crucial for those navigating the homebuying process and in these
It’s starting to look like we will all be spending a little more time at home again over the next few months and with the colder weather approaching, it could be a costly time for home owners. With more people working from
Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson is celebrating being a successful finalist for both the East and West Midlands 2020 LABC Building Excellence Awards. Announced via a virtual ceremony, the LABC Regional Building Excellence Awards are the largest business to business awards in the
An amateur theatre group has secured much-needed funding, from a regional house builder, to help cover its costs after being impacted by Covid-19. Fleckney Duckpond Players has been awarded £1,000 by Persimmon Homes North Midlands as part of its Community Champions initiative.