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Spire Solicitors LLP advises the Shareholders in the Sale of N E Engineering to Karnell
Norfolk, UK.
Spire Solicitors LLP (“Spire”) has advised the shareholders on the successful completion of the sale of N E Engineering Ltd (“NE”), a precision engineering company specialising in CNC milling and turning of small and complex components for demanding...
Peter passes the HR baton on
After 14 years serving the local business community, Peter Bailes - founder of HR Dept Norwich and East Coast - is handing over the baton to local HR professional Lucy Westlake.
Lucy, who was ‘born and raised’ in Norfolk, returned...
Green tech on curriculum for Cambridgeshire schools
Fifty schools in the region are to benefit from more sustainable connectivity and better energy management.
The initiative is a collaboration between tech specialist Cisco and The ICT Service, Cambridgeshire County Council’s not-for-profit ICT advisory and support service for schools.
It...
Free training for night-time economy staff
Free online Welfare And Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) training is available to venues, security staff and taxi operators in Ipswich.
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he training, backed by Ipswich Borough Council, is supported through Safer Streets 4 funding from the Home Office.
The initiative follows a...
Evelyn Partners boosts accountancy trainee intake at Cambridge office
Wealth management and professional services group, Evelyn Partners, are recruiting more accountancy trainees at their Cambridge office this year.
As part of the professional services team’s expansion in the city, four new trainees will join before September, together with six...
Suffolk Mind launches online training hub for business
A new e-learning platform has been officially launched by Suffolk Mind to help make mental health training more accessible for businesses.
The E-Toolkit was unveiled to guests at a special business breakfast at the Uniserve Group HQ in Felixstowe this...
New events roster helps brew community spirit
Local coffee company Paddy & Scott’s have given their Ipswich café a new lease of life as an events space.
General manager Rebecca Shepherd was appointed last year as Paddy & Scott’s sought to adapt to the huge post-Covid impact...
Niche Cocktails secures deal with Greater Anglia Railways
Canned cocktail brand Niche Cocktails has hopped onto rail travel with a new listing for train operator Greater Anglia.
The Suffolk-based brand, which specialises in all-natural, ready-to-drink canned cocktails, has secured a three-month trial to supply all Greater Anglia intercity...
Norwich in UK top 10 for business start-ups
Norwich has been named one of the best spots in the UK to start a business.
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals business openings and closings in each local authority between 2022 and 2024.
The figures were tallied for...
Our growth and prosperity depends on sustainable infrastructure
David Meek, CEO of sustainable homebuilder This Land, examines the issues that could make or break plans for ambitious development in Cambridge.
Local stakeholders, including leaders of the City and County Councils, are rightly questioning the deliverability of the government’s...
What are the legal risks for my business allowing our staff to use AI in the workplace?
Ask the Legal Expert
Q: What are the legal risks for my business if I allow our staff to use AI in the workplace?
A: While AI applications have undergone rapid development in recent times, they are not perfect. Any gaps...
Flexibility creates nearly 300 jobs at Norfolk insurance brokers
By Gavin Hill, Manager, Adrian Flux
Adrian Flux and motorbike arm Bikesure are providing another monumental jobs boost to Norfolk with their latest recruitment drive.
The specialist motor insurance brokers – with offices in East Winch, Norwich and North Lynn - have...
Cambridge agency is PR ‘elite’ member
A local PR company is classed in the industry’s elite for the third year running.
Cofinitive, based in Cambridge, is listed in PR Week’s Top 150 PR agency rankings. It is the only agency in the county to be recognised...
Norfolk courier firm crowned Depot of the Year
Team C Express Logistics Ltd - part of The APC national delivery network - has been named ‘Depot of the Year’ for a fifth time at The APC’s annual awards ceremony and All Depot Meeting (ADM).
The annual celebration saw...
New grant open for applications
Voluntary organisations supporting people struggling with the cost of living in Norfolk can apply for a grant from Norfolk’s Household Support Fund.
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2.15m of funding, from a combination of UK Government and Norfolk County Council sources, is on offer to...
Tourism & Leisure Business Survey shows half of businesses are reporting a fall in profits
The results of the 2024 Larking Gowen Tourism Business Survey showed mixed reviews about the future of the industry among business owners.
Leading Suffolk tourist attraction Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park was the setting for the official launch of the...
Legal firm appoints strategic land development partner in Cambridge
Howes Percival has added strategic land development expert Tim Bacon as a Partner to its Commercial Property team in Cambridge.
Tim specialises in strategic land work and property development, including promotion, option and collaboration agreements and acts for promoters and...
Connected Energy helps boost EV battery sustainability
A Norfolk company is working with car giant Nissan on large-scale second-life energy storage powered by EV batteries.
This will enable the sustainable reuse of more EV batteries to support the power grid before they are ultimately recycled.
Led by Nissan,...
£1million invested in new pump service
Norfolk-based Prior Power Solutions has launched a new direct-to-customer pump rental service to support the oil and gas industry’s need for greater product availability.
The 90k and 180k nitrogen pumps will provide operators with rental products that can be used...
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) shortlisted for top award
The Waterbeach-based company is in the running for a prestigious award, thanks to its pioneering Ebflow™ technology.
It has been nominated in the Manufacturing Technology Innovation category at the Engineering & Manufacturing Awards, to be held in London later this...
Double gold win for She Grows Veg at RHS
In its very first year on the garden show circuit, Suffolk brand, She Grows Veg, has scored a hat-trick of awards that champion the brand’s dedication to horticultural excellence.
The heirloom seed company, founded by Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill,...
BAKER & BAKER PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR NORFOLK WATER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME
European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker is providing financial support over the next three years for a water stewardship project in connection with WRAP and the Norfolk Rivers Trust.
The company is also the first bakery business to support...
Norfolk firm boasts world-first in construction
Reusable green pallets are now available in the construction supply chain, thanks to The Pallet LOOP.
In partnership with manufacturer Scott Pallets, the Ketteringham-based company has already shipped thousands of its circular RFID-tagged* pallets to British Gypsum’s bagged plaster plants...
Green upgrade continues at major port
A £25m marine infrastructure upgrade is well underway at the Port of Lowestoft.
In 2021, owner Associated British Ports (ABP) announced plans to develop the Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility (LEEF), which will see significant improvements made to facilities at the...
Groundwork laid for £600 million-plus boost in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council has unveiled its annual review report and delivery plan for 2024-25, showing its priorities for the year ahead.
County council leader, Councillor Kay Mason Billig, said, “I’m proud that the county council continues to deliver for the...
Major work starts on new bypass
Main construction work is underway on the new bypass for Long Stratton, after Norfolk County Council won approval of the full business case from government.
Councillor Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport at Norfolk County Council, said,...
Suffolk charity gala returns this month with big winter cruise prize
A Suffolk charity’s popular midsummer gala returns this month – with the chance to win a luxury Christmas cruise.
Suffolk Mind’s Midsummer Celebration is hosted at Fynn Valley Terrace on Saturday, July 13, featuring live entertainment and unique guest experiences.
This...
Data apprenticeships will boost digital skills
A local firm is looking to boost its data capabilities through new apprenticeships.
Built environment consultancy Hoare Lea, of Cambridge, has enrolled two of its team members on the company’s data apprenticeship scheme.
The initiative is designed to equip dozens of...
Bringing Silicon Valley to Norwich
New Co-Working Space and Innovation Centre will help young businesses to grow.
A group of local entrepreneurs have teamed up with the Innovation Labs group (iLabs) to launch a technology and innovation hub at Bizrev in the King’s Centre, in Norwich.
The...
Major new life sciences development planned
Chesterford Research Park has appointed Glencar to undertake construction of its new Sidney Sussex Building, which is expected to deliver over 60,000 sq ft of laboratory and office space.
Owned by Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva...
