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Ray Dolby Centre joins events bureau
Businesses can now book conferences, meetings and events at state-of-the-art Ray Dolby Centre through Meet Cambridge.
The Centre, the new home of the University of Cambridge’s world-renowned Cavendish Laboratory, officially opened last May, carrying the legacy of some of history’s...
Cambridge 2030 launches new strategy
Cambridge 2030 launched a new 5-year strategy at its recent forum, hosted with Cambridge Ahead.
Julie Spence OBE, Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire and ambassador for Cambridge 2030, highlighted the growing need for inclusive growth, to recognise and address the issues...
One Suffolk: hopes for ‘smarter, simpler and better future for local government’
Suffolk County Council has confirmed its formal response to the Government’s public consultation on LGR, strongly supporting the One Suffolk plan for a single unitary authority which would ‘save millions and streamline services’.
The council’s Cabinet also agreed on its...
Castle Quarter under new ownership
Castle Quarter in Norwich city centre has been acquired by private clients of asset manager Maritime Capital, with the sale completing in December.
Castle Quarter opened in 1993 as Castle Mall, Norwich’s first indoor shopping mall.
It was designed by local...
Local business group will be a ‘force for good’
A new business group aims to boost the local economy and community.
B Local Cambridgeshire is a regional network which seeks to build on the momentum of the growing B Corp movement.
Certified B Corporations – or B Corps - are...
Builder’s expansion marks over 30 years in Bury St Edmunds
Bloor Homes’ Eastern region has relocated to a new regional office, marking nearly a century of housebuilding in East Anglia.
The move cements the company’s long-standing presence in the area, having transitioned from its original base in Sudbury and former...
Cambridgeshire entrepreneur named one of 2026’s leading UK female founders
Rebecca Dawson, founder of specialist plus-size outdoor retailer Vampire Outdoors and co-founder of plus-size outdoor community organisation Every Body Outdoors, has been recognised as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs.
Dawson, who founded her business in 2021,...
Major local employer appoints first DEI Lead
East of England Co-op, one of East Anglia’s largest employers with over 3,000 colleagues, has appointed its first dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead.
Jasmine Moss-Rahman joins from a leading consultancy, where she spent five years developing and delivering a...
Peter drives fire engine to Ukraine on mercy mission
A Norfolk business development manager who drove a donated fire engine to Ukraine on a humanitarian aid mission has returned safely following a challenging ten-day journey.
Peter Mortin, business development manager at Crane Garden Buildings, was part of a volunteer...
Laura Rumsey Appointed Panel Deputy by the Office of the Public Guardian
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is pleased to announce that Laura Rumsey, Director and Head of the firm’s Private Client Department, has been appointed as a Panel Deputy by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG), with her appointment beginning...
Norfolk companies unite to support Food Larder
Members of local business group BNI LynnK have joined forces this winter to support families in need by funding and donating 60 festive food hampers to Long Sutton Food Larder.
The initiative brings together businesses across King’s Lynn and West...
Foodbank appeal to Cambridge businesses
Cambridge City Foodbank has launched its 11th annual Winter Appeal amidst high need for emergency food support in the city.
This year, the Foodbank is inviting individuals, businesses and organisations from across Cambridge to either donate a Christmas hamper or...
Rogers & Norton’s Family Team Celebrates a year of Growth
Rogers & Norton Solicitors is celebrating the one-year anniversary of our new Family Law team, marking a period of exceptional growth and success for the department. Since its formation in late 2024, the team has expanded rapidly and continues to...
Rogers & Norton advises on the sale of leading East Anglian theme park Pleasurewood Hills
Norfolk law firm Rogers & Norton has advised on the acquisition of Pleasurewood Hills, one of East Anglia’s best-known family attractions. The purchase marks an exciting new chapter for the park and strengthens the law firm’s growing reputation for...
2025 Larking Gowen Autumn Farming Conference takes to the road with four venues across Suffolk and Norfolk
Since its inception in 2022 the Larking-Gowen Autumn Farming Conference has become a must-attend event for farmers, growers, landowners and the agricultural/rural business sector by delivering practical information and advice which delegates can apply to their own situation.
The 2025...
Join Larking Gowen’s Free Budget Review Webinar – Thursday, 27 November
Following the Autumn Statement from Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, 26 November, Larking Gowen will be hosting a free Budget Review Webinar on Thursday, 27 November.
Their team of tax and VAT specialists will provide expert analysis of the...
Rogers & Norton Solicitors launch annual Law Academy with record participation and new venue
On Wednesday 15th October, Rogers & Norton Solicitors officially launched its 2025 – 2026 Law Academy, marking the programme’s fifth and largest year to date. The opening evening took place at a brand new venue - Norwich City Football...
Vintage fashion firm celebrates £10 million turnover
Some people sell preloved clothes online as a part-time hobby. But two brothers from Ipswich have turned vintage goods into a multi-million-pound business.
Zac and Josh Hembry, pictured, founded Messina Hembry as a side hustle in 2012, buying and reselling...
Homegrown talent wins gold at RHS Hampton Court
Two Norfolk garden designers have turned a classroom connection into an award-winning partnership, earning an RHS Gold Medal and the title of Best City Pocket Planting at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.
Laura Strand and Sam Stark-Kemp...
Autumn boost for local economy as cashflow improves
A late summer fall in the number of East Anglian businesses with overdue creditor payments, as well as a decrease in insolvency-related activity, could indicate a much-needed boost for the local economy heading into the final quarter of 2025.
This...
Port gears up for commercial EV charging hub
Work is well underway on a flagship commercial vehicle EV charging hub at the Port of Tilbury, Essex.
Stakeholders and industry leaders witnessed the ceremonial first dig to recognise the public-private partnership between fleet electrification specialists Fleete, the Port of...
Breedon announces £3.5m upgrade to major Norfolk plant
National construction materials company Breedon Group has completed a major modernisation programme as it continues investing across its British plants.
Breedon Group plc completed the £3.5m upgrade to its Longwater Asphalt Plant near Norwich as part of its ongoing modernisation...
Antibodies.com expands UK headquarters in Cambridge
Antibodies.com is increasing its UK footprint with a move to Cambridge Technopark to accommodate the company’s rapid growth.
The 5000 sq. ft site is five times larger than its previous premises and has been designed to increase operational capabilities and...
Breckland Council relaunches fund to support high street
Breckland Council has relaunched its popular Meanwhile Enterprise Grant Scheme under a new name - the Reopen Scheme - A Meanwhile Grant - to support local entrepreneurs and revitalise high streets across the district.
It’s the latest in a long line of support offered by...
Bretts Transport gears up for growth with restructure
Guyhirn-based Bretts Transport has reported a steep increase in the number of enquiries from prospective customers, with more sales leads over the past two months than in the last couple of years combined.
Now in its 93rd year of business,...
Evolve Business Solutions acquires Protocopy as part of growth strategy
Suffolk business, Evolve Business Solutions has announced the acquisition of Protocopy, managed print division of Rightprint Ltd, expanding its reach into Norfolk as part of ambitious growth plans.
A spokesman for the firm - which leases printers, photocopiers and scanners -...
Royal Warrant for Chemanglia Ltd
Leading cleaning and hygiene supplies company Chemanglia Ltd has been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment.
The accolade recognises the company’s long and loyal service to the Royal Household at Sandringham.
What began as a small family-run enterprise in a small...
New Director appointed for accountancy firm’s medical team
Jan McLean has joined regional accountancy and business advisory firm Larking Gowen as a Director in the specialist medical team.
She will be working from the Ipswich and Norwich offices, supporting the teams in both locations and further strengthening the...
Celebrate the Festive Season with Homerton College
Looking for the perfect place to thank your team this festive season?
At Homerton College, Cambridge, we bring together historic charm, contemporary style, and outstanding hospitality — making your celebration truly memorable.
We have a variety of dining rooms suitable for...
New cohort of aspiring accountants begins training with leading East Anglian firm
A new generation of aspiring accountants has joined Larking Gowen, one of East Anglia’s leading accountancy firms, to begin their professional training. On Monday, 1 September 2025, a group of enthusiastic new starters will begin their journey with the...
