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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...
Alan Boswell Group Charitable Trust reaches £3 million in donations since 2019
The Alan Boswell Group Charitable Trust (ABGCT) is proud to announce the achievement of a major milestone: over £3 million donated to charitable causes since its inception in 2019.
Alan Boswell Group has always looked to support as many good...
Bullards Spirits toasts exciting new chapter
With historic links to Norwich dating back almost 200 years – and a brand synonymous with the region – Bullards Spirits is celebrating a triumphant return to local business.
The renowned beer and spirits brand – whose history spans six...
Breckland’s market towns invited to apply for grants to attract more visitors
Projects to increase sales and footfall in market towns will be able to apply for grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 through an initiative being rolled out across the whole of Norfolk.
Organisations and businesses are invited to apply for...
Cambridge hub boost for science startups
Science and tech startups in the Cambridge area are to benefit from the launch of an innovation hub.
A strategic partnership has been formed between commercial intellectual property specialists Frontier IP and Abstract Mid-Tech Limited, which deals with commercial property development,...
Golden anniversary for Suffolk tech firm
A globally renowned Suffolk firm flying the flag for British engineering is celebrating its 50th year in business.
Rendlesham-based CMG Technologies first launched as a fibre optic specialist in 1975, before moving to metal injection moulding (MIM) in the early...
Eight local firms in Top 100 growth index
Eight businesses in the East of England have been named in a national growth index for 2025.
The top companies from the East of England ranked by growth are:
Monavate (no.3) Cambridge-based business payments platform with a CAGR1 of 267.37...
One in 10 women in our region ‘self-employed’
The East of England is one of the top four regions in the UK for female entrepreneurship, according to a new survey.
Over 10 per cent of the 1.47m women workers in the region are self-employed.
The most female-led companies are...
New caterers put their stamp on positive social impact
Cambridgeshire has a new, independent contract catering company with a very ethical mindset.
Fuelling Minds Catering Management Ltd, based in St Ives, is a bespoke contract catering company specialising in workplace and independent school catering services.
Their target market is business,...
New competition champions additive-free food and drink
The NatureMade Food & Drink Awards are open to entries from food and drink brands which champion natural ingredients – and steer clear of ultra processed ingredients.
Founded by food industry veteran Pip Martin, from Norwich, the awards recognise outstanding...
Hethel Engineering Open Day
Hethel Engineering Centre is pleased to invite businesses and entrepreneurs to its upcoming Open Day on Monday 21st July. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the East of England’s leading hubs for high-performance engineering and...
East Anglian firm, Larking Gowen, wins national award for Best Benefits to Support Work-Life Balance
Larking Gowen, Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors, are delighted to announce that the firm have been awarded "Best Benefits to Support Work-Life Balance" at the Employee Benefits Awards 2025. This accolade highlights our commitment to promoting a supportive and...
Invite to Suffolk Business Social Impact event
A conference this month will help Suffolk businesses to fast-track social impact programmes in partnership with local voluntary groups.
The Outcomes For All conference, organised by Community Action Suffolk, is a day of workshops and presentations designed as a practical...
Sovereign Strategy Appoints Paul Hutton as Chief Marketing Officer in Strategic Move to Unite Public Affairs and PR
Sovereign Strategy, the global political consulting and PR firm, has appointed Paul Hutton as Chief Marketing Officer in a bold move that signals the company’s intent to unify public affairs, strategic communications and marketing under one integrated offer. This...
Tourism sector in East Anglia showing “a sense of cautious optimism”
More than half of tourism businesses in the east of England are anticipating turnover growth this year, according to Larking Gowen's Tourism Business Survey 2025 published on 12 June.
The survey outlines a sector where 55% of businesses projected income...
Capital 4 Holdings Announces Management Buyout.
Capital 4 Holdings, owner of subsidiary Capital 4 Training Limited, a leading provider of UK apprenticeships, professional development and compliance training, today announced the completion of a management buyout led by current director Andrew White, with sellers John Graham...
2025 tourism winners celebrated at awards
The Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards were recently held at Norwich Castle.
Eleven businesses and individuals were recognised at the awards, celebrating the very best tourism and hospitality attractions, venues and experiences in the region.
The awards are the first major...
British Patient Capital announces £20m commitment to Cambridge Innovation Capital Fund
British Patient Capital, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, has made a £20 million cornerstone commitment to Cambridge Innovation Capital’s (CIC) £100 million Opportunity Fund, alongside Aviva Investors.
CIC was launched in 2013 and invests in deep tech...
