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dhl plans to occupy huge logistics unit in leicestershire

the green light has been given for logistics giant dhl to occupy a 500,000 sq ft unit The new 28.4 acre development is located at Cornscrew Lane, Ashby De La Zouch and is forecast to create at least 400 new jobs upon completion. Northwest Leicestershire Council’s Planning Committee approved the…

16 Dec

Group of visitors at Space Park Leicester

Japanese space companies explore collaborating at Space Park Leicester

Representatives from seven innovative Japanese start-ups visited space park leicester to expore collaborating with the uk on a variety of space related projects The visit was part of a special event for the J-StarX Space Tech Acceleration Programme that is helping Japanese organisations develop connections with companies in the UK…

16 Dec

expansion of mercia park could bring up to 1,720 new jobs

plans for expansion of leicestershire’s mercia park have been approved. The site, which is located in North West Leicestershire near junction 11 of the M42, is already home to JLR’s Global Logistics Centre and global transport and logistics company DSV. More that 2,500 peeple are employed on the site and…

8 Dec

PRP celebrates 40th anniversary

Leading firm of consulting civil and structural engineers and surveyors is proud to celebrate 40 years of engineering excellence The 40th anniversary marks four decades of expertise, innovation, and commitment to shaping sustainable communities across the UK. Founded in 1985, Paul Reading and Partners began as a small consultancy with…

6 Nov

East Midlands Life Sciences summit speaker

charnwood campus hosts inaugural east midlands life sciences summit

over 150 leaders from industry, academia and the nhs explore how the region can help the uk deliver on its life sciences vision and strategy The inaugural East Midlands Life Sciences Summit took place this week at Charnwood Campus, Science, Innovation and Technology Park. Themed “Scaling for Impact: Innovation, Manufacturing…

5 Nov

Businesses in leicester urged to prepare for the unexpected

businesses in leicester are being urged to sign up for a new project to boost their resilience to emergencies like fire, flooding and it outage. The project, which is being spearheaded by the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and supported by Midlands-based risk experts Cambridge Risk…

20 Oct

East midlands airport transport forum

book now to join East midlands airport annual transport forum on 4th december (10am- 1pm) East Midlands Airports 2025 Transport Forum will bring together regional stakeholders to discuss a range of surface access topics relating to the airport and its surrounding area. Updates from East Midlands Airport will include…

7 Oct

Lunch and learn – Marketing, Networking and Fantastic Food

The Institute of Directors (IoD) is thrilled to announce the return of its popular ‘Lunch and Learn’ series to Leicester on Wednesday, 23 October (12pm-2pm). This event is more than just a networking lunch; it is a focused opportunity for professional growth, enhanced by a fantastic food experience. The IoD…

8 Apr

Four Free Space – themed Events

Don’t miss out on four free events coming soon, featuring topics like 3D printing, space exploration, and climate science. Unlock the Potential of 3D Printing: Free Webinar on Additive Manufacturing Curious about how Additive Manufacturing can revolutionise your industry? Join this free 15-minute webinar for entrepreneurs, engineers, and business leaders – and get…