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A Nottingham joiner is making desks featuring an inspirational quote from Florence Nightingale – and all the profits from sales will go to the NHS. Alex Adgar, who started his business West Bridgford Joinery more than a decade ago, has been forced to close the doors of his business since Coronavirus struck – but is determined to help the NHS with his new endeavour. Read more
The CBI have urged even more businesses in region to join the ‘battle’ to produce protective equipment for the NHS and front-line workers. The organisation have organised a webinar for companies and CBI Regional Director Richard Butler welcomes all those interested to sign up. Read more
Following government advice, Town Hall Symphony Hall (THSH) is closed. But the iconic concert halls cannot be silenced and, in the coming weeks, the venues’ much-loved FREE Friday jazz gigs will be broadcast to Facebook, enabling audiences to come together in the safety of a digital space. Read more
Sheffield solicitors, Taylor&Emmet LLP, is growing its expert business services department, with the appointment of an experienced employment law specialist. Chartered legal executive, Clare Moore, joins the firm to provide advice to clients on a range of employment related matters. Having spent the last six years at Gordons in Bradford, Clare welcomed the opportunity to return to work in Sheffield, where she lives. Read more
A sector-leading initiative to empower a new generation of black leaders has been launched by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU). The Black Leadership Programme – launched by Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson CBE – is designed to empower second and final-year NTU students. Read more
South Yorkshire is a step closer to receiving tens of millions of pounds in additional powers and resources, after the Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority agreed to proceed with the implementation of the Devolution Deal. The deal was agreed by Mayor Dan Jarvis and council leaders in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield at a meeting of the Mayoral Combined Authority. Read more