A multi-award-winning Suffolk-based masonry supplier has unveiled its new range of eco-friendly blocks to sustainably power a British building boom. The new Lignacite ECO Range initially features concrete blocks made of 50% and 70% recycled materials – the Lignacite ECO 50 and Lignacite ECO 70. These lower-carbon blocks harness the power of recycled sand and…
Six months on from the launch of targeted investments through the Clean Growth Fund and Skills & Innovation Fund, local businesses are reporting strong progress in workplace development, green innovation and sustainable growth. The Freeport East Clean GrowthFund offers financial assistance to local businesses operating within clean energy and Freeport East’s other target sectors, such…
Olympic gymnast Louis Smith MBE captivated an audience of 168 guests at Venue 16 in Ipswich at the most recent SportsAid Eastern event. He shared his journey of resilience, dedication, and overcoming challenges to reach the top of his sport – all in support of SportsAid Eastern’s mission to champion the next generation of athletes….
A team from Ashtons Legal has assisted Torquay Holdings Limited (THL Group) in their acquisition of Solar Gates UK, a provider of solar-powered safety and security barriers and traffic management solutions. The deal was led by partner Craig Fiddaman who worked with the buyers previously on other transactions. Craig was assisted by Greg McCurday from…
A star of one of the BBC’s most loved comedy shows is set to grace a Suffolk stage for a one-night-only stand up event for mental health. Angelos Epithemiou, who was a regular on comedy quiz show Shooting Stars with legends Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, will be performing at Seckford Hall on Thursday, June 26 to…
The DPO Centre is proud to be shortlisted for two categories in the highly esteemed ICA Compliance Awards: Compliance Consultancy Firm of the Year and Rising Star. The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements, collaboration, and innovation of regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention teams across the globe. The nomination for Compliance Consultancy Firm of the…
Newmarket based independent insurance broker Yutree Insurance has completed a management buyout (MBO), securing its future as a locally run, independent business with strong roots in Newmarket, Cambridge and now, Norwich. The buyout sees long-standing directors Laura Hancock and Kevin Hancock take full ownership of the Chartered insurance broker and underwriting agency, ensuring the business…
The annual Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival is again being held on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August over the late summer bank holiday weekend in Suffolk’s foodie capital. Organised by Our Bury St Edmunds BID, the free entry two-day event will feature live food and drink demonstrations at the Chefs on Stage…