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2020 Leicester Alternative Business Awards

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Tom PegdenLeicester Mercury business editor

17:08, 6 FEB 2020

Jenny Cross, who brings the biggest smiles by going the extra mile1 of 14
Eileen Richards2 of 14
Geoff Rowe and host Patrick Monahan3 of 14
Host Patrick Monahan4 of 14
The Team with the L Factor winner, Cross Productions, with Jenny Cross and Leanne Latham centre5 of 14
Shaf Islam, David Simms and Patrick Monahan6 of 14
New Kid on the Block Vicki Standing of Hope Against Cancer with Duncan Green and Patrick Monahan7 of 14
Ryder Cup - the person always on the golf course winner Claudia Hamilton8 of 14
Host Patrick Monahan and Geoff Rowe with Eileen Richards and Simon Winfield from Red Monkey9 of 14
Alternative Business Awards host Patrick Monahan10 of 14
You gotta laugh11 of 14
Guests and drinks reception12 of 14
Kevin Routledge at the drinks reception13 of 14
Collectors items14 of 14

Economy The Welsh firms on The Sunday Times list of the ��Ƶ's fastest-growing private companies The highest ranked firm from Wales is tech consultancy de Novo Solutions

Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry

The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable

10 questions for Shane Parkins of Climb & Conquer

The founder of the County Durham-based digital marketing agency answers our questions

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions

Companies and organisations featuring in this week's round-up include Fletchers Solicitors, Hodgson Sayers, Aon, the Freemen of Newcastle and Tees Valley Combined Authority

Real danger that a Welsh university could collapse union warns

The prediction comes as one university vice chancellor described the current funding situation to MPs as 'like tumbling around in a washing machine'

People 10 questions for Shane Parkins of Climb & Conquer The founder of the County Durham-based digital marketing agency answers our questions

Family footwear business Gardiners buys Belgian firm Dubois in European expansion

Gloucestershire

Third-generation family firm Dubois was founded in 1951 by Jean Dubois

North East's two fastest growing businesses revealed including superfoods and gothic fashion

The Sunday Times 100 rankings look at the country's top entrepreneurial companies

Job reductions at Nissan's Sunderland plant as part of global savings plan

The company is hoping to remove around 250 posts through a voluntary scheme

People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions

Companies and organisations featuring in this week's round-up include Fletchers Solicitors, Hodgson Sayers, Aon, the Freemen of Newcastle and Tees Valley Combined Authority

Somerset British steel commitment for £4bn gigafactory as first frames go up in Somerset 'This is a facility that will play a huge role in the EV supply chain in the ��Ƶ'

M&S launches sweet strawberry sandwich but it could face the same fate as Jaffa Cakes

The strawberry and cream sandwich has been all over social media as shoppers race to taste the sweet sandwiches - but it has also raised the question of VAT

The Welsh firms on The Sunday Times list of the ��Ƶ's fastest-growing private companies

The highest ranked firm from Wales is tech consultancy de Novo Solutions

Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry

The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable

10 questions for Shane Parkins of Climb & Conquer

The founder of the County Durham-based digital marketing agency answers our questions

��Ƶ Caerphilly-based spa says training youngsters is vital for business growth Employer and learner partnership helps companies go from strength to strength

Dartmoor National Park bosses under time pressure to find investment projects

The authority has seen a 13% cut in government funding - the largest in 17 years

British steel commitment for £4bn gigafactory as first frames go up in Somerset

'This is a facility that will play a huge role in the EV supply chain in the ��Ƶ'

Former Greater Manchester Police HQ building set to be demolished for temporary Man Utd fans' car park

A new planning application has been submitted by the owners of the Far East Consortium (FEC) to demolish the remainder of the building that was vacated by the police in 2011

10 questions for Shane Parkins of Climb & Conquer

The founder of the County Durham-based digital marketing agency answers our questions

Family footwear business Gardiners buys Belgian firm Dubois in European expansion

Gloucestershire

Third-generation family firm Dubois was founded in 1951 by Jean Dubois

Jeremy Clarkson’s brewery is South West’s fastest-growing business – Sunday Times 100 list revealed

Cornwall’s St Ewe Free Range Eggs is oldest company in list of dynamic private businesses

Vivergo increases closure threats to Government over US trade deal

Owner Associated British Foods has called for Government action

Law firm secures investment from LDC

Birmingham-based Harper James is planning to grow via acquisitions with new backing

Wales experiences big rise in foreign direct investment projects

Economic Development

In the 2024/25 financial year the projects created and safeguarded more than 4,100 jobs

Closure of Sabic 'cracker' plant is major blow for North East industry

The plant dates back to the 1970s but its Saudi owners say it no longer viable

Real danger that a Welsh university could collapse union warns

The prediction comes as one university vice chancellor described the current funding situation to MPs as 'like tumbling around in a washing machine'

Vaping retailer Totally Wicked sold to Chinese investor

The firm was founded in 2008 by Jason Cropper and has been acquired by Wittyace ��Ƶ Holding, a business controlled by Chinese national Ying Wang and registered in Cambridge

Colour Palette Company goes Stateside with new commission

Former newspaper editor's venture which celebrates local colours has won its first international brief

FTSE 100 defence giant Babcock hails 'new era' as profits surge by 50%

The FTSE 100 company - which plays a significant role in supporting the ��Ƶ's nuclear submarine program - recorded an 11 per cent increase in revenue to £4.8bn

Hargreaves Services boosts earnings expectations thanks to earthmoving success

The industrial services operator says strong pipeline visibility has also opened up the promise of growth in the years ahead

Jones Village Bakery creating 150 jobs in £47m expansion

The business is ramping up production and storage capacity