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The firm shaking up the building industry...one pallet at a time

The firm shaking up the building industry...one pallet at a time

They are the unsung hero of the construction industry, responsible for moving millions of tonnes of building materials every day. 

yesterday 8

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

The firm shaking up the building industry...one pallet at a time

The firm shaking up the building industry...one pallet at a time

They are the unsung hero of the construction industry, responsible for moving millions of tonnes of building materials every day. 

yesterday 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

City estate agent opens second branch in Norfolk

City estate agent opens second branch in Norfolk

A city estate agent has opened its second branch in Norfolk. 

previous day 4

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk pub reopens after six-figure refurb

Norfolk pub reopens after six-figure refurb

A Norfolk pub has reopened following a six-figure renovation.

tuesday 10

Eastern Daily Press

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National holiday company to move 200-stong team over to new office in town

National holiday company to move 200-stong team over to new office in town

A national holiday company has committed to being based in Lowestoft after agreeing a move to new offices in the town.

31.03.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

New Japanese car dealership opens in Norfolk town

New Japanese car dealership opens in Norfolk town

A new Subaru dealership has opened in a Norfolk town.

31.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm renews partnership with Norwich City past a quarter of a century

Norfolk firm renews partnership with Norwich City past a quarter of a century

A well established Norfolk firm has renewed its sponsorship of Norwich City for another season, taking its combined years of partnership with the...

28.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norfolk firm renews partnership with Norwich City past a quarter of a century

Norfolk firm renews partnership with Norwich City past a quarter of a century

A well established Norfolk firm has renewed its sponsorship of Norwich City for another season, taking its combined years of partnership with the...

28.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Spring Statement provides little comfort for businesses in East

Spring Statement provides little comfort for businesses in East

The chancellor’s Spring Statement will provide “little comfort” for businesses in East Anglia, which are bracing for a “flood” of tax hikes...

27.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Half billion pound investment will tackle construction training crisis

Half billion pound investment will tackle construction training crisis

More than half a billion pounds of investment could launch the next generation of construction workers and help end the skills shortage in East...

27.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Spring Statement provides little comfort for businesses in East

Spring Statement provides little comfort for businesses in East

The chancellor’s Spring Statement will provide “little comfort” for businesses in East Anglia, which are bracing for a “flood” of tax hikes...

27.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Half billion pound investment will tackle construction training crisis

Half billion pound investment will tackle construction training crisis

More than half a billion pounds of investment could launch the next generation of construction workers and help end the skills shortage in East...

27.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Last chance for businesses to apply for £100k Jarrold growth fund

Last chance for businesses to apply for £100k Jarrold growth fund

Time is running out for Norfolk businesses to apply for funding worth thousands of pounds, with applications closing next week.

26.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk motorsport firm partners with UEA to train next generation of F1 drivers

Norfolk motorsport firm partners with UEA to train next generation of F1 drivers

A Norfolk-based motorsport company is working with the UEA to train the next generation of Formula 1 drivers.

24.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

The pioneering Norfolk firm turning pollution into building materials

The pioneering Norfolk firm turning pollution into building materials

A firm specialising in carbon capture technology has been presented with a King’s Award for Enterprise for its sustainable development.

24.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk motorsport firm partners with UEA to train next generation of F1 drivers

Norfolk motorsport firm partners with UEA to train next generation of F1 drivers

A Norfolk-based motorsport company is working with the UEA to train the next generation of Formula 1 drivers.

24.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Listed Georgian building given new lease of life after transformation

Listed Georgian building given new lease of life after transformation

A run-down Grade II listed Georgian building in Norwich has been transformed into new city centre offices.

23.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Bills to get cheaper for thousands of homes thanks to £22m funding boost

Bills to get cheaper for thousands of homes thanks to £22m funding boost

Thousands of homes will become warmer and more energy-efficient thanks to a multi-million pound funding boost for the region's largest housing...

23.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Pleasurewood Hills to spend more than £1m on star attraction rollercoaster

Pleasurewood Hills to spend more than £1m on star attraction rollercoaster

Pleasurewood Hills is investing more than a million pounds to improve its flagship rollercoaster Wipeout.

23.03.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Listed Georgian building given new lease of life after transformation

Listed Georgian building given new lease of life after transformation

A run-down Grade II listed Georgian building in Norwich has been transformed into new city centre offices.

23.03.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Bills to get cheaper for thousands of homes thanks to £22m funding boost

Bills to get cheaper for thousands of homes thanks to £22m funding boost

Thousands of homes will become warmer and more energy-efficient thanks to a multi-million pound funding boost for the region's largest housing...

23.03.2025 4

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk's best pub and retailer named at regional awards

Norfolk's best pub and retailer named at regional awards

Seventeen Norfolk businesses have been recognised at the 2025 Broadland and South Norfolk Business Awards.

22.03.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Lotus to revive its racing team on 75th anniversary of Formula 1

Lotus to revive its racing team on 75th anniversary of Formula 1

Lotus is reviving its racing team and will return to the grid in a bid to re-establish its position within the world of motorsport.

21.03.2025 2

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Family firm enters liquidation after half a century in business

Family firm enters liquidation after half a century in business

A family-run Norfolk joinery firm has entered liquidation after half a century in business.

21.03.2025 7

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Lotus to revive its racing team on 75th anniversary of Formula 1

Lotus to revive its racing team on 75th anniversary of Formula 1

Lotus is reviving its racing team and will return to the grid in a bid to re-establish its position within the world of motorsport.

21.03.2025 3

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Family firm enters liquidation after half a century in business

Family firm enters liquidation after half a century in business

A family-run Norfolk joinery firm has entered liquidation after half a century in business.

21.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Meet the 74-year-old entrepreneur helping Gen Zs find creative jobs

Meet the 74-year-old entrepreneur helping Gen Zs find creative jobs

At 74, former creative arts teacher Mike Cobb-Pernak is likely one of the region’s oldest entrepreneurs.

20.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Meet the 74-year-old entrepreneur helping Gen Zs find creative jobs

Meet the 74-year-old entrepreneur helping Gen Zs find creative jobs

At 74, former creative arts teacher Mike Cobb-Pernak is likely one of the region’s oldest entrepreneurs.

20.03.2025 9

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk estate set to host networking event

Norfolk estate set to host networking event

Businesses in north Norfolk have been invited to attend an upcoming networking event at a stately home. 

19.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norwich company using infant gut bacteria to protect adults from cancer

Norwich company using infant gut bacteria to protect adults from cancer

A Norwich firm researching how infant gut bacteria could protect adults from cancer has been named in a list of innovative companies to keep an eye...

18.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Leading advisory firm launches support service for businesses

Leading advisory firm launches support service for businesses

Business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton has launched a new team to support small and medium-sized businesses across East Anglia.

18.03.2025 5

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Norwich company using infant gut bacteria to protect adults from cancer

Norwich company using infant gut bacteria to protect adults from cancer

A Norwich firm researching how infant gut bacteria could protect adults from cancer has been named in a list of innovative companies to keep an eye...

18.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Leading advisory firm launches support service for businesses

Leading advisory firm launches support service for businesses

Business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton has launched a new team to support small and medium-sized businesses across East Anglia.

18.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Company sets up film and photography studio in Norfolk village

Company sets up film and photography studio in Norfolk village

The owners of a Norfolk theatre set, prop and puppet hire company have opened a new film and photography studio next door.

17.03.2025 6

Eastern Daily Press

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Boss of business set up from laptop in spare room shortlisted for 'woman of the year'

Boss of business set up from laptop in spare room shortlisted for 'woman of the year'

The owner of a health and safety firm that she set up from a laptop in her spare bedroom last year has been shortlisted for ‘woman of the year’.  

17.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Forest spa wins top award for second year running

Forest spa wins top award for second year running

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa has been named employer of the year for the second year running.

17.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Energy company using heat from the earth’s core opens new headquarters in Norfolk

Energy company using heat from the earth’s core opens new headquarters in Norfolk

An energy company pioneering the use of heat from the earth’s core as a source of power has opened its headquarters in Great Yarmouth.

16.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

AI firm continues expansion with hiring of Microsoft tech lead

AI firm continues expansion with hiring of Microsoft tech lead

A consultancy firm helping small and medium-sized businesses to harness the power of AI has added a former Microsoft employee to its ranks.

16.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Village firm quadruples operation after heavy investment

Village firm quadruples operation after heavy investment

A Norfolk recycling firm has quadrupled its skip hire operation after investing heavily in new machinery.

16.03.2025 30

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Chinese takeaway and car wash each fined £80,000 for employing illegal workers

Chinese takeaway and car wash each fined £80,000 for employing illegal workers

A Chinese takeaway and car wash have each been fined £80,000 for employing illegal workers. 

15.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Fears severe staff shortages will slow region's energy projects

The energy sector in the East is suffering from a severe skills shortage, the head of the region’s energy group has said.

13.03.2025 6

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Skills shortage in region could leave one in five 'grossly underqualified'

A growing skills shortage in East Anglia has left employers struggling to fill vacant jobs with adequately qualified workers, leading to an aging...

13.03.2025 10

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

Fears severe staff shortages will slow region's energy projects

The energy sector in the East is suffering from a severe skills shortage, the head of the region’s energy group has said.

13.03.2025 5

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Skills scarcity is 'chicken and egg' scenario for firms

A Norfolk fabrication firm says a skills shortage has left it struggling to recruit fully qualified workers, and is calling on the government to take...

13.03.2025 7

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Skills shortage in region could leave one in five 'grossly underqualified'

A growing skills shortage in East Anglia has left employers struggling to fill vacant jobs with adequately qualified workers, leading to an aging...

13.03.2025 8

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

City trading estate sold to national property group

A Norwich trading estate home to half a dozen household brands has been bought by a national property group.

10.03.2025 3

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker

City trading estate sold to national property group

A Norwich trading estate home to half a dozen household brands has been bought by a national property group.

10.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Firm receives £1.8m grant from Bill Gates...to spend on factory in India

A firm that manufactures solar powered water pumps for farmers has received a £1.8m grant from a foundation created by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

10.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Norfolk MP issues Budget warning amid concern for his constituency

A Norfolk MP is calling for the government to scrap incoming tax hikes on businesses, after reports a quarter of UK employers plan to make...

09.03.2025 10

Eastern Daily Press

Adam Barker

Lotus staff to return to work after being sent home for a fortnight

Staff at Lotus will return to work next week after being sent home for a fortnight while production was put on hold.

08.03.2025 4

Norwich Evening News

Adam Barker