one of the largest of the Cape Verde islands in the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal is a new destination that TUI has launched from East Midlands Airport with twice-weekly flights getting underway from the beginning of May next week through to the end of October TUI has also announced Burgas in Bulgaria as a new destination from East Midlands Airport for summer 2025. Jet2 has also expanded capacity on its flights to Malaga along with two weekly Christmas Market services to Berlin from late November to mid-December for the first time this year plus a new route to Budapest between this October and next April Customer Services and Planning Director at East Midlands Airport said: “We’re always looking to expand the list of places our customers can reach so I’m delighted with announcements from two of our main airlines offering great new destinations and extra capacity on some of our existing popular routes It adds even greater choice this summer and next “I feel sure that Boa Vista in Cape Verde will be a really popular option for people who want an effortless start to their getaway with us at East Midlands Airport They can get in the holiday mood in our brand new restaurant Alembic refurbished Escape Lounge or Castle Rock’s new and refurbished bars.” birthdays after 8 and the Test of Time after 9 Construction on five trade counter/warehouse/industrial units at Stud Brook Business Park in Castle Donington is set to begin after the plans secured approval Clowes Developments received planning consent from North West Leicestershire District Council to build the new units Plot one will feature five trade counter units located around the operational Starbucks Drive-Thru to offer convenient access and central parking for trade counter operators The developer plans to announce the occupiers of these units in “due course” Clowes Developments development director James Richards said: “We’re thrilled to be moving forward with the next phase at Stud Brook Business Park and demand from trade operators has been strong since its inception “Plot 1 represents an exciting opportunity to build on that momentum Our ongoing collaboration with IMA Architects and local stakeholders ensures we’re delivering a scheme that not only meets commercial needs but also contributes positively to the wider Castle Donington community.” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis IMA Architects collaborated with Clowes to bring this mixed-use development to fruition IMA Architects’ Jack Mellors said: “I am delighted that our planning application for the development of five new units at Stud Brook Business Park has been granted “The development has been a huge success to date Adding further convenience and amenities to the business park will enhance the offering for occupiers and locals alike.” Roe Developments has been appointed as the lead construction contractor for the project and will carry out the work over a 30-week schedule Occupation of the units by end users is expected around Christmas with business operations anticipated to start next year Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network By NOTICEBOARD · 21 February 2025 NEW KIT: Castle Donington girls under 8's team with Tina Clough One of Castle Donington Football Club’s first-ever girls’ teams has kicked off the year with new kits thanks to sponsorship from local public relations firm Poppy PR. With the introduction of the four brand-new under-7s the football club now supports 235 boys and girls and 173 adults across their men’s has supported the drive to introduce girls’ teams by becoming headline kit sponsor for the new under-8s side Castle Donington Football Club chairman Grant Baker said: “This is something the club has been trying to do for a while but when a post was shared on a local Facebook community group asking about girls’ football it seemed like the perfect time to run with the idea. “With the help of the club’s amazing volunteers we held a training session at Spital Park in April to get a feel for the local interest We were expecting maybe 40 girls to show up… and we were delighted to welcome 92!” After an encouraging response to the training session the club felt ready to take the next step towards progressing girls’ football in the community. Grant added: “The uptake showed us how high the demand is we’ve been working hard to recruit more volunteer coaches get the girls’ football teams up and running and gain sponsorship to fund them.” I’m extremely passionate about women making the most of themselves "I believe a huge part of that journey starts with confidence building from a young age. “Opportunities like this help girls to believe they can achieve their goals and do anything they set their minds to "We love the positivity and team spirit this will bring to the local community as well as a brand-new opportunity for girls to get outside and have some fun!” As part of the sponsorship, Poppy PR’s new logo will appear on the under-8s girls’ football shirts. Tina said: “I was delighted for Poppy PR to be the main sponsor of the girls’ under-8s kit – it’s the biggest sponsorship we have done so far as a company my little girl has joined the football team and my husband “We have used this opportunity to refresh our logo as we wanted it to better represent our young fresh and innovative spirit – inspired by the girls who will be wearing it Castle Donington Football Club is actively looking for more coaches and sponsorship opportunities Grant said: “We have been overwhelmed with interest for the girls’ sessions we don’t have enough volunteers or funding available to meet the demand. “I got into coaching because my son’s team needed a volunteer I was a coach for six years before recently becoming chairman so I know how important teamwork is in the workplace and in all aspects of life and it’s inspiring to see it on the pitch too. “The children we support could be the next business leaders but they are also learning vital life skills that will benefit them into adulthood. “You don’t need to be the next Sarina Wiegman to become a coach If you are willing to learn and passionate about supporting children in your local community “We have been able to provide girls with the opportunity to play football where there wasn’t one before – and over time we aim to expand our girls team offerings.” LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} By George MacDonald2025-04-28T14:46:00 Marks & Spencer has told agency workers at its main distribution centre to stay at home as it faces the ongoing fall-out from a cyber attack Marks & Spencer’s directive affects hundreds of people working at its Castle Donington clothing and home DC in the East Midlands, Sky News reported Already have an account? Site powered by Webvision Cloud Castle Donington’s brand-new Sainsbury’s Local and Starbucks Drive-Thru are now fully open and operational at Stud Brook Business Park Just weeks after developers Clowes announced the practical completion of the buildings the well-known brands have moved in and completed their fit-out programme which enabled them to begin trading before the end of February Development Director at Clowes Developments (UK) Limited said: “Having a Starbucks Drive-Thru and Sainsbury’s Local now open to customers has provided much needed amenity for the area having these conveniences available for employees and visitors at the business park is such a benefit.” a high-quality scheme at Castle Donington will include units ranging from 8,500 to 30,000sq ft catering for small and medium-sized businesses Stud Brook will also accommodate larger national operators with recognised household names which are set to be announced in due course a 20,000sq ft unit at the front of the business park has achieved practical completion with the announcement of its new occupiers expected imminently a 22,000sq ft stand-alone unit has also achieved practical completion and is now being marketed to potential leasehold occupiers another 22,000 sq ft unit are also nearing practical completion and will be ready for occupation within the next few months Plot 1 comprises of five trade counter units ranging in size from 3,200 to 4,600 sq ft Clowes Developments will be instructing Roe Developments to begin construction from as early as April this year these units will also be available on a leasehold basis • Police increase patrols in Nottingham city centre ‘tension hotspots’ after three knife incidents in a few days • West Bridgford Victorian buildings saved as council refuses demolition plans By Carol Millett2025-01-28T16:35:00+00:00 Castle Donington-based haulier Moran Logistics has added 20 Renault Trucks T6x2s to its 300-plus fleet The T480s are equipped with 13 litre E6 engines The cabs have been fitted with the COMFORT driver’s seat – featuring heating The vehicles are also fitted with electrical facilities for appliances and a 24l refrigerator said: “The drivers find them an incredibly comfortable and reliable drive “The team at RHCV have been very supportive through training sessions to help our drivers receive the best experience and utilise all the features on the truck “These features are important factors when the vehicles are being assessed by the Moran quality and environmental team “Effective safety features enhance the well-being of the other road users and allows our drivers to be confident when on the road.” Burrel said the company was keen to build a partnership with a supplier that supported the business and its aftersales needs andthat could provide a personal response He added: “We made contact with RHCV as they were highly recommended to us by a trusted contact in the industry “RHCV and Renault Trucks take accountability to keep vehicles on the road which enables us to keep the high service levels we expect safety features and environmental benefits of the Renault Trucks T fuelled our decision to commence this partnership to facilitate our expanding business – and the trucks look fantastic on the road” Burrell praised the ervice from RHCV as “second to none” commenting: “Paul Pearson and Thomas Hanson have been very attentive throughout the entire process These levels of service bolster the new partnership we have formed “As part of the company wide refresh program These Renaults were an additional 20 to facilitate the significant expansion we have seen recently “With discussions about our next purchases underway I can absolutely foresee this partnership developing in the future.” Distribution firm Moran Logistics has added 15 new Volvo FM 460 6x2 tractor units to its fleet all meeting Transport for London’s 3-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating Moran Logistics is celebrating after it was awarded three ‘AA’ grades in the BRCGS Storage and Distribution standard for three of its sites.The company said it was delighted after achieving the top grading in the audits for its depots in Heywood Leeds and Castle Donington.Chief executive Mark Burrell (pictured) said .. Leicestershire-based Moran Logistics has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of two senior executives as part of wider plans to expand the business.The company which specialises in the delivery of chilled operates a fleet of around 120 trucks and 140 trailers from its .. has climbed into ninth place in the annual Thames Valley 250 Birmingham City Council proposals to cut the pay of hundreds of bin lorry drivers is an “escalation” in the long-running and bitter dispute between the council and its waste workers Pallet-Track’s Southern Hub in Welwyn Garden City designed to save over 500,000 extra miles of transport a year for shipments heading into the capital and surrounding areas is celebrating its 10th year of successful operation XFASTINDEX The mixed-use development will include retail office and industrial units for sale or let ranging in size from 1,500 to 45,000 sq ft Tanro is main contractor for Units 2-7; the designer is IMA Architects Clowes’ development director James Richards said: “With the recent success and speed of delivery at Fairham Business Park we have secured a contract to work with Tanro again on this development which is just a stone’s throw away from Fairham in Castle Donington “We are really pleased to see this site coming to life and we look forward to further cementing our relationship with TanRo on this project.” contracts manager at Tanro added: ‘This collaboration underscores our commitment to developing premier commercial property that meet the needs of its occupiers and contributes to the growth of the local economy.” NG Chartered Surveyors has been appointed as joint agents with FHP Property Consultants to market leasehold opportunities at Stud Brook Business Park Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk 16 hours Following a recent expansion into North America, Murphy Group has now entered Australia. 3 days A Devon housing development has emerged as the centre of a web of corruption. 10 minutes MTX Contracts has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a £54m diagnostic centre in Pitsea, Essex. 10 minutes House-builder Springfield Properties has promoted Darren Thomson to construction director for its north of Scotland operations. 16 hours Controversial government plans to allow developers to pay into a central nature levy to offset local environmental harms are generating increasing opposition. 3 days Dolphin Living has appointed The Hill Group to deliver the redevelopment of the New Era housing estate in Hackney. © 2025 The Construction Index [Company No ' + response[i].created_nice + ' ' + response[i].description + ' Clowes Developments’ 20-acre Stud Brook Business Park in Castle Donington has been granted unconditional planning consent for a Sainsbury’s convenience store and a Starbucks drive through development director at Clowes Developments revealed that “since Sainsbury’s agreed the lease the unit has been sold to a private pension fund” He added: “After a period of extensive assessments with East Midlands Airport and a thorough planning application process with North West Leicestershire District Council it is great to finally start constructing Stud Brook Business Park.” The mixed-use scheme will include units that are up to 45,000 sq ft Phase one development has already begun on units 2-7 Lead contractor TanRo is expecting to deliver the units to their new occupiers by Q1 2025 Clowes has commissioned Roe Developments as the lead construction contractor for this part of the of the business park It is expected that the building will be handed over to Sainsburys by Spring 2025 when they will start their fit-out process Home > News > Available Car losses hit £10.8m following another challenging year for the used car dealership News Rebecca Chaplin Pre-tax losses at used car dealership Available Car deepened in 2023 according to its latest set of accounts It has now said it is reviewing its whole operation as it looks to drive the company towards the best long-term outcome Turnover at the dealer group – which now has showrooms in Castle Donington and Sutton in Ashfield – stayed steady at £334m compared to £336m in the previous 12 months Used car group Available Car suffers pre-tax loss of £7.3m after £2.1m profit year before it sold its Leeds and Cannock sites to Big Motoring World and used the proceeds of the sale to pay off some of its loans but the sale of the business and its assets generated cash proceeds of £26.1m Available Car explained that it had faced another challenging period due to used car supply increasing prices as well as a generally difficult economy the company sold 19,017 retail units over the year and averaged 3,315 vehicles in stock directors write: ‘2023 followed on from the previous year as another challenging year for the company ‘The ongoing challenges around used car supply rising prices and difficult economic conditions resulted in a trading loss the company has since decided to review its whole operation in order to generate the best long-term outcome for shareholders and stakeholders.’ Rebecca has been a motoring and business journalist since 2014 previously writing and presenting for titles such as the Press Association She has worked in many roles for Car Dealer Magazine’s publisher Blackball Media including head of editorial We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website and to ensure we show advertising that is relevant to you. 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The retailer's own employees who work at the site have been told to come in as usual, a source close to M&S said "There is work for them to do," they said Last week the high street retailer said it was suspending online orders due to the cyberattack the company said on Friday that its product range was "available to browse online and our stores remain open and ready to welcome and serve customers" "We continue to manage the incident proactively and the M&S team - supported by leading experts - is working extremely hard to restore online operations and continue to serve customers well," it added The company has taken actions to protect its network and has also reported the incident to data protection supervisory authorities and the National Cyber Security Centre “We are truly sorry for this inconvenience,” the company said “We informed customers on Tuesday that there was no need for them to take any action and if the situation changes we will let them know.” Shares in the company have suffered since the attack with the FTSE 100 retailer’s prince having fallen by over eight per cent since it announced the attack Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right Clowes Developments’ 20-acre Stud Brook Business Park will include employment TanRo Construction has now started work on units 2-7 11 minutes MTX Contracts has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a £54m diagnostic centre in Pitsea, Essex. 11 minutes House-builder Springfield Properties has promoted Darren Thomson to construction director for its north of Scotland operations. Thursday 12 October 2023: A new St John Ambulance hub in Castle Donington was officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on 10 October and will see the charity work even more efficiently and closely with its partners The new hub brings different specialisms together in one place to support the delivery of all St John Ambulance activity as well as the six services that make up the NHS Midlands Critical Care Transfer Services (MCCTS) which sees the transfer of critically ill people between hospitals for specialist treatment Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has opened the hub and unveiled a plaque which states the official opening of the building Whilst at the event Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal was given a tour of the building transport and lifesaving technology that is used by the teams when they are called upon Working together in one building gives the teams a better understanding of how they each work and allows smoother communication and partnership working between the partners schoolchildren from St Edward’s Church of England Primary School in Castle Donington attended and showed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal their expertise by demonstrating how to perform CPR and other vital lifesaving skills during a Restart a Heart session the Regional Cadet of the Year for the East Midlands at St John Ambulance gave a speech on the benefits of being involved in the charity as a volunteer not just for themselves but for the good of the wider community and how it can help people in more ways than one Director of Health and Volunteering Operations at St John Ambulance said: “It’s an honour to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to officially open the Castle Donington hub which in addition to the amazing partnership work we’ve already established with the NHS through our ambulance auxiliary contract will help us to further our great work together including providing a more efficient and targeted service to those that need us most “We are proud of the services we operate and strive to offer the best possible experience and patient journey along the way The NHS Midlands Critical Care Transfer Services (MCCTS) are six Midlands regional specialist critical care transfer services caring for neonatal adult critical care and highly specialised mobile extracorporeal membrane oxygenation care They provide time critical and urgent transport services supporting the region’s most critically unwell patients 24/7 and 365 days a year The services conduct over 5,000 transfers a year and cover hundreds of thousands of miles to support these patients The new MCCTS base in Castle Donington was developed following the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure a centralised dedicated facility in the East Midlands to support the services’ work and to improve response times to patients across the region It also offers the NHS’s first dedicated critical care transfer education facility which will help develop future generations of critical care transfer staff in the region and wider nationally The service in the East Midlands in managed by University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust with clinical staff from many other NHS Acute Trusts working in the team and is in partnership with St John Ambulance Regional Specialised Commissioning Director with NHS England in the Midlands said: “The pandemic demonstrated the need for a critical care transfer service and MCCTS is the result – transferring 5,000 patients a year across the Midlands and sometimes beyond to hospitals that offer them specialist care “We are delighted to see the development of the East Midlands hub which will help the service run more smoothly with sharing of information It is a great honour to have this recognised with a visit by HRH The Princess Royal.” Community first aid saves lives and there are amazing teams of people volunteering and working for St John Ambulance and the NHS who together are saving lives on a regular basis as well as leading the way for our young volunteers who provide an unbelievable amount of support to the charity in so many different ways Are you a National or Key Account customer? 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The 'top up' shop is set to create 20 jobs The Sainsbury’s Local will be on land in Welsted Road, Castle Donington and forms part of the major Stud Brook Business Park scheme which sits opposite hundreds of new homes being built in the area The land had originally been touted to become a pub but applicant Clowes Developments said the change would still provide residents with something for the community to use The decision is the second in a number of days for the Welsted Road area after Clowes’ plan for a drive-thru Starbucks was given the go ahead That plan will create nine full-time jobs and 12 full-time positions READ MORE:420 new jobs if major logistics park expansion plan is approved says developer NWLDC put a number of conditions on the plan including opening hours of 7am to 11pm daily to meet the “interests of living conditions” for residents and building work being restricted to 7am and 7pm Mondays to Saturdays with no construction allowed on Sundays or bank holidays Clowes Developments’ 20-acre Stud Brook Business Park in Castle Donington has taken another major step forward after being granted unconditional planning consent for a Sainsbury’s convenience store and a Starbucks drive through The mixed-use scheme will include employment Lead contractor TanRo are expecting to deliver the units to their new occupiers by Q1 2025 Gaining consent for the business park’s roadside convenience stores is a significant success for the development The 4,300 sq ft facility for Sainsbury’s and a 2,000 sq ft Starbucks drive through store will be a welcomed addition to the area Not only will the stores facilitate the everyday needs of the neighbouring residents but also employees at Stud Brook Business Park The new Sainsbury’s Local convenience store will feature a carefully curated selection of Sainsbury’s great value Providing everything from fresh bread and cakes baked daily in-store to delicious fruit and veg the new store will bring more convenience and choice to customers in Castle Donington Customers can take advantage of a new Click & Collect service in the store conveniently enabling them to order online from Argos Habitat and Tu Clothing brands for collection whilst picking up their groceries The new Sainsbury’s Local will create 18 new jobs in-store and the retailer will help support good causes in the community for example by redistributing surplus food from the store locally to those who need it most via its partnership with Neighbourly “After a period of extensive assessments with East Midlands Airport and a thorough planning application process with North West Leicestershire District Council it is great to finally start constructing Stud Brook Business Park Sainsbury’s is a nationally recognised convenience store which will be an asset to the development the unit has been sold to a private pension fund.” Clowes have committed to constructing the c-stores with a minimum BREEAM standard of ‘very good’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ in line with the group’s environment social and governance strategy for new buildings Clowes have commissioned Roe Developments as the lead construction contractor for this part of the of the business park “I’m delighted to have acted for Clowes here and secure Starbucks as a new occupier on the site This amenity will help us dispose of the planned industrial and distribution units which are already going ahead at great pace and we have any number under offer even though we are still some months from practical completion Having such facilities on site together with the planned Sainsbury’s unit can only assist us in providing facilities for staff and occupiers alike encouraging yet more interest in Stud Brook Business Park.” “It was a pleasure to work with FHP and Clowes on this exciting convenience store opportunity This is one of a number of high-profile Sainsburys deals we have coming forward in the East Midlands area and we continue to seek great shops in great location.” Richard Sutton of NG Chartered Surveyors added: “My congratulations go to Tim for bringing Starbucks to Stud Brook; the deal is a real coup for the development and I’m sure will be the catalyst for more good things to follow.” Sign up to our free email alerts for the top daily stories sent straight to your e-mail The closure, which begins on Monday (November 11), affects the stretch of the A453 between Pegasus and Finger Farm Roundabouts in Castle Donington National Highways teams will be carrying out essential streetlighting works and highway maintenance during the closures directly affecting passengers with early morning departures EMA have now issued a warning ahead of the works as they will prevent direct access for vehicles approaching from the roundabout near the Donington Moto Services throughout their duration An EMA spokesperson said: "We're aware of works scheduled to take place on the A453 near the airport that could impact customers travelling to catch early flights on weekdays from November 11th to 19th READ MORE: Warning as parking QR code scam spreads to Leicestershire “We understand that while works are underway there will be no access to the airport for vehicles approaching from the roundabout near Donington Moto Services A signed diversion will be in place and so we advise customers to allow extra time for their journeys.” Passengers are being urged to allow extra time for their journeys and follow the signed diversion that is being put in place by Leicestershire County Council The alternate route will guide motorists from the A453 to the M1 J24 Roundabout drivers must follow the A50/B5010/B6540 Roundabout in Lockington-Hemington Donington Lane to the roundabout at the junction of A50 The works begin on Monday and are set to last until Saturday The works are scheduled for six consecutive weekday nights between 8pm and 6am with no closures planned for Saturday and Sunday nights More information about the closures can be found on the one.network website We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first A warning was in place following the "road traffic incident" on the A453 on Tuesday The incident resulted in the A453 being shut in both directions from the roundabout leading to the East Midlands Airport's (EMA) long stay car park in Castle Donington. The route from the A453 to Green, Diseworth was also closed, Leciestershire Live reports We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first Traffic data from Google suggests that the A453 is now open. Our coverage ends here, thanks for tuning in. Comments16:55Dylan HaywardAccident investigationTraffic monitor Inrix says that 'accident investigation work' is underway. Comments16:53Dylan HaywardRoad closureThe road remains closed following an accident involving two vehicles just after midday. Comments16:17Dylan HaywardTraffic delaysThe road closure is affecting traffic between East Midlands Airport and Donington Park. Comments15:50KEY EVENTPolice confirm 2-vehicle crashLeicestershire Police have issued a statement on the incident. A spokesperson said: "A two-vehicle collision was reported on the A543 just after midday. No life-threatening or life-changing injuries have been reported." Comments15:43Dylan HaywardFurther detailsWe are still trying to get more details on what has led to the road closures, however we understand that a road traffic incident happened on the A453 just after lunchtime. We have approached Leicestershire Police for comment. Comments15:32KEY EVENTLeicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceA spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that it attended an incident at 12:10pm. A spokesperson said: "The incident started at 12:10pm and we sent one appliance from Castle Donnington alongside Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.." Comments15:03Dylan HaywardRoad closuresRoad closures are still in place this afternoon, Google Maps shows slow traffic in the area. Comments14:42Dylan HaywardEMA Statement A spokesperson for East Midlands Airport, told LeicestershireLive: "We’re aware of the incident but it has had no operational impact on the airport or on people travelling to the airport." Comments14:27Dylan HaywardDiseworthMotorists heading to and from Diseworth may face delays this afternoon. The road from the A453 to the Green, Diseworth is also closed. Comments14:18Dylan HaywardLong stay car parkWe've contacted East Midlands Airport for comment on the incident. Comments14:07Dylan HaywardUpdateWe're still trying to get more details on the road traffic incident. Comments14:00Dylan HaywardImpact on travelTraffic service Inrix reports that there is slow traffic in the area. Comments13:47Dylan HaywardLeicestershire Police Leicestershire Police have advised motorists to seek alternative routes. Comments13:32Dylan HaywardRoad closureA road traffic incident has closed the A453 is closed in both directions from the roundabout leading to the East Midlands Airport long stay car park up to the Grimes Gate turn has added 200 staff to its team after completing on deals to acquire UHY Hacker Young Manchester and Haines Watts Thames Valley/Reading The deals see CP increase its team headcount across audit outsourcing and deals to over 1,400 and takes group turnover to £180m for the current financial year The move follows the recent acquisition of London-based Salesforce consultancy and co-founding the global professional services firms’ community said: “Two landmark deals over the last couple of days confirms our ambition to create the UK’s next gen professional services group Acquiring UHY Hacker Young Manchester allows us to establish a powerful presence in the Northwest the Thames Valley deal accelerates our growth down the M4 to create the #1 advisory firm in the UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’ and Southwest “Our presence at the centre of every key UK business powerhouse – as one iconic and rebellious brand – is key to supercharging the next phase of our expansion and market leadership Ben Loveday and their talented teams have created gives CP two perfect platforms from which to launch further UK acquisitions strategic hires and specialist team lifts.” added: “I am hugely proud of what we have achieved over the last few years as a team and taking our amazing 160-plus strong team into the Cooper Parry business feels the perfect fit team ethic and industry specialisms feel very much aligned and we now have the platform to dominate the Northwest region as the leading advisory firm.” Haines Watts Thames Valley managing partner added: “I’m really proud of what our team has been able to build here over the years Looking ahead – and having seen the success of the recent Haines Watts London and Southeast integration – we see Cooper Parry as an ideal fit we’re perfectly aligned to take advantage of the enormous opportunity the Thames Valley presents.” Racing driver turned commentator Billy Monger has revealed some interesting insights into his friendship with Lewis Hamilton. The pair grew close after Billy was seriously injured in a crash at Donington Park Billy, who is now 25, lost both his legs in the Castle Donington crash when he was just 17. In the aftermath of the crash, he became close friends with Lewis who went on to dedicate his next F1 win to him, reports the Mirror with Billy since becoming the first amputee to race competitively in a single-seater car in 2019 Speaking to the Mirror's Invite Only podcast Billy said: "He was my idol growing up So just to spend time so close to people like that READ MORE: Riverside home destroyed by fire as multiple crews respond to blaze who is now a broadcaster as well as reacer believed Lewis' advice had been crucial He said: "He has given me a few tips around how he prepares But I can tell you he writes a lot of notes after every single time he drives He makes sure he writes (what happened) down diligently after every session if he turns up at a track five years later and it's similar conditions he's got the notes ready there to reflect on They're the details that make you a champion." Billy is now set to join forces with Vick Hope for the first time as they co-present a breakfast show throughout the Paralympics on Channel 4 Despite not having worked on-screen together before remarking that after getting along so well with Vick when she supported him during a Comic Relief challenge in 2021 He said: "We've had a few little chats about what we're gonna be doing together I think that's the main thing - trying to explain to people at home how great the events are how amazing the athletes are and to give them a bit of insight "When the idea of working with Vick was put to me even though we hadn't done a screen test or anything like that I thought: 'This is just going to work' So I just can't wait to work with her - she's done incredible things in her career up to this point And hopefully this could be another thing that we've both done that is a success." Vick is married to superstar DJ Calvin Harris and Billy hoped to get to know him better I've had the brief chance to meet him And then he can see what the Paralympics is all about first hand too." Billy's comments were part of an interview with Jodie Ounsley on the Daily Mirror's Invite Only podcast Fans and listeners can catch the full interview at www.podfollow.com/inviteonly The coverage for the Paralympics is set to kick off on 28 August across Channel 4 We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first the amount of items you can take into the arena is strictly monitored and differs between the campsite and the arena You are not permitted to bring alcohol into the arena however you can take drinks with you into the campsite That number is limited to 24 cans per person or a plastic crate that is equivalent in number You can also bring up to a litre of spirits as long as they come in plastic bottles READ MORE: Download Festival gets traffic warning amid new plans to avoid more chaos Glass bottles of any kind are prohibited across all grounds Perfumes in “small bottles” are on the short list of what you can take inside the arena as well as medication ‘Bad attitudes’ are also banned from both the arena and campsite determined as more than personal consumption Avenged Sevenfold and Limp Bizkit are amongst the acts at this year’s event We are now bringing you the latest updates on WhatsApp first Traffic trying to get to the Download festival car park is being forced to reverse up a narrow country lane after a landowner objected to cars using a field People trying to get to the site in Castle Donington have been posting on social media about their apparent troubles tweeted at 11.45am today: "South car park entrance track off the A453 being blocked half way down by the owner of the land refusing to move as he says he has not been paid for the use of his track and field." said: "They made us reverse out the road and go into a different entrance South car park blocked by the farmer who owns the land not letting people past!!" READ MORE: How to get to Download Festival as organisers aim to avoid repeat of traffic chaos So far there hasn't been the same chaos seen last year at the festival which is expected to be attended but up to 100,000 people and kicks off with the live music today The festival has prompted holidaymakers heading to East Midlands Airport to be warned to allow extra time to get to the airport which is next to the festival site at Donington Park racetrack This year the line-up includes Queens of the Stone Age Last year there were reports of people stuck in traffic for up to 13 hours and the local authorities asked National Highways to carry out a review of what went wrong The festival organisers were cleared of any breaches of their licence conditions but some extra steps were recommended for this year in an attempt to avoid a repeat of June 2023 After the National Highways investigation concluded in November last year the leader of North West Leicestershire District Council said: “We’re very proud of the international reputation of Donington Park as a race circuit and venue and welcome the annual pilgrimage of rock and metal fans to the Download Festival but know events of this size impact our local communities "Following concerns raised this year we have worked with partner agencies including Leicestershire Police Leicestershire County Council and National Highways to ensure the conditions of the licence were met and to understand if there are ways to reduce disruption." The licence conditions for the festival had not been altered since 2005 He said: “Given the age of the licence we have suggested the event organiser and licence holder look to change some of the conditions to prevent the scenes and complaints we received this year.” LeicestershireLive has contacted the festival organisers for a comment on the closed lane Drivers are being warned that they will face a three-mile diversion because of essential roadworks in Leicestershire Closures linked to the roadworks are set to be in place for several weeks too The warning has been issued to drivers using Barroon in Castle Donington - one of the main routes through the market town Leicestershire County Council is putting place a road closure on public safety grounds between numbers 19 and 31 The restrictions will be in place up to the junction of Wakefield Court The county council said the closure will be in place to enable National Grid Electricity Distribution to carry out substation works READ MORE: See massive new Leicestershire bridge lifted into place The council has warned that due to the nature of the works Excavations will also be involved meaning there will be no through route for emergency services A diversion route spanning more than three miles has been issued for the roadworks. The county council said drivers should go via Hemington Hill The closure will begin on Monday (February 24) with the county council warning it is set to last for three weeks Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Win Happy PremiumSearch Rayo planet rock news rock news69 photos of the legendary Monsters of Rock festivalA look back at the event's history Running from 1980 to 1996 - except 1989 and 1993 - on the hallowed turf of Donington Park, Monsters of Rock festival is firmly entrenched in music folklore Showcasing the finest heavy metal and hard rock bands on the planet acts who played the fabled one day event over the years include AC/DC it spawned international versions in the US It was also a precursor to Download Festival which has been held at Donington Park for the past 21 years Planet Rock takes a pictorial look at the UK edition of Monsters of Rock over the years including the one-off revived event in Milton Keynes in 2006 Ritchie Blackmore of headliners Rainbow at the very first Monsters of Rock on 16th August 1980 The show was Cozy Powell's last as Rainbow drummer Rainbow promoter Paul Loasby together with Maurice Jones organised a one-day music festival in the UK celebrating hard rock and heavy metal music The inaugural Monsters of Rock was held at Donington Park racetrack on 16th August 1980 with Rainbow topping a bill that also featured Judas Priest Biff Byford wrote the song 'And the Bands Played On' about it With the stage located in a natural amphitheatre the slopping ground allowed better viewing for attendees Buoyed by the success of the first year – which was originally meant to be a one-off event – Monsters of Rock returned on Saturday 22nd August 1981 with a stellar line-up of AC/DC Slade guitarist Dave Hill strikes a pose on a speaker stack in front of the 65,000 strong Donington crowd at Monsters of Rock 1981 Slade frontman Noddy Holder puckers up to guitarist Dave Hill at Monsters of Rock 1981 Slade's Dave Hill in his eye-catching snakeskin trousers at Monsters of Rock 1981 Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale on stage at Monsters of Rock 1981 The band were touring their fourth studio album 'Come an' Get It.' Whitesnake guitarist and songwriter Bernie Marsden at Monsters of Rock 1981 The third Monsters of Rock boasted performances from Status Quo Saxon (the first band to grace the hallowed turf of Donington twice) Gillan's eponymous frontman Ian Gillan on stage at Monsters of Rock 1982 flanked by a young guitarist by the name of Janick Gers Frank Beard and Billy Gibbons backstage at Monsters of Rock on Saturday 20th August 1983 The event was headlined by Whitesnake with Meat Loaf ZZ Top's Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons on stage at Monsters of Rock 1983 Eponymous Dio frontman Ronnie James Dio on stage at Monsters of Rock 1983 Dio had unleashed their seminal debut album 'Holy Diver.' The view from the crowd as Twisted Sister take to the stage at Monsters of Rock 1983 The late-great Michael Lee Aday - aka Meat Loaf - screams at Monsters of Rock 1983 where he was the penultimate act of the day Late rock legend Meat Loaf backstage at Monsters of Rock 1983 with wife Leslie and daughters Pearl and Amanda A ticket for the fifth Monsters of Rock on Saturday 18th August 1984 when AC/DC became the first band in the event's history to headline twice Eddie Van Halen backstage with The Who's John Entwistle at Monsters of Rock 1984 The late-great Eddie Van Halen walks to the stage at Monsters of Rock 1984 Van Halen brought their pulsating live show to Monsters of Rock 1984 It proved to be the band's final show in the UK with David Lee Roth as their exuberant frontman – he would return to Monsters of Rock four years later as a solo artist Looking resplendent in their matching flamed jackets ZZ Top made the step up to headliners at Monsters of Rock 1985 Eponymous Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi on stage at Monsters of Rock 1985 The New Jersey rockers were touring their second album '7800° Fahrenheit.' San Francisco metallers Metallica made their Monsters of Rock debut on Saturday 17th August 1985 Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi backstage at Monsters of Rock 1985 Ozzy Osbourne headlined the seventh Monsters of Rock on Saturday 16th August with Scorpions Bad News and Warlock also performing the day It was a landmark gig for Def Leppard as it was Rick Allen's first major concert appearance since he lost his left arm following a car crash on 31st December 1984 The sun-kissed crowd at Monsters of Rock 1987 Bon Jovi looking radiant backstage at Monsters of Rock on Saturday 22nd August 1987 Now rock superstars thanks to their blockbuster third album 'Slippery When Wet' Metallica frontman James Hetfield at Monsters of Rock 1987 The band were still on their touring cycle for their masterpiece third studio album 'Master of Puppets.' Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora gets lost in the moment on stage at Monsters of Rock in August 1987 Anthrax are photobombed by Metallica's James Hetfield backstage at Monsters of Rock 1987 Dio backstage at Monsters of Rock in August 1987 It was Ronnie James Dio and co.'s second appearance at Donington Park Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian at Monsters of Rock 1987 As part of their mammoth Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour trek Iron Maiden headlined Monsters of Rock 1988 Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose at Monsters of Rock 1988 two young men lost their lives when there was a surge at the front of the 100,000 strong crowd during the set Aerosmith backstage at Monsters of Rock on Saturday 18th August 1990 the event returned with a reduced capacity of 75,000 people Whitesnake's Adrian Vandenberg during the band's headline slot at Monsters of Rock 1990 The Quireboys and Thunder also performed on the day Whitesnake lynchpin David Coverdale at Monsters of Rock 1990 AC/DC headlined Monsters of Rock for a third time on Saturday 17th August 1991 the band released the concert on VHS as 'Live at Donington 1991.' AC/DC's Malcolm and Angus Young at Monsters of Rock 1991 The impressive line-up also boasted Metallica Metallica frontman James Hetfield at Monsters of Rock 1991 which took place just five days after the band unleashed their blockbuster fifth album 'Metallica' – AKA 'The Black Album.' Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil at Monsters of Rock 1991 It was their second appearance at the legendary event The Black Crowes' vocalist Chris Robinson at Monsters of Rock 1991 where the band opened proceedings With Iron Maiden headlining for a second time the stage at Monsters of Rock 1992 was adorned with Melvyn Grant's tree-like incarnation of Eddie from Iron Maiden's 'Fear of the Dark' album and Mark Wilkinson's demonic Eddie from the Monsters of Rock poster Headliners Iron Maiden backstage at Monsters of Rock on Saturday 22nd August 1992 Their stellar performance was immortalised with the November 1992 live album and VHS video 'Live at Donington' and the set culminated with former guitarist Adrian Smith guesting on 'Running Free.' Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach on stage at Monsters of Rock 1992 Aerosmith's Steven Tyler in his questionable choice of head gear during the band's headline set at Monsters of Rock on Saturday 4th June 1994 There was no event in 1993 as organisers couldn't find a suitable headliner Late-great Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell during the band's set at Monsters of Rock 1994 The view of the main stage at Monsters of Rock 1994 the Donington extravaganza featured two stages and Pride & Glory played the main stage Cry of Love and Headswim on the second stage Pat Badger and Gary Cherone backstage at Monsters of Rock 1994 The view of the glorious crowd from the stage at Monsters of Rock 1994 One Monsters of Rock attendee imbibes a touch too much in 1994 Metallica headlined Donington Park on Saturday 26th August 1995 however it was on the proviso that the Monsters of Rock name was switched for Escape from the Studio '95 The name reflected Metallica's decision to headline while recording the 'Load' album Guns N' Roses legend Slash on stage with his band Slash's Snakepit at Escape from the Studio '95 The very steamy crowd during Metallica's set at Escape from the Studio '95 The final Monsters of Rock at Donington Park took place on Saturday 17th August 1996 Ozzy Osbourne and KISS headlined with Sepultura Paradise Lost and Fear Factory on the main stage Paul Stanley during KISS's closing set at Monsters of Rock 1996 Two young metalheads throw the horns at Monsters of Rock 1996 KISS fans in makeup at Monsters of Rock 1996 A decade after the last event at Donington Park the Monsters of Rock name was revived on Saturday 3rd June 2006 for a one-dayer at Milton Keynes Bowl Thunder frontman and Planet Rock presenter Danny Bowes at Monsters of Rock 2006 Listen to Planet Rock on DAB nationwide, on our Rayo app, online or via your smart speaker (“Play Planet Rock”). 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports was ordered to pay a total of £443 in a case brought before magistrates in Northampton on 17 January 2023 ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £135 and costs of £88 The case against Jordan was proved in his absence after he was caught fishing without a licence at Rycroft Fisheries near Castle Donington on 13 August 2022 A spokesperson for the Environment Agency said: This case shows how seriously the courts take these offences and we hope the penalty will act as a deterrent to any angler who is thinking of breaking fishing byelaws The Environment Agency carries out enforcement work all year round and is supported by partners including the police and the Angling Trust Fisheries enforcement work is intelligence-led targeting known hot-spots and where illegal fishing is reported Anyone with information about illegal fishing activities can contact the Environment Agency Incident Hotline 24/7 on 0800 80 70 60 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 All anglers need a valid Environment Agency rod licence The money raised through the sales of rod licences is re-invested back into the sport and illegal fishing undermines the Environment Agency’s efforts to make fishing sustainable Anyone found fishing illegally may face prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500 A 1-day licence costs from just £6 and an annual licence costs from just £30 (concessions available) Junior licences are free for 13 - 16-year-olds Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details Healthcare provider Mediq has chosen Castle Donington for its UK headquarters The Netherlands headquartered firm – which operates across 14 European countries – has created its largest site to date as it builds its presence in the UK market The 280,000 sq ft facility at East Midlands Distribution Centre will be used for medical healthcare distribution supply The new facility was built to a cost of £30m Mediq UK officially launched in September following the unification by acquisition of H&R Healthcare The group employs 415 people in the UK and 3,000 globally Mediq UK currently operates from several sites around the country but will centre UK operations on Castle Donington over coming months Smaller distribution sites will remain as regional hubs said: “Castle Donington is another milestone in the growth of our UK business and Mediq’s overarching strategy of developing exceptional healthcare solutions for our customers “By investing in our largest site yet – and transforming our processes – we are supporting suppliers and reducing procurement costs for customers including NHS England and a host of other public and private healthcare providers “We are committed to upgrading warehouse and traffic management systems and optimising our operations for swift and accurate deliveries “This is a further demonstration of our commitment to reducing inequalities in health outcomes and improving consistency in both the primary and secondary care markets.” which has 30 loading bays and parking for 44 HGVs was acquired and developed by Derbyshire-based Clowes Developments It has had material handling equipment and racking supplied and installed by Milton Keynes-based Jungheinrich is set to make redundancies at its Castle Donington factory as it looks to “improve operational efficiency.” Sources have told TheBusinessDesk.com that Hypnos has lost the contract to supply beds to hotel giant Premier Inn The news comes just two years after the firm said it was creating 50 jobs at the Castle Donington site and what was an “exciting” time for the company A spokesperson from Hypnos Contract Beds told TheBusinessDesk.com: “We can confirm that we have entered into consultations with a limited number of staff in our production logistics and installation teams at our Castle Donington factory as we look to improve operational efficiency in 2023 under our transformation strategy “We are committed to minimising the impact on those involved and providing care and support to those affected including fostering connections with local employment and support services to help them through this sensitive transition.” Hypnos supplies mattresses to 800 Premier Inn hotels with the chain famously making the pledge that if a guest doesn’t have a great night’s sleep Hypnos didn’t confirm how many jobs would be lost at Castle Donington Digger giant JCB looks set to move operations to the East Midlands Hundreds of warehouse workers at the company's World Logistics site in Tunstall face an uncertain future after JCB looks set to close the warehouse New documents seen by Stoke on Trent Live suggest the firm is planning to cross over into the East Midlands and set up base in Castle Donington The Stoke-on-Trent site currently employs hundreds of staff which would see them based at the SEGRO East Midlands Gateway logistics park Many of the Tunstall-based staff now face an uncertain future Get the latest What's On news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp JCB intends to 'exit' its current site by early 2025 ahead of a move to Leicestershire Logistics giant Maersk intends to maintain an office 'within the Stoke-on-Trent area' after the move the future remains uncertain for up to 200 warehouse and transport workers who must now decide whether to commute from the West Midlands to the East Midlands in a bid to keep their jobs News of the Tunstall closure and move to Castle Donington was made to staff in briefings this week One worker told StokeonTrentLive: "The workers have been told their jobs will effectively be gone by the end of the year The operation is being moved to a site near East Midlands Airport The closure will affect around 150 to 200 shop-floor workers Office workers will be somewhat protected." A second said: "We've all lost our jobs Maersk is the lead logistics provider for the Tunstall warehouse The site has been open for a decade and its staff worked for DHL before being transferred to Unipart The affected warehouse workers will now transfer to Maersk - with transport staff staying with Unipart Both groups will be subject to consultations ahead of the move The Unipart briefing note shared with StokeonTrentLive said: "JCB has worked closely with Maersk to review its long-term logistics strategy the World Logistics site has been at full capacity for some time and a decision has been taken that the site is no longer fit for purpose for JCB's long-term business strategy This is a strategic business decision by JCB and in no way a reflection of the huge commitment JCB says its warehouse has been at 'full capacity for five years' A spokesman added: "The JCB World Logistics facility was commissioned in 2014 as the company’s main central logistics hub the number of machines manufactured by JCB has almost doubled and the facility has been at full capacity for the past five years Today it can only store 50 per cent of JCB inbound container freight prior to distribution to the company’s UK factories This has forced JCB to introduce multiple locations for parts storage a larger facility is essential and a decision has been made to exit the JCB World Logistics warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent by early 2025 and transfer operations to a much larger single location at the East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park This will consolidate multiple warehouse locations into one larger site and provide much needed capacity to support JCB’s future growth plans." The spokesperson added that JCB World Logistics are now "working closely" with employees to discuss their future Discussions are also taking place with the GMB Union over "redeployment opportunities" for affected staff A hospital bed supplier is broadening its operations by acquiring additional space in Castle Donington headquartered at Pegasus Business Park in Leicestershire has recently acquired extra premises at Unit 2 on Hawthorn Road This expansion deal was facilitated by Alicia Lewis said: “Acquiring this additional facility on Hawthorn Road highlights Medstrom’s continued growth and development into 2024 and beyond In addition to recently becoming an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) and investing further in UK manufacturing this acquisition is a commitment to local infrastructure and supporting local employment with the overall aim to maintain our reactive and high-quality customer service.” Lewis added: “It’s been a pleasure working with Medstrom to help them grow and continue to provide their vital service to the NHS Medstrom has space to grow and our landlord client has a high-quality tenant Honouring the section 106 provisions of an agreement with Leicestershire County Council the project created 210 new primary school places in Castle Donington and was completed in return for gaining planning permission for a new 895-home development Seddon completed construction on behalf of a tri-consortium of housebuilders – Miller Homes Seddon has delivered the £4.2m project in time for the new school year facilitating the demand for new school places as a result of the development 1332m² building situated on Welston Road sits at the heart of the new housing development Leicestershire County Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for children and families councillor Deborah Taylor said: “It’s been great to see the work on this new school in Castle Donington coming along over recent months the council works really hard to make sure they have the services and facilities in place to make them great places to live This new school is a great building and demonstrates the results of all that effort I look forward to it opening its doors to its first pupils so they can start their learning in a fantastic environment.” Stuart Fanshaw – business unit director at Seddon added: “Seddon is built on the foundation and belief that people make places, so to build a school in the heart of a new Leicestershire community represents a project deep-rooted in our core values It’s important to meet the demand for school places and help deliver high-quality education to the next generation in the area as we continue our growth in the region.” 98% of the waste produced was recycled off-site with 85% of the project’s subcontractors located within a 30-mile radius of Derby to minimise its carbon footprint Topsoil throughout the site was also reused, with recycled wood used in the school’s reception and the soft play area People from Seddon worked together with the surrounding community to understand their views on the project Fanshaw said this was “to maintain a positive relationship with the neighbouring houses while the project was in development.” “We also accommodated feedback from Gleeds as we executed an adaptable construction model throughout the project to make sure the school became a well-valued addition to this new development.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Building & Construction Today website is the place to come for compelling and informative features news and products for a diverse audience serving a wide construction sector A man who convinced friends and family to invest millions of pounds in his Ponzi scheme to fund his own lifestyle has today been jailed Anthony Vernon Parker was sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday 5 January 2023 after he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation and one count of participating in a fraudulent business The CPS brought the charges against Parker following an investigation by Leicestershire Police after a total of 42 victims were referred to them by Action Fraud claimed to be an investment manager and told clients he would invest their money in a controlled gambling scheme involving currency trading and the stock market This is known as “spread betting” The defendant convinced friends and family members to place money with him for the purposes of this spread betting scheme with others later becoming involved through word of mouth and recommendations He lured clients to invest with him by telling them that his system was “virtually risk-free” whereby returns were paid to clients using other clients’ funds The defendant used the investments to pay “returns” to other clients and to also fund his own lifestyle who was sentenced on the basis of a total amount of unrecoverable losses from 20 victims amounting to £1.09m Analysis of the defendant’s accounts revealed that hundreds of thousands of pounds of this money was spent by Parker on clothing specialist prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service said: “Parker acted with greed to convince dozens of victims to part with their own money under the pretence that he would be using it to make smart investments for them “Many of these investors have suffered significant losses because of their involvement with Parkers’ scheme and he manipulated a large number of people who trusted him with the false picture he painted of his ‘trading.’ “We want to encourage all those who think they’ve been a victim of an investment scam to come forward and report it to bring fraudulent offenders like Parker to justice and we will be pursuing his ill-gotten gains through the Proceeds of Crime Act.”