An accountancy firm has moved into the former offices of a weekly newspaper.

Chartered accountants and business advisers Duncan & Toplis have taken on the Loughborough Echo’s former home at Royal Way.

The Echo left the building for the Ark Business Centre, on Gordon Road, Loughborough, in 2017.

Last year staff were relocated to the office of the Leicester Mercury, along with journalists from the Hinckley Times.

The office on Royal Way, Loughborough

Julie Chapman, director of Duncan & Toplis, told business news website The Business Desk: “When we acquired our Loughborough office in 2015, our ambition was to ensure that we retained the dedication and personal touch of a small, local practice while also unlocking the huge range of advantages of being part of a larger company with global connections.

“Five years on, we’re making the next big step of supporting our future growth with new premises in the town so we can help more companies and individuals to reach their goals and fulfil their potential.

“Of course, at a time when people are working from home as much as they can – including our own team – I can understand why it might come as a surprise to see us investing in office space.

“But this reflects just how far we’ve come and just how serious we are about the future of our business in Loughborough and Leicestershire.

“2020 has been a tough year, but it’s now our collective responsibility to move forward, supporting one another to thrive, not just survive.

“This area is one of the best places to do business in the country and we want to help businesses across all sectors to seize every opportunity and bounce back stronger than ever.”