SureScreen Diagnostics new COVID and flu combined test becomes the first to gain UK approval as fears grow over forthcoming winter “twindemic”
A new rapid lateral flow test designed to detect both flu and COVID at the same time has become the first to be approved in the UK to help save lives during the coming months as the country braces itself for an expected winter “twindemic”. Test manufacturer SureScreen Diagnostics says it has now been given […]
Experienced Residential Property Lawyer Julie joins Smith Partnership as caseloads continue to grow
A highly experienced residential property lawyer has been recruited to help a Derby law firm deal with a huge increase in case work across all five of its regional offices. Julie Tomasik, who has more than 40 years’ experience in the industry, has joined Smith Partnership as its head of conveyancing and started her new […]
Derby County author Ryan Hills to share stories from Jim Smith’s remarkable time as manager of the Rams at Derby Book Festival
Derby County supporter Ryan Hills will be talking about how the Rams became world leaders in technology and football analysis under manager Jim Smith, after being announced as one of the guest authors at this year’s autumn edition of the Derby Book Festival. Ryan, whose book ‘Groundwork’ has been a huge hit with Derby County […]
School children chalking up colourful playtimes with the help of Derbyshire-based science company Lubrizol
Hundreds of children at a large Derby primary school where play is deemed as important as lessons have been chalking up some great times with the helping hand of a local company. Pupils of all ages from Arboretum Primary School, based at Corden Street in Normanton – which has more than 600 children on […]
Roma heritage students look to the future thanks to help from Alvaston Moor Academy
Students of Roma heritage at a Derby secondary school have been given a helping hand in their future careers thanks to a special funding scheme. Alvaston Moor Academy on Bracken’s Lane has been working to help students of Roma heritage find the best education and employment opportunities after they leave their studies there. The school […]
Allestree Woodlands students’ winning posters promote anti-racism charity
A national charity is using artwork by two Allestree Woodlands School students to call for an end to racism. During Black History Month, schools and workplaces across the country are preparing to don their red clothes for National Wear Red Day (October 21) – a day created by the charity Show Racism the Red Card […]
Annie’s Burger Shack’s fiendish Trick or Treat special is a hit with fans as restaurant gears up for Halloween
A Halloween-themed burger which makes diners pick between a Trick or a Treat at the end of their meal is going down frighteningly well with customers visiting an iconic Nottingham restaurant. Annie’s Burger Shack says that its latest creation, which also incorporates ingredients representing Mexico’s Day of the Dead, is proving to be a hit […]
Our Future – the Government-backed careers project piloted in Derby – reveals impact of volunteers from various industries
A GROUND-BREAKING, Government-funded project aimed at raising and broadening aspirations of primary aged children and challenging gender stereotypes in some of the poorest areas in the East Midlands has been hailed a success. The Our Future project was launched in the city in 2019 with funding and support from the Department for Education through the […]
Change of mindset is needed by Met Police if they’re to make a difference, says ex-police chief Kul Mahay as UK marks Black History Month
STOP chasing diversity targets – and take action. Those are the strong words from a leading culture change expert who spent more than 30 years working for the police and was, at one point, one of the UK’s most senior Asian officers. Kul Mahay, whose appointment pioneered the way for many other BAME officers and […]
New principal aiming high for pupils at Lees Brook Academy
“Before pupils have their first lesson at Lees Brook Academy, they go to university.” Clare Watson’s passion for raising students’ aspirations at Lees Brook Academy is clear from this one statement. As the new principal of the Morley Road school in Chaddesden, she wanted all Year 7 pupils to visit the University of Derby before they […]