Staff united in praise as Cosy Direct is hailed a great place to work
A Midlands business where staff get a day’s holiday on their birthday and are rewarded if they refer a friend has been recognised as one of the best places in the country to work. Cosy Direct, based in Fauld, near Tutbury, has been named in the 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality & Leisure […]
Repton Prep pupils celebrate Roald Dahl Day with magic and imagination
From a world of pure imagination to the classroom, pupils stepped into the pages of their favourite books to celebrate one of their school’s most famous alumni. Children at Repton Prep celebrated Roald Dahl Day by dressing up as some of the author’s most beloved characters. The acclaimed writer, who attended Repton School himself, remains […]
Derbyshire brand consultancy start-up to expand the team after seeing remarkable growth in first 18 months
Founders of an award-winning Derbyshire brand strategy consultancy are growing their team after seeing remarkable growth in their first 18 months. Matt Clutterham and Jenny Jarvis, founders of unique brand and human transformation business Q Branch Consulting, have seen growth of more than 40 per cent in their first 18 months, defying the UK business […]
Promethean Particles is hailed as a 2025 WIRED Trailblazer
Pioneering Nottingham chemical firm Promethean Particles has been named among the leading startup companies for its cutting-edge work at the forefront of the fight against climate change. The company, based on Midland Way, has been selected as one of 2025‘s WIRED Trailblazers – an annual line-up of the country’s most innovative small and mid-sized high-growth […]
Unique free immersive ‘lullaby’ installation with giant crescent moon, huge daffodil and revolving mobile comes to Derby this month
Visitors to Derby Museum and Art Gallery will be able to climb on a glowing crescent moon, lie under a giant rotating mobile, curl up next to a huge daffodil and be soothed by the magic of bedtime at a special free exhibition being staged in the city this month. The fully immersive ‘Nightlight Lullabies’ […]
Summer school popularity sees numbers more than double
A summer school designed to reassure pupils moving up to secondary school proved to be so popular that more than double the number of children expected turned up. Pupils enjoyed two weeks of fun, friendship, and engaging activities as part of a summer enrichment scheme at The Bemrose School on Uttoxeter Road, designed to give children […]
Derbyshire vets launch unique pet crematorium to help owners say kinder goodbyes
Animal lovers will be able to say a loving final goodbye to their faithful friends with the launch of a beautifully appointed new pet crematorium in Derbyshire this month that owners believe is one of a kind in the UK. John and Catherine Rosie, owners of the VetCare@Home practice, are inviting the public to view […]
Grant programme helps Derventio Housing Trust transform spaces for homeless young people
Derbyshire social landlord Derventio Housing Trust is transforming the spaces of the young people it supports thanks to Centrepoint and Nationwide ‘Fairer Futures’ grant programme, More Than a Roof. Derventio provides accommodation to around 1200 people in the UK who would otherwise not have a home, along with additional support programmes to help residents on […]
Long-standing Notts funeral firm partner notches up 30 years’ service helping families say their last goodbyes
A long-standing Nottinghamshire funeral firm partner is keeping things in the family after three decades of loyal service helping loved ones say their last goodbyes. Joanne Hutsby, a partner in Gillotts Family Funeral Directors – which has branches in Stapleford, Eastwood, Kimberley, Selston and Heanor – has celebrated her 30-year anniversary at the firm. […]
Repton School named Best for Sport in prestigious guide
Repton School has been recognised as the UK’s leading independent school for sport thanks to its exceptional coaching, world-class facilities and outstanding results. The prestigious accolade, awarded by The Week Independent Schools Guide, named the Derbyshire school “Best for Sport”, commending its unique balance of high-performance programmes and inclusive opportunities for all pupils. At Repton, […]