Sparkly Santas, elves and reindeer from Derbyshire charity ride out to make Christmas special for children facing an uncertain future
Santas, elves and reindeer took to the road on specially lit-up motorbikes to bring Christmas presents to poorly Derbyshire children courtesy of a much-loved family charity. A group of 28 festive motorbike riders revved their way around many miles of roads across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire bringing presents and cheer to children, as part of […]
Retention and motivation of older members of staff will be key to success in 2023, says director of BMcPrecept
The biggest challenge for employers in 2023 will be retaining and motivating their older members of staff, says the boss of a leading HR & Employment Law firm. Rob Tice, director of growing Derby business BMcPrecept, sees continued challenges for businesses across the UK in the new year and is urging bosses to think of […]
Business Predictions for 2023 – Kul Mahay, leadership and emotional intelligence expert
A top leadership expert believes that creating cultures that focus on staff retention and confidence will be critical for most organisations in 2023. With further industrial action planned across both the public and private sector – and more than one million working days lost to strike action by the end of December, according to the […]
Students at a Derby’s Alvaston Moor Academy “amazed” by heart-warming message from top footballer
Students at Derby secondary Alvaston Moor Academy were left amazed by a heart-warming message sent specially by a top footballer. Ben Brereton Diaz, star striker for Championship club Blackburn Rovers, posted a video message to the school after seeing a picture of academy principal Michelle Strong wearing one of the club’s shirts in aid of […]
Annie’s iconic Elvis burger is back in the building after its recipe gets all shook up with nut-free peanut butter
A burger which was inspired by The King, Elvis Presley, and became one of an East Midlands restaurant chain’s biggest – and most divisive sellers – has been restored to the menu after it was taken off sale a year-and-a-half ago. Called simply The Elvis, the recipe instantly won a legion of fans at Annie’s […]
Families in Derby enjoy hot meal at The Bemrose School, thanks to Iceland School Supper Club
Families in Derby were treated to a hot dinner and hospitality at a city school, thanks to a nationwide initiative from supermarket Iceland Foods. More than 60 people enjoyed pasta and garlic bread, jacket potatoes and beans at The Bemrose School’s primary phase after Iceland’s pledge to support families through the cost-of-living crisis this winter. […]
L.E.A.D. IT Services completes year of fundraising by donning festive knits for Christmas Jumper Day
A leading IT company in Derby is doing its bit for good causes in the run-up to Christmas. L.E.A.D. IT Services, who are based in the CUBO co-working space in Victoria Street, Derby, raised £80 for Save the Children UK by wearing festive jumpers. It completes a busy 12 months of fundraising for various charities. […]
Derby’s Alphageek helps ease the cost of living for its staff as it launches its own Greggs-style profit-share scheme
A Derby digital agency is easing the cost of living for its young staff members by launching a co-operative-style profit share to boost their earnings every month. Alphageek Digital, based at Cubo in Victoria Street, brought in the scheme at the start of the month to add extra money to its 16-strong workforce’s incomes in […]
Smith Partnership Solicitors bring light to the high street as they spread Christmas cheer
Smith Partnership Solicitors is bringing Christmas cheer to the high street this year through donating decorations and mugs to charity and lighting up its headquarters in Friar Gate. The company, which has offices across the East Midlands, has created a new, festive display in its Derby window and has donated all its previous decorations to […]
Staff and pupils celebrate ‘good’ report
A Nottingham secondary school has been described as happy and caring by Government inspectors who have continued to rate it ‘good’ following a recent inspection. Pupils at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, in Billborough, were found to be friendly and polite, with high levels of punctuality and a desire to learn. They also told inspectors from Ofsted […]