SureScreen appoints new CEO to help stay at the cutting edge of diagnostic innovation
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of diagnostic testing kits has appointed a new chief executive to drive its operations and deliver new innovations designed to tackle the world’s latest health crises. Derby-based SureScreen Diagnostics says the appointment of Andrew Wilcher in the CEO role is a significant development that will pave the way for […]
Lees Brook Academy becomes one of county’s biggest Duke of Edinburgh award providers with tireless work to improve accessibility
A Derby school has become one of the biggest providers of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards in the county, going above and beyond to make sure all pupils can access the scheme. The awards aim to empower young people, supporting them to overcome obstacles, build confidence and resilience through physical challenges, skills building and […]
Nottingham’s The Wells Academy pupils say “thank you for the music” after school funds free instrument lessons
Students at Nottingham secondary The Wells Academy have been benefiting from free musical instrument lessons after school leaders decided to fund them from its own budget. Normally families would pay around £14 for a half-hour individual instrument lesson for their children, but at The Wells Academy in Mapperley, students are benefiting from them for free. […]
Derbyshire company turns Christmas angel for Mencap residents who suffered isolation during Covid
Derbyshire science company Lubrizol has helped put the sparkle into Christmas for people with learning difficulties who were forced apart during Covid – by helping fund a slap-up festive bash. Staff at Belper Mencap, which supports people in the area who have learning difficulties, are this year putting on the organisation’s first big Christmas party […]
Derby dad launches Derventio’s charity appeal after it helped him get back on his feet, with £49.98 boots
A Derby dad who has been helped back on his feet by a charitable fund which bought him a pair of steel-capped boots is urging businesses and individuals to lend their support so others can also benefit. Gary Turnbull, a 32-year-old dad from Derby, is one of more than 130 people to have been helped […]
From sleeping rough in the pouring rain to taking part in mock interviews with secondary school pupils; why volunteering is so important to Penguin PR
PENGUINS are flock animals. They’re sociable and, above all, they stick together. They care about their community and the same can be said for Penguin PR – which is why we’re championing volunteering ahead of International Volunteers’ Day. We’re based in Derby – with a second office in Chesterfield – and there are several charities […]
Autumn budget is fair given huge task facing the Government – but there are tough times ahead, says Vibrant Accountancy owner Bev Wakefield
The owner of an award-winning accountancy company believes that the Autumn budget is fair, given the huge task the Government has in turning around the UK’s economy. Bev Wakefield, business champion and owner of Derby-based Vibrant Accountancy, says that this was a welcome statement in comparison to what we were led to believe but warned […]
Derby City Council careers scheme E4E hopes that award recognition will help with plea for volunteers
A careers initiative that helps thousands of secondary school pupils across Derby is hoping that being shortlisted for a regional award will help with its plea for more volunteers. E4E was set up by Derby City Council in 2014. It provides CV writing workshops, mock interviews, mentoring and ‘Dragons Den’ style Enterprise Challenge Day, where […]
TV star Jon Richardson and his funny friends help raise more than £12k for community fund set up by Chesterfield schools’ trust
TV star Jon Richardson and his wife Lucy Beaumont have helped raise more than £12k for families in need after taking part in an evening of comedy at a Chesterfield school. The Eight Out of 10 Cats comedian – and friends – entertained 500 members of the public at a special event held at Netherthorpe […]
Derby car dealers help drive forward children’s charity with new partnership announcement
Derby car dealers Pentagon Vauxhall are getting into the driving seat of a much-loved children’s charity after announcing a new partnership. Staff at the Vauxhall dealers on Pentagon Island will be undertaking a range of activities to raise funds for the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre. The charity has been going for 131 years and offers […]