New head of Derby Cathedral School provides the right footings for success
The new headteacher of a Derby secondary school has jumped into his new role with both feet – and purchased 100 pairs of shoes for students who need them. Within days of starting as headteacher of Derby Cathedral School, Andy Brown purchased shoes and uniform, a gesture that reflects his vision of a school where […]
Papa Johns partners with East Midlands tech experts tocut downtime and serve smarter
Two East Midlands technology firms are helping Papa Johns deliver hotter, fresher pizzas across the UK through a major upgrade to its IT infrastructure. Papa Johns partnered with Nottingham-based Retail Assist and field engineering specialists Barron McCann, headquartered in Derby, to review its nationwide IT support across more than 400 stores. The technology overhaul was […]
Families urged to check out free city-wide wellbeing festival in connection with Derby’s first ‘Baton of Hope’ tour
FREE yoga and workout sessions, cricket activities, face painting, choir performances and a wealth of wellbeing and mental health advice will be on offer at a large family-friendly Derby festival in association with the emotive Baton of Hope tour coming to the city this weekend. The Baton of Hope is the UK’s largest suicide prevention […]
DSP completes turnkey fit-out for new Hayley Dexis Burton-on-Trent facility
Leading interior fit-out specialists DSP (Interiors) has once again helped to grease the wheels of industry, completing a second major project for engineering components firm Hayley Dexis. The design and refurbishment specialist was recently nominated for an award for its work transforming an empty shell into a large bespoke office and warehouse facility for AMS Hayley […]
COSMO marks 12 years of flavours and support for local families
A CITY restaurant has celebrated more than a decade of serving up food from around the globe while raising thousands of pounds for local charities. COSMO Derby, an all-you-can-eat world banqueting restaurant located on London Road, marked its 12th birthday by holding a charity event that raised £680 each for three deserving causes — Derbyshire […]
HUUB achieves a dream as it brings swimming’s “Holy Grail” tech to Derby’s Moorways
Derby performance sportswear firm HUUB has brought a world-leading piece of technology to the city to help give swimmers and triathletes a crucial edge as they prepare for the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028. The firm has installed its Measurement of Active Drag (M.A.D) system at Moorways Sports Village in Moor Lane as part […]
Innovative Derby health and safety software firm wins major global recognition for its groundbreaking technology
Innovative software designer Work Wallet has picked up a major global award for its ground-breaking app, which is helping to make health and safety smarter all over the world. The Derby-based company jointly won the global Risk Excellence IIRSM (International Institute of Risk and Safety Management) award for Technological Innovation Project of the Year, alongside […]
Repton School hits the high notes after appointing acclaimed international classical musician to its staff
A highly acclaimed international musician with a distinguished career in concert halls and recording studios has been appointed to the staff at the prestigious Repton School. Dr Simon Desbruslais, whose career as a trumpet soloist has taken him to the stage worldwide, has joined Repton as Assistant Director of Music where he will be inspiring […]
Leading Derby IT company powering up hundreds of UK schools expands team to meet rising demand
A Derby IT company powering up more than 200 schools and academy trusts across the UK with the latest educational technology has expanded its team to meet rising demand. L.E.A.D. IT Services, which provides technical support and equipment within the education and business sectors, took on eight new schools in one month alone and is […]
Derby to host its own tour of UK’s largest suicide prevention event in September
Derby is to host an emotionally charged city-wide day of free events in September as the UK’s largest suicide prevention initiative comes to the city for the first time. Led by Ilkeston woman Claire Goring who was left devastated when her father took his own life more than 20 years ago, the Baton of Hope […]