Derby’s COSMO Restaurant serves up the futurewith city’s first robot waiter
A DERBY eat-all-you-want restaurant is the first in the city to invest in high-tech hospitality – with the introduction of a state-of-the-art robot waiter. COSMO Derby, located on London Road, has welcomed Bella, a futuristic new team member designed to interact with customers and enhance the dining experience. Bella helps deliver drinks, navigates the restaurant […]
Once homeless Derventio Housing Trust residents given free plants and gardening tips after finding peace in growing their own
Derventio Housing Trust residents finding healing through gardening after being homeless have been helped grow greener fingers by a highly valued local horticultural project. Derventio Housing Trust, which is providing accommodation to more than 60 people in Warwick and Leamington Spa who would otherwise be homeless, has this year seen a big increase in residents […]
Outstanding special moments as long-serving governors step down
TWO long-serving governors are stepping down after ten years at a specialist Derby school, saying they feel their role is complete now the school is consistently rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Janet Hall and Heather Flockton – both with extensive experience in education – stepped forward as governors over ten years ago at the […]
Derbyshire primary school goes to the top of the class after huge tech overhaul
A Derbyshire primary school set in a building dating back more than 100 years is now at the forefront of the latest technology after a major new tech overhaul completed this term. Howitt Primary Community School – originally founded by Victorians Mary and William Howitt and housed in an early 20th century building – is now […]
Charity dog show calls for canine stars
Organisers of a charity dog show are appealing for golden oldies, sausage-catching superstars and pooches with irresistible puppy eyes to enter their competition this weekend. The show is being held on Saturday (July 19) as part of Radbourne Summer Fete, an annual event held in the grounds of Radbourne Hall, near Mickleover. The dog show […]
Leading Derby schools tech firm sees explosion in demand for 3D printing in primaries
A leading Derby tech firm supporting more than 200 schools and academy trusts with their IT has seen an explosion in demand for 3D printing at primary level. Pride Park based L.E.A.D. IT Services is getting increasing numbers of inquiries every day from primary schools keen for young pupils to try out the wonders of […]
Murray Park students embrace life in China
STUDENTS from a Derby secondary school have returned from a cultural exchange visit to China with glowing praise for the country’s school system — even saying they preferred their style of learning. Pupils from Murray Park School in Mickleover travelled to Hefei as part of a visit arranged through the Global Schools Alliance, where they experienced first-hand […]
Firms warned to be aware of “massive change” as web search switches to Chat GPT
A Derby digital marketing agency is warning companies to be aware of a massive change in internet searching with more and more people using Chat GPT to find what they need online. Will Williamson, a director of JDR Group, says firms could lose out on web traffic and sales if they don’t respond to the […]
Brave siblings take the plunge for charity
Three courageous siblings took fundraising to new heights this month by abseiling 80ft off Millers Dale Viaduct in Derbyshire – raising more than £500 for a cancer support charity. Olivia Priestley (23) and her twin brothers, Harrison and Mason Priestley (20), completed the daring challenge as part of Derby-based DSP Interiors’ ongoing commitment to supporting […]
Free business boost for entrepreneurs as TMLA launches digital marketing bootcamp
ENTREPRENEURS are being invited to give their businesses a boost by signing up to a free digital skills bootcamp being run by an award-winning Midlands marketing academy. The Marketing and Leadership Academy (TMLA) is offering self-employed people the opportunity to take part in its intensive, hands-on Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp, which is designed to build […]