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 […]
Sew Sustainable: Oakwood Junior School pupils rework fashion and fundraise for the planet
Pupils at Oakwood Junior School, part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, will start the new school year continuing to learn about the impact of fast fashion and how to make more environmentally responsible choices, as part of a school-wide sustainability project. Children in Years 3 to 5 last academic year explored the environmental damage caused […]
Barron McCann shortlisted for international customer service honour
A Derby technology and engineering company renowned for its success in the retail and hospitality sectors has been shortlisted for an international customer service award. Barron McCann, based in the Meteor Centre, is a finalist in the Supply Chain Excellence Awards which celebrate the highest standards across Europe. The awards set the benchmark for operational […]
Midlands Functional Skills Resources creators see uptick in demand for speaking and listening support as post-Covid students struggle with discussion skills
Functional Skills learners are increasingly struggling with speaking, listening and discussion skills post Covid, say resources providers who have seen a surge in demand in the area. Nottingham-based Pete Middleton and Lyn Calver, who create and supply resources for UK learners undertaking functional skills qualifications, have reported a big increase in need for those requiring […]