Nine Dots Development hits record revenue of £1.1million in eight weeks after launching new funded AI and digital programmes
Leading training provider Nine Dots Development has reported its strongest two months in 11 years of business after launching new cutting-edge AI and digital funded programmes this Spring. The Derby-based company which provides funded learning programmes as well as training in HR, management and leadership to companies around the world, launched its digital arm this […]
King’s Award-winning Acres Engineering expands defence work with first products supporting RBSL’s new armoured Boxer vehicles
King’s Award-winning Derbyshire manufacturer Acres Engineering is expanding its defence work after delivering its first products helping ramp up production of the mammoth new Boxer armoured vehicle for the British Army. Melbourne-based Acres has delivered its first specially commissioned safety-critical products helping armoured vehicle maker Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)’s produce hundreds of the Boxer. […]
Public invited to Open Day at Derventio Housing Trust homeless project that’s helping to rebuild lives
A highly valued Derbyshire homeless project is holding an open day in July so visitors can see for themselves how lives are being rebuilt through gardening, craft, bicycle repair and mentorship. All are welcome to the open day hosted by award-winning Derventio Housing Trust at its Growing Lives day centre in Ilkeston, Cotmanhay, on July […]
Derby workplace specialist transforms empty office into flagship UK service head office for global technology firm
A Derby workplace design and fit-out specialist has completed the transformation of an empty office shell into a modern UK service head office for a leading global technology company. DSP (Interiors), based in Derby, was appointed by Syntegon Technology UK to create its new UK Service head office at Pentagon House, delivering a full fit-out […]
Young eco champions help transform school grounds and earn Green Flag Award
Pupils at Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School have been recognised for their commitment to the environment after helping transform an unused patch of land into a thriving forest learning area. The school, on Queens Drive in Swadlincote, has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of its ongoing environmental work – much of it driven […]
Nine-year-old Toby is on a roll as ice hockey career takes off
A Derbyshire schoolboy is fast becoming one to watch on the ice after being selected to represent an elite British team at one of Europe’s largest junior ice hockey tournaments. Toby Mangnall, a year five pupil at Long Lane Church of England Primary School – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – is following the elite […]
Outstanding Derbyshire SEND school creates 70 new places and tackles employment gap affecting 98.2% of adults with learning disabilities
An Outstanding Derbyshire SEND school is creating 70 new specialist places and expanding a pioneering employment-focused programme designed to tackle one of the biggest inequalities facing young people with learning disabilities. Brackenfield SEND School in Long Eaton has opened The Orchard, a ground-breaking new facility that will support an additional 70 secondary-aged pupils while significantly […]
Acres Engineering unveils moving memorial to ‘forgotten’ World War Two maritime disaster
AWARD-WINNING Acres Engineering has unveiled a moving memorial to a ‘forgotten’ 1940 maritime disaster which claimed more than twice as many lives as Titanic – including the managing director’s great uncle. The Melbourne based metal fabrication company designed and made the special memorial to HMT Lancastria whose sinking is one of the least known events […]
Runner vs Rider: Birthday boy Phil takes on HUUB boss Dean in a 100-mile charity Chopper challenge
A Derby man is preparing to celebrate his 60th birthday by running 100 miles in 24 hours – with a friend in hot pursuit on a vintage Raleigh Chopper bike. Phil Mason will take on the mammoth challenge on June 19, running from Preston Brook, near Warrington, to Derby city centre along the Trent & […]
Government’s social media ban oversimplifies a complex issue, according to Derby marketer
A Derby marketer who gives talks on mental health to young people and their parents says the Government’s plans to ban social media for under-16s “oversimplifies a complex issue”. Anna Hutton, co-founder of city creative communications firm MacMartin, believes the move, which was announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer this week, represents a simplistic […]