Parents say they ‘Couldn’t wish for a better school’ in latest Ofsted report
Pupils enjoy attending a small welcoming school with big ambitions, according to Government inspectors who found the school remains ‘good’ in every category. The Darley Churchtown Church of England School, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), was visited by inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education in December. They found that the […]
Derby students gain first-hand insight into politics on trip to the Houses of Parliament
Students from Murray Park School in Mickleover recently had the opportunity to experience life in politics during a visit to the Houses of Parliament in London. Thirty Year 10 and 11 pupils, as part of their citizenship and democracy module, took part in the trip, which directly supported their GCSE studies. The visit included sitting […]
Global science company appoints long-standing team member as new general manager at UK Technical Centre in Derbyshire
Global science company Lubrizol has appointed a new general manager for its flagship UK Research & Development centre at Hazelwood in Derbyshire. With her new role as general manager, Helena Cressey takes on responsibility for Lubrizol’s UK Technical Centre set in a former stately home and 88 acres of beautiful countryside near Duffield – where […]
Derbyshire school described as a warm, supportive and nurturing community
A Derbyshire school has demonstrated its commitment to its motto, “Let all that you do, be done in love,” according to Government inspectors who rated it ‘Good’ in all areas. The Scargill Church of England School, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), was visited by inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education […]
Businesses thanked for stepping up to the plate to provide weekly meals for YMCA Derbyshire
Businesses working in IT, accountancy, PR and much more have been warmly thanked for stepping away from their desks to cook meals for the community at YMCA Derbyshire’s campus in Derby. YMCA Derbyshire runs a monthly project at its London Road base, working with businesses and partner organisations who undertake to pay for and cook […]
Oakwood Junior School celebrates football wins
Oakwood Junior School children are kicking off the new term celebrating their football wins. The school in Holbrook Road, part of Odyssey Collaborative Trust, hosted its first football tournament in aid of Derby County Community Trust’s Kenya Appeal while the girls’ football team won its league for the third year in a row. Head of PE, Joshua […]
Mortgage and Finance Arena finds its own new home for 2025
An independent Derby mortgage and financial advice firm, celebrating 10 years of service, has moved into new Pride Park premises ready for one of its busiest times of the year. Suzanne Bradshaw, managing director of Mortgage and Finance Arena, said advice on debt consolidation and unsecured business loans is in demand during January when the […]
UK small businesses looking towards Bluesky after becoming “frustrated” with Twitter/X
A growing number of the UK small businesses are getting “frustrated” with Twitter/X and are looking into alternative social media platforms, according to a Derby UK digital marketing firm. JDR Group, which specialises in working with SMEs and has nearly 3,000 clients based across the country on its books, says more and more clients are […]
Alton Valley ends year on a high with £7m turnover
A Derby-based technology company is celebrating an extraordinary year of growth and innovation, closing 2024 with a record-breaking £7 million turnover – successfully quadrupling revenue in just three years. Alton Valley, based on Pride Park, has grown from a start-up into a trusted supplier of advanced network and security solutions, primarily serving the defence engineering sector. […]
Lubrizol employee says opting for a degree apprenticeship has “massive benefits” after capping off six years with top university prize
A Derbyshire science company employee is officially top of the class after winning a university prize for his work completing a six-year degree apprenticeship entirely funded by his employers. Ben Lewin, a control specialist at Derbyshire science company Lubrizol, is a first class student after winning the “Engineering Apprenticeship Excellence Award” from Sheffield Hallam University […]