Artist Millie has designs on growth after winning a Dragons’ Den-style competition
A Derby student who sells their original artwork to buyers worldwide has won a year’s business support from a Derby digital marketing firm after winning a Dragons’ Den-style pitching competition. Millie Crabtree, who operates an online brand called Sugaarloaf, beat off competition from a line-up of hopefuls in the Digital Impact Mentorship competition, which was […]
Derbyshire Calm in a Box founder urges businesses to help employees “reset” with innovative week-long ‘CALMFest’ raising funds for mental health charity Mind
A Derbyshire founder specialising in supporting business leaders through transformation has launched her innovative wellbeing festival for 2025. Sarah Markham, whose company Calm in a Box works with companies across the UK to help teams function better through consultancy, workshops and coaching, has opened up applications for her highly popular CALMFest in 2025. Now in […]
Sustainable Derbyshire company TDP shows its heart this Valentine’s Day after providing bright pink and lilac seating to iconic love locks project near Bakewell
A Derbyshire business making outdoor furniture from recycled plastic has shown love is in the air after providing vibrant pink and lilac seating at the heart of the iconic “love locker” project at Thornbridge Hall unveiled on Valentine’s Day. Kings Award winning company TDP has put its heart and soul into the community project which […]
Acres boss voices passion for National Apprenticeship Week after creating work opportunities for 100 young people
A Derbyshire business owner has marked National Apprenticeship Week by reporting his determination to keep improving life chances for young people, by offering valuable opportunities in the workplace as an alternative to costly university education. Luke Parker, managing director of Acres Engineering – which makes bespoke engineered products for a range of clients – takes […]
Young Manchester scientist says Lubrizol degree apprenticeship is “like a dream” as company advertises more roles during National Apprenticeship Week
A 22-year-old has marked National Apprenticeship Week this February by telling how his opportunity at Manchester science company Lubrizol is like a dream come true. Lennox Munjoma is a Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprentice at the company’s site in Blackley, giving him the opportunity to obtain a debt-free degree while also gaining valuable hands-on experience. Now […]
Derbyshire relationships expert Jenny Jarvis from Q Branch Consulting shines light on her own life – warts and all – in new book designed to help others
A Derbyshire relationships expert and business founder has penned a self-help book with a difference – she’s put herself on the therapist’s couch and written it about her own life. Q Branch Consulting co-founder Jenny Jarvis is launching her book: Life’s Just One Big Drama, on Valentine’s Day to highlight her aims in helping others […]
William Gilbert….ARE YOU READY?!
One of the stars of the BBC series Gladiators, Zack George – also known as Steel – has paid a visit to William Gilbert CofE Primary School in Derbyshire, where he led a workshop for pupils to promote good health and wellbeing. The former UK’s fittest man, has launched his initiative ‘Zacktiv’ in a personal […]
Dressing to express adds up for children at Odyssey Collaborative Trust schools
Children at Odyssey Collaborative Trust schools embraced two national events designed to inspire a love of numbers and support mental health. At Beaufort Primary School, children across all age groups took part in the charity Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme of the week was “know yourself, grow yourself’. Pupils dressed up in clothes which […]
Derby students are looking for their own fairy godmothers to get them to the ball
Students at a Derby school are looking to the community to ‘make their dream come true’ with a £10 donation, for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of a school prom. Due to a lack of funds after government cuts this year, the prom committee at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, is asking the Derby community […]
Derby education leader to sit on Government Honours Committee
Clive Lawrence OBE has been appointed as an independent member of the Government’s Education Honours Committee. The role will involve recommending those within the education sector who should be awarded national honours. Born and bred in Derby, Clive is currently Chief Education Officer at Esteem Multi-Academy Trust which specialises in Special Educational Needs and /or Disabilities […]