Derby mum hosts fabulous ‘Be You’ charity ball to mark 30th birthday of daughter who died by suicide
A Derby mum left heartbroken after her daughter took her own life is channelling her grief into a special fundraising ball in aid of two local charities supporting children “so they don’t fall between the cracks”. Mortgage advisor Kerry Anderson is determined to do something positive to mark what would have been the 30th birthday […]
Acres Engineering“sets national benchmark” after winning prestigious national manufacturing award
A Derbyshire business is “setting a national benchmark” after winning a major UK award for its trail-blazing work creating opportunities for young people in manufacturing. Acres Engineering, based in Melbourne, won the Manufacturing Impact category at the MAKE UK National Manufacturing Awards in London in a category which included big hitters such as Siemens Mobility, […]
East Midlands’ leading Education Technology and school leadership conference and expo returns to Derby this Spring in landmark education partnership
Derby will host the East Midlands’ largest combined education technology and academy trust leadership conference and expo this Spring in a landmark new partnership. Pride Park based technology provider L.E.A.D. IT Services is joining forces with MATNetworks, an influential multi academy trust and school leaders networking organisation – which hosts popular education conferences around the […]
Knights set to star as Nottinghamshire County Show returns in May
The Nottinghamshire County Show 2026, one of the county’s most loved family attractions celebrating food, farming and the countryside, will return to Newark Showground on 9 May 2026. New for 2026, and headlining the main ring, will be the re-enactment group Knights of Nottingham, bringing a spectacular display of horsemanship and medieval-style action to the […]
Derbyshire’s Dan Miller appears on The Apprentice as proud parents look on
The parents of a Derbyshire candidate appearing on The Apprentice have spoken of their pride at seeing their son on prime-time TV and say they are pleased he stayed true to himself. Dan Miller, originally from Smalley and the founder of careers company Young Professionals, is taking part in the programme’s 20th series, which launched […]
Jatt Life set to cash in on UK/India trade agreement as it launches 2026 global expansion
UK spirits brand Jatt Life is taking advantage of Britain’s new free trade agreement with India by undertaking a major launch of its award-winning luxury vodka across the country as part of a global expansion. The West Midlands drinks firm has begun supplying its five-times filtered vodka into seven states across India, ready to capitalise on […]
Derby entrepreneur announced as candidate on BBC’s The Apprentice
AN entrepreneur from Derby has been announced as a candidate on the upcoming series of BBC One’s The Apprentice – beating thousands of applicants for a place on the TV show. Dan Miller, who is originally from Smalley and the founder of careers company Young Professionals, will appear in the programme’s 20th series, which launches […]
Penguin PR welcomes new team member
A Midlands-based public relations firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Hancock as PR Account Manager, strengthening the team with marketing and brand expertise. Olivia brings marketing and communications experience to Penguin PR, having spent the past ten years working in marketing roles within the independent education sector. With an English degree from […]
Derby entrepreneur reveals how a bedroom start-up became a multi-million-pound careers business
An entrepreneur who built a multi-million-pound business from his bedroom in Derby has paid tribute to the city that gave him his start. Dan Miller, 27, who grew up in Smalley, founded Young Professionals UK on a laptop in his bedroom while he was still in the sixth form at Trent College. While just 17 […]
Esteem Multi Academy Trust opens multi-million pound sports hall in Staffordshire special school named after former teacher
A specialist Staffordshire secondary school catering for teenagers with special needs has cut the ribbon on a brand new multi-use sports hall named after a former PE teacher. Fountains High School in Stretton has now opened its new fully accessible, state-of-the-art £2.5million multi-use hall allowing students with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy sports […]