Prestigious Time Out listing gives Derby a “huge opportunity to impress”
The team behind Derby’s campaign to attract visitors says the city has “a huge opportunity to impress” after it was included in a national magazine’s list of the best destinations to visit during 2026. The Destination Derby Board, which helps drives tourism and economic growth for the city, welcomed its inclusion in the 14-strong list […]
Boxing champion Alan Graves Jr donates huge £30,000 to Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre after winning ‘Homecoming’ fight
A boxing champion from Derby has donated a whopping £30,000 to the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity after being watched by thousands winning a landmark ‘Homecoming’ fight in the city. Former World Middleweight Champion Alan Graves Jr knocked out Germany’s David Kerkmann in the ring at Vaillant Live on December 20 and following the encounter […]
Derby-based Precept Recruit launches to help regional firms tackle the talent challenge
A new recruitment consultancy has officially launched in Derby to support growing organisations across the East Midlands and beyond find, hire and retain exceptional talent. Seasoned recruiter Dee Fletcher, who has operated in the East Midlands market for almost two decades, has launched Precept Recruit, a sister company to employment law and HR specialists, Precept. […]
Derby design director shortlisted for two major leadership awards
A Derby design director has been shortlisted for two major leadership awards recognising more than two decades of outstanding contribution, leadership and mentorship for the long-established interiors business. Aaron Buchan, Design Director at DSP (Interiors) Ltd, has been named a finalist in both the Company Leader (up to 50 employees) category and Mentor of the […]
Derby EdTech firm sees surge in enquiries as schools brace for new Ofsted framework
Signs are pointing to a strong 2026 for the EdTech sector, according to Midland’s software company Derventio Education, which has been inundated with enquiries after attending a national exhibition for school leaders. The Derby-based firm which is behind SchooliP – a leading education platform used by more than 850 schools across the world – recently […]
Bemrose School’s pupil-focused approach drives attendance success
A Derby secondary school has achieved better-than-average attendance after taking the time to listen to its pupils. By listening to feedback gathered through its ‘Pupil Voice’ initiative – a scheme where pupils come together to make suggestions to teachers or share their views on school life – staff at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, […]
NFU Mutual turns Santa for Derventio Housing Trust residents facing a lonely Christmas
Kind-hearted employees at NFU Mutual in Stratford-upon-Avon have helped brighten Christmas for Warwickshire people living in housing trust properties who would otherwise be homeless. Staff at the National Intermediary Services department at NFU Mutual have clubbed together to create 14 treat-laden Christmas boxes destined for residents living in Derventio Housing Trust properties in Warwick. The […]
Gillotts Funeral Directors helps bereaved families in Selston by sponsoring new grief support group
Nottinghamshire-based Gillotts Funeral Directors has been helping bereaved people with the grieving process by sponsoring a valuable new free support group in Selston. Paula Daley, a psychotherapist who is the founder of Revive Counselling and Wellbeing Community Interest Company (CIC) at the Tin Hat Centre in Selston, has said she is extremely grateful to […]
Alphageek steps in to help poorly children sleep comfortably in hospital over Christmas
A Derby digital marketing agency has stepped in to help poorly children who are having to spend Christmas in hospital to sleep comfortably by donating dozens of cuddly, heatable toy elves. Alphageek handed over the elves to the team at Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity, which will share them with ward staff to ensure young […]
Autistic Derby teenager excluded from school shines at work in partnership between L.E.A.D. IT Services and Transition2
An autistic Derby 19-year-old has been flourishing in the workplace through a powerful partnership between Derby City Council’s skills and support hub Transition2 and L.E.A.D. IT Services. Shae Ormond was excluded from school for a year but has now been given a chance to shine with a weekly work placement at leading technical organisation L.E.A.D. […]