Gigabit Networks flicks the switch to give Derby a “once in a generation” internet super-boost
An award-winning internet supplier has cut the ribbon to begin to offering thousands of Derby homes and businesses access to the city’s new full-fibre internet network, describing it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to prosper”. Gigabit Networks joined forces with Derby Mayor Councillor Robin Wood to officially launch its service at a ceremony held last night […]
New Warhammer exhibition goes back to the start of the Newark-born gaming phenomenon that conquered the world
A display of artwork and dioramas from the Newark company that created Warhammer, the tabletop game that grew into a worldwide phenomenon, is taking place this week. Harry the Hammer & Friends: An exhibition of art from the early years of Warhammer, Citadel Miniatures and Games Workshop will go on show from December 3 at […]
Cosy Direct celebrates its decade by sharing Joseph Wright’s Orrery painting with city schools
Canvas-mounted prints of Derby artist Joseph Wright’s most famous painting have been handed out to primary schools across the city as part of a local company’s 10-year anniversary. Cosy Direct, an ethical supplier of educational and play equipment, has gifted 80 of the prints of Wright’s 1766 painting A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery so […]
Project D take to the skies as their Derby doughnuts help celebrate America’s big reopening
It was a homecoming for doughnuts when sweet treats from a Derby bakery were handpicked by one of the world’s best-known airlines for an historic post pandemic flight to New York. Project D was approached by British Airways to provide their highly decorated doughnuts for each of the 350 passengers and crew on the first […]
How footballing mentor Hamza is helping pupils at Kingsmead School reach their goals
Students at a city school are taking a renewed interest in football after finding out their mentor is a soccer star who is hoping to cause an FA Cup upset this weekend. On Saturday, Hamza Bencherif will be joining his teammates at non-league side Guiseley on the pitch at AFC Wimbledon in the hope of […]
COSMO treats Manchester’s emergency workers to a banquet
An eat all you want buffet restaurant was completely booked in less than 20 minutes when it invited NHS and emergency services staff and the Armed Forces to dine for free. COSMO World Buffet restaurant, on Deansgate, played host to more than 300 Bluelight cardholders working across the city and beyond when it held the […]
Team GB’s Olympic gold stars thank HUUB ‘family’ for pioneering technology
Gold-medal winning athletes paid tribute to the innovative technology developed by Derby-based sportswear company HUUB at a party to celebrate the firm’s 10th anniversary. Triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, Georgia Taylor-Brown and Jess Learmonth joined Britain’s most decorated Olympian cyclist Jason Kenny in praising HUUB’s performance-driven approach which has helped them secure multiple podium places. […]
Gillotts pledges to help local families once again as it launches its 2021 Christmas tree appeal
A Heanor funeral firm has promised to help put food on the table of local families once again by raising money for two local foodbanks through its memorial Christmas tree charity appeal. Gillotts Funeral Directors will launch its annual Christmas appeal next week, when it will again be inviting relatives of loved ones who have […]
Derby business L.E.A.D. IT Services to host FREE education technology fayre for all schools in East Midlands
A DERBY IT firm is inviting schools and education providers along to a free event in the city, where it will demonstrate how technology and software can make teaching more fun. L.E.A.D. IT Services, which is based in Victoria Street, Derby, will welcome leading suppliers along to Derby Conference Centre on Friday, December 3 where […]
Derby sisters raise funds for Treetops Hospice after completing mountain challenge as they prepare for first Christmas without Grandad Ken
TWO sisters from Derby have paid tribute to their ‘outdoors-loving’ Grandad and the care given to him by a Derbyshire end-of-life charity after climbing the three biggest peaks in the UK. Eighteen-year-old Chessie and Georgia Guy (25) spent six months training for the Three Peak Challenge – conquering Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in […]