Securiscape’s Glide Bollard–40 HVM system flexes its destructive powers as it passes its latest test
The owner of a Derbyshire security barriers manufacturer has described its latest crash test as the “most successful and destructive” yet after it reduced a 7.2 tonne lorry to a mangled wreckage – but left its newest product virtually unscathed. Mark Stone, managing director of Ashbourne-based Securiscape, says the outcome of the test, which was […]
Colleague Box show support for Derby charity Safe & Sound with Christmas pledge
DERBY business Colleague Box has pledged its support to a city charity which helps victims of child exploitation and their families. The personalised gift box company set up by Spondon husband-and-wife Adam and Natalie Bamford last year will donate profits from their Christmas range to Safe and Sound. It is the second consecutive year […]
Jatt Life goes green as it expands its range of fruit-flavoured premium vodkas with a twist of lime
Award-winning UK spirits brand Jatt Life has added a twist of cool citrus to its growing range of fruit flavoured vodkas by launching a delicious Lime Zest variety. The 37.5% ABV ultra-premium vodka, which has added a touch of green branding to Jatt Life’s distinctive black bottles, is described as delivering a refreshing juicy citrus […]
Sustainable investing hits the mainstream as Derby Aristotle Financial Planning reports a rise in demand
More and more Derby people are asking for help in putting money into companies which make profits without harming the planet as sustainable investing hits the mainstream, according to a city financial adviser. James Wallis, founder of Derby-based Aristotle Financial Planning, says that he is fielding increasing numbers of enquiries from clients who want to […]
Technology and adaptability sees Derbyshire’s Derventio Housing Trust help more than 1,200 people face a better future after COVID
Adaptability and having the right technology available to ensure its staff could stay in touch helped the residents of a Derbyshire social landlord weather the worst of the coronavirus pandemic, according to its annual report. Derventio Housing Trust says that following the pandemic it has been left with a huge sense of pride after a […]
Welcome, Zoe! Derby accountancy and business advisors Vibrant celebrate double award nomination and new member to their growing team
A DERBY business which has more than tripled in size since setting up two years ago has welcomed its seventh new member – and been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards. Vibrant Accountancy, based on Duffield Road, has welcomed 27-year-old Zoe Bishop to its growing team. Zoe joins Vibrant – who have been shortlisted for […]
Former Derbyshire police chief Kul Mahay on how inquiry into handling of Stephen Lawrence murder created change – and why more needs to be done
A FORMER Derbyshire police chief who worked with the police service and government following the racially-motivated murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993 says that more needs to be done to improve race relations in the UK. Kul Mahay spent more than 30 years working with Derbyshire Constabulary before setting up his own emotional intelligence […]
Leadership expert and former police chief Kul Mahay to host careers initiative in Birmingham
BUDDING soldiers and aspiring police officers can get an insight into the profession from those in the know during a two-day careers fair in Birmingham, hosted by former Derbyshire police chief Kul Mahay. The DRIVE (Diversity, Race, Inclusion, Versatility and Equality) event takes places at Birmingham City University on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September […]
Penguin PR proud to sponsor the drama on the night hammer fell on Derby’s popular rams
The owners of a Derby public relations company Penguin PR say they were “thrilled and proud” to have been the sponsors of a rams auction event, the grand finale to a 12-week sculpture trail. In a first for the company, based in Ashbourne Road, Penguin PR agreed to sponsor the auction evening held to sell […]
One, two, three, JUMP! BEAR and Co-op back campaign with Progressive Sports
PRIMARY school pupils in Staffordshire are taking part in a unique activity project this Autumn aimed at reducing stress, encouraging physical activity and helping them to make better food choices. The collaboration between Progressive Sports – a UK-wide sports company who aim to inspire and encourage children to be physically active – healthy kids’ food […]