Bemrose pupils celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday with nature-inspired careers event

Pupils at The Bemrose Primary School took part in a range of activities to celebrate the birthday of Sir-David-Attenborough.

A Derby school marked the birthday of national treasure Sir David Attenborough byexploring how a love of nature and animals can inspire future careers. Pupils at The Bemrose Primary School, in Uttoxeter Road, took part in a range ofactivities linked to the birthday of the celebrated broadcaster and environmentalcampaigner, learning more about wildlife, sustainability and […]

A Derbyshire school has room to grow with new outdoor classroom

Bishop Pursglove CofE Primary School in Tideswell has added a new outdoor classroom within its school grounds, following fundraising efforts from both the school and the wider community.

A Derbyshire school has thanked its local community after a successful fundraising effort saw residents dig deep to help bring outdoor learning to life. Bishop Pursglove CofE Primary School in Tideswell – part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust (DDAT) – has added a new outdoor classroom within its school grounds, following fundraising efforts from both […]

Inspectors highlight ‘deep-rooted, compassionate’ culture at Derbyshire primary school

Pupils of St Giles Church of England Primary and Nursery School in Matlock.

Staff and pupils at a Derbyshire primary have been described as a ‘loving schoolfamily’ by inspectors who also praised the strong support for vulnerable children. St Giles Church of England Primary & Nursery School in Matlock is celebrating afterreceiving a highly positive Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools(SIAMS) report. Inspectors described the school as […]

Head teacher Rob lays down a challenge as he gears up for the Cosy Bike and Hike

Rob Hull, head teacher at Kilburn Junior School, and pupils.

A Kilburn headteacher who has signed up for a 107-mile charity bike ride has challenged hispupils to match his efforts – by covering the same distance on their bikes and scooters. Rob Hull, headteacher at Kilburn Junior School, is currently in training for the Cosy Bike andHike, which will see him cycling from Derby to […]

DSP (Interiors) Shortlisted for 2026 Contractors Awards

DSP Interiors shortlisted for 2026 contractors award.

Derby-based interior fit-out specialist DSP (Interiors) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national industry award, earning recognition for its work on a major office transformation project in the Midlands. The company has been named as a finalist in the Interior Fit Out category at the 2026 Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) Contractors Awards, which celebrate the […]

Acres Engineering wins Royal seal of approval with prestigious King’s Award for giving engineering opportunities to people from all backgrounds

A Derbyshire company that has been breaking down barriers into engineering for more than 10 years has today won a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest business honour.  Buckingham Palace has announced that Acres Engineering has won the King’s Award for Enterprise in the Promoting Opportunity category. This year only 186 businesses […]

West Special Fasteners today crowned with UK’s highest innovation award

A Derbyshire manufacturing firm putting the nuts and bolts into some of the world’s most extreme environments has won a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest business honour. Dronfield-based West Special Fasteners, which makes high integrity fasteners and precision components now holding together structures as varied as the Triton Submarine in the […]