Award-winning William Gilbert Primary “sets benchmark” for rural schools on encouraging families to ditch the car
A Derbyshire village primary which won a top national active travel award is setting a benchmark for how rural schools can encourage families to ditch the car on their way to class – a national boss said. William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School and Nursery in Duffield, part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, […]
Derbyshire homeless project participant Leo, 20, urges kindness during Mental Health Awareness Week
A Derbyshire 20-year-old housed by homeless organisation Derventio Housing Trust has been planting the seeds for better mental health through gardening and baking – and is now helping others to do the same. Leo Webberley was talking during Mental Health Awareness Week about how his passion for growing green things and helping others find joy […]
Bemrose pupils celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s birthday with nature-inspired careers event
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
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 […]
Behaviour-change agency produces fire safety film rooted in psychology of anticipated regret
A Derby creative communications agency says it is a step closer to achieving its aim of harnessing behavioural science right throughout the creative process after it delivered its latest hard-hitting campaign video to its clients. MacMartin, based in Agard Street, described the video, called Don’t Be The One, as a landmark piece of work whose […]
Inspectors highlight ‘deep-rooted, compassionate’ culture at Derbyshire primary school
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
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
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 […]