Peaky Blinders actor and musician to hold nostalgic knees-up celebrating carnival bands of yesteryear
A Peaky Blinders actor and musician will be putting on a nostalgic community celebration in Derby this summer to celebrate the magic of the carnival bands which once lit up the East Midlands with their music, marching and showmanship. Former members of carnival bands from across Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands, including the Derby […]
High Sheriff’s visit invites children at The Bemrose School to think big
Children at a city school were given an insight into one of the most ancient jobs in Derbyshire when the High Sheriff paid them a visit. Youngsters in the primary phase of The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, enjoyed a talk from former solicitor Mike Copestake, who was appointed High Sheriff of Derbyshire in April. […]
Double award win for Enthusiasm Trust in Derby
A Derby charity that has helped countless young people achieve a better life has won two awards in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the city. Enthusiasm Trust, which is based in Cotton Lane, has been helping children from disadvantaged backgrounds reach their full potential since the charity was launched in 1992. The organisation was […]
Former Noel-Baker IT whizzkid is shortlisted for national award
A former Noel-Baker student who launched his own business at the age of just 18 has been shortlisted for a national award. Lee Jepson set up L.E.A.D. IT Services – known originally as Noel-Baker IT Services – in 2017 and, since then, the company has more than tripled in size, working with schools, businesses and […]
A Derbyshire jewellery business is supplying Pride bracelets for stars including Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran at Capital Summertime Ball
A jewellery business set up by a Derbyshire husband-and-wife when the coronavirus pandemic was at its peak are providing the gifts for celebrities including Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran at a huge concert in London. Letterbox Love was initially a side hustle set up by Kerry Bilson when she was working from home […]
MTMS wins the contract to ensure Hitachi Rail intercity trains stay best in class
UK rail depot maintenance firm MTMS has been given the supportive task of ensuring some of the country’s most iconic trains remain clean, fast and reliable after it won a major contract with Hitachi Rail. The firm, based in Swadincote, Derbyshire, has been chosen by Hitachi Rail to provide comprehensive and round-the-clock maintenance and servicing […]
COSMO Derby scoops national award for best buffet restaurant
A popular city centre restaurant has won a national award after being nominated by members of the public. COSMO Derby has scooped the title Best Buffet Restaurant at the annual Food Awards England, which was presented at a prestigious ceremony in Manchester’s Mercure Piccadilly Hotel. It is the third time the London Road restaurant has […]
Post-pandemic demand for wills spurs East Midlands law firm’s biggest-ever recruitment drive
Ongoing uncertainty about the post-pandemic world has fuelled a spike in the numbers of people wanting to take legal advice – prompting an East Midlands law firm to launch the biggest recruitment drive in its history. Smith Partnership says it is looking to recruit nearly 20 new members of staff to deal with an increase […]
Gigabit Networks unites with Derby Rugby Football Club in a new sponsorship deal
Derby-based broadband provider Gigabit Networks has underlined its commitment to the local community by sponsoring Derby Rugby Football Club – its second sporting tie-in of the season. The collaborative deal, which is expected to be the start of a longstanding relationship between the two organisations, is inspired by Gigabit Networks’ mission to bring new […]
The founders of Alphageek in Derby celebrate the power of teamwork as they are shortlisted for young entrepreneur awards
Three young founders of a fast-growing Derby digital agency have paid tribute to the power of teamwork after they were shortlisted for two entrepreneurial awards. Art Lindop, Kieran Flynn and Alex Mills, who operate Alphageek Digital, have been announced as finalists in both the Breakthrough and Entrepreneur of the Year categories of the East Midlands […]