Ultra-premium vodka brand Jatt Life adds some warmth with a new vanilla bean flavour
Award-winning ultra-premium vodka Jatt Life has launched its new vanilla bean flavour – just in time to bring a dash of warmth to a host of favourite autumn cocktails. Described as “a harmonious balance of sweetness and warmth”, the 37.5% ABV vanilla bean vodka brings a fifth flavour to the Jatt Life range, which is […]
MTMS hits the gold standard as it goes beyond the call of duty to support the UK’s armed forces
UK specialist rail depot maintenance firm MTMS has been recognised for going beyond the call of duty to support the country’s armed forces by being awarded the highest accolade in a national employers’ scheme. The company, based in Moira, Leicestershire, is one of nearly 200 companies have been given the gold award in the Armed […]
Happiness is in the air as Derby Cathedral School students celebrate their GCSE results
The head teacher of Derby Cathedral School has praised the efforts of its GCSE students for overcoming the challenges that COVID placed before them at the start of their secondary school career. Jenny Brown said there was “a lot of happiness in the room” on results morning, with the school reporting an improvement in grades […]
Promethean Particles secures £8 million Series A investment to help tackle climate change
A Nottingham chemical manufacturing company which is a world leader in using high-specification advanced materials to tackle climate change has been boosted by £8million of new private investment. Promethean Particles, based in Genesis Park, will use the funding to move to larger premises, increase its manufacturing capacity, recruit more staff and build larger demonstration prototypes […]
Exciting new Derbyshire business podcast from Q Branch Consulting lands former top Disney executive and Barclays talent head as star guests
Derbyshire business founders have landed star names to a new podcast which has attracted five-star reviews and international big-name guests in just weeks. Matt Clutterham and Jenny Jarvis, founders of Derby-based brand and human transformation agency Q Branch Consulting, have so far welcomed the likes of former top Disney executive Ezequiel Abramzon – responsible for […]
Allestree Woodlands School pupils set to pursue a range of routes
At Allestree Woodlands School, head teacher Gemma Penny was celebrating with students whose results allowed them to pursue a range of different routes, from university degrees at Cambridge, to apprenticeships with global companies. Gemma said: “We’re really proud of all our students and the range of directions their results are enabling them to take. Some […]
Derbyshire beauty spot at Florence Nightingale family seat opened up to summer visitors thanks to new steps hand-built by Lubrizol volunteers
One of Derbyshire’s most tranquil beauty spots on land once home to Florence Nightingale’s family has been opened up to more summer visitors thanks to the sterling efforts of company volunteers. A team from Hazelwood-based science company Lubrizol have been helping summer visitors to the newly restored Aqueduct Cottage enjoy the peace of the surrounding […]
Award-winning Vibrant Accountancy boss offers advice helping business owners to relax over the summer holiday – after a survey found one in 12 keep their laptop on while away
The owner of an award-winning Derby accountancy firm has offered some key advice helping business owners to step away from their desks and relax over the summer holiday. Bev Wakefield, owner of Vibrant Accountancy, said it was important for business owners to be able to wind down and has put together some top tips helping […]
Students at cycle-mad Long Eaton School given free helmets through generous local bike shop
Pedal-powered students at a Derbyshire secondary school are being helped stay safe on their daily commute after a teacher secured free helmets from a generous local bike shop. The Long Eaton School in Thoresby Road, part of Archway Learning Trust, has high numbers of students who get to class every day through the old-fashioned power […]
Barron McCann announces a move into the EV market
A LEADING technology firm has announced that it is expanding into the electric vehicle charging industry pledging to support 99% charge point availability thanks to its existing field engineering capabilities. Barron McCann, an independent provider of IT maintenance and installations for companies including Pets at Home, Iceland and Papa Johns, announced the expansion at the […]