Europe’s “incredible” disabled golfers seeking Cup glory after Derbyshire’s Purpose Media steps in to help fund their trip
Sixteen of Europe’s most talented disabled golfers are ready to fly to the USA to compete in their version of the Ryder Cup after an East Midlands marketing agency signed up as their sponsor. The team, which consists of golfers from across the continent, including England, Scotland, Denmark and Germany, have been selected to play […]
Colleague Box transforms gifting experience for one of Europe’s leading food manufacturers
AN award-winning Derby business has helped to transform the corporate gifting experience for one of Europe’s leading food manufacturers. Colleague Box has been working closely with Pilgrim’s Shared Services which provides cross-functional support to Pilgrim’s Food Masters, Pilgrim’s UK and Moy Park; the Northern Ireland-based poultry giant with operations in France, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands […]
A bike, a shopping trolley and a whole load of plastic recovered as Derby unites to clean up the river
An electric bike, a shopping trolley and dozens of bags full of plastic bottles, cans and wrappers were recovered from the banks of the River Derwent when a major litter-pick took place in the centre of Derby. Around 100 volunteers, including staff and students from Derby College and the University of Derby, retrieved the rubbish […]
New Mini Spectrum festival set to give Derbyshire autistic youngsters another place and space to be themselves
Organisers of the UK’s only autistic-friendly outdoor family festival are set to hold a mini spring spin-off event to give more youngsters across Derbyshire a fun and safe day out where they “can be themselves”. The Spectrum Autism Friendly Festival, which takes place near Matlock each year, has now launched its new Spring Fest, which […]
Rail firm MTMS praised for its work with the armed forces as it looks to welcome reservists
An East Midlands rail maintenance firm has been praised for its support for the armed forces and for going “above and beyond” to support those who put their lives on the line. Wing Commander Kerstie Wright, air regional employer engagement officer for the East Midlands for the Royal Air Force, paid tribute to the company, […]
Students share a phrase a day during British Sign Language Week at Allestree Woodlands School
Students at Allestree Woodlands School share useful signs as part of British Sign Language Week
Pektron software engineer Ann is proud to be a role model as she bids for major award
A computer software engineer who started her career in the same year as IBM launched its first home PC is hoping to inspire more women to join the industry after she was nominated for a major award. Ann Gray, principal software engineer at Pektron, in Alfreton Road, has been named in the shortlist of the […]
End of production at Derby’s Alstom train-building plant would be a “death-knell for the city”
A leading member of the Midlands rail industry has described the news of how Derby’s Alstom train-building plant could stop production this week as “a death-knell” for the city – and the tragic result of a long history of short-term economic thinking. Malcolm Prentice, group chairman of rail maintenance firm MTMS and former managing director […]
Dad gets on his bike for Derventio Housing Trust after it helped him get back on track
A dad who found himself in need of support as he struggled with debt is preparing to take on an epic bike ride to thank those who helped him get back on his feet. Joe Hodgkins turned to Derventio Housing Trust back in 2019 when he struggled to find a place that he could call […]
Roundpeg steps in to give teenager Tom who was born with heart condition an outdoor retreat
An outdoor building company has stepped in to help a teenager who had his first open heart surgery at just three days old make the most of the great outdoors. Tom Stevenson was born with a congenital heart condition and this means he is on oxygen 24 hours a day. Walking just a short distance […]