Derby digital marketers JDR Group’s landmark office move gives it twice the space to innovate, expand and grow
A Derby digital marketing agency says it has created new space to innovate, expand and grow after it doubled its floorspace by locating to bigger offices. JDR Group has moved from into a 2,938 sq ft office on the Wyvern Business Park, on the other side of Pride Park from its previous base in Brunel […]
Roundpeg helps to Bridge the Gap with new outdoor building to support the mental health of young people
Young people struggling with their mental health have been given their own garden getaway thanks to a Midlands-based outdoor building business. Roundpeg Outdoor Buildings has donated one of their buildings to Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health C.I.C. after wanting to provide a safe place for young people to get the help they need. It […]
Derbyshire boy Max, 11, officially becomes one of UK’s youngest inventors with unique t-shirt that can help others who are autistic
Eleven-year-old Max Palfrey has created the Fidget-t for those who suffer with sensory issues.
Staff at The Bemrose School celebrate a love of reading during National Storytelling Week
TEACHERS at a Derby school read extracts from some of their favourite books to eager pupils as part of National Storytelling Week. Staff from the Bemrose School – including new Head of Literacy Shelley Baird – took it in turns to read during lunch times to youngsters across both the primary and secondary phase of […]
Kerry is the latest to join growing team at leading Derby company Vibrant Accountancy
Kerry Morgan has joined Vibrant Accountancy as their office manager.
Teacher brings research back to the classroom to improve lessons for students with Severe Learning Difficulties
Teacher Andrew Maddox went back to being a student to complete a research project which has transformed lesson planning at the school.
New Mills pupils score a school record in football competition
Budding Beckhams from one of Derbyshire’s small schools took to the pitch to test their mettle in a county-wide competition – going further than ever before. Pupils from St. George’s C.E. Primary School, in New Mills, have been given a reason to celebrate after competing in the Derbyshire Schools’ Sports Association (DSSA) Small Schools Football finals in […]
‘We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz’ – Derby school celebrates 85th anniversary of iconic musical
Ruby slippers, a dog called Toto and a mysterious yellow brick road all take centre stage as a classic musical is brought to life at a Derby school. Pupils at Murray Park Community School, in Mickleover, have stepped into the spotlight for a performance of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz. The show marks […]
Derby businessman acquires leading Nottingham firm Retail Assist in latest step in Barron McCann group expansion strategy
DERBY businessman Alan Watson – executive chairman and owner of leading independent technology service provider Barron McCann – has acquired Nottingham-based Retail Assist; a renowned provider of managed services and IT solutions that works with the likes of Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Vue International. Established in 1977, Barron McCann provide IT installation and maintenance services, […]
Roars of excitement heard at Derby school as Britain’s Got Talent finalists stop by with some prehistoric friends
Pupils at a Derby school had a “roarsome” surprise when a group of dinosaurs dropped in for a fun-filled prehistoric show. The Bemrose School Primary Phase, in Uttoxeter New Road, welcomed Britain’s Got Talent finalists Dinomania for an interactive workshop where reception and Year 1 pupils learned about dinosaurs – and they even got to […]