Rolls-Royce apprentices return to their primary school to share passion for engineering
Rolls-Royce apprentices visit their former primary school to inspire pupils about engineering.
Firms warned not to let their marketing stand still as Google prepares for cookies ban
A leading Derby digital marketing agency says the plan by Google to outlaw the practice of advertisers tracking people as they visit websites is a reminder to company owners to keep on top of their online campaigns. JDR Group, which is based in Pride Park, says Google’s move, which involves phasing out controversial third party […]
On your bike! Pupils learn new skills as they restore old bikes at a Derby school
A Derby school has set up its own version of TV’s Repair Shop where pupils learn how to restore bikes to their former glory – which they then get to take home. Pupils at Derby Cathedral School, in Great Northern Road, have been learning skills such as mending brakes and fixing the gears after joining […]
Barron McCann supports National Apprenticeship Week
A FORMER Noel-Baker Academy pupil who rapidly rose through the ranks of a leading tech company is encouraging other firms to provide an opportunity to an apprentice as the UK celebrates National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February). Jack Buxton is Head of IT and Quality at Barron McCann; a hugely successful, family-owned business which provides IT […]
Derby paralegal Sammi proves you’re never too old to be an apprentice
A Derby paralegal who took on an apprenticeship at the same time as her daughter is now aiming for her dream job – and says no-one should ever let age get in their way. Sammi Allen, who works in the family department at Smith Partnership, in Friar Gate, has just completed her Level 3 apprenticeship […]
Think Ocean’s Derby HQ shows how the fight against sea plastic starts inland
A global charity which wants to rid the world’s oceans of millions of tonnes of plastic has established its UK headquarters in Derby – even though it’s nearly 80 miles away from the nearest seashore. Think Ocean, which operates in seven countries across the world, has set up shop in an office in the centre […]
Two village schools join the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust family
Two village schools with less than 50 pupils between them say they have joined a new family after becoming part of a Derbyshire academy trust. Teresa Bosley, head teacher of both Marston Montgomery Primary School, in Marston Montgomery, and Long Lane Primary School in Dalbury Lees, has announced that the two schools have joined Derby […]
Chinese students get a taste for English life at Springfield Primary School
Fish and chip lunches, football and friendships have been enjoyed by a delegation of 25 children from China who have spent the week with pupils at Springfield Primary School in Spondon. The school in West Road welcomed the children from the Tunxiao Primary School and Wanghu Primary School as part of a city-wide partnership with the Chinese […]
Penguin PR picks up a hat-trick of new clients
LEADING Derby public relations agency Penguin PR is celebrating a series of new clients wins as it looks forward to another year of continued growth and expansion. Penguin PR, based at Oaklands in Duffield Road, has added three new accounts to its growing client base – education provider Odyssey Collaborative Trust, brand new restaurant chain […]
Health testing company’s move onto the high street is a Natural Choice
A health food shop that has been serving Knaresborough customers for more than 30 years has new owners who plan to help customers establish what allergies and intolerances they may be suffering from. Natural Choice, in Market Place, has been taken over by Healthy Stuff Group, an East Midland’s based business that operates a highly […]