All we want for Christmas… is a curry from the Kitchen 7 Indian restaurant

Diners in Derbyshire are planning on swapping their Christmas turkey for chicken tikka this festive season after recently refurbished Indian restaurant Kitchen 7 revealed it is almost fully booked. Contemporary Asian restaurant Kitchen 7, based in Shardlow, has been in such demand since relaunching in August that it has also started a delivery and collection […]

Young Comfa inventor shares his autism story on popular mental health programme 

Max Palfrey on Jaaq Jr.

An award-winning young entrepreneur from Derbyshire, Max Palfrey of Comfa, has talked about his autism diagnosis on a mental health platform which has been viewed more than a 1.2 million times. Twelve-year-old Max Palfrey, who invented a range of Comfa clothing for people with sensory issues, has appeared on the children’s mental health show Jaaq […]

MTMS takes pride in its work as it picks up its SafeContractor award

UK rail maintenance firm MTMS has underlined its proud health and safety reputation for its work at depots all over the country by picking up a prestigious industry accolade. The company, which is based in Moira, Leicestershire, has been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace. MTMS […]

JDR Group eyes up future expansion plans as it marks 20 years in business

A Derby digital marketing firm which is celebrating 20 years since it started out offering business coaching advice has unveiled plans to expand its workforce further. JDR Group, based in Stephenson’s Way, close to the Wyvern Centre, brought its 40 staff together earlier this month to mark the occasion, with a party and a specially […]

Bolsover Church of England Junior School SIAMS report praises vision

A Derbyshire school, Bolsover Church of England Junior School, described by parents as a ‘refuge’, has been praised for the way its Christian vision and values allow children and families to flourish.  Bolsover Church of England (VC) Junior School was visited by an inspector as part of the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools […]

Precept issues warning for employers on new duties around sexual harassment

COMPANIES must put new measures in place to proactively protect their employees from sexual harassment due to changes in the law, says leading HR & employment law firm Precept. Precept – an award-winning business based in Derby – says firms should be taking steps now to prepare for a new law which comes into force […]

Firefighter’s BSL skills make critical difference for deaf accident victim 

Firefighter Ben Middleton with deaf RTA victim June Carol Lush

A deaf lady who was involved in a road traffic accident has paid tribute to the firefighter who used his recently acquired British Sign Language skills to look after her. June Carol Lush described Ben Middleton as ‘a huge comfort’ after he was called to the scene of the incident on the A6 in Ambergate, […]