Derby Cathedral School pupils have plenty to bee proud of with new sculpture
THERE has been plenty of buzz around a new art installation in a city school which was created by pupils from sticks of willow and tissue paper. Creative pupils in year nine at Derby Cathedral School, in Great Northern Road, have created five giant bees and a beehive with help from professional artist Ruth Lewis-Jones. […]
Lubrizol supports Derby County Community Trust free meals programme amid soaring demand
Lubrizol has supported Derby County Community Trust’s free meals programme which is helping feed hundreds of people in need across the city. The community trust provides free hot meals at Harrison’s Hub every week to those experiencing hardship in Derby. The scheme has been going since November 2022 and in 2024 demand has been so […]
Hospitality tech experts Barron McCann help Individual Restaurants expand across the UK
The company behind restaurant chains Piccolino and Riva Blu has heaped praise on technology partner Barron McCann, crediting the firm with being ‘instrumental’ in its ongoing success. Individual Restaurants is one of the fastest growing hospitality businesses in the country with 32 eateries, including the firm’s iconic £2m flagship Restaurant Bar and Grill in Leeds […]
Children share why school is an ‘unmissable’ part of their lives
Children have shared why they want to go through the school gates each day as a campaign highlighting the value of school is launched across the city. Friendships and fun were among the top reasons children shared for why they want to go to school, although many still value the learning and self-improvement they get […]
Jatt Life vodka seeks £1m investment
The firm behind UK vodka brand Jatt Life has opened a £1m investment round to fund the expansion of its international operation to meet increasing demand from overseas. The vodka, which was founded by Baz and Sunny Kooner in 2020, has experienced rapid growth over a four-year period and is now being sold across the […]
Deaf children bring their dreams to life in art project
A DEAF photographer has been encouraging children at a city school to follow their dreams and believe that any career is possible despite their hearing loss. Pupils from Derby’s Royal School for the Deaf took part in the project challenging the stigma around career disadvantages for deaf people, encouraging them to explore new opportunities. The […]
Derbyshire estate agency Sabel and Co launched to help keep tenants in their homes
An estate agency has launched in Derbyshire with one of its aims being to reduce avoidable homelessness. Amanda Jarvis-Doyle has spent more than 10 years working in property, either in investment and development or as an estate agent for other firms. Now she has launched her own business, Sabel and Co, which she says will […]
Q Branch Consulting wins major award for collaboration with Tough To Talk charity only eight months after setting up
A Derbyshire brand and strategy business founded by a couple who met on a Covid lockdown date has won its first major award just eight months after setting up. Q Branch Consulting, founded by Matt Clutterham and Jenny Jarvis, was crowned the winner of the Outstanding Collaboration category of The Business Desk’s Business Masters East […]
Derby’s Precept recognised again with ‘Disruptor of the Year’ nomination
A LEADING HR & Employment Law company is being recognised for its innovative approach, after being short-listed for another prestigious award. Precept, based on Mansfield Road, is redefining the industry by committing to challenge traditional legal practices and deliver tailored solutions that truly meet client needs. Their nomination for ‘Disruptor of the Year’ highlights their […]
Australia’s world’s-first botanicals gin Brunswick Aces shows its hand as it launches in the UK
An award-winning Australian gin specifically distilled to ensure drinkers and non-drinkers can enjoy the same experience has gone on sale in the UK at the same time. Brunswick Aces is the world’s first gin to have been created in both alcohol-free and a 40% ABV versions and is available through UK drinks collective Virtus Brands. […]