Penguin PR welcomes new team member
A Midlands-based public relations firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Hancock as PR Account Manager, strengthening the team with marketing and brand expertise and supporting its continued diversification. Olivia brings marketing and communications experience to Penguin PR, having spent the past ten years working in marketing roles within the independent education sector. […]
Derby entrepreneur reveals how a bedroom start-up became a multi-million-pound careers business
An entrepreneur who built a multi-million-pound business from his bedroom in Derby has paid tribute to the city that gave him his start. Dan Miller, 27, who grew up in Smalley, founded Young Professionals UK on a laptop in his bedroom while he was still in the sixth form at Trent College. While just 17 […]
Esteem Multi Academy Trust opens multi-million pound sports hall in Staffordshire special school named after former teacher
A specialist Staffordshire secondary school catering for teenagers with special needs has cut the ribbon on a brand new multi-use sports hall named after a former PE teacher. Fountains High School in Stretton has now opened its new fully accessible, state-of-the-art £2.5million multi-use hall allowing students with a wide range of disabilities to enjoy sports […]
Prestigious Time Out listing gives Derby a “huge opportunity to impress”
The team behind Derby’s campaign to attract visitors says the city has “a huge opportunity to impress” after it was included in a national magazine’s list of the best destinations to visit during 2026. The Destination Derby Board, which helps drives tourism and economic growth for the city, welcomed its inclusion in the 14-strong list […]
Boxing champion Alan Graves Jr donates huge £30,000 to Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre after winning ‘Homecoming’ fight
A boxing champion from Derby has donated a whopping £30,000 to the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity after being watched by thousands winning a landmark ‘Homecoming’ fight in the city. Former World Middleweight Champion Alan Graves Jr knocked out Germany’s David Kerkmann in the ring at Vaillant Live on December 20 and following the encounter […]