Book vending machine whets students’ appetite
Kacey-Leigh with her chosen books A secondary school in Chaddesden has installed a vending machine which feeds students’ minds instead of their stomachs. Lees Brook Academy has just taken delivery of its book vending machine. Instead of picking their favourite chocolate bar from this machine, they choose a literary title that whets their appetite instead. […]
Leading HR & Employment business welcomes experienced associate employment solicitor Alex MacAskill to the team
AN award-winning HR & Employment company has continued its growth by adding an experienced solicitor to its ranks. Derby-based Precept has welcomed the experienced Alex MacAskill as an Associate Employment Solicitor. She joins the four-strong legal team at the Mansfield Road based business, making it one of the biggest in the region. Alex, who has […]
Barron McCann & Precept support YMCA, Padley Centre and Belper Shoebox Appeal this Christmas
FAMILY-OWNED business Barron McCann has chosen three local organisations as recipients of its Christmas appeal for 2023. The leading tech company – along with HR & Employment Law firm Precept, which is part of the Barron McCann group – is supporting the YMCA Derbyshire, Padley Centre and Belper Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Employees at Barron McCann, […]
Solicitors have Enthusiasm to raise money for youth organisation
LAWYERS across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have agreed to work together to raise funds for an organisation that supports children and young people from deprived backgrounds. Derby and District Law Society has named Enthusiasm Trust as its chosen charity for the year and hopes to raise cash to support its work helping children from disadvantaged […]
Digital marketing agency Alphageek makes record-breaking revenue for sportswear brand
The founder of one of the UK’s leading sportswear companies has paid tribute to a Derby digital marketing agency that has helped drive a record breaking £1m of Google ads revenue for the firm this year. Dean Jackson, who owns HUUB, a world leader in wetsuits and triathlon and cycle clothing, has praised Alphageek Digital […]
Royal School for the Deaf Derby and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service forge a collaboration
Children from Derby’s Royal School have begun a year-long project with firefighters to improve communication between deaf people and the emergency services. The historic school on Ashbourne Road has been campaigning for better training for emergency service crews after a member of staff had to be told over Facetime that her husband had died when […]
Sale and Davys Primary School turns back time to celebrate 180th birthday
ONE of the county’s oldest primary schools has celebrated its 180th birthday by turning back the clock to the Victorian era – complete with 19th century lessons, desks, costumes and games. Teachers and pupils at Sale and Davys Church of England Primary School, in the village of Barrow upon Trent, dressed as Victorians to mark […]
Roy Wood fans are hoping for a Christmas Number 1 to mark his festive hit’s half century
Dedicated Roy Wood fans are joining forces in a call to make his Yuletide wish a reality by getting his festive favourite to Christmas Number 1 – after it missed out the first time round 50 years ago. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday is firm fixture of the festive season, belted out at […]
Top tips on how to survive Christmas with a neurodivergent family or work colleague
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year…unless you’re supporting a neurodivergent child or work colleague, and then navigating the holiday season can be tricky. Chrissa Wadlow, founder of Sunshine Support – an award-winning organisation that provides advocacy and training for parents, carers and professionals of children and young people with special needs – says […]
Male staff and pupils at The Bemrose School pledge support to end violence against women and girls on White Ribbon Day
MALE staff and pupils at a Derby city school have come together to pledge their support for a UK charity that aims to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root cause. More than 100 people at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, wore white ribbons and signed a giant ribbon for White […]