Leading tech company Barron McCann shortlisted for prestigious award for their work with retail giants Pets at Home
A LEADING technology company has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work with a top British pet care business. Barron McCann has been supporting Pets at Home with the installation of technology solutions across the UK, to help store workers provide a practical and unique experience for pet owners. They replaced more […]
New music and vintage clothing festival coming to Derbyshire with top music acts headlining
INDIE band Sundara Karma, dance act N-Trance and UK rapper Devlin – who has recently teamed up with pop superstar Ed Sheeran – are to appear at a festival coming to Derbyshire next summer. Fox Festival – a family-friendly event that will also feature street food, entertainment and fairground rides – will take place at […]
Black Friday no longer just about retail as more UK B2B companies join the online sales frenzy
Manufacturers, IT firms, accountants and other business-to-business sellers across the UK are set to add an unexpected dimension to Black Friday as they seek to cash in on the biggest day of the retail calendar, according to a Derby digital marketing agency. JDR Group, which is based in Pride Park, says while Black Friday has […]
Children, volunteers and special guests celebrate 50 years of much-loved charity with tea and cake
A MUCH-LOVED charity is reflecting on a hugely successful 2023 that saw it celebrate its 50th birthday and receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Services. Derby Kids’ Camp has been providing youngsters in the city and county – many who are living in poverty, have suffered a close bereavement or who are finding social interaction […]
Pride for Derby’s Scenariio as its smart lighting helps Children In Need’s DIY SOS Big Build care for bereaved kids
Staff at a Derby smart building and IT infrastructure firm have spoken of their pride after seeing the fruits of their labour showcased to millions of people as part of this year’s BBC Children In Need. Scenariio, based at the Chocolate Factory in Siddals Road, was one of dozens of local firms to give up […]
Special guests teach pupils at The Bemrose School the importance of religion and beliefs as part of Inter Faith Week
Young people at a Derby school have been learning more about different religions and beliefs as part of a national awareness week. The secondary pupils at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, asked questions to a panel of local faith leaders who visited them as part of Inter Faith Week, which runs until November […]
New restaurant brand set to open flagship branch in Coventry
A FLAGSHIP restaurant for a brand-new world banqueting brand is opening in Coventry following a £1million pound refurbishment programme. Umami World Kitchen is set to open later this month in the former COSMO Restaurant unit in Corporation Street which has remained closed since 2018. The first-floor restaurant will be the first Umami in the UK […]
Volunteers to host second Christmas party to bring joy to lonely care leavers
Volunteers who host an annual Christmas party held to bring young people who grew up in care together are spreading more joy this year – by holding two parties instead of one. Every year, around 100 16 to 25-year-olds who live independently after leaving the care system are treated to a Christmas meal, presents and […]
Derby Kids’ Camp receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service during 50th anniversary year
A MUCH-LOVED local charity which supports young children in Derby and Derbyshire is celebrating after receiving the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Derby Kids’ Camp is in its 50th year of providing youngsters in the city and county – many who are living in poverty, have suffered a close bereavement or who are finding […]
Strictly speaking…our dancing queen Kerry rolls back the year as she takes on a charity challenge
I HAVEN’T always wanted to work in PR. Far from it, writes Kerry Ganly. Aged 14, I had hopes of moving to London and being a dancer. I had danced – ballroom, Latin and to the Macarena in my bedroom – since I was little and was SURE that Take That would see my moves […]