Smith Partnership grows its contentious wills team after TV shows and rising property prices fuel an increase in cases
A current fad for TV shows featuring families wrangling over their inheritance is helping to fuel an increase in inquiries for contested wills cases, according to an East Midlands law firm. Smith Partnership, which runs six offices across the region, says programmes such as The Inheritance and Inheritance Wars: Who Gets The Money? are encouraging […]
Queen’s Croft pupils praised after volunteering time at Beacon Park Village
PUPILS at a Staffordshire special school have been praised for their work ethic and kindness after volunteering their time at a local retirement village. Sixth Form students at Queen’s Croft High School, in Lichfield, have been taking part in a range of work-related tasks including working within the shop at Beacon Park Village; a retirement […]
Derby’s Scenariio reports an increase in callouts as UK firms look to go “granular” to control their energy usage
A Derby smart building and IT infrastructure firm has experienced an increase in inquiries from companies wanting to monitor their energy use “on a granular level” – including right down to an individual kettle – as bills rise and more staff return to the workplace. Scenariio, based in Siddals Road, says it is now visiting […]
Anti-bullying ambassadors step up their support
As schools across the country celebrate the importance of difference for anti-bullying week, one school’s anti-bullying ambassadors are stepping up their support to help more students. Lees Brook Academy, part of the Archway Learning Trust, last year celebrated 12 of its students receiving their Anti-Bullying Ambassador badges under The Diana Awards. Since then, they have been working […]
Rail maintenance firm MTMS pauses to remember those who served their country
Veterans and staff came together alongside cadets and reservists when a Leicestershire rail maintenance firm took time out to remember those who died and served their country. MTMS welcomed guests from the RAF and sea cadets and the 162 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps to its head office in Moira, near Swadlincote, ahead of Remembrance weekend […]
Tanzania leaves lasting impression for students raising funds
James Thompson in Tanzania Raising money for children in Tanzania has taken on a deeper meaning for a group of teenagers who spent nearly four weeks of their summer volunteering in the country. Derby Grammar School has taken a group of sixth formers on the lifechanging 3,500-mile journey to the country for 10 years. The […]
Chance to meet Wizzard legend Roy Wood at Nelson’s Distillery and School
The man behind one of the most loved Christmas songs will be meeting his fans and signing his special edition supergin as the record marks 50 years of being at the top of festive playlist. Wizzard frontman Roy Wood will be meeting fans and answering questions about his famous hit at Nelson’s Distillery and Gin […]
Former Bemrose School pupil returns to the classroom to inspire next generation of Aerospace engineers
A DERBY city school welcomed back a former pupil who spoke about landing her dream job within the Aerospace sector. Bemrose School Alumni Natalie Dankova returned to the classroom to talk to Year 5 pupils as they finished their topic for the half term on aerospace and aviation. Natalie is an Aerospace Fitter at Rolls-Royce […]
Trustees set to transfer funds as Derby’s Annabel’s Angels prepares to hand over the baton
Volunteers running a Derby charity which has raised thousands of pounds to help local people with cancer and their families have decided to call it a day after nearly 10 years. Annabel’s Angels, which was set up in 2014, will transfer its assets over to the Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity at the end of […]
Joy for once homeless Swindon resident awarded his own place after six years with Derventio Housing Trust
A once homeless Swindon resident is celebrating finally securing his own place after being helped for six years by Derventio Housing Trust. Derventio Housing Trust helps people who have been through homelessness by providing accommodation along with support in dealing with any underlying issues. For those for whom it is suitable, housing and support officers […]