SureScreen’s Jim Campbell OBE answers the big questions from Morley Primary School pupils
The founder of one of the UK’s leading life science companies has written a book which aims to answer the big questions – straight from the mouths of children. SureScreen founder Jim Campbell OBE has been answering those burning questions from pupils at Morley Primary School and has put all his answers together in his […]
Blog: Why blogs are best when they have the human touch
As a born procrastinator, one of my favourite stories concerns Martin Luther King, who on the eve of his I Have A Dream speech in 1963, only started working on it at 10pm the night before, writes Simon Burch. And what’s more, he didn’t even include the phrase “I have a dream” in it. Instead, […]
Securiscape helps make safety the height of fashion as it makes its debut at the Betfred St Leger Festival
Derbyshire security products suppliers Securiscape added another event to its growing list of 2023 engagements when it installed its temporary defences at Doncaster’s Betfred St Leger festival. The company, based in Ashbourne, fitted 48 of its Securipods outside Doncaster Racecourse for the four-day duration of the racing festival, which took place last month. The event […]
Derby gifting company Colleague Box joins forces with YMCA Derbyshire
THE couple behind a Derby gifting company is helping those struggling with their mental health and in need of extra support. Award-winning Colleague Box has joined forces with the YMCA Derbyshire to provide a support and advice package for those in need of help across the county. It has been designed to support people struggling […]
Alvaston Moor Academy only school in Derby to benefit from powerful mental health talk
Two men who have faced their own mental health battles have shared their experiences with young Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire pupils as part of a project to get people talking. Oly Newton and Daniel Wilsher are visiting schools across the country as part of ‘100 Talks for Change’ where they talk openly with young people about […]
MTMS stays on track in the South-East as extends its long-running contract
UK rail depot maintenance firm MTMS has been given the nod to extend one of its longest-running contracts after it signed a new deal with train operators Southeastern. The Leicestershire-based firm has maintained the equipment at depots serving the busy South-East network since 2014 and agreed to extend its nine-year association this month. The contract […]
The Portway way helps pupils to feel safe and thrive says Ofsted
Image shows Emma Wilkinson with pupils (left to right) Phoenix Morgan, Henry Cope, Greta Bernardi, Freddie Fell, Zachary Dawkins in the school’s garden area.
Cherry Tree Primary School is pupils’ ‘second family’
Paul Appleton, head teacher of Cherry Tree Hill Primary School.
Recovering addict from Burton preparing to help others get clean
A recovering addict who first tried drugs at the age of 10 is now looking to help others coming out of the system after getting clean. Ash, from Burton, is celebrating nine months drugs free but it is a feat that has not come easily, with him previously accepting his addiction would kill him. The […]
Rail maintenance firm boss says HS2 cuts “would make no sense”
The boss of a Midlands rail maintenance firm says the Government should press ahead with completing HS2 – because scrapping it or watering it down would be an even bigger waste of money. Malcolm Prentice, managing director of MTMS, based in Moira, near Swadlincote, says the project will be only be worthwhile if it manages […]