Alphageek Digital scores a big win for DoNotAge.org
Staff from an award-winning digital marketing agency travelled more than 4,000 miles and rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest footballers in the world when they staged their most high-profile campaign to date. The team from Alphageek Digital, based in Derby, coordinated a campaign across two continents, providing a range of services including video content […]
Technology and design are creating “destination” premises to lure UK staff back into the workplace
Companies are transforming their premises into “destinations” using technology and human-centric design in a bid to attract people back into the workplace, according to a Midlands property refit expert. Penny Mitchell, from UK fit-out and refurbishment specialists Overbury, says high-tech devices such as movement sensors, human-centric LED lighting and flat screen displays are increasingly in […]
Thousands nominate front-line emergency workers for a special treat with Colleague Box and Blue Light Card
MORE than 80,000 NHS and emergency workers across the UK have been nominated for a special treat from a Derby gifting company to thank them for their unwavering dedication. Colleague Box has joined forces with Blue Light Card – the UK’s number one discount service for emergency services, NHS, social care workers and armed forces […]
Bustler to host Oktoberfest next month – complete with Oompah band, Lederhosen and Steins
Derby folk are invited to pull on their Lederhosen and celebrate as the Oompah music is cranked up for Oktoberfest when it heads to the city next month. Award-winning city venue Bustler will be transformed into a Bavarian wonderland with all the traditional décor, as well as beer hall-style seating, Steins, games and street food. […]
Gold award for The Bemrose School as assessors praise mental health strategy for pupils, staff and community
A DERBY city school has been officially recognised for its work in supporting the mental health of pupils, staff and its community by achieving a gold-standard national award. The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, has become one of only a few secondary schools in the East Midlands to receive a Gold award from the Carnegie […]
Former High Sheriff of Derbyshire’s bid to preserve part of the rainforest for the endangered gorillas and monkeys
THE former High Sheriff of Derbyshire has made a plea to help save part of the rainforest that is home to the primates there. Michael Copestake and wife Dana have set up a JustGiving page to help raise the £2,500 needed to help endangered gorillas and monkeys living at the Bwindi Mountain Reserve in South West Uganda. […]
Why GCSE results day felt like being back in the newsroom
This time last week saw our agency engaged in one of the busiest days in its history – GCSE day, which is to our company what Black Friday is to a retailer, writes Simon Burch. We look after the PR for a number of secondary schools and so last Thursday saw all of our members […]
Why Catherine Tyldesley keeps making the headlines for the wrong reasons in ‘cakegate’ row
Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has been hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons but it is easy to see why. ‘Cakegate’ has been met with a lot of angry reactions for very obvious reasons. As a former journalist of 15 years, I would have jumped all over this story – and I […]
Children, volunteers and special guests celebrate 50 years of much-loved charity with tea and cake
A MUCH-LOVED charity that supports young children in Derby and Derbyshire celebrated its 50th birthday in style – by hosting a tea party for children, volunteers and special guests. 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 […]
Teen recovering from rare form of cancer among those celebrating GCSE results at Netherthorpe School
BRAVE teenager Will Barlow – who made headlines when he was escorted to his school Prom in a police riot van – was among the pupils celebrating GCSE results at Netherthorpe School. Will (16) was diagnosed with a rare form of Hodgkin Lymphoma in January 2021 after discovering a lump in his neck. He was […]