Schedule revealed for this weekend’s Derbyshire County Show
The sun is set to shine on this year’s Derbyshire County Show as the final plans have been revealed for the big day. Elvaston Showground will once again host the annual event this Sunday, June 25th, which will feature a mixture of prize-winning livestock, local food producers and an appearance from celebrity guest Kaleb Cooper. […]
Digital agency Alphageek expands into new offices
An award-winning digital marketing agency has doubled its footprint in the city by moving into a new office following a period of rapid growth both in headcount and new clients. Alphageek Digital has moved into Century House, in St James’ Court, after expanding its team to 20 members of staff – a growth of 33% […]
Longford CofE Primary – one of Derbyshire’s smallest schools – praised by Ofsted inspectors as a ‘true community’
A SCHOOL described as ‘a true community’ by parents, where pupils have a strong sense of what is right or wrong, has been praised by Government inspectors. Longford CofE Primary School has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted with headteacher Elise Piper-Hadfield taking pride in comments on the way leaders give ‘high priority’ to pupils’ personal […]
Scenariio set to showcase how smart building technology can bring staff back into the workplace
A major exhibition showcasing how movement sensors, human-centric LED lighting and other smart building technology can improve the experience of working – and entice staff back into the office – is set to take place in Derby. The event, called the Workplace Technology Conference, is being hosted by city IT and smart buildings firm Scenariio […]
Derby school celebrates the power of performance this World Music Day
As musicians around the globe mark World Music Day this week (June 21), one Derby school is celebrating how it has been prioritising the power of performance throughout the year. Lees Brook Academy is preparing to welcome former Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich to their school this month for a drumming masterclass with all Year 7 […]
Smith Partnership Solicitors on track for busiest month for property sales
East Midlands law firm Smith Partnership Solicitors expects June to be its busiest month this year for property purchases as rising mortgage rates fail to deter buyers. Julie Tomasik, Head of Conveyancing at Smith Partnership Solicitors Latest data from Rightmove has revealed the number of buyers enquiring to estate agents about properties for sale over the […]
SMEs reap the benefits as Derby’s JDR Group joins HubSpot’s worldwide elite
A Derby digital marketing agency which specialises in working with small to medium businesses has become one of just a handful of UK firms to earn the prestigious Elite Partner status by world-leading customer relationship management platform HubSpot. JDR Group, based on Pride Park, is now in the top one per cent of Hubspot’s global […]
Work of Enterprise Advisers celebrated as part of National Volunteering Week
A celebration event to thank the work of the D2N2 Careers Hub Enterprise Advisers across the Derbyshire area, who volunteer their time to work with schools and colleges, was held as part of National Volunteering Week. An Enterprise Adviser is a business professional who comes from any industry sector or professional background, be that employed, […]
Why businesses should be using Pride month to reflect on inclusivity to LGBTQ+ employees
A LEADING HR & Employment Law company is urging businesses to use Pride month as a time to think about how they can be more accepting, with a survey revealing that almost a fifth of LGBTQ+ people feel stressed about their workplace. Precept, whose headquarters is in Derby, say that even a small amount of […]
Major shake-up to family-friendly rights in the workplace is a welcome boost, says Precept’s mum-to-be Robyn Smith
NEW parents whose babies require specialist care after birth will be able to take additional paid time off work under new legislation. The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act is one of three major updates to family-friendly rights in the workplace that is on the horizon and mum-to-be Robyn Smith, of Precept, has welcomed the […]