Staffordshire special school Queen’s Croft is top of the class after receiving careers award

Queen’s Croft High School, in Lichfield has achieved The Quality in Careers Standard award for its careers education, information, advice and guidance provision.
Sarah on a mission to help businesses create ‘happier and healthier’ working environments with her CALM approach

A WOMAN whose own issues with stress and anxiety inspired her to help others is on a mission to create ‘happier and healthier’ working environments. Sarah Markham, workplace culture expert and founder of CALM In A Box, says that businesses are at risk of losing talented employees if they aren’t equipped to support their mental […]
Fancy a pint a week for a whole year? Bustler are aiming to give back to hospitality industry with brand-new unit as they expand the business

The Bustler team at the new unit in Nottingham
New multilingual solicitor at Smith Partnership helps break down barriers to legal support

Image shows the family law team, Adele Woods, Ruth Jones, Shameela Chopdat and Della Phillips.(l-r) A multilingual specialist private family lawyer has joined Smith Partnership, strengthening their work with the Leicestershire community and breaking down barriers to legal support. Shameela Chopdat joined the East Midlands firm’s Leicester office in February from Worcestershire-based Bank solicitors. Shameela, who was […]
Lees Brook Academy gets students hungry for maths

A secondary school in Derby has been finding novel ways to make maths add up for its students. Lees Brook Academy in Morely Road, Chaddesden, recently whet pupils’ appetite for the subject with a “pie for Pi challenge”. Students who could recall pi to 10 decimal places or more were rewarded with a pie. They […]
Makers, bakers and growers urged to register their interest for Nottinghamshire County Show as deadline day approaches

Home bakers, crafters and amateur gardeners are being warned that time is running out if they want to put the fruits of their labour to the test at this year’s Nottinghamshire County Show. Organisers of the event says that anybody who has yet to enter its Make, Bake and Grow section should put their name […]
A new chapter begins with a longer school day to support reading

A MICKLEOVER school introduces a longer school day to prioritise reading and has seen pupils’ literacy levels increase dramatically.
Multi-platinum N-Dubz to play open air gig in Derby

Hip-hop and grime trio N-Dubz have announced they will headline an open-air gig in Derby in June as part of their first UK tour in 11 years.
Top leadership expert encouraging others to back national volunteering campaign to celebrate coronation of Kings Charles III

Top leadership expert encouraging others to back national volunteering campaign to celebrate coronation of King Charles III.
Don’t forget your goals when it comes to social media, says leading HR & Employment Law firm as they celebrate company rebrand – and a new name

Don’t forget your goals when it comes to social media, says leading HR & Employment Law firm as they celebrate company rebrand – and a new name.