Chesterfield mum among first to benefit from community fund set up after fundraising comedy gig where TV stars were main attraction
A CHESTERFIELD mum is one of the first to benefit from money raised following a fundraising event hosted by TV star Jon Richardson and his wife Lucy Beamont. The Eight Out of 10 Cats comedian and his funny friends raised more than £12,000 when they entertained punters at a charity gig held at Netherthorpe School […]
Scenariio’s smart building technology helps Derby College’s Engine Room step into the future
An historic building in Derby which was once at the centre of the city’s railway industry has been fitted with a host of hi-tech smart innovations to create the ideal 21st Century place to study and work. The installation, in the former Grade II-listed former Derby Midlands Carriage Works at the Derby College Roundhouse campus […]
Teenager from Derby Grammar School wins major acting award for role in horror film
An actor studying at Derby Grammar School has won an award for his leading role in a short horror film. Just last month, Tom Cross delighted audiences at the school’s pantomime of Dick Whittington with his portrayal of King Rat. What they may not have realised is that the 13-year-old has been named Best Young […]
Growing Derby business Vibrant Accountancy welcomes leading smart tech company Scenariio to expanding list of clients
A growing Derby accountancy firm has added one of the leading specialists in quality IT Infrastructures and smart building technology in the UK to its expanding list of clients. Award-winning Vibrant Accountancy, which has its offices in Lodge Lane, is working with Scenariio; the city-based company that provides IT services and smart building solutions to […]
Smith Partnership Solicitors’ childcare team in Leicester becomes one of largest in the region
The family law team at Smith Partnership Solicitors has become one of the largest in the East Midlands after recruiting an additional two solicitors to its Leicester office. Chet Desai and Manpreet Chehil have now joined Smith Partnership from Cartwright King, bringing nearly 25 years’ experience to the family team. Chet is a member of […]
Innovative careers chatbot powered by AI and machine learning, to be rolled out for free in New Year as many seek new opportunities
People looking for a career change – or those simply wanting help and advice on their next move – are to be given a helping hand in the new year, thanks to a unique careers computer programme that has been trialled in Derby. The creators of CiCi – a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence and […]
Much-loved children’s charity gives children a Christmas to remember
Who doesn’t love Christmas? Presents, Santa, sparkle, and a table groaning with food – it’s a day full of indulgence during the darkest days of winter. But it’s also important to remember that the festivities can’t necessarily be taken for granted and that financial hardship and other tough situations bite harder in some households than […]
Big-hearted Lubrizol staff give Derby homeless charity its biggest company donation of items this year
Warm-hearted employees from Derbyshire science company Lubrizol have helped ease the cost-of-living crisis for users of a Derby homeless charity experiencing one of its toughest ever winters. Employees at Lubrizol were invited by their company to help fill large cardboard boxes with essential items for use by The Padley Group in Derby so they can […]
’Tis the season to give – Derbyshire students learn about the tougher side of Christmas with annual donation
Students at Derbyshire’s The Ripley Academy learned about the tougher side of Christmas when they were visited by housing trust Derventio to receive an annual donation of food and toiletries contributed by the school community. Derventio Housing Trust gives accommodation to hundreds of people across Derbyshire and beyond who have recently been made homeless. Eloise […]
Derbyshire employees pen festive cheer with old-fashioned Christmas letter
Derbyshire science company employees have helped spread festive greetings by joining a valuable initiative penning letters to people who may be isolated over Christmas. A group of 35 staff at science company Lubrizol, whose UK headquarters is based in Hazelwood near Belper, took time out of their day jobs to write letters to people in […]