Family of Derby businessman vows to honour his legacy by leading his company forward
The family of a respected Derby businessman who died unexpectedly last year has pledged to preserve his legacy by taking the helm of the company he led for more than three decades. Andy Priestley started working for design, refurbishment and fit-out firm DSP (Interiors) in 1988 and took over the reins four years later, dedicating […]
How meeting young offender inspired Karen to change young lives
Coming face to face with the arsonist who set her car ablaze while she was pregnant became a turning point in Karen Lamb’s life, inspiring her to dedicate herself to helping vulnerable children escape the cycle of crime. Twenty years ago, Karen’s car was completely destroyed in an arson attack, leaving her without transport at […]
All aboard for accessibility
CHILDREN from the Royal School of the Deaf have teamed up with East Midlands Railway (EMR) to sign a digital book, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the railway. EMR has launched An Adventure Through Railway Past, a children’s book that celebrates this historic milestone. In addition to 14,000 hard copies being distributed to schools and available […]
Comfa grows up with sensory clothing for adults
An award-winning young entrepreneur from Derby who changed the way sensory clothing works for kids is now turning his attention to adults, bringing the Fidget-t to a wider audience. Max Palfrey, the 12-year-old founder of Comfa, is back with a new launch, this time, expanding his world-first sensory clothing line to include adult sizes. After the […]
Zoey puts the edible into incredible as she gets set to defend her title at the Notts County Show
An amateur baker whose hyper-realistic cake of a gardening scene won first prize at the Nottinghamshire County Show is planning her return to defend her title in May. Zoey Tory‘s spring-themed cake – which put the edible into incredible – featured “soil” made from chocolate and crumbled Oreo biscuits and a watering can made from […]
Bemrose students take the lead in shaping the future at Hope Hack event
Two students from a Derby school were recognised as future leaders and invited to host a day-long workshop that provides young people with a voice and focuses on their hopes for the future. Year 10 pupils from The Bemrose School, Fatimah Ali and Prayer Fiona Edwin, impressed the organisers with their leadership skills when they […]
CEO Paul Capell appointed board chair of Promethean Particles
Nottingham-based Promethean Particles, a world-leader in the manufacture of industrial-scale, cost-effective metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Capell as its new board chair. Paul, an accomplished CEO, non-executive director and strategic advisor, brings with him vast experience of launching and scaling up businesses across a range of industries, including oil […]
Artist Millie has designs on growth after winning a Dragons’ Den-style competition
A Derby student who sells their original artwork to buyers worldwide has won a year’s business support from a Derby digital marketing firm after winning a Dragons’ Den-style pitching competition. Millie Crabtree, who operates an online brand called Sugaarloaf, beat off competition from a line-up of hopefuls in the Digital Impact Mentorship competition, which was […]
William Gilbert….ARE YOU READY?!
One of the stars of the BBC series Gladiators, Zack George – also known as Steel – has paid a visit to William Gilbert CofE Primary School in Derbyshire, where he led a workshop for pupils to promote good health and wellbeing. The former UK’s fittest man, has launched his initiative ‘Zacktiv’ in a personal […]
Digital marketers celebrate their career choice as they mark National Apprenticeship Week
A young Derby marketing apprentice says he is happy to be learning his trade at a high level and fast-tracking his career rather than getting into debt by going to university. Tom Bull, 17, has embarked on a Level 3 digital marketing apprenticeship at JDR Group, a digital marketing company which devises online campaigns for […]