Charity bids to send more local children on holiday as it unveils its new-look Bike and Hike event
Staff at Midlands educational suppliers Cosy Direct are hoping to raise more money to send local children on holiday than ever before after launching a brand-new fundraising cycling and hiking event. Workers from the company, which is based just outside Tutbury, got into gear and pulled on their walking boots to mark the launch of […]
Shalimar Gold serves up more savings for carers as it signs up to the Blue Sky card
One of the Midlands’ best-known restaurants has pledged to help the region’s hard-working carers enjoy a well-earned night out by signing up to a national discount card. Shalimar Gold, an Indian fine-dining restaurant which has served customers in Derby for nearly 40 years, has joined the growing list of outlets to offer money off through […]
Experienced health and safety expert Ian gets on board at rail firm MTMS
Midlands rail maintenance firm MTMS has strengthened its commitment to keeping its engineers safe when they’re working at depots across the country by adding a highly experienced health and safety expert to its team. The company, which is based in Moira, Leicestershire, has appointed Ian Casswell as part of a recruitment drive launched in the […]
Enhanced Resource Facilities created for children with autism at two Spondon schools
A new Enhanced Resource Facility (ERF) to provide specialist education for children with communication and interaction needs, such as autism, is being created and another existing facility extended at two Spondon primary schools. The two schools, both part of Odyssey Collaborative Trust, will provide nearly 50 additional spaces for children who need extra educational support. […]
Parents say they ‘Couldn’t wish for a better school’ in latest Ofsted report
Pupils enjoy attending a small welcoming school with big ambitions, according to Government inspectors who found the school remains ‘good’ in every category. The Darley Churchtown Church of England School, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), was visited by inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education in December. They found that the […]
Derby students gain first-hand insight into politics on trip to the Houses of Parliament
Students from Murray Park School in Mickleover recently had the opportunity to experience life in politics during a visit to the Houses of Parliament in London. Thirty Year 10 and 11 pupils, as part of their citizenship and democracy module, took part in the trip, which directly supported their GCSE studies. The visit included sitting […]
Derbyshire school described as a warm, supportive and nurturing community
A Derbyshire school has demonstrated its commitment to its motto, “Let all that you do, be done in love,” according to Government inspectors who rated it ‘Good’ in all areas. The Scargill Church of England School, part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), was visited by inspectors from the Office for Standards in Education […]
UK small businesses looking towards Bluesky after becoming “frustrated” with Twitter/X
A growing number of the UK small businesses are getting “frustrated” with Twitter/X and are looking into alternative social media platforms, according to a Derby UK digital marketing firm. JDR Group, which specialises in working with SMEs and has nearly 3,000 clients based across the country on its books, says more and more clients are […]
Alton Valley ends year on a high with £7m turnover
A Derby-based technology company is celebrating an extraordinary year of growth and innovation, closing 2024 with a record-breaking £7 million turnover – successfully quadrupling revenue in just three years. Alton Valley, based on Pride Park, has grown from a start-up into a trusted supplier of advanced network and security solutions, primarily serving the defence engineering sector. […]
School celebrates diversity and heritage through creative artwork
A Derby school with pupils from 56 different ethnic backgrounds is celebrating its rich cultural diversity by creating an art installation that spans across three floors. The display at Derby Cathedral School, in Great Northern Road, features 30 jigsaw-style squares which fit together to highlight the school’s inclusive values and its role within the Derby community. […]