Iryna Kryshmar, who worked as an aerial gymnast in the circus, left Ukraine with her 11- year-old son and only two small suitcases in March 2022 after sheltering from Russian attacks for three weeks.
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Derby’s Cathedral Quarter Hotel opens its diary for couples dreaming of tying the knot in the city
The Cathedral Quarter Hotel, a Grade II listed landmark in Derby, has opened its diary for couples dreaming of tying the knot in the heart of the city.
Free Sadler Gate street party returns for fifth year – thanks to Derby Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID)
An all-day, free party to celebrate Sadler Gate returns to Derby this summer after last year’s event attracted hundreds of visitors.
12-year-old Shropshire pupil wins engineering competition with innovative idea
A 12-year-old Shropshire pupil has won a national competition for his innovative idea of a phone charger that generates power through walking and staying active.
New EIS Index brings transparency and structure with UK’s first EIS intelligence platform with company data verified against Companies House register
The new EIS Index is the UK’s first dedicated structured market intelligence platform focused exclusively on the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS).
New celebrity-backed health clinic opens in Northampton offering same day diagnostics
Northampton has welcomed a new diagnostics clinic, backed by TV presenter and sports personality Gabby Logan, offering rapid diagnostics for residents looking for answers to their health concerns.
MP praises social impact investment after visiting £1.6m ‘Old Eight Bells’ transformation in Mansfield
The transformation of The Old Eight Bells in Mansfield was given a seal of approval during a recent visit to showcase the power of social impact investment.
‘People first’ approach sees S&R Construction take Large Employer title at ‘Best Places to Work Awards’
A Kingswinford-based firm’s drive to change the face of the construction sector ‘by putting people first’ has claimed a major regional honour.
UK investors tackle “credit desert” as Salad launches fifth affordable finance bond on Ethex
Salad, the fair lending pioneer and recipient of a 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, has launched its fifth bond offer on the direct impact investing platform, Ethex, aiming to bridge the gap in access to fair finance for millions of UK workers.
Ormskirk-based Endeavour Group launches new qualifications for higher-risk buildings
Endeavour Group has launched a new UK qualification for professionals working on higher-risk buildings, in response to the demands introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022.
Liverpool Business School expands help to grow support across Wirral, Chester and North Wales
Liverpool Business School, part of Liverpool John Moores University, is encouraging more businesses in the Wirral, Chester and North Wales to access its Help to Grow: Management programme as applications open for the September 2026 intake.
Catalyst expands ‘after hours’ programme with new music and comedy nights
A new series of live music and comedy nights is coming to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes as the organisation expands its ‘After Hours’ events offering.