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Derby schools receive nearly £1 million to improve buildings
Derby schools receive nearly £1 million to improve buildings

Four schools in Derby, all part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, have been successful in gaining nearly £1million of funding to carry out work to improve their buildings.  Cherry Tree Hill Primary in Chaddesden, Springfield Primary in Spondon, Beaufort Primary in Chaddesden and Portway Junior School in Allestree…

Hospice thanks amazing retail volunteers
Hospice thanks amazing retail volunteers

Birmingham Hospice hosted an evening celebrating the vital contribution of its retail volunteers at its Harborne superstore, Reloved Brum, last week. Volunteers play a vital role across the charity’s 20 stores, serving customers and sorting stock, as well as bringing their own knowledge and expertise to product…

Going private for your health
Going private for your health

When it comes to your health, getting the right treatment by the best people is vital. There are so many factors to consider when it comes to keeping your health on track, but what’s more important is whether or not you’re comfortable with the healthcare decisions that you are making. Private healthcare…

The steps and qualities of forward-thinking brands
The steps and qualities of forward-thinking brands

As with life itself, when you’re running a business it’s important to focus on the present moment. However, it’s also key to keep in mind that the present moment won’t be here for too long — and given the rate of change that the world seems to experience, there’s no guarantee that what’s working today…

Cross Country Trains keep on track by becoming patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance
Cross Country Trains keep on track by becoming patrons of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance

CrossCountry Trains is proud to announce its partnership with the Multicultural Apprenticeship Alliance as its latest patrons. This strategic collaboration underscores CrossCountry’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and social mobility within its workforce and the broader community. At…

Hot property as Derby bucks the trend
Hot property as Derby bucks the trend

Investors and young professionals are helping to develop Derby’s growing reputation as a property hotspot, according to the developers behind a £50m residential scheme in the city. Elevate Property Group this week reported huge interest in The Silk Yard, its Liversage Street development of 258 apartments, even…

The Industry Club goes 100% employee owned as it marks 13 years
The Industry Club goes 100% employee owned as it marks 13 years

Team to have a “meaningful stake” in present and future.  Celebrating 13 years in business as a team of 10. Launching Just One Tree initiative to combat climate change.  Sponsoring global awards with female jury – The Gerety Awards.  The Industry Club, the marketing and media sector’s recruiter and training…

Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whiskey, co-founded by Jenson Button, toast new licensing partnership
Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whiskey, co-founded by Jenson Button, toast new licensing partnership

Williams Racing and Coachbuilt Whisky, a premium blended whisky co-founded by 2009 F1 World Champion and Williams Racing Brand Ambassador Jenson Button, today announce a dynamic licensing partnership. This collaboration brings together two innovators in their respective domains, merging the expertise of Williams…

Derby’s First Child Poverty Summit to reveal shock numbers of children in poverty
Derby’s First Child Poverty Summit to reveal shock numbers of children in poverty

An event to address Derby’s rising child poverty takes place in the city later this month. The Derby Child Poverty Summit has been co-ordinated by Paul Brookhouse – manager of city charity, Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, on behalf of the Derby Poverty Commission and will meet at Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium…

Swimming pool receives £128,000 Government funding to make improvements which will benefit the school and local community
Swimming pool receives £128,000 Government funding to make improvements which will benefit the…

Allestree Woodlands School has received nearly £128,000 to make environmental improvements to its swimming pool which is used by primary schools and swim groups across the city.  Derby City Council submitted a bid on behalf of the school for the money from the Swimming Pools Support Fund, run by the Government and…