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New plants inject splash of colour to town centre beauty spot in Northampton
New plants inject splash of colour to town centre beauty spot in Northampton

A forgotten green space in Northampton town centre restored to its former glory thanks to a lottery-funded volunteer project has been given a fresh new look ahead of the summer. Northampton Town Centre Business Improvement District (BID) last year secured £10,000 of Lottery funding to pay for the work in St…

Leading Derbyshire scientist marked Earth Day with reasons for hope
Leading Derbyshire scientist marked Earth Day with reasons for hope

A leading scientist at the forefront of cutting-edge sustainable chemistry in the heart of Derbyshire has marked Earth Day by saying he is “optimistic” that human beings will continue to find solutions to combat and mitigate climate change – but there is plenty of work that still needs to be done. Dr Mike…

Jabra makes a sound choice as it extends relationship with PTC
Jabra makes a sound choice as it extends relationship with PTC

One of the world’s leading brands in professional headsets has turned to the power of Creo to push the boundaries of audio excellence. Jabra, which is part of the global GN Group, has extended its long-term relationship with Reading-based PTC to ensure that its engineering team can continue to turn designers’…

New apprenticeship rules to give more young people a working chance
New apprenticeship rules to give more young people a working chance

Apprenticeship expert Steve Rushton has welcomed new plans to fully fund apprenticeships in small businesses for young people up to aged 21. “This is a major step forward in providing UK business with a highly trained and effective workforce while giving a brighter future to many younger people,” said Steve, head…

Derbyshire science company students take on 1066 miles for mental health charity
Derbyshire science company students take on 1066 miles for mental health charity

A group of 18 students at Derbyshire science company Lubrizol are going the extra mile this April to raise money for an important charity supporting mental health. The students have embarked on a lengthy challenge involving completing the distance between Lubrizol in Hazelwood, near Duffield, and the company’s base…

From boardroom to pitch: CEO of the FA shares his secrets on tackling culture
From boardroom to pitch: CEO of the FA shares his secrets on tackling culture

CEO of the Football Association, Martin Glenn, opens up about the rewards and challenges of transforming sport in England, in a recent interview aired by podcast, Culture De-Cooded. Hosted by strategy, culture and leadership consultant, Charlie Coode, the passionate conversation reveals how Marin successfully…

Retail Assist welcomes Papa Johns to their customer base
Retail Assist welcomes Papa Johns to their customer base

A leading provider of IT Services that lists Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Hobbycraft as clients has added pizza restaurant chain Papa Johns to its growing roster. Nottingham-based Retail Assist will, in collaboration with Barron McCann – which has its headquarters in Derby – provide comprehensive IT Help…

Investors look for increasingly niche assets to obtain value & a wider range of opportunities, according to alternatives specialist Rapleys
Investors look for increasingly niche assets to obtain value & a wider range of opportunities,…

–               Huge opportunities to be found in Automotive, Dentists, Renewables, Roadside and Vets. –              Sectors that are most likely to be impacted by this year’s political roundabout are Education, Foodstores, Transport & Infrastructure.…

Allestree Woodlands School student braves the shave to support mum’s cancer treatment journey

Maya, 14, walked into her classes at Allestree Woodlands School on a Monday morning wearing a wig.  Most of her peers and teachers didn’t even notice the change – but the wig hid a huge act of bravery which Maya had made at the weekend. She had shaved off all her hair to support her mum through cancer treatment.…

Air Ambulances UK launches 2024 General Election Manifesto
Air Ambulances UK launches 2024 General Election Manifesto

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, is calling upon all UK political parties, MPs, Government bodies and Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) to pledge their support for critical policy initiatives ahead of the forthcoming…