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‘Golden opportunity’ to shape future of research in multiple conditions
‘Golden opportunity’ to shape future of research in multiple conditions

An invitation to contribute to a “joined up” future for research in multiple long-term conditions has been issued by a new collaboration. Multiple long-term conditions refer to the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions (physical or mental) in a person. With an estimated 14 million people in England alone…

Spotlight On – Steph Hamill FRSA, Co-Founder of Divergence Supplements
Spotlight On – Steph Hamill FRSA, Co-Founder of Divergence Supplements

Steph Hamill FRSA is a pioneering leader in tech, health, media, and education sectors. Recognised for blending innovation with impact, Steph drives transformative success in ventures by advocating for excellence and pragmatic social responsibility. Her mission is impactful, inclusive innovation for lasting change…

The UK’s capacity crunch: Why Utilities should be front and centre of a housebuilder’s strategy, never an afterthought
The UK’s capacity crunch: Why Utilities should be front and centre of a housebuilder’s…

By Shaun Butcher, Utilities Consultant at Rapleys. Housebuilders are facing challenge upon challenge – soaring building costs, delays to the supply chain, labour shortages, varying changes to planning policies and viability concerns. Until lately, little has been written about connectivity and the delays linked to…

St Peter’s Hospice appoints new CEO
St Peter’s Hospice appoints new CEO

Local charity St Peter’s Hospice has successfully recruited Susan Hamilton as Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. St Peter’s Hospice are thrilled to announce the appointment of Susan Hamilton, following the retirement of their previous CEO. Susan brings to the Hospice a wealth of relevant experience from…

South Staffordshire Plc’s compliance division welcomes new sales director
South Staffordshire Plc’s compliance division welcomes new sales director

South Staffordshire Plc’s compliance division is delighted to welcome Nicki Hay as its new sales director. Nicki will join the senior management team overseeing all aspects of sales for the two compliance businesses, Integrated Water Services (IWS) Water Hygiene and Omega Red Group. Nicki’s background of over 20…

Spotlight On – Joe Wilson, Co-Founder of Stonewall Spirits
Spotlight On – Joe Wilson, Co-Founder of Stonewall Spirits

Joe Wilson is one the Co-Founders of Stonewall Spirits an LGBTQ+ Spirit brand. It began its journey in early 2020 and is produced at their Family distillery in Skegness, Lincolnshire. Tell us a little bit about your business… We are an LBTQ+ Spirit brand, retelling the incredible story of the 1969 Stonewall Riots…

Baker Kathryn plans to defend her title at the Nottinghamshire County Show
Baker Kathryn plans to defend her title at the Nottinghamshire County Show

A mum-of-two who won a Nottinghamshire County Show baking competition after she took part in memory of her mother is practicing hard as she prepares to defend her crown later this year. Kathryn Davies, from Southwell, dedicated her rosette-winning performance at last year’s county show to her late mother, Mary, a…

Bluewater World Health Day call for urgent global action against PFAS and microplastic pollution
Bluewater World Health Day call for urgent global action against PFAS and microplastic pollution

This World Health Day, Bluewater, a global leader in water purification and beverage solutions, calls on governments worldwide to tackle the urgent issue of PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) and microplastic contamination in drinking water. PFAS, a family of man-made chemicals used since the 1940s, are known…

Tech firm Barron McCann and Milly Green distribute 1,600 bamboo cups to Derby charities so they can enjoy a brew or two
Tech firm Barron McCann and Milly Green distribute 1,600 bamboo cups to Derby charities so they can…

A Derby firm has helped spread the message about saving the planet by handing out 1,600 bamboo-fibre cups to local charities and organisations – with help from British homeware company Milly Green. Family-owned Barron McCann, which provides IT services to customers throughout the UK and Europe, handed out the…

Powerful anti-misogyny campaign created by Derby school students wins major national prize
Powerful anti-misogyny campaign created by Derby school students wins major national prize

An Alvaston Moor Academy student has voiced his pride after being part of a Derby-wide anti-misogyny youth campaign that has won national recognition and £1,000 in prize money. Kaiden Doyle, 16, a year 11 student at the academy – which is part of Archway Learning Trust – was part of the hard-hitting ‘Derby…