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Investment in £1/2m in uPVC Manufacturing as Firm Urges Greater Focus on Accessories & Dry Fix
Leading UK roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has invested more than £500,000 over the past five years in its dedicated uPVC accessories manufacturing facility,…

‘A vibrant business community’ – The HQ Chesterfield now fully let
The owners of a Grade A office building in a sought-after location at the centre of Chesterfield have announced it is now fully let.

Salvation Army charity shops see 50% rise in Gift Aid sign-ups after major digital upgrade from BMc Azurri
Salvation Army charity shops across the UK have seen a 50% increase in Gift Aid sign-ups after introducing new digital technology which has made donating…

Warwick golf simulator business helps homeless Derventio Housing Trust residents’ mental health with top hole day out
Homeless residents living in Warwickshire Derventio Housing Trust accommodation received a welcome boost to their mental health thanks to generous staff at a new golf…

Derventio Housing Trust expands team with key new appointment
Derby homelessness organisation Derventio Housing Trust is strengthening its work supporting vulnerable people with a key new appointment who is moving from dream homes to…

3D printing sales growth delivers Stratasys ‘Number 1 Partner’ status for SYS Systems
A 20% increase in 3D printing hardware sales has helped a UK-based technology specialist claim ‘Number 1 Partner Status’ for Stratasys across Europe, Middle East…

Citipost Mail Achieves Investors in People Platinum Following Exceptional Assessor Review
UK-based mail and print specialist ranked in the top 2% of organisations assessed across all sectors Derbyshire, UK: Citipost Mail, one of the UK’s largest…

Pupils pedal their way to independence thanks to bike donations
Pupils from a Derby school are back on their bikes and ready to roll, enjoying a new sense of independence thanks to a scheme supporting…

Walkers invited to take on the “Hamble” as the 2026 Cosy Bike and Hike opens for business
The organisers behind one of Derbyshire’s biggest annual fundraising challenges have added a brand-new distance to help encourage more people to sign up.

Derby agency throws its weight behind the Tale of Two Cities child poverty campaign
A Derby creative communications agency is supporting the city’s new drive to alleviate early years child poverty in deprived neighbourhoods by creating and hosting the…

Bishop Lonsdale leads the way on sustainability with new green upgrades
Eco-warriors at a Derby primary school have shown a Member of Parliament how they are making their school more sustainable, thanks to a government-backed green…

Derventio Education celebrates apprenticeships as Managing Director marks company’s 20th apprentice
A Derby businessman is urging fellow business owners to give apprentices a chance after his firm celebrated the success of its 20th apprentice.

Leading Derby training provider urges big firms to “use it or lose it” as Government reforms increase chance of missing out on apprenticeships funding
The director of a global training provider has urged businesses to “use it or lose it” as Government reforms taking effect this year mean many…

DSP (Interiors) helps Elevator Equipment go up in the world with new HQ
Leading design and build specialist DSP (Interiors) has given Elevator Equipment’s new headquarters a real lift, delivering a 12-week turnkey fit-out designed to take the…

Derventio Education champions ‘Hope’ through writing competition
Derby-based edtech specialists Derventio Education have agreed to sponsor a city-wide competition designed to encourage a love of reading and writing.

Envirogen Eco MultiPro Now Delivering Ultrapure Water At Kemira Bradford – Supports Yield, Efficiency And Operational Performance
Envirogen’s Eco MultiPro high-performance, containerised water treatment plant went live in Q4 2025 at Kemira Bradford, delivering essential ultrapure water for the company’s updated manufacturing…

KH Hair chooses Cancer Research UK as new charity partner
KH Hair is proud to announce the signing of a new corporate partnership agreement with Cancer Research UK.
OGP UK’s M7 debut headlines Carfulan Group’s appearance at Southern Manufacturing
One of the UK’s leading advanced manufacturing specialists is embarking on its busiest ever event schedule when it heads to Southern Manufacturing next month.

Penguin PR welcomes new team member
A Midlands-based public relations firm is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Hancock as PR Account Manager, strengthening the team with marketing and brand…

Derby entrepreneur reveals how a bedroom start-up became a multi-million-pound careers business
An entrepreneur who built a multi-million-pound business from his bedroom in Derby has paid tribute to the city that gave him his start.

Community Handoutsd Reach New Heights
Russell Roof Tiles has surpassed its fundraising target – raising more than £60,000 as part of its 60th, diamond jubilee year in 2025.

Derby design director shortlisted for two major leadership awards
A Derby design director has been shortlisted for two major leadership awards recognising more than two decades of outstanding contribution, leadership and mentorship for the…

Derby-based Precept Recruit launches to help regional firms tackle the talent challenge
A new recruitment consultancy has officially launched in Derby to support growing organisations across the East Midlands and beyond find, hire and retain exceptional talent.

The Bemrose School hails ‘invaluable’ partnership with Derby-based Derventio Education
A Derby secondary school has praised a long-running partnership with an education support provider as “invaluable” in helping to drive school improvement and secure the…