04th June 2021
Eamonn Holmes’ dream fulfilled by Baytree Cars – but don’t tell the wife
Eammon behind the wheel of his dream car – a Bentley Continental Convertible GTC – with Chris McDermott and Steve Pinchbeck (standing) directors of Baytree Cars. Popular TV presenter Eamonn Holmes finally has his own way by buying his dream Bentley – thanks to Baytree Cars. Six years ago, Eamonn and wife Ruth Langsford […]
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17th December 2020
SureScreen leading the fight against COVID spread in Europe
While further tests are being carried out on exciting vaccines against Covid 19, SureScreen Diagnostics is leading the way with essential testing for the virus in Europe. SureScreen are one of five companies lined up to provide four million tests in Flanders, Belgium with the probability of more to come. The Federal Medicines Agency set […]
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30th November 2020
Disabled Derby woman down to her last slice of bread in lockdown
Amo Raju has been with Disability Direct in Derby for more than 25 years. A woman was found to be down to her last slice of bread when lockdown checks were made on disabled people in Derby. Suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, Jenny, in her 60s, was found living alone in a city bungalow. […]
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07th November 2020
App designers help scores of businesses to trade again after virus lockdown
Fancy some fish and chips, a pint of beer or ordering food from a table at a busy outdoor venue? Before restrictions enforced due to coronavirus, there would have been an old-fashioned British solution. Queue. But a Derby tech company has changed the outlook of many thousands of customers who now turn to an app. […]
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01st November 2020
Derby scientists helping battle against COVID-19 around the globe
In the Derbyshire countryside, there is a laboratory where scientists have been at the forefront of the global battle against COVID-19. SureScreen Diagnostics has been established for nearly 25 years and one of its point-of-care tests is used every two seconds. The chances are that if you have undergone a urine test at a GP’s […]
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27th October 2020
£22m orders from apps key to saving hospitality jobs
More than one million orders of food and drink have been made through purpose-built apps since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in the UK. App4’s solutions have been key to the survival of restaurants, pubs and takeaways. They have been used by 376,545 people with total orders of 1,060,755 over the past nine months […]
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23rd October 2020
Extended showroom for prestige car specialists
Steve Pinchbeck and Chris McDermott, co-owners of Baytree Cars recently announced a partnership with David Lloyd Health Club, Derby. Prestige and performance vehicle specialist Baytree Cars have expanded its showroom after a big surge in demand. Baytree has set a target of bringing the highest marque cars to Derby and has just taken delivery […]
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16th July 2020
Universal Credit scammers using identities of parents of disabled children
Identities of parents of disabled children are being stolen to gain Universal Credit payments during the Coronavirus crisis. Huge demand for the benefit has seen some processes relaxed to ensure the majority of claims are paid quickly. This has resulted in criminals being paid after fraudulent claims. Now Derby-based charity Disability Direct has revealed that […]
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14th July 2020
Oberoi and Accenture work together on a COVID-19 helpline launched by UK Sepsis Trust
The UK Sepsis Trust has launched a helpline to offer the best possible information to those affected by Covid-19. Its Recovery Response line was initially available to Sepsis victims but is now extended to anyone who has been ill with the virus and their family. Overflow calls will be managed by Oberoi Business Hub where […]
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05th June 2020
Surescreen’s test given resounding endorsement by hospital that saved PM
The rapid COVID-19 antibody detection tests of UK company SureScreen Diagnostics have received a resounding endorsement from the hospital which saved the life of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Experts at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s Hospital and Kings College University in London have been carrying out one of the most exhaustive examinations of antibody tests since […]
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