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Most recent Derby BIDs reveal ambitious plans to unite city centre businesses under one organisation Derby's Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have revealed further details of plans to merge into a single Derby BID, bringing together around 1,000 businesses across the city centre.

Published 14/10/2026

Timms Solicitors celebrates young talent with trainee solicitor promotion

Derby law firm Timms Solicitors is celebrating the progression of one of its young legal professionals after Family Law Paralegal Isabelle Marchewka was promoted to trainee solicitor.

Published 07/10/2026

Derby charity secures £10,000 to help children overcome train travel anxiety

A Derby organisation has secured £10,000 in funding to help children and young people overcome anxiety around travelling by train.

Published 28/09/2026

Derby property firm Cope & Co announces new CEO

One of Derby’s best-known independent property businesses has announced a new CEO, as Annie Cope takes the reins at Cope & Co.

Published 16/09/2026

Derby businesses come together over plans for one united city centre BID

Businesses from across Derby have come together to discuss ambitious plans to unite the city centre’s Business Improvement Districts and create a single Derby BID representing almost 1,000 businesses.

Published 10/09/2026

Derby’s Bridge the Gap opens Family Support Fund to reach more children with bespoke emotional education

A Derby organisation dedicated to supporting children’s emotional wellbeing has launched a new £17,500 Family Support Fund, helping more local families access vital early support.

Published 09/09/2026

Foulds Guitars named one of the nation’s favourite businesses for 2026

One of Derby’s best-known independent businesses has been named among the nation’s favourites as part of this year’s Small Business Saturday campaign.

Published 04/09/2026

Derby couple launch new ceramics hub for artists and hobbyists

A Derby couple who met while helping to create the world-famous ceramic poppies displayed at the Tower of London are opening a new ceramics hub in the city.

Published 02/09/2026