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Small Business Saturday national roadshow rolls into Derby on Friday 14 November

Derby has been selected as a key stop on the Small Business Saturday nationwide roadshow, which is travelling over 3,000 miles to 23 towns and cities in five weeks to champion independents across the UK.

Published 12/11/2025

Win a Share of £2,000 in Derby’s Golden Ticket Christmas Prize Draw

Derby shoppers have the chance to win a share of £2,000 this Christmas, thanks to the return of the Golden Ticket Prize Draw — organised by the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).

Published 10/11/2025

Derby’s Cathedral Quarter Hotel Opens Its Doors This Christmas to Help Tackle Loneliness

The Cathedral Quarter Hotel in Derby is taking a heartwarming approach to Christmas this year — by staying open throughout the festive season to welcome anyone who might otherwise be spending the holidays alone.

Published 27/10/2025

Santa’s Grotto Returns — Now at Derby Market Hall!

Christmas is coming early to Derby as Santa makes his grand return to the Cathedral Quarter Grotto this November — and this year, you’ll find him in the beautifully restored Derby Market Hall.

Published 27/10/2025

Food wholesaler set to move to new Branston HQ

Family-run food wholesaler, Waterside Food Services, is set to relocate to new 32,500 sq ft headquarters in Branston.

Published 15/10/2025

Monarch Security launches Highfield-approved training centre in Derby

A leading Derby-based security company, Monarch Security, is now delivering nationally recognised, industry-standard SIA training to new and existing security professionals.

Published 14/10/2025

Derby’s longest established family funeral directors invites public behind the scenes

Derby’s longest established, family-owned funeral directors, Wathall’s, is opening its doors to the public this Saturday to offer a rare glimpse behind the scenes of its Macklin Street headquarters.

Published 06/10/2025

Free fitness events in Derby mark National Fitness Day & World Mental Health Day

Two free community fitness events will take place in Derby this September and October, organised by the St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Pure Gym.

Published 17/09/2025