Bemrose School pupils are borrowing more books thanks to reading schemes
A drive to encourage more pupils to pick up books and improve their literacy levels has been hailed a success with teachers actively promoting reading across the curriculum. Daryl Lowe, the librarian at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, has been working with teachers in the maths, humanities and science departments to push literacy […]
Our Future: Government scheme that aims to connect primary school pupils with world of work praised by Ashover teacher as youngsters get entries in for robotics competition
THE assistant headteacher at a Derbyshire school recently commended for its ‘happy and nurturing school community’ by Ofsted inspectors has praised a ground-breaking Government-backed scheme that aims to challenge gender stereotypes and connect pupils with the world of work. Ashover Primary School are one of several schools in the county who have been participating in […]
Why volunteering is so important to us – Derby and Derbyshire businesses and charities celebrate National Volunteers Week 2022
June 1-7 marks National Volunteers Week; an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK – including thousands here in Derby and Derbyshire – through volunteering. We speak to volunteers, charities and organisations who tell us why they volunteer and just what a difference it can make to people’s lives. IT […]
UK independent internet firms form new Rebel Alliance to help hard-pressed families stay connected
A group of local independent Internet service providers (ISPs) have joined forces to put pressure on their own industry to help families pay for their broadband services amid the UK’s cost of living crisis. Calling themselves the Rebel Alliance, the five-strong consortium is made up of fibre broadband providers from across the UK, who say […]
Annie draws on the best of British as she builds a Platinum Jubilee burger fit for a Queen
Diners are being invited to sink their teeth into a celebratory burger featuring Coronation Chicken, a pork pie and even an Earl Grey-flavoured lemon scone after it was created to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Annie’s Burger Shack, which operates restaurants in Nottingham and Derby, is joining in with the national and commonwealth celebrations by […]
£1m-family home set in Derbyshire countryside – complete with paddock for ponies and designer tiles in bathroom – being sold by The Avenue
A stunning home overlooking the beautiful Derbyshire countryside with perfectly manicured gardens, an open-plan kitchen/diner and designer tiles in the family bathroom is set to go on the market for £1m. The four-bedroom detached house in Tansley, set in just under one-and-a-quarter acres of land – which includes a paddock at the rear of the […]
TV show crowns Derbyshire scientist one of the UK’s star bakers for her right Royal jubilee pudding
A Derbyshire chemicals company employee has used her science background to create a regal pudding judged one of the UK’s top 50 in a TV contest to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Danielle Malik secured a top 50 slot in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Competition to find a pudding made by a home baker fit […]
Inspirational Derby headteacher honoured in prestigious UK celebration of teaching
The head teacher of Royal School for the Deaf Derby, Helen Shepherd, has received a national award for excellence in recognition of her outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the children she works with. Helen, who retires in August, was presented with a Pearson National Teaching Silver Award for her work in special […]
Derby IT firm L.E.A.D. IT Services commended for going ‘above and beyond’ to keep city youngsters safe online
A Derby IT firm has been praised for going ‘above and beyond’ to keep children in the city safe online. L.E.A.D. IT Services, who are based in Victoria Street, Derby, worked hundreds of hours during the pandemic to ensure that school pupils could access their school lessons online, ensuring a smooth transition from the […]
Former Derbyshire Police chief urging others to donate stem cells ahead of World Blood Cancer Day
A former police chief who organised a successful mass donation session for those from black, Asian and other minority backgrounds is encouraging others to join the fight against blood cancer. Former Police chief, Kul Mahay Blood cancers are the third most common cause of cancer death in the UK and, every 20 minutes, someone in […]