Brave schoolgirl Tilly shares stories of remarkable courage as Derby City Council careers scheme E4E launches its annual awards
The dad of a Derby teenager shortlisted for an award after sharing her story of courage and resilience in continuing with her studies, despite being diagnosed with a brain tumour, has been sharing her remarkable tale of recovery over the past 12 months. Matilda Hunt, a Year 9 pupil at Derby Cathedral School, was hailed […]
COSMO crowned one of the best restaurants in UK at prestigious awards founded by celebrity chef Gok Wan
Staff at a popular Derby restaurant have thanked customers whose votes helped their company to win one of the most prestigious titles at the 2022 Golden Chopsticks Awards. Founded by TV personality and celebrity chef Gok Wan, the awards celebrate the contribution of East and South-East Asian cuisine to the UK catering industry and champion […]
‘Happy and caring’ Chesterfield school working hard to improve its Ofsted rating with grand plans for the future
A Chesterfield school that was told it requires improvement following a government inspection says that there is a lot to be proud about as it approaches the end of the first half term. Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy, in Dunston Lane, Newbold, was marked as ‘good’ in three of the five categories that make up […]
Derbyshire housing trust day centre users turn to art to tell their story of homelessness
Derbyshire men and women who have been through tough times such as homelessness, alcohol and drug use have been given the chance to tell their stories of loss, despair and hope through an innovative arts project. The freshly fledged artists are all participants at Growing Lives, a day service run by Derbyshire housing trust […]
County Durham charity letter writer makes “oh-sew” special gesture for visually impaired reader
A manufacturing company employee from County Durham who took part in a charity letter writing appeal got extra creative when she made a special handkerchief for a visually impaired care home resident, complete with embroidered initials for him to feel. Ann Charlton, who works at Lubrizol in Consett, was one of the members of […]
It’s a big thumbs-up for Tilly – the new onsite gifting experience from award-winning Colleague Box
AWARD-WINNING business Colleague Box has unveiled its latest innovation – a converted horse trailer that is available for on-site gifting experiences, celebrations, festivals and events. The trailer – specially adapted for the Derby business by Bespoke Conversions; a family-run company based in Cheshire – has been kitted out with a fully-stocked bar, plus a […]
Nurturing Longford CofE Primary School attracting praise from others schools for its diverse curriculum, covering real-world issues
The headteacher at a Derbyshire school has been reflecting on her first 12 months in charge as she looks forward to the new academic year. Elise Piper-Hadfield has been a teacher at Longford CofE Primary School for six years but, in September 2021, she took over the headship from Philip Searson. The school became part […]
Annie’s returns to its roots as it pairs with brewers Blue Monkey in an Oktoberfest special
Iconic Nottingham restaurant Annie’s Burger Shack has returned to its roots by setting up a series of pop-up pub kitchens as part of a collaboration with city independent brewery Blue Monkey. The two companies have come together specially for the brewery’s Oktoberfest celebrations, with staff from Annie’s taking over the kitchen at Blue Monkey’s […]
Work placement student at Derbyshire company raises thousands for charity with gruelling trek
A tenacious Chemistry student who spent a year working with Lubrizol in Derbyshire has just completed the gruelling, South West Coast Path hike in just under two months to raise money for a mental health charity. Cecily Bell, 22, returned this month after completing the 630 miles and climbing a total elevation gain equivalent to four times the height of Mt Everest. She was supported by Lubrizol, […]
Derbyshire schoolgirl pirouettes her way into stage success with role in Swan Lake
A 12-year-old pupil from a Derby secondary academy has shown she has all the right moves after winning a role in a prestigious production of Swan Lake. Hannah McCullough, a year eight pupil at The Long Eaton School on Thoresby Road, beat off competition from other hopefuls to win a spot at the English Youth […]