Major fundraiser at Great Northern Classics helps Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre gear up to re-open this summer
Families and lovers of planes, trains and automobiles are being invited to help a long-running charity gear up to re-open in 2026 by attending a fun day out at Derby’s premier heritage motoring site. The ‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ event is being held at Great Northern Classics on Osmaston Road on Saturday May 9 and […]
School where pupils shine a light for others praised in inspection
A Derbyshire infant school has been praised for its nurturing environment, where pupils are encouraged to ‘shine a light for others’ in all aspects of school life. Bakewell Church of England Infant School – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – was visited by an inspector as part of the Statutory Inspection of […]
Three Derby firms in perfect harmony after joining to make Digit Music’s award-winning accessible musical instrument
Derby has once again proved it is a centre of innovation after three local businesses joined forces to create a multi award-winning accessible musical instrument now used in classrooms across the UK and beyond. The cutting edge CMPSR instrument is the brainchild of Derby business Digit Music whose musician founders Si Tew and Owain Wilson […]
L.E.A.D. IT Services explores new markets with key senior appointment
A leading IT and technology services company serving more than 250 schools, multi-academy trusts and businesses across the UK has made a key new appointment to drive the business forward. Derby-based L.E.A.D. IT Services, a social enterprise that reinvests profits into the community, supports young people into employment, and delivers a wide range of local […]
It’s mission accomplished as long-serving YMCA Derbyshire CEO gets set to step down
The long-serving CEO of YMCA Derbyshire says she is looking forward to new adventures after announcing that she is stepping down from the role after more than two decades in charge. Gillian Sewell says that the time is right for her to hand over the reins to somebody else so that they can write a […]
Derby pupils bring history to life on Berlin Trip
Pupils from a Derby secondary school took their studies beyond textbooks, discovering Berlin’s historic landmarks and the stories behind them. Nine students from Murray Park School in Mickleover had the opportunity to explore Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall Memorial, the TV Tower and Berlin Zoo during a four-day visit. The trip was designed to […]
West End stars head to Derby Theatre for special charity concert celebrating Lewis Sewell
A host of acclaimed West End performers will return to Derby Theatre next month for a special charity concert celebrating the life and legacy of local performer Lewis Sewell. A Musical Theatre Spectacular will take place on 3 May 2026, marking the first time the fundraising event has been staged at the venue where Lewis […]
MPs praise Derby special school as it celebrates third consecutive outstanding Ofsted
A Derby special school has been praised by both of the city’s MPs after securing its third consecutive Outstanding Ofsted report, which described the setting as “filled with joy, laughter and warm interactions between the children and staff”. The residential provision at the Royal School for the Deaf Derby, was rated outstanding for both overall experiences and […]
Books take centre stage at Bemrose School
A Derby school library is starting a new chapter as it extends its offering and welcomes families to inspire a love of reading. The Bemrose School on Uttoxeter Road is placing its library at the heart of school life through a growing programme of activities engaging pupils and parents alike, from book clubs and author […]
Burton sea cadet Felix conquers gruelling 260-mile charity bike ride
A Burton teenager who undertook a gruelling 260-mile off-road mountain bike ride across the UK is putting his feet up after successfully conquering his challenge and helping to raise thousands of pounds for the Sea Cadets. Leading Cadet Felix Scully-Crane, 16, is back at home after he and his dad, Nick, and his mum – […]