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 – […]
Derby businessman Dan Miller finishes third on The Apprentice
Derbyshire entrepreneur Dan Miller has left The Apprentice in third place after deciding not to give up 50% of his existing business – but says he enjoyed every minute of the process. Dan, who set up his company Young Professionals aged just 17 from his bedroom in Smalley, spent 11 weeks on the BBC programme […]
Private Derby ram mascot joins Armed Forces Covenant ceremony at Acres Engineering
A prized regimental ram mascot, known as Private Derby, has taken part in a ceremonial Armed Forces event at Derbyshire-based manufacturer Acres Engineering, marking one of his first official public duties. Private Derby – the official ram mascot of the Mercian Regiment – visited Acres Engineering on 7 April to commemorate the anniversary of the […]
Students score big with deaf sports initiative
BUDDING athletes from a Derby special school were inspired to tackle new challenges and raise their game when a national deaf sports organisation visited. Pupils at The Royal School for the Deaf Derby welcomed Deafersify CIC for an action-packed session designed to encourage participation in sport while building confidence and communication skills. The day began […]
MacMartin comms director Claire set to bring her work to bear on TMLA’s new marketing module
A Derby creative comms director who specialises in behaviour change campaigns is bringing her real-world expertise into the classroom with the launch of a new course on purpose-driven marketing. Claire MacDonald, co-founder of city agency MacMartin, will deliver the new module in Societal Impact for The Marketing and Leadership Academy (TMLA) from this month. The […]