Ofsted chief makes her own inspection of The Bemrose School
The Chief Inspector of Schools has visited The Bemrose School to see for herself the hard work that lead to a recent ‘good’ rating from the education watchdog. The head of Ofsted Amanda Spielman met with staff and students before enjoying a tour of the school, which caters for children aged between three and 19 […]
Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Café crowned the nation’s Best Large Farm Shop
A Staffordshire farm shop which started life in a converted milking parlour has beaten off competition from the biggest names in the industry to be crowned the best large farm shop in the UK. Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Café, in Denstone, Staffordshire, has been named Best Large Farm Shop Retailer at the Farm […]
Derbyshire County Show to return for 2018 – and tickets are on sale now
Tickets are selling fast for this year’s Derbyshire County Show and Food Fayre, which will remain at its stunning new location in Spondon’s Locko Park. The 138th Derbyshire County Show will be held on Sunday June 24th 2018 and is expected to attract thousands of people from across the region by showcasing the very […]
Derbyshire-made street planters bring peace of mind to the heart of Wembley
A Derbyshire security products company has helped protect staff and visitors to one of London’s most prominent public buildings after installing a host of street planters in the shadow of Wembley Stadium’s giant arch. Securiscape, based in Ashbourne, has recently finished fitting seven security planters across the glass-fronted entrance to Brent Civic Centre, the headquarters […]
Amy and Emily are on cake-cutting duty as COSMO marks its three-year birthday
PRESS RELEASE Two youngsters who have both survived cancer were invited to cut a huge birthday cake when a Nottingham restaurant held an anniversary celebration with the help of a city charity. Amy Rhodes, seven, and five-year-old Emily Thomas took up their cake slices last night at COSMO Authentic World Kitchen in Milton Street, which […]
Businesses offered chance to back Derbyshire County Show 2018
Organisers of The Derbyshire County Show are looking for sponsors for this summer’s event which promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The 138th Show will be held on Sunday, June 24th and is expected to attract thousands of people from across the region by showcasing the very best that the county has […]
Derby deaf pupil Lawand told he won’t be deported to Germany
PRESS RELEASE A profoundly deaf Derby school pupil has been told that he won’t now be deported to Germany after the Home Office agreed that the UK should decide on his future. Iraqi-born seven-year-old Lawand Hamadamin’s application for asylum will now be heard in the UK following a 15-month campaign against the Home Office’s decision […]
Education watchdog praises ‘highly inclusive’ school rating it good
The city’s only all-through school has been rated good by Government inspectors who described it as “highly inclusive” with pupils who are “well-behaved” and “thrive”. A team from the Office for Standards in Education visited The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, and reported that “there is much joy in this school”. They […]
Nottinghamshire business to tackle epic obstacles in Tough Mudder event for Notts hospice
A Nottinghamshire telecommunications firm will take part in a true test of endurance next month in aid of a county hospice. A seven-strong team from VIA, who are based in Upper Parliament Street, will compete in the Tough Mudder Half at Belvoir Castle on May 12. Jade Hutchinson, Edward Worthington, Gareth Sobocinski, James Bartlett, John […]
Gedling woman to tackle epic obstacles in Tough Mudder event in memory of her Gran
A Nottinghamshire woman whose family received much-needed support from a city hospice following the death of her grandmother will take part in a true test of endurance next month. Jade Hutchinson, from Gedling, is part of a seven-strong team from Nottingham-based telecommunications company VIA, who will compete in the Tough Mudder Half at Belvoir […]