Global metal superstar Richard prepares for Derbyshire charity gig with his band of brothers
A guitarist who has spent the year on tour with one of the world’s biggest rock bands is preparing for his next gig – a charity concert at a Derbyshire working men’s club. Richard Shaw has recently returned from flying around the world playing in front of thousands of people as lead guitarist for bill-topping […]
Derbyshire Mind project aims to spread the healing power of hobbies
A Derbyshire charity has a launched a series of events aimed at improving mental wellbeing through experiencing and enjoying the therapeutic effects of a new hobby, activity or developing new skills. Derbyshire Mind has embarked upon a new season of activities under its Enjoying Derbyshire programme, which aims to bring people in Derby and across […]
Rotherham school’s Halloween disco helps its charity appeal get off to a flying start
Witches, zombies and even a scary traffic cone helped a Rotherham school’s charity appeal get off to a flying start when they raised nearly £700 to help support the building of a new wing at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. More than 150 students pulled on the creepy fancy dress outfits and danced to “spooktacular” tunes when […]
School communication practitioner wins national SEN award at glitzy ceremony in London
A Derby woman is celebrating after winning a national special educational needs awards at a glitzy ceremony in London. Karen Brownhill, communication practitioner at St Giles School in Derby, beat off tough competition from across the UK to win the Teaching and Learning Support Staff category of the annual nasen (National Association for Special Educational […]
SecuriPods create a safe and secure perimeter for major UK city centre beer festival
Thousands of ale-lovers were able to enjoy peace of mind alongside their brews when Derbyshire security products firm Securiscape installed its temporary HVM street barriers on the perimeter of a major outdoor beer festival. Organisers of the Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival 2018 requested that four of the devices, which can bring vehicles to […]
Finance Advice Centre marks a home-coming as it sets up shop in Ilkeston
Two Ilkeston mortgage advisers say they feel like they have come home after setting up in business together in the town. Business partners Dan Law and Dave Smit both grew up in the town and have now returned to open their own branch of UK mortgage advisers Finance Advice Centre. Based at the old police […]
Ginnis New Homes supports youngsters at Ripley school on their learning journey with donation for new books
Youngsters at a Ripley primary school are set to receive new books for their library after a donation from a local housing development. Ginnis New Homes, the developers behind Deer Park; a collection of 30 exclusive three and four-bedroom homes which are taking shape on the edge of Ripley – have made a cash donation […]
Location, location, location of Deer Park seals the deal for couple Dave and Pam Rogers
Deer Park’s semi-rural location – and the fact that Ginnis New Homes’ Amber Valley housing development is only a short drive from the home of their young grandson – were the main draw for Dave and Pam Rogers when purchasing their new home. The couple were keen to move from their four-bed detached house in […]
World buffet outlet COSMO Derby gets a double helping of glory at national restaurant awards
One of Derby’s best-known restaurants helped itself to a slice of national glory when it beat off a host of competitors to scoop the title of Buffet Restaurant of the Year. COSMO Derby, in London Road, won the award at The Food Awards England 2018, along with the title of Best Oriental Establishment in the […]
Burton business moves manufacturing of Skypods to its Hawkins Lane site
BURTON-based TradeFix Building Plastics are moving manufacturing of their bespoke skypods to their site on Sovereign Business Park. Skypods are thermally efficient uPVC ‘roof lanterns’ which can effectively breathe new life into any area of the home underneath an existing flat roof. They give a room greater height and improve light – and they can […]