Little Harley to celebrate end of cancer treatment by riding in seven-and-a-half-tonne Monster Truck at this year’s Derbyshire County Show
BRAVE Derby youngster Harley Penty will be the star of this year’s Derbyshire County Show when he guest-rides in Big Pete; a 16ft Monster Truck who will be performing in the main arena in June. The four-year-old, who was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer aged just 15 months, will ring the end-of-treatment bell […]
Twelve-year-old schoolboy Fred is aiming for glory with prize bullock Pocket Rocket at Derbyshire County Show
WHILE most 12-year-olds spend their spare time playing Minecraft or watching YouTube clips, Fred Powdrill-Swinscoe is out in the fresh air preparing his beloved bullock Pocket Rocket for the Derbyshire County Show. The Ecclesbourne School pupil, who lives in Mackworth Village, has been showing cattle since he was just four years old and has high […]
Derby County star’s former PE teacher says he deserves his Wembley date with destiny as Rams prepare for Championship play-off final with Aston Villa
Derby County star Mason Bennett’s former PE teacher says it will be “fantastic” if his former student gets his chance to play at Wembley on Monday. Andy Gilbert, now vice principal at Mason’s old school, Shirebrook Academy, in Shirebrook, says that the 22-year-old thoroughly deserves his chance to play on English football’s biggest stage in […]
Giant snails at this Derby school named after pint-sized TV stars Ant and Dec
Cheeky Geordie duo Ant and Dec are used to picking up awards – so it was no surprise that when pupils voted for names for their new class pets the Britain’s Got Talent presenters scooped the accolade. Pupils at Royal School for the Deaf Derby have taken delivery of two Giant African Land Snails which […]
Change in Ficam D classification will help pest control industry to thrive
A leading UK pest controller says that the change in rules governing the use of insecticide dust Ficam D should be seen as a chance for operators to demonstrate their skills – and increase their prices. Iain Urquhart, who represents small and medium pest control businesses on the BASIS PROMPT committee, says that the new […]
Derbyshire development Deer Park makes donation to Ripley Netball Club for 25th anniversary celebrations
GINNIS New Homes, the housing developers behind the stunning Deer Park development in Ripley, are delighted to have made a donation to a local netball club celebrating their 25th year. Cheryl Naylor, head coach of Ripley Netball Club, was presented with a cheque for £150 by Pat McGinnis of Ginnis New Homes – during their […]
Ed Sheeran is a surprise hit for families in the East Midlands saying a final farewell
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has taken his place among Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to become one of the most popular artists requested by Nottinghamshire families planning their goodbyes to their loved ones. A survey by county funeral firm Gillotts Funeral Directors has shown that last year the Lego House hitmaker moved into the Top Ten […]
Rams fan Jay aiming to inspire entrepreneurs with a show-stopping event at Pride Park Stadium
A DERBY entrepreneur who set up a hugely successful recruitment company – and now helps other entrepreneurs to grow their fledgling businesses – is set to share business lessons and explain why age or background is no barrier to success. Jay Dhillon, who launched his own recruitment firm – Fasttrack – at the age of […]
COSMO Authentic World Kitchen glows with pride as it scoops two titles at the Golden Chopsticks Awards
Global banqueting restaurant group COSMO Authentic World Kitchen has spoken of its pride and gratitude after it beat off a host of top names to pick up two titles at the prestigious Golden Chopsticks Awards last night. COSMO won both the Best Restaurant Chain Award and the Founders’ Business Achievement Award at the final of […]
Aston Academy girls make it back-to-back wins on the netball court at Rotherham Finals event
ASTON Academy are celebrating back-to-back wins on the netball court at the annual Rotherham Schools Finals event. The South Yorkshire school’s Year 9 netball team, who won the competition in 2018, retained their crown by beating Wickersley in the final of the tournament, held at Wickersley School. PE teacher Louisa Longstaff, who has coached the […]