Debut win for Swinton Academy’s talented showjumper and her pony, Princess
A talented showjumper from Rotherham claimed first place in a national competition – and has her sights set on further success with pony, Princess. Twelve-year-old Erin Plant, a Year 7 student at Swinton Academy, finished first in the most recent round of the British Show jumping ‘Just for Schools’ competition. Representing Swinton Academy – one […]
Kind-hearted Rotherham youngster Kadie organises charity event for Grandad who is receiving treatment for prostrate cancer
A kind-hearted schoolgirl from Rotherham has raised more than £200 for charity, Stand Up To Cancer. Twelve-year-old Kadie Davis, a Year 7 student at Swinton Academy, organised a bake sale at the school with the aim of raising as much money as possible for the annual fundraising campaign, organised by Cancer Research UK and Channel […]
Rotherham pupils get crafty as they give eggs an artistic Easter makeover
An egg guarded by a scary snake, another disguised as popstar Ed Sheeran and a clutch of eggs acting out World War Three proved to be the stars of the show when a Rotherham school held an Easter egg decorating competition. Pupils at Listerdale Junior Academy dreamed up a whole host of creative ways to […]
Derbyshire County Show organisers offer visitors a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride in a Monster Truck at their summer show
FANCY a once-in-a-lifetime ride in a seven-and-a-half tonne Monster Truck this summer? Organisers of the Derbyshire County Show, which will celebrate its 139th year in 2019, are offering one lucky person the opportunity to ride in Big Pete; a 16ft beast of a machine, who will be one of the star attractions in the main […]
Securiscape’s easy-fit lifesaving pedestrian guardrail socket system flies through its industry crash test
Derbyshire security products manufacturer Securiscape has successfully tested a new version of its hostile vehicle mitigation pedestrian guardrail which will help save lives in more locations. Called the HVM Socketed Guardrail, the product stood firm when it was deliberately rammed by a 2.5 tonne 4WD pick-up travelling at 30mph during the test, which took place […]
Derby parents praise city’s only special primary school for progress made by their youngsters
THE mother of a youngster who was excluded from school at the age of three – and a mum whose son has special complex needs and requires oxygen daily from a pressurised tank he has to carry around with him – have hailed staff at a Derby school for going ‘above and beyond’. The pair […]
Chinese visitor wants schools to harness the power of international partnership
Nottingham nursery children as young as two are getting an early years’ chance to get to meet and play alongside youngsters from China thanks to a unique cultural exchange programme aimed at sharing good education practice between the city and the Far East. Children attending the Creative Hands Daycare in Wadsworth Road, Stapleford, have been […]
Finance Advice Centre spreads its wings as it sets up in Castle Donington
Fast-growing UK mortgage advisers Finance Advice Centre has continued its ambitious expansion programme by opening its third franchise in one of the country’s most up and coming towns. The new franchise, in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, will enable the Derby-based company, which primarily operates online and by telephone across the UK, to reach customers in a […]
Award-winning Derby restaurant reopens after refurbishment
A popular buffet restaurant has reopened after a renovation which has seen the introduction of a host of design improvements and more comfortable seating. COSMO Derby has reopened its doors today following the refit which is described by director Kan Koo as a move to bring the restaurant a step closer to the Far Eastern […]
Sheffield school are celebrating their most successful sporting year to date
A Sheffield school is celebrating one of its most successful sporting years ever with six teams through to the annual Rotherham Schools Sports Finals. Aston Academy, in Aughton Road, will be represented in four girls’ netball finals by students from years 8, 9, 10 and post-16. The Year 9 and Year 11 boys’ football teams […]