Derby Ram set to trail Project D to pop-up events
One of the most eye-catching stars of Derby’s successful Ram Trail is heading back out on the road courtesy of its new owners Project D – who have pledged to share him with the public. The distinctive Captain Stone ram will make his first appearance at this weekend’s Melbourne Arts Festival where he will be […]
FOR 28-year-old teacher Hollie Saysell, taking part in the Great North Run this weekend is the perfect way to give back after going through gruelling cancer treatment. Lucy Stephens reports.
Like thousands of teachers and pupils across the UK, Hollie Saysell went back into the classroom this week, at The Bemrose School in Derby where she is the literacy intervention lead. It’s a busy week for the mum-of-two and this Sunday she is taking on the famous Great North Run, the half marathon that is […]
Murray Park summer school is a hit with new starters
Almost 200 children from 34 different primary schools attended a week of activities at their new secondary school to make new friends and catch up with lost learning due to Covid-19. The summer school was held for 180 new starters at Murray Park Community School, in Mickleover, who will make up year seven when the […]
Stuart steps out for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre in Skegness
A MAN who walked 120 miles in just five days to raise money for charity was greeted at the finish line by the Mayor of Derby, Councillor Robin Wood. Stuart Boon, 38, completed the walk to raise money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, in Skegness, after enjoying holidays there himself as a boy. Stuart, who […]
Funeral arranger Jodie returns to her roots as she joins the directors’ team at Kimberley
A funeral arranger has spoken of her pride and high levels of job satisfaction after she returned to the town where she grew up to work with and serve local families and their loved ones. Jodie Wardle said that she is finding her new role “massively rewarding” after joining the team at Gillotts Funeral Directors’ […]
Shirebrook Academy students take on a positive role as they explore Black History Month
A group of students at a Shirebrook school took a leading role in shining a light on Britain’s unknown multicultural past when they signed up as ambassadors for Black History Month. Twenty-five Year 10 students from Shirebrook Academy spent the last month taking part in a series of activities with their peers in order to […]
Murray Park pupils talk future plans with Derby business leaders in mock interviews organised by E4E
A BUDDING medic and an aspiring teacher were given a taste of the ‘real’ world as Derby business leaders took part in mock interviews with Year 11 students at Murray Park Community School. The interviews were organised by the school’s Tim Taylor and Enterprise4Education (E4E); a not-for-profit organisation led by Derby City Council which helps […]
BAFTA Award-winning actress, Gogglebox Star and West End actress among special guests as Embark Federation host glittering awards ceremony for Derbyshire school pupils
A YOUNGSTER who delivered soup and blankets to the homeless during lockdown and a 10-year-old who crafted almost 200 poppies with her gran – raising hundreds of pounds for charity – were among award winners at a glittering ceremony in Derbyshire. Organised by Derby-based Embark Federation, the awards celebrated the achievements of 108 of its […]
West Midlands’ vodka brand Jatt Life makes it a double by scooping two industry awards
A West Midlands couple who launched their own luxury spirits firm say they are bursting with pride after their products picked up two national industry awards in just two months. Baz and Sunny Kooner, owners of Jatt Life, based in Kingswinford, described the accolades as the perfect reward for their hard work and ambition and […]
Royal School for the Deaf Derby children send Strictly Come Dancing’s Rose Ayling-Ellis a good luck message in sign language
CHILDREN from the Royal School for the Deaf Derby have recorded a good luck message for Rose Ayling-Ellis – the first deaf contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. Pupils at the school in Ashbourne Road have been ‘hugely inspired’ by the energetic performances from actress Rose, who also stars in EastEnders. Now they hope that Rose, […]