How rapid hypnotherapy by VASK Therapy helped beautician recovering from skin cancer – and the surprise proposal from her long-term boyfriend
A BEAUTY therapist who has overcome bereavement, a cancer diagnosis and battled subsequent mental health issues is planning a Halloween-themed wedding where her dog will be guest of honour after her fiancé popped the question. Danni Nulty, of Coventry, says the surprise proposal by her partner – personal trainer Dan Kirkland – comes after a […]
St Giles School’s Jacob Ward becomes one of youngest in UK to achieve teaching certification
A TEENAGER who works in a Derby special school has become one of the youngest teaching assistants in the UK to reach the highest level possible before qualifying as a fully-fledged teacher. Eighteen-year-old Jacob Ward, who works at St Giles School, in Hampshire Road, has just been awarded Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status by […]
Derby North MP Amanda Solloway opens new state-of-the-art sensory facilities for Derby special school pupils at St Giles
CHILDREN at a Derby special school have thanked the community volunteers who helped to fund a brand-new state-of-the-art sensory room and dark room. St Giles School, in Hampshire Road, welcomed Derby North MP Amanda Solloway for the unveiling of their sensory and dark rooms, which have been funded by the school PTA, Derbyshire-based business Cosy […]
Elderly widow from Derby thanks Treetops Hospice for ‘lifeline’ of virtual care and support throughout pandemic
AN elderly widow from Alvaston who found herself isolated when the UK went into lockdown has thanked a Derbyshire-based charity for its support – which includes a weekly virtual café and exercise classes. Eighty-four-year-old Barbara Buxton spent 10 years caring for her husband, Ray after he was diagnosed with cancer and was given much-needed respite […]
Pupils at St Giles School in Derby pass national phonics exam with flying colours
FOR the first time ever, pupils at a Derby special school have taken – and passed – a national assessment to check on their progress in phonics; the method used to teach children how to read and spell. Every year, children in mainstream primary schools in England take part in the assessment which monitors their […]
Chellaston mother and daughter given Covid hero awards
A MOTHER and daughter from Chellaston have both been named Beacons of Hope in a brand-new awards scheme aimed at recognising the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The Derbyshire Beacon of Hope awards – a collaboration between Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, the Lord-Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Derbyshire – was created to identify and thank […]
Derbyshire charity in plea for help so children in need can get a holiday in 2022
A much-loved children’s holiday charity is urging Derbyshire businesses to consider supporting them so that more in-need youngsters can get a longed-for holiday in 2022. Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, which this year celebrated its 130th anniversary, has had to make the difficult decision not to open its doors to young people this year. Now its trustees […]
Derby Bemrose School students win places on coveted engineering scheme at Rolls-Royce
TWO pupils from a city school are believed to have become the first Roma children to secure coveted places on an engineering apprentice scheme at Rolls-Royce, which will run alongside their school lessons. Miroslav Gabor and Natalie Dankova, who are both 14, have beaten off competition from dozens of other teenagers to win places on […]
Penguin PR’s community hero Kerry is at the heart of the story as she receives a Beacon of Hope Award
A Derby public relations professional who turned up to cover a client’s prize-giving event found herself the centre of attention when she accepted a prestigious community award for her own kind-heartedness during the coronavirus pandemic. Kerry Ganly, a PR account and social media manager at Penguin PR, in Ashbourne Road, was invited forward to […]
Derby financial adviser offers help to colleagues across the world after sharing his thoughts on imposter syndrome
The founder of a Derby financial advice company who gave a talk to fellow professionals online about self-doubt and feeling like he is “winging it” says he has been contacted by people all over the world looking help and support. Aristotle Financial Planning business logo James Wallis, who set up his company, Aristotle Financial […]