TV show crowns Derbyshire scientist one of the UK’s star bakers for her right Royal jubilee pudding
A Derbyshire chemicals company employee has used her science background to create a regal pudding judged one of the UK’s top 50 in a TV contest to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Danielle Malik secured a top 50 slot in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Competition to find a pudding made by a home baker fit […]
Inspirational Derby headteacher honoured in prestigious UK celebration of teaching
The head teacher of Royal School for the Deaf Derby, Helen Shepherd, has received a national award for excellence in recognition of her outstanding commitment to changing the lives of the children she works with. Helen, who retires in August, was presented with a Pearson National Teaching Silver Award for her work in special […]
Derby IT firm L.E.A.D. IT Services commended for going ‘above and beyond’ to keep city youngsters safe online
A Derby IT firm has been praised for going ‘above and beyond’ to keep children in the city safe online. L.E.A.D. IT Services, who are based in Victoria Street, Derby, worked hundreds of hours during the pandemic to ensure that school pupils could access their school lessons online, ensuring a smooth transition from the […]
Former Derbyshire Police chief urging others to donate stem cells ahead of World Blood Cancer Day
A former police chief who organised a successful mass donation session for those from black, Asian and other minority backgrounds is encouraging others to join the fight against blood cancer. Former Police chief, Kul Mahay Blood cancers are the third most common cause of cancer death in the UK and, every 20 minutes, someone in […]
Horsley Woodhouse Primary School pupils celebrating Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with party and a picnic
Pupils at a Derbyshire primary school have been learning about the British monarchy, Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family ahead of the Platinum Jubilee next month. Youngsters at Horsley Woodhouse School – part of the Embark Federation, which oversees 15 schools in the county – have also been busy planning a party on the […]
Derby mum Chrissa’s impressive climb to the top
A Derby mum-of-four whose severe health conditions almost left her in need of wheelchair has climbed to the highest point in Southern Britain to raise funds for children with special educational needs. Chrissa Wadlow, of Chellaston, was just nine years old when she was diagnosed with the inflammatory bowel disease Crohn’s Colitis which has also […]
Derbyshire County Show invites dog owners to enter their canines
Cute cockapoos and dashing dachshunds will be invited to take to the ring when the Derbyshire County Show hosts a family friendly dog show at the event next month. Organisers of the show have got their rosettes at the ready to reward visitors’ four-legged friends in categories which include waggiest tail, cutest puppy and golden […]
Murray Park School celebrates receiving Computer Quality Mark
A Mickleover school has received national recognition for delivering high quality computing education and the digital skills young people will need for their future. Murray Park School has achieved the new national Computing Quality Mark, after experts evaluating its computing department found they were offering a ‘high quality provision’. Stuart Rossell and Murray Park School […]
Royal School for the Deaf Derby opens up a new world to pupils through the creation of a new library
Pupils at Derby’s most historic school are immersing themselves in the lives of fictional characters and learning about other cultures around the world thanks to the creation of a brand-new library. Staff at Royal School of the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road, have created the new space, which has cost £15,000, to encourage pupils […]
Nottinghamshire County Show set to stay as a one-day event after a bumper crowd enjoyed their return to the country
Organisers of the Nottinghamshire County Show say it will return as a one-day event again next year after its new format and a return to focussing on its rural roots brought a bumper crowd flocking through the gates. The Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, which hosted the show at the Newark Showground last weekend, says […]