Mickleover sparkles in memory of little Sam
The streets of Mickleover twinkled with fairy lights and lanterns when more than 500 people joined a procession and outdoor Christmas carol concert to celebrate the life of five-year-old Sam Liew, who died suddenly in March. The festive event was organised by Sam’s Superheroes, a charity founded in memory of the Silverhill Primary School pupil […]
Pupils are career driven thanks to help from Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
Pupils at The Kingsmead School are being inspired thanks to a partnership with Derbyshire based car-manufacturer Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK. The collaboration, which is extended to just a handful of schools in the city, means that pupils attending Kingsmead’s sites will be supported in their studies, develop employability skills and have the opportunity of meaningful […]
Annie’s Burger Shack unveils Braille menu to help blind and partially sighted diners make their choice
A popular East Midlands burger restaurant has joined forces with a county sight charity to publish a Braille version of its menu to help blind and visually impaired diners get more from their visit. Annie’s Burger Shack has collaborated with the My Sight Notts charity to produce the menu, which provides a description of […]
Royal School for the Deaf Derby footballer leads England team through to next round in major international tournament
A deaf employee at a Derby school is shooting for the stars after leading the England team to victory in the pre-qualifying round of a major international sports tournament. John Atkinson, who works in residence at the Royal School for the Deaf Derby on Ashbourne Road, is the captain of the England men’s side in […]
Leadership expert Kul Mahay launches new podcast with guests including police chiefs, East Midlands Chamber executive and Gogglebox star
CHIEF constables, decision makers working in central Government and Gogglebox star Baasit Siddiqui – who also has his own successful education business – are among the first guests on a brand-new podcast being recorded in Derby. Hosted by Kul Mahay, who spent more than 30 years working with Derbyshire Constabulary before setting up his own […]
Former Rolls-Royce engineer Sarah wins prestigious national award for Crafty You Crafty Me pandemic business
A DERBY mum who ditched a successful career in engineering for crafts during the pandemic has won a national award – and been shortlisted in two categories of another. Sarah Hodgkinson set up Crafty You Crafty Me in July 2020 after taking redundancy from the aerospace division of Rolls-Royce. The business, which sees Sarah produce […]
Husband and wife who set up Covid business launch range of wellbeing boxes to banish January blues
The Derby husband and wife who set up a £1m personalised gift company during lockdown are celebrating a hugely successful year – and are preparing to launch a new range of wellbeing boxes to banish the January Blues. Colleague Box – created by Spondon couple Adam and Natalie Bamford – are one of the Covid […]
Success of former Alvaston Moor Academy pupil Clive Lawrence inspires next generation as he received OBE in New Year honour’s list
A FORMER Alvaston Moor Academy pupil who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year honours list has been described as an ‘inspiration and perfect role model’ for current pupils. Clive Lawrence, who was once the youngest head teacher in the UK, will receive the award for his services to education including almost […]