High-flying teenager Olivia gets set to make helicopter history
A high-flying Derbyshire teenager is getting ready about to make her own piece of aviation history – by becoming a qualified helicopter pilot on the day of her 17th birthday. Olivia Thompson, 16, will become the UK’s youngest-ever female flyer to gain her Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopter) when she sits her test on July 4, […]
Look what you made us do – Project D’s Taylor-made doughnuts
TAYLOR Swift fans are expected to go do-nuts for a limited-edition range of specially made Swiftie sweet treats which will be on sale in Wembley at all of her sold-out shows. Derby bakery Project D has been granted licensing permission to produce the Taylor-made doughnuts which will be available at eight concession stands within the […]
The Bemrose School pupils enjoy trip to science centre, thanks to DTSA
PUPILS from a Derby school experienced first-hand the wonders of science with a trip to the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. Sixty Year 4 pupils from The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter Road, took part in interactive workshops where they learned about explosive liquids and made their own “emulsion” paint, participated in activities that brought […]
School cleaner Mary finally retires – aged 81
OCTOGENARIAN Mary Irwin is hanging up her feather dusters after working for more than a quarter of a century as a cleaner at a Mickleover school. Mary, who is 81 years old, has finally decided to retire from her role at Murray Park Community School after an impressive 26 years of dedicated service. She initially […]
Veterans walk from Crich to Derby remember our military heroes
Army veterans were given a send-off by a D-Day survivor when they walked 20 miles across Derbyshire to remember our military heroes and raise money for the Royal British Legion. The walking party, which include three former soldiers, undertook the journey from Crich to Mickleover last Saturday, ahead of Armed Forces Day, which takes place […]
Veterans step in line as they walk from Crich to Derby to mark Armed Forces Day
Military veterans will step in line to remember fallen comrades when they take part in a walk from Crich Stand to Derby this weekend. Three former soldiers will make up a walking party of five who will undertake the journey on Saturday, June 22, ahead of Armed Forces Day, which takes place a week later. […]
Integration still key as Springfield Primary School marks 10 years of its Enhanced Resource Facility
Pupils at Springfield Primary School’s Enhanced Resource Facility celebrating its 10th year.
Entrepreneur Dean Jackson named in King’s birthday honours list
ENTREPRENEUR Dean Jackson whose innovative technology has helped some of the world’s greatest Olympians win gold medals is picking up a gong of his own after being awarded an MBE in the King’s birthday honours. Dean is the founder and owner of global triathlon and cycling brand HUUB, whose pioneering products have been worn by […]
Digital marketing agency goes back to school
A PRESTIGIOUS private school has hired the services of a digital marketing agency on its own doorstep to help raise awareness of its world class facilities and ‘all-through’ education. Internationally renowned Repton School has hired Alphageek Digital to launch a pay per click campaign to promote the message that its outstanding education is available for […]
More events and more talk key to bringing UK’s smart buildings up to speed, says Derby firm
The organisers of a major conference into smart building technology says more events and open debates on the future of the workplace are key to ensuring the UK does not lag further behind other countries. Rob Pritchard, managing director of Derby-based IT firm Scenariio, says its Workplace Technology Conference, which took place on June 6, […]