Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity re-opens for free seaside holidays
A long-running children’s holiday charity has officially re-opened this May by welcoming two bus loads of Derby youngsters for a week’s free fun by the sea. The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity has welcomed 17 children for a free seaside holiday at its base in Skegness during the second May bank holiday week of 2026. […]
Generous Derby Cathedral School sixth formers collect tins, books and clothes for city charities
GENEROUS sixth form students at Derby Cathedral School have been supporting the city’s most vulnerable people by collecting a wide range of goods including food tins, clothes and books for more than a dozen city charities. A range of charities have been personally selected by students to benefit from their support, including Derby Food 4 […]
Arboretum Primary School children reach national TV after joining wildlife trust to transform patch of land once used as a dumping ground
Green-fingered children at a Derby city centre primary school have reached national TV after working with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust to transform a patch of land once used as a dumping ground. Eco-councillors at Arboretum Primary School in Normanton, part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, were featured on Channel 5’s popular Love Nature series which filmed […]
Jatt Life and Passerine combine to create New York’s latest chai martini as they agree house pour deal
UK premium vodka brand Jatt Life is working with one of New York’s most talked-about restaurants to create the hottest new cocktail for summer 2026 – the noor chai martini. The cocktail, which was launched at a glittering event last week, is the result of a collaboration between Jatt Life and the restaurant Passerine, which […]
Lots for Tots Awards 2026 Celebrates Biggest Year Yet
Family-focused businesses celebrated their success at the annual Lots for Tots Awards. The awards returned for their third year on Saturday evening, welcoming 263 guests to Burton Albion Football Club for a celebration of the people, businesses and organisations supporting families across the region. Across 20 categories, awards were presented to both winners and runners-up, […]
Firs Primary School first in city to receive anti-racism award
A Derby primary school is celebrating after becoming the first in the city to receive a prestigious anti-racism award, recognising its strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Firs Primary School, on Raven Street – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – is one of only 27 schools in the country to receive […]
Pupils call on community to clean up their act in fly-tipping fightback
Waving placards and marching peacefully through the streets, pupils from a city infant school are leading an inspiring community campaign against persistent fly-tipping outside their school gates. Children from St Chad’s CofE School, in Normanton – part of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – have organised petitions, staged a series of peaceful protests and […]
Ofsted hails Asterdale Primary’s “strong” approach to inclusion and getting it right for every child
A Spondon primary school has been praised by Ofsted for its commitment to children, regardless of barriers or their starting points. Asterdale Primary School was judged “strong” in the “inclusion” category under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, with inspectors concluding that “pupils who find learning the hardest benefit from high-quality, inclusive teaching”. The report added: “Across […]
Award-winning William Gilbert Primary “sets benchmark” for rural schools on encouraging families to ditch the car
A Derbyshire village primary which won a top national active travel award is setting a benchmark for how rural schools can encourage families to ditch the car on their way to class – a national boss said. William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School and Nursery in Duffield, part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, […]
Derbyshire homeless project participant Leo, 20, urges kindness during Mental Health Awareness Week
A Derbyshire 20-year-old housed by homeless organisation Derventio Housing Trust has been planting the seeds for better mental health through gardening and baking – and is now helping others to do the same. Leo Webberley was talking during Mental Health Awareness Week about how his passion for growing green things and helping others find joy […]