Derby Cathedral School celebrates record improvements in GCSE results
Derby Cathedral School has achieved one of its strongest GCSE results to date, including best ever outcomes in Maths. Overall results show improvement compared to last year, with the most notable progress seen among disadvantaged students and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). A record 35.6% of students gained grade 5 or above […]
Footballer Clarke Carlisle, record-breaking cyclist Leigh Timmis and Dr Amo Raju discuss workplace mental fitness at free Derby suicide prevention event
Business leaders are being invited to hear from leading sporting names and mental health campaigners at a free workplace mental fitness event in The Hub at Derby County Football Club – as part of the city’s first ‘Baton of Hope UK’ suicide prevention day in September. The ‘Leader Live’ panel discussion is part of the […]
Former pupil returns to inspire next generation at Derby special school
A former pupil has returned to the Royal School for the Deaf Derby (RSDD) as a successful professional artist, inspiring today’s students during a hands-on day of creativity. Zoe Milner, who left RSDD in 2019, joined two other deaf artists – Rubbena Aurangzeb-Tariq and Martin Glover – to lead sculpture and collage workshops, showing pupils […]
Chinese pupils describe Derby as a big garden during cultural exchange visit
Visiting Derby felt “like stepping into a big garden” for a group of Chinese exchange pupils who were charmed by the city’s nature, culture and the chance to try traditional fish and chips for the first time. Thirty students, from Hefei in China, spent several days at Griffe Field and Firs Primary Schools – both part of […]
National Lottery players help Staffordshire Derventio Housing Trust residents get active
Players of the National Lottery have been helping Staffordshire housing trust residents who lack opportunities for exercise to get active in their local swimming pool and the park. Derventio Housing Trust, which is providing homes to around 150 people in Staffordshire who would otherwise not have one, has been helping residents improve their mental health […]
Popular fish and chip restaurant Darcy’s opens on Sunday – and kids eat free!
Derby’s newest and largest fish and chip restaurant and takeaway is serving up great news – it’s now open on Sundays when kids can eat for free. Darcy’s, which opened on Manor Road in December, has quickly become a favourite plaice in the community, offering a menu that caters to all ages – from generous […]
Lagan Indian Tapas opens flagship restaurant
A brand-new dining destination is officially opening its doors in Derbyshire this month after undergoing a dramatic transformation – unveiling a bold fusion of contemporary Indian cuisine and tapas-style dining in a stunning waterside setting. Situated in Findern, on the banks of the Trent and Mersey Canal, the newly reimagined restaurant and bar has been […]
From fundraisers to future journalists – Pride Awards celebrate Murray Park’s brightest stars
TWO hundred students from Murray Park Community School in Mickleover were honoured at the school’s third annual prizegiving which recognised exceptional achievements, community contributions and personal growth. The event, styled like a traditional graduation ceremony, brought together proud families, staff and pupils to applaud the students who have gone above and beyond over the past […]
Accessible sport creating a connection with community
Pensioners and pupils are teaming up to play Paralympic sports together – building friendships and breaking down age barriers. By taking part in Boccia and Kurling matches, students at Murray Park School in Mickleover, are not only discovering new passions but also forging meaningful connections with other generations. Thanks to the Opening Schools Facilities Fund […]
Anyone for tea? Caring Derby nurse wins tasty prize after helping reduce elderly resident’s electricity bill
A caring nurse from Brookfields Private Nursing Home in Derby has won a tasty treat after going out of her way to reduce the electricity bill of an elderly resident who feared she might be cut off. Libby Eason-Coulson rushed to help after hearing how one of the home’s bed-bound residents was becoming increasingly anxious […]