Derbyshire eco furniture business TDP keeping loved ones’ stories alive with innovative new memorial benches
An award-winning Derbyshire sustainable business making outdoor furniture from recycled plastic is helping tell the stories of those who have passed on, with a highly innovative new memorial bench digital platform. Wirksworth-based TDP Ltd, recently crowned with a coveted King’s Award for Sustainable Development, is launching ‘My Place and Story’ this month. The platform will […]
Deaf children hope Tasha is a key ingredient for showstopping success
CHILDREN at a city school have recorded a showstopping message for the first deaf contestant on the Great British Bake Off and invited the judges and presenters for sign language lessons. Pupils at Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road, have filmed a message for 27-year-old Tasha Stones who is one of 12 people […]
Blog: Why first-hand experience has set me up for my final year at uni
This week I have returned to university for my final year and I’ve gone back into lectures with mixed feelings – excitement that the photo of me in the infamous gown, holding my degree with the caption ‘#proud’ is almost on my grid, but also nerves as I have no doubt this will be the […]
Hit Edinburgh Fringe Murder She Wrote live comedy show set to appear at Derby’s Annie’s Burger Shack
A live comedy show which guides super-sleuths through a screening of the classic whodunnit TV show Murder She Wrote is heading to Derby after proving a hit at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Solve-Along-A Murder-She-Wrote, which is fronted by superfan Tim Benzie, went down a treat with audiences north of the border last month and has […]
Wizzard legend Roy Wood joins forces with Nelson’s Distillery to celebrate 50 years of festive hit I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
A glam rock legend has raised a glass to the success of one of the country’s best-loved Christmas tunes by creating a special gin to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Wizzard frontman Roy Wood has worked with Nelson’s Distillery and Gin School, based in Uttoxeter, to create his gin ‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday’, […]
Creative culture at Borrow Wood Primary School recognised with Artsmark Gold Award
Image of artwork created by pupils for entry to the National Gallery’s Take One Picture competition.
Triple celebration for Penguin PR as awards shortlist is revealed
A leading Derby PR company has been given a reason to celebrate after being shortlisted for three top business awards. Penguin PR, based in Duffield Road, has been nominated in the Business Masters Awards and the East Midlands Chamber Awards to the delight of directors Sarah Newton and Simon Burch. The company is competing for […]
Pupils cracking the code to interactive learning
A student taking part in the Robotics Club at Derby Grammar School during Coding Week
Tesco community champion Charlotte cuts the ribbon on new Sixth Form block at Queen’s Croft
A FORMER pupil of a Staffordshire special school was the special guest as its brand-new Sixth Form block was unveiled to students, staff and governors. Charlotte Aspley, an ex-student at Queen’s Croft High School, in Lichfield – and a Tesco community champion who works locally for the supermarket giant – officially opened the new block, […]
Don Amott urges football fans to support high-flying Mickleover after kitting out players in charity boost
Derby caravan king Don Amott has urged local football fans to support high-flying Mickleover FC play “proper football” – after kitting out players to boost a much-loved charity of which he is patron. The home kit worn by first team players at the club feature the distinctive logo of the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre (DCHC) […]