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 […]
Murray Park students embrace life in China
STUDENTS from a Derby secondary school have returned from a cultural exchange visit to China with glowing praise for the country’s school system — even saying they preferred their style of learning. Pupils from Murray Park School in Mickleover travelled to Hefei as part of a visit arranged through the Global Schools Alliance, where they experienced first-hand […]
Firms warned to be aware of “massive change” as web search switches to Chat GPT
A Derby digital marketing agency is warning companies to be aware of a massive change in internet searching with more and more people using Chat GPT to find what they need online. Will Williamson, a director of JDR Group, says firms could lose out on web traffic and sales if they don’t respond to the […]
Brave siblings take the plunge for charity
Three courageous siblings took fundraising to new heights this month by abseiling 80ft off Millers Dale Viaduct in Derbyshire – raising more than £500 for a cancer support charity. Olivia Priestley (23) and her twin brothers, Harrison and Mason Priestley (20), completed the daring challenge as part of Derby-based DSP Interiors’ ongoing commitment to supporting […]
Derby students make a splash in national water innovation competition
TWO aspiring engineers from a Derby school have made it to the final six of a prestigious national competition designed to tackle some of the UK’s biggest water-related challenges. As part of a work placement with global engineering consultancy COWI, year 10 students Zak Wood and Abdullahi Hamza from The Bemrose School, created an innovative […]