Spondon primary school rated “good” by Ofsted inspectors
Pupils thrive, are confident, motivated and behave exceptionally well at Borrow Wood Primary School, according to Government inspectors who rated the school “good” overall and outstanding in two areas. Ofsted inspectors praised leaders at the school in Arundel Drive, Spondon, for their high expectations, ambitious and well-organised curriculum and concluded the result was a happy school. Particular praise was given to the personal development and behaviour and […]
New youth club for city suburb after increase in anti-social behaviour
A CHARITY which works with children who are at risk of exclusion from school or offending has set up a youth club in a city suburb to help keep teenagers off the street. Enthusiasm Trust, which is based in Cotton Lane, has set up a youth club in Chellaston, which has been reported as having […]
Young farmers hope for success at this years Derbyshire County Show
WITH a birthday on Christmas Day, Evie Paulson was hoping for an extra special present when she turned eight years old – her very own flock of Southdown sheep. When Evie’s dream came true, she was given full responsibility for the flock – making sure they were fed, providing bedding and water and helping to […]
World-renowned DJ to share the stage at N-Dubz Derby gig
A world-renowned DJ and Brit award nominee has been announced as the final act lined up to perform at this month’s N-Dubz concert in Derby. Nathan Dawe, who hails from Burton originally, will be performing at the event before Tulisa, Dappy and Fazer take to the stage at the Incora County Ground, home of Derbyshire […]
Accountants can play a key role in helping support local businesses affected by funding cuts, as announced in the Government’s most recent budget.
That is what Bev Wakefield, owner of award-winning Vibrant Accountancy, believes. It comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to cut the £10.5million of funding for Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) – partnerships between local authorities and businesses – from April 2024, handing power from LEPs to councils. Since the announcement in March, there has been […]
Celebrating 10 years of global dining in Derby
A CITY buffet restaurant is celebrating a decade of serving up food from around the globe with a party for special guests and loyal customers and a raffle for two local charities. COSMO world banqueting restaurant, in London Road, has been cooking up a storm for 10 years, raising thousands of pounds for local charities […]
Warwickshire’s Derventio Housing Trust teams up with project helping people after homelessness with healing horsepower
A Warwickshire housing trust which provides housing for people who have been through homelessness has been helping them heal through the immense power and understanding of horses. Adults who have been through homelessness before being provided with a roof over their head by Derventio Housing Trust have now been helped get their lives back on […]
Derby school pupils learn importance of Three Ps as partners Severn Trent pay a visit
WHY you shouldn’t flush wet wipes down the toilet and just how important it is to look after our sewer systems were just two of the topics pupils at a Derby school learned about during a visit from Severn Trent. Youngsters between the ages of nine and 11 who attend The Bemrose School welcomed Leanne […]
Academy leaders thank local businesses for supporting its first ever work experience week
Dan Ingram outside Alvaston Moor Academy
Legal trio head to African school as part of Rams in Kenya appeal
Three members of an East Midlands law firm are travelling to Kenya, with suitcases brimming with donated shoes and uniforms, as part of the Derby County Community Trust’s Rams in Kenya appeal. Sammi Allen, Katie Bullimore and Amelia Sutcliffe from Smith Partnership Solicitors heard about the opportunity through a LinkedIn post shared by the law firm, which […]