NHS crisis sees sales of self-testing kits soaring says Test Your Intolerance

Self-testing kits are soaring, says Test Your Intolerance, thanks to delays in seeing a GP and a rise in people with food intolerances.
Derby school helps shape Government’s policy on British Sign Language

A GOVERNMENT minister paid a visit to a Derby school to learn about the importance of reducing barriers for deaf children and young people in education. Staff and pupils at Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road, met with Tom Pursglove, Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work to explain how education is […]
Why Tyler is in a different league

DERBY County fan Tyler Colebourne was ‘speechless’ when he received a video message from Rams boss Paul Warne congratulating him for his school achievements.
Derby businesses go flat out to win flipping fantastic fundraising pancake race

BUSINESSES across the city went head-to-head in an annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race raising money for city children in the process.
Vibrant Accountancy welcomes new member to its growing team

A TALENTED baker who has spent the last four years building up her small business has joined a growing Derby accountancy firm as she aims to ‘help others achieve their business dreams’. Rose McCarthy is the latest recruit at award-winning Vibrant Accountancy. She is the company’s bookkeeper and says that the ‘caring ethos’ at the […]
Leicester Tigers to help sporty Staffordshire special school after narrow defeat in basketball competition

SPORTY pupils at a Staffordshire special school were narrowly beaten in the final of a regional basketball competition – and have enlisted the help of Leicester Tigers are they aim to go one better when they compete in a regional rugby tournament next month.
The Long Eaton School starts 2023 with a new principal

Mark Shipman, an academy head, will be getting to know new classrooms when he starts as the new principal of The Long Eaton School.
Mums and staff at Derby primary school pay tribute to brilliant “Skeggy home”

Mums and staff at a primary school in Stockbrook have paid tribute to the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, saying it gives their youngsters the chance to get a break they otherwise would not.
100-mile Derbyshire charity bike ride more popular than ever in 10th anniversary year

A challenging 100-mile charity bike ride from Derby to Skegness that puts smiles on the faces of children has grown hugely in popularity with greater early take-up than ever.
Leadership expert Kul Mahay says communication skills are of vital importance following rise of ChatGPT

A TOP leadership expert who works with some of the UK’s most high-profile universities has stressed the importance of young people learning “softer skills”. Kul Mahay, who works with NHS Trusts, education providers and large corporations, also says that it is vital that students master the art of being able to communicate effectively, especially in […]