Morley

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Community turns out for ‘Day of Action’ against planned pylon installation

A campaign leader has hailed a great community turnout on a National Day of Action', with the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, having been sent photographs of a local event. A group of residents and campaigners from Morley participated in a so-called 'Pylon Protest' on Saturday 18th April, prior to the local elections on a day in which numerous groups and communities across the UK participated in a ‘Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces’. The event aimed to […]

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Jonathan Davies MP (right) with Jon Collins, Vice Principal.

Morley

Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies visits Derby College Group to champion young people’s futures

Derby College Group (DCG) officials have expressed feeling proud after welcoming Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies to its Broomfield Hall campus in Morley, where he experienced first-hand the breadth of opportunity, innovation and ambition shaping the next generation of the region’s workforce. The visit, hosted at the invitation of Jon Collins, Vice Principal for Land-based and Specialist Provision, provided a valuable opportunity to bring together education, industry and policymaking. During the visit, Mr Davies engaged with students, employers and staff across […]

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Students are pictured sitting on grassed areas near the Derby Roundhouse Campus (Credit: DCG)

Derby

Derby College Group achieves national Matrix Accreditation for Excellence in student support

Derby College Group (DCG) officials have expressed their pride after the organisation successfully achieved the nationally recognised Matrix Standard accreditation, following a comprehensive external assessment conducted in March 2026. The Matrix Standard is the international quality benchmark for organisations delivering information, advice and guidance (IAG) services. This achievement recognises DCG’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, student-centred support that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their education, careers and future. The assessment, carried out by The Growth Company on behalf […]

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The award winners ... (Credit: DCG)

Derby

Celebrating excellence: Derby College Group recognises inspirational educators

Derby College Group is proud to celebrate the exceptional talent, dedication and innovation of its teaching staff at the Teacher, Trainer and Assessor Awards, recently held at The Roundhouse. The awards recognise outstanding educators who go above and beyond to inspire learners, raise aspirations and deliver excellence across further education. Spanning a wide range of curriculum areas, including Health and Social Care, English, Animal Care, Floristry, Built Environment and Adult Learning, the awards shine a spotlight on the transformative power […]

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Image by Couleur from Pixabay

Borough Wide

Morley to participate in pylon protest on ‘UK National Day of Action for Nature’

Campaigners from Morley are to take action ahead of the local elections in what is being described as a ‘Day of Action for Nature, Parks and Green Spaces’. The event aims to advocate for environmental protection and demonstrate broad public concern for the UK’s natural landscape. With approximately 90 distinct initiatives planned, this event is anticipated to be the largest national community action for nature of its kind. One focus of the event will be on projects impacting the countryside, […]

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Borough Wide

Derby College Group inspires future talent at land-based industry insights event

Derby College Group (DCG) has welcomed employers, students, and industry professionals to its third Land-Based Industry Insights event, held at the Broomfield Hall campus, showcasing the wide range of opportunities available across the land-based, equine, and animal care sectors. The event brought education and industry together through a lively Q&A panel and a marketplace style networking session, giving students the opportunity to speak directly with employers, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into future career pathways. Students were able to […]

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Borough Wide

Derby College Group Morley site hosts Inclusion Showcase 2026 to champion inclusive futures

Derby College Group has just hosted its Inclusion Showcase 2026: Celebrating Diversity, Empowering Voices at the Broomfield Hall campus, bringing together SEND students, families, employers, charities and support services for a day focused on inclusion, accessibility and belonging. Around 300 attendees took part, with more than 25 organisations hosting stalls, creating a vibrant and welcoming space for connection, advice and opportunity. At the heart of the day was the Reverse Jobs Fair, where Supported Internship students led conversations with employers, […]

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Derby

DCG students take part in knife crime awareness events to learn about safety and prevention

Students at Derby College Group (DCG) took part in three Knife Crime Awareness events designed to encourage open conversations about safety, the law and the real-life consequences of carrying knives. The events visited three Derby College Group campuses including Broomfield Hall in Morley as well as sites in Derby. At the events students were introduced to screening safety procedures before taking part in a range of activities and discussions throughout the day. Organised by the college’s personal development team, the […]

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Inspector Charlotte Piggott (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Borough Wide

Erewash Police Officer issues update on work carried out in the borough

A senior Erewash Police officer has taken to social media to detail the latest work carried out by officers in the borough. Inspector Charlotte Piggott said that, after a very busy start to 2026, and having listened carefully to issues detailed by members of the public through local networking, online reports and engagement events, analysis has identified a noticeable shift in crime trends, including increases in drug related activity. In response, Inspector Piggott created ‘Operation Rigger’ – a focussed operation […]

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