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Education experts share advice on how to support your children with the return to school

As the summer holidays draw to a close, the return to school can be a source of anxiety or stress for many children. The shift from the long, unstructured days of summer back to the routine of school life can be a significant adjustment. To help ease this transition, education training experts High Speed Training offer practical advice for parents and educators on supporting children's mental well-being as they head back to the classroom. Dr Richard Anderson, Director of Learning at High Speed […]

4 September 2026 10

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More breathing space for families as government support eases back-to-school costs

Families facing the annual avalanche of back-to-school costs will get much-needed breathing room this September, as a major package of support begins to put money back into parents' pockets and make daily life more affordable. As the school term begins, more than three million children from families receiving Universal Credit will now benefit from free school meals – marking a major contribution to the government’s work to lift over a half a million children out of poverty, which will be […]

1 September 2026 13

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Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank appeal to help matched Crowdfunder

Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank officials have set up a Crowdfunder to help raise much needed funds and have been able to get this match-funded, so are appealing for support to make this go even further. Under match funding, if £10 is donated, this will be matched meaning that the foodbank will receive £20 (minus some small processing costs). This will apply to one donation per person up to £250. There are two aims to the Crowdfunder - to raise […]

28 August 2026 23

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Residents urged to temporarily limit fridge and freezer disposals

Steps are being taken by Derbyshire County Council to temporarily limit the number of fridges and freezers collected at its household waste recycling centres. The move is in response to problems being experienced by specialist facilities across the country which councils rely on to dispose of appliances they collect. Now, the county council will only accept a single fridge, freezer or fridge freezer from Derbyshire residents who are registered to use the household waste recycling centres. It follows several specialist […]

28 August 2026 28

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New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel

Researchers have issued bespoke advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the condition. Driver sleepiness contributes to a substantial proportion of road crashes. Drivers who begin to feel drowsy are often advised to stop, have a caffeinated drink and take a 15-minute nap – a combination known as a "caffeine nap". It is designed to allow caffeine to […]

27 August 2026 9

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Pegasus FC (Stapleford) under-10s sponsorship appeal

Officials representing a new under-10s girls football team based in Stapleford are appealing for sponsors. The team is part of Pegasus YFC, which is based at their home ground on Pasture Road. This is a new team for the club and the hope is that it become a base from which the girls' game can grow. Currently, the club is seeking a £350 sponsorship for the front of their brand-new home or away kit, with the opportunity for a local […]

26 August 2026 23

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Appeal to find people affected by social media supermarket scams

Have you been affected by social media ads offering fake supermarket offers? Derbyshire Police officials are appealing for information following a rise in social media advertisements offering heavily discounted supermarket deliveries, electronics, and household goods. Organised criminals have been advertising deals on social media, claiming to offer genuine discounts on major retail and grocery orders. People who transfer money to these sellers often find their orders never arrive. If you have responded to one of these adverts, paid money, and […]

25 August 2026 10

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Seven in ten Brits unaware restaurants could serve eggs from hens kept in battery cages

The majority of Brits don’t know UK restaurants, pubs and cafes may be serving imported, lower-welfare eggs from hens reared in conditions that have been illegal in British farming for more than a decade. As concerns around the sourcing of imported eggs grow, RSPCA Assured has shared research revealing that 72% of people are unaware that some cafés, restaurants, and food manufacturers in the UK use imported eggs from hens kept in lower-welfare conditions, such as battery cages, which are […]

19 August 2026 32

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Regional Mayor opens £10k fund for grassroots sports organisations (Deadline: 23rd August 2026)

Grassroots organisations across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to apply for a share of £10,000 following on from Mayor Claire's Summer of Sport. The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has launched the Community Activity Challenge Fund, offering grants of between £250 and £2,000 to local groups to deliver free sport and activity opportunities between 1st September and 30th November 2026. The fund is designed to increase participation in sport and physical activity by supporting organisations to deliver […]

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Education experts share advice on how to support your children with the return to school

More breathing space for families as government support eases back-to-school costs

Long Eaton and Sawley Foodbank appeal to help matched Crowdfunder

Residents urged to temporarily limit fridge and freezer disposals

New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel

Pegasus FC (Stapleford) under-10s sponsorship appeal

Seven in ten Brits unaware restaurants could serve eggs from hens kept in battery cages

Regional Mayor opens £10k fund for grassroots sports organisations (Deadline: 23rd August 2026)

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