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Locally focused technical education in schools is ‘step forward’ in addressing skills gap

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a policy outlined by the Prime Minister during a visit to Derby, for mayors, local leaders and businesses to help shape education in schools to align with the needs of firms in their region. Launched during a visit to the Alstom train factory on 28th July, the Prime Minister’s plan for 14-16s is set to take effect from September 2028. From Year 10, students will be able to combine traditional academic subjects like English, […]

29 July 2026 15

Pictured Is Reform Uk Derbyshire County Councillor And Council Leader Alan Graves, Taken By LDR Jon Cooper

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Derbyshire leader joins call for PM to allow councils to decide on housing illegal immigrants

Derbyshire County Council’s Leader has backed a call from Reform UK’s Home Affairs spokesperson to the new Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham for councils and communities to be granted the power to decide to stop housing illegal immigrants in their own areas. Reform UK County Council Leader, Cllr Alan Graves, has co-signed Reform UK’s Home Affairs spokesperson Zia Yusuf’s letter to Andy Burnham with 23 other council leaders in light of the new Prime Minister’s desire to move centralised power […]

28 July 2026 17

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SUMMER KIDZ: First young campers set to experience charity’s forever home in Ockbrook

Over The Wall Camp is set to welcome its first campers at its new forever home in Ockbrook. Hundreds of children with serious illnesses and disabilities are set for a summer of adventure, laughter and unforgettable memories at the charity’s new base at Ockbrook. From the end of July 2026, children and young people aged eight to 17, alongside their siblings and families, will enjoy week-long and weekend residential camps at the newly transformed former Ockbrook School site. Chief executive […]

28 July 2026 16

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From Derbyshire to The Royal Albert Hall – the story behind Derwent Brass’s journey to the National Finals

Later this year, more than 30 volunteer musicians will walk onto one of the world's most famous stages. Each week they travel from across the Midlands and beyond to rehearse with Derwent Brass, united by one shared ambition: to represent Derbyshire at the Championship Section Final of the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall. The band brings together people from all walks of life. Its members include professionals from healthcare, education, engineering, business and the Armed Forces, alongside […]

27 July 2026 15

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New Erewash M1 junction plans under consideration

Plans to improve congestion issues off the M1 – including a potential new junction in a bid to alleviate residents’ “misery” – are to be assessed by officials. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting last week (July 23rd) cross-party approval saw both the Labour administration and Conservative opposition back plans aimed at improving congestion through Sandiacre, Stanton by Dale and Long Eaton. The council agreed to spend up to £80,000 commissioning an economic appraisal of the options to improve access […]

27 July 2026 63

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Police officer sacked for sexual assault

A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending inappropriate sexual texts to another. The acting sergeant, who has not been named for medical reasons, kissed a member of staff – named only as PC B – inside a station locker room while off duty and again, on duty, in a police vehicle when parked in a layby on the A38. It was found the officer also sent an unwanted WhatsApp text to […]

27 July 2026 36

SV2 members celebrate a £900k funding boost

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Derbyshire charity receives nearly £900k from The National Lottery Community Fund

Derbyshire charity, SV2 - Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence Ltd - which supports anyone who has experienced sexual abuse, has been awarded almost £900,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund. The money will be distributed to the charity over the next five years and will be used to help cover rent, IT support, therapy and behind-the-scenes office administration. This works out to be £180,000 per annum which is 15 per cent of the charity’s annual operating costs. CEO Rachel Morris […]

27 July 2026 18

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SUMMER KIDZ: From schools to farms – 80,000 trees take root across Derbyshire

Tens of thousands of new trees have been planted across Derbyshire as Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest successfully completes its second planting season. Derbyshire’s Heartwood Community Forest aims to increase tree cover across eastern, north-eastern and southern Derbyshire and Derby, connecting landscapes, people and wildlife. Tree planting brings a wide range of benefits, from improving biodiversity to supporting farming, enhancing landscapes, and creating new green spaces for communities. Through this government-funded scheme, landowners, farmers, schools and community groups can access fully […]

27 July 2026 20

Derby

Data reveals high cost of Iran conflict on Midlands firms

8 out of 10 Midlands businesses have experienced increased costs as a result of the Iran war, according to a survey from four chambers of commerce in the region. Manufacturers have been particularly exposed to rising energy, transport, insurance and raw material costs. East Midlands Chamber, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and Black Country Chamber of Commerce surveyed 698 businesses. The four chambers of commerce are calling on Government to recognise the regional impact […]

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Derbyshire

Locally focused technical education in schools is ‘step forward’ in addressing skills gap

Derbyshire leader joins call for PM to allow councils to decide on housing illegal immigrants

SUMMER KIDZ: First young campers set to experience charity’s forever home in Ockbrook

From Derbyshire to The Royal Albert Hall – the story behind Derwent Brass’s journey to the National Finals

New Erewash M1 junction plans under consideration

Police officer sacked for sexual assault

Derbyshire charity receives nearly £900k from The National Lottery Community Fund

SUMMER KIDZ: From schools to farms – 80,000 trees take root across Derbyshire

Data reveals high cost of Iran conflict on Midlands firms

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