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Screentime issues for young people discussed by County Councillors

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Toddlers on iPads, ‘infinite scrolling’, eavesdropping technology, addiction, cyber bullying and eyesight issues were all discused during a meeting on screentime for young people. At a Derbyshire County Council meeting on Monday 23rd March, councillors on the health scrutiny committee discussed the benefits and challenges of screentime for young people and children. The meeting was told screen use has been found to start as early as six months of age. It was […]

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Councillor claims the lack of NHS support for armed forces veterans is a “massive, massive disgrace”

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The lack of NHS support for armed forces veterans is a “massive, massive disgrace” according to one Derbyshire councillor. Reform UK’s Councillor Tony Wilson, who is Derbyshire County Council’s armed forces champion, made the comments at a health scrutiny meeting on Monday 23rd March. This had followed a discussion on how NHS services are aiming to adopt “neighbourhood” level clusters of health, social care and voluntary groups to better tackle local issues. […]

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Historic pottery manufacturer launches campaign to save the business

Bosses at historic Derbyshire pottery manufacturer Denby have launched a campaign to save the company. Earlier this month, the 217-year-old business filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators citing soaring costs combined with low consumer confidence. Since then, the iconic manufacturer, which employs 500 people at its Derbyshire site, has been engaging with employees, customers, suppliers and retail partners, as well as with government locally, regionally and nationally, along with advisers and potential investors. The firm said that since the […]

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Maria Hanson MBE with Mr David Coleman QPM DL and Lieutenant Colonel David Dawber TL DL.

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Derbyshire charity ‘fairy godmother’ founder receives prestigious King’s Award

A Derbyshire charity which helps families facing short and uncertain futures to make memories received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special event surrounded by 90 guests. Melbourne-based me&dee, set up by Maria Hanson MBE, was presented with the award on Thursday by Mr David Coleman QPM DL and Lieutenant Colonel David Dawber TL DL on behalf of his Majesty the King. The ceremony, at The Central Co-op County Ground, in Derby, was attended by civic dignitaries, including […]

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Deputy Derbyshire PCC Dr Fatima Eltinay

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High-quality forensic services helping to secure justice for sexual violence survivors

Sexual assault survivors in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can be assured they will receive the highest possible standards of forensic healthcare, following the outcome of an independent national inspection. Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) are specialised medical clinics for children, young people and adults who have been sexually assaulted or raped. They provide trauma-informed care 24-hours-a-day and undertake medical examinations to collect evidence to help secure justice. Following a rigorous inspection last year, the adult SARCs in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, both […]

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Elvaston Castle. Photo by Eddie Bisknell (LDRS)

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Vacant former caravan park re-advertised after 14 years under plans to bring Elvaston estate “back to life”

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A vacant former caravan park in a historic Derbyshire country park is being re-advertised for rent after 14 years in an aim to bring the wider estate ‘back to life’. Derbyshire County Council is re-advertising the four-acre former Elvaston Castle caravan park for rent eight years on from its previous attempt and 14 years on from its closure in 2012. A caravan park had operated since the 1960s, to the left of […]

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Huge funding boost set to tackle unemployment and help businesses across Derbyshire

A major investment aimed at reducing ‘hidden’ unemployment is coming to Derbyshire, after Derbyshire County Council secured more than £3.7 million to help residents facing complex barriers to work, including disabilities or chronic illness. The county council has been allocated £3.732 million from the Government’s Connect to Work fund - part of a wider £14.64 million Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) investment - delivered through the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). This funding will allow the council to […]

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Public services students gain real world experience with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Public Services students from Derby College Group recently had the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a firefighter during a visit to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. Hosted at Nottingham Road Community Fire Station, the visit provided students with valuable insight into the demands, responsibilities and teamwork required within the modern fire service. Working alongside the firefighters from Green Watch, the students were able to take part in a range of training exercises designed to replicate the […]

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T Level Software Development students Heritage Ojo and Elwin Oka. Credit: DCG

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Derby College Group students achieve national success at Bletchley Park AI Competition

Two Derby College Group students have secured second place in the final of the inaugural national AI Ethics competition, held at the historic Bletchley Park. T Level Software Development students Heritage Ojo and Elwin Oka represented Derby College Group in the competition organised by Fsas Technologies, a Fujitsu company, in partnership with technology alliance partners NetApp and Juniper Networks. The challenge attracted entries from 50 colleges across the UK, with only four teams invited to present at the national final […]

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