Borough Wide News
08/06/2022: Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, has been chosen as one of just 23 charities and organisations nationwide to be awarded a special grant to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
08/06/2022: An advanced practitioner in work-based learning and apprenticeships at Derby College Group (DCG) has been awarded a Platinum Jubilee Medal for his services working as a volunteer for the ambulance service.
06/06/2022: Cyclists of all abilities are welcome to attend weekly social bike rides through the borough. The route is a 10 mile flat ride perfect for admiring the local blooms and wildlife, starting and ending at the Straw’s Bridge Local Nature Reserve in West Hallam, Ilkeston. Everybody can join in for some gentle exercise every Monday from approximately 6.45pm to 8.30pm.
06/06/2022: Businesses in the region can take the first steps on their sustainability journey using a new support package offered by East Midlands Chamber and RSM UK.
03/06/2022: East Midlands Railway has announced plans to install a defibrillator at Long Eaton Railway Station as part of a wider scheme across its managed stations network in Derbyshire.
03/06/2022: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire has praised the work of Derby City Council following visits to see new CCTV installations helping to keep women and girls safe.
01/06/2022: Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has announced new funding worth £100k to help communities reduce down anti-social behaviour in their neighbourhoods.
30/05/2022: A book of personal stories by Lexis students at Derby College Group (DCG) inspired by Chatsworth House has been published as part of Derby Book Festival’s Shared Writing project.
30/05/2022: The Chief Executive of the East Midlands Chamber has commented after Nottingham Forest secured promotion to the Premier League after an own goal gifted them the decisive moment in their Championship Play-Off final win at Wembley.
25/05/2022: Warning: The following article contains details relating to a sexual offence case which some people may find upsetting.