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Mandie Stravino OBE, Chief Executive of Derby College Group, addresses the delegates

DCG’s Broomfield Hall makes the case to become a regional strategic asset for the East Midlands

Senior figures from across business, government and education, along with the Derby College Group’s senior team, have gathered at Broomfield Hall, Derby College Group's landbased campus, for an exclusive stakeholder and policy event exploring the DCG's role in delivering the East Midlands' 10-year Growth Plan. The event was opened by Mandie Stravino OBE, Chief Executive of Derby College Group, who spoke about the impact DCG has across the region and the significant part Broomfield Hall plays within that. She was […]

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Twins, Lucy and Chloe Knights - collecting their results in 2025 (Credit: DCG)

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Derby College Group celebrates excellent A-level, T-level and BTEC results

From 8:00am on 13th August 2026, hundreds of Derby College Group (DCG) students collected their A Level, T Level and BTEC results, marking a major milestone in their academic journeys and opening the door to exciting next steps in university, apprenticeships and employment. A statement from Derby College Group said: "This year's achievements are a testament to the determination, talent and hard work of students and staff alike, with standout successes across all qualifications. "Derby College Group is one of […]

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Talks are set to take place over 'significant' safety concerns at the Lime Lane junction with Morley Road on the edge of Derby (near the Kings Corner pub). Images by LDRS

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‘Significant concerns’ over busy junction

The manager of a Derby pub is living in “constant” fear vehicles could crash into the beer garden due to safety concerns over a busy junction. A meeting has been requested due to safety concerns at the Lime Lane and Morley Road junction on the edge of Derby, near Oakwood. The “incredibly busy” junction, close to the Kings Corner pub, has been the location of several serious incidents in recent years, according to the Crash Map website. Safety concerns at […]

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The Equine Carbon Calculator is having a significant impact

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Derby College Group named finalist in two categories at national sustainability awards

Derby College Group has been named a finalist in two categories at the Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland 2026, which recognise excellence in sustainability across the education sector. The College's shortlisted projects are Next Generation Learning and Skills, for the Equine Carbon Calculator, and Tomorrow's Employees, for the UK's first Low Carbon Heating Technician apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Vaillant. With the UK needing to decarbonise the heating of more than 30 million homes and businesses to meet Net […]

31 July 2026 26

Teacher Training Celebration (Credit: DCG)

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Derby College Group celebrates a summer of achievement

It has been a summer of celebration at Derby College Group, as thousands of students have marked the end of their courses with a series of awards ceremonies and graduations held over the last few weeks. Here is a broad selection of the celebrations. From Broomfield Hall to The Roundhouse, Morley Hayes and the University of Derby, every part of the college's provision has taken the opportunity to recognise the hard work, resilience and achievements of its students this year, […]

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Derby College Group animal care students head to Kefalonia for turtle conservation project

A group of Level 3 Animal Management students from Derby College Group are on their way to the Greek island of Kefalonia to take part in a turtle conservation project. The 22 students, supervised by Animal Care staff Hazelle Ward and Sam, will showcase their conservation skills and their commitment to protecting the world's ecosystems, all while soaking up plenty of sunshine along the way, something they are very excited about. While on the island, the students will take part […]

17 July 2026 27

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DCG students put flower freshness to the test in research project

Derby College Group T Level Science students have completed a hands on research project with Myton Horticulture, investigating the factors that affect the shelf life of cut flowers. The Science team worked with Myton Horticulture to design a brief that gave Year 1 T Level Science students the chance to apply their skills to a genuine industry challenge. Students were tasked with developing a method to investigate what influences how long cut flowers stay fresh, a problem that turned out […]

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Monty Don and gardening’s biggest names visit Derby College Group’s award-winning show garden

Following the news that Derby College Group (DCG) horticulture students had won a Silver Medal at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for their show garden ‘The Artist’s Garden’, the college has since revealed the wealth of high-profile attention the garden attracted at the NEC Birmingham, including a visit from gardening icon Monty Don and a feature on the BBC Gardeners’ World programme itself. The garden was designed and built entirely by students on the college’s adult part-time Level 3 Horticulture Practical […]

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Alice Roberts BBC natural History Presenter (second from left), with part of the team which won a silver medal for the Artist’s Garden - Ian Foster, Paul Derbyshire, Julie Spindler and Denise Rice (the designer).

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Silver medal glory for Derby College Group students at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Horticulture students from Derby College Group (DCG) have scooped a Silver Medal at one of the UK's most prestigious horticultural events, BBC Gardeners' World Live at the NEC Birmingham, with their stunning show garden, 'The Artist's Garden'. The garden was designed and built entirely by students on the college's adult part-time Level 3 Horticulture Practical Skills course, based at DCG's Broomfield Hall site in Morley, Ilkeston. The project was constructed by the entire student group over a three-week period, under […]

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DCG’s Broomfield Hall makes the case to become a regional strategic asset for the East Midlands

Derby College Group celebrates excellent A-level, T-level and BTEC results

‘Significant concerns’ over busy junction

Derby College Group named finalist in two categories at national sustainability awards

Derby College Group celebrates a summer of achievement

Derby College Group animal care students head to Kefalonia for turtle conservation project

DCG students put flower freshness to the test in research project

Monty Don and gardening’s biggest names visit Derby College Group’s award-winning show garden

Silver medal glory for Derby College Group students at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

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