Helping residents to recycle right during National Recycle Week
Derbyshire County Council is putting the call out to residents to get behind Recycle Week and keep up the momentum in driving down the county’s waste.
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Continued funding to help raise aspirations across Derbyshire
The Raising Aspirations project aims to remove the barriers relating to aspiration and engagement that face some young people.
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Quit smoking for good this Stoptober
1 October 2018 sees the launch of this year’s Stoptober challenge where Derbyshire smokers are being urged to quit for 28 days and see the difference.
Read more >University of Derby named 13th for teaching quality in league table
The University of Derby is 13th in the UK university for teaching quality, according to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 league table.
Read more >BHP boosts business with 21 new starters
One of the region’s largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants, BHP, has welcomed 21 trainees into the company this month.
Read more >New florist brings floral fancy to Chesterfield
Bolsover Flowers is bringing new floral fancy to the area whilst giving back to the armed forces, with the opening of its new store.
Read more >New play area officially opens
Fun times lie ahead for youngsters in Somersall following the official opening of a new £56,000 playground this weekend.
Read more >Chesterfield on track to create world class visitor economy
It has been revealed that converting just 5% of Chesterfield’s day visitors into overnight stays would transform the town’s visitor economy.
Read more >University of Derby researchers develop fingerprint technique to help criminal investigations
Researchers at the University of Derby have developed a breakthrough identification technique that helps develop fingermarks after long periods of time.
Read more >Record visitor numbers boost Chesterfield economy
New figures show a record number of visitors to Chesterfield are providing a £175 million boost to the borough’s economy.
Read more >"Adios Amigos" - Perez takes Silverstone Double Podium
Chesterfield’s racing driver Seb Perez stormed to victory again last weekend for rounds 13 and 14 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Championship.
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