Home and Family News & Updates
A survey is being sent to more than 5,000 working age people in receipt of benefits asking them what they think of proposals to reduce the amount of Council Tax benefit they will receive. It follows the government announcement that from April 2013, Council Tax Benefit in its current form will no longer exist.
- 10th November 2012
We bring you a round up of Remembrance Day Parades taking place throughout Heanor and Ripley, plus news of a very special visitor with a very special wreath at Heanor.
- 4th November 2012
When you think of the Women's Institute, many people still think of women of a certain age making jam and baking cakes.... But these days it really is nothing like that at all.
- 30th October 2012
If you're planning a bonfire party this November, you'll want your fire to last for as long as the party, and for everyone to be safe. Here are some great tips for how to build the perfect bonfire....
- 30th October 2012
Having a Halloween party? Looking for inspiration for spooky recipes and ghoulish treats for the kids (or grown-ups). Try these frightful recipes sent to us by the students of Heanor Gate Science College...
Halloween has become huge in the last few years, and nearly all of us will do something to mark the day, whether it be carving a pumpkin, dressing up as witches, ghouls, ghosts, zombies or skeletons and maybe even going trick or treating! But do you know how our Celtic ancestors celebrated the 31st October? Read on as Heanor Gate Science College Students tell us all about it...
- 29th October 2012
Stay safe this Bonfire Night by following some simple steps for firework safety...
...and find out where to buy fireworks in Heanor and Ripley from registered suppliers and sellers.
As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach and we start to hear fireworks being let off outside, many people across Heanor and Ripley will be more concerned with the safety and stress levels of their pets than with enjoying the displays! We bring you some practical actions you can take to help your dogs, cats, rabbits and even horses as safe and calm as possible...
- 26th October 2012
Derby College is asking for the views of the people of Heanor regarding its proposals to turn the empty Mundy St Campus into a new Studio School. Find out more, and have your say here....
- 25th October 2012
The FA have just announced a new five year plan to develop women's football in the UK, but its already growing strongly in Heanor and Ripley