Many businesses across Heanor and Ripley have taken advantage of the grants and funding available to employ apprentices. Now the Government is planning significant changes to the way the training for these apprentices is delivered. Find out more here...
Did you know that all 3 and 4 year olds in Heanor and Ripley are entitled to completely FREE childcare? Read on to find out where and when and how you can get hold of yours...
Most of the world waited with baited breath to catch the first glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Baby Boy. Research from Nikon however, reveals that most UK mums are unhappy with the first pictures of them and their new born and share some top tips for newborn photography.
If last year was the summer of sport, this year should be known as the summer of music! There's an amazing line up of concerts by top artists including Robbie Williams, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen and a cracking Glastonbury and Download Festival, as well as great local gigs and music including our very own Ripley Music Festival, which kicked off last week.
With all this music surrounding us, you might be inpired to start your own band... but is it as easy as it sounds?
Wondering what to do with the kids over the summer holidays? Why not consider something different this year, and give them a summer of fun at one of the great summer schools that will be running across our local area during July and August?
A free one day course, Operational Excellence, is being jointly organised by Chesterfield Borough Council’s Innovation Support Programme and Destination Chesterfield. It is being held on Friday 28th June at Dunston Innovation Centre.
Residents in Derbyshire are invited to fight back against fake lotteries, get rich quick schemes and bogus prize draws. The 11 day Scamnesty project started on 20th May and runs until the end of the month.
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