Few things in this rapidly changing technological world stay the same, especially in broadcasting where bosses are always trying to...
Few things in this rapidly changing technological world stay the same, especially in broadcasting where bosses are always trying to...
By Steve Orme You probably know Ruby Wax as a brash, forthright, no-holds-barred American comedian. You might not know she...
Imagine you’re writing a film and you’re asked who you would ideally like to play the two lead roles. That...
“The East Midlands has been a hotbed of entertainment for decades – and Nottingham can rightly claim to be the...
By Steve Orme Writers going back as far as Shakespeare have recognised that comedy can be found in tragedy. And...
by Steve Orme When your work has been seen by an audience of 60 million people, you’ve appeared on stage...
By Steve Orme According to Greek philosopher Plato, art imitates life. That’s clearly evident when you look at some of...
No matter how talented you are, you need a fair amount of luck if you’re to succeed in the music...
Mark Thomas is exhausted – he uses a more colloquial term – yet exhilarated. The comedian, writer, presenter, journalist and...
The Darley Park Weekender, “a highlight of the Derby events calendar”, is to return this summer – and there’s sure...

Experience the Museum of Making at Night as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Museum of Making’s Model Railway with a special...

It might occasion no surprise amongst readers that the parish of Spondon was part of the seemingly limitless holding of...

In a historic show of regional unity, the Town Councils of Ripley, Alfreton, and Heanor have officially announced they are...

The long-running Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre charity is celebrating a milestone birthday this year with two big events: a unique...

The Manifold Way (also known as the Manifold Track) is a favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It follows...
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