By Steve Orme According to Greek philosopher Plato, art imitates life. That’s clearly evident when you look at some of...
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...
On Earth And Space – Chris Hadfield’s Guide To The Cosmos will feature the Canadian astronaut and former commander of...
It’s not normal for anyone to have a beer and a bus named after them in their home city. But...
By Steve Orme Being knocked off their bike in Malaysia, cycling in sub-zero temperatures in Canada where they had to...
He’s one of the most recognisable faces on television, appearing in the comedies Shakespeare and Hathaway and Early Doors as...
At the age of 61 many people may be starting to think about retirement. But not Derbyshire actor George Telfer....
He’s known for playing one of the main characters in the ITV comedy drama Cold Feet and for being the...

Foulds Guitars in Derby has been named one of the nation’s favourite businesses by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as...

SPEEDWELL CAVERN Speedwell Cavern is probably our favourite cavern in the Peak District for kids. Why? Because you get to...

Across the Peak District, habitats are becoming increasingly degraded and fragmented, leaving wildlife with fewer places to feed, shelter and...

Come pumpkin picking, with oodles of varieties to choose from, we know we have your perfect pumpkin. Great fun for...

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