Local Focus
Our regular Local Focus feature helps to promote local events and not-for-profit organisations looking to showcase their groups and encourage people to join in with activities.
Local Focus is free for any non-commercial group in the Derbyshire area and features will run regularly across the day.
Each feature is up to 30 seconds in duration and gives you the chance to be on Peak Radio to provide some details about who you are, what you do and how people can get involved.
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Live Broadcast From The Batch House In Chesterfield
Posted by Daisy Lee at Friday, April 29th, 2022 10:00am
We were able to go to The Batch House in The Glass Yard, Chesterfield, where we went live during our Breakfast Show with Laura and Becky, from 7-11am
Images Sourced: The Batch House Facebook Page
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Local Protesting For Inclusive UK Conversion Therapy Ban
Posted by Daisy Lee at Friday, April 22nd, 2022 2:18pm
Following the recent protests on a potential conversion therapy ban, I spoke to Calum McDermott, otherwise known as Calum McFabulous, about the importance to include transgender people in this ban
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The Big Green Pledge- Making Darley Dale Greener
Posted by Daisy Lee at Monday, April 11th, 2022 1:36pm
Darley Dale Town Council in partnership with the Whitworth Trust Charity is attempting to make a real difference across the area to reduce carbon and address fuel poverty
Image Sourced: The Whitworth
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Great2Work: Coworking Space
Posted by Daisy Lee at Friday, April 8th, 2022 10:00am
Great2Work is a communal working space for all those that need it
Image Sourced: Great2Work
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Revealed: The Top 5 Most Missed Retailers From Derby's High Street
Posted by Raisin UK at Monday, April 4th, 2022 10:00am
Although we may not give it much thought, we do have a place in our hearts for high street brands. Quite often, they hold dear memories and are quite often our first employers.
Image Sourced: The Times
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Our Mother's Day Event - The Mum Awards!
Posted by Daisy Lee at Monday, April 4th, 2022 10:00am
This Mother’s Day we wanted to celebrate the best mums around Derbyshire, especially because of how much more they’ve done during the pandemic
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Exhibition Of Men’s Fashion In The Swinging Sixties
Posted by Derby Museums at Monday, April 4th, 2022 10:00am
Derby Museums delves into the world of men’s fashion in this incredible exhibition of men’s clothing by private collector
Image Sourced: Arts Derbyshire
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Nonna's Chesterfield New Menu - Review
Posted by Daisy Lee at Saturday, March 26th, 2022 10:00am
I was invited to sample some of the dishes that are going to be on their upcoming menu!
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Funny Wonders Art Project - Pandemic Reflections
Posted by Funny Wonders at Thursday, March 24th, 2022 10:00am
Funny Wonders, a Community Interest Company, is based in Buxton and has planned a community art project to showcase the effects of the pandemic through art.
Image Sourced: Funny Wonders
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A Fifth Of Local Roads In The Midlands In Poor Condition
Posted by Shout Communications at Thursday, March 17th, 2022 11:24am
One in five local roads in The Midlands now has less than five year’s structural life remaining
Image Sourced: BBC
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Derbyshire Charity Is Asking For Donations To Support Raised Prices For Heating Oil
Posted by Rural Action Derbyshire at Thursday, March 17th, 2022 11:05am
Derbyshire charity is asking for donations to support people struggling to deal with the 400% increase in the cost of heating oil
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Important New Exhibition Celebrates Rich Heritage Of The Derby West Indian Community Association
Posted by Derby Museums at Thursday, March 17th, 2022 11:00am
An important new exhibition exploring the rich heritage of the Derby West Indian Community Association (DWICA) opens at Derby Museum and Art Gallery later this week
Image Sourced: Derby Museums
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Derby Museums And Rolls-Royce Team Up For British Science Week
Posted by Derby Museums at Thursday, March 17th, 2022 10:35am
This is to promote new career pathways in science and industry
Image Sourced: Derby Museums
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Derbyshire Half-Term Activities For Kids
Posted by Daisy Lee at Monday, February 21st, 2022 10:00am
Here are just some of the many fun things available during the half-term in Derbyshire.
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Laura & Becky Spread the Love in Derby [video]
Posted by Andrew Haslam at Monday, February 14th, 2022 11:06am
This Valentines Day, Laura & Becky of the Peak Radio Breakfast Show hit the streets of Derby to spread some Valentines love!
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Derby Museums' Friends Help Bring Lucy Hardcastle's Manuscript Back To Derby
Posted by Daisy Lee at Friday, February 11th, 2022 12:32pm
A total of £6251 was raised to help Derby Museums obtain a special and unpublished manuscript from famous Derby artist, Lucy Hardcastle.
Image Referenced: Derby Museums
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Derby Prepares To Submit Their Bid For 2025 City Of Culture
Posted by Bill Preston at Friday, January 28th, 2022 10:00am
We talk to Adam Buss - the man behind the bid for Culture Derby 2025
Laura & Becky at Breakfast
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National Indoor Tug Of War Championships A Success!
Posted by Alan Knott at Monday, December 13th, 2021 9:00am
The 2021 Tug of War Association National Outdoor Indoor Tug of War Championships took place at Bakewell on Saturday, with teams from Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Cheshire and Northamptonshire taking part.
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Bike recycling appeal for families in need this Christmas
Posted by Derby City Council at Friday, December 10th, 2021 10:00am
bike in bike stand
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Derby Museums hosts Lampedusa Cross as part of UK tour
Posted by Derby Museums at Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 12:19pm
A British Museum Spotlight Loan Crossings: community and refuge will tour the Lampedusa cross around the UK, arriving at Derby Museum and Art Gallery on 10th December 2021.
Crossings: community and refuge
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The Ram Trail lives on!
Posted by Vicky Washington at Thursday, October 14th, 2021 4:52pm
Following the huge success of the Derby Ram Trail this summer, Derby Museums – the trail’s principal organiser – is pleased to share news about 15 of the rams, which have remained in the public realm for people to enjoy.
Mondriram outside Vaillant’s Customer Experience Centre, Belper © Vaillant
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Panto Returns To Chesterfield With All-Star Cast
Posted by Emma Kerry at Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 3:05pm
Chesterfield Theatres has announced a star cast for their production of Beauty and the Beast as pantomime returns to the Pomegranate Theatre for Christmas 2021 from Friday 3rd December 2021 to Sunday 2nd January 2022.
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America’s Got Talent Winner Paul Zerdin Confirms 45 Date
Posted by Debbie Bennett at Monday, September 20th, 2021 6:00pm
Paul Zerdin, the British comic who has mesmerized audiences around the world with his ventriloquism skills and edgy brand of comedy, and who took America’s Got Talent crown in 2015, announces a 45-date UK tour for Autumn 2021.
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Finalists Revealed For The Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards
Posted by Robin Johnson at Tuesday, September 14th, 2021 4:45pm
The finalists have been revealed for this year’s Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.
The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony, which is set to take place at The Chocolate Factory, on Monday 18 October. -
Daredevils To Brave Peak District Abseil For Ashgate Hospicecare
Posted by Tom Oakley at Monday, August 9th, 2021 9:00am
Daredevils are set to brave the adrenaline inducing charity challenge off Millers Dale Bridge in the Peak District on Sunday 15th August to help raise vital funds towards the hospice’s care.
Lyla Gregory the youngest participant
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Entries For The Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards Are Open!
Posted by Robin Johnson at Friday, August 6th, 2021 9:05am
Nominations are now being welcomed for the prestigious Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.
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Award Winning ‘Derby Days Out’ Unveils Vibrant New Website And Logo
Posted by Sarah Bulmer at Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 10:05am
EVENTS and entertainment website Derby Days Out is excited to reveal its vibrant new website and logo in time for the ease of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Go Electric, Go Green, Give Back!
Posted by Erin McDaid at Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 10:01am
Local KIA dealership, NK Motors, Chilwell continue to support Nottingham Wildlife Trust by launching their Go Electric, Go Green, Give Back campaign.
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How can I prevent my child from becoming a fussy eater?
Posted by Jo Stimpson at Thursday, June 17th, 2021 8:56pm
One of the most common questions that parents want to know when they start feeding their child is how can I ensure that they grow up to enjoy a wide range of foods.
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Laura Talks To Local Teacher About Mental Health
Posted by Bill Preston at Friday, May 14th, 2021 8:05am
Mental Health Minute Unites 500 UK Radio Stations
More from Peak Radio
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Thieves steal Ashgate Hospice delivery van from car park
Thieves have stolen a hospice delivery van from a car park used by nurses caring for patients.
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Visitors encouraged to ‘Escape the Everyday’ and enjoy best of both worlds on a Derby
Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire has teamed up with Derby City Council’s Visit Derby team to launch a new campaign, supported by funding from VisitEngland, to inspire visitors to enjoy the best of both worlds on a Derby-based short break this summer.
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Moorways Sports Village is ready to unlock a great leisure experience
The final stage of the handover of Moorways Sports Village is complete, with Derby City Council formally handing over the keys today to its leisure operating partner, Everyone Active.
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Sinfin Moor Park to open new footpath and outdoor gym!
Two exciting new additions have recently arrived Sinfin Moor Park and will be celebrated with an opening event on Saturday 21 May.
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Derby County: Chris Kirchner exchanges contracts with club administrators
Derby County's administrators have exchanged contracts for the sale of the club with Chris Kirchner.
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Derby City Council to sell ex-Rolls-Royce site for housing development
The city council has agreed to sell a former Rolls-Royce site to allow more than 400 new homes to be built in Derby.
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Screwfix To Open 80 Stores With 800 New Jobs
The company opened 70 new shops in 2021, and the additions this year will take its total stores to 870
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The Nissan Juke Hybrid Rally Tribute Is A Funky Bespoke Off-roader
Nissan has created a one-off Juke Hybrid Rally Tribute to pay homage to the firm’s participation in the East African Rally half a century ago.
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Joy Division Stars Reflect On Ian Curtis’ Suicide During 42nd Anniversary Event
Members of the band Joy Division have called for better mental health support during a panel in the Houses of Parliament marking 42 years to the day since their frontman Ian Curtis killed himself.
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Britain’s Biggest Ever Euromillions Winners To Go Public After Winning £180 Million!
Britain’s biggest ever EuroMillions lottery winners will go public on Thursday.
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Patel ‘Pushing Ahead’ With Rwanda Migrant Plan As 900 Cross Channel In Four Days
The Home Secretary has said she is “pushing ahead” with plans to send migrants to Rwanda after more than 900 crossed the Channel in four days.
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Charles and Camilla Honour Canadian War Dead At Wreath Ceremony in Ottawa
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall honoured Canada’s war dead during a poignant wreath laying ceremony.
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Live Broadcast From The Batch House In Chesterfield
Local Focus
We were able to go to The Batch House in The Glass Yard, Chesterfield, where we went live during our Breakfast Show with Laura and Becky, from 7-11am
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What To Do This May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
Molly in Derbyshire
These are just a few of many things that will be going on this May Day Bank Holiday around Derbyshire
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Local Protesting For Inclusive UK Conversion Therapy Ban
Local Focus
Following the recent protests on a potential conversion therapy ban, I spoke to Calum McDermott, otherwise known as Calum McFabulous, about the importance to include transgender people in this ban
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The Big Green Pledge- Making Darley Dale Greener
Local Focus
Darley Dale Town Council in partnership with the Whitworth Trust Charity is attempting to make a real difference across the area to reduce carbon and address fuel poverty
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Great2Work: Coworking Space
Local Focus
Great2Work is a communal working space for all those that need it
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Top 3 Easter Events
Molly in Derbyshire
Here’s some of the cheapest (cheep-est!) Easter events going on in Derbyshire this year