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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

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  Images Sourced: The Batch House Facebook Page

• 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

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  Image Sourced: The Whitworth

• 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

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  Image Sourced: Great2Work

• 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.

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  Image Sourced: The Times

• 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

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  Image Sourced: Arts Derbyshire

• 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. 

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  Image Sourced: Funny Wonders

• 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

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  Image Sourced: BBC

• 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

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  Image Sourced: Derby Museums

• 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

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  Image Sourced: Derby Museums

• 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.

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  Image Referenced: Derby Museums

• 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

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  Laura & Becky at Breakfast

• 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

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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.

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  Crossings: community and refuge

• 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.

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  Mondriram outside Vaillant’s Customer Experience Centre, Belper © Vaillant

• 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.

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• 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.

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  Lyla Gregory the youngest participant

• 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.
  The website can now be enjoyed at www.derbydaysout.co.uk

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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

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