Education and Training News & Updates
- 30th July 2014
Find out about Blend Youth Projects summer activities and keep your youngsters busy this holiday!
- 22nd July 2014
The summer reading challenge is now underway! Discover more about the event taking place at your local library this summer holiday
- 11th July 2014
Find out how local student was named Student Chef of the Year and the dishes that blew judges away
We love celebrating the successes of local businesses, so it's great to hear about another Heanor and Ripley entrepreneur winning a prestigious national award.
Newly opened local scout group opens the doors of its re-opened Headquarters to showcase scouting and encourage more kids to get involved.
- 3rd February 2014
Derbyshire County Council has joined forces with Derby City Council to call for the Government's new High Speed 2 (HS2) college to be sited in our county.
- 3rd October 2013
As many as 27 children have died in the UK from blind cord injuries and accidents since 1999. Find out how you can keep your child safe and reduce the risk, with our highly recommended blind suppliers in Heanor and Ripley.
- 25th September 2013
Schools across our area have sent letters home this week to announce that they will be closed on Tuesday 1st October 2013 due to strike action, but what are the actual issues that are causing the problems?
- 18th September 2013
If you are aged 14 - 19 and not currently in education / training or employment you can join the BREAK THRU youth project.
- 12th September 2013
If you run a business in Heanor and Ripley and want to know how to improve your carbon footprint, our local Chamber of Commerce is holding an event that will be of interest to you. Find out how to run a sustainable, green business at the DNCC's The Future Economy: Sustainability Best Practice Summit.