Tributes pour in to a kind, generous and popular former student of Priory School who has died aged 18

How to Enjoy Birdsong this International Dawn Chorus Day

By Jill Dando News RSPB have joined forces with RNID to encourage everyone to enjoy birdsong on Sunday 4 May. International Dawn Chorus Day on Sunday 4 May marks a high point in the birding year and is a celebration of when birdsong is at its brightest and best. This

Retired Sub-Postmistress Notches Up Her Third Degree

By Education Correspondent At the age of 79 former sub-post mistress Pat Wetherell has proved that age is no bar to higher education since she recently donned graduation robes to collect her hard-earned MA in History from The Open University (OU). It’s the second OU degree the mother-of-two from

Shining for Sam: Charity Founded After Tragic Loss Wins ‘Charity of the Year'

By Community Correspondent A charity born from the heartbreak of losing a little boy from Mickleover has been honoured with its very first award – which has been dedicated to his memory. Sam’s Superheroes Foundation was set up by Rachel Liew after the sudden death of her five-year-old son Samuel,

Former Scotland Women’s Internationalist Lyndsay O'Donnell Named Stirling Highland Games Chieftain for 2025

By Sports Correspondent Stirling Highland Games are celebrating with the exciting announcement that former Scotland Women’s rugby internationalist Lyndsay O'Donnell has been appointed as their honorary chieftain for 2025. This prestigious role recognises Stirling-born O'Donnell's remarkable contributions to international rugby and her ongoing