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StoryHub Today: 27/11/20

Student journalism from the University of Derby. Reporting by [Reporter 1], [Reporter 2], [Reporter 3] and [Reporter 4]. Fast Fashion Second hand fashion is on the rise. Thrift shops and vintage kilo sales are popping up all over the country in attempt to combat the pollution the clothing industry causes. Georgia Moore spoke to the organisers […]

East Midlands Derby sets attendance record at Pride Park

Derby County Ladies set a new club record on Sunday as they hosted over 2,000 supporters for a fiercely contested East Midlands derby. The game was held at Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium and Nottingham Forest were the victors thanks to a late Precious Hamilton goal. The game set a new record for Derby County […]

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Q and A: Derby County Ladies’ new governance board

What is the governance board? The board of directors, alternatively known as the governance board, has recently been announced by Derby County in a joint statement with the Ladies’ team. Made up of seven senior figures within the Derby County network, the board has been tasked with managing the growth and strategic development of the […]

Derby County Ladies aiming for Promotion

Like all National League North sides, Derby County Ladies dream of playing in the WSL but recently the third tier side have been making great strides to turn that dream into reality. Partly due to the ‘One Club’ commitment, which brings increased support from the main club, the Ewe Rams are building a project that […]

TOP 5: AccessiBlues 2019 highlights

This year we have seen Birmingham City’s disabled community come together more than ever. AccessiBlues have taken a giant step towards an inclusive environment for their members in 2019. As the year comes to a close, here is a look back at AccessBlues’ 2019 highlights. 5. Speaking at Solihull College AccessiBlues secretary Linda, as […]

AccessiBlues: A disabled supporter’s group who are starting to make a real difference.

For most of us, the Christmas period is one of joy as we break up from work and enjoy time with our friends and family. For some, it is those in our ‘football family’ that we look to in what can be times of sadness in the lead up to Christmas. AccessiBlues are a Birmingham […]

Darrell Clarke praises Walsall FC’s youth academy for driving excellence through the ranks

Darrell Clarke’s Walsall may be struggling in League Two, but the academy is flourishing this campaign under former Sheffield Wednesday defender Miguel Llera. Clarke has hailed the successful youth team season thus far and believes Llera’s Under-18s starlets can push for first team spots in the coming weeks. Llera took over the Under-18s from former […]

The next Will Hughes: The five Derby County youngsters you need to know

Will Hughes, Jeff Hendrick and Tom Huddlestone are just some of the exceptional talents the Derby County academy have nurtured and developed over the years. The Moor Farm Training Centre boasts some of the most impressive facilities of any Championship club and is set to give rise to more exceptional young talents. Refurbished in 2008, […]

Morgan Whittaker vs Folrian Jozefzoon: How the two compare

Morgan Whittaker’s introduction into Phillip Cocu’s Derby County could have a huge impact on the future of Florian Jozefzoon. The winger has fallen out of favour under the guideship of his fellow Dutchman and hasn’t recorded an appearance for the Rams since their crushing 3-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic in what was the new manager’s […]

The story behind the rise of Derby County’s Morgan Whittaker

Morgan Whittaker has been heavily tipped as the latest Derby County academy success story amidst his exceptional form for the under-23s. There has always been a substantial history of emerging youth talent materialising through the academy. The likes of Will Hughes, Jeff Hendrick, Tom Huddlestone, Mason Bennett and – most recently – Jayden Bogle have […]

General Election 2019 result explained: What Tory victory means for the future

Both Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party remain in power following the results of the 2019 general election. It was a shock win for the Tory’s who had secured 365 seats out of 650 beating well backed Labour. Despite Corbyn’s best efforts, Mr Johnson retained his position in Downing Street as Prime Minister. The responses […]

General Election 2019: Party candidates and their policies explained

As the 2019 general election closes in, many people up and down the country probably have a good idea of where their vote lies. But not everyone is always so sure. We’ve broken down all the policies of each party to give you a clearer understanding of who to vote for. CONSERVATIVE PARTY Also known […]