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 of the Fox Vintage Wholesale in Derby…

Plaques

The Derby Civic Society have recently made more plans to progress the blue plaque scheme in the city. The previous Blue Plaques had been chosen by members of the public and the next scheduled plaque to arrive in the city will be in the next few months. Our cultural correspondent Abby Hills has more on the scheme…

Cheerleading

The International Olympic Committee have granted cheerleading £25,000 for it to become an Olympic sport in the near future. This means it could be shown in the 2026 LA Olympics. We sent Emily Warner, to see Team England world champions train for their competition, and why they think it should be at the Olympics…

Illuminations

Every Autumn for the past 120 years Matlock Bath plays host to the Matlock Bath Illuminations. This year, Geoff Stevens is celebrating his 50th year as compere for the event. The days are filled with fun family attractions including handmade light up boats which float up and down the River Derwent, passing through the Derbyshire town. We sent Emma Hall to find out how his big 50th is being commemorated…