Wednesday, April 30, 2025

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Heathrow Airport says it’s now “safely able to restart flights”

Following a statement on X, the airport has now confirmed that flights are now being restarted. They also went on to say that they hope a full operation will be...

East Midlands Airport ‘not taking on’ diverted flights after Heathrow disruption

East Midlands Airport has provided their stance on today’s fire probe at Heathrow Airport, confirming that they will not be accepting any flight diversions...

Breaking Barriers: Transgender Women and the Future of Women-Only Gyms

The debate over whether transgender women should be allowed access to women-only-spaces, such as the gym, is an extremely hot topic at the moment....

What we know about the Heathrow airport fire so far

What happened? More than 1300 flights have been disrupted following a fire at a nearby electrical substation, which supplies Heathrow, causing a power outage. Emergency services...

Step into Success: University of Derby Hosts Pre-Loved Professional Clothing Drive for Students and Job Seekers

The University of Derby have hosted a pre-loved clothing drive today, with the hopes of making professional clothing more accessible to their students. The event,...

Heathrow Fire Strands Passengers

A fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport has meant that the airport has had to close for the entirety of Friday, causing confusion,...

Derbyshire teenager to take on 100-mile challenge for charity

A teenager from Derbyshire is going to take on a 100-mile challenge for a mental health charity.  Delkin Collins has pledged to walk 100 miles...

Tim Baker: 35 years behind the paint at Shrovetide

by Damion Arnold Shrovetide football in Ashbourne is just days away and every year the balls used for the game have to go through the...

Derby College kick starts anti-fake news programme

A programme to help children in Derby spot fake news has been rolled out by Derby College and it could be used nationwide. The scheme,...

‘I spent an evening at Screamfest – it left me with a feverish adrenaline rush and a huge smile’

By Connor Bacon It’s not the usual way I’d choose to spend a Friday night – being chased around by cannibals with chainsaws or defending...

Popular Irish bar returning to Derby city centre due to open imminently

What’s the craic? Irish bar O’Dwyers is returning to the heart of Derby promising to be ‘bigger and better’ than before.  The popular bar is...