Thursday, June 4, 2026

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Virgin Atlantic to cut flights

Virgin Atlantic is planning to drastically reduce the number of flights it's operating due to Coronavirus. The airline has said that by March 26, it will...

Robots to care for elderly?

The elderly should be looked after by robots says a former health minister as the UK battles the Coronavirus pandemic. Lord Darzi, a health minister...

University celebrates brilliant women

Staff and students at the University of Derby have been celebrating the significance of the roles women play in the world today. Since the early...

Doctors cancel appointments

Doctors in Derby will no longer be accepting face-to-face appointments due to Coronavirus. The Park Medical Practice, which is based at the University of Derby,...

In pictures: Industrial Revolution to wreckage – Derbyshire’s historic buildings

Derbyshire's Derwent Valley is recognised world-wide as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. The innovative waterwheels which powered silk and cotton mills along this idyllic...

Review: Heavy metal band Jinjer see bigger picture with Macro album

From the first heavily distorted, discordant riff of the opening track to the mournful solemnity of the last, the latest release from Ukrainian Progressive...

Game of Thrones actor dies

Actor Max Von Sydow, who was cast in The Exorcist and Game of Thrones, has died aged 90. His family today announced that Mr Von...

Why top young wheelchair tennis player takes to a different court

Dahnon Ward may be ranked as Britain’s number three for junior wheelchair tennis but its not the only court the 14-year-old has mastered. That's because...