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All Rise for the Christmas lights switch on
All Rise for the Christmas lights switch on

November 5, 2021

  Derby will be dreaming of a Blue Christmas in the best possible way when singer Simon Webbe switches on the city centre Christmas…

Derby Book Festival presents their latest publication: Life On Hold:…
Derby Book Festival presents their latest publication: Life On Hold:…

October 28, 2021

Derby Book Festival has today (28 October) launched a new book of writing by Derby College students as part of its Shared Writing community…

Makers Assemble as Derby’s Making Festival Returns
Makers Assemble as Derby’s Making Festival Returns

October 21, 2021

On Saturday 23 October, the Museum of Making opens its doors to celebrate makers and all things making with Assemble, Derby’s very own Making Festival.…

Get ready for the big Christmas lights switch on
Get ready for the big Christmas lights switch on

October 13, 2021

Festive Derby comes back to light next month with the return of a live stage show at a new city centre location to mark…

Planning consent granted for ground breaking Becketwell performance venue
Planning consent granted for ground breaking Becketwell performance venue

October 8, 2021

Derby’s ambition to get a new entertainment and events venue has moved a step closer after detailed planning consent was granted by Derby City…