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It was last week announced that Derby was on the longlist for the 2025 UK City of Culture. I am thrilled that our city has been recognised as having a credible...

Kit Change are a Mid Derbyshire business creating stylish and sustainable activewear. It was great to meet with them today to hear about their range of recycled...

Following the terrible news about Derby County FC going into administration, I have written to the Culture Secretary Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP to ask for the...

I was delighted to visit Duffield Fire Station to see the crew train and thank them for the important work they do keeping all of us safe, night and day, 365...

I was very pleased to visit Belper Town FC to see their new facilities and hear about their recovery after flooding and the Covid pandemic. Belper Town AFC have...

On Thursday 30 September, I attended and spoke at the Rolling Stock Networking Event, a rail industry trade show held at Derby Arena. I addressed the exhibitors...

I was delighted to visit SureScreen Diagnostics' huge new manufacturing and distribution centre, creating hundreds of new jobs in our area. SureScreen is a long...

This week, I visited Mid Derbyshire business MW Polymers to learn about their fantastic range of products. MW Polymers are continuing Derbyshire’s longstanding...

On Sunday, I attended Belper’s magnificent food festival. Wonderful to see the community spirit in Belper after a tough year for so many people, as well as the...