Join Naz Premji and Simon Morykin from HMRC who discuss the following -National Insurance Top Up Payments and Check -Self Assessment Early Filing -Student Loans and the HMRC App. Listen now and remember everyone could do with a Helping Hand! https://www.northderbyshireradio.comAf North Derbyshire Radio

Erasmus Darwin (12 December 1731 – 18 April 1802) Derbyshire Superstar - Derbyshire and Proud Podcast Listen as Richard Felix tells of the exploits of one of the greatest philosophers in the world who happened to live in Derbyshire. Erasmus Darwin was an English physician. One of the key thinkers of the Midlands Enlightenment, he was also a natural…

John Flamsteed FRS (19 August 1646 – 31 December 1719) was an English astronomer and the first Astronomer Royal. His main achievements were the preparation of a 3,000-star catalogue, Catalogus Britannicus, and a star atlas called Atlas Coelestis, both published posthumously. He also made the first recorded observations of Uranus, although he mistak…

Derby Doodle Day - Joseph Paxton Derbyshire Superstar Monday Jan 31, 2022 A short podcast about Derbyshire Superstar Joseph Paxton and Derby Doodle Day! from Derbyshire storyteller and historian Richard Felix.Af Derbyshire and Proud

An exploration of DWT's restoration of aqueduct cottage and its connection to Lea Woods. More info can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/335195166865014Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

At Thornhill Carrs nature reserve we learn about connecting art with nature and re-wilding. We also search for some elusive Shetland cows.Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Link for half price (valid until end Jan): https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/join/join-derbyshire-wildlife-trust-halfpricelive More information on Ash Die Back and the Life in the Ravines project: https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/news/derbyshire-wildlife-trust-set-tackle-ash-dieback To find out about Derbyshire Wildlife Trust res…

Ian Pringle reads some articles from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Membership magazine. www.ianpringlevoiceover.com Opening music by Sarah Matthews and Jo May of Intarsia https://www.facebook.com/IntarsiaFolk/ You can find out more about DWT at https://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Richard Felix explains where the term “Local Derby” came from and the history of the mass game of football in Derbyshire. For Derbyshire and Proud.Af Derbyshire and Proud

Derbyshire probably has more Stately Homes or Houses open to the public than any other county in Great Britain. All full of wonderful history from centuries past and Richard Felix tells in this mini podcast the history of Sutton Scarsdale Hall interleaved with the ghosts and legends of Derbyshire’s past.…

Richard Felix tells the story of the most famous Sherwood Forester, General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien. Richard reads an account written by the man himself. General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien, GCB, GCMG, DSO, ADC (26 May 1858 – 12 August 1930) was a British Army General. One of the few British survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana as a young o…

Jedidiah Strutt Derbyshire Superstar Richard Felix tells the story of Jedediah Strutt or Jedidiah Strutt has he spelt his name. Born in South Normanton in 1726, Jedidiah Strutt became a leading figure in the development of Derbyshire’s industry and the creation of communities in Belper and Milford.Af Derbyshire and Proud

DERBYSHIRE SUPERSTARS - Robert Bakewell (1682 – 1752) was an English smith. He took an apprenticeship in London as an iron worker and became an extremely skilled ironsmith. Working from his Blacksmiths yard in Derby he created some of the best examples of ironwork the world has ever seen. Examples of his work can be seen at Derby Cathedral, where h…

Ian Pringle reads some articles from the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Membership magazine. Opening music by Sarah Matthews and Jo May of Intarsia https://www.facebook.com/IntarsiaFolk/Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Richard Felix tells the true story of the murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Goodwin on 21 August 1863 at Wigwell Grange Nr. Wirksworth. How did the murderer get away without hanging? did he get his just deserts? This is the first in a series of podcasts about Murder in Derbyshire on Derbyshire and Proud podcast…

December 2020 marks the 275th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his troops of men invading Derbyshire. Here in Derby they decided to turn back to Scotland and this decision changed the whole history of the world as we know it. Richard Felix who raised over £100,000 for the statue of Bonnie Prince tells the story of the time Charles spent in …

Derbyshire the land of the Ram its origins and history of this mythical beast and it’s worldwide fame is told by local historian and TV’s Richard Felix. Richard tells the story of the Ram from the “Derby Ram Ballard” though to the Ram’s use as a football mascot for the mighty “Rams” (Derby County).Af Richard Felix Derbyshire and Proud

Articles from the Summer 2020 Edition of Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Magazine - Read by Ian Pringle Lockdown Legacy Ash Dieback Community Action www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk www.ianpringlevoiceover.comAf Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Ian reads a Blog post from Dr Alexander Lees that explores the potential for a brighter future for Birds in the Dark Peak. This episode also includes a Dawn Chorus recording form Ian's garden in Belper.Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Ian and his son visit Avenue Washlands Nature Reserve in Derbyshire and Ian reads articles about Eels, Swallows and HS2.Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

In this episode Ian reads Articles about Kestrels and the life that is returning to the River Erewash.Af Derbyshire Wildlife Trust

Sarah was raped by her father. She was taken into care but was later returned to him. He raped her again. She had his child... and Bradford council are paying £160,000 in compensation.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS. Victoria speaks to 'honour attack' victim Jageer Kaur, who was beaten and partially blinded by her father-in-law, while her children watched.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

Prisoners' children share their stories. 'Bethany' was eight when her mother went to prison, while 15 year old 'Jack' has spent his teens with both parents in jail. The charity Person Shaped Support says that if the government doesn't start funding support, more young people will end up offending and suffering from mental health problems. Around 23…

West Ham midfielder Jack Collison wrote fans a 2,800-word farewell letter to tell them how much his time at the club meant to him. The player, who wrote the letter after learning his contract would not be renewed after nine years, says he 'feels blessed' for his time at the club. Hammers' fans told Collison they didn't want him to leave.…

Downton Abbey actor David Robb talks to Victoria about his wife’s suicide. Briony McRoberts threw herself in front of a train a year ago. She was 56. He talks about his wife’s battle with anorexia and says the condition was responsible for her death.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

How many days a week do you need to chair the BBC Trust? Victoria discusses the sudden change of advert for the top job at the corporation with Labour's deputy leader, Harriet Harman, and former BBC chairman, Sir Christopher Bland.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

A man who was jailed after his girlfriend falsely accused him of rape says it has left him emotionally scarred. Paul Fensome's accuser, Rhiannon Brooker, has now been sentenced to three and a half years in jail. Victoria speaks to Mr Fensome and to his wife Diane.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

A first hand account from listener Sarah Butters of how victims of crime can be treated by the criminal justice system. Her brother Paul was killed in a hit and run. Sarah recorded a diary of her experience of endless delays, barristers calling her “irrelevant” and her wheelchair bound mother being told off for having a sip of water in court.…

In the London borough of Hackney, 209 children in care were born to just 49 mothers. Some senior judges say that parents whose children keep on being taken into care should be told to use contraception. Vicotria Derbyshire discusses the problem of multiple siblings going into care with a judge, a social worker and a director of children’s services.…

Victoria Derbyshire pays tribute to Rachel, the doctor addicted to alcohol who called into the programme and inspired many others to get treatment. She died in April. Listeners tell Victoria how Rachel’s example helped them on the road to recovery.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

In a moving call to Victoria Derbyshire on the anniversary of the D-Day landings, 88 year old Gordon, a D-Day veteran and 5 Live listener, explains he wants to remember 'all of his comrades'.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

Victoria Derbyshire talks to EU vice president Viviane Reding about the 'right to be forgotten' ruling which grants citizens the power to ask search engines to remove material about them that is no longer relevant or accurate. Critics have said it is a form of censorsip, but others insist the law will not “erase history”. Victoria also hears from B…

In the last year, £18m has been stolen by fraudsters in online romance scams. In our exclusive report, we hear live from a victim who lost £26,000 and from a Nigerian 'scammer' about how he does it.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

He thought he was dead, but somehow mountaineer Dr John All crawled to safety. He describes to Victoria Derbyshire how he fell into a crevasse in the Himalayas. His arm and ribs were broken and he was bleeding, but from a small ledge he inched his way out over several hours... filming as he did so.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

PA Rani Abraham, who leaked sexist emails written by Premier League CEO Richard Scudamore, speaks to Victoria Derbyshire.Af BBC Radio 5 Live

Under 18s forced to look after their sick parents can suffer lifelong consequences. New research shows young carers are more likely to get sick, miss school and face unemployment. Victoria Derbyshire speaks to families about the findings.Af BBC Radio 5 Live