Matthew Barlow

England

Multi-media Reporter at BBC

BBC radio and TV hack based in the sunny High Peak. What I write are my views not the BBC's - but you knew that.

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Hundreds gather at Derby Cathedral to mark VE Day

6 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Matthew Barlow

Image caption, The service at Derby Cathedral has been described as "significant" and "poignant"A church leader said lessons from the 20th century must "never be forgotten" as hundreds paid their respects at a VE Day ceremony at Derby Cathedral. The special service has marked the 80th anniversary with local dignitaries and veterans also in attendance. The Very Reverend Peter Robinson, who is the Dean of Derby, described the ceremony as "significant" and "poignant".
Hundreds gather at Derby Cathedral to mark VE Day

6 days ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Hundreds gather at cathedral to mark VE DayMatthew BarlowBBCThe service at Derby Cathedral has been described as "significant" and "poignant"A church leader said lessons from the 20th century must "never be forgotten" as hundreds paid their respects at a VE Day ceremony at Derby Cathedral. The special service has marked the 80th anniversary with local dignitaries and veterans also in attendance.
Hundreds gather at cathedral to mark VE Day

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Barlow

A church leader said lessons from the 20th century must "never be forgotten" as hundreds paid their respects at a VE Day ceremony at Derby Cathedral. The special service has marked the 80th anniversary with local dignitaries and veterans also in attendance. The Very Reverend Peter Robinson, who is the Dean of Derby, described the ceremony as "significant" and "poignant". AdvertisementAdvertisement"It is vital that we don't forget what happened in the 20th century," he added.
Rolls Royce scrapping its diversity programme

1 week ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Union fears over Rolls Royce diversity changesMatthew BarlowEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockRolls Royce employs around 16,000 people in DerbyA disability campaigner, a LGBT group and a union have all expressed fears about Rolls Royce's plans to scrap its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programme. The multi national company, that employees around 16,000 people in Derby, has said it will replace the programme with a support service for all employees rather than those from diverse backgrounds.
Clues into mystery World War Two suitcase following appeal

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Clues into mystery WW2 suitcase following appealMatthew BarlowBBCPeople from across the country have contacted the BBC with information about a mystery suitcase that dates back to World War TwoA man says he is a step closer to finding out how a mysterious suitcase from World War Two ended up in his village, thanks to help from across the country.
Union fears high costs delaying farmers' rural broadband

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Fears farmers are being forgotten by tech firmsMatthew BarlowBBCGraham Locker says he has been trying to get full fibre broadband for his farm in Boylestone near Ashbourne since 2019Farmers are being left behind because of the high cost of installing full fibre broadband in rural areas, according to a National Farmers' Union (NFU) representative in Derbyshire.
Appeal to solve mystery of 'gold mine' WW2 suitcase

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Matthew BarlowBBC News, Derby"My first reaction was to get it back to the family because I thought it was a gold mine."Steve Gray found a suitcase dating back to World War Two inside a derelict house in Whitwell, Derbyshire, about 20 years ago. It is full of letters, documents, photos and postcards that appear to belong to the Costa family, who Mr Gray is now trying to track down ahead of this year's VE Day - marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.
Traders' plea to shoppers as work hits businesses in Ashbourne

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Matthew Barlow

Image caption, St John Street is closed to traffic so work on the Ashbourne Reborn project can take placeA group of traders have issued an appeal for people to keep shopping in a town centre, as they say a major redevelopment project is causing disruption. Some shop owners in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, have reported a drop in footfall since the Ashbourne Reborn project launched earlier this year.
Traders' plea to shoppers as work hits businesses

1 month ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Traders' plea to shoppers as work hits businessesBBCSt John Street is closed to traffic so work on the Ashbourne Reborn project can take placeMatthew BarlowA group of traders have issued an appeal for people to keep shopping in a town centre, as they say a major redevelopment project is causing disruption. Some shop owners in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, have reported a drop in footfall since the Ashbourne Reborn project launched earlier this year.
Peak District litter problems are 'getting worse'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Peak District litter problems are 'getting worse'Matthew BarlowBBCLitter picker Shaun Broughton believes more people think it is acceptable to drop litter nowA man who litter picks at a Peak District beauty spot has called on people to take responsibility for their rubbish. Shaun Broughton, from Stocksbridge near Sheffield, collected 72 bags of dog mess alone during a recent visit to Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire.