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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Derbyshire school shortlisted for global award

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

Image caption, Principal Matt Jones said a lot of people have been involved in the evolution of the schoolA school in Heanor that was heavily criticised by inspectors a decade ago has been shortlisted for an international award in honour of its community work. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was branded "inadequate" by Ofsted inspectors in 2013 but has been rated as "outstanding" since 2023.
Derbyshire school shortlisted for global award

1 week ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

School's journey from 'inadequate' to global praiseMatthew BarlowBBCPrincipal Matt Jones said a lot of people have been involved in the evolution of the schoolA school in Heanor that was heavily criticised by inspectors a decade ago has been shortlisted for an international award in honour of its community work. Heanor Gate Spencer Academy was branded "inadequate" by Ofsted inspectors in 2013 but has been rated as "outstanding" since 2023.
Daughter "would be proud" of 1,000-mile fundraiser

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Daughter 'would be proud' of 1,000-mile fundraiserMatthew BarlowBBCEve Shipley died of leukaemia in November last yearA mum has said her daughter "would be proud" of the efforts of loved ones taking part in a fundraiser in her memory. Eve Shipley, who died from leukaemia in November aged 13, was described by her mother Victoria as "very kind" and "beautiful". Ms Shipley's brother, Richard Bettany, is planning to walk 1,000 miles (1,609km) this year to support several charities in her memory.
'Pioneering' Derby green energy project awarded £23.2m

1 month ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

'Pioneering' green energy project awarded £23.2mMatthew BarlowBBCThe Royal Derby Hospital is one of several city buildings due to be heated under the plansA major project to heat university, college and hospital buildings in Derby from a source several miles away in Spondon has received government backing. Water source heat pumps will be used to warm hot water pipes laid between the suburb and the city centre in the project, which is scheduled to be completed by 2029.
New transport service set up in Belper after fundraising push

1 month ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Donations help fund new transport serviceMatthew BarlowBBCSiobhan Fennell helped to set up Belper Community TransportA new transport service in Belper will help prevent people becoming isolated, according to one of its founders. The charity Derbyshire Community Transport, which provided on-demand lifts for people for shopping trips and medical appointments, was liquidated last October.
Mini dams may have prevented Peak District wildfire spread

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

Image caption, Conservation work officer Jim Randle at Moors for the Future said he was 'grieving' after a major wildfire in the Goyt ValleyRestoration work on a Peak District moor could have prevented more damage being caused by a wildfire, according to an environmental group. A fire broke out in the Goyt Valley in Derbyshire on April 30 and caused damage to an area roughly the size of 325 football pitches.
Mini dams may have prevented Peak District wildfire spread

1 month ago | bbc.com | Matthew Barlow

Mini dams may have prevented wildfire spreadMatthew BarlowBBCConservation work officer Jim Randle at Moors for the Future said he was 'grieving' after a major wildfire in the Goyt ValleyRestoration work on a Peak District moor could have prevented more damage being caused by a wildfire, according to an environmental group. A fire broke out in the Goyt Valley in Derbyshire on April 30 and caused damage to an area roughly the size of 325 football pitches.
Husband's early onset dementia inspires book for children

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

Image source, Mandy BentImage caption, While the couple face many changes they still enjoy walking together"It would be lovely to think that out of something so sad, something positive could come."A grandmother whose husband was diagnosed with early onset dementia 10 years ago has written a book to help explain the condition to young children. A decade on from his diagnosis, Mandy Bent's husband David is unable to have a conversation and is in residential care.
Hundreds gather at Derby Cathedral to mark VE Day

1 month 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

1 month 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.

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1 May 25

One of the ‘portable dams’ that ⁦@DerbyshireFRS⁩ was using to fight the moorland fire in the Goyt Valley last night ⁦@bbcemt⁩ ⁦@BBCNews⁩ ⁦@BBCDerby⁩ https://t.co/Tw5w2j8rVR

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1 May 25

The helicopter that was scooping water from a reservoir in the #goytvalley to dampen down a moorland fire there today. ⁦@bbcemt⁩ ⁦@BBCNews⁩ ⁦@BBCDerby⁩ ⁦@DerbyshireFRS⁩ https://t.co/PxGOyRc1YH

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1 May 25

Gail and Phillip Heath were returning from a trip when they saw the flames of a moorland fire getting closer to their cafe, just off the Cat and Fiddle. #fire #peakdistrict @bbcemt @BBCNews https://t.co/D3gq1b6SG6

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Articles

Derbyshire school shortlisted for global award

Derbyshire school shortlisted for global award

Daughter "would be proud" of 1,000-mile fundraiser

'Pioneering' Derby green energy project awarded £23.2m

New transport service set up in Belper after fundraising push

Mini dams may have prevented Peak District wildfire spread

Mini dams may have prevented Peak District wildfire spread

Husband's early onset dementia inspires book for children

Hundreds gather at Derby Cathedral to mark VE Day

Hundreds gather at Derby Cathedral to mark VE Day

Journalists covering the same region

Rob Hakimian

Mark Ansell

Antony Clay

Sally Burton

Shannon Mower

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