Minimal impact from strike, say railway bosses
BOSSES at East Midlands Trains say industrial action by maintenance staff did not impact services yesterday.Engineering staff at the firm, who are members of the Unite union, are set to strike again...
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Derbyshire cricketer tried to help woman fatally injured in M1 crash
A DERBYSHIRE cricketer has described how he tried to help a woman who was fatally injured in a four-vehicle pile-up on the M1.David Wainwright witnessed the crash as he was driving to yesterday's Royal...
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Normanton mum's dream comes true by opening new beauty salon
A MOTHER of three who came to Derby unable to speak English has achieved a lifelong ambition to open a beauty salon.Shazia Anjum, who arrived in the city in 1995, has launched Serenity, at 217 Village...
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Man charged with explosive offences after 200 people are evacuated in...
The man arrested after suspected explosives were found in a flat in Newhall has been charged with four offences. The 55-year-old has been charged with two explosive offences and two drug offences. Six...
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New premises for Derby craft shop
A craft shop has moved to new premises on St Peter's Churchyard, Derby. Reams is celebrating its 20th anniversary and has moved from its old site opposite to be even closer to the city centre. Pictured...
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Opinion: 'Some top tips for keeping your pets cool in the heat'
THE Derby Telegraph receives lots of letters each week on issues affecting Derby and Derbyshire, as well as further afield. This one looks at the recent heatwave. WITH the recent hot weather, we should...
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Harvey Luke hair salon, in Oakwood, raided and equipment stolen
HUNDREDS of pounds of stock has been stolen from a Derby hair salon during an early-morning burglary.GHD straighteners and a hairdryer were stolen from Harvey Luke Hair in Smalley Drive, Oakwood. Amy...
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Jane McFarlane: We should let kids get as grubby as they like and be kids
I WAS horrified to spot, in the TV listings this week, a programme called Blinging Up Baby.An hour-long programme is to be dedicated to people who spend hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds making...
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Opinion: 'No excuse for patronising, arrogant or aggressive letters'
THE Derby Telegraph receives lots of letters each week on issues affecting Derby and Derbyshire, as well as further afield. This one looks at the letters themselves. I AM in agreement with Jon Turner,...
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Soapbox, Peter Newton: Why not mow the verge when you do your garden?
IN Chellaston, the boundary between Derby City and South Derbyshire runs along Snelsmoor Lane.On one side of the lane, the grass verges are green and well-kept, while on the other there is little sign...
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Opinion: 'Couldn't Derby find a better use for £41,000 than on...
THE Derby Telegraph receives lots of letters each week on issues affecting Derby and Derbyshire, as well as further afield. This one looks at Derby City Council. IT must be nice that Derby City Council...
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VIDEO: Formula One's Lewis Hamilton has his career path followed by...
Dreams can come true – especially for 12-year-old karting ace Tom Wood who is following the same trajectory as British F1 star Lewis Hamilton. Could Derbyshire have a Formula One star in the...
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Derby family keep son Bobby's memory alive by launching charity trust
More than a year since the death of their loving son, Bobby Dorka's family have set up a charity in his name to keep his spirit alive.GRIEVING mum Kam Dorka says she does not have the courage to move...
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All white on the night as ex-Derby County stars switch to cricket and beat...
DERBY County legends swapped the black and white for just white as they turned out for an annual cricket fund-raiser.Among those taking part were ex-Derby County players Roger Davies, Michael Johnson,...
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Car stolen from Ilkeston driveway and then found burned-out
A CAR was stolen from a driveway after burglars broke in and took the keys.The Ford Mondeo was parked outside a property in Erewash Square Ilkeston, when it was taken between 8.30pm on Friday and...
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£2,700 office swap for Derby City Council leader and chief executive
THE leader and deputy leader of Derby City Council have moved into the same Council House office at a cost of just over £2,700.A council spokeswoman said this was because the leader, Councillor Ranjit...
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Thief stole diesel from 10 Derbyshire petrol stations in one afternoon
A THIEF in a stolen van stole £1,000 of diesel from 10 different Derbyshire petrol station in the same afternoon.Joshua Windle drove the Ford Transit to Morrisons and the Mackworth Esso garage, filled...
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Arson attack on Derbyshire leisure centre: Two arrested after blaze
TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a fire at a Derbyshire leisure centre.A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old, both from the Ashbourne area, have been released on bail until...
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Derby's Market Place 'seaside': Crass decision to close it so early in day -...
OH, we do like to be beside the seaside...Certainly we do. It's one of the great British traditions.And Derby folk, the children at least, are no different to anybody else in that regard, even though...
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Can you identify these Derby street scenes of 100 years ago?
PICTURES showing historical scenes of Derby have gone on display to mark the reopening of a refurbished art gallery.The images capture the city up to 100 years ago.The Goodey Collection was put...
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