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TV's Village v Downton showdown: watch one, record the other, say fans of both
THE new series of Downton Abbey is set to clash with the season finale of Derbyshire drama The Village.ITV has yet to confirm when Downton will return but speculation is rife that it will be 9pm on...
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Another winning hand for Derbyshire teacher and her educational card games
A DERBYSHIRE maths teacher who created a business out of selling educational card games has won a prestigious national award.Lesley Higgin's Mathstraks Games is now hoping to distribute her three...
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New Specsavers store opens in Ripley
A NEW Specsavers store has opened in Ripley.It was officially opened today in Oxford Street by the Mayor of Ripley Town Council, Councillor Roland Emmas-Williams.To celebrate the opening, staff handed...
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East Midlands Airport funnel cloud provided rare sight in British skies
A STUNNING photo of a funnel cloud has been pictured dominating the skyline behind a Ryanair flight taking-off at East Midlands Airport.The funnel cloud, normally the cause of a twister or tornado, is...
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REVEALED: Top ten list of wacky Freedom of Information requests to councils
EMERGENCY plans to cope with a dragon attack or meteor shower, pet exorcisms and frozen animals are just some of the bizarre topics councils have been quizzed on by residents.A top 10 list of unusual...
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Team news: Jake Buxton returns for Derby County at Sheffield Wednesday
JAKE Buxton returns to the Derby County side for Saturday's Championship clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough (3pm).Buxton was rested for Monday's Capital One Cup win at Carlisle United as he...
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Suspended jail term for booze thief who targeted Derbyshire Aldi stores
A 34-YEAR-OLD man has been handed a suspended jail sentence for stealing more than £500 of alcohol from two supermarkets.Mircea Costea entered Aldi in Chaddesden twice this year and took the bottles....
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Asda bouncy castle 'con' means Derby man must pay £215
A 26-YEAR-OLD from Derby pleaded guilty to trying to con Asda out of £75.Mark Holmes, of Norbury Close, Allestree, asked for a refund for a bouncy castle that he had not bought.Magistrates heard he was...
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Annual Ashbourne Show attracts thousands of people
Thousands of people have gathered for the 123rd Ashbourne Show. There has been more than 200 cattle, 240 sheep and 50 horses at the event at Osmaston Polo Ground on Saturday. The main ring performances...
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Half-time: Derby County ride their luck in goalless first half at Sheffield...
DERBY County had to ride their luck during a goalles first half against Sheffield Wednesday.The Owls had the better of the chances in the opening period at Hillsborough.Derby, though, had the first...
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REPORT: Billy Kee double helps Burton Albion beat Dagenham & Redbridge
A SECOND-HALF double from Billy Kee saw Burton Albion come from a goal down to beat Dagenham and Redbridge at the Pirelli Stadium.Kee levelled from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute after substitute...
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Derby County take a point at Sheffield Wednesday
DERBY County and Sheffield Wednesday both surrendered their winning start to the season as the sides played out a goalless draw at Hillsborough.The Rams and the Owls had each won their opening two...
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Non League football: Another defeat for Alfreton Town but good results for...
THERE was more disappointment for Alfreton Town as they were beaten by hosts Forest Green Rovers in the Vanarama Conference.Lee Hughes gave the hosts a 31st minute lead before Clovis Kamdjo doubled...
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POLL: Vote for your Derby County man of the match against Sheffield Wednesday
WHO was your Derby County man of the match against Sheffield Wednesday?Take part in our online poll by selecting a player from the list on the right and clicking "vote".The result will be published in...
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Historic defeat for Manchester United as they are beaten by Swansea City
LOUIS van Gaal's first competitive game as Manchester United manager ended in a historic home defeat at the hands of Swansea City.The Dutch manager was given a warm welcome at Old Trafford before...
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Championship round-up: Bournemouth maintain perfect start while Billy Sharp...
BOURNEMOUTH maintained their perfect start to the Championship by beating Brentford 1-0.Junior Stanislas' shot from close range found its way into the bottom right corner in the 71st minute.Striker...
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VIDEO: Chief football writer Steve Nicholson on Derby County's goalless draw...
SEE what our chief football writer Steve Nicholson made of Derby County's goalless draw against Sheffield Wednesday.The Rams took a point at Hillsborough as they continued their unbeaten start to the...
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Derby County fans react to Rams' goalless draw at Sheffield Wednesday
DERBY County supporters think it was a good point for Steve McClaren's side at Sheffield Wednesday.Tom McCoy used social media micro-blogging site Twitter to voice his opinion. He Tweeted: "Another...
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Derby County came up against a much-improved Sheffield Wednesday side, says...
STEVE McClaren believes Derby County came up against a much-improved Sheffield Wednesday side at Hillsborough.The Rams continued their unbeaten start to the season in South Yorkshire but had to settle...
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Derby County defender Jake Buxton says draw was a fair result at Sheffield...
JAKE Buxton felt Derby County's goalless draw against Sheffield Wednesday was a fair result.The defender helped the Rams continue their unbeaten start to the season at Hillsborough on Saturday, with a...
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