Derby allotments to stage open day to help charity
PROUD fruit and vegetable growers will show off their inner-city gems at an open day this weekend.Visitors will be able to learn about the benefits of owning an allotment at the event tomorrow. And all...
View ArticleCall to give counselling to passengers who fled smoke-filled plane at East...
A PASSENGER from Derby who was on board a plane that made an emergency landing at East Midlands Airport believes the airline responsible should offer counselling to those affected.Adrian Pepper also...
View ArticleGardening: Mark Smith's top tips for autumn colour
WOW! September already! And it's time to take a look at those summer bedding baskets or containers.Plants in tubs can start to look tired now but you don't have to get rid of everything, which saves...
View ArticleGiant Mickleover water slide is TODAY!
THE slide is almost in place, the activities are ready and the extra transport has been arranged for "the best day Derby has seen in years". Today, daredevils are expected to don their wet suits and...
View ArticleVIDEO FLASHBACK: The Legend: Brian Clough
In the second instalment of our video flashback series this weekend, we thought it would be another great opportunity to watch some great quotes by Brian Clough. Watch the video here:
View ArticleFirefighters "save the day" at the Mickleover slide
Firefighters were called to help out at the Mickleover slide by pumping more water down. Today, daredevils have don their wet suits and swimming costumes and flown down a 100m-long water slide in a...
View ArticleReports firearm used in Derby street last night
Police are investigating reports that a firearm was discharged in a Derby street last night. Officers were called to Gerard Street at 9pm after a group of people allegedly forced their way into a house...
View ArticleVIDEO: Matlock Bath Illumination
A PARADE of boats illuminated the water on the first night of a riverside festival. Matlock Bath Illumination saw people enter their crafted boats into a competition and spectators were entertained as...
View ArticleVIDEO: Slide cam from the giant Mickleover water slide
THIS video shows footage from the giant water slide in Mickleover. See a Derby Telegraph photographer's journey along the massive slide.
View ArticleChaddesden incident: Three people arrested after man suffers head injuries in...
POLICE have arrested three people after a 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with head injuries following a fight in Chaddesden last night.Officers were called to reports of a fight at the junction...
View ArticleFirst day of school: Send us your pictures!
THE shoes have been brought, the books packed and parents across Derby and Derbyshire will be shedding a few tears as children start school.And to mark the milestone many will be taking pictures and we...
View ArticleDerby pensioner admits sexually abusing 16-year-old girl
A 67-YEAR-OLD man has been given a three-year community order after admitting two charges of sexually touching a 16-year-old girl.John Harris was told he must attend a sexual offenders' group work...
View ArticleDuchess of Cambridge pregnant with second child
The Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with her second child. In a statement from Clarence House, the Queen and members of both families are said to be delighted with the newsAs with her first pregnancy,...
View ArticleLangley Mill slimmer faces up to bullies who said she looked like a man
A MOTHER-OF-TWO who spent £15,000 on takeaways in three years to feed her addiction to unhealthy food has lost six stone after being bullied.Natalie Fowkes was told she looked like a man by school...
View ArticleCheck out our Derby County web chat with Steve Nicholson
CHECK out the questions and answers in our Derby County webchat with chief football writer Steve Nicholson.Steve answered Rams-related questions between noon and 1pm on Monday.Read what was said in the...
View ArticleMobile speed camera locations for Derby and Derbyshire this week
HEADING out on a journey in Derbyshire this week? Mobile speed cameras will be in place along the following roads from today until Sunday, September 14. Hampshire Road, ChaddesdenA6 Alvaston to...
View ArticleWhat time do England kick off against Switzerland?
ENGLAND meet Switzerland in a European Championship qualifier in Basel tonight. The Euro 2016 Group E match will take place at St Jakob-Park, with the match shown on ITV1, live text commentary on the...
View ArticleChief hails 25 years of Derby City Mission to help keep our city safe
THE Derby City Mission has celebrated its 25th anniversary with an event to thank all the volunteers who have helped over the years.The Bishop of Derby, the Right Reverend Dr Alastair Redfern, presided...
View ArticleStrictly Come Dancing: Who do you want to win?
AFTER months of anticipation, Strictly Come Dancing is back!A team of 15 new celebrities took to the dance floor for the first time last night - dressed to impress and ready to rumba. Here is the 2014...
View ArticleMusicians and dancers will mark completion of £1m street scheme in Derby
A DAY of street entertainment at the newly-refurbished St Peter's Cross in Derby is to be held to celebrate the completion of £1 million of work in the area.The development at the junction of St...
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