Outgoing Quad chief claims: 'I'm leaving Derby arts scene on a high'
IT is obvious from the passion in his voice that Keith Jeffrey loved his time at Quad.In seven-and-a-half years as chief executive, he helped take the Derby arts centre from a hole in the ground to one...
View ArticleWisden honour for former Derbyshire CCC skipper Chris Rogers
FORMER Derbyshire County Cricket Club captain Chris Rogers has been named as one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year. The Australian left-hander has been named alongside Yorkshire and England...
View ArticleSpondon's former Celanese site: chemicals health warning issued to trespassers
HEALTH warnings have been issued to trespassers who are going on to the site of the former Celanese Acetate chemical plant and putting pictures they take there on the internet.The demolition of 200...
View ArticleFormer Derby County defender Paul Connolly in hot water over apparent slap of...
FORMER Derby County defender Paul Connolly could be in hot water after appearing to hit a Brentford fan in Crawley Town's 1-0 defeat at Griffin Park. Connolly, now with Crawley, appeared to lose his...
View ArticleBelper motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following collision at Cromford
A 50-YEAR-OLD Belper motorcyclist had to be airlifted to hospital after suffering serious injuries in a road accident. The rider was in collision with a lorry and a BMW car on the Via Gellia Road, near...
View ArticleScott Riddell charged with attempted robbery in Ripley
A 31-YEAR-OLD has been charged in connection with an attempted robbery in Ripley. At around 10.15pm on Friday, a 26-year-old woman was walking along Church Street in the town centre when a man grabbed...
View ArticleVIDEO: Highlights of Derby County's 3-1 win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road
GOALS from Craig BrysonChris Martin and Patrick Bamford helped Derby County beat Blackpool 3-1 at Bloomfield Road last night in the Sky Bet Championship. That result, coupled with a defeat for Queens...
View ArticleDerby police on the run in tribute to fallen colleagues
THEY might be used to pounding the streets chasing criminals, but police officers in Derby have laced up different shoes to raise money in memory of colleagues killed in the line of duty.Officers and...
View ArticlePensioner found dead under wardrobe at Derbyshire care home, court hears
A CARE home owner has pleaded not guilty today to a safety breach over the death of a resident found under a wardrobe. The hearing was told Amber Valley Borough Council launched an investigation after...
View ArticlePermanent home at Derby Council House for Royal British Legion
THE Royal British Legion has been given a dedicated space at Derby's Council House to help veterans and their families.The charity recently began offering appointments in the main customer reception to...
View ArticleDerbyshire nurse Zoe Brown to run in London Marathon for St John Ambulance
A NURSE is taking part in the London Marathon to raise money for a first-aid charity.Mum-of-three Zoe Brown, from Woodville, said she wanted to raise money for St John Ambulance because, as a practice...
View ArticleReece Jeffrey: Students learn life-saving skills at Derby school of tragic...
PUPILS at the former school of a Derby teenager who died while playing football have been taught potentially lifesaving techniques.Reece Jeffrey, of Spondon, collapsed and died at Darley Playing...
View ArticleDerbyshire TV viewers caught without a licence
The following have been charged with using a colour television without a licence:CARLINA Leach, 42, of Abingdon Street, Derby, was fined £92, with £20 victim surcharge, and told to pay £120 costs, for...
View ArticleNuisance bikers causing misery in Derby
POLICE in Chellaston are trying to identify nuisance bikers - and they want your help. On April 1, officers received reports of anti-social behaviour caused by a teenager riding a bike without a helmet...
View ArticleGood Samaritan who helped Derby robbery victim sought by police
A GOOD Samaritan who went to the aid of a 64-year-old robbery victim is being sought by police. The victim had her handbag snatched from her while walking through Derby. She told detectives she was...
View ArticleLorry driver reported after collision between Derby and Ilkeston
A LORRY driver has been reported for summons on suspicion of careless driving after a three-car collision between Derby and Ilkeston. The 29-year-old driver, from Belper, could be required to attend...
View ArticleNo charges against Derby PC and wife in theft probe
A DERBYSHIRE policeman, his wife and a member of police staff who were arrested on suspicion of theft will not face criminal charges.Police confirmed that no charges are being brought against PC Ian...
View ArticleLabour's Margaret Beckett: Media to blame for resignation of Tory Maria Miller
A LABOUR MP for Derby says the Culture Secretary – who quit yesterday over an expenses row – was effectively forced to resign. Conservative Maria Miller stood down from her cabinet role after being...
View ArticleKadeem Blackwood murder trial: Still no verdict
A JURY in the retrial of a man accused of murdering a 15-year-old will continue considering its verdict tomorrow. The jury has spent more than 19 hours deciding whether Michael-Paul Hamblett-Sewell is...
View ArticleFamilies 'worried' about East Midlands Ambulance Service performance
FAMILIES who claim they have been let down by the region's ambulance service in the past maintain they are still concerned about its performance. But East Midlands Ambulance Service has insisted the...
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