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Martin Naylor: Why Skippy, Lobber and Owlboy always put a smile on my face
I LOVE nicknames. From those that are simply a shortened version of someone's real name to the outlandish ones.Often they originate from terms of affection, such as those that a husband and wife or...
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'Shop mistake' councillor Sara Bolton vows to defend her Derby seat
A LABOUR councillor, who was stopped by security at a supermarket after failing to pay for goods, will be defending her seat at the May elections. Councillor Sara Boltonwas Mayor of Derby in 1999-2000,...
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Two ops later and Hilton youngster Lucas still has heart of a lion
"LITTLE fighter" Lucas Reynolds doesn't know the meaning of giving up. Born with an undiagnosed heart defect, he underwent open heart surgery when he was just 12 days old. For the next eight weeks the...
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Is free bulk waste removal key to fly-tipping menace?
THE scourge of fly-tipping, which blights a number of communities in our city, is frequently reported in the pages of this newspaper.On most occasions, it is large items like furniture and old...
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Fire investigation after flames spread to fence in Nelson Street, Ilkeston
A FIRE investigation is due to take place this morning after flames spread from rubbish to a fence. The cause of the blaze is due to be determined into the fire which happened in Nelson Street,...
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Walk-in centres on the agenda at May meeting
THE future of the city's two walk-in centres will be discussed at a meeting next month.The Derby Walk-In Centre, in Osmaston Road, and the Derby Open Access Centre, in St Thomas Road, are alternative...
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Woman hospitalised following rescue from fire in Ambergate
A HOUSEHOLDER has been taken to hospital following a fire at her home in Ambergate. Crews from three separate stations were called to the blaze, in Derby Road, at 2.30am this morning. When they arrived...
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Fee plan prompts fears for city's smallest pubs
THE city's smallest pubs could be hit with huge bills if proposed changes to licence fees are introduced by the Government.Plans to change the annual fees for pubs, bars and nightclubs have been...
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Bishop of Derby visits drop-in centre for asylum seekers
A visit from the Bishop of Derby to a city centre church has proved an inspiration for drop-in centre users and volunteers.WHATEVER ideas you have of what a Christian church is, take them out of your...
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Langley Mill delicatessen burgled for fourth time in a year
A DELICATESSEN has been burgled for the fourth time in a year. A youth was captured on CCTV smashing a patio door to gain entry to Basilia, in Langley Mill, ay 7.45pm last night. Once inside he...
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Crews tackle fire at Ilkeston store
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a blaze in a convenience store in Ilkeston. Crews from the town spent 30 minutes tacking the flames at the shop, in Queen Elizabeth Way, after being called there...
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Derby residents' fury at bulky waste 'postcode lottery'
THE people of Derby are in a "postcode lottery" with some residents having to pay for the collection of bulky waste while others don't. Councillor Eric Ashburnerhas attacked the practice after helping...
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A play with a passion... modern day crucifixion takes over town
Jesus Christ was paraded through the streets of Belper as amateur actors played out a contemporary version of the crucifixion.CARRYING a cross and with has face bloodied, Dan Skidmore played the part...
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VIDEO: Watch highlights of Derby County's 2-0 win at Doncaster Rovers
SEE how Derby County beat Doncaster Rovers 2-0 on Good Friday. Goals from George Thorne and Chris Martin gave the Rams all three points at the Keepmoat Stadium. Derby are now guaranteed a place in the...
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Derby County retain five-point cushion in third after QPR lose at Leicester
DERBY County have a five-point cushion in third place in the Championship table after rivals Queens Park Rangers lost on Saturday. QPR were beaten 1-0 by already-promoted Leicester City in the early...
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Amy's 10k tribute to sister killed by cancer
A DERBYSHIRE woman who lost her sister to cancer will be racing in her memory at a 10k event.Amy Charlesworth, 26, will be one of hundreds at the starting line of the Women's Running 10k at Sutton Park...
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TWO schools in Matlock will close for the day as a mark of respect after a head teacher died at the age of 40.Kate Griffin, head of All Saints' C of E Infant School in Matlock had been battling...
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Easter message by the Bishop of Derby
WHAT is Easter? To most of us Easter is an event. A day, a moment in time. We send cards saying happy Easter. It is a moment of optimism. The time when the signs of spring seem stronger. Thus the...
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Pregnant teenager Devone Derrig found safe and well in Swadlincote
A HEAVILY pregnant teenager, last seen almost three weeks ago, has been found safe and well in Derbyshire. 18-year-old Devone Nicole Derrig, who is approximately 34 weeks pregnant, was found in...
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Crews tackle early morning bush fire in Belper
AROUND 50sqm of bushes caught alight in Belper in the early hours of this morning. Crews spent around 30 minutes at the scene of the blaze, in Holbrook Road, after being called there shortly before...
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