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Public meeting on future of Derbyshire hospital after asbestos closure
A MEETING will be held to discuss the future of Heanor Memorial Hospital after asbestos was discovered in parts of the building.The hospital has been closed to patients since last year after the...
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Charity game in support of BBC Radio Derby's Colin Bloomfield
A CHARITY football match in support of BBC Radio Derby presenter Colin Bloomfield, who is battling cancer, will be held tomorrow.The game has been organised by Chaddesden resident Chris Webster.The...
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Britain's Got Talent to star Derby poledancer Emma Haslam tonight
DERBY poledancer Emma Haslam will appear on TV screens tonight showing her skills in front of the Britain's Got Talent judges. Emma Haslam, sister of world superbike star Leon Haslam, said she "can't...
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Now Burton Albion make it to Wembley!
BURTON Albion are celebrating after a 2-2 draw at Southend United secured the club a place at Wembley. The Brewers held a 1-0 lead over the Shrimpers going into the second leg of their League Two...
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Wildlife: Walking in Derbyshire meadows is the best medicine
Holly Booker, retail manager at RSPB Carsington Waters, talks about the wonders of wildflower meadows.WONDERFUL wildflowers – healing in more ways that one!How long is it since you visited a proper...
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Village has got talent – and a great Spondon Day celebration lined up too
AN EVENT celebrating Spondon is back, bigger and better than before, with thousands of people expected to attend.Impressive plans for Spondon Day are now in place and locals are gearing up for the...
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Officers take to streets to beat Alvaston shed break-ins
POLICE have been helping people to spruce up their shed security following a rise in the number of break-ins in Alvaston.Officers headed out on the streets to hand out crime prevention kits to...
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Get stuck in! The football craze which is sticking around for the World Cup
With the World Cup in Brazil less then a month away, children are desperately trying to get their hands on trading cards and stickers. We speak to football fanatics and retailers in Derby about the...
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Burton Albion draw at Southend United to book Wembley place
BURTON Albion are off to Wembley after a humdinger of a match at Southend United this afternoon. Leading 1-0 from the Pirelli, the Brewers drew 2-2 at Roots Hall to win 3-2 on aggregate in today's...
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Derby gran Mary Gillman, 90, outlives Liverpool Care Pathway treatment
A PLUCKY grandmother is celebrating her 73rd wedding anniversary – a year after being put on the controversial Liverpool Care Pathway because medics felt she was close to death. Mary Gillman suffered...
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Scores of medical workers parade through Derby to mark International Nurses Week
NURSES, midwives and carers took part in a parade through Derby city centre to mark International Nurses Week. The procession, which saw around 140 medical workers take part, began outside of St...
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Breedon Hill Road, Normanton: Three men arrested and six dogs seized after...
THREE men have been arrested following a police raid in Normanton today. Officers visited a property in Breedon Hill Road shortly before 1pm. Six dogs were seized from the house and taken away by RSPCA...
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Child reported missing at Markeaton Park found two hours later "safe and well"
POLICE were called to Markeaton Park to search for a missing child. Officers and a police helicopter were called to the park at about 2.45pm today. A Derbyshire police spokeswoman said the child was...
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Mobile speed camera locations in Derby and Derbyshire from Monday, May 19
Mobile spped camera will be in the following places in Derby and Derbyshire from Monday (May 19). A61 Alfreton to Higham A609 Kilbourne Road, Belper B6050 Station Road, Brimington B6179 Butterley Hill,...
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Duke of Devonshire is still Derbyshire's richest man
THE Sunday Times Rich List today reveals that Derbyshire's wealthiest individual remains the Duke of Devonshire, with a fortune of £800 million.The county's most successful business brains may well...
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Derby's got top talent... let's see more at next year's Arts Festival!
ORGANISERS said this year's Derby Arts Festival was a huge success down to the "overwhelming talent" of participants.But now, they are calling for more schools in the city to get involved.Speech and...
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Fire started on Derby's Markeaton Roundabout
A FIRE was started on Markeaton Roundabout overnight. A small blaze was reported to the fire service at 4.20am. A crew from nearby Kingsway station attended. The police were called due to the...
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Pedestrian hurt in 'hit-and-run' collision in Stanley
A HIT-AND-RUN incident has left a pedestrian in hospital. Police said the driver of a silver vehicle failed to stop after a collision with a 27-year-old man. The incident happened in Station Road,...
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Derwent Valley Mills 'Discovery' festival features 70 routes to walk
SEVENTY walks form part of a "discovery" festival that is being hosted by Derwent Valley Mills.The walks at the World Heritage Site started yesterday and will run until May 26.They range from 200 yards...
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Kenyan children will be taught in Derby High Hall thanks to Littleover...
A SPACIOUS building which will help teach youngsters at an African school will be called the Derby High Hall.Students and staff at Derby High School raised more than £25,000 to help pay for the hall at...
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