Suspected murder in Chaddesden: Dead man named as Steve Burton, 50
A MAN found dead at his Chaddesden home has been named by police as Steve Burton. The 50-year-old's body was discovered this morning at his property in Selkirk Street. A 38-year-old woman has been...
View ArticleDecision to make skin cancer 'wonder drug' available on NHS welcomed by...
A U-TURN that means people with advanced skin cancer will be able to access a "wonder drug" on the NHS has been welcomed by Mid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham. The Tory politician said she had campaigned...
View ArticleTim Groenewald leaves Derbyshire CCC in Somerset move
TIM Groenewald has played his last game for Derbyshire. A loan deal has been completed that will see the 30-year-old bowler join Somerset, the county he had already agreed to join in 2015, straight...
View ArticleThousands expected to take part in Summer Reading Challenge
CHILDREN are being encouraged to read up to six books over the summer holidays. The Summer Reading Challenge is being organised by Derbyshire County Council to encourage children to use their local...
View ArticlePolice smash car window to rescue abandoned child on scorching day
POLICE smashed a car window to rescue a "distressed" 18-month girl who had been locked inside in scorching weather. Officers rushed to free the small child after worried members of the public called...
View ArticleDerbyshire CCC given huge task by red-hot Rikki Wessels for Notts
DERBYSHIRE could not cool down Riki Wessels' hot form for Nottinghamshire after winning the toss and putting the Outlaws in to bat first in their NatWest t20 Blast game at Trent Bridge. In the week he...
View ArticleSunbed catches fire at Tan U Mission, Ilkeston
A SUNBED caught fire at a tanning salon in Ilkeston. Firefighters were called to Tan U Mission, in Station Road, at 4.30pm today. No-one was hurt. A fire extinguisher was used to put out the blaze.
View ArticleChaddesden Park Road: Crash between car and van leaves one person in hospital
ONE person was taken to hospital following a crash between a van and a car in Chaddesden today. Emergency crews were called to Chaddesden Park Road at 4.15pm. A fire service spokesman said one casualty...
View ArticlePaulo Wanchope vow proves true as Costa Rica go through
PAULO Wanchope had said Costa Rica would continue to surprise the world and was as good as his word as they banged the final nails in England's World Cup coffin. Former Derby County striker Wanchope,...
View ArticleMadsen and Cross century stand not enough for Derbyshire CCC
DESPITE a century stand between Wayne Madsen and Gareth Cross, Derbyshire were left with too much to do and lost by 27 runs to Nottinghamshire in their NatWest t20 Blast game at Trent Bridge. Madsen...
View Article'Serious' accident on A52 near Ashbourne
POLICE were tonight dealing with a serious crash on the A52. Two vehicles were involved in a collision, at Shirley Hollow, near Ashbourne, shortly before 9.30pm. A control room officer said the...
View ArticleIt's hard to define the meaning of being British today
THE reason the Union Jack went out of fashion goes back to the late-1980s, 'When did the red and white cross become our flag?' (June 12).It had become the symbol of the far right and to display it was...
View ArticleCoronation Street: Couples now able to marry at Rovers Return
FANS of long-running soap Coronation Street will soon be able to tie the knot at the world famous pub at the centre of soap's world. The Rovers Return will soon be able to hold marriages after it was...
View ArticleChris Williamson: I saw the fear in eyes of animals about to be slaughtered
Derby North MP Chris Williamson's column on animal rights and being a vegan.THERE are meat-eaters who abhor animal cruelty and vegans who are driven by matters other than animal welfare. But, in my...
View ArticleWITH VIDEO: Derby County 2013-14 season review part eight - March
A MONTH that started with a goal drought ended with a deluge, including five against rivals Nottingham Forest on a memorable afternoon at the iPro Stadium. March was always going to be a testing month...
View ArticleRoderick Shaw: Police believe body of missing Long Eaton man found
Police have found the body of a man in a river in Long Eaton. Officers were called to Beeston Marina at 9pm on Friday night where the body of a man had been found. It is thought to be missing man...
View ArticleDerbyshire firefighters take to picket lines in latest strike
FIREFIGHTERS have walked out in a continuing row over pensions. Derbyshire members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) took to the picket lines at 10am and will not return until 5pm. The Government wants...
View ArticleRelay for Life: Hundreds taking part in 24-hour run for charity
Hundreds of people affected by cancer have started a 24-hour run in Derby to raise money for charity. Derby's Relay for Life, held at Moorways Sports Track, began at 11am today and will finish at 11am...
View ArticleVIDEO: Chesterfield's crooked spire as you have never seen it before
The crooked spire of St Mary and All Saints church in Chesterfield is one of the most iconic landmarks in Derbyshire. Millions of people have seen its twisted sides but in this amazing video you can...
View ArticleFurthest from the Sea: Visitors flock to see the best of Derbyshire's...
THE second Furthest from the Sea festival has taken place today, showcasing some of the best artistic talent from around Derbyshire. Thousands have taken part in the free entertainment and activities...
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