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Grease is the word as Derby film-lovers pick their first drive-in movie
THE first film to be shown at Derby's new drive-in movie will be Grease – after winning a public vote.About 900 people suggested the 1970s film was the one that they wanted to be screened on the top...
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Toilet-door argument at Derby care home led to ex-teacher's fatal fall
A WOMAN in a care home died after having an altercation with another pensioner because he did not shut a toilet door.Former teacher Joy Holden, 85, put her hands up to the man at the Manorfields Care...
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12-year-old robbed in Normanton street
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was robbed of his mobile phone as he walked down a Derby street. The victim was walking along Cambridge Street, Normanton, at about 7pm last night when he was approached by the...
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Reserves covering for striking Derby firefighters put out Tesco blaze in...
TWENTY reserve firefighters – who were standing in for colleagues on strike – were called to a "significant" blaze at Tesco Express in Chellaston. Crews were called to a fire at the back of the store,...
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It's Brilliant Bracko! Kind kids of Mackworth are no strangers to helping out
PEOPLE out shopping in a Derby suburb next week could find themselves on the receiving end of a number of random acts of kindness.Pupils from Brackensdale Junior School are planning to surprise...
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Derbyshire boy picked to join Britain's newest pop group
A SIX-YEAR-OLD Derbyshire boy has been selected to join Britain's newest children's pop group.Kai Newman, from Ambergate, was nominated by his mum to join the Wacky Warehouse's Little Singers.He will...
View ArticleDerbyshire fashion store Young Ideas reaches final of UK awards
A FASHION retailer which has its flagship store in Ashbourne has been shortlisted for three national awards.Young Ideas, which has a store at The Green Man on John Street, Ashbourne, and a concession...
View ArticleAshbourne thief sees his Range Rover confiscated
A MAN had his Range Rover confiscated after using it to steal a £2,000 horse box.Christopher Spence, 28, of Sturston Road, Ashbourne, was given a 16-week prison term, suspended for a year, ordered to...
View ArticlePole life project wins pupils £250
THE Royal School for the Deaf in Derby has been highly commended for its entry to the national Total Green School Awards.Their project, Life at the Poles, was entered in the Totally Clued Up Award...
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Expansion plan for National Forest is launched
A plan for the future of the National Forest over the next decade, which looks to increase the number of trees and habitats, was launched at Calke Abbey. Pictured from left are Sophie Churchill, chief...
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YMCA more relevant than ever to youngsters, says world president from Derbyshire
A DERBYSHIRE man who has just been elected President of the World Council of the YMCA has said the need for the association is "greater than ever before".Peter Posner OBE was elected head of the...
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Mum and daughter getting booted up for Peru trek
This mother and daughter team have already raised more than £6,000 ahead of their trek through Peru in aid of Breast Cancer Care. Jude Weston and mum Gwen Hayward are holding a final event, a summer...
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Jail threat to Derby parents for children dodging school
PARENTS were told they came close to being jailed for letting their children dodge school in Derby.They were put on probation for a year and each fined £50 with £110 costs when they appeared before...
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Derby County turn down Sheffield United's bid for Kieron Freeman
DERBY County have turned down a bid from Sheffield United for defender Kieron Freeman.Freeman made 12 appearances for the Blades during a loan spell last season and former Rams boss Nigel Clough has...
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Derby County striker Chris Martin says fitness levels are crucial to Rams'...
DERBY County striker Chris Martin says the Rams' fitness levels were a key factor in the team's success last season – and will be crucial again in the new campaign.The Rams finished third in the...
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Derby County praised by legendary wheelchair athlete for 'brilliant'...
THE UK's most successful wheelchair athlete has singled out Derby County for high praise in providing spaces for disabled fans.Tanni Grey-Thompson called the Rams' allocation "brilliant" but criticised...
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Anton Rippon: The odds on me going down the Mickleover water slide are slim
"WILL you be going on the Mickleover water slide? There are people here who would pay to see you do it. And it would make a great cartoon."That was the e-mail that pinged into my computer from...
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Derby Telegraph Comment: After Gove's departure, education must be less of a...
THERE will be a lot of dry eyes in school staff rooms over the news that Michael Gove has been eased out of the position of Education Secretary.As our education correspondent, Zena Hawley, points out...
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Six cars on fire outside Derby hotel
POLICE are investigating after fire damaged six cars this morning. The incident happened at 5.30am in the car park of the Aston Court Hotel, Midland Road, Derby. A police spokesman said: "Officers are...
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'Tsunami of demand' being put on NHS, claims Derbyshire doctors' leader
A LEADING Derbyshire doctor has criticised the "tsunami of demand" patients put on the NHS.Dr Peter Holden said some patients turning up to the Royal Derby Hospital's A&E department should be seen...
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