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Louise's thank-you to mysterious benefactor
AN anonymous benefactor has given a grandmother from Belper £40 after she had cash stolen from her handbag while suffering an epileptic fit.Louise Warman was found by staff from a nearby chemist after...
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Litter pick in city streets
AN army of litter pickers took to the streets of Derby yesterday.Firms in the St Peter's Quarter joined in the tidy-up as part of the business improvement district's efforts to improve the area.They...
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CONTROVERSIAL plans for 99 homes have been approved in Smalley despite concerns over a "dangerous and busy" road.The Peveril Homes development will see the homes build to the south of Heanor Road near...
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Downton Abbey snubs Tom Chambers
A FORMER tutor of Holby City star Tom Chambers said he is astonished the actor was turned down for Downton Abbey because he "wasn't posh enough".Tom, 36, from Parwich and who was educated at expensive...
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Rams boss Clough praises response after mistakes at Port Vale
NIGEL Clough was delighted by the way Derby County fought back against Port Vale last night but the manager was not happy with the defending in the first half.Clough watched his team – which included...
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Council plots payday loans action
PEOPLE could be blocked from accessing payday loan company websites on city council computers, as the authority looks to promote "safer" ways of getting quick cash. The authority revealed its plans...
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Burst water main causes traffic chaos
A BURST water main in Derby city centre caused traffic chaos on Tuesday.London Road has now reopened at the Litchurch Lane junction.The incident happened on London Road bridge at around 4am on Tuesday...
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VIDEO: Spondon garden is blooming lovely!
GREEN-FINGERED couple Fred and Carol Whaley have turned their modest semi into an explosion of colour by covering it in hanging baskets.The amazing display at their Spondon home takes Fred, 69, and...
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VIDEO: Teachers take on Gangnam Style
TEACHERS at a Derbyshire school have created a dance video as part of the year 11 leavers' celebrations – for the third year in a row.This time, it is the turn of chart hit Gangnam Style to get the...
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Surge in thefts from cars in Chaddesden
CAR owners in a part of Derby are leaving their vehicles unlocked and valuable items on display for thieves, police have said.A spike in crime has seen 16 vehicles targeted in Chaddesden in the past...
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Maggots in my head could have paralysed my face
A 27-YEAR-OLD returned from holiday with flesh-eating maggots "writhing" inside her head – a horrifying ordeal that almost paralysed her face.Rochelle Harris burst into tears when doctors told her the...
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Mother who laundered cash from £17m fraud is spared jail sentence
A BUILDING society clerk who laundered proceeds from a £17 million tax fraud by selling luxury cars and paying off her mortgage has walked free from court.Mortgage adviser Ranjit Sanghera, 43, accepted...
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Hostile reception from villagers for minister in row over homes scheme
PROTESTERS shouted, horns sounded and there were cries of "rubbish" as Planning Minister Nick Boles faced public questions in Derbyshire yesterday.Mr Boles – who has caused controversy with plans to...
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Rider tackles part of Tour de France route
A KEEN cyclist battled his way across 50km of the Tour de France route this week to raise money for the National Autistic Society.Trevor Wright completed the ride up the Alpe D'Huez, tackling 21...
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Great guide to nearest beaches
It's going to be another scorching weekend – how do families keep the kids happy? Derby is miles from the coast but there are five beaches less than two-and-a-half hours drive away. Here is our guide...
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£750,000 revamp for Kedleston Hotel
A HISTORIC hotel which has lain disused for years is to undergo a £750,000 transformation into a pub and restaurant.The Kedleston Hotel, in Quarndon, has become the latest acquisition for the Derby...
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Chatsworth House 'stars' in drama
CHATSWORTH House is set to appear in a BBC drama, following in the footsteps of the successful production of The Village.The house, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, has been chosen to appear...
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Pregnant mum spared jail for benefit fraud is 'ashamed'
A MOTHER sobbed in court as she told magistrates she was sorry for dishonestly claiming £21,000 in benefits.Anna Bailey claimed the money in housing and council tax benefits while she was living in a...
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Rail-death victim set to be named
A 47-YEAR-OLD man who died after being struck by a train is expected to be named today.British Transport Police said they were yesterday trying to contact his next of kin before releasing his name.The...
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A 'perfect storm' of top events blows in
Lynne Brighouse discovers what is on offer in Quad's line-up of live screening events.WORLD-CLASS musicians and actors are the focus of a number of one-off cinema events and live screenings coming up...
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