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Children suspected of starting fires at firm
ARSONISTS have left a long-standing family-run company thousands of pounds out of pocket after they targeted the Derby business twice in less than an hour.The first fire started when broken wooden...
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Thug with vampire mask attacked PC on city street
A HOODED thug attacked a police officer who caught him with a vampire mask and a knife on a darkened Derby street.The items were found in a search of a rucksack being carried by Vasilus Sincak, who...
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New car road test: Ford Fiesta ST
Ford at last leads the junior hot hatch segment with this car, the Fiesta ST. Jonathan Crouch takes it for a spin.BACKGROUNDThere's never been a truly great sporting Ford Fiesta. The Blue Oval brand...
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Mum 'disgusted' at creature in curry at shopping centre diner
A DINER at a takeaway said she was horrified to find the cocoon of an unknown creature in her curry.The 27-year-old woman was in the Westfield Centre in Derby with her three children when she made the...
View ArticleUsed car snapshot: Volkswagen Beetle
TRY to justify a reason for buying a Beetle over a Golf on purely rational grounds and you'll find yourself batting on an extremely sticky wicket.Where the Beetle does score as a used buy is as a cheap...
View ArticleUsed car snapshot: Vauxhall Corsa
SINCE its introduction, Vauxhall has continuously fettled and polished the Corsa, turning a good car into an outstanding one. Sales figures suggest the British public knows a good thing when they see...
View ArticleUsed car snapshot: Vauxhall Astra
BACK in the 80s, the Astra's heartland was the sort of guy who liked beer and football but would be intimidated by a curry house menu.How things change. It's now become massively more sophisticated....
View ArticleHunt out that vintage bargain
A LOVE of TV's Antiques Roadshow has this week been named as an indicator of the arrival of middle age but hunting out vintage finds are as on trend as it gets in recession-hit Britain.Put it down to...
View ArticleJinty all set to steam into action
JINTY'S Big Weekend steams into Butterley's Midland Railway from tomorrow.Aimed at younger visitors, organisers hope children will leave knowing a bit more about railways and their history – as well as...
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New car review: BMW 116i
The BMW 116i might not offer much in the way of excitement but sometimes sensible pays a whole bunch of dividends. Andy Enright takes a closer look.BMW hasn't always got the 1 Series exactly right....
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Late burst of Surrey wickets keeps down Derbyshire deficit
DERBYSHIRE conceded a first innings lead of 70 after ripping through the Surrey tail on the second day of their LV County Championship match against Surrey at The Oval. The home side was bowled out for...
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Fall victim, 99, should have worn emergency alarm, says Bayliss
A SECOND World War veteran who fell in his flat and spent two-and-a-half days on the floor should have been wearing his emergency alarm pendant, Derby City Council's leader has said.Councillor Paul...
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David Cameron defeated on military action in Syria
DERBYSHIRE MPs have given their reaction to the defeat of the Government during Thursday night's vote on military intervention in Syria. UK involvement in military action against Syria was ruled out as...
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£250k outstanding in bedroom tax rent
A SENIOR Derby city councillor has branded the so-called bedroom tax "lacking in compassion" in a strongly-worded protest letter to the Work and Pensions Secretary.The claim by Labour councillor Baggy...
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Landlords at sex-toy pub face tough fight to keep their licence
THE landlords of a pub where sex toys were used to prop open windows will find out next week if it will lose its alcohol licence.Police are demanding the closure of the Travellers Rest, in Church...
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Defender Lowe hopes to follow Hughes' example
WILL Hughes and Mason Bennett are proof of the path that exists between the Academy and the first team at Derby County.Hughes, at 18, is a regular starter in the senior side. The midfielder made 38...
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Ward admits – I'm frustrated but can't knock the gaffer for the way he...
JAMIE Ward admits he is frustrated not to have started every game for Derby County so far this season – but understands manager Nigel Clough has his best interests at heart.Clough says the Northern...
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Teen girls praised for helping cops catch man who paid for sex
TWO teenage girls have been praised for their "bravery" after helping police catch men who were paying to sexually abuse them.A judge said they had shown "extreme courage" as a 50-year-old man was...
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'Sleep on our floor to save you from dying on street'
HOMELESS people will be bedding down on church floors after fears that council spending cuts will lead to them "dying on the streets of Derby" this winter.Charity Derby City Mission has asked churches...
View ArticleCOUNTDOWN IS ON, SO PREPARE NOW TO BE AT YOUR SPARKLING BEST
THE countdown to Christmas is about to begin. That means it's time to think ahead to make sure you're looking your best for the festive celebrations.Hair salons are at their busiest in the run-up to...
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