Cansdell-Sherriff on way in for Albion
BURTON Albion are bringing in Preston North End defender Shane Cansdell-Sherriff on a three-month loan.Manager Gary Rowett needs cover at centre-half due to the suspensions of Ian Sharps and Marcus...
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Meningitis horror a blessing in disguise for Charlotte
Charlotte Foster was a healthy, happy child until she contracted meningitis at the age of two. Three years later, mum Lucy talked to Caroline Jones about the effect the disease had on her daughter's...
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Libraries, care homes and 1,600 council jobs facing the axe
LIBRARIES, children's centres and care homes will be among the casualties as part of the biggest wave of cuts to public services in Derbyshire's history.A total of 1,600 council jobs will go, says...
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Rolls-Royce gets go-ahead to demolish buildings
DERBY aero engine-maker Rolls-Royce has been given the go-ahead to knock down several buildings at its Sinfin site.Following an application to Derby City Council, the authority has raised no objections...
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Pre-school puts out plea for donations and labour to fix up its new classroom
VOLUNTEERS are urgently needed to give their time and energy to help turn an empty classroom block into a warm and welcoming pre-school building.Children from Holbrook and the surrounding area have...
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Teachers' strike: many schools closing for the day
PARENTS have begun to receive letters informing them whether their child's school is likely to be closed on Tuesday, October 1.Joint strike action by the country's two main teaching unions in the East...
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Support for new Alvaston Aldi supermarket
WORK could start next year on a new Aldi supermarket in Alvaston, creating 30 jobs.The new store would be built on wasteland off Coleman Street, if a planning application, now submitted by the firm,...
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Royal Derby Hospital penalised for treating TOO MANY people
THE Royal Derby Hospital has lost out on about £2 million because of a national ruling which has penalised it for treating too many patients.Hospital boss Sue James had hoped to finish the financial...
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Safety-first warning as firefighters go on strike
MOTORISTS are being urged to take extra care on the roads today as firefighters go on strike.Dozens of firefighters in Derbyshire will walk out on strike between noon and 4pm in a row over reforms to...
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Travellers who camped near Derby have left the area
A GROUP of more than 70 travellers who camped next to a by-pass on the outskirts of Derby have left the site. More than 30 caravans had arrived on land next to the A6 between Alvaston and Thulston....
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Your guide to all the fun of Festé
This weekend the city will come alive with performances, music, dance and film. Welcome Derby Festé. Kelly Tyler previews the two-day event.CONCEIVED as a real disaster movie in the sky, aerial...
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Call for councils to use reserves cash to offset cuts is 'really silly' idea
THE Government is telling Derbyshire County Council to offset cuts to its budget by using money stashed away in its reserves pot.It comes after the Labour-led council said cuts to frontline services...
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Council's 41,000 new green bins will help residents recycle more
Around 41,000 new bins have been delivered to homes across South Derbyshire in advance of changes to recyclable collections..The district council's changes are designed to simplify the collection...
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Ex-lover accused of murdering mum after he raped lookalike
THE ex-partner of a mother-of-four has gone on trial accused of murdering her only hours after he raped and beat a lookalike.Marvin Samuels, 31, is accused of stabbing Sharlana Diedrick 16 times, only...
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Footitt gives Derbyshire a boost by signing new deal
DERBYSHIRE were in need of a little good news as they came to the third day of their match against Warwickshire in a tough position and Mark Footitt has provided it. The left-arm bowler has signed a...
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Are we heading for an autumn of angst? Your guide to the strikes
In recent weeks, there have been a number of announcements of strike action in both the public and private sector. Business editor Robin Johnson looks at whether it is a coincidence or whether the...
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Permit should mean faster roadworks or firms pay fines
THE "frustrating" sight of roadworks with no workmen present could soon be over along key city routes after councillors won the right to fine companies for delays.Derby City Council applied to the...
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Teen sex in Derby street and kids gambling anger residents
CHILDREN gambling in the street and teenagers having sex in front of homes were among the shocking stories heard by community leaders during a walkabout in Normanton.Councillors, police and residents...
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Derby cyclist thrown from bridge in 'hit-and-run'
A CYCLIST was left screaming in pain with a broken leg after being thrown 20ft off a bridge by a suspected hit and run driver.David Clayton said he was shouting for help for more than 30 minutes after...
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Derbyshire are relegated after crashing to 103 all out
RELEGATION was confirmed for Derbyshire an hour into the third day of their LV County Championship match against Warwickshire at the County Ground. Needing something close to a miracle to avoid the...
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