Boy, nine, airlifted to hospital after being hit by car in Derbyshire
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Swanwick. The incident happened at about 9.45am today when a Ford Fusion collided with the pedestrian in Pentrich Road. He was...
View ArticleLive: Doncaster Rovers v Derby County
JOIN us for live match coverage of Derby County 's Championship clash with Doncaster Rovers on Good Friday. We'll have all the build-up from the Keepmoat Stadium and minute-by-minute updates from the...
View ArticleHistory made as Derby becomes 'sister city' of Hebron, Palestine
HISTORY has been made in Derby with the signing of a sister city agreement with the Palestinian city of Hebron – the first of its kind in the UK. The Mayor of Derby, councillor Fareed Hussain, has been...
View ArticleNo nerves in Burnley camp, insists defender Kieran Trippier
KIERAN Trippier insists there are no nerves within the Burnley camp as they look to secure automatic promotion to the Barclays Premier League. Last weekend, the Clarets knew they would clinch promotion...
View ArticleHeron Foods to open store in former Blue Boy pub in Chaddesden
THE transformation of a former Derby "community pub" into shops and homes will begin in four to six weeks and lead to the creation of up to 30 jobs.Derby City Council has granted planning permission...
View ArticleEaster selfies - send us yours!
We want to see your Easter selfies! Whether you are eating a chocolate egg or enjoying the wonderful weather over the Bank Holiday, we want to see your photographs. Send your pictures to us via Twitter...
View ArticleDerby 10k organisers apologise after car park fine mix-up
THE organisers of the Derby 10k have apologised after runners were left with fines after a parking mix-up. Runners and spectators had the £60 fines drop through their doors this week following the...
View ArticleM1 reopens after two-lorry crash in Derbyshire closed southbound carriageway
THE M1 has reopened following a two-lorry crash in Derbyshire which closed the southbound carriageway. The collision happened between junction 29, at Chesterfield, and junction 28, at Alfreton, today...
View ArticleCheapest fuel: Find out where the best prices are in Derby this Easter
HEADING out on a journey today? About to embark on your Easter holiday? Don't get caught short of fuel - as we list the places to buy the cheapest fuel in Derby. The top five places to buy diesel are:...
View ArticleDerby County guaranteed play-off spot after Reading and Brighton fail to win
DERBY County's Championship play-off place has been guaranteed - without them even kicking a ball on Good Friday. The Rams knew that a victory at Doncaster Rovers (7.30pm) would see them secure a spot...
View ArticleRadio Derby's Andy Potter opens Heage Windmill to 2014 visitors
BBC Radio Derby presenter Andy Potter has officially opened Heage Windmill for its 2014 season. The popular broadcaster said it was "an honour" to cut the ribbon and welcome visitors to the historic...
View ArticleHeanor hospital closure debated
THE closure of Heanor's hospital and the future of Derbyshire's health services will be among topics discussed at a board meeting.The governing body of the NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical...
View ArticleSlinky, Rubik's Cube and Cluedo all the rage for Westfield Derby's Panel of Fun
From Monopoly boards and Space Hoppers to Etch A Sketch and the Rubik's Cube – retro toys are back in fashion. We take a trip down memory lane and explore why nostalgic toys are the latest craze.WHEN...
View ArticleChellaston residents object to plan to build home in garden – 'it could...
RESIDENTS in a Derby suburb are trying to block plans to build a house in a back garden because they say it would set a precedent that could "ruin the area".Twenty-five people have made formal...
View ArticleDouble lift for Derbyshire CCC after Hampshire make a solid start
DERBYSHIRE County Cricket Clubhad to stay patient after winning the toss and putting Hampshire in to bat on the opening morning of their LV County Championship match at the 3aaa County Ground. The...
View ArticleMotorist injured in two-car smash in Normanton, Derby
A MOTORIST had to be treated at the roadside following a collision in Derby. Police, the fire service and paramedics were called to the accident, in Normanton Road, shortly after 12.30am on Sunday. A...
View Article1960s film reveals Belper school once had 13 pairs of twins.
A VINTAGE film, released online, reveals how a Belper school once boasted 13 sets of twins. The British Pathe footage, made in 1962 and recently released on You Tube, shows the twins lining up at The...
View ArticleReaching play-offs a great achievement for Derby County, says top scorer...
CHRIS Martin hailed a "great achievement" for Derby County after the Rams secured a Championship play-off spot. Steve McClaren's men were assured of a top-six finish before kick-off against Doncaster...
View ArticleDerbyshire CCC locked in an arm wrestle with Hampshire on opening day
IT was attritional, rather than thrilling, cricket at the 3aaa County Ground as Derbyshire's bowlers plugged away at Hampshire batsmen who were giving nothing away on the opening day of their LV County...
View ArticleBurton bingo fan suffers heart attack but game carries on
A GAME of bingo in Burton carried on for nearly 30 minutes while two nurses tried to save a man who had suffered a heart attack. The pair of nurses were in the middle of their game at the Mecca Bingo...
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