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John Port School: "No means" to avoid five days of strikes, according to head...
DERBYSHIRE's largest secondary school has "no means" to avoid five days of strikes, its head teacher has said. Head teacher of John Port School in Etwall, Chris Sainsbury, said he is "frustrated" that...
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Bombardier opens gates to celebrate 175 years of Derby train-building
Train-maker Bombardier opened the gates of its Litchurch Lane factory for a special celebration of the city's long and proud history of train manufacturing, as well as a giving visitors a glimpse into...
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Air Ambulance called to crash involving lorry and motorbike in Derby
The Air Ambulance has been called to an accident on Snelsmoor Lane between a lorry and a motorbike. The crash occurred close to Chellaston Park heading toward Boulton Moor. It is not known at this time...
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The Rams at Wembley: 17,000 tickets for Derby County's play off final go on...
TICKETS to watch Derby County take on Queens Park Rangers at Wembley are due to go on general sale tomorrow. Because about 20,000 were bought during the first period of sale, it means there are around...
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Derbyshire CCC hit by Scott Styris blast in their t20 opener
DERBYSHIRE were left with an uphill challenge after getting on the wrong end of Scott Styris' debut for Leicestershire in their opening NatWest t20 Blast match of the season. The New Zealand veteran,...
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VIDEO: Four teenagers in rescue drama at River Derwent in Derby
FOUR teenagers have been rescued from the River Derwent in Derby this evening. The youngsters, two boys and two girls, got into trouble just downstream from the weir close to Raynesway. The four had...
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Marcus North hits magnificent 90 but Derbyshire CCC lose t20 opener
DESPITE a magnificent knock by Marcus North on his Derbyshire return, the Falcons were beaten by 27 runs on their opening fixture of the NatWest t20 Blast campaign. The Australian made 90 off 47 balls...
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Burton Albion draw at Southend United to book Wembley place
BURTON Albion are off to Wembley after a humdinger of a match at Southend United this afternoon. Leading 1-0 from the Pirelli, the Brewers drew 2-2 at Roots Hall to win 3-2 on aggregate in today's...
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Derby gran Mary Gillman, 90, outlives Liverpool Care Pathway treatment
A PLUCKY grandmother is celebrating her 73rd wedding anniversary – a year after being put on the controversial Liverpool Care Pathway because medics felt she was close to death. Mary Gillman suffered...
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Scores of medical workers parade through Derby to mark International Nurses Week
NURSES, midwives and carers took part in a parade through Derby city centre to mark International Nurses Week. The procession, which saw around 140 medical workers take part, began outside of St...
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Breedon Hill Road, Normanton: Three men arrested and six dogs seized after...
THREE men have been arrested following a police raid in Normanton today. Officers visited a property in Breedon Hill Road shortly before 1pm. Six dogs were seized from the house and taken away by RSPCA...
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Child reported missing at Markeaton Park found two hours later "safe and well"
POLICE were called to Markeaton Park to search for a missing child. Officers and a police helicopter were called to the park at about 2.45pm today. A Derbyshire police spokeswoman said the child was...
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Sir Bradley Wiggins: 'I want to set new world record at Derby Arena'
BRITISH cycling supremo Sir Bradley Wiggins has declared an interest in setting a world record in Derby. The 2012 Tour de France winner said he may have a go at setting a new hour record – and that he...
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Breedon Hill Road, Normanton: Three men bailed following police raid
THREE men have been bailed following a police raid in Normanton. Officers visited a property in Breedon Hill Road shortly before 1pm yesterday. Six dogs were seized from the house and taken away by...
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Derby solicitor helps launch campaign in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
A SOLICITOR in Derby has helped launched a campaign to raise funds for a cancer charity after his niece was diagnosed with the disease.Andrew Oldroyd's niece, Eleanor, was diagnosed with a sarcoma – a...
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Historic glass paperweights coming up for sale in Derbyshire
A COLLECTION of various glass paperweights will be coming up for sale this week.Comprising many different examples, mostly boxed, they show the variety of designs which were made towards the late 20th...
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Derbyshire weather: Today is hottest day of the year
TODAY has been the hottest day of the year so far in Derbyshire. Temperatures across the county reached 23 degrees, with beaming sunshine throughout the entire day. Met Office forecaster Helen Roberts...
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Person trapped in car by injuries following crash in Littleover
POLICE were called to a two-car crash in Littleover this evening. The crash, involving a Ford Mondeo and a Vauxhall Astra, attended Pastures Hill at about 6.20pm. Firefighters had to cut one person...
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TV drama filmed in Derbyshire, The Village, misses out on three Baftas
A BBC hit drama which was filmed in Derbyshire missed out at the Baftas tonight after being nominated for three awards. The Village, set in the Derbyshire Peak District, charts the story of a village...
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Women spent elderly Derbyshire relative's finances on designer handbags,...
TWO women bought designer handbags, watches and jewellery after taking control of a Derbyshire 94-year-old's finances, it has been revealed. Janet Miller, 72, and Margaret Johnson, 61, spent more than...
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