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Giant Mickleover water slide is TODAY!
THE slide is almost in place, the activities are ready and the extra transport has been arranged for "the best day Derby has seen in years". Today, daredevils are expected to don their wet suits and...
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VIDEO FLASHBACK: The Legend: Brian Clough
In the second instalment of our video flashback series this weekend, we thought it would be another great opportunity to watch some great quotes by Brian Clough. Watch the video here:
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First day of school: Send us your pictures!
THE shoes have been brought, the books packed and parents across Derby and Derbyshire will be shedding a few tears as children start school. And to mark the milestone many will be taking pictures and...
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Derby pensioner admits sexually abusing 16-year-old girl
A 67-YEAR-OLD man has been given a three-year community order after admitting two charges of sexually touching a 16-year-old girl.John Harris was told he must attend a sexual offenders' group work...
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Duchess of Cambridge pregnant with second child
The Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant with her second child. In a statement from Clarence House, the Queen and members of both families are said to be delighted with the newsAs with her first pregnancy,...
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Traffic news: Roadworks causing problems in Derby
ROADWORKS in Derby are causing problems for drivers. As children return to school and the amount of traffic increases on the routes into the city the ongoing works at Markeaton roundabout are starting...
View ArticleFly-tipping: Criminal investigation launched over rubbish dumped in Derby street
THE dumping of what appeared to be the contents of a front room in a Derby street is now the subject of a criminal investigation.Normanton Empowerment Team – which is battling for more to be done about...
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Great British Bake Off winner, Frances Quinn, to appear at Intu Derby
THE winner of last year's Great British Bake Off, Frances Quinn, is coming to Derby this weekend. The TV star is coming to the city as part of intu's "Great Taste" event on Saturday and Sunday....
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Steve Nicholson looks back at last meeting between Derby County and...
FIRST, an enjoyable recap to the last meeting between Derby County and Nottingham Forest. An historic day and unforgettable if you follow the Rams.A thumping 5-0 victory equalled Derby's biggest-ever...
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Destiny: Most expensive game in history launched today
DESTINY, the most expensive video game ever to be made, has finally been released. The £310m budget for the game is roughly twice the cash spent on blockbuster Avatar. Bungie, the company behind the...
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Hunt for a gnome criminal after Derby pub landlord receives £8,495 ransom demand
A PUB landlord has received a ransom note from a kidnapper... who made off with his beloved gnome. The bearded mascot was taken from his prime spot behind the bar at the Ferrers Arms in Sinfin....
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What time does the England Under-21 match kick off later?
WILL Hughes is in the England Under-21 squad for their final European Championship qualifier.Hughes, the Derby County midfielder, will be hoping to add to his eight caps for Gareth Southgate's side...
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Derbyshire man who groomed boy of 15 for sex is jailed
A 47-YEAR-OLD has been jailed for sexual grooming of a 15-year-old boy whom he met on the internet.Paul McDonald admitted meeting a child following sexual grooming, causing a child to engage in sexual...
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Thorntons results tasting sweet
DERBYSHIRE chocolate maker Thorntons has revealed its sweetest set of annual results for more than a decade with profits up more than 60%.Despite its revenues being relatively flat, up just 0.6% at...
View ArticleDerby city centre looks like a Third World country
THE councillors on Derby City Council ought to be very ashamed of themselves.It is not often I venture into Derby city – in fact it must be about three years since I have done so – but I had the...
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A no-make-up selfie saved my life, says Derby lecturer Jackie Nicholas
A DERBY lecturer says her life was saved by a friend who nominated her to take a selfie without make-up – which led to her being diagnosed with breast cancer.Jackie Nicholas, 35, posed for a no-make-up...
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Fantastic images of Supermoon above Derby
THIS fantastic image captures the red Supermoon that lit-up the sky last night.It marks the occasion where the moon is much closer to the Earth than usual, appearing 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent...
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Derbyshire former James Bond stunt pilot's fatal helicopter crash 'was...
THE accident which killed a former Derbyshire air ambulance pilot when his helicopter crashed in central London could have been avoided, an official investigation has revealed.And concerns had been...
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Derbyshire weather: Winter warning despite our mild spell
DERBYSHIRE is set to enjoy a spell of above-average temperatures as summer passes into autumn, according to forecasters.The Met Office said a rain-free week and a period of "dry and settled weather"...
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Derby oil and gas engineering firm aims to treble turnover
AN engineering firm that provides portable machines to the oil and gas industry is expanding its Derby nerve-centre and undertaking a recruitment drive in an attempt to treble turnover.A runner-up in...
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