Grieving family caused more pain by cruel thefts
I AM writing with regard to the extreme trauma suffered by my family caused by the recent theft of tributes from Derby Crematorium and would be grateful to be allowed to share my views with the Derby...
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POLICE morale low, says Lord Stevens, ex-Metropolitan Police Commissioner in a leaked report – originally commissioned by the Labour Party.Morale should be low. The Labour movement has worked hard to...
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Former bus driver died after chasing runaway dog on to main road
A RETIRED bus driver died after being in collision with a car when he chased his dog on to a main road.Robert Gerrard, who had been an alcoholic for 40 years, had been due to go into rehab the day...
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Work begins on Derby's 'most exciting' £22m velodrome complex
CONSTRUCTION work on Derby's £22 million sports arena – billed as the city's "most exciting" leisure development in 40 years – will finally get under way today.The 156,000 sq ft arena at Pride Park,...
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Pride of Derby Angling Association sink £3m plan for river power station
A GROUP of anglers have won an historic battle to stop a £3 million hydropower plant being built on one of their favourite stretches of fishing ground.The Pride of Derby Angling Association has been...
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Dying woman set for dream wedding amid cancer ordeal
A BRIDE-TO-BE with terminal cancer is preparing to tie the knot after being granted her dream wedding.Emma Reed will marry fiancé Steven Oakey in a Scottish castle next month.The 34-year-old, from...
View ArticleDerbyshire set to be hit with torrential rain and strong winds this evening...
DERBYSHIRE is set to be battered by torrential rains early this evening which could increase the risk of flooding.Winds of up to 60MPH, strong enough to rip branches from trees, will hit the county at...
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Winter safety: The case for a second set of tyres
HOW quickly will your car come to a halt if you are faced with an emergency braking situation on a cold winter morning?It may not be quickly enough to save a life if your tyres are close to the 1.6mm...
View ArticleBroken down van on A52 causing delays for drivers leaving Derby
A broken down van on the Nottingham-bound carriageway is causing a backlog of traffic.The van is on the A52 just outside Derby city centre and is leading to delays on the road.Â
View ArticleNissan dealership now open for business at developing Bristol Street Motors site
BRISTOL Street Motors has officially opened its new Nissan dealership in Derby.The two-storey facility in Sir Frank Whittle Road has been fully refurbished and includes staff training facilities.The...
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Derby County defender Gjokaj joins Carlisle United on loan
VALENTIN Gjokaj has joined Carlisle United on an emergency loan.The 19-year-old Derby County defender will stay with the League One club until January 2.Gjokaj joined Derby from Swiss club FC Luzern in...
View ArticleTime to join the festive fun!
IT really is time to get your festive skates on to make the most of the run-up to Christmas.Derby's festive lights are glowing with colour, lighting up the dark nights as the countdown to the big day...
View ArticleMarathon appeal to help lives of special children
I WOULD like to make a special appeal to runners who are planning to take part in a marathon in 2013 and would like to help make a difference to a children's charity.The Children's Trust has a few...
View ArticlePeople entitled to voice views without attacks
IN Ken Moreton's recent letters, he firstly is critical of a letter submitted by Ashley Waterhouse, who is a highly-regarded community worker and tireless campaigner for the people of Normanton.Then he...
View ArticleCampaign to get rid of nukes as urgent as ever
SYLVIA RILEY'S Soapbox article ("Honour the dead by doing our utmost to prevent war", November 12) is admirable.I believe that the majority of the people of this country want an end to the involvement...
View ArticleHoliday firms should pay price for sea view 'scam'
WHILST looking through holiday brochures for next year's holiday, I noted yet again an anomaly in the pricing, something that has gone on for many years.Most brochures quote the price per room based on...
View ArticlePrepare for influx from more European migrants
ONCE again, this limp-wristed Government bows down to EU pressure.From December 2013, Bulgarians and Romanians will gain unrestricted entry to live and work in Britain.Under current EU law, this cannot...
View ArticleRevellers not totally at fault for mess on streets
REGARDING Neville Barr's letter ("Use fines to stop people messing up our streets", November 12):While I never condone anyone dropping litter at any time, and I agree that people should pay the...
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Birmingham still a threat despite form, says Derby County boss Nigel Clough
BIRMINGHAM City's stuttering form makes them no less of a threat, according to Derby County manager Nigel Clough.Today's visitors to Pride Park Stadium sit 19th in the Championship before this...
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