What's on in Derbyshire this weekend
Derbyshire is awash with fabulous festive events. Here is a selection, happening over the next few days. A three-day giant Bavarian style Christmas Market takes place in Tansley, near Matlock, this...
View ArticleMan charged with drugs crime in Long Eaton
A man has been charged with committing a drugs offence in Long Eaton. On July 20 at 7.25pm police stopped a Volkswagen Golf in Wilsthorpe Road. Officers searched the car and a large amount of cannabis...
View ArticleNiche and high street stores help to conjure up some Christmas magic
THE St Peters Quarter is the city's second Business Improvement District and aims to provide an alternative and complementary shopping, leisure and commercial area to Westfield and the Cathedral...
View ArticleNurture the art of stylish wrapping
THANKS to our Christmas Shopping Guide you should have gift-buying well under control – but next you have to tackle the wrapping!For many people, this is a chore but a beautifully-wrapped gift is part...
View ArticleTake a break and pamper yourself
EVERYONE deserves a spot of pampering and the St Peters Quarter has a wonderful selection of hair, health and beauty salons – many of which are independently owned and managed.Salons offer top quality...
View ArticleA little attention now can save you that dreaded emergency call-out
DON'T get caught out by the weather – that's the advice from Cathedral Autocentre, which is celebrating its third year in the Cathedral Quarter.As the firm points out, you will need your car more than...
View ArticleCapture the true spirit of Christmas in city's fine Cathedral Quarter
DERBY'S history-packed and atmospheric Cathedral Quarter is the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping and enjoy that festive feeling – especially with the return of the ice rink, organised by...
View ArticleEx-chairman of Derbyshire County Council Robin Baldry fiddled £2,463 in...
A FORMER chairman of Derbyshire County Council has admitted stealing thousands of pounds from the authority.Councillor Robin Baldry yesterday entered guilty pleas to two charges of theft and will be...
View ArticleNigel Clough demands more bite from Derby County
NIGEL Clough has called on his Derby County team to add more bite to their game.Clough is delighted with the quality of the Rams' football this season.Now, after watching them lose 4-1 against...
View ArticleThe magic of Charlotte's Web is unravelled tonight
Charlotte's Webb, E B White's heart-warming tale about the power of friendship, will be staged for the time at Derby Theatre tonight. This big musical adaptation has been co-produced with The...
View ArticleAs a kitten he was dumped in a skip ... now Edmund, 24, could be oldest cat...
EDMUND the black and white cat may be 24 years old – that's 120 in cat years – but he is "feline" fine on a daily diet of fish and love.The veteran moggy, who survived being the runt of the litter and...
View ArticleUPDATED: Woman, 88, in collision with lorry in Chellaston Road, Derby
An 88-year-old woman is in hospital this morning after being in collision with a lorry. Police say she was on a mobility scooter in Chellaston Road, Derby, near the junction with High Street, when the...
View ArticleFor sale: infamous photo of Derby County players ordered to do Nazi salute
A CONTROVERSIAL photograph from 1934 showing Derby County players performing a Nazi salute before a match in Germany is to go under the hammer today.The picture was taken during the club's four-match...
View ArticleWitnesses sought for city centre fight in Derby
WITNESSES are being sought to a fight in Derby city centre.A patrolling police community support officer discovered the incident outside Poundland, in East Street, at around 3pm on Tuesday.It involved...
View ArticlePair charged with shoplifting in Ilkeston
TWO people have been charged with shoplifting in Ilkeston.Officers have increased patrols in the town to combat shoplifting, which traditionally increases during the Christmas period.An officer was in...
View ArticleJames Bond games firm Eurocom closes with the loss of 42 jobs in Derby
DERBY games software developer Eurocom has closed down with the loss of 42 jobs.Two weeks ago, the company announced that it was in financial difficulties and made 155 people redundant in an attempt to...
View ArticleDerbyshire's greatest youngsters crowned at Young Achievers awards
95 children and young people are receiving awards from ex-Derby County hero Robbie Savage at a star studded awards ceromony in Matlock tonight.Among the winners are:Jack Nicholson – Long EatonJack has...
View ArticleTeam news: Derby County unchanged for Leeds United clash
DERBY County manager Nigel Clough has named an unchanged side to face Leeds United at Pride Park Stadium today (1pm). Midfielder Craig Bryson (knee) and defender Gareth Roberts (calf) have again been...
View ArticleUpdated: A61 re-opened in Derby following minor accident
FOOTBALL supporters were delayed getting to Pride Park because of an accident.Police say the minor accident involved two cars on the A61.The road was closed between the Little Chef roundabout on the...
View ArticleBurton Albion vs Accrington Stanley: Diamond back for Burton
Captain Zander Diamond will return to the Burton team for Sunday's visit of Accrington.Despite keeping a clean sheet in the FA Cup win over Crewe last weekend, a defensive change is inevitable in order...
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