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Roller-coaster year in quest for justice for Derby mum Denyse Sweeney
THE family of Derby mum Denyse Sweeney have spoken of their "roller-coaster year" in their quest for the truth as to how she died.Miss Sweeney's sisters, Maureen and Marion, say the festive period has...
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Fears that community hospital 'is being airbrushed from the future'
THE Labour Party in Erewash has reacted angrily after seeing there are no plans to discuss the future of Ilkeston Community Hospital at the town's next community forum meeting.Councillors are annoyed...
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Can you give one of these Jack Russells a loving home in 2013?
THESE handsome little beauties are among 11 Jack Russell dogs that are in need of a home.The mixture of dogs and bitches have been taken in by the Second Chance Rescue Kennels, in Chellaston, in the...
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Ben Davies is in the frame to make his first home start for Derby County...
BEN Davies is in the frame to make his first home start for Derby County since April.The midfielder was handed his first start of the season at Charlton Athletic on Saturday and he could keep his place...
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I'm worth it, insists chief of council as he defends salary
THE chief executive of Derbyshire County Council has defended his salary after the Government said authorities should consider axing the role to save money.Nick Hodgson earns £152,000 a year, which he...
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The baaa-king mad wolf in sheep's clothing ... that's 'Timmy the dog'
TIMMY the sheep was baa-rely a few weeks old when he realised his true ambition was not to frolic in the fields with his woolly friends... it was to be a dog.The lamb, as he was 18 months ago, was...
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'Dreadful Christmas' for family worrying about missing father Owen Brennan
THE daughter of a Derby horse trainer who has been missing for more than two weeks is urging anyone who has seen him to call the police.Cindy Beadling-Brennan said she and the rest of Owen Brennan's...
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Key man Craig Bryson is causing a dilemma
NIGEL Clough admits he faces a dilemma over the fitness of key midfielder Craig Bryson ahead of Derby County's home game against Middlesbrough today.Bryson's knee injury kept him out of Saturday's draw...
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Fears grow for Teresa Cowley, 43, who vanished from ferry
POLICE in Holland are liaising with counterparts in Derbyshire to solve the mystery surrounding a woman who vanished on board a ferry to Rotterdam.Teresa Cowley, 43, from Mickleover, boarded the Pride...
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Two in hospital after New Year's Eve smash in Sinfin Lane, Derby
TWO men are in hospital with serious injuries after a car smashed into an electrical sub-station.The incident happened on Sinfin Lane, Derby, just before midnight last night.The driver and passenger of...
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East Midlands Ambulance Service got 999 call asking for 'lift to hospital'
A REQUEST for a lift to the hospital for a routine appointment and a call from someone with a "bad foot" were among 999 calls picked up by ambulance staff.East Midlands Ambulance Service released...
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Mikey and his four-legged friends say thanks for festive feed at city's RSPCA...
HE might look like he's had a ruff Christmas but Mikey the American bulldog is pleased with the generous donations from the people of Derby.Derby and District RSPCA Animal Centre, in Abbey Street, was...
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Substation car crash leaves two men with serious injuries
TWO men suffered serious injuries after a car ploughed into a firm's electricity supply box.The vehicle hit the substation outside Reckitt Benckiser, in Sinfin Lane, just before midnight on New Year's...
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An 'incredibly busy' New Year period for county police
THE number of 999 calls made within the first nine hours of New Year's Day was almost the total made in an average full day.Police described the celebrations as being an "incredibly busy night" with...
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A HORSE trainer who has been missing for two weeks has still not been found.Owen Brennan, 78, has not been seen since leaving his home in Wheeldon Avenue, Derby, at 4.45pm on December 17. He is...
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Bosses bullish about 2013 as they bid to put tough times behind them
COLLIS ENGINEERINGThe Olympics and Jubilee celebrations meant that work upgrading railways was shunted to a siding in 2012.That hit Alfreton firm Collis Engineering hard but it is bouncing back in 2013...
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Wanted...volunteer 'snow wardens' in Oakwood
A SUBURB is harnessing community spirit to help keep its roads and pavements clear of snow and ice this winter.Householders in Oakwood are being recruited to become "snow wardens" who will spread salt...
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Flying start to 2013 means it's certainly happy new year for victorious Rams
IF THIS is a taste of things to come in 2013, Derby County fans could be in for a treat.Only a couple of blips result-wise against Burnley and Hull City have spoiled Derby's eye-catching home form this...
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Car and electrical items stolen during New Years Day burglary in Brook...
A BURGLAR stole a car from outside a South Derbyshire home after getting into the kitchen through an unlocked door.A mobile phone, two sat nav systems and a digital camera were also stolen from the...
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UPDATED: Markeaton roundabout reopened after slabs fall off lorry
MARKEATON roundabout has now reopened after a lorry shed its load of paving slabs on the Markeaton roundabout.Around two dozen flag stones fell from the articulated lorry just before 10am.Police were...
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