'My best friend looked possessed, then he stabbed me', teenager tells court
A TEENAGER stabbed by his best friend told a jury his attacker looked like he was "possessed", just before he plunged the knife in.Terry Bentley was rushed to hospital and treated for a punctured lung...
View ArticleAnti-gay marriage group 'used my photo without permission', says MP Jessica Lee
EREWASH MP Jessica Lee has criticised an anti-gay marriage campaign group which has been accused of misleading voters by suggesting MPs support its campaign when they do not.The Conservative politician...
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View ArticleSleet, snow and ice forecast in Derbyshire this week
Derbyshire could see another flurry of sleet and snow this week, with a yellow weather warning in place. A yellow warning of snow is in place until 6pm today alongside a yellow warning of ice, which...
View ArticleUPDATED: Sinfin man charged with three rapes and other sex crimes
A 36-year-old man has today been charged with nine offences – including three rapes - in the Peartree and Normanton areas of Derby. Harbinder Singh Khatkar, of Moorside Crescent, Sinfin, appeared at...
View ArticleBREAKING: Derby County striker Conor Sammon to start for Republic of Ireland
DERBY County striker Conor Sammon is set to make his full senior international debut on Wednesday night. Sammon has been named in the Republic of Ireland starting line-up for the friendly against...
View ArticleTraffic update: Wilmore Road, Derby, re-opened following crash
11.50am Wilmore Road has re-opened after it was closed earlier this morning following a three car collision close to the Rolls Royce site. Traffic is still slow travelling through St Alkmund's Way and...
View ArticleNew Zealand Arms, in Derby, celebrates signing of historic Treaty of Waitangi...
PUB-GOERS in the New Zealand area of Derby are this week celebrating the anniversary of the event which helped give it the name.Regulars at the New Zealand Arms, in Langley Street, are partying to mark...
View ArticleDerby County midfielder Will Hughes comes on as a substitute for England...
WILL Hughes won his second cap for England Under-21s last night and helped Stuart Pearce's side to a comfortable 4-0 victory over Sweden.The Derby County midfielder played the second half of the...
View ArticleUPDATE: 65-year-old man missing from Derby found safe and well
POLICE have found a missing man safe and well after being reported missing yesterday. Brian Griffin disappeared from his home on Athlone Close, Derby, at 10.30am yesterday. He was found safe and well...
View ArticleMan charged with having sex with horse taken seriously ill
A 59-YEAR-OLD man due to appear in court today on four counts of having sex with a horse did not attend after being taken seriously ill. Nottingham Crown Court heard how Peter Coulby collapsed at his...
View ArticleMore misery for savers as 100 accounts have their rates slashed
Brits have been forced to get money-savvy amid price hikes and austerity measures, with the desire to make savings coming high up on their list of financial priorities. According to the Lloyds TSB...
View ArticleCampaigners joyous after decision to close local GP goes to review
Campaigners are celebrating their first taste of success after the closure of an Ilkeston GP practice and walk-in centre is referred to the county scrutiny committee.The decision to close down the GP...
View ArticleBreaking News: County council budget cuts approved as council tax is frozen
COUNCILLORS have voted to make £26.84 million of budget cuts during a heated meeting of Tory-led Derbyshire County Council in Matlock this afternoon. They also approved a freeze on increasing council...
View ArticleDerby County trio Sammon, Hendrick and Keogh make debuts for Republic of Ireland
DERBY County trio Conor Sammon, Jeff Hendrick and Richard Keogh won their first senior caps for the Republic of Ireland in tonight's 2-0 victory over Poland in Dublin.Sammon played the full game,...
View ArticleUPDATED: Helicopter tribute at funeral of former Derbyshire air ambulance...
A HELICOPTER-SHAPED floral tribute was laid today at the funeral of a former Derbyshire air ambulance pilot who died when he crashed in central London. Pete Barnes, 50, died from multiple injuries when...
View ArticleDerby County legend Dave Mackay 'chuffed' with stamps tribute
THE family of Derby County legend Dave Mackay say he is "chuffed" to be featuring in a new set of Royal Mail stamps.Mackay, who was Rams boss when they won the Division One title in 1974-75, is one of...
View ArticleMeasles cases at 18-year high: what you need to know
The number of cases of measles in England and Wales has reached its highest level for 18 years, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced. Some 2,016 confirmed cases of measles were reported to...
View ArticleSevere weather warning in place as Derbyshire braces for more snow on Sunday
A SEVERE weather warning has been put in place for Derbyshire as more snow is forecast for Sunday and Monday. The Met Office issued the yellow warning today which covers the whole of the county with as...
View ArticleBREAKING: Derby County's opponents Sheffield Wednesday sign Sunderland and...
SHEFFIELD Wednesday - Derby County's opponents this weekend - have signed England Under-21 striker Connor Wickham on loan from Premier League club Sunderland. The 19-year-old is expected to go straight...
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