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Outrage at councillor's remarks on 'choice of last resort' wards
NORMANTON, Arboretum, and Derwent are wards which, for most people, are the "choice of last resort", Derby City Council's Conservative opposition leader claimed on Wednesday night.Councillor Philip...
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OAPs catch intruder but police say: We're "too busy" to help now
A PENSIONER whose husband caught an intruder in a neighbourhood plagued by thefts was stunned to be told by police they were busy and could not send an officer straight away.Mick Fletcher, 71, found...
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Police investigating electroral fraud in Derby charge a sixth person
DETECTIVES investigating an allegation of fraud during elections in Derby last year have charged another man - bringing the total number of people charged to six. A 41-year-old man from Derby has been...
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Anti-nuclear campaigner urges R-R to stop building reactors for subs
ONE of the UK's leading campaigners for nuclear disarmament has called for Rolls-Royce to stop building submarine reactors and move into green energy instead.Bruce Kent, 84, the honorary vice-president...
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Resident 'disgusted' that rubbish bags are left to pile up
AN ANGRY Derby woman says bins at the block of flats where she lives have sometimes not been emptied for three months.Mary Dixon, who lives at the flats in King Street, said the problem had been...
View ArticleDrunken woman found asleep behind bar
A PUB landlord found a young drunken woman asleep behind the bar after she allegedly broke in and drank booze. A worker at the Cotes Park Inn said the landlord found the woman surrounded by empty...
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Woman jailed over £22,000 benefits claims
A DERBYSHIRE woman has been jailed for five months for continuing to claim benefits after she had inherited more than £28,000.Maria Higgins, 48, of Meadow Street, Ilkeston, failed to notify her change...
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Prime Minister pays visit to Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium
THE Prime Minister today visited Burton Albion Football Club - ahead of next month's local elections. David Cameron held meetings at the Pirelli Stadium, before meeting Conservative Party members from...
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VIDEO: Flash mob dance marks station facelift
THE new-look Derby railway station forecourt will "make the city more welcoming to visitors", according to the Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin.He spoke after unveiling a plaque to...
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Boy, 5, picks up used syringe in school playground
THE parents of a five-year-old boy have demanded to know why their son was allowed to pick up a used syringe in the playground of his school.Kian O'Connell handed the syringe to staff after finding it...
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Masked robber points gun at terrified fuel station cashier
A LONE female cashier had a gun pointed at her and was threatened during an armed robbery last night. A masked man told the woman was told "give me the money or I will shoot you" during the night time...
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'I've been taunted and abused because I'm Mick Philpott's sister'
MICK Philpott's sister has said her family are regularly taunted and abused because they share the same name as the killer dad.Charmaine Philpott said she hopes the 56-year-old dies in prison.The...
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Meet Derbyshire's five richest men - worth a cool £2bn
MEET the five richest men of Derbyshire who together are worth an astonishing £2 billion.The Duke of Devonshire, Triumph motorcycles magnate John Bloor, construction giant John Kirkland, ex-BMI chief...
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Star Dean Gaffney says thanks to pair who treated him after crash
FORMER EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney has been reunited with the paramedics who saved his life after his Derby car crash – and said the experience left him lost for words.The 35-year-old had the...
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Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor orders bespoke Derby cycle
MOVIE star Ewan McGregor will soon be the proud owner of a £3,000 custom-built cycle made in Derby.The Star Wars and Trainspotting star sought out the city's Mercian Cycles to put together a bespoke...
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Live blog: Derby County v Peterborough United
FOLLOW our live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of Derby County's Championship match against Peterborough United at Pride Park Stadium. Team news and updates will appear below from 2.45pm on...
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Trio return for Rams against Peterborough, Will Hughes named on bench
DERBY County manager Nigel Clough has made three changes to his side for Saturday's Championship clash with Peterborough United (3pm) - and there is a return to the squad for teenage starlet Will...
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Half-time: Bryson gives Rams 1-0 lead against Peterborough
CRAIG Bryson's fifth goal of the season has given Derby County a 1-0 lead at half-time in their Championship clash with Peterborough United. Bryson, back in the side after missing the midweek draw with...
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Ten-man Derby secure safety with 3-1 win over Peterborough
DERBY County secured their Championship status for another year thanks to a 3-1 victory over Peterborough United. Goals from Craig Bryson, Chris Martin and Richard Keogh put the Rams in control at...
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Wins for Belper Town and Gresley
PLAY-OFF-BOUND Belper Town extended their unbeaten Evo-Stik League First Division South run to 22 matches with a 3-0 win at Romulus. Goals from Jon Froggatt, Glyn Cotton and Shaun Tuton gave Peter...
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