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Fun in the sun as families enjoy the bank holiday
Sunny skies over the weekend saw Derbyshire come alive. Joey Severn went to see what people did in the weekend sunshine.MAY Day bank holiday weekend usually only means one thing: rain, rain and more...
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Millwall fans criticised for sick chants
RAMS fans have roundly condemned a section of Millwall supporters who taunted them with sick songs about the Philpott fire.Some of the away supporters were heard by Derby fans singing "Murderers" and...
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Urgent action needed to stop asbestos death toll
A new report by the European Parliament calls for the removal of asbestos from all European public buildings by 2028. East Midlands MEP Glenis Willmott explains why she backs the move.YOU may not think...
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Annabel's Angels inspired by mum
A FUND-RAISING campaign inspired by a mother-of-three who died from breast cancer is to be officially launched this week.The idea for Annabel's Angels – a not-for-profit community group to support...
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In the habit for a tough time
BRUISED, bloodied and soaked is not the way most people would choose to end up after a Sunday morning run.But that was exactly what 1,500 people got after they took part in the fifth Mad Monk event.The...
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Entrepreneurs showcase talent
CREATIVE young entrepreneurs showed off their wealth of talent at the first Derbyshire Youth Market.Hundreds flocked to Belper Market Place to marvel at the creations of some of Derbyshire's budding...
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Drunk man threw darts at the police
A DRUNKEN man racially abused a shopkeeper when she refused to sell him more alcohol, before throwing darts at police who came to arrest him.Jamie Stopp, 24, walked into Etwall Stores after spending...
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Racer dies after crash at Donington
A RACING driver has died after a smash at Donington Park.Christian Devereux died at 4.30pm yesterday after sustaining injuries in a crash.Mr Devereux was driving a Mini Cooper when it crashed into an...
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Derby professor is all heart
A DERBY professor has spoken of his involvement in treatments which have led to a massive reduction in deaths from heart attacks.Since the 1970s, the number of deaths following heart attacks has...
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Chauffeur raises £1,000 for appeal
A CHAUFFEUR to the Mayor of Derby has raised almost £1,000 for Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre.The Derby Telegraph has launched a campaign to raise £30,000 to buy the centre a much-needed...
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Day centre in demand after cuts
HOSTEL closures put down to the withdrawal of council funding have quickly led to a rise in demand at a Derby day centre for the homeless.The Padley Group, in Becket Street, has seen an increase in...
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Film fan Elicia, 10, stays cool as she quizzes Sir David and dance stars
A YOUNG film fan from Derbyshire turned star reporter when she interviewed legendary TV presenter Sir David Attenborough.Elicia Westran, 10, was invited to interview the natural history filmmaker and...
View ArticleTeen shopworker suffers nightmares after knifeman raid
A KNIFE robber was locked up for 57 months after raiding a shop and then admitting 12 burglaries.Derby Crown Court heard that Luke Jollands, 25, told police about breaking into homes, in an attempt to...
View ArticleMan, 21, found with plastic egg of drugs
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed after he was found carrying a plastic egg containing drugs.Perrie Melladay was sentenced to three years and eight months after admitting two counts of possessing drugs...
View ArticleRolls-Royce probed for losing track of radioactive material
ROLLS-ROYCE is under investigation by the Health and Safety Executive because it temporarily lost a potentially dangerous radioactive substance.After a Freedom of Information request from a member of...
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'I'll throw acid in your face.'
A BUSINESSMAN harassed an ex-girlfriend with threatening phone calls after she began a relationship with his work partner.Jason Rowan made phone calls and sent text messages while the woman was abroad...
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Updated: 80-mile trek tribute to Philpott children
WALKERS, including the grandfather of the six Philpott children, have this morning set off on an 80-mile trek in their memory. By 1.30pm they had managed to reach the half-way stage of their first leg...
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Fire 'not malicious' at home of blaze victims' gran
A FIRE at the house of Mick Philpott's mother, Peggy, had no malicious intent, according to police.Fire crews and police were called when a blaze caused by a discarded cigarette butt caused minor...
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Tributes to race crash driver
INVESTIGATORS are expected to make an announcement into what caused a crash at Donington Park in which a racing driver died.Christian Devereux died on Sunday. He was driving a Mini Cooper when it...
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Barmaid becomes Britney look-alike
A FORMER barmaid has travelled the world after carving out a new career as a Britney Spears impersonator.Michaela Weeks, 25, started to become recognisable in Ilkeston when Britney released her second...
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