Legionettes' saucy photo shoot for calendar in Russell's memory
A CHARITY calendar in memory of a Derbyshire soldier who died in Iraq nine years ago has gone on sale.Eleven women from around the UK have formed the British Legionettes, taking part in a boudoir photo...
View ArticleFoul play suspected after two horses found dead in Ilkeston field
Police are investigating the death of two horses in Ilkeston. A member of the public called officers to a field off Quarry Hill Road yesterday afternoon after discovering the animals. The owner of the...
View ArticleOnline police quiz to mark 101's first year
Derbyshire Police are inviting Twitter users to an online quiz tomorrow to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the 101 non-emergency number. The force introduced the number on October 24 last...
View ArticlePolice commissioner race now one down after only four days - with poll
A CANDIDATE to become Derbyshire's first Police and Crime Commissioner who entered the race at the last minute has now pulled out.Charles Swabey, of Osmaston, near Ashbourne, only submitted his...
View Article'Students welcomed me right from my first day'
ECCLESBOURNE School's excellent academic record may be the first thing to draw students to consider applying, but there is so much more to it than that.External applicants for the Duffield school's...
View ArticleOpen invitation to experience atmosphere of town grammar
AN open evening at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Ashbourne on November 6 will be a great opportunity to see at first hand its sixth-form facilities and what it has to offer.The school has...
View ArticleTeam news: Jacobs handed first league start as Hendrick is ruled out
MICHAEL Jacobs will make his first Championship start for Derby County against Ipswich Town at Portman Road tonight (7.45pm). Midfielder Jeff Hendrick has been ruled out with an ankle injury he picked...
View ArticleHalf-time: Rams level with Ipswich after Theo strikes again
ANOTHER equaliser from Theo Robinson ensured Derby County went into the break level at 1-1 against Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys took a 24th-minute lead at Portman Road through a goal claimed by...
View ArticleFull-time: Sub Tyson hits late winner for Rams at Ipswich
SUBSTITUTE Nathan Tyson's 90th minute strike gave Derby County a 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Tyson struck late on after Theo Robinson had equalised five minutes before the break. The...
View ArticleIpswich vs Derby: Tyson strike floors Ipswich
Nathan Tyson came off the Derby bench to net a last-gasp winner and deliver a fresh blow to under-fire home manager Paul Jewell as Ipswich slumped to the foot of the npower Championship after a 2-1...
View ArticleBurton Albion vs Port Vale: Chapell halts Vale run
Port Vale's winning streak came to an end as substitute Jordan Chapell enjoyed a memorable debut for Burton in a 1-1 stalemate.The 21-year-old winger, on loan from Sheffield United, came off the bench...
View ArticleSinfin incinerator protesters blame campaign failure and £1m bill on...
CAMPAIGNERS who unsuccessfully fought plans alongside Derby City Council over a controversial waste plant say the authority is to blame for their failure.Sinfin and Spondon Against Incineration said...
View ArticleComplaints to Derbyshire police rise by 15%, says IPCC
COMPLAINTS about Derbyshire police have risen by 15% in the last year, new figures show.According to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), the number of complaints to the force has...
View ArticleSpirit of Normanton comes to life in Derby Market Place
Live entertainment, food stalls and craft activities will be found in Derby's Market Place next week. The Market Normanton event will run from 11am to 4pm on Tuesday. It will feature foodd stalls from...
View ArticleThug stubs out cigarette on man's lip outside pub
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault outside a pub last month. The incident happened on September 16, at 12.05am, outside the New Inn in Buxton's Market Place. A 32-year-old man left the...
View ArticlePunch sees profits and sales fall
PUB giant Punch Taverns has reported a fall in pre-tax profits and sales.The Burton-based pub company, which owns 4,529 leased pubs, of which about 150 are in Derbyshire, this morning reported that...
View ArticleRolls-Royce secures £1.6 billion deal
DERBY aero engine-maker Rolls-Royce has secured a £1.6 billion order from Singapore Airlines. The airline has selected the Derby company to provide Trent engines to power 20 Airbus A350-900s and five...
View ArticleTeenager killed in Belper moped accident named as Liam Porter
A MOPED rider who died after being involved in a crash in Belper has now been named as Liam Porter. The 16-year-old, of Findern Close, Belper, was taken to hospital after the incident, which happened...
View ArticleWhich local hero from Derby gets your vote for a Blue Plaque?
A Blue Plaque scheme is being set up in Derby. Derby City Council and Derby Civic Society want to celebrate famous people with strong links with the city. Blue Plaques are traditionally erected on a...
View ArticlePolice seek driver of blue car after crash
Police have released an image of a car they want to trace following a collision in Scropton. At 9.05am yesterday a woman and a child were travelling along Scropton Road in a blue Subaru Impreza when...
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