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McKenzie told he'll fight once more for British title
OVILL McKenzie is to get another chance to bring a British title back to Derby later this year.The British Boxing Board of Control has named the 33-year-old Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion to...
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First point is some consolation for Derbyshire
A FIRST point on the board was some consolation for Derbyshire yesterday after their opening Yorkshire Bank 40 match of the campaign was a washout.Only three overs of play was possible and the Falcons,...
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Candles lit for Philpott children
SIX red candles were lit in church in memory of the six youngsters who died in the tragic Victory Road fire.A mass was held on Saturday, at St George's Catholic Church, in Village Street, Normanton,...
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Dying matters, so talk about your final wishes and make sure that you have a...
Today is the start of Dying Matters Awareness Week, which is all about preparing people for the end of life. Kathy Gorman , assistant head of clinical quality at NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical...
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New appeal for Sinfin waste plant
CAMPAIGNERS battling plans for a waste treatment plant in Sinfin intend to appeal again against its planning permission.A planning inquiry, held in September 2012, found that the plant, proposed by...
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Philpott children's grandad breaks the pain barrier
One year ago, the lives of the six Philpott children were tragically taken. In their memory, the community and the youngsters' family rallied round to hold a fund-raising day to celebrate their lives....
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Council's war of words with BT over closure of vital bridge
DERBY'S vital London Road Bridge will be closed four months longer than necessary because of delays caused by telecoms giant BT, the city's deputy leader claims.Councillor Ranjit Banwait has accused BT...
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Modern flat has plenty of space
THIS immaculately presented first-floor apartment is within walking distance of Derby city centre, all local amenities and the University of Derby.The two-bedroomed property, which has neutral décor,...
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Many 'forgotten' by Mesothelioma Bill
MANY people are still being "forgotten" by a payment system which aims to help victims of a deadly asbestos-related disease, say campaigners.The Mesothelioma Bill was outlined in the Queen's Speech...
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From Derby to Derby, USA... Scouts thrilled by Connecticut connection
A GROUP of Derby Scouts and Explorers are packing their rucksacks ready to embark on a journey to meet Scouts thousands of miles away in Derby, America.Six Scouts and nine Explorers from the 107th...
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Minibus appeal gets mystery £2k
AN anonymous £2,000 donation has helped the dream of buying a new £30,000 minibus for the Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre move a step nearer to becoming reality.The Derby Telegraph was contacted...
View ArticleMan punched in the face in canal attack
A MOBILE phone and cash were stolen from a man in Sandiacre.At about 1.30am on Sunday, April 28, the 19-year-old was walking with a friend along the Erewash canal towpath under the A52 bridge.As the...
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VIDEO: Blaze near old ironworks
FORTY firefighters tackled a blaze in a large building near the former Stanton Ironworks site on Monday night.There were reports of gas cylinders exploding inside and onlookers said they saw...
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Barlow waxwork figure removed
A WAXWORK of Coronation Street star William Roache has been removed from Madame Tussauds in Blackpool because of "unacceptable behaviour" from some visitors.The Ilkeston-born actor was arrested on...
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Teen arrested after Belper factory fire
WHITE asbestos was released into the atmosphere following a massive explosion at a former Belper factory, tests have confirmed.And police investigating the explosion have arrested a 19-year-old on...
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Dog with nose for crime sniffs out 30,000 illicit cigs at shops
TENS of thousands of illicit cigarettes have been sniffed out by a police dog in three Ilkeston shops.Counterfeit tobacco was hidden inside wooden steps, the bottom of a drinks refrigerator and within...
View ArticleHelp sought over Westfield 'assault'
POLICE are examining CCTV footage and looking for witnesses following an alleged assault in the city's Westfield Centre.Officers were called to the centre at 5.20pm on Thursday after an argument broke...
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War vet: Russians have treated me better than my own country
A VETERAN has waited so long for the Ministry Of Defence to give him his promised bravery medal that he does not want it any more.Now 87-year-old Jack Harrison, who took part in the deadly Arctic...
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Handyman's 'rubbish' creation
A HANDYMAN from Derby made the most out of another person's carelessness when he made a bench out of a bed dumped in the street near his home.David Pearson, of Oriel Court, said he was "sick of the...
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VIDEO: Potato lorry has drivers in stew
AN overturned lorry full of spuds caused long travel delays yesterday.The 28 tonnes of potatoes took almost seven hours to remove from the road near the Little Eaton roundabout.Fire crews were called...
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