Aldi plans to give people a say on new discount store which will create 30 jobs
A DISCOUNT supermarket chain has unveiled plans to open a third store in Derby, creating up to 30 jobs.Aldi wants to build a store on disused land in Coleman Street, near its junction with Harvey Road,...
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'Double standards over Philpotts and suicide gran'
THE Government has been accused of hypocrisy for saying it "does not comment on individual cases" – weeks after Chancellor George Osborne made controversial comments about the Philpotts.Treasury...
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Woman charged after teen wounded
A 23-YEAR-OLD Derby woman has been charged with the stabbing of a teenager in Normanton.Amber Mills, of Underhill Road, Pear Tree, was charged with wounding with intent to do serious grievous bodily...
View ArticleThieves steal BMW in early-hours raid
A HIGH-VALUE car was stolen from outside a house in Derby.The owners of the convertible BMW 3 series car discovered it was missing when they woke up yesterday morning.They called the police who...
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£100m - company's incredible target
A REVOLUTIONARY new process to convert waste to energy pioneered in Derby is set to become a £100 million business in the city.High-tech firm Envirofusion is creating dozens of engineering jobs at its...
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Nestle's new 'chameleon wall'
THE first images have been released of additions to Nestle's Derbyshire coffee-making factory.Matthew Montague Architects, of Longford, designed the living green wall at the entrance to the global food...
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Hundreds yet to get in touch about 'bedroom tax'
HUNDREDS of people affected by Chancellor George Osborne's charge on spare rooms have not contacted their landlords to discuss how it affects them – prompting fears they are not getting help they are...
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Pig 'super-farm' plans 'tweaked'
A CONSULTATION on "tweaked" plans for a pig "super-farm" housing 25,000 animals is set to be launched on Friday.Midland Pig Producers said it has slightly altered its planning application for the site...
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Opportunities at Plaza@Pride Park
A CONVENIENCE retailer and restaurant operator are being sought for the first phase of a £7 million scheme adjacent to Derby County's Pride Park Stadium.The Plaza@Pride Park scheme was presented to...
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Hundreds of new homes reshaping city centre housing
Two developments in Derby are reshaping city centre housing. Oliver Astley talks to the people leading the urban residential revolution.IN a matter of a few weeks, building work will begin on 300 homes...
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Mayor's riverside beach plan to make Derby sandy
A BEACH – complete with deck chairs and an ice cream seller – could be created in Derby's newly refurbished River Gardens for the summer.And it has been confirmed already that the city's Market Place...
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Girl, 14, punched after refusing kiss
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl was punched in the face by a youth after she refused to kiss him.The teenager suffered a black eye in the assault, which took place at DW Sports Fitness, in Derby.A force spokesman...
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Drivers vent anger at gridlock but delays could last
HUNDREDS of drivers turned in late for work yesterday after hitting gridlock across the centre of Derby.The closure of a slip road on to St Alkmund's Way – part of Derby's inner ring road – led to...
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Brown bin charges given the green light
DERBY City Council has agreed to start controversial charging for brown bin collections from March 14, 2014. Petitions against the charges have more than 2,600 signatures. But it is understood that...
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Ambulance's '45-minute delay'
A MAN said it took an ambulance 45 minutes to get to the scene of an accident despite it being only a mile from the Royal Derby Hospital.Pete Juchnevicius said he dialled 999 after seeing a woman...
View ArticleImportant EU directives some Tories want to ban
I AM sure we would all condemn child labour, the end of maternity leave and a working day that starts at 7.30am and ends at 6pm with a half hour break.How about allowing lead in paint in toys, or...
View ArticleThink before you buy a puppy from back of a van
SINCE animal charity Four Paws was founded 25 years ago, we have helped thousands of animals all over the world. Sadly we are now receiving a record number of reports of sick puppies in cities such as...
View ArticleBridges are the only way to ease A38 congestion
REGARDING "Three bridges needed to stop congestion on A38" (letters, May 11), I must agree that the only way to stop congestion would be to have the bridges. To spend a further £6.7 million on the A38...
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Arts festival triumph is something to talk about
PUPILS have sung and spoken their way to success at Derby Arts Festival.Sinfin Community School scooped top prizes in the speech and drama section of the 105th event.Organisers have hailed the festival...
View ArticleLabour rule on council questions 'is to get the cabinet off the hook'
TORY councillors have blasted Labour for changing the rules of full meetings of Derbyshire County Council, which means questions must now be submitted in advance.The new rules have been introduced to...
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