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THE family of Christmas Eve crash victim Ahmed Khan have paid tribute to him as "special, kind, charming and crazy".Ahmed was on his moped riding to work when he collided with a refuse lorry in Brighton Road, Alvaston, and died at the scene.The 19-year-old former Derby College student, who was on his way to work at Webhelp UK, lost his father last year after he battled motor neurone disease for nine years.Speaking in tears, Ahmed's sister, Faiqa Khan, said: "We are...

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January 1, 2016, 5:48 am

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IT WAS almost 100 years ago that three brothers returned from the First World War and founded Birds the Confectioners in Derby. Today, it is a household name in the region, with 56 stores across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and East Staffordshire.Among the first was a branch in Normanton Road, Derby, which opened in the early 1920s.Yesterday, it closed its doors for the final time – bringing the curtain down on nine decades of trading."It is sad," admitted...

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January 1, 2016, 5:49 am

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A FIRE investigation is this morning taking place at an industrial estate in Derbyshire. Seven heavy-goods vehicles are believed to have been destroyed in the fire at Heanor Gate Industrial Estate last night. It is understood to have happened at Colson Transport. Crews were called out from across the county to the incident at 8.30pm. They left the scene at midnight. This morning, fire dogs and a police forensics van are parked at the scene and members of staff, including a man...

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January 1, 2016, 6:25 am

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There is a huge £30 million jackpot up for grabs in the New Year's Day Euromillions draw. You could also win money in the UK Millionaire Maker raffle which guarantees one UK winner of £1 million. Records were broken in 2015 with nine Euromillions jackpots won in the UK. Tickets are available to buy until 7.30pm and the draw will be made shortly after. With different store opening hours on New Year's Day, check our supermarket opening times, here. Check back here later, as we...

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January 1, 2016, 6:49 am

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January 1, 2016, 6:59 am

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Why has Britain failed to provide enough homes? - Reader's letter

January 1, 2016, 7:40 am

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In the 1930s most families rented a terraced house with a rear garden for children to play there safely.The average rent was about six shillings per week, plus rates of around five shillings. After the Second World War, many such homes were sold to the tenants.In 1980 the government began a policy of compulsory purchase orders and demolition of such homes. Millions of pounds was borrowed for this wasteful, disastrous, exercise.Flats, disliked by most, were built on the cleared land. Interest at...

Derby Cats Protection: Home wanted for Bertie Bassett

January 1, 2016, 7:49 am

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Cats Protection in Derby is seeking a permanent home for Bertie - a cat who was found by a "worried member of the public" just before Christmas. Sylvia Plummer, brand volunteer, said: "A member of the public contacted our Catline at the beginning of December saying that she had found a large black and white cat which seemed to have difficulty seeing."Bertie Bassett, as we have called him, was collected by one of our welfare volunteers and rushed straight to the vet. ...

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Derby courts: Who's been breaking the law?

January 1, 2016, 8:40 am

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The following people have had their cases dealt with recently by Derbyshire's magistrates: JAMIE Martin, 27, of Deepdale Lane, Derby, was jailed for 16 weeks and ordered to pay an £80 victim surcharge and a £180 criminal courts charge for having with him, while not at home, an article for use in connection with theft, namely a foil-lined bag, on December 8.GARETH Wrenn, 23, of no fixed address, was jailed for three months and ordered to pay an £80 victim surcharge, £85...

Teenage stole Peperami from Derbyshire B&M Bargains store

January 1, 2016, 9:10 am

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A SNACK-LOVING teenage shoplifter is counting the cost after being ordered to pay £250 in charges for stealing a Peperami and some chocolate. Bradley Byram, of Midland Road, Swadlincote, pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court. His hearing was told how he walked into B&M Bargains, in Swadlincote, on October 13, and left without paying the £6.49 required for the snacks. The 19-year-old was handed an 18-month conditional discharge...

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January 2, 2016, 12:10 am

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Popular BBC Radio Derby presenter Colin Bloomfield lost his life to stage four melanoma earlier this year at the age of 33.But his death has not been in vain after an appeal launched in his name, before he died in April, raised £152,495.82 when it closed on December 31.Money from the Colin Bloomfield Melanoma Appeal, which was launched by Radio Derby with the Derby Telegraph and cancer charity Skcin in February, is being used to give sun cream, UV monitors and advice to 200 primary...

Drivers on the phone should lose licences – reader's letter

January 2, 2016, 12:30 am

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Any motorist caught using a mobile while driving should lose their licence. Fines alone will not stop them. Cars and lorries are not supposed to be centres of entertainment. Driving demands 100% concentration.H WhittamoreRosengrave StreetDerby

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January 2, 2016, 12:59 am

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The biggest ever Lotto jackpot is on offer tonight in the National Lottery draw on Saturday, January 2, 2016. A rollover prize of an estimated £46.5 million is up for grabs. To win, players much match all six numbers as well as the Bonus Ball. The draw takes place live on BBC One at 10pm, we will publish the winning numbers here as soon as they are drawn. As well as the top prize, there will also be a guaranteed millionaire raffle winner and 20 raffle winners of...

Derbyshire man was locked in own home by thieves

January 2, 2016, 1:14 am

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A man was locked in his own home by thieves who sneaked in and stole his car keys.Mark Redfern, 48, found himself locked inside his house after brazen thieves walked through his unlocked back door before leaving with his car keys. He has now issued a warning to others.Mr Redfern, said: "I just want to warn everyone to lock their doors whenever they are inside their homes."Mr Redfern, of Woodville Road, Overseal, said he came home from work and left the back door unlocked as his...

Man in hospital after New Year's Eve fight in Victory Road, Derby

January 2, 2016, 1:22 am

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A man is in hospital after a New Year's Eve fight in Derby. The incident happened in Maple Tree Court, Victory Road, Derby, just before midnight. Police said it involved three people. The injuries of the man are not known at this stage, although they are not thought to be serious. One man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Homebuilder donates more than £18,000 to local causes

January 2, 2016, 1:22 am

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A LEADING homebuilder has donated more than £18,000 to charitable causes in the community over the past year.David Wilson Homes' East Midlands division has given £18,851 to worthy causes in its 2014-15 financial year, including local sports teams, charities and schools and colleges.John Reddington, managing director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: "As one of the country's leading homebuilders, we believe it is our responsibility to not only build homes, but also...

Man injured after armed robbery at Derby petrol station

January 2, 2016, 1:27 am

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A man was injured after an armed robbery at a petrol station in Derby. Police were called to a petrol station in Traffic Street, Derby, just after midnight this morning. A man threatened a member of staff with a knife. The staff member sustained minor injuries. One man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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January 2, 2016, 2:49 am

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Police have cordoned off a Derby city centre petrol station after an armed robbery. The Texaco station, on Traffic Street, remains closed this morning after the incident, which happened just after midnight. Police said a member of staff suffered minor injuries when he was allegedly threatened with a knife. This morning, Gliriban Dali, who works at Traffic Street car wash, which is next to the petrol station, said the incident left him "horrified". Mr Dali, who lives on...

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January 2, 2016, 3:01 am

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January 2, 2016, 3:31 am

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Last month was the warmest December on record.The average maximum temperature for the month of December was the highest for England since records began.And average maximum temperatures reached 11.6C in Derbyshire, when usual temperatures for December in the area are about 5C to 6C.Met Office forecaster Greg Dewhurst said: "The mean temperature for England was warmest on record for December. Records began in 1910."So yesterday's frosty start may have been a bit of a shock to the...