Derby man who ordered illegal weapons on the internet is spared...

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A 50-YEAR-OLD Derby man has admitted ordering illegal weapons – knuckle dusters and flick knives – on the internet. Two parcels – one containing five knuckle dusters and the other four flick knives – imported from Thailand and ordered through eBay by Frank Payne were intercepted by border control. Derby Crown Court heard that police found more of these weapons at Payne's home in Penzance Road, Alvaston, as well as a number of cannisters of pepper spray. Prosecutor...

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January 2, 2016, 4:02 am

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A GROUP of daredevils took a leap of faith to keep a New Year's Day tradition alive.For the past 30 years, the small village of Mappleton on the edge of the Peak District has hosted a 30-foot bridge jump into the ice-cold river Dove. The idea was originally conceived in a pub near Ashbourne, when founder Jim Breeze first proposed the novel way to end a New Year's Day hangover.And over the years the bridge jump has raised thousands of pounds for charities, with large crowds turning up to...

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January 2, 2016, 4:12 am

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When Lianda Kerry was asked by her sister to be her bridesmaid, she was filled with dread rather than joy.Weighing 17st 10lb and being told the dress would be yellow, the Allestree 27-year-old had visions of looking like Big Bird from children's show Sesame Street.She said: "It was a turning point. I was pleased to be asked to be a bridesmaid but it filled with me fear at the same time."Then my sister said she wanted yellow bridesmaid dresses and I said to her 'Oh no, I don't...

Party chaos is a lesson in trust to us all – Derby...

January 2, 2016, 4:40 am

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THE danger of letting young people loose in your house while you are away has never been brought home so sharply as that conveyed by our front page story today. Karen Roberts should be celebrating the new year with the possibility that her cancer is in remission but instead she is picking up the fragments of her ransacked house. The damage was carried out by random strangers, but in this case not burglars. Instead, they are people who had descended on her home when it was occupied by her...

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January 2, 2016, 4:50 am

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Residents say a fight erupted after a children's party on New Year's Eve. Police cordoned-off Maple Tree Court, Victory Road, yesterday and residents say forensic teams spent hours at the scene. Police said it involved three people and one man was taken to hospital. His injuries are not known at this stage. However residents said they have been told the injuries are "serious". David Aveyard, of Victory Road, said he was watching the television at about 8pm when the emergency...

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January 2, 2016, 5:01 am

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I AM seeing quite rightly, the excellent work currently being carried out in the floods by the Derbyshire Mountain Rescue and Watersafe UK organisations, at the request of the Fire and Rescue National Co-ordination Centre.This is well publicised but, correct me if I'm wrong, I've seen little or no mention of the excellent work being carried out by the Derbyshire Fire and Rescue crews from Buxton and llkeston throughout this and previous flooding in many areas of the UK.For several years, I've...

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January 2, 2016, 6:21 am

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A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a fight on New Year's Eve in Derby. Residents say the incident happened after a children's party. Police cordoned-off Maple Tree Court, Victory Road, yesterday and residents say forensic teams spent hours at the scene. Police said it involved three people and one man was taken to hospital. A spokesman for the police said: "The man is sedated and in a critical condition." He said witnesses should call 101. David Aveyard,...

PICTURES: Derby County supporters cheer on Rams at Middlesbrough

January 2, 2016, 6:30 am

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January 2, 2016, 6:54 am

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EVERY day this week, our readers will have access to some fantastic money-saving deals, giveaways and competitions. Why not treat your family to a seaside holiday at one of the UK's finest holiday parks? Starting from today (see details on Page 20), readers will be able to find holiday offers for £10 per person. From Scotland to Cornwall, Blackpool to Hastings, we have linked up with 150 fantastic holiday parks across the UK, so there's bound to be one close to you. And with short...

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January 2, 2016, 7:00 am

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A FORMER senior Derby police officer is forging a successful career as a lifestyle coach after hanging up his truncheon following 30 years of service.In three decades with the force, Kul Mahay said he "saw the darkest side of humanity" while dealing with horrific murders and acts of violence.He retired at the rank of Superintendent on New Year's Eve last year and, just the following day, picked up his first client after taking courses on hypnotherapy and life-coaching skills.In just...

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January 3, 2016, 2:44 am

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January 3, 2016, 3:00 am

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Derbyshire wine merchant Tim Worth, from Worth Brothers, in Kirk Langley, looks at his three favourite great-value red wines. WELL, the party's over and most of us are facing a frugal month or two after the excesses of the Christmas and New Year celebrations.To help with the January belt tightening, I've picked out three great-value reds from 'Secret Spain' that are dead certs to bring a little cheer during this most miserable of months.Situated just south of the famous Rioja vineyards in...

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January 3, 2016, 3:01 am

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BOSSES at Alton Towers have released a mysterious teaser video about an announcement they will make later this month. The theme park's clip refers to "something out of the world" it wants to share with its visitors on January 12. Watch the video here: The resort is currently closed for 2015 and will reopen on Saturday, March 19, 2016. The 2016 season at Alton Towers will end on Sunday, November 6. For the 2016 season, the theme park will be closed on some midweek...

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January 3, 2016, 3:50 am

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AS the last piece of Christmas turkey finds its way into a sandwich, it's time to figure out when to take the decorations down and where to dispose of the tree. The traditional date to pack away the baubles is the Twelfth Night. It's thought to be unlucky to have decorations up after this date. There is some confusion as to whether this falls on January 5 or January 6. The decision that the Twelfth Night falls on the night of January 5, the night before the Twelfth Day of Christmas,...

Derby fitness group's tips on getting into shape in 2016

January 3, 2016, 4:00 am

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Sarah Whitehead, of Derby's Booticamp Babes, talks about getting into shape in 2016. IF your new year's resolution is to take better care of yourself and get healthy, then January is the perfect time to give your body a clean out and get yourself back on track.Here are my top ten tips to make 2016 your healthiest year EVER! 1. Set REALISTIC goals Make only one resolution. Once you understand that you have only a limited amount of willpower, it's easy to realise why multiple resolutions...

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ITV presenter Lucy Kite reveals why yoga has changed her life

January 3, 2016, 4:02 am

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IF you're on a mission to re-invent yourself in 2016 – by that I mean get fitter, happier, less stressed and more motivated – then ITV presenter and weather girl Lucy Kite, an enviable picture of glowing health and vitality, has got some simple advice for you. Take up yoga.Now this advice may not be rocket science, but Lucy, a local girl who went to Firfield Primary School in Breaston and Wilsthorpe Comprehensive in Long Eaton, reckons it's well worth a go. As a busy media...

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January 3, 2016, 4:38 am

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January 3, 2016, 4:45 am

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WHEN the entrepreneurial Rowley family took over an historic building in Derby's Cathedral Quarter for their latest business venture, they made a fascinating discovery in the depths of the cellar."We found a stash of ancient medicine bottles inside a fireplace we were renovating," says Jon Rowley, "suggesting that the building once served as an apothecary's shop."Now, in a rather fitting twist of fate, Jon and his parents, June and Steve Rowley, have restored good...

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January 3, 2016, 5:24 am

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AS midnight struck on New Year's Eve, millions of people made a vow to turn over a new leaf.The top new year's resolutions are usually losing weight, getting fit, quitting smoking, drinking less alcohol, spending less money and enjoying more quality family time.But some people may be even more ambitious with plans to run a marathon, enrol on a college course, volunteer for a charity and even spend less time on their mobile phones checking social media.Although we all start with good...

Details of planned Derby City Council tax hike revealed

January 3, 2016, 5:32 am

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DERBY City Council has revealed details of how its proposals to increase council tax in the three years from April 2016 will hit taxpayers' pockets.The authority plans to raise council tax by 4% in each of the three financial years in that time.This financial year, each household in a Band D property is paying £1,189.03. That means that they would pay an extra £148.08 over the three years.But more than 50% of properties in Derby are in the lowest-value Band A –...