Amazing video of a dog fitted with a GPS tracking device!

January 5, 2016, 6:17 am

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For many dog owners the best walks are the ones when they get to let their canine companions off the lead for a good run. But have you ever wondered just how much further dogs run compared to their two-legged owners? Before setting off to explore the rocky outcrops on The Roaches, in The Peak District, Chester, a 15-month-old springer spaniel was fitted with a GPS tracking device. The gizmo, usually used to measure his owner's bicycle rides, was zipped-up in a waterproof bag and fastened to...

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Mickleover man's bid to return war medals to family - 95 years on

January 5, 2016, 6:50 am

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A MICKLEOVER man is trying to reunite a set of family war medals with their rightful owner – after he discovered they did not belong to his grandfather.When Brian Allen's mum died, he was given the medals by his stepfather.But when Mr Allen spoke to relatives in Ireland, he found they already had all the medals belonging to his grandfather.Mr Allen, 57, who has been a caretaker at St Benedict School, Darley Abbey, for 35 years, said: "When my mum died in 2007, my stepfather said...

Pet crematorium fraudster Emma Bent admits benefit fraud

January 5, 2016, 7:05 am

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A "GREEDY" woman convicted of fraudulently running a pet crematorium business has now admitted being a benefit cheat and lying to the court.Emma Bent was sentenced in 2011 for fraud, environmental health and trading standard offences in connection to her Peak Pet Cremations business, from which she made £88,202.Bent was being paid to incinerate clinical waste and deceased pets, as well as return ashes to pet owners. But, after a number of dead pets were found in hedgerows in...

Police investigating historical sex offence want to trace couple...

January 5, 2016, 7:15 am

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Officers who are investigating a historical sex crime want help in tracing the landlord and landlady of a former Chaddesden pub. Police say they need to trace the couple who ran the Grandstand pub, which used to be on Nottingham Road but has since been demolished. They say the couple, who are not suspects in the case, were called Terry and Gina, and ran the pub when an incident took place there in 1993. A police spokesman said: "They are not suspects in the case we are...

Gallery: Derby lollipop ladies and men from our archives

January 5, 2016, 7:48 am

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Carolyn Bointon: Is someone you love getting a bit of a porker?...

January 5, 2016, 8:20 am

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I WONDER if 2016 will be the year we face up to the fact that we Brits seem to be getting fatter and fatter.Of course, right now you can't open a paper or magazine without being inundated with adverts for faddy diets and miracle weight-loss gimmicks, but I can't help thinking it's not all our fault.There's been a lot of fuss over the so-called sugar tax, a whacky idea to tax fizzy drinks and confectionery in an effort to stop us reaching for them whenever we go shopping, but quite honestly I...

Victory Road, Derby: Four arrested after New Year's Eve brawl

January 5, 2016, 9:00 am

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A 48-YEAR-OLD man last night remained in hospital in a critical condition following a brawl in Derby.The man suffered injuries in Victory Road, Allenton, on New Year's Day and police cordoned off part of the street for several hours while forensics teams carried out investigations.Four people have been arrested, questioned and bailed in connection with the incident.All of them are from Chaddesden. One of them, a 30-year-old, was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily...

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January 5, 2016, 9:46 am

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Tonight is Tuesday, so it is a chance to win big on the Euromillions draw. Tonight the jackpot stands at a massive £36 million. The results are in. The winning numbers are: 6, 10, 31, 36 and 39. The lucky stars are 6 and 10. Good luck! The draw comes after the Lotto results on Saturday. The draw took place live on BBC One at 10pm. The winning National Lottery Lotto numbers were: 12, 25, 29, 40, 48, 56 and the bonus ball was 52. As well as the top prize, there was also a...

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'Hero of France' Ernest Turner defied Hitler's D-Day guns but...

January 5, 2016, 11:00 am

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YOUNG soldier Ernest Turner defied Hitler's armies for two years but was nearly undone by his love of eggs.His closest brush with death came after he took part in the Normandy Landings and ran up Juno Beach, where 2,000 men were scythed down by German guns the day before.The 18-year-old learnt how to build a slit trench, after being ordered to keep it well apart from the other five men who manned a howitzer. That was to ensure a German shell did not wipe out an entire gunnery team.From its...

Derby County fans encouraged to get fit and healthy

January 5, 2016, 12:00 pm

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DERBY County and Derby City Council are encouraging male supporters to get fit, healthy and active this year.Following a report by Sport England linking a lack of physical activity to a number of serious health problems, Derby County and the Derby City Council's Livewell service have teamed up to offer supporters a 12-month programme aiming to help rams fans who are looking to get fit in the new year.The aim of the programme is to help men in the city get fitter, stop smoking, drink sensibly and...

Named and shamed: Who's been in Derbyshire's courts?

January 8, 2016, 2:42 am

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The following people have had their cases dealt with recently by Derbyshire's magistrates: CARL Peach, 34, of Field Lane, Chaddesden, was jailed for eight weeks, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to pay £55 compensation and a £150 criminal courts charge for stealing meat from a Tesco store in Derby on November 18.MATT Waterworth, 19, of Brackenwood Road, Stapenhill, was sent to a young offenders' institution for four weeks and ordered to pay a £150 criminal courts...

Canoeist dies after River Derwent incident in Derbyshire

January 8, 2016, 3:08 am

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A canoeist has died in hospital after an incident in the River Derwent on Sunday, January 3. At around 12.45pm, a 32-year-old man was canoeing in the River Derwent in Matlock, near to Crown Square, when he got into difficulty. A Derbyshire police spokeswoman said: "Police attended the scene along with paramedics and firefighters and the man was airlifted to the Royal Derby hospital." The man had remained in a critical condition until Wednesday January 6, when he...

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January 8, 2016, 3:23 am

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IT was nearly a year ago when Derby actor Jack O'Connell won the EE Rising Star Award at the BAFTAs. Jack's outstanding performances in Starred Up, '71 and Angelina Jolie's Unbroken led him to receive the gong back in February 2015. The 25-year-old, of Alvaston, had enjoyed a hugely successful year in 2014 and was presented with the award by James McAvoy. He beat four other nominees to win the award – Margot Robbie of The Wolf of Wall Street, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Miles Teller and...

Clothing store Joules to open branch in Derbyshire town

January 8, 2016, 3:56 am

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Casual clothing and accessories shop Joules is to open a branch in Ashbourne. A spokeswoman confirmed the company is looking at opening in Market Place in May. She said: ""We do currently have a planned store opening in Ashbourne for mid-May, these timings could of course move depending on how the project progresses but fingers crossed it all goes to plan."

Trust to bid for nearly £2.6 million towards Derby Silk...

January 8, 2016, 4:00 am

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A £16.4 MILLION revamp of Derby's historic Silk Mill is a step closer to being fully-funded after the Trust that runs it was invited to apply for nearly £2.6 million from the Arts Council.The Heritage Lottery Fund has already told Derby Museums Trust that it has earmarked £9.38 million for the project. And the city council is also planning to provide £4 million towards the total figure.The Trust is now one of only 16 organisations across England to have got through the...

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Police called to incident in Derbyshire street

January 8, 2016, 4:02 am

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POLICE have been called to an incident in a Derbyshire street this morning. A police car was at the scene today in Breach Road, Heanor, and a cordon was in place near the property. A Derbyshire police spokeswoman said they were investigating a report of criminal damage to two vehicles at a house on the street. She added: "Officers were called to the area at 1.23am today after a Ford Fiesta and a Vauxhall Corsa had windows smashed. A window of the house was also...

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January 8, 2016, 4:27 am

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A Derby Telegraph reporter has been ejected from part of a licensing hearing after the city council decided it was in the public interest for the public not to be there. The reporter was attending a hearing to decide what should happen to the licence of Deez bar, Curzon Street. Police have linked the premises to a serious assault in Friar Gate in which a man had three teeth knocked out. Management at Deez have strongly denied the accusation. CCTV relevant to the case was to be shown but...

Caught on camera by Derbyshire police: recognise these faces?

January 8, 2016, 5:41 am

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The people shown below are wanted by Derbyshire Police who want to speak to them in connection with a variety of offences. Members of the public are asked not to approach anyone who they believe to be displayed in the images but should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give the identity of the person shown, quoting the reference number accompanying the picture. PICTURE 1 Crime:TheftArea:Derby & Derby SouthDate:Friday 4th December 2015Ref:52406-15What happened: A man enters a...

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January 8, 2016, 6:27 am

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A ROBBER who attacked a man walking home from evening prayers at the mosque has been jailed for more than four years. Brett Czernozukow sneaked up on the man, who was on his phone, from behind and kicked his legs, before grabbing his arm and trying to pull his mobile from him. The victim, who was screaming for help, managed to hold onto his phone but was pulled onto the road by his attacker. Czernozukow was foiled in his attempt to steal the victim's phone when another man, Mohammed Afsar,...

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January 8, 2016, 6:34 am

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TWENTY-NINE men have led Derby County to glory - or otherwise! - since 1900. Could you name them all? Today, we want to know who your all-favourite manager was from the 1970s and 1980s. Your choices are: Brian Clough and Peter Taylor (1967-1973); Dave Mackay (1973-1976); Colin Murphy (1976-1977); Tommy Docherty (1977-1979); Colin Addison (1979-1982); John Newman (1982); Peter Taylor (on his own) (1982-1984); Roy McFarland (1984, 1993-1995); and, although he featured in our last poll,...