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How the parties want to change political set up
With the county council elections six days away, Paul Whyatt looks at how parties want to change the political set up in Derbyshire.IN the context of financial hardship within local government, UKIP's...
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VIDEO: Visitors tune in to Swiss culture at 'yodelling' sessions
VISITORS to Derby arts centre VoiceBox were invited to learn about Swiss culture – and try their hand at some yodelling.Singing workshops and demonstrations were held at the Forman Street venue...
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Deputy Commissioner to meet Borrowash robbery victim
DERBYSHIRE'S Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner will today meet a reastaurant owner who says he has been a "multiple robbery victim." Hardyal Dhindsa will visit the Bay of Bengal Restaurant, which...
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Live travel: A50 now clear of crash and traffic returning to...
UPDATED 7.15: THE A50 is returning to normal following a crash between a car and a lorry on the stretch between junction 4 and junction 3. Police say the incident has now been cleared, there were no...
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Athletics championships could be off
TWO major athletics events may have to be cancelled because of delays in creating a new track.Derby Athletics Club expects to have its new set-up at Moorways, in Allenton, ready by May 27 – but that...
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Soldier Luke's close call with death inspires sister
WHEN the grenade landed near his feet, soldier Luke Walton ran instinctively for the nearest alleyway – but it was too late.The dark green bomb erupted in a burst of razor sharp shrapnel, a chunk of...
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Irish beauty Ilona is Tralee winner
THESE girls showed off their posh frocks and winning smiles as they took part in Derby's Rose of Tralee competition.The annual contest aims to find the prettiest women of Irish descent. It is the 30th...
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Mystery surrounds gold and ruby treasure from the 16th century
MYSTERY surrounds an elaborate 16th-century gold perfume bottle stopper found in South Derbyshire by a pair of metal detector enthusiasts.The tiny top, which has 16 rubies set within its 1.5cm...
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Derby 10k: The results are now in
These are the times for all the runners who completed the Derby 10k: Richard Weir 00:30:41 Alastair Watson 00:30:50 Andrew Ward 00:31:00 Joshua Bull 00:31:02 Luke Gunn 00:31:08 Russell Bentley 00:31:11...
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Cricketer Paul Collingwood sues Melbourne financial adviser
Former England cricketer Paul Collingwood is suing a Derbyshire financial adviser to the stars - accusing him of losing more than £300,000 of their savings through risky investments. Paul Collingwood,...
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Woman in collision with tipper lorry in Spondon
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman was involved in a collision with a tipper lorry in Spondon. The incident happened in Station Road, at about 1.40pm today. The ambulance service were called to the scene to take care...
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Wedding nightmare ends happily
A COUPLE left distraught after the hotel where they had booked their £5,000 wedding closed were full of happiness on Saturday as they tied the knot elsewhere.Only days before they were due to marry,...
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Residents claim victory over 'eyesore' mast
A PHONE mast that has towered over an Alvaston neighbourhood for more than a year – to the horror of residents – was finally taken down yesterday.Orange, which later became Everything Everywhere (EE),...
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Burglar driven to cops by mum
A TEENAGE burglar handed himself in to the police after being talked into it by his mum.A court was told how Jake Mills confessed to the crime to his mother and she then drove him to the police...
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Brave Maxine finishes Derby 10K
AN inspirational mum battling terminal cancer joined thousands of runners to take part in her second Derby 10k.Maxine Smith-Foulds finished the race in 1.22.44, beating her target time of an hour and a...
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Osborne says UK is "under-skilled" during visit to...
GEORGE Osborne has told the Derby Telegraph the UK is "under-skilled" and needs more apprenticeships. That is why people should vote for a Conservative-run Derbyshire County Council at Thursday's local...
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29-year-old assaulted in Ripley pub
A 29-YEAR-OLD man was left with bruising to his face after he was assaulted in a pub in Ripley The incident took place at the Red Lion, on the Market Place, around 8pm on Saturday, April 6. The victim...
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Kelly's crusade with Tony Blair
A DERBY aid worker is operating alongside former Prime Minister Tony Blair to boost tourism in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.Kelly Wright, of Chellaston, has worked for the Department for...
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Derby's Hospital Trust in award bid for the training of nurses
DERBY'S hospital trust has been nominated for an award for its training of student nurses from two universities – as criticism rages nationwide about nursing in the NHS.Derby's hospitals work with the...
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Drugs raid in Etwall leads to arrest
A 47-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of the production of cannabis following a raid in South Derbyshire. Police swooped on the address, in Springfield Road, Etwall, at 9.30am today. Two...
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