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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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14-year-old girl punched in face
A 14-YEAR-OLD girl was punched in the face by a youth after she refused to kiss him. The teen suffered a black eye during the assault, which took place at DW Sports Fitness, in Derby. A force spokesman...
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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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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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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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Derby Property Summit highlights
HUNDREDS of real estate professionals and investors from across the country have converged on Pride Park for the Derby Property Summit. Hosted by BBC financial journalist Declan Curry, the event was...
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Council chief to leave role in June
THE chief executive of Derbyshire County Council is leaving the authority at the start of June. New chairman Councillor Dave Wilcox has confirmed Nick Hodgson will leave the council. Councillor Wilcox...
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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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VIDEO: Russell the crow doing well
MOST patients want to leave as soon as they are able – but one visitor to the Nuffield Health Derby Hospital seems determined to stay.The baby bird, nicknamed Russell (Crow), appeared in the sensory...
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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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Past masters breathing life into city with eye on history
THE past five years or so has seen a quiet architectural revolution in the historic heart of Derby city centre.Slowly but surely, one by one, ugly shop frontages installed in the 60s and 70s have been...
View Article'City needs to shout about its virtues to keep the investment...
THE boss of an international property services consultancy has issued a rallying call to the people and businesses of Derby.Peter Alcock, chief executive officer of Alps Group, in Vernon Street, said:...
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"HAVE you ever thought about going on a cruise?" asked the man at the bar.It was an odd thing to ask, since neither the topic of holidays, nor of matters maritime, had previously cropped up. But I...
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Trains running after earlier derailment
TRAIN services have returned to normal through the East Midlands after a freight train derailed earlier. Trains are now able to run once again between Nottingham and Skegness and between Nottingham and...
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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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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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2,600 back bin charge petition
PETITIONS against Derby City Council introducing controversial charges for brown bin collections have more than 2,600 signatures.And the Conservative campaigners behind one of the two protests expect...
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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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Full steam ahead for Ilkeston station
ILKESTON will get a train station after £4.5m of funding was won to pay for it. The plans for the £6.5m station were unveiled today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin. The new station at...
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