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Police to name charged suspects
DERBYSHIRE police has changed its policy on naming suspects as new national guidelines on identifying those arrested are released.The announcement comes from the county's force as the nation debates at...
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'Cannabis' plants found at city home
POLICE called to a report of a burglary at a Derby house found 200 suspected cannabis plants inside.Neighbours said the semi-detached property where the discovery was made had been empty for two years...
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Derby County's 1946 FA Cup hero names his dream team - what's...
DERBY County legend and FA Cup winner Reg Harrison celebrates his 90th birthday today.Playing for the Rams for 11 years, Reg notched up 281 games and scored 59 goals.Yet despite being at the top of...
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Derby's new mayor confirmed
DERBY'S new mayor was confirmed today as councillor Fareed Hussain. Mr Hussain, who represents Arboretum ward, is the second mayor of Derby who was originally from Kashmir. The 59-year-old will be...
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Gran wins £30k in foster-care row
A GRANDMOTHER who is the carer for her 13-year-old grandson has won a legal battle to claim tens of thousands of pounds in foster payments she felt she was wrongly denied.The 68-year-old has looked...
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Police chopper hunts for trio
THE police helicopter has been scrambled to search for three suspected burglars. Officers were sent to Rowallan Way, in Chellaston, at around 10.30am. Neighbours reported seeing three male teenagers...
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Airport expects to send 2.9m people on holiday
EAST Midlands Airport is expecting to get 2.9 million people through the departure gates this summer, having gained altitude after the loss of budget airline BMI Baby.The Castle Donington airport...
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Tory chief joins the row over controversial brown bins fee
A ROW over a charge for garden waste collections being introduced in Derby has drawn in the Tory party chairman, who thinks the city council has not done enough to cut costs before making the...
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Labour bid to keep 'good' care homes
CARE homes across Derbyshire face an uncertain future after the county council's new Labour administration said it would try to keep the "good" ones open.Labour's adult care boss, Councillor Clare...
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VIDEO: Crooks jailed after police chase
This video footage shows a stolen van swerving through traffic as it was pursued by police cars and the force's helicopter. Inside the van are Darren Hackett, Francis Gilsenan and Daniel Sheridan who...
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Tenancy row to end Margaret's foster mum dream?
A MOTHER'S bid to become a foster parent could be over before it starts – because she faces losing her home.Margaret Scott asked Derbyshire County Council in early January if she could become a foster...
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Snow and hail hit Derbyshire
SNOW and hail hit Derbyshire on Thursday afternoon. Temperatures reached as low as four degrees, according to one driver, who passed through Ilkeston. Another reader, Samantha Findon, said she was...
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Not so Cool for Cats for Hairy Dog
A CITY nightclub named The Hairy Dog has been ordered to pay £1,800 after inspectors alleged it played the song Cool For Cats without a music licence.The 1970s hit by Squeeze was among a number of...
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City's oldest Conservative club looking to downsize as...
THE city's oldest Conservative club is moving home after 82 years at its current location.The Beaconsfield Club is looking for new premises after its home in Wilson Street became too big for the club's...
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Five reasons to buy Derby Telegraph
HERE are five great reasons to buy today's Derby Telegraph: 1. Baby and Toddler of the Year – don't miss today's Voting Coupon for your chance to vote for your favourite baby or toddler from this...
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Silence over suspended head
MYSTERY surrounds the reason why a Derbyshire head teacher has been suspended only days after tendering his resignation to school governors.The county council is carrying out an investigation into...
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The Derby Telegraph has a brand new website where you can find out everything you need to know about the city - from breaking news to classified ads. Just visit www.derbytelegraph.co.uk to take a look...
View ArticlePeak District park raises £135m and creates 18,900 jobs
THE Peak District contributes hugely to England's economy, according to a report.Valuing England's National Parks states that green idylls are more beneficial than many think.The report says England's...
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Cake shop targeted by burglars
A CAKE shop had its front door kicked in before raiders stole small change from the till. Police were called to the break-in, at Creative Occasions, in Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, at 6.45pm. Once inside...
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Aldi plan backed by residents
FEARS about traffic was the main concern aired as residents voiced their opinions over plans to build an Aldi supermarket in Alvaston.Scores of people attended a public exhibition at Osmaston Park, in...
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