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Weapons amnesty ad seen by 55,000
A FACEBOOK advert launched to support a month-long weapon amnesty in Derby has been seen by more than 55,000 people. The amnesty, which has been organised by Derbyshire Police and Derby City Council,...
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Sex assault on woman in Ilkeston
A 21-YEAR-OLD woman has been sexually assaulted in Ilkeston. The incident happened as the victim was walking along St John's Road. Police say a man walked up to her and sexually assaulted her but she...
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Council names acting boss but still refuses to say why chief is...
AN acting chief executive has been appointed at Derbyshire County Council to replace long-serving Nick Hodgson, whose imminent departure has still not been explained.Ian Stephenson, 59, will step into...
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How I mixed with Hollywood stars
Derby-born director Sharaz Ali has spent the past week meeting Hollywood A-listers on their luxury yachts at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Chris Jones reports.WITH the shimmering waters of the...
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Drugs found after intimate search
A DRUG dealer has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after police found illegal substances hidden in a body cavity.Daniel Jollands, 26, pleaded guilty to possessing heroin and cocaine with the intent...
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Death probe: police fail to answer questions
EIGHT Derbyshire police officers have declined to answer questions in an Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation into how a man died after being detained last month.The officers who were...
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Accolade for great Derby racer Reg
A DERBY motor racing legend who took part in the first ever British Grand Prix championship race has been included in the latest edition of book which celebrates the people who helped shape the British...
View ArticleConfidence in police may be hit by officers' stance
THE vast majority of incidents which Derbyshire police are called upon to investigate – be they road accidents or suspected crimes – see officers appealing for witnesses or "anyone with possible...
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Fatal incident causes M1 chaos
THE M1 southbound was closed today for seven hours after a man fell from a bridge and died. Police were called to the incident on the A52 bridge at J25 at about 2am and immediately closed the...
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Huge illegal banner adverts face crackdown by council
HUGE banner-style advertisements put up around Derby without planning permission are facing a crackdown from the city council.The authority's planning enforcement officers have already contacted the...
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Train evacuated at Derby railway station following fire
A TRAIN had to be evacuated at Derby railway station this morning after a fire broke out in the engine compartment. Firefighters were called to the station, in Midland Road, at 6am. The train, which...
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Docs to spend £400,000 to keep OAPs out of A&E
DOCTORS are planning to spend £1.3 million to stop elderly people "going into hospital unnecessary".GPs who run services across Derbyshire have come up with the plan to improve accident and emergency...
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Garage's 24-hour booze sales plan
A PETROL company's plans to sell alcohol 24 hours a day from a Derby garage shop has been opposed by a petition of 170 signatures.Brobot Petroleum has applied to Derby City Council for permission to...
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Police and pubs blasted by jeweller
A JEWELLER labelled police and bars in Derby "irresponsible" after "drunks" smashed a window at his shop.Michael Hall said the cost of replacing the 2.5m wide and 3m high Victorian window could be...
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Appeal for help to clean up brook
A BEAUTY spot in the city which has turned into a haven for litterbugs is being targeted by a community group.As part of the Telegraph's Clean Up Derby campaign, we reported that the Markeaton Brook...
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UPDATED: We'll create 1,600 jobs, pledges Derby developer
TODAY, one of the biggest regeneration schemes Derby has ever seen will start rising out of the ground, creating 1,600 jobs over the next two decades.The £100 million redevelopment of Castleward is...
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Pothole dashes jobseeker's hopes
A JOBSEEKER said he missed a vital interview after a crumbling pothole destroyed his car wheel, forcing him to stop and replace it.Unemployed Michael Killackey was late for the appointment after...
View ArticleLet's get behind our team!
IT'S fair to say that, results-wise, it's not been the best start to the LV County Championship Division One campaign for Derbyshire.Yet their performance in the first two days of their clash with...
View ArticleCity cafe owner's plan for live music outdoors is scuppered by...
A CAFE owner has seen his controversial bid to stage live music outdoors turned down after more than 50 people objected.Manjeev Mundi asked Derby City Council for permission to play live and recorded...
View ArticleAppeal for help in finding fly-tippers
EREWASH Borough Council has appealed for Kirk Hallam residents to help track down those responsible for dumping rubbish in the village.A large amount of waste was left on the service road at the back...
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