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OAP robber struck again on bail release
A TEENAGE robber who attacked a pensioner was chased and caught by angry passersby, only to be released on bail to commit another mugging.Drug addict Alladyn Radziejewski has now been jailed for five...
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Man falls under train in Derby
EMERGENCY services were at Derby railway station on Saturday night after a man fell under a train. It was believed the man was wedged under the stationary train on platform 6A at about 7pm. It is not...
View ArticleTory MP hopeful for bill on EU in/out referendum
A DERBYSHIRE MP re-elected to a prestigious Tory group that has the ear of the Prime Minister says people should not assume her party's attempt to enshrine an in/out referendum on the EU in law will...
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River Cottage chef to share cooking skills during course
THE Seasoned Cookery School is welcoming another chef to its team.Tim Maddams, head chef at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage, will join the Seasoned team later this year, teaching a new...
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Kids to design vehicle for Madagascan hospital
PUPILS at a Derby school can help design a vehicle to be used in Madagascar, thanks to a former student.David Scothern, who attended Derby Grammar School until 2001, is involved in charitable project...
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VIDEO: Kezia to hit right note with record company bosses
A SINGER-song writer from Spondon is gearing up to perform at a major London venue in front of top record producers – with a view to landing a career-launching deal. Kezia Gill, of Merchant Avenue,...
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Dozens turn out to raise cash for soldiers' charity in memory of...
MORE than 100 people visited an Alvaston pub for a charity night to raise money for Help for Heroes.Saturday night's event took place at the Brackens Hotel and raised £800.The evening had been...
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Public to have a say before important issues decided
LABOUR is set to change the format of cabinet meetings to allow members of the public to ask questions ahead of key decisions being made.New county council leader Anne Western said she felt it was...
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Drinking and driving 'gambles with people's lives'
DERBYSHIRE'S Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the start of the summer anti-drink and drug driving campaign.Alan Charles said drinking and driving was "gambling with people's lives" and that...
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Police cyclist trio raise £300 for air ambulance
THREE police officers who took part in an 89-mile charity cycle ride from Ilkeston to Skegness have raised just over £300 for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.The riders left...
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Coronation day is remembered
HUNDREDS of people gathered at Derby Cathedral yesterday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.Dignitaries including the Mayor of Derby, Fareed Hussain; the Lord Lieutenant of...
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All change for uni's fashion shows
IT is all change for this year's University of Derby Graduate Fashion Show with a new venue and live streaming of the events on the internet.The two shows will be staged at Derby Theatre, which is...
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Accidental death of biker who hit truck
A MOTORCYCLIST who was killed when he slammed through the side of a pickup truck had been travelling at an "extremely fast" speed when the crash occurred.Richard Tobin, 31, hit the side of the...
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VIDEO: Parrots in Sunday best as sun shines for Big 1
Record crowds made it a bumper year at the annual Big 1 in Chaddesden Park. Zena Hawley reports.DEREK Loyley swapped the battlefield of Tewkesbury for the greener pastures of Chaddesden Park when he...
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Job loss prompted computer man to develop mobile game app
A GAMES developer who was made redundant last year is back in business, selling thousands of copies of his latest game – starring his own daughter.Matt Marriott lost his job with Eurocom when the...
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Man saved after fall under train
A MAN who fell off a platform into the path of a London-bound train as it was pulling into Derby station has been described as lucky to be alive.Emergency services were alerted after the man fell...
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Student claims police 'bullied' him
A STUDENT has accused a police force of "racial discrimination" after he said they tried to "bully" him to admit he committed a crime while he was 250 miles away.Faris Quayum drove at his own expense...
View ArticleBarristers says hard-working people will be unfairly hit by legal...
THE Midlands representative for barristers says many Britons will face financial ruin in a bid to defend themselves in court if Government changes go ahead.Mark Wall, leader of the Midland Circuit, was...
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Alicia Keys helps marriage proposal
INTERNATIONAL pop sensation Alicia Keys was only too pleased to help Steve Tift make his proposal of marriage extra special.The account manager from Findern had cooked up a plan to woo his girlfriend...
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VIDEO: Harriet's 'milestone' birthday
A SERIOUSLY-ILL little girl has celebrated a "milestone" birthday – but her parents say they are still in the dark about her mystery condition.Harriet Gregory was born with an illness which left her...
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