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Warning as girl, 9, flees from stranger
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl was approached by a man who got out of a car and tried to grab her.The victim ran away and raised the alarm following the incident, which happened as she walked along Fieldsway...
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Police release pictures of car thought to be used in robbery
Detectives investigating a robbery at a shop in Ilkeston have released a picture of the car they believe was used in the crime and are appealing for information about its whereabouts over the last...
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A ROBBER is on the run from a Derbyshire jail.Adam Walsh failed to return to HMP Sudbury open prison on July 1 after being let out on day release.The 25-year-old was given an indeterminate sentence for...
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Telecoms firm's plan for former leisure centre
A FORMER leisure centre looks set to be demolished to make way for the headquarters of a telecommunications firm.Roscom, currently based in Bateman Street, Derby, wants to pull down the former...
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Images released of suspected robbery getaway van
VIDEO images of a potential getaway van have been released by police investigating a Ripley robbery. As reported in the Derby Telegraph the robbery, in Cedar Avenue, involved a mum-of-three being...
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Hotline to medics will help cops decide whether to take the...
POLICE will have a hotline to medical staff to help officers assess if they need to transport injured patients to hospital in their patrol cars.The practice is already taking place in Leicestershire...
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Siemens pulls out of £1bn Crossrail bid
THE odds on Derby trainmaker Bombardier securing a £1 billion contract improved today as arch-rival Siemens pulled out of the race. The German company cited current workload as the reason why it would...
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Bus lane CCTV 'not about the cash'
BRINGING in cameras to crack down on drivers misusing bus lanes is expected to rake in a profit of £20,000 a year in fines for Derby City Council – but the authority insists the move is not about...
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Family's new life on a remote island
A FAMILY who have swapped their life in rural Derbyshire to live on one of the world's remotest islands have finally reached their destination.Last month, the Troman family left their Belper home on a...
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Muslim man denied extra care during Ramadan
A MAN with cerebral palsy has been refused two hours' extra support to help him eat in the morning before fasting for Ramadan. Imraan Adam, who has just gained a first-class degree from Derby...
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Derby commended for night life with purple flag award
DERBY has scooped a Purple Flag award.The city was given the honour for its city centre evening and night-time economy.Derby City councillors collected it at an awards ceremony in Lincoln.The flag –...
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Fund-raisers will need head for heights in Jurys Inn challenge
DAREDEVIL fund-raisers will be descending from Derby's tallest building tomorrow in an attempt to raise more than £7,000 for Cancer Research UK.More than 70 people, many of whom took part in last...
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OAP dead in street with dog beside him
A PENSIONER was found dead outside his house – clasping a dog lead in his hand and with his pet, Mica, sat next to him.The 65-year-old was found by a neighbour on a pathway at the front of a property...
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VIDEO: Asbestos in the spotlight
CAMPAIGNERS trying to raise awareness of fatal diseases caused by asbestos have released thousands of balloons into Derby skies to represent the death toll.Nearly 2,500 people die each year from...
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Temperatures set to be high over the weekend
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend – hitting the high 20s. The main picture shows Heidi Atkinson, 16, from Holbrook, getting into the summer spirit by enjoying some fish and chips at Matlock...
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Cycle ride for friends on opposite sides of world
TWO close friends who live on opposite sides of the world have raised over £3,000 for two charities.Heather Brighouse, 50, and Helen King, 47, cycled 450km on a tandem bike along the route of stage 13...
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Camper in 20ft fall from cliff
A MAN is in a stable condition in hospital after falling 20ft from a cliff. Firefighters said the man was camping in Birchover, near Matlock, and left his tent at 2am. It is not known how he came to...
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Allenton house fire leaves two in hospital
TWO people have been taken to hospital after a small house fire in Allenton. Firefighters were called to Westgreen Avenue shortly before 7am and found a blaze in the kitchen. A spokesman for Derbyshire...
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Rival pulls out of £1bn Crossrail bid
A MAJOR rival of Derby train-maker Bombardier has pulled out of the bidding for a £1 billion contract.German firm Siemens confirmed yesterday it was no longer looking to build the trains for the...
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Full steam ahead for rally in 25C heat
IT'S been full steam ahead for Elvaston Steam Rally today as blue skies and 25C temperatures - meaning there was no repeat of last year's washout. The popular event was cancelled in 2012 due to...
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