Derby and Derbyshire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Derby and Derbyshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

'I survived crash after husband's M1 heart attack'
Sonia Meakin suffered multiple injuries in the crash on an exit slip road in July.

Water sports venue lodges plans for expansion
It wants to redevelop a neighbouring farm complex and create a new indoor activity centre.

HMP Sudbury worker admits relationship with inmate
Sarah Barnett, 31, pleads guilty to a charge of misconduct in public office over the relationship.

Officer called to 'abandoned dog' finds toy reindeer
Derbyshire Police joke the reindeer was just "resting after a test flight over the Dales area".

Woodhead Pass in Derbyshire partially shut after overnight snow
National Highways says it has been reopened between the A616 for Hollingworth and A57 for Flouch.

Shopping centre entrance closure 'has killed trade'
Traders say footfall has been severely reduced since the entrance was abruptly closed.

Public garden warned over noise complaints
Electric Daisy may have to move if it does not meet new planning conditions.

Fox stuck in Amazon van engine delivered to safety
The RSPCA says it has "no idea" how long the female fox was stuck inside the engine.

Mum 'incredibly lucky' after tree crushes her car
Natalie Bowler said paramedics picked glass out of her hands and from her face afterwards.

Dates set for strike action over uni job cuts plan
The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 265 full-time equivalent job losses.

Healthcare worker admits neglect over patient death
Sylvia Quaye-Mensah pleads guilty to neglect by a care worker after 19-year-old Louise Furlong died.

Plan to move hospital services from town on hold
Health bosses said they had "significant concerns" about the plans and further work was needed.

Woman's narrow escape
A tree fell on Natalie Bowler's car while driving on the A6 in Derbyshire.

'I've been told to stay inside for a year'
A blind man in Ilkeston has had to wait for almost a year for white cane training.

New RSPCA animal unit opened by Sir Tony Robinson
Sir Tony Robinson has opened a new small animal new unit at Derby RSPCA.

'Currently I still don't know how I can get to work.'
The damage from Storm Claudia has forced the A6 to close causing issues for locals.

Exeter v Burton postponed after stadium fire
Exeter City's League One game with Burton Albion on Saturday is postponed after a fire at their St James Park ground.

? Things are looking up for Rams
BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich and Ed Dawes are joined by the Second Tier podcast team to reflect on Derby County's five-match winning streak.

Derby title-winning defender Thomas dies aged 78
Rod Thomas, a member of Derby County's 1974-75 First Division title-winning side, dies at the age of 78.

Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.

Rams recall Gjokaj from Carlisle
Derby County recall defender Valentin Gjokaj from his loan spell at League One club Carlisle United.

Brailsford named 2012 top coach
British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford is named BBC Sport's coach of the year at the awards in London.

Brailsford likes Wiggins dilemma
Bradley Wiggins's desire to defend his Tour de France title gives coach Dave Brailsford a problem he will "relish".
Rapist ex-Met officer guilty of more sex offences
David Carrick is already serving a life sentence for 71 offences of sexual violence.
British woman among five killed in Chile snowstorm
Victoria Bond, from Cornwall, is named as one of those who died in Torres del Paine National Park.
Teens 'ran amok' at ex-MP's Covid testing firm, court hears
Former Labour MP for Dewsbury, Shahid Malik, is on trial at Bradford Crown Court with four others.
Wimbledon expansion plan to be challenged in court
Plans were approved for 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium at Wimbledon.
Snow and ice bring travel disruption and warnings
A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place with an amber warning coming into force on Thursday.
Council 'failed to act on floods until couple died'
A council highways boss has told an inquest it was "regretful" action was not taken sooner.
Motorhomes parked outside homes spark swathes of complaints
Motorhomes are banned from parking overnight in three areas of the North Yorkshire coast.
Jailed surgeon due for release before inquests end
Ian Paterson only has to serve 50% of his sentence before he is due to be automatically released.
Katie Price's ex in court charged with rape
Kieran Hayler allegedly attacked the 13-year-old girl at an address in West Sussex in 2016.
Park staff 'devastated' after animals die in fire
The owners confirm several animals died in the fire at the tourist attraction.
Gritting lorry overturns as icy night expected
Devon and Cornwall Police says the lorry's driver is believed to have minor injuries.
Mick Jagger makes surprise visit to his old school
The Rolling Stones frontman visited The Mick Jagger Centre at Dartford Grammar School in Kent.