Derby and Derbyshire News
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School buys 270 items of uniform to support parents
New head teacher Andy Brown says the approach has led to "no detentions" and "no confrontation".
Fines issued in council pavement bin crackdown
The Labour-run authority said it launched the scheme on nine streets in March
Salvation Army confirms closure of Buxton care home
There are six residents at the Hawthorns Care Home that is due to close.
Attractions and markets shut as storm hits region
Historic houses, gardens and countryside sites announce they are closing due to Storm Amy.
Appeal after death of woman who was struck by bus
The pedestrian, who was in her 70s, was taken to hospital but died two days later, police said.
Army chef in court over gun and 'homemade cannon'
Mark Broadhurst is told he will face a two-week trial in June next year.
Blind bus passenger left stranded over pass rules
Kurtis Crossthorn is left "shaken and confused" after being turned away by a bus driver.
'I don't want cancer to derail my dreams'
Billie was 13 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2022 but she is now in remission.
Union says 'no evidence' of council overstaffing
Unison says it is still waiting for evidence that Derbyshire County Council is overstaffed.
Pilot lost control in poor conditions before crash
A report found the pilot, a 71-year-old, did not have the experience to fly in such conditions.
Plans for 217 homes on town edge approved
Bolsover District Council's planning committee voted in favour of the development on Wednesday.
'No closure' for women harmed by surgeon
A report finds ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay's risky practices contributed to women suffering severe harm.
From cancer diagnosis to Miss Teen GB finals
Billie from Somercotes was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 13.
"Life is much better without clothes!"
A South Derbyshire woman has opened a naturist resort in the Canary Islands.
Shed of the Year... on a budget!
A repurposed shed in Buxton has won a national award.
Secret Derbyshire
Before the band released their debut album, they played at the Wherehouse in May 1994.
Webb returns to Chesterfield role after Yeovil stint
Danny Webb returns to the role of Chesterfield assistant manager 10 days after ending his one-game spell as Yeovil Town boss.
'Patience is key with this slow-starting Rams side'
Patience with Derby County is needed after a slow start to the season, writes BBC Radio Derby commentator Ed Dawes.
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".
More than 400 arrests at Palestine Action protests in London
Demonstrations went ahead despite calls from politicians and police leaders for the protests to be postponed in wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.
Hundreds of extra police on streets after synagogue attack
Other forces are boosting Greater Manchester Police numbers following Thursday's synagogue attack.
'I don't want others to die after ignoring doctors'
Paloma Shemirani, the daughter of a high-profile conspiracy theorist, rejected chemotherapy.
Health scare gives £1m winner a massive wake-up call
After "partying for months" Adam Lopez was diagnosed with a bilateral pulmonary embolism.
Teen jailed in Dubai dies after London police chase
Marcus Fakana, who was jailed for having sex with a 17-year-old girl, dies after a pursuit in Tottenham.
Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger's death
Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train.
Mascot dreams come true for boy with leukemia
Mason, who was diagnosed with cancer in May, had only returned home after chemotherapy two days before the game.
Tributes to 'caring' and 'courageous' men who died
Tributes are being paid to Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, who were both killed in the attack.
What we know about synagogue attacker Jihad Al-Shamie
At the time of the deadly attack, Jihad Al-Shamie was on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape.
I saw evil as he tried to barge into synagogue, rabbi tells BBC
Rabbi Daniel Walker tells the BBC how he held the doors of his synagogue shut as the attacker "body charged" them as he tried to get inside.
'Fate stopped my son-in-law attending synagogue'
Mark Goldstone says his son-in-law's near miss on Thursday "really brought it home" to him.
'My son hides his outwardly Jewish school uniform'
A mum from Manchester says, as a Jewish woman, there is a need to be "looking over your shoulder".