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.
How could Derbyshire's political map change?
Changes to the way councils operate could mean Derbyshire starts to look very different as a county.
Council approves 74 new homes for town
A developer has been given the green light to build on a site previously used for agriculture.
Trail reopens after tree felling works finish early
It closed on weekdays for safety reasons on 6 January and was set to be shut for six weeks.
Parking firms should not regulate themselves - MPs
MPs are calling on the government to introduce tougher rules for private car park operators.
Bank announces branch closures as usage drops
The bank has confirmed eight branches across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire will close this year.
Severn Trent dividends to rise as bills go up
It comes amid scrutiny over payouts in the sector against a backdrop of rising customer bills.
Rolls-Royce strikes £9bn nuclear submarine deal
A deal for nuclear submarine reactors is agreed between the Ministry of Defence and Rolls-Royce.
Councillor confident 'no wrongdoing' in debt crisis
A meeting at Elmton with Creswell Parish Council discusses the investigation into its debts.
Woman's search to reunite lost photos with family
Agnes Adkins bought a charity shop suitcase in Hatton, Derbyshire, and found 135 family photos.
New look at plans to turn council HQ into hotel
The council is putting on two drop-in sessions for people to take a look at the wider plans.
Footage shows moments before police station shooting
Marius Ciolac, 35, was fatally shot at the police station car park in Derby.
Man fatally shot at police station 'licked knife'
An inquest is hearing more evidence about Marius Ciolac's death outside a police station.
Warne wants 'attacking aggression' from Derby
Boss Paul Warne says Derby County's losing run will only end when their goal-shy performances do.
Wycombe sign Chesterfield winger Berry
League One high-fliers Wycombe Wanderers sign Chesterfield winger James Berry for an undisclosed fee.
Chesterfield sign veteran defender McFadzean
Experienced central defender Kyle McFadzean signs for Chesterfield from Blackburn Rovers.
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".
Remove videos seen by Southport killer, Cooper says
Social media platforms have a 'moral responsibility' to remove violent content, home secretary says.
Boy charged with murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross
The boy, 14, is accused of killing Leo Ross, who suffered knife wounds in Hall Green, on Tuesday.
SAS Rogue Heroes: Gentleman Jim was 'quiet but deadly'
Jim Almonds, played by Corin Silva in the BBC series, "set the standard for soldiers to follow".
How a random text message ended happily ever after
Donovan Shears met his future wife while he was "showing off" to friends by texting random numbers.
Husband of woman found dead detained in Thailand
Hikers discovered Lamduan Armitage's body in a Yorkshire Dales stream more than 20 years ago.
Three teenagers die after car hits tree
The driver and two passengers die at the scene and another passenger is critically injured in hospital.
Strongest man 'humbled' by support after injury
Fans of strongman Kane Francis chipped in for urgent surgery after he was injured in training.
Bragging luxury-car thief jailed for £4m crime spree
Kyle Camp and his gang threatened owners at home and stole £4m worth of cars in Greater Manchester.
LGBT memorial will have 'healing power' - artists
The piece will be made in the East and installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in August.
Police cut into 'chop shop' and find stolen BMW
Dismantled vehicles are discovered after police officers cut their way into a storage yard.
'I get up at 5.30 every morning to play chess'
Nearly 330 competitors are taking part in the ECF National Schools Chess Championships.
16th Century pub saved by village reopens
The Hop Pole Inn, which closed in 2018, will bring people together, say the villagers who saved it.