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.
Boiler maker considering Clay Cross job losses
The company blames a drop in sales, the cost of living and a move towards electrification.
Feedback invited on traveller site shortlist
A series of public meetings will be held to help find spaces for a group of traveller families.
Campaign group to fight woodland holiday park plan
Forestry England says funds from the holiday park will enable them to continue their "vital work".
Two new drive-through sites set for approval
Two restaurants are proposed for land close to the M1 and A52 in Derbyshire.
Temporary school welcomes pupils for first time
The interim building will host pupils from Mercia Academy while it is demolished and rebuilt.
School celebrates first ever Good grade
It had been told it was Inadequate and Requires Improvement for more than a decade.
Historic hotel to be sold after loan issue
The Buxton Crescent Hotel's owners defaulted on a multimillion-pound council loan repayment in May.
Van passenger pushes cyclist off bike
The cyclist suffered facial injuries, bruising to his arms and legs, and a swollen knee.
Military dogs save hundreds, says Ukrainian soldier
A training course in the UK is teaching dog-handling techniques to Ukrainian military personnel.
County council warns more 'difficult' cuts lie ahead
The council is facing a £20m funding gap and is running "unacceptably low" on emergency funds.
Last bank in town has closure postponed
New rules over access to cash have stopped a planned branch closure for the last bank in Ripley.
Midfielder's journey from FA Cup final to Mickleover FC
Twenty years after becoming the youngest player to feature in an FA Cup final, Curtis Weston is playing in the competition for non-league Mickleover.
Northants beat Derbyshire to end winless run
Rob Keogh and Yuzvendra Chahal share nine wickets as Northants beat Derbyshire by 133 runs, their first Championship win of the season.
Spireites sign Scotland international Fleck
Scotland international midfielder John Fleck signs for Chesterfield.
Derbyshire take Andersson and Morley on loan
Derbyshire sign Middlesex all-rounder Martin Andersson and Lancashire spin bowler Jack Morley on loan for the remainder of the season.
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".
Teenager who appeared in Freddie Flintoff show dies
Umar Mahmood, 18, had featured in Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams BBC series following young cricketers.
Coal mine plan quashed by High Court
A High Court judge rules the decision to give permission for the mine was "legally flawed".
Two men charged over stolen Banksy artwork
The Girl with Balloon artwork was stolen from a central London art gallery on Sunday night.
Man jailed for murdering girlfriend while on bail
Ryan Evans murdered Holly Sanchez while on bail with the condition he should not contact her.
Amazon driver 'paid high price' for trying to save van
Claudiu-Carol Kondor, who died in Leeds last month, was a "valued citizen", an inquest hears.
Evri apologises to residents for courier 'chaos'
Residents in South Cambridgeshire villages say they have had to 'turn detective' in order to find parcels left at the wrong houses.
SnowDome prosecuted after boy's death
Twelve-year-old Louis Watkiss died at the Snowdome at Tamworth on 24 September 2021.
PC encouraged her sister to post naked photos of woman
The sisters spoke of posting photos of their father's mistress on an escort site, a hearing is told.
Oasis 'Supersonic' guitar sells for over £130K
The guitar was featured in the video and cover artwork for Oasis?s debut single Supersonic.
Giant nest causing a buzz about wasps
"You can't help but admit they [wasps] are fantastic and really special," says conservation officer.
Mayors reveal plan for Manchester-Birmingham line
A private consortium proposes a 50-mile (80km) link after a review commissioned by the regions' mayors.
Winnie-the-Pooh village naming mystery is 'spoohf'
Anonymous letters say campaigners wish to change the name of Dorchester on Thames to 'Pooh Village'.