Derby and Derbyshire News
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Investigation to begin into fire at recycling site
Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish the blaze in Willshee Way.
Caver rescued in eight-hour operation after fall
The caver suffered pelvic injuries in a fall at the Nettle Pot cave near Castleton.
Section of major road reopens after crash
Queueing traffic was reported from the M1 Junction 25 following a multi-vehicle crash.
Plans being drawn up to tackle Peak District parking
Derbyshire County Council said a public consultation to tackle the issue will begin in the summer.
Large fire breaks out at recycling centre
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service say eight crews are working to contain the flames.
Demolition begins at fire-damaged Hippodrome
The council says emergency planning powers were used over concerns about the building's safety.
Son of Derbyshire man identified 10 years after crash death
Bryan Woolis died in 2015 but has only now been identified, thanks to a South Yorkshire inspector.
Timescale set for revamp of square into 'lively hub'
Derby Market Hall reopens in May but the nearby public square will be off limits into the summer.
Hospital awarded £6.5m for solar power scheme
NHS bosses say they want to cut the energy bills and allow reinvestment in patient care.
Pioneer sports snapper plans to keep going at 81
Eileen Langsley battled misogyny and sexism to become a trailblazer for women in sports photography.
Warning after woman scammed in hospital car park
Police say the victim lost a "significant" sum of money after her bank card was stolen.
Moorland fire 'caused by discarded glass bottle'
Firefighters are warning visitors to take rubbish home or discard it responsibly.
Castle Donington toddler features on cancer advert
Nancy's recovering from brain cancer and is featuring on a charity advert.
New book to help children understand dementia
The 'Grandad's Got Dementia' book aims to help children understand the condition.
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Take a listen to how your coffee is made at Nestle Tutbury.
Secret Derbyshire
She is credited with significantly improving hygiene and living standards.
Lancashire build good lead over Derbyshire
Lancashire build a lead of 285 over Derbyshire on day three of their County Championship match at Old Trafford.
Anderson takes two wickets on Lancashire return
James Anderson eases back into county cricket by taking two wickets for Lancashire in his first appearance since international retirement.
Veteran defender Forsyth in talks over new Derby deal
Long-serving Derby County defender Craig Forsyth is in talks to remain with the Championship club beyond this summer.
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".
Met Police silent over Strand crash, says victim's mum
Aalia Mahomed died at the scene on The Strand in March after a van crashed into a pedestrian area.
Nuclear veterans hand 'evidence dossier' to police
John Morris says he has suffered ill health since witnessing nuclear explosion tests in the 1950s.
The inside story of a council held to ransom in cyber-attack
The BBC investigates one of the most damaging ranswomare attacks on a UK local council.
'I said goodbye after being hit by a tractor - I didn't expect to live'
The crash injuries suffered by Lucie Maguire were likened to those of a bomb blast victim.
Town mourns loss of 'best of Bicester' after fire
A book of condolence opens at Bicester Town Council's headquarters following Thursday's fire.
Fishermen say octopus invasion is ruining their livelihoods
Some fishermen want a Devon bylaw changed to stop an "invasion" of octopuses ruining their catch.
'I'm gigging with my former job advisor'
A musician is excited to perform on the same line-up as a man who advised her at the job centre.
Sale of military properties 'dishonours' war hero
John Vickers says the sale of the McKay VC Cottages "taints" the memory of his relative Ian McKay.
Dad 'old self again' after 12 stone weight loss
Dave Pulford lost 12 stone (76kg) since taking a balloon pill and having gastric surgery.
Reform UK councillors refuse diversity training
Nigel Farage says newly elected councillors will be boycotting diversity and inclusion training.
Caver saved in eight-hour rescue operation after fall
The caver suffered pelvic injuries in a fall at the Nettle Pot cave near Castleton.
Five cygnets hatch from killed swans' eggs
Eggs are hatching after two nesting swans died after an attack by another animal in Newport.