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Moving parade sees generations unite to say thank you to our armed forces
More than 1,000 people gathered at the Mickleover War Memorial for the 126th annual Remembrance parade. Despite cold weather, the community united to pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed their lives. The…
Video shows Derby police officer rescuing woman from burning building
Derby Police Officer Jonathan Tirado has been officially recognised for his bravery after rescuing a woman from a burning building on October 23. The officer's swift actions during the emergency were highlighted as he…
Six homes to be created above Derby pub despite objections
Plans to convert the vacant upper floors of Derby’s New Zealand Arms pub into six homes have been approved despite objections over parking and the number of houses in multiple occupation nearby. The proposal provides…
Asda and Co-op ban for thief who had a thing for laundry detergent
Dean Neal, 40, has been banned from every Asda and Co-op store in Derbyshire until October 2028 after repeated thefts of laundry detergent. He was arrested after police found him hiding under a bed at his Chaddesden…
Baby deaths review finds no harm but 'potential' avoidable losses of life
A review by University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust examined neonatal deaths from 2023 to 2026 and stillbirths since 2024. It found that an increase in extremely premature births, rather than a…
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Derby hit with fresh cash demand by new EFL rule as administration extended
Derby County could be required to set aside emergency cash under proposed English Football League rules intended to protect clubs if owners sharply reduce funding. Reserve levels would depend on each club’s assessed…
Victim begged robber to let him save photos of his dying dog
Remar Junor has been jailed for three years and six months after admitting three robberies and two attempted robberies in Derby. The 22-year-old targeted people in Littleover and Mickleover over three days in August…
Victim begged robber to let him save dying dog photos
Remar Junor has been jailed for three years and six months after admitting three robberies and two attempted robberies in Derby. The 22-year-old targeted people in Littleover and Mickleover over three days in August…
Derby County's plan for the international break as Eustace identifies priority
Derby County are using the international break to work on returning injured players to fitness after their comeback win over Bolton Wanderers. Manager John Eustace said striker Patrick Agyemang and defender Matt Clarke…
These iconic places are perfect to explore if you’re visiting Derbyshire and the Peak District this autumn
Derbyshire Times rounds up places to visit in Derbyshire and the Peak District this autumn, from scenic viewpoints to historic sites and filming inspirations. The featured locations include Curbar Edge, Baslow Edge and…
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Chester Green Christmas Craft Fair returns with handmade gifts, festive treats and local cheer
The fifth Chester Green Christmas Craft Fair will take place on November 21 at Chester Green Community Centre in Derby, featuring 30 local stallholders selling handmade gifts, festive food and seasonal treats. The free…
Agyemang and 24 other Derby County players set for extra training in major boost
Derby County are expected to use the international break for extra training, with most of the squad available to manager John Eustace. Striker Patrick Agyemang, sidelined since April with a serious knee injury, has…
POLL: Will Derby County fight off the threat of relegation? Have your say
Derby County remain in the Championship relegation zone despite a recent win over Bolton Wanderers, leaving the club five points from safety on 10 points. Manager John Eustace says the Rams are in a relegation fight…
Robber's con tactic as he subjected victims to 'terrifying ordeals' in streets
Remar Junor has been jailed for three years and six months after pleading guilty to three robberies and two attempted robberies in Derby. The offences took place in Littleover and Mickleover between August 5 and 7, when…
Derbyshire detective who stole more than £85k from police force jailed
Former Derbyshire detective Michelle Reason has been jailed after admitting she stole more than £85,000 from the police force. While working as an exhibits officer on a specialist drugs team, she took £87,174, €1,629…
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Derbyshire dad buries Boeing 737 in his garden to build party room
Dave Billings, an engineer from Hilton, Derbyshire, has buried a decommissioned Boeing 737-500 fuselage in his back garden. Purchased for £4,000, the aircraft is being transformed into a unique subterranean party room…
Dad buries Boeing 737 in back garden to build secret bunker
Engineer Dave Billings has buried the fuselage of a scrapped Boeing 737-500 beneath his garden in Hilton, Derbyshire, after buying it for £4,000 on Facebook. The 45-year-old plans to turn the aircraft into an…
Man celebrates first bodybuilding contest win at 61
Ian Fox, a 61-year-old from Selsey, has achieved a remarkable victory by winning the over 50s category at the PCA First Timers bodybuilding competition in Derby. Encouraged by his coach at Imperium Strength Fitness, Fox…
Selsey man in his 60s wins maiden bodybuilding competition
Ian Fox, a 61-year-old from Selsey, West Sussex, won the over-50s category at the PCA First Timers bodybuilding competition in Derby last weekend. Encouraged by his coach at Imperium Strength Fitness in Chichester, Fox…
Market Hall struggles continue as forecast loss increases by thousands
Derby Market Hall’s forecast loss has risen to £375,000 by the end of the second quarter, according to newly published council papers. The restored Grade II listed venue was previously expected to lose £338,000, largely…
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Nurofen Plus addiction left mum fighting for life
Nicola Zawadzki says a miscarriage in 2002 led to dependence on codeine painkillers and, later, Nurofen Plus. The 46-year-old from Derby said she took as many as 32 tablets at once and obtained supplies by visiting…
12h Chesterfield dance-a-thon set to help victims of domestic abuse
Chesterfield dance fitness instructor and domestic abuse survivor Mel Evans Worth is organising a 12-hour dance-a-thon at Tupton Community Garden on Saturday, Nov. 14. Donations will support Women’s Aid, which helps…
'Why I buried a plane in my garden'
A Derbyshire resident explains why they buried a plane in their garden in a short BBC video. The report is part of the BBC’s local coverage of the unusual project in the county. The video is listed as recently published…
Dad buys plane fuselage and buries it in garden to use as party bunker
Derbyshire engineer Dave Billings has added a decommissioned Boeing 737 fuselage to the underground bunker he is building beneath his home in Hilton. He bought the aircraft shell online and spent £4,000 transporting it…
Fine margins go against Grantham in narrow away reversal
Grantham Town fell to a 2-0 defeat against Mickleover in a Northern Premier League Midlands Division match. Despite a solid performance in foggy conditions, Grantham conceded a goal in each half. Player-boss Mitch…
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Derby County to miss Paul Warne reunion in plan for international break
Derby County manager John Eustace is using the current international break to allow his squad to recover from a series of injuries. Following a morale-boosting victory over Bolton, the team aims to regroup before their…
Detective stole more than £85,000 from force safe to pay for car and holiday
Former detective Michelle Reason has been sentenced after stealing over £85,000 from a Derbyshire police force safe. Reason, who had privileged access to seized criminal funds, siphoned the money over several years to…
Dad buries Boeing 737 in garden to create secret underground bunker
An engineer in Derbyshire has buried a decommissioned Boeing 737 in his garden to create a subterranean entertainment space and nuclear shelter. Dave Billings purchased the aircraft for £4,000 and spent over £50,000 on…
Ancient bridge in Peak District village could be closed until 2028
The historic Froggatt Bridge in the Peak District is expected to remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians until March 2028. Derbyshire County Council shut the Grade II listed structure in August after investigations…