Category : Local

'End Of An Era' As Well-Known Sports And Leisure Company Closes After 33 Years

Staff have been made redundant and the decision has prompted an outpouring of support online

Man, 72, dies in tragic Derby house fire

The Sinfin street was cordoned off by the police and residents were not allowed to go to their homes

Water rescue team sent to Derby city centre bridge

A large emergency services presence is in place at Exeter Bridge, near the Council House and the Quad

Three men jailed after mass brawl during sports game in Derby

Violence broke out between two groups of people during a kabbadi tournament in Alvaston

Fire crews rush to Derby street as residents told they can't go home

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it is in attendance

Peak District Authority Issues Update As Staff Take Voluntary Redundancies

'It is extremely regrettable that the authority is being put into a position where it has had to make such difficult decisions'

Bustler Market bids 'sad' farewell to long-term home set for demolition

It'll be hosting a big Christmas party to celebrate the end of an era - but says it's having difficulty finding a new home

Derby City Council leader reveals she's had death threats as she launches anti-hate drive

Councillor Nadine Peatfield said: 'For the first time ever I’ve personally received two death threats this year. That’s unheard of and that’s never been experienced before'

Swadlincote Hairdressers Banned After Raking In £32k Covid Loans They Were Not Entitled To

They claimed their business had a turnover of £200,000 when it had only made £65,000

More Than 1,000 Children Facing Wait For Hearing Aid Appointments In Derby

An expansion plan by NHS bosses has emerged to help tackle the backlog

Man charged following suspected arson attack at Ripley charity shop

Emergency services were called to reports of a fire at the shop in the early hours of December 2

Residents warned to 'keep windows and doors closed' as fire breaks out in Derby city centre

A street near the railway station has been cordoned off by police

Derby road was closed due to building fire near railway station

Residents reported seeing 'thick black smoke' in the Railway Terrace area

'Do Not Approach' Warning Issued After Inmate Climbs Fence At Derbyshire Prison And Escapes

Ethan Black has been in prison since 2006 and is serving an indeterminate sentence

Derbyshire council apologises after automated phoneline causes distress for families affected by care home closures

Derbyshire County Council has announced it is closing eight care homes