Category : Local

Derby Market Hall reduces opening hours months after £35m reopening

The council says the decision has been made after 'carefully monitoring footfall and gathering feedback from both the public and market vendors'

'Mass-marketing' drug dealer found with machete and 100-plus wraps in Derbyshire town centre

Cocaine mixed with another substance was found during a stop and search

JCB machine that fixes potholes in eight minutes heading to Derbyshire roads

There are an estimated 66,000 potholes in Derbyshire and the county has been dubbed the pothole capital of England

Former Methodist church leader in court accused of sexual offences

He has been charged with seven counts of sexual assault across five different counties

More than 500 Labubu dolls seized from city centre pose serious safety risk

Out of the eight stores visited by the council, seven were found to be selling the counterfeit dolls - as well as 'Disney' items

People to have a big say on Derby's taxi trade in key decision

Taxi drivers are fearing for their futures if a controversial council rule is not overturned

'What's the point' say critics over lack of dog fouling and BBQ fines as ban extended

Derbyshire Dales District Council has not carried out any enforcement for the powers it adopted three years ago over BBQs, fires or dog fouling

Derby Festé 2025: Full line up of street performers and events at free city festival

The council has promised a 'vibrant' mix of circus, dance and interactive theatre

East Midlands Mayor can't promise Derby-Nottingham tram link will happen

The tram line was recently called 'a key growth zone' - but there is uncertainty

Complaints of headaches and a strong smell in Derby street lead police to 'huge' discovery

The grow was dangerous and could have had 'potentially fatal consequences', say police

Man charged in connection with reports of assault on woman in Derby

She was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries

Derbyshire's policing chief admits challenges over lack of public trust and resources

Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire’s police and crime commissioner, has faced tough questions from councillors

Historic Derbyshire rugby club wins approval for modern new clubhouse

The new clubhouse would be built on a ground Matlock Rugby Club has used for nearly 100 years

Former BBC Radio Derby presenter in court on rape charges

The 27-year-old did not enter any pleas at the city hearing

Charity bosses make 'difficult decision' to close Derby shop later this year

A spokesperson said it was 'not viable' to commit to another lease