Category : Local

Derbyshire village's 'last green space' could be lost as homes plan tipped for approval

The 17-acre series of fields off Swadlincote Lane in Castle Gresley are set to be turned into housing

Derbyshire police officer avoids losing job after repeatedly abusing emergency staff

Constable Jolan Gallimore's actions - on several occasions - amounted to gross misconduct

Three men convicted over mass violence at kabaddi tournament

The large-scale fight involved machetes and guns

Plan to move Derbyshire town library to new modern premises set to be scrapped at 11th hour

Clay Cross Library had been due to move from Kenning Park to new premises Market Street

Planners look to Derby's Asda Island for cyclist and walker upgrades

Overnight surveys of the area are scheduled to go ahead in January, and the information gathered will help develop a future improvement scheme

Two Derby homes boarded up by police after crime and drug use

They've been boarded up and won't see daylight for the next three months

Aftermath of 'explosion' at industrial estate revealed as investigations continue

Three casualties were assessed at the scene by paramedics

Reform-run council considers scrapping entire direct delivery of adult education service

All options are being explored for the future of the service

Homes on former Derbyshire prisoner of war camp get final approval

Plans have been reduced over time with now 160 homes set to be built on site

New law change for households without driveways set to come into effect

The move will make it 'easier and cheaper' for some motorists

Reform UK narrowly wins snap by-election after councillor's resignation

A lower turn-out was seen just seven months after the May local elections

It's been five years since the church fire. The rebuild has been an epic effort

A monumental effort from churchgoers means that there is good news on the horizon for All Saints' Church in Mackworth

Mayor insists Budget will help get 60,000 people into work across region

Claire Ward has dismissed that more welfare spending will hinder employment

No danger to wider public as police investigate unexplained death in Derby

Anyone who can help with inquiries is urged to contact Derbyshire police

Ilkeston sex attacker raped teen boy in park as he walked home from fair

Anthony Lanchester then sexually abused a second young boy in a different park