Category : Local

Concerns that new Derby special needs school is 'not suitable' for pupils

But the council says the planning process 'will determine if the site meets the necessary requirements'

Drivers blast council for 'absolute joke' road closure

One driver claimed their 15-minute journey had taken over an hour to complete

Residents terrified as Derby street goes into 'lockdown' after reports of gunshot

Unconfirmed reports from locals are saying that a bullet hole has been found in a car on the street

Derby 'Shooting' Live Updates As Cordon In Place After Reports Of Shot Being Fired

The focus of investigations appears to be a silver car

Cordon in place more than 22 hours after police called to reports of shot being fired in Derby street

One man has been arrested on suspicion of affray

Derbyshire County Council agrees to new two-layer authority with north and south split

Councillors voted by a majority to agree in principle to the proposal

Cash-strapped Derbyshire council 'battening down the hatches' after two ‘horrendous’ years

Councillors said they are concerned that problems with adult social care and children’s services still appear to be unresolved

Huge new warehouses in 'core Golden Triangle' could create 1,700 jobs

The local authority fears the traffic impact from a planned Mercia Park expansion

Derby's newest entertainment venue has attracted 28,000 people so far

The new £45.8 million Becketwell venue, near the Hairy Dog and Bar One, started to take shape several years after the Assembly Rooms ceased to operate

A cop fears he'll lose his job over speeding. The courts dismissed his plea

PC Stuart Hind was snapped speeding twice in the same day

Plans For Newbuilds In Grounds Of Historic Quarndon Mansion Formerly Owned By Birds Bakery Chain Family

The current owners of Quarndon Hall want to build up to three newbuild houses in its grounds and convert two buildings into two further houses

Derby street sealed off amid reports of 'shooting'

A large police presence was reported in the area on Wednesday night (July 16)

Derby leader blames others for situation that led to broad-daylight robbery

She blamed 'decades of austerity taking their toll'

BBQ, dog show and beer at Derbyshire village's fete this weekend - plus cakes

There will also be a plant stall, and a bouncy castle for the kids to enjoy (shoes off please)

Battery warning issued after spate of Derbyshire fires including Allenton blaze

A fire caused by a mobility scooter battery sparked worry in a Derby suburb earlier this month