Category : Local

'Absolute nonsense' to claim longer pub hours would boost footfall says Derby landlord

The Government has published a review which potentially relaxes licensing rules which it believes will help pubs to 'thrive'

Bid to spark action on former Willington Power Station site which closed more than 25 years ago

Willington Power Station closed in 1999 and it remains derelict despite several previous development plans

Derbyshire doctor who committed prescription fraud can return to work

His conviction arose from events in 2018, when colleagues confronted him over prescription concerns

Plans for 350 new homes in Derby suburb met with backlash

Developers intend to build on a site consisting of fields which had previously been used for pasture

Bonfire Night firework displays taking place in Derby and Derbyshire in 2025

Guy Fawkes' Night takes place on a Wednesday this year - so expect two weekends packed with activity

Man, 74, given hefty fine for illegally disposing waste across the East Midlands

On one occasion Thomas Reilly was caught red-handed

Police Hunt After Dozens Of Sheep Stolen From Farmers' Fields In Matlock

Officers have asked residents to look out for 'suspicious activity'

Somebody dumped two cars at Peak District beauty spot. Nobody wants to remove them

They could be set for another winter in the Peak District

Derbyshire village to get new church hall despite parking concerns

One councillor said 'it’s a church hall so it’s got God on its side'

Man injured following alleged assault in a Chaddesden street

A woman has appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court

New Stores Road depot will help prevent 'two-tier workforce' conditions among council workers

The chief executive welcomed improved facilities for staff as new depot given design money

Council Commits To Selling Fresh Produce At Market Hall After Only Butcher Exits

It's a big blow following a £35m refurbishment that's been criticised for not having enough traditional stalls

Council to 'consider' injunction to end use of Long Eaton asylum seeker hotel

The Best Western hotel in Long Eaton is currently used to accommodate 161 asylum seekers

Schools send panicked emails as accidental porn link found in Spy Dog books

It came after a weblink inside the books - written by a Derby author - took readers to an explicit and inappropriate site

Derbyshire's Reform team defends increasing chief exec salary to £201k

The chief executive salary at Derbyshire County Council had been criticised by Reform in May but they have now increased it