Category : Local

New housing plans near Belper could risk UNESCO World Heritage Site status, say officials

The plans are for only nine house in Blackbrook, near Belper, but officials fear their impact will be greater than the site itself

New Derby gaming venue set to open after row over former Santander bank location

Work is taking place at the former city centre bank branch on St Peter’s Street

Download Festival 2025: Latest Met Office forecast as Donington Park event approaches

It's a changeable forecast so come prepared for anything - wind, sun and rain

Ashbourne Reborn Team Announces Additional Drop-in Meetings

Locals can voice their opinions and learn about the £15.9m Ashbourne Reborn Town Centre development. New loading bay and wider pavement on St John Street Ashbourne With the town's revamp in progress, additional drop-ins have been scheduled for th...

Human Remains Found In Normanton As Part Of Izabela Zablocka Murder Investigation

Police have now rearrested a woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder

Responsible Wild Bird Feeding: A Backyard Guide

Humans have always had a connection to the birds around us throughout the world. Ancient Egyptians dedicated fields to feeding Peregrine Falcons and the African Sacred Ibis, and Hindu writings describe “bhutayajna”, the act of providing food for bird...

Rolls-Royce plant in Raynesway set to play pivotal role in nation's nuclear submarine defence

It will produce the nuclear reactors for up to 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines from the late 2030s - five more than currently planned

Developer illegally chopped town trees for 'exclusive' house

'They have just done what they wanted regardless of planning law,' said one councillor

Five Arrested After Assault In Ilkeston Leaves Teenager Hospitalised

The victim remains in a critical condition after the incident

Man attacked outside Derby city centre bar as police issue appeal

The victim suffered serious injuries and went to hospital

Former Derbyshire police inspector denies causing psychologist's death

Michael Cooper faces trial next summer

City centre adult golf venue goes into administration after closure earlier this year

It opened its doors for the first time back in 2019

Mum left in agony and housebound after 40-year eczema treatment - now she's warning others

Karyn Flett has been using topical steroids to control her eczema since she was 10 years old but she says the creams have "ruined" her life

This Major Road In Busy Derbyshire Town Will Be Closed For Three Weeks

Severn Trent has apologised for the disruption the works may cause

Fears battery farm plans could surround Derbyshire villages with 'Trump-like border fences'

South Derbyshire is seeing an influx in plans for electricity battery farms including in Drakelow, Twyford, Findern and Egginton