11-year-old Chaddesden pupil's 'vibrant' imagination is helping him to write short stories and a book
Tharun Selvaruban, 11, is a pupil at Beaufort Primary School in Chaddesden and recently came runner-up in the Derby Book ...
Construction of major £75million plan for 'eyesore' Derby site set to start this summer
Construction of a new £75 million housing, leisure and business complex in Derby to replace a known “eyesore” site for decades could start within months. Bosses of Wavensmere Homes and owner of the ...
Derby footbridge closed for 'essential maintenance', says council
A temporary footbridge has been closed so “essential maintenance” can be carried out. Works have been taking place at Walter’s Walkway at Old Lane, Darley Abbey. This is the “emergency” bridge which ...
Teen 'slashed' in Derby attack, police appeal for CCTV footage
Derbyshire police confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was treated for slash wounds after officers were called to Slack Lane, near Uttoxeter Old Road, on Saturday (May 4) evening. Police received a report ...
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Green Party and Reform UK popularity showcased during East Midlands Mayor race
The race to become the first East Midlands Mayor has showcased the significant presence both the Green Party and Reform UK have managed to secure in the region. Both parties were unsuccessful in ...
Driving with a bowl of water on the front passenger seat could save you money
A bowl of water on the seat beside you could you save you fuel and help with the cost of living crisis. The handy tip has ...
Chris Wilder hails Derby County transfer 'one of the club's best deals' as contract decision looms
The latest Derby County news from DerbyshireLive as contract questions arise ahead of the summer transfer market ...
Fly-tipping Vauxhall crushed as council issues strong warning
A vehicle believed to be involved in multiple fly-tipping incidents has been seized and destroyed by a Derbyshire council. The Vauxhall Insignia was crushed at Arleston Lane, Barrow upon Trent, as ...
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Boy told to stay out of sunlight this summer after reaction to weed
A nursery tot suffered such severe burns from giant hogweed that he must wear long-sleeved tops and avoid sunlight throughout his final summer of freedom before starting school. Autumn and Steven ...
Prison officer and ex-soldier sent vile sex messages to 14-year-old girl
A prison officer, former soldier and rugby coach, sent vile sex messages to a 14-year-old girl including telling her to “do what you are told”. Nottingham Crown Court heard how Andrew Marriott also ...
Burton rumours, and more rumours, but that's all for now
If any of several rumours come to fruition, there will be big changes with Burton Albion this summer. But, as things stand, that is all they are, rumours, to those of us not part of the club’s inner ...
Baby to be taken from mother who hid boyfriend with history of sexual abuse in shed
A council will take a baby from their mother following a persistent “pattern of dishonesty” including hiding her boyfriend, who has a history of sexual abuse, in a shed. During a hearing at Derby ...