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News, stories, and updates from the county of Derbyshire, UK - we originally started this service on the bird app in 2012 and now happily here on Bluesky

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Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1h

Concerns raised over lack of parking for new homes

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Concerns raised over lack of parking for new Derby apartments

A plan to develop a former police station in Osmaston has been approved.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1h

Stretch of Snake Pass shut after crash

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Stretch of Snake Pass in Peak District shut after crash

Police say a motorbike and car were involved and are urging motorists to find alternative routes.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 3h

Princess Anne visits estate opened by late Queen

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Princess Anne visits Derby retirement estate opened by late Queen

The Leylands Estate, for retired retail workers, was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 3h

Diwali celebrations give Derby Market Hall a boost

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Diwali celebrations give Derby Market Hall a boost

More than 1,000 people celebrated Diwali at the venue, the council said.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 7h

Angry Rams seek reaction against struggling Norwich

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Derby County: John Eustace seeks reaction against struggling Norwich

Derby County manager John Eustace wants the Rams' to channel their anger at their no-show at Oxford into their encounter against Norwich on Tuesday.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 16h

New building planned at Rolls-Royce site in Derby

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New building planned at Rolls-Royce site in Derby

The aerospace and defence firm wants to replace "outdated infrastructure" at its Sinfin A site.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 16h

Woman runs 260 miles to parents' home in 10 days

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Derbyshire woman runs 260 miles to parents' home in 10 days

Ms Hill says the idea was a "joke" at first, but has now raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 18h

New role for former nightclub sultan statue

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New role for former Derby nightclub sultan of Zanzibar statue

There will be a new home for the sultan statue which used to grace the Zanzibar club.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 18h

Police solve 'crocodile' find after snappy appeal

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Police solve 'crocodile' find in Derbyshire after snappy appeal

Police say reports of a "dumped crocodile" turned out to be a stuffed taxidermy model.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Motorcyclist injured in Snake Pass crash

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after Peak District Snake Pass crash

The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and no arrests were made, police say.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Union ballots for strike action over university cuts

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Union ballots for strike action over cuts at the University of Derby

The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 265 full-time equivalent job losses.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Opening date set for hospital's new car park

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Opening date set for Royal Derby Hospital's new car park

The new five-storey facility will create an additional 500 parking spaces.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Reform cabinet member resigns from county council

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Reform UK cabinet member resigns from Derbyshire County Council

Jack Bradley, who was in charge of special educational needs provision, has stepped down.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Padel courts open in place of former market

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Padel courts open in place of Derby's Eagle Market

The courts are part of a wider £5m development which also includes a skatepark.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 1d

Far-right extremists jailed for terror plots

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Far-right extremists jailed for terror plots

Three Nazi-worshipping extremists convicted of terror offences are sentenced.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 2d

Stretch of Snake Pass shut after crash

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Stretch of Snake Pass in Peak District shut after crash

Police say a motorbike and car were involved and are urging motorists to find alternative routes.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 2d

Ex-BBC journalist denies rape charges

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Former BBC Radio Derby journalist Jack Tymon denies rape charges

The 27-year-old is accused of committing the offences against two women in late 2017.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 2d

Diwali celebrations give Derby Market Hall a boost

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Diwali celebrations give Derby Market Hall a boost

More than 1,000 people celebrated Diwali at the venue, the council said.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 2d

Council's £900k project to improve rural broadband

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Council's £900k project to improve rural broadband in Derbyshire

The authority says the funding is to improve broadband in "hard to reach" and rural areas.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 2d

Woman runs 260 miles to parents' home in 10 days

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Derbyshire woman runs 260 miles to parents' home in 10 days

Ms Hill says the idea was a "joke" at first, but has now raised thousands of pounds for charity.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 2d

Businesses 'gutted' as council forces them to vacate

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Businesses 'gutted' as council forces them to vacate Derbyshire site

The council says businesses were asked to immediately vacate the site due to safety concerns.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 3d

Police solve 'crocodile' find after snappy appeal

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Police solve 'crocodile' find in Derbyshire after snappy appeal

Police say reports of a "dumped crocodile" turned out to be a stuffed taxidermy model.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 3d

Saving failing bike firm 'a schoolboy's dream'

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Saving failing bike firm 'a schoolboy's dream'

Mercian Cycles is relocating to a larger premises after being bought out of liquidation last year.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 3d

Union ballots for strike action over university cuts

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Union ballots for strike action over cuts at the University of Derby

The BBC understands the redundancy proposals involve 265 full-time equivalent job losses.

Derbyshire @derbyshireuk.bsky.social · 3d

Former pub set to be turned into dental surgery

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Former Brimington pub to be turned into dental surgery

Plans say the proposed surgery would provide "important health benefits".