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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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Traders targeted in 'aggressive' refund scam

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Derbyshire traders targeted in 'aggressive' refund scam
Police are warning businesses and tradespeople following a series of scam reports in recent days.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Bare-knuckle boxing in the spotlight ahead of Derby event

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Bare-knuckle boxing: Is the sport irresponsible or misunderstood?
As Derby's Vaillant Live arena prepares to host a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event, BBC Sport looks at the debate around the controversial combat sport.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Liver disease support group set up in mum's memory

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Ripley liver disease support group set up by grieving daughter
Lizzie Adcock started the group in Derbyshire after losing two loved ones to the disease.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Rail disruption expected due to drainage work

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Railway delay warning over drainage work in Derbyshire
Network Rail said the work to upgrade the reliability of equipment could cause disruption.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Christmas 'cancelled' after lights taken from tree

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Christmas 'cancelled' in Chaddesden after lights removed from tree
Jerry Pearce told the BBC he was made aware lights in Chaddesden Park had been removed from a tree.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Council agrees deal to share former grammar school

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Council agrees deal to share former Heanor Grammar School
The borough council said on Thursday it had reached an agreement with Derbyshire County Council.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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Mobility scooter rider dies following crash

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Mobility scooter rider dies following crash in Ilkeston
A 78-year-old man died overnight after the crash in Chalons Way in Ilkeston on Thursday.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Company boss jailed for £80,000 Covid loan fraud

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Derby company boss jailed for £80,000 Covid loan fraud
Temidola Ojelabi transferred the money to his personal bank accounts, the Insolvency Service said.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Worker 'shocked' as group vandalises takeaway

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Worker 'shocked' as group vandalises Ilkeston takeaway
Derbyshire Constabulary is investigating after paint was thrown and windows damaged at a takeaway.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Mobility scooter rider seriously injured in crash

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Mobility scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries in crash
Police make an arrest after a mobility scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Man denies damaging properties in explosion case

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Man denies damaging properties in connection with Alvaston explosion
Paul Solway, 57, of no fixed abode, is set to go on trial next year, a court hears.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Rail passengers concerned about timetable changes

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East Midlands Railway passengers concerned about Matlock timetable changes
Major changes to rail timetables start this weekend but passengers on one line are unhappy.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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'Entertaining' or 'irresponsible'? The rise of bare-knuckle boxing

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Bare-knuckle boxing: Is the sport irresponsible or misunderstood?
As Derby's Vaillant Live arena prepares to host a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event, BBC Sport looks at the debate around the controversial combat sport.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Reservoir 'plug holes' roar again as drought ends

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Derbyshire reservoir 'plug holes' roar again as drought ends
The huge overspill drains come into use after record rainfall brought water levels back up.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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'Entertaining' or 'irresponsible'? The rise of bare-knuckle boxing

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Bare-knuckle boxing: Is the sport irresponsible or misunderstood?
As Derby's Vaillant Live arena prepares to host a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) event, BBC Sport looks at the debate around the controversial combat sport.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Hospital teams 'ready' for winter flu spike

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Derby and Burton hospital teams 'ready' for winter flu spike
Experts warn of a surge in flu cases - but NHS staff in Derby and Burton say they have a plan.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Christmas 'cancelled' after lights taken from tree

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Christmas 'cancelled' in Chaddesden after lights removed from tree
Jerry Pearce told the BBC he was made aware lights in Chaddesden Park had been removed from a tree.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Council agrees deal to share former grammar school

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Council agrees deal to share former Heanor Grammar School
The borough council said on Thursday it had reached an agreement with Derbyshire County Council.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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MP to 'keep pressure up' on farming inheritance tax

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MP John Whitby to 'keep pressure up' on farmers' inheritance tax
The Labour MP abstained in a post-Budget vote on the changes in Parliament last week.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Council's adult care boss defends beds switch

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Derbyshire's adult care boss defends beds switch
Campaigners are unhappy that beds in Belper for people leaving hospital have been relocated.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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RAF veteran to launch support service for ex-forces

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RAF veteran to launch support service for ex-forces in Buxton
Building Bridges will offer accommodation and counselling for people leaving the military.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Company boss jailed for £80,000 Covid loan fraud

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Derby company boss jailed for £80,000 Covid loan fraud
Temidola Ojelabi transferred the money to his personal bank accounts, the Insolvency Service said.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Warning as drivers seen queuing on level crossing

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Warning as drivers seen queuing on level crossing near Willington
Police say drivers have been stopping on the crossing in a village in south Derbyshire.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Mobility scooter rider seriously injured in crash

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Mobility scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries in crash
Police make an arrest after a mobility scooter rider suffers life-threatening injuries.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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CCTV shows suspected drink-driver smash into tree

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CCTV shows suspected drink-driver smash into tree in Bolsover
The driver's arrest came during the first week of Derbyshire Police's Christmas crackdown.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM