Derby and Derbyshire News
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Man sentenced for starting fire that killed cat
Blake Parry put a burning object through a window after an argument with the occupier.
Road closed after sinkhole opens up
Motorists have been advised to avoid the road in Swadlincote after the void appeared.
'Horrible Harry' has world boxing stage in sight
Welterweight boxer 'Horrible' Harry Scarff is one fight away from a shot at the IBF world title as he prepares for this month's final eliminator.
Pupils miss classes as school cyber attacks rise
Two schools in Derbyshire were forced to stay closed for an extra day after the Easter break.
Man jailed over far-right terror documents
Adrian Monk's former home was raided by officers last year and a cache of documents recovered.
Hotel defaults on £11.4m council loan
The council says the hotel has had "weaker than anticipated revenues" since the Covid pandemic.
All lanes reopen after M1 crash
The motorway was partially blocked southbound at junction 30 at Barlborough, but is now reopen.
Concern over return of hospital resignation scheme
Union members fear the scheme's reintroduction could lead to staff shortages.
Doomed high ropes now set to reopen at city park
The council feared it would have to dismantle the attraction but a new operator has stepped in.
Scrapyard to close after more than a century
Loyal customers of Albert Looms have been thanked for their support over the years.
Town says goodbye to 'legendary' bodybuilder
Friends say Val Lawrence was a larger-than-life character who touched many people's lives.
Consultation to end for coal mine solar farm plans
A previous plan was approved but never happened after government subsidies were withdrawn.
'Horrible Harry' has world boxing stage in sight
Welterweight boxer 'Horrible' Harry Scarff is one fight away from a shot at the IBF world title as he prepares for a final eliminator.
The Blaze beat Western Storm by four wickets
Eve Jones makes an unbeaten 136 to lead Central Sparks to victory over Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
Seales leads Sussex to win over Derbyshire
Jayden Seales takes 5-29 as Sussex bowl out Derbyshire for 109 to win their Championship game by an innings and 124 runs.
Wilson beats Gilbert to reach second Crucible final
Kyren Wilson claims a comfortable 17-11 win over David Gilbert as he reached his second World Championship final at the Crucible Theatre.
The Blaze defeat Northern Diamonds
Sunrisers top the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy table after defeating Central Sparks by five wickets at Kidderminster.
Alfreton Town 1-1 Cambridge
Michael Gash's injury-time penalty secures Cambridge a point at Alfreton Town in the Blue Square Bet Premier.
Rams recall Gjokaj from Carlisle
Derby County recall defender Valentin Gjokaj from his loan spell at League One club Carlisle United.
Brailsford named 2012 top coach
British Cycling performance director Dave Brailsford is named BBC Sport's coach of the year at the awards in London.
Brailsford likes Wiggins dilemma
Bradley Wiggins's desire to defend his Tour de France title gives coach Dave Brailsford a problem he will "relish".
Robber jailed for at least 40 years for PC murder
Piran Ditta Khan, 75, receives a life term for his part in the killing of Sharon Beshenivsky.
'My drink was spiked - now I have a brain injury'
Simone White is still struggling to walk or talk after the suspected spiking in a city centre bar.
Man who killed mobility scooter rider, 87, detained
Lee Byer stabbed Thomas O'Halloran in the neck and chest by in a "motiveless" attack.
Three companies fined after man hit by falling skips
Engineer Ivan Weightman suffered multiple fractures and broken bones at a factory in Carlisle.
Murder plot couple asked friend for help, trial told
A trial witness says she was "appalled" when the pair suggested killing the woman in a car crash.
Lawnmower first purchase for £1m Lotto winner
The woman who won the lottery says she also wants to use the money to buy a bungalow.
Tunnel of love? Cautious adders get a helping hand
The local wildlife trust hopes the tunnels will boost the reptile's numbers by encouraging mating.
Non-surgeon removed gall bladders at hospital
The Royal College of Surgeons expresses alarm over the practice at Walsall Manor.
Legacy funeral firm to be dissolved over debts
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors owed more than £40,000 in unpaid council fees, a court heard.
Teacher told me she could not get pregnant - boy
A boy tells a court a teacher got pregnant with his baby after telling him she could not conceive.
Just Stop Oil pair guilty over Crucible protest
Eddie Whittingham and Margaret Reid are found guilty following a one-day trial in Sheffield.
Olly's dad 'thrilled and terrified' for Eurovision
David Thornton says representing the UK on Saturday is something his son "was born to do".