Derby and Derbyshire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Derby and Derbyshire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
'Binnie the Pooh' aims to get removed bins back
A man who describes himself as the village crier starts a campaign to get car park bins returned.
Widow finds smart motorway tech figures 'traumatic'
A BBC investigation found tech behind England's smart motorway network regularly stops working.
Speed camera campaign after four killed in a year
Since a recent double fatal crash on a Derbyshire road, a parish council has been monitoring speeds.
'Hero' Alfie, 9, saves neighbour from house fire
Alfie's mother says he did not panic when he was woken in the night by a smoke alarm.
Derby beat Carlisle to seal Championship return
Derby seal promotion to the Championship with a poised and polished victory against already relegated Carlisle at a jubilant Pride Park.
Club angry as wedding forces play-off game to move
Shirebrook Town says it "cannot believe" it's been told to play a crucial match at a neutral ground.
'We are learning how to act as coral midwives'
A team at the University of Derby is at the forefront of a race to save our coral reefs.
Why is the East Midlands electing a mayor?
Voters in the region are being asked to pick a mayor in May - but how has this come about?
As it happened: East Midlands mayoral candidates debate
The candidates for the first-ever East Midlands mayoral election take part in a debate.
East Midlands mayoral candidate: Claire Ward
Claire Ward is a former MP and served under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
East Midlands mayoral candidate: Ben Bradley
Council leader and Tory MP Ben Bradley says if elected, the role of mayor would be his only job.
East Midlands mayoral candidate: Helen Tamblyn-Saville
Helen Tamblyn-Saville says if elected, no decision would be made without considering the environment.
East Midlands mayoral candidate: Alan Graves
Reform UK's Alan Graves wants to abolish the East Midlands mayoral role.
East Midlands mayoral candidate: Frank Adlington-Stringer
Frank Adlington-Stringer is the youngest candidate in the race for East Midlands mayor.
East Midlands mayoral candidate: Matthew Relf
Matthew Relf says he would leave the Ashfield Independents group if elected as mayor.
Secret bands confirmed for Download Festival
Acoustic sets by unannounced acts are included in the Leicestershire festival's District X line-up.
New recovery hub opens for drug and alcohol support
The new space is to give individuals and families a place to get additional help and support.
Dispersal order in force in city centre for 48 hours
Police say the order will be in place until Sunday in an effort to combat anti-social behaviour.
Derelict city centre railway site to be transformed
New homes and commercial units are set to be built at Friar Gate Goods Yard in Derby.
Studio where Spice Girls sang moves to Peak District
Steelworks Studios moved to Great Longstone, in Derbyshire, from its home of 28 years in Sheffield.
No play possible at Yorkshire and Leicestershire
Overnight rain means no play is possible on day three of Yorkshire v Derbyshire and Leicestershire v Northants.
Derby promotion 'emotionally exhausting' - Warne
Boss Paul Warne says Derby County's return to the Championship has left him emotionally exhausted.
Derby beat Carlisle to seal Championship return
Derby seal promotion to the Championship with a poised and polished victory against already relegated Carlisle at a jubilant Pride Park.
Burton avoid drop despite final-day mauling
Burton avoid dropping into League Two despite a heavy final-day defeat at already relegated Fleetwood.
Gilbert leads as Milkins struggles and throws cue
David Gilbert needs one more frame to move into the quarter-finals of the World Championship as opponent Robert Milkins struggles.
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".
Second death after 'unusually strong' heroin alert
Devon and Cornwall Police say they suspect heroin has been combined with another substance.
Skydiving board to investigate parachutist's death
A man in his 40s was found at an industrial estate in County Durham on Saturday.
The bluebell woodland turned 'desolate wasteland'
Campaigners say a petition calling for officials to clean-up the woods has hit 6,500 signatures.
'We will lose our people and become a dead town'
Campaigners say any new tax raised from second homes must be spent on affordable housing for locals.
Conservatives left 'speechless' after MP's defection
Dan Poulter's decision is significant for a county that has been politically dominated by the Tories.
Police widen search in torso murder investigation
Police search four areas in their inquiry into the discovery of a man?s torso at a nature reserve.
Sci-fi scarecrows on show in annual village event
More than 50 sci-fi scarecrows are on display for the annual Wray Scarecrow Festival.
Island rumbled by 1.7 magnitude earthquake
Earthquake experts said its epicentre was about 6 miles offshore.
The cleaner whose videos are watched by millions
The New Forest mother-of-four says her children are "baffled" by her popularity on TikTok.
One million people at risk of Thames crossing fines
National Highways says less than half of toll account holders have updated their details correctly.
Performer hurt in Blackpool Tower circus fall
The performer has been treated for a wrist injury by emergency services.
'Most haunted pub' enjoys boon in visitors
Paranormal enthusiasts join a BBC One Show crew at the 800-year-old inn which only opens at night.