Derby Telegraph
Dozens of new apartments will form part of plans for new city skyline
PROGRESS is being made to bring dozens more of new homes to a rejuvenated part of Derby city centre. The Becketwell area has seen major change in recent years, with new apartments built and the Vaillant Live performance arena as part of a huge £200...
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Councillors protest at plan for 750 homes in villages
RESIDENTS have called for speed cameras on one of Derby’s busiest roads after two serious crashes brought the area to a halt this week. Warwick Avenue residents have reported “boy racers” and “road rage” along the road.
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City is among worst areas in UK for ‘Neets’
NEW figures show Derby has a higher percentage of 16- to 18-year-olds seeking education or employment. Of a cohort of more than 7,000, more than 500 are classed as not in education, employment or training (Neet) or unknown – one of the highest ratios...
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Police officer injured, man stabbed and several arrests in night of violence
A POLICE officer was injured as he tried to tackle a suspected motorcycle thief and seven arrests were made following a street fight in which one man suffered life-threatening stab wounds. The two separate events happened within an hour of each other...
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Mayor’s Visit East Mids campaign launched
MORE than 800 new homes could be built in and around the city in what has been called a “massive overdevelopment”. The city council has approved plans for 350 homes in Littleover. Now a bid for 142 homes has been submitted for land off Rykneld Road....
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Council plan work to stop vehicles from hitting underpass
ACTION could be taken to prevent vehicles hitting a low bridge at a city accident hotspot. The Derwent Street has been hit in both directions dozens of times, despite chains hanging down and warning signs for drivers. The city council are now...
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Teacher lost job after glassing stranger JUDGE DESCRIBED ‘SAD DAY’ FOR DEFENDANT
A TEACHER who smashed a glass into a stranger’s face outside a city pub has been spared jail but lost his job. Derby Crown Court heard how Nathan Ndala, 26, of Osmaston Road, had been outside Molly Malone’s in December, 2025 when he accused a man of...
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Market Hall boss quits as venue set for £338k loss
THE manager of Derby Market Hall has left her role just 18 months after the venue’s multimillion pound revamp. The news came shortly after a critical report forecast a £338,000 loss for the venue by the end of the financial year.
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Jobs boost as Great British Railways HQ is decided
DERBY’S Becketwell zone will be home to Great British Railways (GBR), the Government has today announced. New offices next to the Vaillant Live arena are to house the public body’s headquarters when they are built. Construction is expected to begin...
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PM: ‘Great city’ key in plans to reindustrialise the country
PRIME Minister Andy Burnham says Derby will be a “major beneficiary of the Government’s drive to reindustrialise Britain”. His comments, in response to news of the £1 billion order for 29 electric trains at Alstom, also came in the wake of the city...
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Relief as bridge works take vital step forward
WORKS on a replacement for an unsafe footbridge at Darley Abbey Mills have taken a significant step forward – to the relief of businesses in the area and residents nearby. Concrete piles and a new foundation block are set to be installed this week –...
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Street of change
MORE plans submitted for Sadler Gate’s Grade II-listed buildings have raised hopes of a bright future for the historic Derby street. Earlier this year, plans were unveiled to give the street a facelift. Now, Derby City Council has received an...
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Fraudster stole £55,000 from people she was paid to care for
A “callous” Derby woman stole tens of thousands of pounds from people she was paid to look after. Rebecca Williams was manager at a company which offers supported housing options at locations across the UK, including in Derby. Concerns were raised in...
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Potholes to take priority over removal of tatty flags
RESOURCES at Derbyshire County Council will be directed toward filling potholes rather than removing flags on lampposts, says the councillor in charge of highways. Reform’s Councillor Charlotte Hill spoke out in response to a question from Labour’s...
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Hundreds of new homes bring £2.8m boost
A DEVELOPMENT that is delivering hundreds of new homes is to bring a much-needed £2.8 million boost to local services. Developer Bellway is giving the money in a bid to improve local facilities for people living in and around a Derbyshire village.
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£200m plans for city to bring in 1,000 jobs
A £200MILLION regeneration scheme that could bring up to 1,000 jobs to Derby has moved closer. Anton Rippon remembers... plus, Sammy’s loan to be made permanent SPORT Plans have been submitted for an eight-storey office building at the former...
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Takeaway gets 0* rating and shuts after cockroaches and mice found
A CITY takeaway has closed after an “extensive” cockroach infestation was uncovered by inspectors. New Desi Karahi, in St Thomas Road, Normanton, was given the lowest hygiene rating after being visited multiple times by Derby City Council’s...
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FOR 6 MONTHS Concerns grow over safety of historic building
FEARS have been voiced that a firedamaged historic building in Derby could collapse into the road after scaffolding has been removed. The Grade II-listed Melbourne House, in Osmaston Road, has suffered two fires in 17 months. Scaffolding was put up...
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Masked gang are jailed for more than a century over Dale’s murder
SIX young men have been jailed after the brutal killing of a 21-yearold man in a masked gang attack. Jayden Manion-Roberts, Keenan Hamblett, Ki Grant-Finlayson, Kayin Holmes, Kelci Thompson and Shaylon McCalla were all jailed yesterday over the death...
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Ex-Rams boss has sympathy for collapse of takeover FOR 6 MONTHS* SAVINGS ON YOUR FAVOURITE PAPER Council plans to turn round Market Hall fortunes
A PLAN has been unveiled to turn around Derby’s Market Hall’s fortunes after £338,000 losses were forecast. A review found it opened without clear objectives, and the council will now campaign to find traders that offer what the venue is lacking.
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Could Man City relegation benefit Rams? FOR 6 MONTHS* SAVINGS ON YOUR FAVOURITE PAPER Work on £140m R-R expansion is already under way
A GROUND-breaking ceremony took place at RollsRoyce in Sinfin yesterday as work began on the “largest investment in Derby for over a decade”. Two new buildings will house 320 employees on aerospace work following an announcement by the company on...
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STAY WORTH UP TO £500
A LARGE estate of 350 homes is set to get approval tomorrow - despite 4,000 people signing a petition against the plans. A further 220 letters of objection have been sent to Derby City Council over the planned development, which would eat up land on...
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Chancellor’s full of praise for city as £140m R-R deal revealed
CHANCELLOR John Healey hailed Derby as the “heart of British industry” as Rolls-Royce announced a £300 million investment in its manufacturing and engineering facilities – including £140 million for a Derby site. The company says the new facilities at...
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Report slams response by police to at risk children
A DAMNING new report says that “significant improvements” are needed in how Derbyshire Constabulary responds to children at risk of harm. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services issued a stark warning after it deemed the...
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Driver jailed after caravan chase left man dead
A DRIVER has been jailed after being involved in a police pursuit in which another man died. Police pursued a BMW X5 towing a caravan after reports it was stolen. The car, driven by Adrian Osiecki, swayed the caravan into the path of pursuing vehicles...
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WHAT A WASTE
DERBYSHIRE County Council and Derby City Council have admitted there is no future for the Sinfin waste management plant, after almost two decades and a cost of £147 million – something residents have been telling them for years. Each authority is...
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Firm employing 64 staff goes into liquidation
A DERBY cleaning company has entered compulsory liquidation, with the fate of its 64 workers unclear. FM Cornerstone Limited, which trades as Cornerstone Facilities, has been served with a High Court winding up order. It is now under the control of...
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Rowett is backing Eustace to turn fortunes JOIN around for struggling FOR Rams... FREE Neighbour pleads guilty to stabbing pensioner to death outside flats
A DERBY man has admitted killing a pensioner by stabbing him to death outside the flats where they lived. On what was to be the first day of a murder trial at Derby Crown Court, Julian Donoher, 51, entered a guilty plea to a lesser charge of the...
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Salmon discovery brook runs orange with contamination
A DERBYSHIRE brook is turning bright orange, just months after an Atlantic salmon was caught swimming in its lower reaches. It is feared that the colouration is being caused by iron from nearby former mine workings. It is also claimed it is settling...
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ALL THE BUILD-UP TO RAMS’ KEY CLASH ‘Terrifying inferno’ as blaze rages in church
NEIGHBOURS have relived the moment an “inferno” raged on their street, leading to homes being evacuated. Firefighters were called to Kilburn yesterday morning to find the former Methodist church on fire. Mark Flint, who lives nearby, said: “I can’t...
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Alstom wins £1bn deal for 29 trains running on battery power
DERBY train maker Alstom has landed a £1 billion order for a fleet of 29 new battery-powered Adessia Stream trains – the first of their kind to run on the British main line. The trains, which will bear the Great British Railways logo, are being...
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MP’s waste plant plea: Abandon, decommission and demolish it
A DERBY MP has called on the city and county councils to finally scrap the Sinfin waste plant. It was built to supply electricity to almost 200,000 homes with a system that uses gas produced by household waste. But, 17 years after the project was...
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City pledge after issues continue at tip
DERBY City Council has insisted that traffic problems around the Raynesway tip should soon ease amid fresh congestion concerns. The authority has removed its booking system at the recycling centre on Sundays, but the free-for-all access has seen heavy...
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Derbyshire‘s big councils shake-up is put on ‘pause’
A GOVERNMENT “pause” on scrapping Derbyshire’s 10 councils has been heavily criticised, with questions asked about the cost of the proposals. The reorganisation that would have seen Derbyshire’s 10 councils replaced with two for the north and south...
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Health boss: county is a hotspot for dementia
RESIDENTS in the north of Derbyshire face a significantly longer wait for dementia support than those in Derby and the south of the county. The disparity was revealed as Derbyshire was named as a regional hotspot for dementia. A County Council...
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Demolition of the Assembly Rooms to start in new year, insists city leader
DERBY City Council’s leader has insisted residents will see “tangible progress” of the Assembly Rooms demolition in the New Year after the allclear was given this week – but fears remain that a big hole could be left there for many years.
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Royal Derby downgraded after report highlights overcrowding
A NEW report assessing services at Royal Derby Hospital has downgraded the urgent, emergency and medical care services from “good” to “requires improvement” after highlighting elderly people left on stretchers for 21 hours and overcrowding. The Care...
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Police call handler gave sensitive info to criminal
A POLICE call handler passed sensitive details to her criminal boyfriend, notifying him about an investigation into his friend. Ellie-Mae Doherty, 21, appeared in court yesterday for the beginning of her sentencing hearing.
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FREE BINGO FOR TWO
DEVELOPERS say a new city retail park will not cause traffic problems amid concerns of “ridiculous” congestion in the area. Plans were submitted to Derby City Council last month for two new drivethrough units – including a restaurant and coffee shop –...
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‘Thousands are coming to the Market Hall, just give us a chance’
STALLHOLDERS at Derby’s Market Hall are upbeat about its future despite public criticism of its footfall. Traders have spoken supporting the venue, which reopened following a £35 million renovation. And many believe the future is bright and say...
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‘It means Derbyshire’: Denby will always be top of the pots, say shoppers ahead of village’s sad closure
SHOPPERS have shared memories as Denby Pottery Village enters its final weekend of trading. While administrators confirmed the 200-year-old brand will continue under new ownership, the factory shop’s shelves are being swept by visitors as they came to...
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Disgust at mountain of rubbish at supermarket
A MOUNTAIN of rubbish outside a city supermarket has angered residents, who say “nothing is being done”. The pile at the entrance of Asda in Sinfin is mostly made up of clothing, and has been growing for two weeks, say locals.
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Fear homes plans could threaten Shrovetide football
PLANS for more than 200 houses on Derbyshire fields may threaten a historic sporting event, residents fear. Separate plans for 250 and 175 homes have been submitted for land off The Green Road in Ashbourne, home of the annual Royal Shrovetide...
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New junction on the M1 gets PM’s support
LONG-AWAITED plans for a new junction off the M1 in Derbyshire have been backed by the Prime Minister. Erewash MP Adam Thompson said the case for a new M1 junction at Sandiacre – dubbed Junction 25a – is now “very good” and has the tacit support of...
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Could historic hall soon be in the market for new operator?
A PRIVATE operator could be sought to run Derby’s Market Hall amid forecasts the venue has suffered a six-figure loss. Labour-run Derby City Council says the £338,000 predicted deficit at the end of the financial year is down to “a shortfall of trader...
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‘Food factory closure could put whole families out of jobs’
“WHOLE families” could be put out of work by the closure of Derby’s Bernard Matthews food factory, it has been claimed. The food producer has announced it will close the Pear Tree factory before December 20. A former employee has spoken out,...
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Disruption for up to two years in A38 bridge repairs
A TWO-year project to repair and future-proof a bridge over the A38 will begin within weeks. The full closure of a road over the dual carriageway for several months, as well as narrow lanes, speed limits, and overnight closures, are among the...
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Dale crowned fastest brickie in the UK Factory to close with 600 jobs put at risk
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Home for Christmas: £1.4m to get people off streets
DERBYSHIRE councils are getting a combined £1.4 million from the Government in a bid to accommodate all homeless people by Christmas. As part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s drive, the East Midlands Combined County Authority will also get £10.5...
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Bid to bring Tomb Raider statue to her city home ZETTERSTROM LINKED WITH ITALIAN JOB Jump in knife crime could be ‘tip of iceberg’
PAGES 46&47 DERBYSHIRE has seen the biggest rise in knife crime over the last 12 months of any other East Midlands county, and a former city mayor says the reality could be even worse. Some 349 incidents took place in Derby, while there was a rise of...
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Call to publish Market Hall review findings in full is dismissed
A CALL to publish the full findings of a review into Derby’s Market Hall has been rejected, prompting concerns of “secrecy”. The venue is currently forecast to make a loss of £338,000 due to a “shortfall of trader income” despite a £35m restoration...
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City care home manager robbed resident of £5k but avoids jail
A CARE home boss who stole more than £5,000 from a disabled resident has avoided an immediate jail term. Gillian Harper used the vulnerable woman’s account to pay for hair appointments, mortgage payments and vet fees, and withdrawing cash, all without...
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Approval for city theatre to get £10m upgrade
DERBY Theatre’s £10million expansion has been given the go-ahead by planners. A new studio theatre will be part of a three-storey building and is set to seat up to 150 extra spectators.
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Police probed 19 reported crimes linked to residents of asylum hotels
AN claim of rape and acts of violence are among crimes investigated by police involving suspects living at two Derby asylum hotels. Some 19 reported crimes “linked with residents” living at the Midland Hotel and Station Hotel occurred over the past...
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£20m retail park plan to house Aldi, M&S and Starbucks
PLANS for a new £20 million retail park that would include Aldi, Starbucks and M&S have been submitted for approval. The development, which would create up to 140 jobs, would built off Shardlow Road near Elvaston Castle Country Park. It would also...
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Plan to revive high streets unveiled in PM’s visit
THE Prime Minister used a visit to Derbyshire yesterday to promote his plan to resurrect high streets. Andy Burnham was in Ilkeston to discuss a crackdown on gambling and vape shops – just the first phase of a plan to revive towns and cities “hollowed...
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Rams’ Saudi takeover OFF in shock twist
TURKI Alalshikh’s takeover of Derby County is off after a shock announcement yesterday. The Saudi Arabian billionaire has pulled out of what would have been a huge investment to mount a challenge for promotion to the Premier League.
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Litter-pickers fighting losing battle against the fly-tippers
THE fight against rubbish in one area of Derby is “never ending”, according to one litter-picker. There have been reports of waste piling up in areas of Normanton and Pear Tree despite the efforts of members of the community to keep it tidy. Jagjit...
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Market Hall heading for £338,000 losses
DERBY’S renovated Market Hall is forecast to make a loss of £338,000, documents have revealed. “A shortfall of trader income” is being blamed for the venue heading towards the red. It reopened in 2025 after a £35 million restoration.
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Children forced to walk beside 70mph road to reach school
CHILDREN are having to negotiate miles of “unsafe” narrow footpaths and walk next to a 70mph dual carriageway to reach their school. Parents have raised concerns over their children’s route to reach Derbyshire’s largest secondary school, John Port...
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Big plans unveiled to improve Sadler Gate
A REVAMP is being planned for Sadler Gate, one of Derby’s most historic streets. It has not seen any major improvements in decades and has been described as “ageing”. Derby City Council says it wants to create “a lively place shaped by active shop...
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Banned motorist who led police on city chase was working as... a driver
A BANNED driver who was caught after leading police on a high-speed chase through Derby had “stuck two fingers up to the court” when he got a job delivering food. Derby Crown Court heard Gary Kang reached 74mph in a 30mph zone, jumped red lights and...
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Big increase in illegal e-scooters as police keep up campaign Why Rams are to take them hoping for an off streets Ozoh return Now Markeaton’s boating lake is out of action
THE boating lake at Derby’s Markeaton Park will not be in use any time soon, according to a city councillor. Visitors have criticised its “filthy” appearance, with build-ups of algae and waste in the water. One women, who takes her grandchildren to...
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Let there be lights in our park again!
ALMOST 500 people have signed a petition urging Derby City Council to put lampposts back up on a “vital route” at Oakwood Park. Lights were removed after it was found they had inadequate foundations but local councillors say no reasonable progress has...
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Plan revealed to pedestrianise The Strand in big city changes
A NEW report has revealed some big changes being planned for Derby city centre, including making The Strand a pedestrian-only road. The report, compiled for Derby City Council, reveals other changes including: ■ Making the Wardwick a two-way road; ■...
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£75m needed for city’s roads to be ‘acceptable standard’
TO bring all of Derby’s roads to an “acceptable standard” would cost a total of £75 million, a city highways boss has said. The figure was revealed at a Derby City Council meeting, which centred on the condition of the area’s roads. David Kinsey,...
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New PM’s surprise visit to Derby: ‘We’re going to change lives’
NEW Prime Minister Andy Burnham made a surprise visit to one of the city’s biggest firms – Alstom – as the Government launched plans to transform the country’s education system. Mr Burnham was joined by other members of his newly formed Cabinet on...
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