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DS Smith confirmed the proposed closure of five of its UK sites last month, including its box plant in Derbyshire.The GM...
24/07/2025

DS Smith confirmed the proposed closure of five of its UK sites last month, including its box plant in Derbyshire.

The GMB Union said both itself and North East Derbyshire MP Louise Jones had urged the firm to consider other ideas but with no result.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3H4A4lp

The public have been warned not to approach them.Two inmates, who are serving sentences for offences including burglary ...
24/07/2025

The public have been warned not to approach them.

Two inmates, who are serving sentences for offences including burglary and theft, have absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3TYtBeH

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, the WWE has said.Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was the...
24/07/2025

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71, the WWE has said.

Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was the biggest professional wrestler of the 80s and 90s.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3IE2h37

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Residents have called the decision "an utter disgrace".A battery energy farm is set to be built in Derbyshire after a pl...
24/07/2025

Residents have called the decision "an utter disgrace".

A battery energy farm is set to be built in Derbyshire after a planning application was approved.

Read more here: https://bbc.in/46qOIhe

"It is never our intention to obstruct local businesses from operating."Food stalls in Derby have been told they can sta...
24/07/2025

"It is never our intention to obstruct local businesses from operating."

Food stalls in Derby have been told they can stay open while they apply for a street trading licence - it's after a number of premises had complained the council had intervened after years of the stalls trading without issues.

Read the story here: https://bbc.in/4o2zXr1

"We have a dedicated group of volunteers who are going to come to our aid" 👏It was closed due to financial issues two mo...
24/07/2025

"We have a dedicated group of volunteers who are going to come to our aid" 👏

It was closed due to financial issues two months ago but it will reopen this weekend.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4f4A8hz

Following the passing of the heavy metal legend, we've been hearing from BBC Derby listeners who have seen Ozzy on stage...
23/07/2025

Following the passing of the heavy metal legend, we've been hearing from BBC Derby listeners who have seen Ozzy on stage.

Martin from Derby went to see him on stage at the Assembly rooms in 1980: https://bbc.in/4kVd8mG

"It promises to be a day to remember."Derby Feste is back after being cancelled in 2024 due to rising costs.Find out mor...
23/07/2025

"It promises to be a day to remember."

Derby Feste is back after being cancelled in 2024 due to rising costs.

Find out more about the event here: https://bbc.in/44X3s4Y

"It's caused a huge amount of stress."Food vendors say they have been told to apply for a licence to continue serving fr...
23/07/2025

"It's caused a huge amount of stress."

Food vendors say they have been told to apply for a licence to continue serving from pop-up stalls outside pubs in Derby.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4o302q0

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23/07/2025

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"It is a miracle" 😮🏌️Ninety-year-old golfer John's deteriorating eyesight meant he didn't realise he'd hit his first eve...
23/07/2025

"It is a miracle" 😮🏌️

Ninety-year-old golfer John's deteriorating eyesight meant he didn't realise he'd hit his first ever hole-in-one until a fellow player told him.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3IAI7ab

Kingfisher House is the first facility of its kind in Derbyshire.
22/07/2025

Kingfisher House is the first facility of its kind in Derbyshire.

The facility is part of a £150m investment by the NHS designed to improve dignity for patients.

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