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Celebrating people and stories from Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. ๐ง Listen to Radio Derby on @BBCSounds โฝ๏ธ Follow @BBCDerbySport ๐ Tap for more
Joined January 2009
Thousands of fans have come out in support of the club โฝ๏ธ
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This unlikely friendship between a boy and a swallow will make your weekend ๐
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Mugger, Artur Waszkiewicz, has been found guilty of killing 100-year-old Sofija Kaczan. She died days after the 40-year-old attacked her for her handbag while she was on her way to church last May.
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9-year-old Toby applied to be the new manager at @dcfcofficial โฝ๏ธ. Here's his surprise job interview with the top man ๐ฑ
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"Grandma, Grandma give us a wave". That's what fans chanted to 91-year-old lifelong Rams fan Betty, as they passed Castle Park Nursing Home on Pride Parkway during the DCFC march โฝ๏ธ๐. ๐ Hear what she made of it:
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Derby County fan Colin Attenborough was told he had cancer just before Christmas. Head coach Paul Warne sent him a special message from the club ๐โฝ๏ธโค๏ธ
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Terminally ill boy dies after final wish fulfilled by Johnny Depp
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Prince William, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins and Jill Scott greet children at St. Georgeโs Park as England prepare to leave for Euro 2024 ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ . #england #stgeorgespark #ThreeLions
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Ever wondered how dramatic a newsroom is? . Weโre basically AC-12 but with press cards instead of warrant badges, and weโre armed with microphones instead of guns. #LineofDuty #LoD
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Derby boss Wayne Rooney says his entire squad wants to remain with the club, despite relegation to League One
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Sidโs retiring at 91! Heโs been doing tours of Pride Park since 1998.
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Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp pays tribute to young fan
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"I don't see myself as disabled.".14-year-old quadruple amputee Isabelle is truly inspirational. โค๏ธ๐
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Thanks to 6-year-old Eric, from Hilton, @MarcusRashford is now the proud owner of a gold Blue Peter badge! ๐คฉ. Eric even got to appear on his favourite TV show ๐
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Margaret Beckett's husband, Leo, has died aged 95. He'd been ever-present alongside her, throughout her political career.
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A family in Alvaston is appealing for a burglar to return the ashes of their stillborn baby. The ashes were taken at around 6pm last night in Bracken's Lane.
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BREAKING - Derby County footballers Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett have been charged with drink-driving. They were arrested in Allestree at the scene of a crash shortly before midnight last night. They'll appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Tuesday 15th October.
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Craig Ramage made unacceptable comments in a podcast yesterday which have been removed. We will no longer be working with Craig.
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BREAKING: Derby County's preferred bidder has been confirmed as Chris Kirchner. ๐ We're bringing you all you need to know:
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We've checked and no, Wayne Rooney coming to Derby wasn't one of the false stories!.
This has been a burden in my life for a few years now and finally I have got to the bottom of it.
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Vikramjit is a Sikh Derby County Supporter, but at the Forest away game he wasn't initially allowed into the City Ground because of his Ceremonial Dagger. This is his account of what happened ๐
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Fans have gathered outside the Assembly Rooms in Derby ready to march to Pride Park this morning, ahead of the big game against Birmingham City later today โฝ๏ธ. ๐ป
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Dexter the fire dog is retiring at the end of May, after 8 years in the fire service across the East Midlands ๐๐ถ. ๐ More this morning:
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This is the moment a train was launched off a cliff top in Stoney Middleton as part of the filming for Mission Impossible 7 ๐๐ฅ
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Is this the best Derby County tattoo you've ever seen? ๐ฏ๐. Lee Bray had to sit for 18 hours to get this done.
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โฝ๏ธ Pudsey took a trip to Pride Park to get some โbearpeesโ in! ๐ . Weโre trying to reach one million bearpees by November 17th. Think you could pledge some? Email radio.derby@bbc.co.uk, WhatsApp 08000 321 333 or text 81333 - start your message with the word โDerby Bearpeesโ
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This magical moment happened where seven-year-old Audrina was invited on-stage by @mcflymusic! ๐ค. When Audrina was three years old she was diagnosed with cancer. She received 18 months of treatment, surgery to remove the tumour and chemotherapy. ๐
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Reform UK has won full control of Derbyshire County Council. They swept to victory by winning 42 seats and securing a majority of 20. Read more:
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This Derby County fan has almost 800 of the club's shirts, dating back to the 1970s ๐ฑ. Luke also has historic jackets, coats, ties, ceramics and more. just take a look for yourself โฝโฌ๏ธ. ๐
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โI might shed a few tears in the toiletโ. 76-year-old Anthony Carter retired on Saturday after an impressive 59 seasons selling Derby County programmes! ๐ฏ Happy retirement Anthony ๐
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Wow! ๐ฏ Willow's been working on this since the age of two. They started it with their grandmother Diana, who sadly passed away in 2021. The replica TARDIS is built into Willowโs garage at their home in Allestree. #doctorwho #drwho #TARDIS @bbcdoctorwho
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A teacher from Ambergate in Derbyshire has broken the 133 year old World Record for cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats on a penny farthing. Richard Thoday knocked almost 14 hours off the world record. He's raised over six thousand pounds for BBC Children In Need.
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What a day! A march and a dramatic match ๐โฝ๏ธ. We bleed black and white โซ๏ธโช๏ธ. ๐
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Around 80 climate change activists are lying down in protest in Derby City Centre. Organised by the campaign group Extinction Rebellion, it's supposed to symbolise a dying earth.
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Councillors unanimously vote to bestow the honorary title on the Derby County manager
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We've nowt but pride for this place me duck โค๏ธ. Here's the brilliant @JMThras with his #NationalPoetryDay creation about Derby. #bbclocalpoets #hometruths
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Princess Anne was at the National Memorial Arboretum today to commemorate the centenary of the Wrens. ๐ Hear more throughout the day:
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๐จAn agreement's been reached between Mel Morris and Middlesbrough's owner Steve Gibson, which could smooth the process of Derby coming out of administration. We're reacting on-air now:
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The Meynell and South Staffordshire Hunt's 230-year history is coming to an end
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When our tiny presenter met the Giantโฆ ๐๐ช. Ilkestonโs Jamie Christian (aka the Giant) stars in the new series of Gladiators. Catch it on @BBCOne and @BBCiPlayer from Saturday 13 January. #Gladiators #BBCGladiators
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โItโs my understanding that the deal will collapse today.โ. Ed Dawes has some worrying news about Derby County's takeover. ๐ป Listen live for more reaction:
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โThey are quite healthy to what they was when I first started.โ. Tracy Cunningham is a paramedic for the homeless in Derby City, and she is the winner of our Healthcare Hero Make a Difference Award ๐๐. ๐ฅ Watch more videos of our winners here:
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Here's the moment a BBC School Report sports writer gets a BIG surprise from his favourite Derby County star
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An A&E consultant at the Royal Derby hospital has died today, after contracting Covid-19. Manjeet Singh Riyat was described by colleagues as the 'father' of Derby's emergency department, and they said he'd be 'hugely missed'.
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HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales, is visiting a Derby school this lunchtime. She's here to celebrate the Antarctic expedition of Derby woman Preet Chandi, which she was the patron of. Listen to coverage:
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Itโs coming home! ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ The Lightning Seeds perform Three Lions at Markeaton Park . #EURO2024 #EnglandvsSpain
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We're at Moor Farm this morning as Derby's remaining players turn up for pre-season training. We know Colin Kazim-Richards is here, and ground staff are busy preparing the pitches. ๐ Listen live:
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BBC Radio Derby's Ed Dawes:. "I have had confirmation that a bid has been tabled by the US investment firm Carlisle Capital. They have submitted a formal bid to buy Derby County. "I have had that from the horse's mouth. That is a major step forward in the future of Derby County".
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What do Boro fans make of their club's owner Steve Gibson pursuing a legal claim against Derby County?. We went to find out. (Thread)๐
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A tribute was held for Tommy Hunter during the 27th minute of Derby Countyโs game against Wycombe Wanderers. Tommy, who supported Derby County, was killed after a suspected hit-and-run. His body was found at the side of Burton Road in Leicestershire on the morning of December
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Rummy, one of eight dogs stolen from a kennels in Derbyshire, is found in Leicestershire
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For those who were concerned about the horses in the flooded fields near A61/A38 close to Little Eaton, Derby. Here they are this morning, after being moved.
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We can today reveal the final total for the Colin Bloomfield Melanoma Appeal. is. ยฃ152,495.82. Thank you so much.
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There'll be an urgent question raised about Derby County in the House of Commons this afternoon, by Mid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham. You'll be able to hear it live on BBC Radio Derby. ๐
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Preet Chandi is congratulated by Catherine, Princess of Wales at a school in Derby
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Kori and his mum Pixi have both been shortlisted for a BBC Radio Derby Make a Difference Award this year. After two heart transplants, Kori is now sadly on palliative care and Pixi is his full-time carer.
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Big Derby County news:. โช๏ธ Clowes Developments has bought Pride Park.โช๏ธ The company has made an interim loan to the club.โช๏ธ It will submit a bid to buy Derby County. More on-air now:
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Children at St Peter's C of E Junior School in Littleover have gone above and beyond today ๐คฉ๐
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Breaking: The 'head' above the Green Man pub sign in Ashbourne is to be removed. Derbyshire Dales District Council says it's a public safety concern, and that it's "an issue that requires urgent discussion and consultation".
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This is the moment Derby County fans paid tribute to former BBC Radio Derby commentator Colin Bloomfield who passed away 10 years ago this month ๐
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Itโs been a whole year since Derby County marched to Pride Park to save the club. ๐โฝ๏ธ
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Derby County's future making the national news this morning. ๐.
The future of Derby County FC hangs in the balance after going into administration in September. If no investor is found, it will be the biggest ever football club to fail. John Maguire speaks to three generations of Derby fans. More here:
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A lovely moment. Super fan George Walker meets his hero Gary Barlow. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
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It's almost time for Ashbourne's Royal Shrovetide Football - here's a look back at the annual tradition through history. #Ashbourne #RoyalShrovetideFootball
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"It was fascinating". A family in Ilkeston were surprised by a two legged visitor to their garden.
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WOW๐. Sophie Edwards from Mickleover spent three days working on this drawing of Captain Tom Moore๐ @creative_a_r_t . Read Captain Tom Moore's incredible NHS fundraising story here
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Breaking: Derby has made the shortlist to become the home of Great British Railways, the successor organisation to National Rail. More to follow.
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She's still dancing in lockdown ๐๐. We've caught up with five-year-old Audrina from Derby who has been shielding for nine weeks now. For more local stories listen here ๐ป๐ ๐ธ @danceforaudrina
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The ducks are enjoying the snow! ๐. @peaklass1 took this beautiful photo in Ashford in the Water today ๐จ๏ธ
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๐จTonight at 6pm: Derby County's administrators Quantuma speak to BBC Radio Derby. Join Chris Coles for Sportscene at Six.
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A group of Derbyshire MPs is expected to meet the EFL to discuss the future of Derby County later this afternoon. Hear the latest in our hourly news bulletins:
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"I want to keep making Derby proud" ๐ฅ . Boxer Sandy Ryan has been awarded the Freedom of Derby - two days after successfully defending her world championship belt ๐
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