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East Midlands, England
Joined July 2009
Shops plan approved for former city gospel hall
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Derby City Council has approved proposals to redevelop the Normanton Road Gospel Hall site.
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'Wrong decision' on teen's care plan before deaths
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An inquest is being held into the deaths of Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her daughter Loraine Choulla.
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Man jailed after one-punch assault outside pub
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The attack had left his victim requiring round-the-clock medical care.
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Armed police called to street after burglary report
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Police say no suspects were found inside the property, but cannabis was discovered.
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Overnight road closures announced for busy route
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Work is under way to resurface parts of the A614 Blyth Road close to where it joins the A1.
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The Donington links of Monster of Rock Ozzy Osbourne
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Donington Park is heavy metal's spiritual home so it's unsurprising Ozzy Osbourne was no stranger.
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Appeal after pigeon shot with air weapon
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The bird was euthanised by a vet after being found with serious injuries.
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Animal lover stops escaped piglet being run over
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Carly Knott caught the piglet then took it home to her surprised husband.
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Collapsed water pipe closes city centre road
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The council says the issue was discovered during investigations into a sewer blockage.
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Pubs ordered to apply for licences for food trucks
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A landlord has said the clampdown has created "unnecessary paperwork" at "an uncertain time".
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Couple get back 1962 love letters found in canal
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Appeals to return them to their owner were issued, after they were found by a woman magnet fishing.
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Arts festival to return to city centre after pause
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Derby Feste was cancelled in 2024 due to rising running costs but will return in September 2025.
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Call for greater monitoring of £12m fish pass
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The largest fish pass in England opened at Colwick Country Park in November 2024.
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Free weekend bus travel announced for August
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People are being offered free bus journeys on selected new routes across Leicestershire next month.
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Abandoned care home turned into NHS facility
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NHS bosses say the new unit is designed to ease pressure on hospitals in the city.
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Golfer hits first hole-in-one a day after turning 90
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John Payne has played the course in Ashbourne for 30 years and described the shot as a "miracle".
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Council needs extra £3.5m to complete crematorium
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Bolsover District Council is set to approve extra borrowing to finish the project.
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Council loses second appeal in discrimination case
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It is the second time an appeal by the city council in this case has been dismissed.
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McCann continues good form for Hants against Notts
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Freddie McCann top scores for Nottinghamshire with 79 as they finish day one on 241-5 against Hampshire in their County Championship match.
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Male mental health facility opens in city
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The facility is part of a £150m investment by the NHS designed to improve dignity for patients.
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