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News, stories, and updates from the county of Derbyshire, UK - we originally started this service on the bird app in 2012 and now happily here on Bluesky
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Energy storage system near M1 set for approval

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Energy storage system near M1 set for approval
Plans say the facility would make a "valuable contribution" to energy storage capacity in the UK.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Concerns raised over city's food waste contract

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Spondon councillor concerned about Derby's food waste contract
Jonathan Smale fears additional food waste could lead to more "horrific smells" in his community.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Parents warned about 'add everyone' WhatsApp group

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Parents warned about 'add everyone' WhatsApp group
Police have issued a warning as children are added to a WhatsApp group with explicit content.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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'Micro jobs' help people out of poverty - charity

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'Micro jobs' helping people out of poverty says Zink charity
The charity says 75% of people moved into mainstream employment within six months of starting the scheme.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Man bailed over rape of boy attacked second victim

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Man bailed over rape of boy in Ilkeston park attacked second victim
Anthony Lanchester, 20, has been given a six-and-a-half-year sentence in youth custody.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Plans for 160 homes approved by council

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Plans for 160 homes in Nether Heage approved by council
The Firs Works site on Spanker Lane was a prisoner of war camp before becoming an industrial estate.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Doctor's antibiotics regret after teenager's death

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Doctor's antibiotics regret after Derbyshire teenager's death
Callum Hubbard, 14, died after treatment at hospitals in Chesterfield and Sheffield.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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'I locked myself in my shop as men threatened me'

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'I locked myself in my shop as men threatened me'
Barnaby Nockolds is one of a number of traders in Long Eaton calling for safety action.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm tax plans

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Rural Labour MPs signal concern at farm inheritance tax plans
Dozens of the party's rural backbenchers are thought to have abstained at an initial vote on the plans.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Plans for 187 homes set to take step forward

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Plans for 187 homes in Swadlincote set to take step forward
A council report says the plans would provide "much-needed housing" in a sustainable location.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Concerns raised over city's food waste contract

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Spondon councillor concerned about Derby's food waste contract
Jonathan Smale fears additional food waste could lead to more "horrific smells" in his community.
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Second inquest begins into teen's meningitis death

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Second inquest begins into Dronfield teenager's meningitis death
Callum Hubbard, 14, died after treatment at hospitals in Chesterfield and Sheffield.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Alstom wins national accolades!

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Alstom wins national accolades! - BBC Sounds
The 'Greatest Gathering' marking 200 years of passenger trains won two Railstaff Awards.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Secret Derbyshire

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Secret Derbyshire - The Lord, the Poachers and the Party - BBC Sounds
A peculiar story which sees the Lord of the manor shockingly murdered in Wormhill.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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"As far as I'm concerned it's his family's clock"

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"As far as I'm concerned it's his family's clock" - BBC Sounds
Hunt to reunite clock with the family of its original owner.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Matlock school teachers do I'm A Celebrity

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Matlock school teachers do I'm A Celebrity - BBC Sounds
Teachers at St Joseph's Catholic Academy In Matlock will be doing Bushtucker trials.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Midfielder Revan joins Burton injury list

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Sebastian Revan: Burton midfielder out for several weeks with hamstring injury
Burton Albion's on-loan midfielder Sebastian Revan will be out for at least a month with a hamstring injury sustained in training
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December 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Reform holds seat in by-election after resignation

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Reform holds seat in Long Eaton by-election after resignation
Owen Ferron has been elected to the Long Eaton North division on the county council.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Hospice raises cash to save two beds amid struggle

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Campaign helps save two beds at Ashgate Hospice amid planned cuts
The charity said despite a successful fundraising campaign, challenges were ongoing.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws

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Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws
"Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Next stage of theatre's renovation set to start

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Derby's Guildhall Theatre set for next stage of renovation work
The auditorium's seating will be removed so repairs to the ceiling can begin.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks

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EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Peterborough out; Harrogate win among shocks
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Plans for 160 homes approved by council

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Plans for 160 homes in Nether Heage approved by council
The Firs Works site on Spanker Lane was a prisoner of war camp before becoming an industrial estate.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Football club lodges plans to build padel courts

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Ilkeston Town Football Club lodges plans to build padel courts
Ilkeston Town Football Club says there is "local demand" for padel courts.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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'Micro jobs' help people out of poverty - charity

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'Micro jobs' helping people out of poverty says Zink charity
The charity says 75% of people moved into mainstream employment within six months of starting the scheme.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM