Farewell to 'courageous, compassionate and charismatic' Derby mum in moving funeral service

Sharon Sewell died unexpectedly three years after a usually fatal heart-related event
Peak District aparthotel plans set to be refused despite support

Key figures in the local hospitality and tourism sector have voiced support for the Deepdale Business Park plans
New 'park and ride' service for Royal Derby Hospital patients and visitors

It will be in operation for up to two years while a new multi-storey car park is being built
Major £55m plans to transform Derby's Friar Gate Goods Yard set for go-ahead

Much of the long derelict eyesore site has stood empty for around 50 years
'Missed opportunities' led to avoidable death of baby Ethan Blackwell at Royal Derby Hospital

A Derby coroner has concluded that Ethan Blackwell would have survived if he had been born by c-section seven hours earlier
Police called out after three-car crash blocks busy Ilkeston road

Derbyshire police have issued a statement following the incident
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Famous names behind menu at new Derby city centre restaurant The Nines

The menu has been designed by a former MasterChef judge
Woman praised after denying an elderly passenger a seat on long train journey

She insisted that she booked the seat in advance
Pest expert shares 4 effective tricks to make rats 'scurry away'

Rats need to be kept away as soon as they are spotted