Vet had 'never seen a dog in such poor condition' as woman avoids jail

The poor dog was unrecognisable and did not look like a Staffie near the end of his life
Building work set to start on new council homes near Derby city centre

Building new council homes in Derby is a "priority" insists the local authority
Violent disruption and repeated police visits at Derby street sees children's home plan refused

It was claimed the property was already being used as a children’s home and there was lots of trouble
Pupils 'grow to be the best they can be' at Derbyshire school

The school has improved since it became an academy, from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘good’ in all areas
Chaddesden woman drank vodka before killing couple in crash

Victims William and Christine Line were both in their 80s
Long-derelict Cromford garden centre could become canal-side watersports business

The derelict Cromford Garden Centre closed in 2006 and has become a popular haunt for urban explorers
Get Derbyshire snow updates on WhatsApp as Met Office warns of disruption

Snow is forecast for parts of Derbyshire overnight on Monday, November 18 and into Tuesday, November 19
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as heavy snow and freezing temperatures expected across Derbyshire

Some Peak District residents are set for a particularly chilly evening
Expert mechanic's urgent warning to drivers with button in their car

A leading mechanic has issued a stark warning to all drivers with a ‘start-stop’ button in their vehicle and has urged them to press a secret button located on the dashboard
British Gas warns households to stock up on five common items as snowstorm looms over Britain

British Gas has urged households to stock up on five essential items