'One step from disaster': Derby City Council reveals job-axing budget

A lack of reserves has left Derby City Council ‘one public emergency’ away from catastrophe. Today it announces plans to cut jobs and increase council tax while also proposing a £200k cash boost for grass maintenance
Controversial Spondon Wood homes plans withdrawn at 11th hour by developer

The scheme for 259 homes was set to be decided by Erewash Borough Council this week
Alana Armstrong: Tributes to 'angel taken too soon' as fundraiser launched

Alana Armstrong was killed when the e-bike on which she was riding pillion was hit by a 4×4
No-wheels ambulances in hospital car parks pitched as solution for delays

Ambulances are frequently being delayed at Derbyshire hospitals due to handover issues, preventing them from responding to other incidents
Derbyshire firefighters called to move more and more obese patients

Derbyshire’s fire service is increasingly being called on to help ambulance crews with overweight patients
People's Postcode Lottery winning streets for December 7 to December 10, 2024

Thousands of pounds are dished out each day to lucky winners
Derby City Council headquarters locked down over 'threats' as authority issues new statement

Derbyshire police are currently investigating the incident
Four temporary Traveller sites approved for Derbyshire

Four sites in Matlock, Matlock Bath, Rowsley and Middleton by Wirksworth were given temporary tolerated status for two specific Traveller families
Derbyshire road that's been shut for repairs for four years finally reopens

After more than 1,000 days the route is open again – but locals seem to have adjusted to life without it
Police issue urgent warning as device spotted on Sainsbury's cash machine

The device would have snatched any cash that was withdrawn after the customer had walked away