Derbyshire district and city council leaders want new super council mergers to keep 'local' focus

Plans to scrap and merge councils in Derbyshire are set to be formed over the next couple of months
Contractor carried on using van and fuel card to rip Derby firm off for thousands

A judge said Andrew Payne ‘allowed others to fill up’ as well
ITV Fletchers' Family Farm: You can stay at holiday let cottage close to Peak District border

Liz and Kelvin Fletcher are the stars of Fletchers’ Family Farm, but the couple have another string to their bow as they’ve opened up their renovated cottage as a holiday let
Man left with 'serious injuries' after Derby city centre assault

It is one of two assaults at the weekend that the police are investigating
Man who carried out bomb hoax in Derby city centre claims he actually said bum

Jayesh Thanki had not long been released from prison for carrying out the exact same offence in Northampton
Twycross Zoo to charge for parking to support 'essential infrastructure improvements'

The popular East Midlands zoo has said ‘we truly hope you understand’
Charles Hanson's trial starts in Derby – first day court updates recap

The Bargain Hunt and Flog it! star denies the allegations
Charles Hanson live court updates as his trial is due to start in Derby

The Bargain Hunt and Flog it! star denies the allegations
Police search for 2 men after man injured in Derby city centre attack

Police say they were seen running from the scene of the incident and want to speak to them as part of the investigation
Full diversion routes as major section of A38 in Derbyshire closed overnight

Resurfacing and repair work will be taking place from this week