Full police statement as man in hospital following suspected gas explosion

People have been told to avoid the area after reports of a ‘massive bang’
Man taken to hospital after suspected Derby gas explosion

Several roads have been closed while crews tackle the incident
Alvaston live updates as man taken to hospital after suspected gas explosion

Several roads have been closed while crews tackle the incident
Alvaston live updates as emergency services called out amid reports of 'loud bang'

Firefighters are at the scene
Calls to scrap controversial new taxi rule in Derby to be heard at meeting

It comes after angry drivers held a protest rally last month
Mum on Universal Credit wins National Lottery's Set for Life and makes decision on job

Olivia Love and her husband, Kevin Love, scooped the second biggest prize on the National Lottery’s Set for Life game that has allowed the mum-of-four to make a big career change
'Significant flood risk' concerns see Duffield homes plans rejected

The planned development of homes on a garage site in Duffield has been rejected
Woman accused of murdering Izabela Zablocka appears at Derby Crown Court

Anna Podedworna was remanded in custody and will next appear in November
Man in hospital with life-threatening injuries following A38 crash

Two people have been arrested and remain in custody after the road was closed for more than 10 hours
Man shares crucial East Midlands airport advice as you could risk hefty fine

A man has issued important advice to those dropping people off at East Midlands Airport this summer after he noticed some changes to the zone where you can drive in and out of