Alleged US assassin's defence over botched shooting linked to Derby duo

Aimee Betro is alleged to have used a burka as a disguise
Derby City Council boss addresses why he stepped in over key decision

Paul Simpson, the council’s chief executive, says his actions were ‘with the best interests of the city in mind’
'I watched people's behaviour switch as police van pulled up in Derby's St Peter's Street'

A week after the shocking daylight robbery there was a definite improvement in policing
Ilkeston victim Noah Smedley was unarmed at the time he was stabbed, murder trial told

Accused Charlie Hartle claimed he saw the 18-year-old ‘reach for his waistband’
'His mum would be the first to complain' – team behind new village bistro address concerns

Villagers had opposed the plans for Dale Road in Stanton by Dale and the owners will still need planning permission before they open
Jeremy Clarkson's co-star Harriet Cowan takes swipe at TV host in four-word verdict

Harriet Cowan has become a household name since starring in the latest series of Jeremy Clarkson’s hit Amazon Prime series, Clarkson’s Farm, and has shared her thoughts on the TV host
The Derbyshire schools responsible for the most fines for unauthorised absences

The top three schools requesting fines for parents of children missing school are all in Derby and account for more than 1,600 penalties
Ilkeston murder trial witness told 999 operator 'there's a lad in the road dying'

People tried in vain to save Noah Smedley’s life
Yellow Caravan Man remains at busy Derby junction more than 100 days after setting up camp

The city council said it was working to remove him "as quickly as possible" more than a month ago