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
Burka-wearing assassin accused of 'botched' murder attempt, court told

She is the alleged ‘third member’ of a plan to kill a man in Birmingham, with a Derby father and son having already been convicted earlier
Traffic investigation sparks fears Derby suburb won't cope with more homes

Constant traffic problems in the area have been described as an ‘absolute circus’
Major improvements lined up for Five Lamps to ease traffic problems

A leading councillor said the works at the Derby traffic hotspot are part of a big investment
'Coward' killed 'loving grandfather' in crash and then fled the scene

The police have labelled 20-year-old Cain Byrne’s actions as ‘dangerous, selfish and cowardly’
'Missed beyond measure' – tributes paid to Mandy Riley found dead in Derby flat

Her body was found at a flat in Normanton last month
Pictures show the drastic state of water levels in Derbyshire reservoir after driest spring in 100 years

Despite the reservoir being at low water levels, United Utilities has said that there is ‘no prospect yet of a drought of a hosepipe ban’.
Free parking plea from Ashbourne businesses set to be rejected – but fees scrapped from 2pm

Derbyshire Dales District Council says total free parking would be too costly, but scrapping charges from 2pm over summer would be acceptable
Heavenly Desserts MD 'struck out with baton' during street fight

Managing director Yousif Aslam has sat alongside Alan Sugar on The Apprentice
Police appeal after 'deliberate' road rage collision on fast Derbyshire A-road

One car undertook another, swerved into the vehicle and caused damage to the bumper, according to the force