'We don't want more homes for rich people, me duck' say Derbyshire townsfolk

Plans for 135 homes off King’s Newton Lane in Melbourne have been submitted
Large sand and gravel quarry plan for fields around Derbyshire village

The new site, off Leathersley Lane, west of Scropton, would replace an outgoing quarry in Shardlow which will be exhausted in 2028
2 men charged with robbery and kidnap offences after incident in Spondon

Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage from the area
Victims of £8.9m scam fear they may not get a penny back after fraudster dies behind bars

Some of them lost huge amounts of money to Christopher Walton and Andrew Bird, of the Birds bakery dynasty
Alvaston house fire sees crews rush to street as smoke billows over skyline – updates

Flames could also be seen from the scene on Monday night (May 19)
House fire sees crews rush to street as smoke billows over skyline

Flames could also be seen from the scene on Monday night (May 19)
Dad faces 40 years in Dubai jail after cocaine found at his home

His family are said to be ‘distraught’
Police make arrest after man injured in another Derby stabbing

Police have asked any witnesses to come forward
Investigation update issued over cause of Swadlincote recycling plant fire

The fire broke out in the afternoon of Sunday, May 18.
'The final chapter in a troubled history' – heritage concerns over Derby Hippodrome demolition

The council says ‘there is imminent danger to the public’ and it is not known if any of the building can be saved