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How a new expanded Derby Theatre could look facing Traffic Street. Image by Bennetts Associates/University of Derby.

Derby Theatre expansion plan

The multi-million-pound expansion of Derby Theatre has been given the go-ahead by planning chiefs. It means a new studio theatre will be built in a newly constructed three-storey building – providing an extension at the back of the city centre building. The new building will also comprise a rehearsal room for use as a teaching, performance and events space, as well as additional dressing rooms, office space and stage door. This will be in addition to the theatre’s main auditorium […]

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Slowdown in economic growth underlines the need for the Autumn Budget to support business

After UK economic growth slowed to 0.4% in the three months to June, from 0.6% in the first three months of the year, East Midlands Chamber is urging the Chancellor to ensure business growth is 'front and centre’ in the upcoming Autumn Budget. The latest estimated GDP figure is from the Office for National Statistics and covers April to June 2026. East Midlands Chamber Director of Resources Lucy Robinson said: “While some reassurance can be taken that GDP held up […]

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Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Derby County Community Trust – the charitable arm of Derby County – has launched a new long-term strategy, which reaffirms its commitment to empowering communities across Derby and Derbyshire. Recently unveiled at a Marketing Derby Bondholder event held at Pride Park Stadium, the ‘Not Just Football’ 2026-2031 Strategy sets out a bold vision for next five years. It shows how the trust’s work goes far beyond the football pitch. Through sport, physical activity, health and education, it has a vision, […]

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Derby Market Hall Monday closure questioned

Derby shoppers have called for changes at the Market Hall after it emerged the city centre venue was running at a forecast loss of £338,000. The historic building reopened last year after a £35m restoration project – but a review into its operation is ongoing following public criticism. The Local Democracy Reporting Service spoke to shoppers about the Market Hall on Monday, August 10th – but some were seen turning away after noticing the entrance doors were shut. That is […]

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Derby businesses worried over The Strand changes

Businesses on a historic Derby street fear they could face problems down the road should major plans to pedestrianise it proceed. New Derby City Council documents show a long-term plan is in the pipeline to make The Strand a pedestrian-only street. The aim of the proposal is to make the city centre more attractive, visitor-friendly and bring in more footfall to the Victorian street. The plans are part of a wider strategy to improve public realm spaces at key sites […]

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EMCCA welcomes extra powers after government grants new status

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has welcomed additional powers after the Government granted it new status. As an Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (EMSA), EMCCA now has the right to request new powers and responsibilities. It also unlocks the ability for EMCCA to apply for a more flexible, integrated funding settlement – meaning greater local control over funding and decisions, rather than managing multiple separate funding streams. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, the figurehead of EMCCA, said: “This is a major milestone […]

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The green area at Pentagon Island. Pictures from 2024. Images by Google Maps.

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Changes planned for Derby’s Pentagon Island

Work is due to start to improve the appearance of one of Derby’s busiest roundabouts – and bringing back the “Derby In Bloom” display. Derby City Council and partners are working to transform the green area around Pentagon Island, which thousands of motorists pass by each day. The news comes a year after its current overgrown appearance was likened to “Jurassic Park” when the “Derby in Bloom” display had become “non-existent”. The Labour-led council is working closely with Electric Daisy […]

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Pictures of once 'beautiful' homes next to the A38 boarded up. Images by LDRS

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Sad state of boarded up A38 homes in Derby

The state of once “big and beautiful” houses now completely boarded up on a street next to the A38 have been described as “disgusting”. All the homes on Queensway have been barricaded for some time after they were brought by National Highways, as part of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO). The houses have been destined for demolition for some time but this appeared to be confirmed when the Government committed to funding a major, but controversial, improvement scheme for the […]

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Talks are set to take place over 'significant' safety concerns at the Lime Lane junction with Morley Road on the edge of Derby (near the Kings Corner pub). Images by LDRS

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‘Significant concerns’ over busy junction

The manager of a Derby pub is living in “constant” fear vehicles could crash into the beer garden due to safety concerns over a busy junction. A meeting has been requested due to safety concerns at the Lime Lane and Morley Road junction on the edge of Derby, near Oakwood. The “incredibly busy” junction, close to the Kings Corner pub, has been the location of several serious incidents in recent years, according to the Crash Map website. Safety concerns at […]

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Derby Theatre expansion plan

Slowdown in economic growth underlines the need for the Autumn Budget to support business

Rams’ charitable arm reaffirms community commitment at strategy launch

Derby Market Hall Monday closure questioned

Derby businesses worried over The Strand changes

EMCCA welcomes extra powers after government grants new status

Changes planned for Derby’s Pentagon Island

Sad state of boarded up A38 homes in Derby

‘Significant concerns’ over busy junction

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