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Patients to get quicker tests closer to home with extra investment in new Community Diagnostic Centres

Patients across England will benefit from faster and more convenient tests, checks and scans after the government today announced new in investment in 36 new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres. The 36 centres, backed by a £237 million government investment, will significantly boost NHS diagnostic capacity and deliver more care in local communities. In the East Midlands, the investment includes a new CDC in Boston, physical expansions of the CDCs in Nottingham and Chesterfield, and enhanced services at the CDCs […]

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Derby food waste bins already attracting wildlife

Concerns have been raised that new food caddies in Derby are attracting wildlife after an aggressive badger was seen next to one. The badger was seen attacking a hedgehog outside a house in Oakwood. It has led to concerns that the smell of the bins is tempting wildlife onto the streets – which has prompted Derby City Council to issue advice in response. The incident, which has been reported to the authority, was highlighted just days after the launch of […]

13 April 2026 33

Borough Wide

Police Officers issue advice to buyers and sellers after two local robberies

Derbyshire Constabulary officials have issued safety advice for anyone buying or selling items on Facebook after two reports of robberies, one in the Erewash borough. Reports were received regarding two people being threatened with knives after meeting people they had agreed to sell mobile phones to using the social media network’s Marketplace feature. The incidents occurred in Long Eaton on 8th April and Derby on 9th April when the phones were stolen after the threats and no payment was received. […]

10 April 2026 56

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Leader sets out her Derby Market Place vision

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service A proposed new city centre rooftop bar and restaurant will put Derby “on the map”, the city’s leader has said. Councillor Nadine Peatfield, leader of Derby City Council, set out her vision for the future of Derby’s Market Place after a “momentous” developer contract deal was agreed. Labour leaders of the city say the formal appointment of Vinci UK Developments and Ion Developments as strategic development partners allows the authority to “crack on” with […]

9 April 2026 23

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£150m investment planned to improve transport across East Midlands – including roads, buses and active travel

Almost £150 million is set to be invested by the Mayor of the East Midlands in improving public transport across the region. Members of the East Midlands Combined County Authority have today backed a significant increase in capital investment in the integrated public transport network across the region, with a total of £148 million allocated to a string of projects for the next three years. Highlights include more than £25m towards significant upgrades to the A38 Hucknall to Sutton-in-Ashfield corridor […]

2 April 2026 13

The 'panicked' deer on land between Spondon and Spondon Wood, and concerned residents talking about the issue. By LDR Eddie Bisknell.

Borough Wide

Government refuses to intervene over controversially approved plans for houses in Derby’s protected Green Belt

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The Government has refused to intervene over controversially approved plans for houses in Derby’s protected Green Belt. In a case which residents and councillors feared would be a “dangerous precedent”, developers submitted and had plans approved for a Green Belt housing site which a Derbyshire council had tentatively earmarked, but not adopted, as part of a future homes plan. That draft housing plan, for 7,000 homes by 2040, drawn up by Erewash […]

1 April 2026 29

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Hospital discharges after Derby car incident

Detectives have been given more time to question a man after pedestrians were struck by a car in Derby on Saturday evening. The man, who is 36 and from Derby, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder minutes after the incident happened. He remained in police custody over the course of Monday 30th March, being interviewed by detectives who had until Tuesday evening to question him. Of the seven people injured during the incident – four men and three women […]

30 March 2026 62

Community Notices

New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Derbyshire County Council has launched Healthy Beginnings, a new county-wide campaign designed to help parents to be get the most up to date, trustworthy information to support a healthy pregnancy. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Derby City Council, Joined Up Care Derbyshire and other local health organisations. It brings together practical guidance, expert advice and local support services covering everything from preconception health to what to expect during pregnancy. Healthy Beginnings aims to give people who are planning […]

30 March 2026 18

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Derbyshire Police give update on man arrested following Derby incident

The man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in Derby city centre on Saturday evening remains in police custody. Detectives are continuing their inquiries having been granted an extension to the time that the man arrested can be held for. Seven people were injured during the incident and sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. All were taken to hospital and two have since been discharged. Police officers remain keen to speak anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam, […]

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Patients to get quicker tests closer to home with extra investment in new Community Diagnostic Centres

Derby food waste bins already attracting wildlife

Leader sets out her Derby Market Place vision

£150m investment planned to improve transport across East Midlands – including roads, buses and active travel

Government refuses to intervene over controversially approved plans for houses in Derby’s protected Green Belt

Hospital discharges after Derby car incident

New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Derbyshire Police give update on man arrested following Derby incident

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