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City Councillor highlights next steps after City Centre incident

A Derby City Councillor has taken to social media to detail the next steps being taken by the authority in the wake of an incident on Saturday evening. Seven people were injured after being struck by a vehicle on Friar Gate. Whilst some injuries were serious, none are understood to be life-threatening. A man remains in police custody with a significant investigation ongoing within Derbyshire Constabulary with the assistance from Counter Terrorism Policing as applicable - reported to be standard […]

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Seven injured after car is driven into pedestrians in City Centre street

Seven people have been injured after a car was driven into pedestrians in a Derby City street. The vehicle, a black Suzuki Swift, struck a number of people in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday 28th March. It is thought that the suspect drove off along Friar Gate away from the city centre, towards Ashbourne Road, then onto Bridge Street, Lodge Lane towards Five Lamps, Garden Street and Duffield Road before going onto St Alkmund’s Way. The visibly damaged […]

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Campaigners against a major expansion of the A38 in Derby made their feelings clear before a vital court hearing began on May 14. Image by Stop the A38 Expansion

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A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

A start date on work for the major expansion of the A38 has been revealed – but campaigners have hit out at the decision to approve the project. The Government announced its commitment to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads this week in a move it says will boost the economy and provide “smoother and safer journeys” for motorists. The commitment means the A38’s three main roundabouts at Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton are set for significant change. The expansion […]

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The devastated parents of baby Zach - Tim and Hannah Taylor-Smith - want to raise public awareness of the Group B Step condition for which Zach lost his life.

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Father tells of struggles after newborn baby loss

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service The heartbroken father of a baby who died in Derby just hours after birth says “more needs to be done” to ensure other families do not suffer a similar tragedy. Tim Taylor-Smith and his partner Hannah’s son Zac died just 14 hours after being born at Royal Derby Hospital, with the newborn suffering from breathing difficulties. Mr Taylor-Smith has told of his family’s struggles in coping with their loss amid the publication of […]

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Claire Ward and Heidi Alexander outside 10 Downing Street.

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East Midlands Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 key schemes

Drivers across the East Midlands are set for smoother, safer journeys after the Government committed millions of pounds to upgrade and future-proof roads in the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands has been working with the Government to ensure local roads get the investment they need. As such, she welcomes this new investment of £3.7 billion over five years to deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for drivers, businesses and freight operators by upgrading and resurfacing roads, fixing potholes, and replacing […]

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Rolls-Royce secures €64m to advance new aero engine propulsion tech

Rolls-Royce has secured millions in European cash to lead a research project supporting the development and ground testing of new aero engine propulsion technology. The engineering giant, which has its civil aerospace division in Derby, has been awarded €64million from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to lead UNIFIED (Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations). UNIFIED is a collaborative research project supporting the development and planned ground testing of the UltraFan 30 demonstrator. The project will focus […]

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The Acorn Way/Derby Road/Raynesway roundabout where traffic levels are already described as 'chaos'. Image by Google Maps

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Traffic fears at ‘terrible’ roundabout

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Heavy traffic at a “terrible” Derby roundabout could worsen if 200 new homes are built near it, it is feared. Concerns over plans to build new homes off Acorn Way were discussed at a public meeting in Spondon. Keepmoat Homes wants outline planning permission from Derby City Council to build on land located between Spondon and Chaddesden. The national developer says it wants to create an “attractive, vibrant and stimulating environment” and its […]

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Businesses support Derby College Group students with live networking event

Students at Derby College Group gained valuable real-world experience this week as local businesses joined them for a live networking event designed to build confidence and employability skills. More than 100 students from Business Studies, Travel and Tourism, and T Level courses took part, alongside 19 representatives from 17 businesses spanning sectors including photography, cyber security, business brokering, and marketing. The event was organised by Jonathan Leach of Derbyshire Business Networking, and supported by Liz Bates, Work Experience and Progression […]

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Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

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Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England

Bus passengers in Nottingham are among the most satisfied in England - with 93 per cent reporting positive journeys. The results of Transport Focus’s annual Your Bus Journey survey place Nottingham second in England for satisfaction, just behind Warwickshire. Elsewhere, Derbyshire ranks sixth with 91 per cent passenger satisfaction in 2025, one place and one percentage point ahead of Nottinghamshire. Derby City placed 21st of the 43 transport authorities in England with a satisfaction rating of 87 per cent, down […]

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