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Appeal to identify man selling items door-to-door

Derbyshire Police are appealing for information to try and identify the man pictured after reports of a man selling items door-to-door in Ilkeston as well as Derby. Two separate incidents of door-to-door selling have been reported - both targeting elderly individuals – and in one instance where a man entered the home of a man in his 90s in Hazel Drive, Spondon, on 1st February at around 12.45pm. The incident in Ilkeston took place on Friday 23rd January at approximately […]

11 February 2026 12

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Students get unique chance to interview Rams head coach John Eustace ahead of Championship match

Football Journalism and Specialist Sports Journalism students were given a unique opportunity to interview Derby County Head Coach John Eustace as part of a professional pre-match press conference ahead of the Rams’ Championship fixture against Ipswich Town. More than students from the University of Derby questioned John Eustace on player fitness, match-day tactics and transfer news - alongside professional media - during Derby County’s weekly pre-match press conference, which was specially hosted at the University’s Kedleston Road site. This event […]

6 February 2026 20

Community Notices

People urged to have their say on new Derby public realm strategy (Deadline: 24th February)

Derby City Council is urging people to have their say on a new Public Realm Strategy, which sets out a vision for the city’s streets and public spaces. The survey, published on the Let’s Talk Derby platform, follows on from a Derbion engagement event held last week, which invited the public to join the consultation and share their views in an interactive session run by the University of Derby’s civic team through its research and innovation space – S.H.E.D (Social […]

4 February 2026 19

Borough Wide

Arrests made in connection with counterfeit money offences

Police officers have issued a further warning regarding fake cash being used in the county, as three men have been arrested in connection with counterfeit money offences. On Thursday 15th January, two men, aged 34 and 33, were arrested after a quantity of fake cash was used at a shop in Derby. One man, aged 28 of no fixed address, was arrested on 16th January after officers received intelligence of counterfeit cash being sold online. All three men have been […]

3 February 2026 13

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Rolls-Royce lands huge aero engine order from major US airline

Rolls-Royce has welcomed a huge order for its aero engines from a major US airline. Delta Air Lines, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has placed an order for 30 Trent XWB-84 EP engines and 32 Trent 7000 engines that will power 15 Airbus A350-900 and 16 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft respectively. The fleet will be covered by Rolls-Royce’s TotalCare service that will cover the health and maintenance of the engines. Rolls-Royce’s civil aerospace site, in Derby, is home to […]

3 February 2026 11

From left, Nikki Webster and Jennifer Wyman at Bridge the Gap in Derby.

Community Notices

Thousands needed for Derby’s Bridge the Gap to improve children’s mental health

A Derby organisation that supports children with early intervention and emotional education has set out plans to raise £50,000 to help families in the city. Bridge the Gap, in St Mary’s Gate, wants a Family Support Fund so children can access free support sessions with expert staff. Jennifer Wyman, founder and director of the award-winning CIC, says turning families away who need support is heartbreaking. The 47-year-old, who has worked with children and families for more than 20 years, said: […]

2 February 2026 14

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Why Si and Derby County have proven to be the perfect match

Just over a year ago, Si Carnall made the switch from being head of community at Derby County Community Trust – the charitable arm of Derby County – to being the club’s chief operating officer. Here, in his own words, Si reflects on an action-packed first year with the Rams. They say a week is a long time in football, well I can tell you a year goes like a flash. Time has flown by in my first year as […]

30 January 2026 17

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Derby College Group students back Sole Mate campaign helping local children access fitted shoes

For children, properly fitting shoes are about far more than comfort. Ill-fitting footwear can impact posture, movement and long-term physical health, while also affecting confidence and self-esteem. Having shoes that fit well, look good and are chosen with care helps children feel valued, included and able to take part fully in school and everyday life with dignity. Derby College Group (DCG) students are playing an active role in supporting a new community campaign designed to improve the health, confidence and […]

30 January 2026 14

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A chapter of success for Derby College library manager with master’s distinction and national prize

A Derby College Group library manager has completed a master’s degree with distinction while working full-time, and has been recognised with an academic prize from the School of Information, Journalism and Communication at the University of Sheffield for her research into student wellbeing. Rachel Huskisson, who leads Library Services at Derby College Group (DCG), graduated in January after completing a part-time, distance-learning Master’s in Library and Information Services Management at the University of Sheffield. She was also awarded the prize […]

29 January 2026 11

Derby

Appeal to identify man selling items door-to-door

Students get unique chance to interview Rams head coach John Eustace ahead of Championship match

People urged to have their say on new Derby public realm strategy (Deadline: 24th February)

Arrests made in connection with counterfeit money offences

Rolls-Royce lands huge aero engine order from major US airline

Thousands needed for Derby’s Bridge the Gap to improve children’s mental health

Why Si and Derby County have proven to be the perfect match

Derby College Group students back Sole Mate campaign helping local children access fitted shoes

A chapter of success for Derby College library manager with master’s distinction and national prize

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