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Derby-led network aims to turn ideas into action for communities across the UK

A new nationwide initiative designed to transform communities by bringing together public, academic and civic organisations has been launched at St George’s House, Windsor Castle. Led by the University of Derby, the National Civic Alchemy Network (NCAN) aims to create a space for people and organisations to work together through collective action, shared values and practical approaches to local challenges. The network combines expertise from University of Derby Civic Team, with the University of East London, social impact company Impera […]

8 September 2026 27

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Complaints made as traffic problems at Derby tip continue

Traffic problems around Derby’s tip should soon ease up amid fresh concerns over heavy congestion – a city leader has insisted . Derby City Council’s Labour administration decided to remove its booking system at the Raynesway Household Waste Recycling Centre on Sundays only. Between Monday and Saturday, a pre-booking appointment is needed for residents to use the facility and dispose of household waste. The decision to remove the booking system on Sundays was made in a bid to improve accessibility […]

8 September 2026 25

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First of 10 new Elizabeth line Alstom trains enters service

The first of 10 new Elizabeth line trains built by Alstom in Derby has entered service. The first Class 345 Aventra train, built at the firm’s Litchurch Lane Works, has begun passenger service in London, following an extensive period of testing on the mainline railway by Alstom, Transport for London and the operator GTS. The new trains, delivered with Government funding, will support increased passenger demand, including at HS2’s Old Oak Common railway station when it opens. Nimesh Tailor, project […]

8 September 2026 12

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Only half of East Midlands primary school children had flu vaccine last year – leaving thousands unprotected

East Midlands parents are being urged to protect their children against flu and keep more vulnerable family members healthy this winter by getting their children vaccinated. Last winter (2025-26), only 52.8% of primary school children in the East Midlands received a flu vaccine – slightly down on the previous winter (2024-25), when uptake was 52.9%. Nationally, just 55.5% of primary school children - around 2.5 million out of a total of the 4.5 million eligible - were protected from flu […]

7 September 2026 23

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Anger in Derby over planning changes

Fuming councillors have called major planning changes coming to Derby “antidemocratic” – but have been told they’ve “got no choice” but to accept them. New Government-led rules are set to come into force which give more control to council officers on making planning decisions rather than elected councillors across the country. In future, Derby City Council’s planning committee can only have their say or decide on applications “if they raise a significant economic, social or environmental issue for the local […]

4 September 2026 26

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Derby Assembly Rooms demolition reaction

Derby City Council’s leader has insisted residents will see “tangible progress” of the Assembly Rooms demolition in the New Year – but fears remain that a big hole could be left there for many years. The demolition of the long-empty city centre building was given the all-clear at a planning meeting on Thursday night (September 3rd). A majority of councillors voted to discharge a condition in place, paving the way for bulldozing to begin. It followed an announcement from the […]

4 September 2026 24

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Derby Assembly Rooms demolition decision

The demolition of Derby’s empty Assembly Rooms has been given the all-clear – with work expected to start next year. Planning Control Committee members of Derby City Council met on Thursday (September 3rd) to take part in the crucial vote that would see whether the city centre venue’s demolition could be finalised and if work to tear it down could now start. Following the meeting, the city council announced demolition can take place in early 2027. The green light to […]

3 September 2026 27

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Top Derby hotspot for bus lane fines

A busy city centre street is still the No 1 hotspot for bus lane fines in Derby. Last year it was revealed that almost 20,000 motorists were fined for entering the Traffic Street bus lanes in 2024 – with the council making more than £700,000 from the fines. Now, a new Freedom of Information request to Derby City Council states that Traffic Street remains top of the list for fines issued. The data shows that more than 6,350 fines have […]

2 September 2026 20

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Ilkeston man jailed for sexual abuse of children

An Ilkeston man has been jailed for more than two decades for sexually abusing three children. Ralph Fletcher, 35, of Barclay Court, was found guilty of 14 sexual offences against the children during a trial in May this year. The offences included rape, assault by penetration, and sexual touching. Ronald Fletcher, 37, of Welwyndale Road, Sutton Coldfield was also found guilty of two counts of sexual touching against one of the children, during the same trial A third defendant, Zoe […]

2 September 2026 19

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Derby-led network aims to turn ideas into action for communities across the UK

Complaints made as traffic problems at Derby tip continue

First of 10 new Elizabeth line Alstom trains enters service

Only half of East Midlands primary school children had flu vaccine last year – leaving thousands unprotected

Anger in Derby over planning changes

Derby Assembly Rooms demolition reaction

Derby Assembly Rooms demolition decision

Top Derby hotspot for bus lane fines

Ilkeston man jailed for sexual abuse of children

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