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Making sustainability and CSR pay – East Midlands firms balance challenges and opportunities at conference

With high business costs and increased regulatory pressure adding to a tough trading climate, the region’s firms joined academic experts to address carbon footprint reduction and Corporate and Social Responsibility approaches at the East Midlands Sustainability and CSR Conference 2026. Held by East Midlands Chamber on 10th September, in partnership with and hosted by the University of Derby, sponsored by Auditel and Geo Green Power, business leaders and academics shared best practice and analysis of recent research in a series […]

10 September 2026 11

Derby

Derby City Lab reaches 50,000 Market Hall visitors

Derby City Lab is celebrating yet another milestone after visitor numbers hit the 50,000 mark at its Derby Market Hall location. Designed to engage the public in the city’s future, the lab relocated to the beautifully restored venue last year, opening its doors on 24th May – the same day as the building’s public launch. Since then, it has proven a major hit with visitors keen to find out the latest about Derby’s regeneration – and share their feedback and […]

10 September 2026 16

Derby

Safe and Sound CEO Tracy Harrison announces retirement after seven years of transformational leadership

The CEO of Safe and Sound which supports children, young people and their families whose lives have been affected by child exploitation, has detailed her official retirement. Tracy Harrison, who took up the role in May 2019, is set to leave her post on 11th October 2026, leaving behind an organisation that has grown significantly in its reach, services and presence across Derby and Derbyshire. A former Derbyshire Police Superintendent with extensive experience in safeguarding, Tracy joined Safe and Sound […]

10 September 2026 16

Image of the A38 in Derby near Markeaton Island. Image by LDRS

Borough Wide

Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

The boss of a Derby haulage firm has called for clarity on the “vital” A38 expansion plan as traffic problems hit his business. The calls come after major, but controversial, plans to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads have been placed in fresh doubt in recent months. The Government had previously committed to funding an estimated £600m project which would see the creation of flyovers, underpasses, and roads widened from four lanes (two on either side) to six (three on […]

10 September 2026 20

Derby

Mayor of the East Midlands responds to Government consultation on visitor levy powers

The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has welcomed the Government’s consultation response published today, 10 September, on new powers that could allow mayors in England to introduce a small levy on overnight stays, by working with the sector. The proposed Overnight Visitor Levy would support a range of activities to help attract more visitors to the region and encourage them to stay longer. The levy would be paid by visitors staying in commercial accommodation such as hotels, guest […]

10 September 2026 12

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Policing boss warns of the “global threat” from AI but of ‘no choice’ but to use to meet demands]

Derbyshire’s policing boss has warned of the “global threat” posed by artificial intelligence (AI) but said the county’s cash-strapped force had no choice but to use it to meet demands. At an Amber Valley Borough Council meeting last night (September 9th) Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), faced questions on AI. The Labour PCC was asked about the risks posed by AI to the public and whether it was being used by the force, with councillors raising concerns […]

10 September 2026 31

Derby

Derby’s Market Hall has good future ahead – insist officials in backing to traders

Derby’s Market Hall has a “good future” ahead and its current situation is not all doom and gloom – councillors have said in a backing to traders. The city centre venue opened last year following a £35 million renovation to reopen it after it closed a number of years ago. But earlier this year its owners, Derby City Council, launched an internal commercial review into its opening and business case following public criticism of its operation and footfall. It then […]

9 September 2026 7

Borough Wide

Man in hospital after collision following chase

A man has suffered serious injuries following a collision during a police pursuit. Officers had been pursuing a Volkswagen Golf which had failed to stop on the A6007 in Heanor just after 12.15pm on Tuesday 8th September. As the Golf reached Hardy Barn in Shipley, travelling towards Ilkeston, it was in collision with a VW T-Cross travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the Golf suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains. The driver and […]

9 September 2026 18

Community Notices

Derbyshire campaign taking life-saving conversations to local sports grounds

Football and rugby supporters across Derbyshire are being encouraged to start conversations that could save lives as Derbyshire County Council takes its suicide prevention campaign to sports grounds across the county. More than 180 volunteers are attending football and rugby fixtures between August and October 2026, speaking with fans, sharing advice and information, and helping to make conversations about mental health and suicide prevention part of everyday life. The campaign is particularly focused on reaching men, who account for around […]

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Making sustainability and CSR pay – East Midlands firms balance challenges and opportunities at conference

Derby City Lab reaches 50,000 Market Hall visitors

Safe and Sound CEO Tracy Harrison announces retirement after seven years of transformational leadership

Derby firm wants A38 decision soon amid significant disruption

Mayor of the East Midlands responds to Government consultation on visitor levy powers

Derbyshire Policing boss warns of the “global threat” from AI but of ‘no choice’ but to use to meet demands]

Derby’s Market Hall has good future ahead – insist officials in backing to traders

Man in hospital after collision following chase

Derbyshire campaign taking life-saving conversations to local sports grounds

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