News

Spondon stretched but could have 1,200 more homes

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Fears that “terrible” traffic in a Derby suburb could worsen have intensified with the possibility that it could have almost 1,200 new homes. Developer Bloor Homes has written to Derby City Council outlining its intention to build up to 240 homes on land off Locko Road, in Spondon. It comes just days after Keepmoat Homes submitted plans to build up to 200 homes on the Spondon side of Acorn Way, near Derby […]

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Credit: The Office of the Derbyshire PCC

Community Notices

Women and girls invited to share their experiences of gender violence to help influence change in No More Week

A major new survey has launched in a bid to understand lived experiences of sexual harassment and other gender crimes across Derbyshire. The online survey has been created by Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts and coincides with No More Week (March 2nd-8th) – a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence and society’s role in bringing solutions. Serious Violence including Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is the top priority in the PCC’s Police […]

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Derbyshire

Derby College Group students shine at first ever SkillsFest inter-college competition

Students from Derby College Group (DCG) have showcased their talent and technical expertise at the first-ever SkillsFest inter-college competition, held at Chesterfield College’s Infirmary Road campus. More than 200 students from Derby College Group, Burton and South Derbyshire College and Chesterfield College went head-to-head across 24 skill-packed competition categories, demonstrating the incredible talent developing across the region’s further education sector. The inaugural event, organised and hosted by Chesterfield College, brought together learners from across a wide range of disciplines, from […]

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Derby

Go Green Week launches with bold action and community impact at Derby College Group

The first week of March 2026 marked Go Green Week, bringing with it a powerful programme of events, challenges and community initiatives designed to reduce environmental impact and celebrate sustainable action across the college. From city centre clean-ups to green careers inspiration, Derby College Group placed sustainability firmly at the heart of college life, encouraging students and staff alike to take practical steps that make a real difference. Go Green Week reflects the college’s long-term commitment to environmental responsibility, embedding […]

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Borough Wide

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Twenty-five people have been arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were taken off the streets of Erewash during a targeted operation. Focusing on drug dealing in the area, both uniformed and plain clothes officers stopped and searched 52 people and 13 vehicles – leading to nine weapons, including a knuckle duster, knives, and a baton being seized. As well as the weapons, heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis worth thousands of pounds and cash totalling more than £3,000 was also seized. […]

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Ilkeston

Police seize illegal cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle used in crime

Police Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team seized over £4,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and tobacco and a vehicle that was used in crime. Action was taken after suspicious behaviour was noted in the area of Club Row car park and Bath Street. PC Stephenson said: "It is important to raise awareness of the real dangers of illegal tobacco. It causes four times as many deaths as illegal drugs. "Illegal tobacco is dangerous because it is completely unregulated, often […]

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News

East Midlands SMEs trading overseas can benefit from expert diplomatic insight

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed a new Diplomatic Advisory Hub that gives firms access to timely geopolitical insight and strategic advice. Delivered jointly by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the British Chambers of Commerce, the hub helps with understanding of new regulation, responding to geopolitical shocks and anticipating trends in global trade. East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “We know that trade delivers growth which is why working hard to support more businesses across our […]

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Derby

Plans for 200 homes on contentious land

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Controversial plans to build up to 200 homes on “vital” green land next to a busy Derby road have triggered much concern. Keepmoat Homes is seeking permission from Derby City Council to build a “vibrant” estate consisting of dozens of homes off Acorn Way. The road links Oakwood and Chaddesden with Spondon. The application site is towards the Spondon end adjacent to Derby Road but is on Green Wedge land which separates […]

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EMAS ambulances waiting outside QMC A&E department (Credit: Lauren Monaghan - LDRS)

News

Ambulance trust lost more than 19,000 handover hours due to ‘ongoing pressures’

By Lauren Monaghan - Local Democracy Reporting Service East Midlands Ambulance Service lost more than 19,000 hours in handover delays where patients were waiting to be admitted to A&E in January – the worst month for the trust since April 2025. The figure was presented to East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) board officials in a meeting on Tuesday (March 3rd). In January 2026, EMAS lost more than 19,500 hours in its pre-handover window – this refers to the period when […]

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Spondon stretched but could have 1,200 more homes

Women and girls invited to share their experiences of gender violence to help influence change in No More Week

Derby College Group students shine at first ever SkillsFest inter-college competition

Go Green Week launches with bold action and community impact at Derby College Group

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Police seize illegal cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle used in crime

East Midlands SMEs trading overseas can benefit from expert diplomatic insight

Plans for 200 homes on contentious land

Ambulance trust lost more than 19,000 handover hours due to ‘ongoing pressures’

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