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Signs to change at controversial Derby City bus lane

Signs at a controversial Derby city centre bus lane are set to be changed after it was reported the restriction had raked in millions of pounds for the council.

17 March 2025 48

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Midland Mainline electrification call: Over 400,000 people at risk of social exclusion

New analysis by Midlands Connect shows that 440,000 people along the route of the proposed next stage of electrification of the Midland Mainline are at major risk of social exclusion.

17 March 2025 6

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TV star and Ilkestonian Robert Lindsay relives his school days at museum

Television star, Robert Lindsay relived his Erewash school days as he made a pilgrimage to an exhibition in his hometown dedicated to the inspirational teacher he owes his acting career to.

17 March 2025 35

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Councils team up to make Derby and Derbyshire smoke-free by 2030

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have teamed up to help their residents to quit smoking.

17 March 2025 13

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Have your say in May – check that you're registered to vote!

Residents who want to have their say in the Derbyshire County Council election in May are being encouraged to check they are registered to vote so they don’t miss the chance.

17 March 2025 5

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Derbyshire education chief insists Government funding equates to ‘big fat cut’ despite dispute over figures

Derbyshire council’s education chief is standing by his claim the authority has only received what amounts to a 0.3 per cent increase and a ‘big fat cut’ in Government funding for primary and secondary schools for the 2025-26 financial year despite the Department for Education claiming this figure is ‘unrecognisable’.

17 March 2025 4

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Strengthening connections: DCG's training on behaviour and trauma-informed approaches

Derby College Group (DCG) has recently delivered a series of impactful training sessions for teachers and staff, focused on The Power of Connection and understanding behaviour as a form of communication.

17 March 2025 4

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Borough Council issues demands on owner of derelict Cotmanhay pub

Erewash Borough Council has issued a notice to the owner of a derelict pub, instructing them to deal with the property as it is having a detrimental effect on the amenities of the community.

16 March 2025 90

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Shrinking economy will further challenge business confidence

East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction as GDP dipped 0.1% in January, according to latest estimated figures from the Office for National Statistics.

15 March 2025 11

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Derbyshire highways chief feels damaged roads need greater investment despite funding boost

Derbyshire County Council’s highways chief is relatively pleased to have secured a share of £175m of Government funding towards highways maintenance and potholes but she says there is still a lot more investment needed given the damage to the county’s roads.

14 March 2025 16