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NHS leaders urging people to get vaccinated as they warn of early flu peak

NHS leaders are urging eligible people to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible – as the latest data is showing that flu is likely to peak earlier than normal this year.

12 November 2025 7

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Health Secretary announces plans to redirect billions from NHS Reform back into patient care

Patients will experience better care thanks to billions of pounds saved from ending duplication and slashing bureaucracy across in the NHS, the Health Secretary has announced.

12 November 2025 4

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New City Centre hub to open to tackle doubled demand for child protection services

Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, is set to mark a pivotal moment in its history with the official opening of its new city centre premises, at Melbourne House, on Bold Lane, Derby.

12 November 2025 2

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East Midlands people eligible for free flu vaccine urged to get protected as flu season hits early

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all children and adults entitled to a free flu vaccination to not delay in getting protected this year.

12 November 2025 4

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Mirror, signal, manoeuvres: Military driving examiners mobilised to cut test backlog

Military driving examiners will help deliver up to 6,500 more tests in tough new measures to tackle the driving test backlog, the Government has announced.

12 November 2025 4

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Agreement builds on success of Rolls-Royce nuclear academy

Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with a government in Australia, which would build on the success of its Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby.

12 November 2025 4

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War hero’s song released after his death aged 110

A song written by Erewash war hero Donald Rose – Britain’s oldest man when he died in July aged 110 – has hit the internet after being turned into a heart-rending anthem to mark Armistice Day.

11 November 2025 4

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Unemployment rise in East Midlands underlines need for supportive Autumn Budget

The Autumn Budget must ease conditions for employers and support business growth, East Midlands Chamber has said, after the region’s unemployment rate among over 16s rose to 5.3%.

11 November 2025 1

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Tough new powers to clean up local politics

Councillors and mayors who repeatedly break the rules or commit serious misconduct will face tougher sanctions under proposals published today to clean up local politics and restore public confidence. 

11 November 2025 2

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Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Sandiacre could gain restrictions on HMOs to stop “cramped” homes

Three Derbyshire towns could gain restrictions on HMOs to stop what councillors claim has been a surge in “cramped” homes more akin to “prison cells” and “rabbit hutches”.

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