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Derbyshire Police issue statement over social media trend calling for violence in schools

Officials within Derbyshire Constabulary have issued a statement after social media posts were brought to their attention, linked to a national trend, locally, referencing schools in Derby and encouraging violence between students. Officers have been working closely with the schools that have been mentioned, with proactive patrols having been deployed during the end of the first week in March 2026, and with continual monitoring over the weekend to identify and deal with any potential issues. There is no information to […]

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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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Plans have been submitted to build up to 200 homes next to Acorn Way, Derby. Image by Keepmoat Homes

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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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Harry Sassoon, co-ordinator of the Derby Jewish Community group. Image by Harry Sassoon

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Jewish community living in daily fear

By Nigel Slater, Local Democracy Reporting Service AJewish community leader says he and other Jews live in constant fear across Derbyshire, with many revealing they feel “unsafe”. Harry Sassoon, co-cordinator of the Derbyshire Jewish Community group, said it is “tough” living as a Jew in the county and he has to make everyday decisions about his appearance and whereabouts. The 32-year-old claims he was once physically assaulted over his religion in a “minor” incident last year and also quit his […]

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The damage to Adrian Heapy's Jaguar XKR. Image from Adrian Heapy

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Massive potholes that have claimed numerous victims are a “death trap waiting to happen”

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Massive potholes on a Derbyshire road that have claimed numerous victims are a “death trap waiting to happen” according to one motorist. Adrian Heapy hit out at the “joke” of a situation after he hit a flooded six-foot pothole in Kedleston Road, near its junction with Church Road, while driving his beloved “hobby car”, a 2001 Jaguar XKR. The resulting crash caused one of the vehicle’s tyres to split around its entire […]

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Dance music star Rozalla shoots new music video in Derby

Filming for 90s dance legend Rozalla’s latest music video has taken place in Derby with local creatives providing the talent to make the production happen. Rozalla, best known for chart hits including Everybody’s Free and Faith (In The Power of Love), released the empowerment-themed single alongside a vibrant Derby-shot production. Landmarks across Derby were chosen by award-winning filmmaker Ashur Stanley to showcase the dance icon’s talents. Filming locations included the Derby Conference Centre, which provided space for the shoot, and […]

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