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Efforts are being made to improve safety at Cheapside, Derby - close to St Werburgh's Church. Images by Derbyshire Live.

More lights at Derby city centre hotspot where stabbing occurred

New measures to improve public safety in a “vulnerable” part of Derby where a man was fatally stabbed could be introduced by officials. Derby City Council says it is in “early stages” of putting additional street lighting around the Cheapside area of Derby – in the vicinity of St Werbugh’s churchyard. The “priority location” is one of Derby’s busiest night-time hotspots attracting huge footfall during night time, especially at weekends. However, the area has been at the centre of a […]

27 May 2026 11

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Derby City Council Leader reacts to delay on Market Place redevelopment

Derby City Council’s leader has hit out after councillors delayed a decision on major plans to regenerate the city’s Market Place. The council’s planning committee voted in favour of delaying a final decision on outline plans to replace Derby’s Assembly Rooms, which has stood empty for more than a decade. The city council wants to transform the city centre Market Place by building a mixed-use building, Grade A office space, a four-star hotel with new public open space around it, […]

15 May 2026 36

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Derby Market Place regeneration decision

A decision on whether a £100 million redevelopment of Derby’s Market Place to replace the Assembly Rooms should be allowed has been put on hold. A majority of five Derby councillors voted in favour of delaying a final decision after concerns were raised over design issues. However, four voted to approve the scheme, with one saying residents of Derby expect councillors and officers to “get on with it”. Derby City Council submitted major plans to redevelop the city centre area […]

14 May 2026 11

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Derby Rotary raises vital funds for Safe and Sound

Derby Rotary Club has presented local charity Safe and Sound with a cheque for £3,500 raised during the organisation’s annual Santa and Sleigh tour around Derby and the sale of Christmas trees to the public. Santa and his elves were joined by representatives from Safe and Sound to bring Christmas cheer to families who then donated to the cause. CEO Tracy Harrison said: “We are grateful to have been chosen as recipients for the Santa and Sleigh which is a […]

13 May 2026 5

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£9m building plan shelved by Derby City Council

Plans to build a vital facility in Derby to help resolve ‘significant challenges’ have been shelved after it was discovered it would cost at least £9m. A new building was planned to provide “fit-for-purpose” space for the city’s museums’ collection, library resources and expensive Derby Live equipment for entertainment events. The authority is facing ‘significant challenges’ to store equipment and highways vehicles. It established a ‘Storage Project team’ to tackle the problem and explore future options. But a new Derby […]

11 May 2026 9

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Derby Becketwell regeneration moves forward

Bringing a long empty and “crucial” Derby city centre site back to life has moved a step closer. Derby City Council has progressed its next plans to regenerate the whole of the Becketwell area. It has seen huge change in recent years with new apartments being built, new public open space and the construction of the £145 million Vaillant Live performance venue. Now leaders are eyeing up the next stage – to build new office space on Duckworth Square to […]

9 May 2026 29

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Money for massive Derby train station improvements

Millions of pounds have been allocated to help “kickstart” big plans to transform the area surrounding Derby railway station. A new report says investment of £3.5m has been allocated to Derby on city centre projects, including an “initial focus” on developing its plans for the “Station Quarter”. Major changes could see the station’s frontage on Railway Terrace, next to Midland Road, regenerated. This could include the creation of a large walkway guiding visitors from the station to the city centre. More […]

8 May 2026 27

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Derby to lead prestigious UNESCO network promoting lifelong learning

Derby has been selected to lead the UK’s UNESCO Learning Cities Network, placing the city at the forefront of a global movement to make lifelong learning accessible to all. There are currently 12 Cities of Lifelong Learning in the UK that form part of the wider UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, which comprises more than 350 cities in over 75 countries. These networks are united in their determination to promote lifelong learning and, through it, sustainable development in their […]

8 May 2026 26

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Alstom launches supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has launched a new supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group, creating valuable workplace opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The programme, known as ASPIRE, provides students with real workplace experience at Alstom’s historic Derby site, supporting live engineering projects while developing the skills, confidence and independence needed to progress into employment. The initiative builds on an established partnership between Alstom and Derby College Group. Recognising […]

1 May 2026 30

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More lights at Derby city centre hotspot where stabbing occurred

Derby City Council Leader reacts to delay on Market Place redevelopment

Derby Market Place regeneration decision

Derby Rotary raises vital funds for Safe and Sound

£9m building plan shelved by Derby City Council

Derby Becketwell regeneration moves forward

Money for massive Derby train station improvements

Derby to lead prestigious UNESCO network promoting lifelong learning

Alstom launches supported internship programme in collaboration with Derby College Group

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