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The Assembly Rooms in Derby. Image by LDRS.

New Assembly Rooms demolition time frame

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service The leader of Derby City Council has said a “momentous” decision has been made over the Market Place regeneration. But a new timeframe shows the expected demolition of the Assembly Rooms still could be at least six months away or even longer. Derby City Council leaders approved to formally appoint developer partners to “crack on” with major plans to transform the city centre with the £100m development. The plans are to massively […]

8 April 2026 30

Community Notices

New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Derbyshire County Council has launched Healthy Beginnings, a new county-wide campaign designed to help parents to be get the most up to date, trustworthy information to support a healthy pregnancy. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Derby City Council, Joined Up Care Derbyshire and other local health organisations. It brings together practical guidance, expert advice and local support services covering everything from preconception health to what to expect during pregnancy. Healthy Beginnings aims to give people who are planning […]

30 March 2026 19

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Derbyshire Police give update on man arrested following Derby incident

The man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in Derby city centre on Saturday evening remains in police custody. Detectives are continuing their inquiries having been granted an extension to the time that the man arrested can be held for. Seven people were injured during the incident and sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries. All were taken to hospital and two have since been discharged. Police officers remain keen to speak anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam, […]

30 March 2026 45

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Seven injured after car is driven into pedestrians in City Centre street

Seven people have been injured after a car was driven into pedestrians in a Derby City street. The vehicle, a black Suzuki Swift, struck a number of people in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday 28th March. It is thought that the suspect drove off along Friar Gate away from the city centre, towards Ashbourne Road, then onto Bridge Street, Lodge Lane towards Five Lamps, Garden Street and Duffield Road before going onto St Alkmund’s Way. The visibly damaged […]

29 March 2026 60

The devastated parents of baby Zach - Tim and Hannah Taylor-Smith - want to raise public awareness of the Group B Step condition for which Zach lost his life.

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Father tells of struggles after newborn baby loss

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service The heartbroken father of a baby who died in Derby just hours after birth says “more needs to be done” to ensure other families do not suffer a similar tragedy. Tim Taylor-Smith and his partner Hannah’s son Zac died just 14 hours after being born at Royal Derby Hospital, with the newborn suffering from breathing difficulties. Mr Taylor-Smith has told of his family’s struggles in coping with their loss amid the publication of […]

27 March 2026 55

The A38 in Derby could be set for major improvements - but a fresh legal challenge maybe submitted. Image by Google Maps.

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A38 expansion full go-ahead

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service A massive transformation of Derby’s A38 has been fully given the go-ahead following years of controversy and legal disputes. Its three main roundabouts at Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton will be significantly upgraded to help ease traffic congestion on one of the city’s busiest roads. Work will see the creation of flyovers, underpasses, and roads widened from four lanes (two on either side) to six (three on either side). It is hoped […]

26 March 2026 17

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Rolls-Royce secures €64m to advance new aero engine propulsion tech

Rolls-Royce has secured millions in European cash to lead a research project supporting the development and ground testing of new aero engine propulsion technology. The engineering giant, which has its civil aerospace division in Derby, has been awarded €64million from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to lead UNIFIED (Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations). UNIFIED is a collaborative research project supporting the development and planned ground testing of the UltraFan 30 demonstrator. The project will focus […]

26 March 2026 31

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Traffic fears at ‘terrible’ roundabout

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Heavy traffic at a “terrible” Derby roundabout could worsen if 200 new homes are built near it, it is feared. Concerns over plans to build new homes off Acorn Way were discussed at a public meeting in Spondon. Keepmoat Homes wants outline planning permission from Derby City Council to build on land located between Spondon and Chaddesden. The national developer says it wants to create an “attractive, vibrant and stimulating environment” and its […]

25 March 2026 27

Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

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Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England

Bus passengers in Nottingham are among the most satisfied in England - with 93 per cent reporting positive journeys. The results of Transport Focus’s annual Your Bus Journey survey place Nottingham second in England for satisfaction, just behind Warwickshire. Elsewhere, Derbyshire ranks sixth with 91 per cent passenger satisfaction in 2025, one place and one percentage point ahead of Nottinghamshire. Derby City placed 21st of the 43 transport authorities in England with a satisfaction rating of 87 per cent, down […]

25 March 2026 17

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New Assembly Rooms demolition time frame

New ‘Healthy Beginnings’ campaign launched to support parents-to-be

Derbyshire Police give update on man arrested following Derby incident

Seven injured after car is driven into pedestrians in City Centre street

A38 expansion full go-ahead

Rolls-Royce secures €64m to advance new aero engine propulsion tech

Traffic fears at ‘terrible’ roundabout

Bus passengers in the East Midlands are among the most satisfied in England

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