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Transformative city flood defence project progresses at pace

Work is progressing at pace on a project to bolster Derby’s flood defences and unlock the potential for more regeneration. A year ago, contractors started work on Derby Riverside, which will complete the second phase of the Our City, Our River (OCOR) project, a major flood risk mitigation and regeneration project, delivered by Derby City Council in partnership with the Environment Agency. The OCOR programme has already delivered enhanced flood protection to more than 2,000 properties. Once complete, Derby Riverside […]

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Poll reveals Rolls-Royce as Britain’s best-loved trade mark

Rolls-Royce has been revealed as the British public’s most iconic trade mark, according to a new poll. The survey was carried out of the Intellectual Property Office to celebrate the 150-year anniversary of trade mark registration in the UK. Today, the IPO’s register protects more than 2.5 million marks – and as part of the celebrations, the public were asked to nominate their favourite. Rolls-Royce, which has its civil aerospace and defence divisions in Derby topped the list, which included […]

29 April 2026 20

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Award-winning Ilkeston actor reflects on impressive career at exclusive event

One of the most recognisable faces to have appeared on British television in recent years shared insights into a career spanning more than five decades during an intimate event in Derby. Ilkeston-born Robert Lindsay, celebrated for roles in television classics including  My Family, Citizen Smith, G.B.H and, more recently, Channel 5 drama Missed Call, reflected on the highs and challenges of a life in the arts that has seen him win a BAFTA, a Tony Award, and three Olivier Awards […]

28 April 2026 72

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Tender won to lead prestigious UNESCO UK Learning Cities Network

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 […]

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Arrests made following raids on businesses in Nottingham under people smuggling investigation

Two men have been arrested following a series of raids by the National Crime Agency in Kent and the East Midlands, as part of an investigation into a criminal network suspected of smuggling people into the UK in boats. The pair, aged 27 and 29, were detained by NCA officers on suspicion of money laundering in Folkestone and Nottingham on Wednesday 22nd April. The arrests followed raids on two car washes and a barber shop in the Nottingham area earlier […]

24 April 2026 34

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£145k ancient woodland damage

Police are investigating after protected trees were chopped down in an ancient Derby woodland. Earlier this month it was reported how “youths” damaged and chopped down trees, which dated back to the 1600s, to make dens at the Chaddesden Wood nature reserve. Derby City Council leaders say they are taking the “deliberate” vandalism seriously and are liaising with the police to determine any further actions. The ancient woodland situated in Oakwood is owned by the council but is run and […]

23 April 2026 35

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A big part of Derby city centre’s landscape has “dramatically changed” following demolition work

A big part of Derby city centre’s landscape has “dramatically changed” following demolition work. Questions about the nature of the works have been raised after motorists and pedestrians will have seen lots of building activity around the Derwent Street area of Derby. The answer to all the diggers is simple, Derby is increasing its flood defences as part of a massive £95 million project to protect homes and businesses. City leaders say the current phase of work will deliver defences […]

22 April 2026 29

The East Midlands Combined County Authority Development Zones. Image from EMCCA.

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20-year planning blueprint for two East Midlands cities and counties

Work has started on a 20-year plan for new villages, towns, roads and city extensions across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. The East Midlands Combined County Authority has umbrella-style planning powers which will now see it outline broad areas for new villages, towns and urban extensions. This also includes new “strategic” infrastructure such as new link roads, vast new business space and earmarking cross-border development across county and city lines. The “spatial development strategy” would cover a 20-year period, cost […]

22 April 2026 31

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Rolls-Royce pens deal paving way for UK’s first small modular reactors

Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Great British Energy – Nuclear which will ultimately enable the development of the UK’s first small modular reactors. GBE-N recently selected a site on Anglesey for the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors, providing up to 1.5 GW of low-carbon electricity. Since Rolls-Royce SMR was selected as the preferred technology partner in June last year, it has been working with GBE-N to finalise a contract that advances technology design activities – and unlocks the next […]

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Transformative city flood defence project progresses at pace

Poll reveals Rolls-Royce as Britain’s best-loved trade mark

Award-winning Ilkeston actor reflects on impressive career at exclusive event

Tender won to lead prestigious UNESCO UK Learning Cities Network

Arrests made following raids on businesses in Nottingham under people smuggling investigation

£145k ancient woodland damage

A big part of Derby city centre’s landscape has “dramatically changed” following demolition work

20-year planning blueprint for two East Midlands cities and counties

Rolls-Royce pens deal paving way for UK’s first small modular reactors

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