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Proposals to increase finding to independent care providers (12th March)

Independent care homes and home care agencies caring for people at home could see an increase in funding if proposals are agreed by Derbyshire County Council. On Thursday 12th March, the council’s Cabinet will be asked to agree to increase the fees it pays to cover the costs of people under its care living in independent sector care and nursing homes and specialist care homes by 3.8%. Fees paid to independent sector care services are reviewed annually and regular meetings […]

4 March 2026 12

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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 […]

4 March 2026 15

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Ilkeston woman handed 2-year Criminal Behaviour Order

An Ilkeston womnan has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order which will be in place for two years. Under the jurisdiction of Southern Derbyshire Magistrates, on 19th February, Julie Hoddinott of Lord Haddon Road in the town as handed the order. Whilst it is in place. Hoddinott must comply with specific conditions, those being that she may not remain in any retail or commercial premises when asked to leave by staff, security, police or PCSOs anywhere in Derbyshire, and, […]

3 March 2026 20

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 […]

3 March 2026 11

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‘Derbyshire Makes’ advanced manufacturing support programme to boost local businesses (March 2026)

High-tech manufacturing firms across the county are being offered support by Derbyshire County Council to help boost their business. The county council is working with East Midlands Chamber of Commerce and the University of Derby to deliver the Derbyshire Makes Advanced Manufacturing Support Programme – a series of webinars designed to help local businesses to develop their supply chain and understand how they can benefit from offering apprenticeships. Expert advice and guidance will be available at the following workshops: Building […]

3 March 2026 11

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Derbyshire Partnership committed to continued improvement to SEND support for families

Derbyshire Local Area Partnership is committed to continuous improvement in education, health and care services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, says a new report. The Partnership – made up of Derbyshire County Council and the NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board – is stronger than six months ago with a focus on addressing key issues, according to the Department for Education and NHS England. It follows a ‘stocktake’ to review how the partnership […]

3 March 2026 12

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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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Proposals to increase finding to independent care providers (12th March)

Jewish community living in daily fear

Ilkeston woman handed 2-year Criminal Behaviour Order

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

‘Derbyshire Makes’ advanced manufacturing support programme to boost local businesses (March 2026)

Derbyshire Partnership committed to continued improvement to SEND support for families

Dance music star Rozalla shoots new music video in Derby

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