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Talks are set to take place over 'significant' safety concerns at the Lime Lane junction with Morley Road on the edge of Derby (near the Kings Corner pub). Images by LDRS

Silence row over unsafe junction on the edge of the borough

A new row has broken out over plans to make a “dangerous” Derby junction safer following serious accidents. In August a meeting was called for between council officials to discuss safety concerns at the Lime Lane and Morley Road junction on the edge of Derby, near Oakwood. The junction, close to the Kings Corner pub, has been the location of several serious accidents and police closures over the years. Concerns have been raised for some time as Lime Lane – […]

23 October 2026 53

The green area at Pentagon Island. Pictures from 2024. Images by Google Maps.

Derby

Changes planned for Derby’s Pentagon Island

Work is due to start to improve the appearance of one of Derby’s busiest roundabouts – and bringing back the “Derby In Bloom” display. Derby City Council and partners are working to transform the green area around Pentagon Island, which thousands of motorists pass by each day. The news comes a year after its current overgrown appearance was likened to “Jurassic Park” when the “Derby in Bloom” display had become “non-existent”. The Labour-led council is working closely with Electric Daisy […]

10 August 2026 23

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

Borough Wide

Government ‘on Derby’s side’ but A38 works still in doubt

The Work and Pensions secretary has insisted the new Prime Minister and Government “is on Derby’s side” – but major improvements to the A38 remain in doubt. It was recently announced that an estimated £600m project to improve one of Derby’s busiest roads was up for cancellation so further funding could be put into the UK’s defence. East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward furiously hit out after funding guarantees for both the A38 and the A46 in Nottinghamshire were left in […]

29 July 2026 26

Derby

Derby Bus Station set for upgrade to fix ‘unreliable’ doors and ‘unsafe’ seating

Derby Bus Station is getting a major upgrade to improve passenger safety as part of efforts to “transform” travel across the region. Nearly £300m of funding for transport improvements was approved by the East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) Board at a meeting on Monday (June 8th) to benefit Derby and Nottingham and the wider counties. Papers say £4m is specifically being spent on Derby Bus Station on the Morledge, which will include fixing “unreliable” automatic doors and “unsafe” seating. Money […]

9 June 2026 48

Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

Derby

Millions in transport funding for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire good for growth says Chamber

The East Midlands Chamber has welcomed £298m of funding approved by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board on 8th June, aimed at modernising transport in the cities and counties of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The cash allocation from the Mayoral Transport Fund follows an announcement in March of £470m of approved transport funding. Proposed projects expected to benefit from funding include: New electric buses for Nottingham City Transport and trentbarton New transport hubs in Radcliffe-on-Trent, Cotgrave, East […]

8 June 2026 24

Derby

£298m transport package promises better buses and safer streets across region

Nearly £300m of funding for transport improvements has been approved by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board. The funding will transform travel across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire with new electric buses, upgraded bus stations and shelters, safer walking and cycling routes, and improved real-time travel information. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “I am committing a further £298m from my Mayoral Transport Fund to create the reliable, safe, and accessible transport network that our region […]

8 June 2026 18

Derby

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 53

Derby

A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

A start date on work for the major expansion of the A38 has been revealed – but campaigners have hit out at the decision to approve the project. The Government announced its commitment to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads this week in a move it says will boost the economy and provide “smoother and safer journeys” for motorists. The commitment means the A38’s three main roundabouts at Kingsway, Markeaton and Little Eaton are set for significant change. The expansion […]

27 March 2026 59

Claire Ward and Heidi Alexander outside 10 Downing Street.

Derby

East Midlands Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 key schemes

Drivers across the East Midlands are set for smoother, safer journeys after the Government committed millions of pounds to upgrade and future-proof roads in the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands has been working with the Government to ensure local roads get the investment they need. As such, she welcomes this new investment of £3.7 billion over five years to deliver smoother, more reliable journeys for drivers, businesses and freight operators by upgrading and resurfacing roads, fixing potholes, and replacing […]

26 March 2026 39

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Silence row over unsafe junction on the edge of the borough

Changes planned for Derby’s Pentagon Island

Government ‘on Derby’s side’ but A38 works still in doubt

Derby Bus Station set for upgrade to fix ‘unreliable’ doors and ‘unsafe’ seating

Millions in transport funding for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire good for growth says Chamber

£298m transport package promises better buses and safer streets across region

Money for massive Derby train station improvements

A38 expansion start date – campaigners react

East Midlands Mayor welcomes £3.7bn roads funding which will support 3 key schemes

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