A tribute to those who have passed away, including funeral details. Remembering lives in Derby’s local community. Derby Telegraph Funeral Notices: Remembering Loved Ones This Week Local papers share death notices, a tradition we value. These notices also go on funeral-notices.co.uk. It is the UK’s top site for these announcements. Each notice stays online. Families…
Meet Tim Baker who hand paints one of the two footballs used each year for the famous Shrovetide game in Ashbourne, UK. Ashbourne Shrovetide Meet the Man Who Paints Famous Footballs Shrovetide football happens soon in Ashbourne. Each year, people hand-craft and paint the footballs. This process takes one to three months. The “turner-up” decides…
A heavily-convicted addict stole a bag and car from a Derby Starbucks. He awaits sentencing, facing potential jail time. Addict Steals Bag and Car from Derby Starbucks; Faces Sentencing Jamie Konzak broke into a Derby Starbucks and stole a bag, a car, and staff items. The Derby Crown Court heard the case, presenting CCTV footage…
Vandals targeted the Ashbourne station. Police seek help to find the culprits after graffiti removal. Obscene Graffiti Attack on Derbyshire Police and Fire Station Hey, guess what happened in Ashbourne? Someone spray-painted some bad stuff on the police and fire station doors and windows. This station sits on Park Road. Police got the report early…
Community rallies to save NatWest and Halifax branches in Leek, citing harm to the local economy and vulnerable residents. Campaigners Fight NatWest and Halifax Closures in Leek A woman started a group to save two banks. The Facebook group is called ‘Campaign to Save NatWest Leek’. It gained 111 members since February 1, 2025. Sue…