Derbyshire leaders collaborate to shape council mergers, prioritizing local connections and efficient services. Derbyshire Council Leaders Seek Local Focus in Super Council Mergers Derbyshire councils must plan local government changes. The government wants councils to suggest merger ideas. Initial ideas are due by March 21. Final plans must be submitted by November 28. The changes…
A contractor defrauded a Derby firm of over £5,000 using a company van and fuel card after his contract ended. Derby Contractor Scams Firm out of Thousands Using Van and Fuel Card A contractor ran up a big fuel bill. It was over £5,000, using a work van. The Derby firm owned the van, but…
A man suffered serious injuries in an early Saturday assault in Derby. Police are appealing for information. Derby City Centre Assault Leaves Man with Serious Injuries Hey, check this out! Police need help with a Derby case. It happened early Saturday, around 2:30 AM. Someone found an injured man on The Wardwick. He had serious…
A man who triggered a bomb scare in Derby claims he yelled “bum,” not “bomb.” Jury didn’t agree, leading to a three-year sentence. Derby Man Claims “Bum” Not “Bomb” in City Centre Hoax Okay, so listen to this crazy story from Derby. A man named Jayesh Thanki, who is 49, caused some trouble. He yelled…
The designer of Derby’s waterfall expresses sadness about it being off and supports efforts to get it running again. Derby Waterfall Artist Urges Council To Switch It Back On Again An artist created a waterfall in Derby’s center. He is saddened by its lack of use now. William Pye is ready to support a campaign.…
Recent death announcements include loving partners, parents, grandparents, and friends. Each notice is a lasting tribute. Derby Telegraph: Remembering Loved Ones in Funeral Notices This Week Sharing local death notices is a tradition. People trust us with these announcements. Notices in our paper go on a big online site. Each notice stays online forever. It’s…
Panninis in Littleover is back after a year, with new owner Rajin Singh adding Caribbean flavors to the menu. Littleover Sandwich Bar Reopens with Caribbean Twist After Closure A sandwich shop reopened in Littleover. It’s called Panninis. Locals know it well. The old owners closed it earlier in 2024, and customers wondered what would happen.…
The Repair Cafe in Derby will now be a monthly event. Residents brought various items to fix. Volunteers repaired a lot of items. Derby Repair Cafe to Become Monthly Event After Initial Success A Repair Cafe in Derby was a big hit. Many people came to fix stuff. It happened at Mickleover Library on January…
Some Derby residents will see changes to their bin collection schedule starting February 17th with black bin changes. Bin Collection Changes Impact Hundreds of Homes in Derby Some Derby folks will have a new bin day soon. Your black bin day is changing for some people. This happens starting the week of February 17. Collections…