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Thug tried to get in a Derbyshire pub by rugby-tackling a doorman

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Pictured is Taryl Moxam, 23, of Barlborough, who has been jailed for nine years and four months after he admitted causing the deaths of two men by dangerous driving.

Police release picture of a jailed Derbyshire driver who caused the deaths of two men

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Chesterfield magistrates' court.

A homeless burglar faces sentencing after he struck twice in Chesterfield

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Chesterfield magistrates' court

A Chesterfield drug-driver has been banned from the road

Crime

This is what the weather will be like today

Weather

Breakdown alert to M1 drivers

Traffic and Travel

50 firefighters battling blaze on Derbyshire moorland

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Derbyshire Tories refuse to take part in European elections because of Brexit delay

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Campers advised after firefighters battle blazes in Hope Valley

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Enjoy the lovely weather while you can as its set to turn cooler and unsettled later this week.

It’s going to be a glorious Easter Monday

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Breakdown alert to M1 drivers

Traffic and Travel

Northern customers are being urged to plan carefully for Easter travel.

Northern customers asked to plan carefully for Easter travel

Traffic and Travel

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Listed Derbyshire bridge demolished after lorry crash

Traffic and Travel

Take a look and see if there's any roadworks in your area.

Avoid the traffic - here are the planned roadworks that could affect your journey from April 18

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Check out the latest roadworks in your area

Avoid the traffic - here are the planned roadworks that could affect your journey from April 17

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Crime More Crime >>

Thug tried to get in a Derbyshire pub by rugby-tackling a doorman

Crime

Pictured is Taryl Moxam, 23, of Barlborough, who has been jailed for nine years and four months after he admitted causing the deaths of two men by dangerous driving.

Police release picture of a jailed Derbyshire driver who caused the deaths of two men

Crime

Chesterfield magistrates' court.

A homeless burglar faces sentencing after he struck twice in Chesterfield

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Chesterfield magistrates' court

A Chesterfield drug-driver has been banned from the road

Crime

Education More Education >>

Matlock climate school strike takes call for action to County Hall

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has awarded �25,000 for renovations at Spider Park on the Hurst Farm estate in Matlock. Pictured is estate regeneration manager Marie Schmidt.

Government awards £25,000 for transformation project at Matlock park

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Matlock A-level students Emily Bush, left, and Izzy Bunting are among the organisers of the town's first climate strike march on Friday, April 12.

Climate strike school students to hold first Matlock protest march

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Demolition of derelict buildings on the site of Lady Manners School is now underway, to make space for 30 new homes which will finance improvements to the school's sports facilities.

Demolition begins at Bakewell school for new homes and sports pitch

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Rural schools face a funding crisis.

More than 5,500 Derbyshire parents slapped with fines for taking children out of school during term time

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Business More Business >>

Lidl, Tesco, McDonald's and more all hiring now in Derbyshire

Business

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Revealed: the ten most desirable job perks of 2019

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Take a look and see if there's any roadworks in your area.

Avoid the traffic - here are the planned roadworks that could affect your journey from April 18

Traffic and Travel

Check out the latest roadworks in your area

Avoid the traffic - here are the planned roadworks that could affect your journey from April 17

Traffic and Travel

Politics More Politics >>

Derbyshire Tories refuse to take part in European elections because of Brexit delay

Politics

Matlock climate school strike takes call for action to County Hall

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Barry Lewis, leader of Derbyshire County Council.

Labour slams 'disturbing outburst' by Derbyshire County Council's Tory leader

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Brexit.

Brexit extended until Halloween - all you need to know

Politics

The 'national strike' has been organised for April 12

‘No cars, no shopping, no TV, no phones:’ Nationwide Brexit Blackout protest planned

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Rise in diesel vehicles in Derbyshire despite environmental impact

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Ellen Fineran, left, Bertie the Badger and project partners celebrate the opening of the Whistlestop Caf� at Matlock Bath station.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust opens café at restored Matlock Bath station

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Matlock climate school strike takes call for action to County Hall

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has awarded �25,000 for renovations at Spider Park on the Hurst Farm estate in Matlock. Pictured is estate regeneration manager Marie Schmidt.

Government awards £25,000 for transformation project at Matlock park

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Health More Health >>

Pregnancy rates drop among Derbyshire teenagers

Health

Many Derbyshire pharmacies will be closed over Easter

These are the Derbyshire pharmacies that will be open over Easter

Health

In Derbyshire, there were 176,053 registered diesel cars by the end of 2018, and 97,249 diesel vans.

Rise in diesel vehicles in Derbyshire despite environmental impact

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Cases of measles are on the rise across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how many cases of measles there were in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire last year

Health

Smoking could be banned in more places in Derbyshire.

Where Derbyshire County Council plans to ban smoking in bid to make hundreds more sites smoke-free

Health