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Derbyshire pair banned from keeping dogs for life after leaving Akita-cross to suffer skin condition for six years

Crime

Did your favourite name make the cut?

These are the 20 most popular baby girl and boy names in the world

People

New trainee firefighters to protect and serve with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue

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The scene at Woodhead Pass

Woodhead Pass blocked after van crashes into wall

Traffic and Travel

How much extra will you pay to help police keep us safe?

Crime

A cold and frosty start with a dry and sunny day ahead

Weather

Fancy earning £53,000 a year as a Northern train driver? Here's how to apply

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Cold day ahead with plenty of sunshine for South Yorkshire and Derbyshire

Weather

Launching trentbarton's support of Teenage Cancer Trust are, from left, Caroline Bacon-Webster (trentbarton charity champion), Yvonne Macintosh (Teenage Cancer Trust relationship manager) and Shani Bright (trentbarton driver). Photo: Lionel Heap

Bus group staff choose Teenage Cancer Trust as their new charity of the year

People

Mika the monkey in the chiller cabinet at the Central England Co-op store in Strutt Street, Belper.

Lost toy Mika the monkey sparks Derbyshire store workers' hunt for owner

People

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Woodhead Pass blocked after van crashes into wall

Traffic and Travel

The landslip

Derbyshire road closed and diversions in place after landslip

Traffic and Travel

Roadworks sign

Here are the roadworks in and around Chesterfield over Christmas

Traffic and Travel

Renault gets stuck in the mud

Derbyshire Renault driver gets stuck in the mud after cop car challenge

Traffic and Travel

Derbyshire road closed after coach ploughs into wall

Traffic and Travel

Crime More Crime >>

Derbyshire pair banned from keeping dogs for life after leaving Akita-cross to suffer skin condition for six years

Crime

Hardyal Dhindsa, police and crime commissioner for Derbyshire. Photo: John McLean

How much extra will you pay to help police keep us safe?

Crime

theft

These are the top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK

Crime

A sheep that was mauled in Derbyshire

Police warning after ewes mauled in Derbyshire

Crime

Education More Education >>

Derbyshire teacher not struck off after commenting on pupil's breasts and ‘magic fingers’

Education

Frank Thompson

Bakewell school has welcomed its new headteacher

People

Frank Thompson has been appointed headteacher of S Anselm's School in Bakewell.

New headteacher’s joy at joining Bakewell school

Education

Controversial baby names.

Baby Names 2019: here are the top 10 most controversial baby names for girls

People

The funding was approved by Derbyshire County Council's cabinet

Building improvements for 54 Derbyshire schools

People

Business More Business >>

New season of Chatsworth talks to tell hidden stories of history

Things To Do

Tesco customers vote on where the money goes each month. Photo: Kevin Lines

Bag your group or charity some extra help with community grants

Business

Belper, Strutts North Mill

Thousands of Derbyshire jobs could be created by developments in 2020

Business

Ribbon cut on new railway workshop in Wirksworth

Business

Politics More Politics >>

Thousands of Derbyshire jobs could be created by developments in 2020

Business

Council approves new garden waste collection chaege

Politics

Polling Station, Sheffield Town Hall - June 8th General Election 2017.

These are all the things you can and can't do in a polling station

Politics

A Derbyshire youth centre wants to build glamping pods, log cabins and modern events building

Derbyshire youth centre wants to build glamping pods, log cabins and modern events building

Politics

Councillors from Youlgrave Parish Council and residents at the opening of the new toilets.

New toilets open in Derbyshire village as loos close across area

People

Environment More Environment >>

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

News

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 >>

Derbyshire County Council to receive £71,000 to help people bereaved by suicide

Health

Dad Keith Buckley, who donated his kidneys after dying when falling off a ladder putting up Christmas lights.

Dozens of Derbyshire patients spent Christmas waiting for the gift of life

People

Doctors urge COPD patients to take extra care this winter

Health

Thousands more people expected to be diagnosed with dementia in Derbyshire in the next 10 years

Thousands more people expected to be diagnosed with dementia in Derbyshire in the next 10 years

Health

Colin Hampton has been a coordinator for Derbyshire Unemployed Workers' Centre for almost 35 years.

"Mr A Deceased" court letter causes distress for grieving Derbyshire mother

Health