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Gas leak prompts emergency closures in Derbyshire village already facing traffic chaos

Residents reported the smell of gas which prompted emergency repair works

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Get Shrovetide Football Ashbourne 2026 updates on WhatsApp as two-day battle returns

Ashbourne will once again play host to the annual Shrovetide Football match

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Derby County duo on England radar as form sparks interest

England under-21s boss Lee Carsley was among those to watch the game against Swansea at the weekend

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B&B below Derbyshire's scariest hiking path to become HMO

The former Stone Lodge B&B off the A6 close to Matlock Bath and the infamous Giddy Edge hiking trail can now become a HMO

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Calls for speed limit to be lowered on 50mph route close to Derbyshire tourist attraction

Councillors claim vehicles regularly speed on the route close to Carsington Water

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Perverts jailed after downloading more than a thousand indecent images

Their crimes were discovered as part of an unrelated investigation

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'Pivotal' milestone achieved as Belper Mills regeneration approved

Approval of the long-awaited Belper Mills regeneration project was welcomed with applause

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Meet the 15-year-old darts wunderkind from Derby showing the power of hard work

Alfie Moore, 15, from Alvaston, has qualified for the Junior World Darts Championship

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The future of Derby's waterfall is uncertain. I think it should stay

The city council says it will 'carefully consider' what to do with the landmark

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11 Ashbourne Shrovetide photos as ancient ball game returns to Derbyshire town

The Up'ards and Down'ards are ready to battle it out once again

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Slice of Derbyshire history for sale as gamekeeper's house up for auction

It was originally part of a 700-acre estate but now belongs to Derbyshire County Council

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In a bleak and globalised world, we need Shrovetide in Ashbourne now more than ever

It's a 'local game for local people' and there's nothing wrong with that

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New plans emerge for former Derbyshire school left empty for years

It was used as a school for nearly 100 years

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Derbyshire village braces for seven-week 'nightmare' road closure

Motorists have been warned to avoid the diversion route as well if possible

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Teenager dies after multi-vehicle Derbyshire collision involving scooter

One arrest has been made in connection with the incident

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'Conflicting feelings' - Derby's Freya Tarbit pipped to Olympic podium by British rivals

The 25-year-old finished fourth alongside Marcus Wyatt in the mixed doubles and watched in agony as new British superhero Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker won gold.

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Councillors urged to avoid approving Derby children's homes 'to please residents'

An appeal was launched on the council's decision to give temporary permission on such plans

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Derby HMO blocked amid fears tenants would struggle to get to front door

The plan was refused despite the council recommending it for approval

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Former Derby County boss set for another Championship salvage operation

The former Derby County boss is in talks with Leicester City over a short-term deal to become the club's new manager

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Major route set for three-week closure as bus firm Trentbarton confirms diversion route

Two bus services will be diverted - and works are set to finish in March