Derby, England News

A TEENAGE traveller who raped a 15-year-old girl, threatening her at knifepoint, has had his jail term cut - although he only admitted his crimes after his traumatised victim had to re-live her ordeal in court.

A COMMITTED bandsman who was 'king of one-line jokes' has died aged 47 just six weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.

Aldi wants to build a store on disused land in Coleman Street, near its junction with Harvey Road, in Alvaston.

A GROUP of Derby Scouts and Explorers are packing their rucksacks ready to embark on a journey to meet Scouts thousands of miles away in Derby, America.

Four members of Chellaston Youth Club, along with group leader Keith Brampton, collected 22 bags of rubbish from the shopping precinct and nearby wasteland on Holmleigh Way.

THE Merlin Amateur Boxing and Fitness Club started out half a century ago as a club for youngsters.

Six children killed by a house fire in Derby will be remembered in a church service and at a community event later.

A CAR thief has been jailed after being snared by police following a car chase along the A38 which reached speeds of 125mph.

Residents described hearing a number of blasts from a derelict building in the town's Derwent Street at about 3.30pm. And police are advising people to stay away from the street - because of concerns there was asbestos in the premises.

City of London Sinfonia principal conductor Stephen Layton, who grew up in Derby and had his first taste of music in the city.

THE classroom has walls covered in artwork, computers dotted around the edge and a project on wild animals is under way.

Schools have more choice than ever before about where they send excluded pupils, or pupils in danger of being excluded, because of funding changes.

Praising the college, the minister said after his visit: "The practices on display at Burton and South Derbyshire College are at the cutting edge of engaging with the local economy." During the tour, Mr Hancock also reviewed proposals for the new university technical college - a school with technical specialisms in biomedical sciences and ... (more)

NEGLECT was a contributing factor in the death of Jason Dance at a house party in Allenton, a verdict has ruled.

It is now estimated that fewer than 900,000 members of the Church of England actually attend a Sunday morning worship each week.

PARENTS say they are disgusted after taking their children to Markeaton Park during yesterday's fine weather -only to find piles of stinking rubbish left over from the bank holiday weekend.

WIELDING thief was jailed after he was caught out by an eagle-eyed shop owner - who recognised him as a store regular.

Live Report From Mick Foley's Comedy Show in Derby, England Posted by Larry Csonka on 05.06.2013 Full details on the show... Credit Greg Cunningham and wrestlingobserver.com : For a guy who's only been doing comedy for three years, Mick works through his material with the polished panache and stage presence of someone with twenty-five years ... (more)

The women, from South Derbyshire, includes Helen Kreft, who works as a reporter at the Mail, are hoping to beat their results from last year as they prepare for Race for Life in Derby.

Chrissie and Martin Hall, who have shared the story of their early married life in Borrowash with the Unexamined Lives project.