Derby Telegraph - April 16, 2025

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April 16, 2025

35 new officers on the way in bid to transform neighbourhood policing

THE Home Office has confirmed that Derbyshire, together with every police force in England and Wales, will receive funding as part of its plan to transform neighbourhood policing.

1 min

Planning inquiry begins over the future of 'vital' green wedge land amid plans to build 90 homes

A PLANNING inquiry has begun over controversial plans to build 90 new homes in Derby on “vital” green wedge land.

3 mins

A TOUCH OF CLASS (170)

£23M IMPROVEMENTS WILL MODERNISE EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY FLEET

2 mins

Breakdown company calls for permanent solutions to rid our roads of potholes

CALLS FOR A LOT MORE INVESTMENT TO FIX OUR ROADS

5 mins

'Action needed now' to save Hippodrome as latest fire 'most probably deliberate'

A DERBYSHIRE charity says urgent action is required to save a beloved and historic former Derby theatre after emergency services responded to a yet another fire at the premises.

4 mins

Advertising on gambling 'everywhere'

ALMOST two thirds of people say that gambling advertising is “everywhere” as a charity called for a national conversation to help those suffering harm.

1 min

'I couldn't cope with seeing myself in the mirror...it became a daily battle'

A DERBYSHIRE man who was 18 years old when he woke up one morning to find he had “lost his smile” overnight has spoken out about the rare condition that knocked his confidence and changed his life forever.

2 mins

Plan to transform council's HQ into offices, homes and hotel hits criticism

WORRIED residents living near Derbyshire County Council’s headquarters in Matlock have criticised plans to turn the building into homes, offices and a hotel.

4 mins

Glittering line-up of writers is set to celebrate city book festival's 10th anniversary

DERBY Book Festival has revealed its programme for its 10th anniversary, and tickets are now on sale.

2 mins

180,000 fliers set to enjoy Easter getaway from airport

EAST Midlands Airport is poised to welcome more than 180,000 passengers during the Easter break as its 2025 summer season gets under way.

1 min

Account hacked for crypto scam

COMMONS Leader Lucy Powell had her X account hacked on Tuesday, with the page repeatedly publicising a “House of Commons cryptocoin” scam.

1 min

US 'working very hard' on 'great' trade deal with UK

THE US is “working very hard” with the UK on negotiating a “great” trade deal, vice president JD Vance has said.

1 min

Post Office hero Alan wants judicial review

SIR Alan Bates has urged victims of the Horizon scandal to take the Government to court over delays to financial redress.

2 mins

Earnings set to fall at B&M

B&M, the discount retailer, has warned that it anticipates a year-on-year decline in full-year earnings due to weak UK sales affecting the company's overall performance.

1 min

Business owners consider relocating

A WAVE of higher taxes, escalating costs and bureaucratic red tape is prompting small business owners across the UK to consider relocating, according to recent data.

1 min

Digital marketing conference will focus on the use of AI

A TEDX speaker and award-winning entrepreneur has been announced as the keynote speaker for East Midlands Chamber's Al and digital marketing conference and Expo on June 6.

1 min

Double celebration for medical hosiery firm

CREDENHILL, one of the UK’s leading suppliers and online retailers of compression hosiery and medical garments, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and marking 40 years of being headquartered in Ilkeston.

1 min

Rammie and Ewie say thanks for car company's support of Kenya trip

PRIDE Park-based NK Motors is helping a Derby charity get its next humanitarian trip to Kenya on the road by sponsoring one of the volunteers.

2 mins

Confidence falls as firms weigh impact of tariffs and tax rises

BUSINESS confidence slumped over the first three months of the year, as bosses entered \"a state of despondency\" over rising taxes combined with the threat of US trade tariffs.

3 mins

9 ways to give babies the best start in life

Midwives and the NCT tell LISA SALMON their top tips for parents with newborns

3 mins

RICHARD IRVINE

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 mins

Drooling dog on high alert

My 14-year-old female dog is acting very strangely. She is permanently alert, frightened, shaking and drooling, except when she is in her safe haven cage. Any advice would be helpful.

2 mins

Palm reading

Looking for a luxurious take on a family winter sun holiday? TOM HUTCHISON sees Dubai in your future

5 mins

Perfect PITCH

Promising a holiday filled with adventure without draining your bank account, campsites across Europe are booming.

2 mins

Rouen exit for Dart

TENNIS British number four Harriet Dart lost 6-0 6-3 to Lois Boisson in the first round of the Rouen Open.

1 min

No ring return for Fury insists Arum

BOXING Promoter Bob Arum does not think Tyson Fury will return to the ring after the former world champion announced his retirement in January.

1 min

Diamond's ban for abuse of ref

NEWCASTLE director of rugby Steve Diamond has called for more accountability in refereeing decisions after receiving a six-match ban for verbal abuse towards match officials.

2 mins

Pompey fear a points fine after incident

PORTSMOUTH have appealed for information about an incident in which objects were thrown at an assistant referee in the 74th minute of the 2-2 draw with Derby County on Saturday.

2 mins

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