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May 02, 2025

Transgender women to be barred from playing women's football by FA

TRANSGENDER women will no longer be able to play in women's football from June 1, 2025, the Football Association has announced.

1 min

Rolls-Royce says trading is strong despite tariffs and supply chain issues

ENGINEERING GIANT CONFIDENT OF ACHIEVING UNDERLYING PROFIT OF NEARLY £3BN

2 mins

Let the bells ring out...for return of the swifts

POPULATIONS HAVE FALLEN BY OVER 60% IN 25 YEARS

2 mins

Solar panels ‘to be mandatory for new homes by 2027’

ALMOST all new homes in England would be fitted with solar panels during construction within two years under plans being drawn up by the Government.

1 min

Logan's run of literary greatness continues with city prize for writing

SEVEN-YEAR OLD TAKES FLASH FICTION AWARD AFTER PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHING HIS OWN BOOK ABOUT ROBOT

2 mins

Households told to leave homes for second day in firework-making materials drama

999 TEAMS CONTINUE WORK TO CLEAR POTENTIAL DANGER FROM HOUSE IN CITY

2 mins

M&S stops hiring as systems go offline after cyber attack

MARKS & Spencer is unable to hire new workers as it continues to battle disruption to its operations from a damaging cyber attack.

1 min

Residents want to see pressure on Travellers to leave city parkland

COUNCIL STARTS EVICTION PROCESS AS POLICE STEP UP GREEN SPACE PATROLS

1 min

Police point out open water risks, as country experiences warmest day of year

THE UK has seen the warmest start to May on record as temperatures continue to soar, prompting warnings of wildfires and the “hidden dangers\" of open water swimming.

2 mins

Fire crews' second day of tackling moorland blaze that hit Peak District

FIREFIGHTERS returned to the scene of a huge moorland fire on the Derbyshire border yesterday.

1 min

RSPCA bid to inspire future workers

THE RSPCA has launched a virtual work experience programme to inspire the next generation of animal welfare workers.

1 min

Shops urged to be ready for ban on single-use vapes or face risk of fines from city council

ONCE the ban on single-use vapes comes into effect in June, Derby businesses not abiding by it could face serious consequences.

1 min

Homes group helps to ease shoe poverty

A DERBYSHIRE housing association has announced its support of a national charity working to eliminate footwear poverty.

1 min

Rail project is hoping to slash freight emissions

HYDROGEN PROPULSION RESEARCHED IN UNIVERSITY BID TO HALT DIESEL USE

2 mins

Giant bubbles on way for half-term at adventure farm

A BUBBLE bonanza is taking over a farm park as a 12-time Guinness World Record bubbleologist brings his mix of show-stopping giant bubbles.

1 min

First mate Zoe will be taking to high seas to mentor non-pros team in global race

DREAM COMES TRUE FOR CITY SAILOR AS SHE MAKES LINE-UP FOR 40,000 NAUTICAL MILE TEST OF STAMINA

2 mins

Social care hearing chief meets carers

CARERS and campaigners have met with the head of a new commission into social care as she vowed to ensure their voices shape a system that “supports people to lead fulfilling, dignified and enriched lives”.

1 min

JCB delight as hydrogen diggers given roads green light

BOSSES at JCB have hailed a \"monumental\" Government decision to change the law to give their hydrogen diggers the green light to be driven on UK roads.

1 min

Residents warm to Govt funding that will help to keep cold away

TENANTS WELCOME ‘LONG OVERDUE’ MEASURES AS MILLIONS POURED INTO IMPROVING HOMES’ HEATING

2 mins

Protests target Trump

FROM Tokyo to Turin, Taipei to Paris, tens of thousands marched in May Day rallies that spotlighted growing anger over US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff agenda and fears of global economic turmoil.

1 min

'Kindness of star shames government'

THE Scottish Government should \"hang its head in shame\" after rock star Sir Rod Stewart stepped in to pay for the autism diagnosis of a child who has waited three years.

1 min

No 10 welcomes signing of Ukraine-US mineral deal

DOWNING Street has welcomed an economic deal signed between Ukraine and the US, after the Foreign Secretary said UK support for Kyiv remains \"steadfast\".

1 min

Protest farmers 'didn't look poor on tractors'

FARMERS who blocked Whitehall in protest against changes to inheritance tax “didn’t look very poor” in their “sparkling new expensive tractors”, Parliament has been told.

1 min

Support worker recognised for transforming patients' care

AN NHS support worker of more than 30 years has received a prestigious award for transforming care for patients with severe mental disorders.

1 min

200-year-old wine funnel looks to be a real rare vintage!

OBJECT FROM BEFORE VICTORIAN ERA SET TO FETCH UP TO £300 AT FINE ART AUCTION

2 mins

Putting smile back on faces of NHS dentists in my patch

WHY did you want to become an MP? That is a question I get asked a lot and it's an easy one to answer. I love Amber Valley. It's my home and I cannot think of anywhere I'd rather bring up my family. I knew that Amber Valley deserved better. I wanted to be a strong voice for this constituency and pledged to work hard to address the most pressing issues we face.

2 mins

Thank Pugh very much

EMOTIONAL LEAD PERFORMANCE FROM BRITISH ACTRESS GIVES GRAVITAS TO LATEST MARVEL ROMP

2 mins

All of us need to be there for each other, that's the message

MOVE OVER, AVENGERS: THERE'S A NEW BAND OF SUPERHEROES IN TOWN. RACHAEL DAVIS HEARS FROM THUNDERBOLTS* STARS INCLUDING FLORENCE PUGH

4 mins

Wish Clu were here?

DISCOVERY: Martin visits the islands of West Africa

1 min

Hodgkinson to race in London

Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson is set to take part in July's London Diamond League meet.

1 min

James 'undecided' on NBA future

LeBron James has said he will take time to consider his future after Los Angeles Lakers lost to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA play-offs.