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Specialist army team called in and road closed after suspected munitions found in River Derwent

A specialist team has been dispatched to a Derbyshire road after two suspected munitions were discovered in River Derwent. The discovery has led to the road being closed. Police contacted The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, an army unit also known casually as the B**b Squad. The...
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Freezing refugee sleeping rough with ‘only case and backpack’ in Derbyshire village

A 23-year-old refugee from Sudan was spotted freezing and desperate outside Erewash Borough Council in Long Eaton after losing his accommodation. The young man, who had only a suitcase and backpack, spent a night on a bench outside the council building when his attempts to...
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New bin installed to help community keeps getting tipped over by vandals

A new bin installed at Bramblehedge Drive and Morlich Drive has become the target of vandals. This has left a local councillor frustrated and appealing for information. The bin, which was requested by residents was first placed as part of a three-month trial. It has been...
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Heroic police officers lead major city centre crackdown in day of action

City centre officers tackled a range of issues in an action-packed day, standing firm against crime and supporting community safety. The coordinated efforts included the assistance of PSCO Wright, who helped locate a high-risk missing person. Meanwhile, PCSOs Broster and Saxton joined PC Andrew in...
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Police chase horror: Driver mounts pavement and strikes man in his 60s

A driver mounted the pavement and struck a 60-year-old pedestrian during a police chase in Derby this morning. The incident occurred around 11:30 am on November 6, when officers attempted to stop a green BMW. Instead of stopping, the driver veered off the road onto...
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Watch: Staff brawl with vagrants in town as food strewn everywhere

Staff of an unnamed business were seen brawling with vagrants in a notorious part of the city centre on Monday, November 4. The confrontation, which was captured on video, shows staff wearing black confronting a man and woman. The atmosphere was tense and charged. Some pulling...
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