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Disabled woman and her two dogs died in tragic house fire

A disabled woman who died in a fire in Derby had been disabled and dependent on an electric wheelchair to go around. The victim, who has been locally identified as Ruth, died together with her dogs Tilly and Harley on Friday, September 6. Neighbours say, Ruth,...

Van burts into flames in McDonald’s car park igniting nearby parked car

A camper van burst into flames in a car park outside McDonald’s in Clay Cross on Monday, causing significant damage to a nearby vehicle. Firefighters from Clay Cross and Staveley were called to the scene just after noon and quickly got the blaze under control....

The exact reason armed officers were seen in Tupton on Friday

A man is recovering after being struck by a motorbike in Old Tupton on Friday evening. Police were called to Station New Road shortly before 7:45 p.m. after a Yamaha XT 125 motorcycle collided with a pedestrian. The man, who is in his 30s, was taken...

Residents fuming over Osmaston Sainsburys self checkout tills

Derby residents in Osmaston, Sinfin, and Allenton are threatening to stop shopping at Sainsbury's after the supermarket increased the number of its self-service checkout tills. Residents have described the decision to reduce staff-operated tills to three as "coercive", saying they are being bullied to use...

Police hunt for escaped prisoner from HMP Sudbury

A dangerous convicted robber has escaped from prison. Raymond McMahon, 44, who was serving a sentence for robbery failed to return to the open prison following a day release on Saturday, September 7. McMahon is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, with short...

Police appeal for help finding two missing teenagers from Derby

Police are growing concerned for the safety of two teenagers, Sienna (13) and Jayden (15), who have been reported missing from the High Peak area of Derbyshire. The pair were last seen in Sheffield on Friday, September 6, around 9:15 p.m. Sienna is described as...