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Unsecured tree trunks on tractor spark division in Derbyshire village

A large tractor hauling massive tree trunks down Mill Lane in Grassmoor has sparked safety concerns among residents. Residents spotted what they described as an "unsecured, hazardous load". Photos show several tree trunks piled high on the tractor, seemingly without any visible restraints. One concerned resident...

New traffic lights on Derby Road create more congestion, residents say

The recently installed traffic lights on Derby Road, Clay Cross, are facing criticism from local residents and commuters. Although intended to alleviate congestion, the lights have reportedly worsened the situation, leading to long delays and frustration. Traffic now frequently backs up in both directions, with tailbacks...

Woman fighting for her life after Derby accident that left major road closed

A young woman is fighting for her life in hospital this evening after her car collided with a lorry in Derbyshire this morning. The woman, driving a Seat suffered 'serious injuries' when her car crashed with an HGV. Firefighters were called to the scene to...

Live as Derby accident forces major road closure in both directions

A Derby accident today forced a major road to be closed in both directions. Acresford Road has been shut down in both directions following a serious accident involving a lorry and a car. According to Traffic Reporting Apps, the incident occurred between Gorsey Lane and Moira...

Cocaine-fueled driver swerves into oncoming lane, narrowly avoiding police car

In a bizarre incident in Overseal, Derbyshire, a driver high on cocaine was seen erratically swerving between lanes, narrowly missing an oncoming police vehicle. The driver, who was later found barefoot and incoherent, was ultimately arrested after testing positive for cocaine. The incident began when a...

92-year-old war hero grandad killed by speeding motorcyclist

92-year-old pedestrian was killed in Riddings after a motorcyclist, riding nearly twice the speed limit, lost control and struck him. The incident occurred on the morning of August 19, 2023, on Greenhills Lane, as the victim, Gordon Elliott, was walking to a nearby shop. Elliott, a...