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Siblings 'left cow to die in pain' and 'carcasses to rot' around their Derbyshire farm

A brother and sister have admitted failing to protect suffering animals and not following strict regulations on disposing of dead livestock at their Derbyshire farm.

Crime

87 new police officers have been promised for Derbyshire.

More than 80 new police officers promised for Derbyshire

A drive to recruit 20,000 police officers could lead to more than 80 new bobbies on the beat for Derbyshire.

Crime

Man charged with drug offences in Belper

A man has been charged with possession with intent to supply drugs after he was stopped by officers on patrol in Belper.

Crime

'Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely'

Rain set to batter Derbyshire at weekend as forecasters launch weather warning

A weather warning has been issued as heavy rain threatens to batter the county over the weekend.

Weather

'Remember, if it sounds too good to be true- it probably is.'

Derbyshire Police warn of 'Microsoft' phone scam

Derbyshire Police have warned residents of a scam involving 'vishing'.

Crime

It’s almost the weekend- will the weather be kind?

Happy Friday. Here’s today’s weather forecast?

Weather

Sculpture made of 100,000 knives lands in Derbyshire to highlight impact of violent crime

The Knife Angel has landed in Derbyshire to convey a powerful message.

People

193 flood warnings and alerts are currently in place across the UK. Pic: Environment Agency.

East Midlands flood warning map- find out if your area will be affected by Hurricane Lorenzo

Hurricane Lorenzo is threatening to bring more heavy downpours to the UK- and our region is set to be one of the 'worst affected', say forecasters.

Weather

A chilly start- watch the weather forecast

Good morning, it's Wednesday- and here's the weather forecast.

Weather

The poor hedgehog didn't make it. Picture supplied by the RSPCA.

Defenceless hedgehog 'doused in petrol and set on fire' in 'horrific and callous act'

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a hedgehog had petrol poured on his body and was set on fire in a ‘horrific and callous act' in the East Midlands.

Crime

East Midlands residents warned not to drive in flood water after reports of 'stuck' vehicles

Firefighters have urged drivers to avoid flooded areas after a number of reports of 'stuck vehicles' across the East Midlands.

People

Appeal after BMW driver 'punched truck driver in face' in Belper dispute

Witnesses are being sought following an allegation that 'one motorist punched another' in Belper.

Crime

'Not sure whether to recommend a garage or a doctor'- Derbyshire driver with lumpy tyre pulled over on school run

A police officer was baffled when he came across this rather contagious looking tyre belonging to a car on the school run in Derbyshire.

Crime

A 'rather murky day' lies ahead- watch today's weather forecast

Good morning! Here's Tuesday's weather forecast.

Weather

Thirty tonnes of straw ablaze in Derbyshire fire

Firefighters were called to the Derbyshire dales to reports of a straw fire.

News

'Increasingly cloudy' on Sunday- watch the weather forecast

Good morning! Here is today's weather forecast for Sunday.

Weather

Chilly start and fog 'will soon clear' - watch the weather forecast

The weekend is here! Here's the weather forecast for Saturday.

Weather

The Beast from the East in Chesterfield last year.

Return of Beast from the East: Midlands will be 'worst affected' as freezing vortex of air descends from the Arctic

The Beast from the East is back- and could bring it with the coldest winter we've seen in the Midlands in 30 years.

People

A chilly start in today's weather forecast

Good morning! Here is the weather forecast for Sunday.

Weather

'The very best of what the Derbyshire countryside has to offer'- Chatsworth Country Fair in pictures

The Chatsworth Country Fair proved popular as ever this year, with thousands descending on the stately home to enjoy spectacles and stalls that spanned over the whole weekend.

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These are the best restaurants in Derbyshire - according to the AA Restaurant Guide 2020

Derbyshire property set to feature on Channel 4's Grand Designs: House of the Year

These are the cars seized by Derbyshire police in the last week and some of the bizarre behaviour they've dealt with

‘We want to make our supporters proud,’ says Belper Town boss Grant Black ahead of FA Cup tie at Notts County

This is where mobile speed cameras will be located in Derbyshire from Thursday, October 10 - in pictures.