Baby to be taken from mother who hid boyfriend with history of sexual abuse in shed
A council will take a baby from their mother following a persistent “pattern of dishonesty” including hiding her boyfriend, who has a history of sexual abuse, in a shed. During a hearing at Derby ...
Star Wars superfan has ashes blasted into space
A Star Wars superfan's ashes were launched into space by his wife so he could spend eternity in a 'galaxy far, far away' ...
Woman says UK dating 'so bad' she had to fly to Spain to find man
Celeste Hartley says she was so fed up with the 'bleak' dating scene at home that she decided to fly to Malaga ...
90% of business owners work while on holiday
More than 90% of UK business owners work while on holiday and while half of people in the country know say they have a side hustle, 65% have cancelled a plan break because of their work. A new study ...
East Midlands Railway trains cancelled across the region due to strike action
All East Midlands Railway (EMR) services have been cancelled today (Wednesday May 8) due to strike action. EMR is asking passengers not to travel as train drivers from the ASLEF Union are striking.
Driving with a bowl of water on the front passenger seat could save you money
A bowl of water on the seat beside you could you save you fuel and help with the cost of living crisis. The handy tip has ...
How to tell what insect has bitten or stung you - and when to be worried
A pharmacist has warned people not to overlook insect bites as the summer season approaches – because a bad reaction could prove life-threatening. From subtle discolouration to a change in texture or ...
Top 20 moments Brits turn to a cup of tea - from solving a problem to nursing a hangover
A study of 2,000 adults found a cup of tea is often present as we progress throughout our day - from the moment we wake up to kick start the morning and after a stressful day ...
Allenton primary school pays 'colourful' tribute to former head by opening Legacy Courtyard
An outdoor area for drama, dance and reflection has been unveiled at a Derby school in memory of former head teacher Jon Fordham, who died after a short illness on the eve of his 42nd birthday in ...
Derby school where high number of pupils have English as second language is rated 'good' by Ofsted
A Derby school where a "high proportion" of pupils speak English as an additional language has been praised for its "broad and ambitious curriculum" by Ofsted inspectors and rated 'good' for the ...
Thousands turn out as 109-year-old Ilkeston war veteran gets fitting Spitfire flyover
World War hero was the focal point of an awe-inspiring salute over the weekend with a town graced with a Spitfire flyover. Donald Rose, aged 109 and from Ilkeston, is the oldest surviving Second World ...
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Boy told to stay out of sunlight this summer after reaction to weed
A nursery tot suffered such severe burns from giant hogweed that he must wear long-sleeved tops and avoid sunlight throughout his final summer of freedom before starting school. Autumn and Steven ...