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February 14, 2017, 5:54 am

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Two people from Derby have been arrested over an alleged conspiracy to steal and supply drugs and commit misconduct in a public office.Two West Midlands Police officers were also among those arrested by the force's counter-corruption unit in early morning raids today.A statement from the force said the two officers, aged 47 and 35, were based at Perry Barr were arrested in connection with conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office, conspiracy to steal and to supply drugs.It said the...

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Rolls-Royce's Derby staff crucial to helping firm recover from...

February 14, 2017, 6:04 am

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After Rolls-Royce this morning reported its worst-ever financial results, the rebuilding job is already under way - and the firm's Derby workforce has a crucial role to play.With its civil aerospace and nuclear divisions in the city, Rolls-Royce is Derby's largest private sector employer. Out of its £4.6 billion pre-tax loss which it has posted, £4.4 billion of this is down to currency fluctuations - and the weakening of the pound against the dollar since Brexit.And £671...

The aero engines that could propel Rolls-Royce's recovery

February 14, 2017, 6:45 am

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After reporting its worst losses in its 111-year history Rolls-Royce will be looking to Derby to help it get out of the mire.Three new engines, which have been designed and developed in Derby will be at the heart of the company's future success - the Trent 1000 TEN, the Trent XWB-97 and the Trent 7000.All of these engines are at different stages of development. These are the new products that Rolls-Royce will be bringing to market over the next few years. But there is also a fourth engine - an...

Aerospace expert: 'Why I'm positive about Rolls-Royce's future'

February 14, 2017, 7:15 am

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After reporting its heaviest pre-tax loss in its 111-year history, questions have been raised about the future of Rolls-Royce - Derby's largest private sector employer. Here, in his own words, aerospace expert Howard Wheeldon, of Wheeldon Strategic Advisory, looks at how the company incurred such huge losses and assesses how the firm can bounce back from them.No-one is going to deny that for a company to report a headline loss of £4.6 billion is anything other than hugely disappointing.It...

Hunt for motorist after smash on A52 between Derby and Ashbourne

February 14, 2017, 8:01 am

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Witnesses are being sought to a head-on collision which took place on the A52 near Derby.The accident happened on a stretch of the road near Shirley, between Derby and Ashbourne, after a car swerved to avoid another vehicle.A spokesman for Derbyshire police said: "A silver Peugeot 406 was heading towards Ashbourne when a red Mini travelling in the opposite direction swerved to avoid another car.READ MORE: Omegle: 89% of youngsters reported seeing inappropriate content"The Peugeot and...

Controversial plans revealed for Derby's first Sikh school

February 14, 2017, 8:03 am

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A controversial planning application for a new Derby school that councillors say is not needed has been submitted to the city council.Akaal Primary – Derby's first Sikh free school – is already open and run in temporary buildings in Normanton.It was expected that a new school site would eventually be built and last year the Government, which has been encouraging the creation of free schools for the past six years, used special legal powers, to seize the £1.2 million plot of...

Two children taken to hospital after A38 crash in Derbyshire

February 14, 2017, 8:20 am

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Two children have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A38 in Derbyshire.They were travelling in a car which was in collision with a Ford transit van on the southbound carriageway of the road.Police say the crash took place between the Watchorn Island, at Alfreton and the Hartshay junction, Ripley.READ MORE: Pair arrested in alleged misconduct and drugs swoopA spokeswoman for Derbyshire police said: "We received a call to reports of an accident at around 2pm."Two children,...

Silly Sids given a month to leave former Debenhams building in...

February 14, 2017, 9:15 am

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Popular Derby furniture shop Silly Sids has been given a month to leave its current home in the city's former Debenhams building.Mick Harding, owner of Silly Sids, said he has been given 30 days to move out of the premises in Victoria Street and is now looking for a new home.The deadline was given by the building's current owner, Intu. News that Silly Sids is to leave the site comes as negotiations continue on a deal for Intu to exchange it for the council-owned Eagle Market.In the meantime,...

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Derby pub The Bell and Castle makes own version of Channel 4...

February 14, 2017, 9:25 am

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A Derby pub has got well and truly into the Valentine's Day spirit by filming its own version of popular Channel 4 show First Dates. Angela and Seamus O'Dwyer, who run The Bell and Castle, have made a 14-minute show featuring its own take on the loved-up series, which is watched by millions. The video which has been seen by thousands of people since being uploaded to Facebook earlier this week, shows eight local hopefuls looking to find love at the Burton Road pub. OTHER NEWS: Future of...

Teen twice fought off masked gang of would-be robbers on Derby...

February 14, 2017, 10:15 am

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A 13-year-old boy twice fought off a masked gang of would-be robbers when they confronted him as he walked home from school.Police say the teenager was on a path off Boulton Lane, heading towards Bracken's Lane, Alvaston, when he was approached by the group of four or five boys.A police spokesman said: "As he walked past, two of the group blocked his path and demanded that he hand over his phone. When the victim refused, one of the group threatened to punch him and then swung at his face,...

Bouncer suffers 'serious injury' in attack at Derby nightclub

February 14, 2017, 10:40 am

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Police are trying to identify a group of men as part of an investigation into an attack on a bouncer at a Derby city centre nightclub.A force spokesman said: "We're investigating an allegation that at around 3.30am on Saturday, January 21 a bouncer at the Blue Note, in Sadler Gate, was assaulted as he tried to eject a group of men from the club."The bouncer suffered a serious injury to his knee.READ MORE: Hunt for motorist after smash on A52 between Derby and Ashbourne"The men...

Two more days of Derby school strikes announced

February 14, 2017, 11:23 am

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Another two days of strike action have been announced by support staff in Derby's schools.Their union Unison has notified Derby City Council that it intends to strike again, immediately after half-term, on Monday and Tuesday next week.So some parents who thought their children would be returning to school after a week's holiday will find themselves having to take more time off or finding childcare once again.READ MORE: Shocked Derby parents feel let down by leaked Unison strike memosNext week's...

Derby MP Amanda Solloway 'incredibly concerned' for kids using...

February 14, 2017, 12:28 pm

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A Derby MP has called the results of our investigation into chat site Omegle "incredibly concerning" and called for more to be done to ensure protection for young people on the internet.Amanda Solloway, MP for Derby North, was speaking after the Derby Telegraph reported that a NSPCC survey showed Omegle came in as the third highest chat site where young people reported "seeing inappropriate content".This comes after parents of a Derby girl posted a warning on Facebook when...

Ilkeston singer Jason Brock makes semi-final of Gary Barlow's...

February 14, 2017, 12:45 pm

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A performer from Derbyshire has made it through to the semi-final of Gary Barlow's Saturday night BBC1 television show Let It Shine.Jason Brock, of Cotmanhay, received a standing ovation from both the judges and the audience when he auditioned for the prime time show, which is searching for five boys to form a band and perform the songs of Take That in a touring stage show.The 30-year-old is now in one of five groups battling it out in the competition during a series of live programmes.READ...

In Pictures: Derbyshire animals feeling the love on Valentine's...

February 14, 2017, 1:10 pm

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It's not just people who are getting romantic for Valentine's Day – animals are feeling the love too. These gorgeous pictures show pets and wildlife looking all loved up surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Derbyshire. The pictures were taken by a photographer known simply as Villager Jim and his pictures are simply stunning. One of the cutest pictures shows a dog holding up a rose and there are other adorable ones such as a dog posing for a kiss with a nearby horse. Another...

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​Derby's Valentine's Day wedding shows world true meaning of love

February 14, 2017, 1:28 pm

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Just one couple tied the knot in Derby city on Valentine's Day but the event had more than enough romance for thousands to enjoy, both in Derbyshire and around the world – more than 7,000 in fact.Thanks to a last-minute decision by bride Emma Aplin, 36, the Derby Telegraph was allowed to show the entire ceremony on Facebook Live – the tears, the nerves, the laughter, the love and the moment they said "I do".More than 7,000 people, including viewers from Canada and...

Light at end of tunnel after gloomy day for Rolls-Royce in Derby

February 14, 2017, 1:50 pm

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Rolls-Royce today reported its biggest pre-tax loss in its history - yet the engineering giant's boss, together with a number of respected analysts, believe that the firm can now look forward to a better future.The day began when Derby's biggest firm issued its full-year results for 2016 at 7am. The headline figure showed that last year, the firm made a whopping £4.6 billion pre-tax loss.There were two reasons for this - the weaker pound and the impact of a £671 million settlement...

One man's amazing £10k gift for op to help Kareena Hayes...

February 14, 2017, 9:45 pm

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For Kareena Hayes, it's the best news she could have received.Just days ago, the nine-year-old's family was devastated when a charity box containing cash for an operation to help her walk unaided was stolen from a Borrowash cafe.But now Kareena, who has cerebral palsy, says she feels "amazed" after a local businessman, who wished to remain anonymous, came forward with the £10,000 needed for the op. Kareena was left heartbroken when thieves smashed their way into the Marmalade...

Supermarket chain Lidl prepares to launch state-of-the-art store...

February 14, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Supermarket chain Lidl will launch a new £2 million store in Sandiacre tomorrow. The firm was granted planning permission last year to bulldoze its store in Station Road and rebuild it from scratch. That work has now finished and the larger, state-of-the-art store will open its doors tomorrow. The supermarket boasts state-of-the-art facilities including a glass-fronted design, wide aisles, long tills, restroom and baby changing facilities, 113 parking spaces and a 179 sq metre...

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February 14, 2017, 10:08 pm

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Hello and welcome to Derby Telegraph's breaking news updates for Wednesday, February 15. We are here to make sure that you're the first to know what is happening across the region - from what the emergency services are attending to political news, retail updates and more. If there's something you've noticed and want us to check it out, then feel free to get in touch. Call us on 01332 411999, email newsdesk@derbytelegraph.co.uk or let us know by visiting our Facebook or Twitter...