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February 17, 2017, 2:48 am

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All trains coming in or out of Derby's railway station were severely delayed due to signalling problems this morning. There were serious delays at the station with replacement bus services in place and operators telling customers they can use their tickets with other providers.A Network Rail spokesperson said: "We'd like to apologise to all passengers who have experienced disruption today whilst travelling to, from and via Derby station."The disruption was due to a track circuit...

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February 17, 2017, 3:10 am

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A 29-year-old Derby man has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering a pensioner in a city street.A jury of five men and five women took five hours to convict Sukhraj Atwal of killing his former step-grandfather Satnam Singh. He will now serve a minimum of 20 years in prison before he can be eligible for parole. Mr Singh was found unconscious in Princes Street, Pear Tree, shortly before 5am on July 23, 2015. The prosecution told the trial Atwal inflicted a "frenzied,...

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February 17, 2017, 3:51 am

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A car made at Toyota's Derbyshire factory has helped the Japanese manufacturer pass a global sales landmark for hybrid vehicles.The firm, which has its UK car manufacturing plant at Burnaston, has announced that its worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles has passed the 10 million mark. Hybrid vehicles run on an intelligent combination of petrol and electricity.The Burnaston factory makes two models, the Avensis and the Auris - including the Auris Hybrid. The sales landmark comes 20 years after the...

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February 17, 2017, 4:00 am

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A murderer from Derby who killed a pensioner in a "savage, frenzied and sustained assault" in the street has been jailed for life. Sukhraj Singh Atwal was told it would be 20 years until he is eligible to apply for parole after a jury found him guilty of murdering his former step-grandfather Satnam Singh. FOLLOW OUR UPDATES FROM COURT HERE The 29-year-old attacked Mr Singh as he walked from his home, in Princes Street, Pear Tree to open his local Sikh Gurdwara Temple, in the same...

Family of Derby murder victim Satnam Singh 'distraught' by his...

February 17, 2017, 4:11 am

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The family of a Derby murder victim said they were distraught to lose "such a loved and valued member of the family" - but were pleased to see his killer behind bars. Sukhraj Atwal must serve a minimum of 20 years for the murder of former step-grandfather Satnam Singh.Following the sentencing of Atwal, Mr Singh's family released a statement, which said: "We would like to thank everyone who has worked so hard in the investigation of this case at Derbyshire Constabulary, in...

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February 17, 2017, 4:40 am

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A date has been set for the official opening of a new 24-hour gym in Derby city centre.Anytime Fitness, based in a unit off Liversage Street, in the Castleward area of the city, is to be officially opened on Thursday. For the past couple of months, the worldwide gym chain has been fitting out the 3,800 sq ft premises with the latest exercise equipment.The gym, which will employ 10 people, will be able to accommodate up to 1,300 members. It started signing up members towards the end of last year...

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February 17, 2017, 5:17 am

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Police are hoping to reunite wedding photos found on Valentine's Day in Chaddesden Park with the happy couple's family. The pictures contained in slides show a pretty and beaming bride arm-in-arm with her groom proudly dressed in what appears to be a military uniform. Derbyshire police officers were joining neighbourhood group Keep Chaddesden Tidy on a clean-up job in Chaddesden Park when they stumbled across the touching snaps - which were encased in a red jewellery box - at about 1pm on...

Why Derby looks set to reject another Aldi foodstore

February 17, 2017, 5:35 am

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Plans to build a new foodstore on a derelict Derby site are set to be turned down by planning committee councillors.Aldi Food Stores Limited had applied to Derby City Council to create a store and 130-space car park at the junction of Uttoxeter New Road and Talbot Street.The site was last used as a storage facility and prior to that was a bus depot but has been cleared of all buildings, leaving an open space with some rough vegetation.READ MORE: How we broke the news of the proposed store in...

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February 17, 2017, 5:38 am

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Hello and welcome to Derby Telegraph's breaking news updates for Friday, February 17. 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 pages. You can...

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February 17, 2017, 6:29 am

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The union involved in a long-running pay dispute with Derby City Council has criticised the authority for its "level of commitment" in finding a solution to the problem - despite the two sides meeting this week.Unison negotiators met with the council on Thursday in an attempt to resolve the ongoing school strikes, which have seen support staff, including teaching assistants, take action on at least 13 different occasions since last summer.The two sides are in dispute over the outcome...

Marmite maker Unliever rejects bid from ketchup firm Kraft Heinz

February 17, 2017, 6:41 am

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The maker of Marmite spread has turned down a "saucy" takeover offer from a US firm which owns brands including Heinz tomato ketchup.Kraft Heinz has said that Unilever, which makes Marmite at its factory in Burton, rejected its offer of a takeover. But the American food giant has indicated that it would continue working towards striking a deal.If it happened, the deal would be one of the biggest in corporate history, with Ango-Dutch firm Unilever currently valued at more than...

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February 17, 2017, 8:30 am

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The judge who jailed a Derby man for life for the murder of Satnam Singh told the killer he had carried out an attack that was "brutal and sustained on a defenceless man, causing catastrophic injuries".Sukhraj Atwal must serve a minimum of 20 years for the murder of his former step-grandfather. The 29-year-old attacked Mr Singh as the 74-year-old walked from his home in Princes Street, Pear Tree, to open his local Sikh Gurdwara Temple, in the same street, shortly after 4.30am on July...

Temperatures set to soar as Caribbean air blows into Derby

February 17, 2017, 9:24 am

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Derby can expect to see double the expected temperatures for February as a blast of warm Caribbean air arrives in the UK. The Met Office said the East Midlands normally experiences daily temperatures of 7C or 8C at this time of year. But temperatures this weekend are forecast to hit double figures and, by Monday, we should experience the giddy heights of 13C or even 15C. But other areas to the east could see areas of that part of the country bask in 17C warmth, hotter than some Mediterranean...

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February 17, 2017, 9:31 am

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A thief smashed into a car, stole a dog, then mysteriously left the pet tied up outside a police station, it is alleged.A 35-year-old man from Derby has been arrested in connection with the bizarre incident yesterday evening.A Derbyshire police spokesman said the owner of the Mazda 3 car and black and white border collie reported the break-in at 8.45pm. It allegedly happened in the car park of the Best Western Hotel, in Long Eaton.MORE NEWS: Derby murder victim suffered 'brutal and merciless'...

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February 17, 2017, 10:20 am

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Many Derby parents are still not sure whether their child's school is closed or not on Monday and Tuesday next week because of strike action. The on-going dispute between Unison and Derby City Council, over the outcome of a fair pay review more than eight months ago, has led to numerous strikes. But the latest comes as pupils are due to return to classes after a week off for the spring half-term.A published list of school closures, or partial closures, shows several of them with...

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Sleazy nightclub groper jailed after he was caught on CCTV

February 17, 2017, 10:45 am

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A sleazy clubber was jailed after he groped a woman on a dance floor and rubbed himself against her.Anbesajer Zeraey, 31, slapped his victim on the bottom, then grabbed her from behind so she couldn't move her arms and ground his groin against her. CCTV footage showed the victim being "manoeuvred around the dancefloor" by Zeraey.She ended up in "a dark corner" where she was assaulted by another man, who put his hand up her skirt.MORE NEWS: Sentencing of Derby man for...

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February 17, 2017, 11:15 am

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Satnam Singh was brutally beaten to death when he was just 30 seconds from the Sikh Gurdwara temple, where he was heading on July 23, 2015.He had left his home in Princes Street, as he did every morning, to take the short stroll to the Singh Sabha Gurdwara, which is in the same complex as the National Sikh Museum he helped to set up.But the 74-year-old grandfather and father-of-three, who was described as "a truly dedicated gentleman who was well known for his selfless service", never...

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February 17, 2017, 11:45 am

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A Derbyshire care home owner ordered to pay £150,000 after a pensioner was found dead under a fallen wardrobe has failed to convince top judges his conviction should be overturned.Gerald Hudson, 73, from Ambergate, operated three care homes in partnership with another man, who has since died, Mr Justice Jeremy Baker told London's Appeal Court.One of them - Milford House in Derby Road, Milford - was where the tragic accident took place in 2012.READ MORE: Derbyshire care home firm fined...

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February 17, 2017, 10:00 pm

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A Derby man who asked "disgusting and sick" questions at a TGI Friday's job interview at the Intu Derby shopping centre has left the company. The Derby Telegraph revealed that he had initially been suspended over the bizarre questions he had asked a candidate at a job interview. They included whether the 18-year-old man he was interviewing would rather watch his parents having sex for a year or join in just for the start - followed by would he rather s*** a brick or cry glass. A TGI...

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February 17, 2017, 10:30 pm

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A Derby woman made a last-minute attempt to hide her drugs business by throwing cannabis and amphetamine into the next-door garden - leading to her neighbour's arrest.Derby Crown Court heard how Samantha Golding was in possession of more than 1kg of cannabis, worth up to £10,000, at her mum Paula Milliner's house in Ashley Street, Derby.The court heard that, when police executed a drugs warrant at the property in May last year, they also found cannabis at their next door neighbour's house....