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Most recent Funeral director Frank Rigby celebrates 45 years at Derby’s longest established family-owned firm A Derby funeral director who helped arrange the final farewell for English actor Sir Alan Bates, led a procession featuring stormtroopers and Darth Vader, and helped a family secure permission for a loved one to be buried in her favourite paddock is celebrating 45 years in the profession.

Published 22/06/2026

Free Sadler Gate street party returns to Derby this summer

A free all-day street party celebrating one of Derby’s best-loved historic streets is returning this summer.

Published 15/06/2026

Derby street cleaner wins award and meets The King after years of keeping city centre tidy

A Derby street cleaner who says keeping the city tidy is his “dream job” has been recognised for his dedication — and even met The King.

Published 09/06/2026

Derby is set to celebrate Great Big Green Week this June with a free city centre event organised by St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District.

The week-long programme will include activities across Derby, including work in the Cathedral Quarter to refresh and replant flower boxes and flower beds.

Published 01/06/2026

New independent cafe Sugar Loaf set to open on Ashbourne Road in Derby

A new independent cafe inspired by Derby’s historic tea and coffee trade is set to open on Ashbourne Road later this year.

Published 14/05/2026

Derby Cathedral concert to raise funds for First Steps ED charity

OperaBabes will headline a major charity concert at Derby Cathedral in aid of First Steps ED, raising funds for eating disorder support services.

Published 11/05/2026

Derby’s longest-established family funeral directors says a ‘proper goodbye’ can help families grieve

Derby’s longest-established family-owned funeral directors is encouraging families to talk openly about death, grief and end-of-life wishes, warning that direct cremations can sometimes leave loved ones with regret.

Published 05/05/2026

Derby Arena celebrates student’s inspiring return to cycling after life-threatening crash

Derby Arena is celebrating the remarkable recovery of University of Derby student Lewis Fletcher, who has returned to cycling just 19 months after a life-threatening BMX accident.

Published 24/04/2026