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Most recent More than 200 classic scooters set to take over Derby city centre More than 200 classic scooters will roll into Derby this summer for a huge celebration of Mod culture, music and style.

Published 03/08/2026

Derbyshire charity SV2 receives almost £900,000 in National Lottery funding

Derbyshire charity SV2 has been awarded almost £900,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to help it continue supporting victims of sexual violence and abuse.

Published 28/07/2026

Derby businesses to vote on plans for a single city centre BID

Businesses across Derby city centre are set to vote on landmark proposals to bring the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts together.

Published 27/07/2026

Mighty life-like dinosaurs return to Derby city centre this July

A herd of life-like prehistoric beasts will be stomping back into Derby city centre this summer — and it’s set to be dino-mite!

Published 08/07/2026

Meet the Derby sergeant helping to keep the city safe

Fighting crime and keeping people safe is exactly why Sergeant Jamie Millard joined Derbyshire Constabulary at the age of 20.

Published 07/07/2026

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