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Alvaston

An image of a bungalow which was left with a damaged roof after a fire.

Garage and bungalow blaze accidental, probe finds

It was "most likely" caused by an unknown fault with electrical equipment, the fire service says.

Black smoke rises from a property in Derby

Fire crews deal with bungalow blaze

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service believe there is nobody inside the property in Alvaston.

A row of houses and a row of trees along a road.

Teenage cyclist seriously injured in crash with car

Police are appealing for witnesses after the collision in Boulton Lane, Alvaston.

An image of the fire service's aerial ladder platform at the fire in Brackens Lane Alvaston.

Investigation fails to find cause of roof fire

Six fire crews and support units were called to the blaze on Monday afternoon.

An image of firefighters squirting water into the roof space of a row of terraced shops, while plumes of smoke rise from the roof.

Fire breaks out in roof space above terraced shops

People living in the area were advised to keep their doors and windows closed.

A tree-lined footpath in a park with temporary orange mesh fencing on the left it.

Improvement work at parks across city completed

Derby City Council says a number of footpaths have been upgraded to improve accessibility.

Natalie and Graham are standing in front of a brown door. They are both smiling at the camera. Natalie has dark brown hair and is dressed as a fried egg, she is wearing a big white tunic with a yellow circle in the middle. Graham is wearing glasses with dark rims and is dressed as a chicken, he is wearing a bright yellow onesie with a hood up over his head. His arms are outstretched so you can see red material hanging from his sleeves like wings.

Head's hen-durance charity challenge for pupils

The head teacher and a colleague will walk from school into Derby dressed as a chicken and an egg.

A residential street

Joint investigation after man dies in bungalow fire

The fire service says the victim, who was in his 70s, was found inside the property.

An image of two blue buses in Derby

Bus operator announces changes to city routes

Arriva says some of the changes are designed to "help keep buses running on time".