Draycott23 Oct 2024Recycling scheme expanding to more householdsA trial that involves items such as plastic bags included in waste collections is being extended.23 Oct 2024Somerset30 Sep 2024Council appeals for new homes site suggestionsErewash says a government inspector has expressed concern about it meeting its housing targets.30 Sep 20244 Jun 2024Delayed strawberries may be 'well worth the wait'Fruit growers say tastier British strawberries are on the menu after a cold and wet spring.4 Jun 2024Climate22 Feb 2024Bid to halt vicarage demolition failsHistoric England has refused listed status and the owner says he just wants to sell it.22 Feb 2024Derby29 Nov 2023Fourth murder charge after man found deadPolice say a 27-year-old man from Nottinghamshire is charged with murdering Owen Fairclough.29 Nov 2023Derby22 Nov 2023Worker died after explosion at factory, coroner toldFabian Rozniatowski had been working at a military pyrotechnics factory when he was "heavily burned".22 Nov 2023Derby9 Oct 2023Woman hid inside storage unit to evade attackerDarren Rowland, 39, is sentenced to one year and four months after admitting strangling his victim.9 Oct 2023Nottingham29 Sep 2023Historic village vicarage threatened with demolitionCouncillors have issued a preservation order to halt the planned demolition of a historic home.29 Sep 2023Derby21 Sep 2023Dog attack on woman prompts witness appealPolice say a woman in her 70s was attacked as she walked through a village with her friend.21 Sep 2023