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• Derbysport published Johnny Russell: It will be difficult to get back in Derby County...

  21-10-2016 23:00
  
  Johnny Russell admits it will be "difficult" to force his way back into the Derby County starting line-up on a regular basis. Russell has not started for the Rams since the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on September 10. The Scotland international missed the next four games due to a calf injury and, since returning to full fitness, has been on the bench. Russell came on as a second-half substitute to score the winner against Leeds United last weekend in Steve McClaren's...
  
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• Derbysport commented Johnny Russell: It will be difficult to get back in Derby County...

  21-10-2016 23:00
  
  Johnny Russell admits it will be "difficult" to force his way back into the Derby County starting line-up on a regular basis. Russell has not started for the Rams since the 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on September 10. The Scotland international missed the next four games due to a calf injury and, since returning to full fitness, has been on the bench. Russell came on as a second-half substitute to score the winner against Leeds United last weekend in Steve McClaren's...
  
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• Burton Albion 2-0 Birmingham City

  21-10-2016 22:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lloyd Dyer and Jamie Ward score as Burton beat Birmingham City in the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
  
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• AmyGuard commented YourBus and Arriva route competition has prompted this response...

  21-10-2016 22:34
  
  With the announcement that YourBus will introduce services on two Arriva routes next month, our readers and regular bus users tell us their opinion. The new services will follow the same route as the 20 and 26 Arriva service and will stop at the same bays in Derby's bus station but YourBus said they will be cheaper. Commenting on the Derby Telegraph Facebook site, Dean Goodall, said: "Thank God. Bring these guys to the 22 and 24 routes in Chaddesden, then it (will) be (an) all-out bus...
  
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• New Joules store in Derby city centre - opening date revealed and how shoppers can bag a prize - Derby Telegraph

  21-10-2016 22:30 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
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  British clothing retailer Joules has announced the opening date of its first Derby store - and shoppers are in with the chance of grabbing prizes, including a £200 voucher. Joules, which will be opening in Sadler Gate in the Cathedral Quarter area of ...
  
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• AmyGuard published New Joules store in Derby city centre - opening date revealed...

  21-10-2016 22:30
  
  British clothing retailer Joules has announced the opening date of its first Derby store - and shoppers are in with the chance of grabbing prizes, including a £200 voucher.Joules, which will be opening in Sadler Gate in the Cathedral Quarter area of the city at 9am on Saturday, October 29, will also offer all customers 25% off during the entire weekend. The retailer sells a range of clothing, footwear, accessories and home products.Tom Joule, founder of Joules, said: "We're thrilled...
  
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• AmyGuard commented New Joules store in Derby city centre - opening date revealed...

  21-10-2016 22:30
  
  British clothing retailer Joules has announced the opening date of its first Derby store - and shoppers are in with the chance of grabbing prizes, including a £200 voucher.Joules, which will be opening in Sadler Gate in the Cathedral Quarter area of the city at 9am on Saturday, October 29, will also offer all customers 25% off during the entire weekend. The retailer sells a range of clothing, footwear, accessories and home products.Tom Joule, founder of Joules, said: "We're thrilled...
  
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• George_Allen commented More M1 roadworks coming as 'smart motorway' upgrade around Derby...

  21-10-2016 22:00
  
  Plans to upgrade the M1 near Derby into a smart motorway with an extra lane are being unveiled to the public.The plans to improve the motorway between juctions 23a to Castle Donington and 25 to Derby/Nottingham involve transforming the hard shoulder to create an extra lane. Between junctions 24 and 25, the extra lane will be open permanently while, between 23a and 24, the hard shoulder will only be used when necessary. The work is planned to start early next year and should be finished by 2018..
  
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• RSloper_DT published Aldi shoppers are warned to avoid Facebook voucher scam which...

  21-10-2016 21:35
  
  Derbyshire shoppers are being warned of a new voucher scam, which is being widely circulated on social media.Preying on people's love of a good bargain, fraudsters are thought to be targeting scores of Facebook users, it has emerged, as a new scam centred around fake Aldi vouchers catches many social network users off-guard.IN OTHER NEWS: Warning over bogus phone calls claiming to be from Derbyshire County CouncilThe internet hoax, which follows similar scams relating to other supermarkets,...
  
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• RSloper_DT commented Aldi shoppers are warned to avoid Facebook voucher scam which...

  21-10-2016 21:35
  
  Derbyshire shoppers are being warned of a new voucher scam, which is being widely circulated on social media.Preying on people's love of a good bargain, fraudsters are thought to be targeting scores of Facebook users, it has emerged, as a new scam centred around fake Aldi vouchers catches many social network users off-guard.IN OTHER NEWS: Warning over bogus phone calls claiming to be from Derbyshire County CouncilThe internet hoax, which follows similar scams relating to other supermarkets,...
  
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• Martin_Naylor published Survivor tells how firefighters rescued him from house blaze -...

  21-10-2016 21:08
  
  Two fire survivors have told how they were rescued from a "horrendous" blaze at their Derby home. One man said he was woken by the sound of a smoke alarm but chose to ignore it. Moments later he said his flat door was kicked in by a firefighter who screamed for him to get out. The other victim said he too was woken by a combination of the alarm and the shouting of firefighters and ran down the stairs and out the front door to safety. The first man, who wanted to be known only as...
  
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• George_Allen published Four fire engines sent out to incident in Stone Lane, Chesterfiel...

  21-10-2016 21:00
  
  Four fire engines were sent out on Friday evening to deal with a blaze at a building in a Derbyshire street. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 5.30pm to alert them to the flames in Stone Lane, Chesterfield.A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "We were called to a fire at an industrial and residential area. Four fire engines were in attendance from Staveley, Chesterfield and Dronfield stations.OTHER NEWS: Firefighters rescued man from house blaze - after he IGNORED...
  
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• Derbysport commented Who will get the nod at left-back for Derby County against...

  21-10-2016 21:00
  
  Who will get the nod to start at left-back for Derby County against Huddersfield Town on Saturday? The Rams have been unable to name a regular starter in that position this season, mainly due to injuries. Craig Forsyth (below) had the shirt before he suffered cruciate knee ligament damage for the second time in less than a year. Marcus Olsson has also filled the role but has missed the past two matches due to injury.
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• AmyGuard published YourBus and Arriva route competition has prompted this response...

  21-10-2016 21:00
  
  With the announcement that YourBus will introduce services on two Arriva routes next month, our readers and regular bus users tell us their opinion. The new services will follow the same route as the 20 and 26 Arriva service and will stop at the same bays in Derby's bus station but YourBus said they will be cheaper. Commenting on the Derby Telegraph Facebook site, Dean Goodall, said: "Thank God. Bring these guys to the 22 and 24 routes in Chaddesden, then it (will) be (an) all-out bus...
  
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• George_Allen commented Mercia Marina in Derbyshire now welcomes 800,000 visitors a year...

  21-10-2016 20:34
  
  The manager of Mercia Marina has said he now welcomes an average of 800,000 visitors every year after building the business at the height of 2008's recession.The figures come off the back of the Derby Telegraph's revelation that the Willington marina is planning a £3m expansion to create up to 150 jobs.Built from what was originally a quarry to provide materials for the A50 – which was briefly filled to form a fishing lake – the marina is now home to six boutique retailers,...
  
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• zhawley commented Derby Telegraph items go under the hammer at Hansons - but did...

  21-10-2016 20:00
  
  Last month, our reporter Zena Hawley bought four items at the Antiques in the Park event at Kedleston Hall - with the aim of selling them in a Bargain Hunt-style way at auction to raise money for charity. Here, she talks about how she got on.Well, whoever thought it was going to be easy buying and selling antiques for profit at auction for charity? But, with four intriguing and varied lots bought for just £50 at the Kedleston Park Antiques Fair – in a bit of a Bargain...
  
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• Derbysport published Derby County news: Wilson injury confirmed; Rams fans want...

  21-10-2016 20:00
  
  There was some bad news for Derby County loan striker James Wilson as the full extent of his injury was revealed late on Friday afternoon.It was confirmed that Wilson, on a season-long loan from Manchester United, suffered anterior cruciate knee ligament damage while training with the Rams earlier this week.The 20-year-old is due to undergo surgery in the coming days and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Derby will be hoping to extend their unbeaten run to five matches when they travel to..
  
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• cherylhague published Check out some more old photographs of partygoers at Vines in...

  21-10-2016 20:00
  
  Have you got that Friday feeling? The weekend is an ideal time to find a party spot in Derby city centre to let your hair down. So why not check out these pictures on our retro slideshow and they might get you in the mood for dancing. These shots were kindly shared with us by Vines, in Sadler Gate, Derby - you might be surprised to hear that they are from eight years ago. People wearing bunny ears, fluorescent fancy dress and straw hats are all in there too! Are you among the partygoers? Can you
  
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• Five Suffolk pupils rescued from Peak District mountain

  21-10-2016 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 40 volunteers come to the aid of five schoolchildren who got lost in the Peak District during a Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
  
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• WRoberts_DT published Transformation of Derbyshire pub into posh pad

  21-10-2016 19:00
  
  When property developer Rob Lea bought an old pub to do up, he was determined to keep some original features. So in one room of the old White House in Ambergate, the 49-year-old built a bar - complete with pool table, juke box and disco ball! "It had to be done," smiled Rob. "I even decorated a wall with some cheesy parrot wallpaper and put some old bar stools and wooden tables in there." Before Rob started ripping the place apart, he threw a dozen parties for his...
  
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• WRoberts_DT commented Transformation of Derbyshire pub into posh pad

  21-10-2016 19:00
  
  When property developer Rob Lea bought an old pub to do up, he was determined to keep some original features. So in one room of the old White House in Ambergate, the 49-year-old built a bar - complete with pool table, juke box and disco ball! "It had to be done," smiled Rob. "I even decorated a wall with some cheesy parrot wallpaper and put some old bar stools and wooden tables in there." Before Rob started ripping the place apart, he threw a dozen parties for his...
  
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• Cookies on the BBC website - BBC News

  21-10-2016 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
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• James Wilson: Manchester United striker suffers serious knee injury at Derby

  21-10-2016 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derby County's on-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
  
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• George_Allen commented Masson Mill crash sees cyclist airlifted to hospital

  21-10-2016 18:30
  
  A cyclist was airlifted to hospital after a collision with a car on outside a Derbyshire shopping centre.The crash happened at around 2.25pm today on the A6 outside Masson Mills between Matlock Bath and Cromford and involved a male cyclist and a Renault Clio.A Derbyshire police spokeswoman said: "There was a collision at 2.25pm between a cyclist and a car and the air ambulance has taken the cyclist to hospital. "The driver of the car, which was a Renault Clio, was female and the...
  
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• Derbysport published Derby County: Three Huddersfield Town players to watch

  21-10-2016 18:30
  
  Three successive wins at the start of the season saw Huddersfield Town shoot straight to the top of the Championship - and stay there until mid-October. Manager David Wagner was praised for his work at the West Yorkshire club and was linked with a move elsewhere. He was also rumoured to be in the reckoning for the Derby County job prior to Steve McClaren's appointment last week. Defeats by Preston North End and Sheffield Wednesday have seen the Terriers tumble to fourth but they will be no...
  
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• CarolineJones commented Derbyshire café Tyme Coffee Lounge tells mums on Facebook...

  21-10-2016 17:51
  
  A mum said she was shamed on Facebook by staff at a Derbyshire café after her toddler threw a tantrum while she was there. Kate Raine said it happened after she and her two-year-old son went to the new Tyme Coffee Lounge, in Glossop, to meet some friends on Wednesday. She said her young son ended up having a full-blown tantrum because he wanted a cake and not the toastie she had ordered for him.After leaving earlier than her friends and texting her husband to tell him what had happened,..
  
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• Derbysport published Full extent of injury suffered by Derby County loan striker James...

  21-10-2016 17:46
  
  Derby County's on-loan striker James Wilson suffered anterior cruciate knee ligament damage earlier this week and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, it has been confirmed. Wilson, on a season-long loan from Manchester United, sustained the injury while training with the Rams ahead of Tuesday's goalless draw against Brentford. The club initially described the injury as "significant" and, having returned to Old Trafford for further tests, the full extent of the problem has now...
  
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• Derbysport commented Full extent of injury suffered by Derby County loan striker James...

  21-10-2016 17:46
  
  Derby County's on-loan striker James Wilson suffered anterior cruciate knee ligament damage earlier this week and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, it has been confirmed. Wilson, on a season-long loan from Manchester United, sustained the injury while training with the Rams ahead of Tuesday's goalless draw against Brentford. The club initially described the injury as "significant" and, having returned to Old Trafford for further tests, the full extent of the problem has now...
  
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• Dog stabbed twice during burglary in Derbyshire

  21-10-2016 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Labrador that was stabbed twice by a burglar in Derbyshire is recovering slowly from his wounds, his owner says.
  
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• Martin_Naylor commented Survivor tells how firefighters rescued him from house blaze -...

  21-10-2016 17:17
  
  Two fire survivors have told how they were rescued from a "horrendous" blaze at their Derby home. One man said he was woken by the sound of a smoke alarm but chose to ignore it. Moments later he said his flat door was kicked in by a firefighter who screamed for him to get out. The other victim said he too was woken by a combination of the alarm and the shouting of firefighters and ran down the stairs and out the front door to safety. The first man, who wanted to be known only as...
  
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• Derbysport published Tom Ince hoping to flourish again under Derby County boss Steve...

  21-10-2016 16:55
  
  Tom Ince believes he can thrive once again under Derby County boss Steve McClaren. McClaren is back for a second spell at the Rams helm. It was during his first stint in charge that Ince arrived at the club. The forward joined on loan from Hull City at the end of the January transfer window in 2014-15 - and proceeded to score 11 goals in 18 appearances.
  READ MORE: Why 'courage' has been a key word for Steve McClarenDespite his efforts, the team slipped out of Championship play-off...
  
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• Derby Telegraph published Barton Marina fire sinks one boat and severely damages others

  21-10-2016 16:28
  
  A boat at Barton Marina has sunk and two others have been severely damaged after a fierce fire today. Four fire crews, including a water rescue team were sent to the marina tackling the fire.Paramedics treated people on other boats moored near the three boats for the effects of breathing in smoke at the scene. An air ambulance was also been called out and landed in a field near to the marina. Fire crews from Barton, Lichfield, Newcastle under Lyme and a water rescue crew were called to the...
  
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• Derby Telegraph published Barton Marina fire sinks four boats as firefighters rescue three...

  21-10-2016 16:28
  
  Four boats have sunk after a blaze at Barton Marina, during which three people and a dog needed to be rescued.One man had to be tracked down by police after he could not be contacted – but he was eventually found safe and well.Firefighters called to the scene rescued the people and the dog who were trapped after the boats caught fire this afternoon.The owner of one of the boats which caught fire has spoken of his relief after his dog was saved by an unknown rescuer.OTHER NEWS: More M1...
  
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• Derby Telegraph commented Barton Marina fire sinks four boats as firefighters rescue three...

  21-10-2016 16:28
  
  Four boats have sunk after a blaze at Barton Marina, during which three people and a dog needed to be rescued.One man had to be tracked down by police after he could not be contacted – but he was eventually found safe and well.Firefighters called to the scene rescued the people and the dog who were trapped after the boats caught fire this afternoon.The owner of one of the boats which caught fire has spoken of his relief after his dog was saved by an unknown rescuer.OTHER NEWS: More M1...
  
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• Bombardier to cut 7,500 more jobs across its global operations

  21-10-2016 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier announces significant job cuts for the second time this year, shedding another 7,500 posts.
  
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• George_Allen published More M1 roadworks coming as 'smart motorway' upgrade around Derby...

  21-10-2016 15:59
  
  Plans to upgrade the M1 near Derby into a smart motorway with an extra lane are being unveiled to the public today and tomorrow.The plans to improve the motorway between juctions 23a to Castle Donington and 25 to Derby/Nottingham involve transforming the hard shoulder to create an extra lane. Between junctions 24 and 25, the extra lane will be open permanently while, between 23a and 24, the hard shoulder will only be used when necessary. The work is planned to start early next year and should be
  
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• Derby's Bombardier workforce faces anxious wait after 7500 job cuts are announced - Derby Telegraph

  21-10-2016 15:15 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
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  Train and plane maker Bombardier has announced it is shedding 7,500 posts worldwide – and a spokesman says it is "too early to say" how many will be in Derby. Bombardier Inc, which owns Bombardier Transportation and Bombardier Aerospace, has ...and more »
  
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• cherylhague published Christopher Magee said he would do a 'Philpotts' on woman he...

  21-10-2016 14:50
  
  A prisoner who planned an arson attack on a woman to stop her giving evidence about how he had tried to murder her – boasted he would do a "Philpotts".Christopher Magee said this in a text message to his girlfriend while he was on remand for attempted murder on a woman, who a judge has ruled can only be known as Miss A.Magee, 31, formerly of Keyhaven Close,Chaddesden, has now admitted attempted murder and conspiring with others to commit acid and arson attacks.Five people are now...
  
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• pwhyattt_dt published Derby's Bombardier workforce faces anxious wait after 7,500 job...

  21-10-2016 14:44
  
  Train and plane maker Bombardier has announced it is shedding 7,500 posts worldwide – and a spokesman says it is "too early to say" how many will be in Derby. Bombardier Inc, which owns Bombardier Transportation and Bombardier Aerospace, has announced that it is cutting the jobs across its bases in Canada and Europe. The latest round of cuts is reported to be on top of the 7,000 job cuts announced by the company in February. About two-thirds of the cuts will be in the rail...
  
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• Derbysport commented Poll result: Derby County fans want Chris Martin back from Fulham...

  21-10-2016 14:30
  
  The majority of Rams fans would like to see Chris Martin back at Derby County, according to our online poll. Martin is currently on a season-long loan with Derby's Sky Bet Championship counterparts Fulham. The deadline-day move split opinion at the time and, with the Rams struggling for goals at the moment, we asked supporters if they would welcome Martin returning to the club at some point in the future? At the time of writing, more than 4,200 people had voted, with a resounding 75% in...
  
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• AmyGuard published Arriva customers react to YourBus route plan in Chaddesden

  21-10-2016 14:24
  
  Residents have welcomed news that YourBus is going to be running its services on two Arriva routes serving Chaddesden and Oakwood. The routes will be the 20 and 26 into the city centre meaning residents will have a service from either YourBus or Arriva every seven or eight minutes. Kim Denton, of Sanderson Road in Chaddesden is the manager of Pressed for Time in Roosevelt Avenue, where the number 20 bus stops. She said her daughter catches the number 20 Arriva service and doesn't think it is...
  
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• Derbysport published Attackers need to step up for goal-shy Derby County, says Ikechi...

  21-10-2016 14:00
  
  Ikechi Anya is the only Derby County player to have scored a first-half goal this season. Anya found the net a minute before half time in the 1-1 draw against Bristol City at Ashton Gate last month. Derby's shortage of goals has been well documented and seven scored in 13 is not only the fewest in the Championship but also the Football League.
  READ MORE: Ince feels Rams have turned a corner since Pearson exitAnya says it is down to the attacking players to take the responsibility."The...
  
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• Wear Red to help show racism the red card

  21-10-2016 13:27
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• Derbysport commented Nottingham Forest owner accused of claiming that British managers...

  21-10-2016 13:25
  
  Nottingham Forest chairman and owner Fawaz Al Hasawi has been accused of suggesting all British managers are corrupt. According to a report in The Sun newspaper, Al Hasawi made the comments during an interview on Kuwaiti television in March. The Sun claims he said: "Problem is we are on TV and everybody can see us and translate what I am saying." "The British coaches are good but all of them take under the table a lot. "All of them are brokers." In response, an...
  
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• George_Allen published The Big Draw at Markeaton Park 2016 - everything you need to know

  21-10-2016 13:24
  
  An international festival for artists and people who just want to have a go at putting pencil to paper is hitting Derby this weekend.Across the globe, hundreds of different sketching meet-ups are taking place in October to mark The Big Draw, a group event for people who want to have a go at creating something special in an encouraging atmosphere.This week it is in Derby and we have put together a list of everything you need to know if you want to make a visit.TEACHERS: Parents angry over school.
  
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• Derbysport published Derby County: Heading to Huddersfield? Here's what you should...

  21-10-2016 13:01
  
  Derby County are back on the road tomorrow as they visit Huddersfield Town's John Smith's Stadium.The Terriers, who were knocked off the top spot by Newcastle United recently, have lost their last two games but will be keen to make up for that against the Rams.Derby, though, are unbeaten in their last four Championship matches and need the points to pull away from the bottom three.Here, for those Rams fans visiting the John Smith's Stadium, is our guide to Huddersfield:Tell me more about the...
  
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• braddy published ​Young actors win roles in Derby Theatre's Christmas show Alice...

  21-10-2016 12:57
  
  Young actors aged eight to 16 years old have been cast in Derby Theatre's Christmas production, Alice In Wonderland.The 18 youngsters will join the professional adult cast of actor musicians – as well as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Mock Turtle and Dormouse – for the show, which will run from Friday, December 2, to Saturday, January 7.The young performers, who will appear on a rotational basis in groups of six are: Rene Naomi Stanley, 13, of Littleover; Hannah and...
  
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• Derbysport published Championship news: Rotherham appoint former Wolves boss Kenny...

  21-10-2016 12:54
  
  Former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Kenny Jackett has been appointed Rotherham United manager. The 54-year-old becomes the Millers' fifth manager in the past 14 months. Jackett takes the reins at the New York Stadium following the sacking of Alan Stubbs on Wednesday and he is tasked with ensuring the club's Sky Bet Championship status.
  READ MORE: Steve McClaren talks about his change of job titleThat will be no mean feat as he inherits a side already six points adrift of safety following a...
  
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• cslater1972 commented Are these street-wise 'Jungle' refugees really kids?

  21-10-2016 12:33
  
  Every week the Derby Telegraph receives dozens of letters from people with issues to raise or concerns to air. This one is about the "Jungle" camp in Calais.After reading and watching on TV the stories of child refugees in the "Jungle" camp in Calais, could someone tell me where they are?All I could see were young men calling themselves children, they have paid people smugglers to get them to France. I couldn't see any young children, male or female, who I don't have a...
  
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• George_Allen published Mini Maker Faire Derby 2016 - everything you need to know

  21-10-2016 11:59
  
  An event dedicated to inventions and DIY technology is coming to Derby this weekend for its fifth annual showcase. More than 2,500 visitors are expected to go along to the Derby Mini Maker Faire to see what 70 different stalls have got to offer. The weird and wonderful sights on offer include 3D printing, £10 make-your-own robots, one wheel motorcycles and 'hacked' toys.Here's everything you need to know about the event…
  Where is it?The event will be held at Derby's Silk Mill...
  
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