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• Plan for 40 flats above shop given go-ahead

  08-07-2026 07:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The approved scheme includes a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments.
  
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• Major incident declared over large moorland wildfire

  13-07-2026 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters continue to face "challenging conditions" as they tackle the blaze, which first began on 24 June.
  
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• Crews called to tackle major field fire

  13-07-2026 22:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Flames are visible and smoke has been reported being seen from both Mansfield and Bolsover.
  
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• Reduced rail timetable as heatwave continues

  13-07-2026 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Services through Nottingham, Leicester and Worksop are among those affected.
  
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• How the Norway method could revive Peak District road tunnel

  13-07-2026 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say "drill and blast" techniques in Norway could be used, slashing the cost to £2bn.
  
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• Tribute paid to grandfather who died in crash

  13-07-2026 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug driving.
  
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• Burton forward Cooper-Love joins Dutch side Emmen

  13-07-2026 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Cooper-Love leaves Burton Albion to join Dutch Eerste Divisie side FC Emmen.
  
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• New dawn for care home campaigners fought to save

  13-07-2026 06:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Hawthorns, which specialises in dementia care, will be run by the same manager.
  
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• Derbys end T20 campaign with win over Leics - round-up

  12-07-2026 23:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.
  
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• Water company records highest ever level of demand

  12-07-2026 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Severn Trent records demand as being at almost 2.4 billion litres during the last few days.
  
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• 'Risk to life' warning as temporary bridge removed

  12-07-2026 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Any attempt to cross the old bridge poses an "immediate risk to life", Derby City Council says.
  
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• Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision

  12-07-2026 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.
  
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• Plans for 160 homes on outskirts of village

  12-07-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Documents submitted to Erewash Borough Council said the site was "well-positioned".
  
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• Sensory room opened for young hospital patients

  12-07-2026 08:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new bay has opened at Royal Derby Hospital's Children's Emergency Department.
  
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• Derbyshire batter Madsen to retire from T20 Blast

  11-07-2026 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derbyshire Falcons' all-time leading T20 run-scorer Wayne Madsen announces his retirement from domestic T20 cricket.
  
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• T20 Blast: Durham beat Derbys to stay in hunt, Lancs win Roses

  10-07-2026 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.
  
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• Officer sacked for pursuing relationship with victim

  10-07-2026 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saghir was dismissed without notice at an accelerated police misconduct hearing on Tuesday.
  
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• Pioneering footballer to be honoured with plaque

  10-07-2026 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Frank Soo, who played for England nine times during World War Two, was born in Buxton.
  
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• BBC presenter and mum 'chose to act' before cancer with double mastectomies

  10-07-2026 07:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Becky Measures, who has the BRCA1 gene mutation, said she did not regret having a double mastectomy.
  
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• Crews return to moorland wildfire two weeks on

  09-07-2026 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were first called to the blaze on the Tintwistle Moor, in Glossop on 24 June.
  
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• Maddy Cusack inquest adjourned over evidence request

  09-07-2026 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Maddy Cusack died after being found unconscious at her family home in September 2023.
  
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• Misconduct panel finds officer rape allegation proven

  09-07-2026 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Richard Booth is accused of serious sexual misconduct against two female colleagues.
  
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• Warning of 'dire situation' over care service closure

  09-07-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carelink, which helps vulnerable people summon help quickly, is closing due to staff shortages.
  
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• Family's 'nightmare' as wall hit by delivery lorries

  09-07-2026 06:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sam Dodd is worried about his son's safety, and says lorries are causing structural damage to his home.
  
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• Somerset defeat Derbyshire in T20 Blast

  08-07-2026 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Lynn hits a 49-ball century to help Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Glamorgan and seal their place in the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals.
  
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• Multiple crews sent to large grass fire in village

  08-07-2026 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Seven fire engines have have been deployed to land in Elmton where grass and straw are in flames.
  
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• Club knew Maddy Cusack had issues with coach - inquest

  08-07-2026 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carl Shieber, head of football administration at Sheffield United, gives evidence at her inquest.
  
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• Tributes paid to woman married in hospice wedding

  08-07-2026 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Karen Glossop died a few days after her hastily arranged wedding to husband Stephen.
  
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• Four EFL players remain in the World Cup

  08-07-2026 15:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EFL will have four players hoping to feature for their respective countries in the quarter-finals of the World Cup
  
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• 30 Years of the Spice Girls

  08-07-2026 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eliot Kennedy reflects on his work with the Spice Girls.
  
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