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Further arrests in Kadeem Blackwood investigation

Breaking news: 16:25 PM

TWO teenagers have been arrested in connection with the death of teenager Kadeem Blackwood.

The 17-year-old man and 15-year-old boy, both from Derby, were arrested this morning on suspicion of being involved in the 15-year-old's death.

Kadeem, 15, who was shot on...

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Police appeal for witnesses following assault during an Alfreton football match

A 60-YEAR-OLD man suffered a cut to his head after he was punched during the half-time interval of a football match. The incident took place at the first round tie between Alfreton Town and...

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We don't want gang war

Stephen Morgan, Paul Smith and Chris Lue

LEADING members of one of two gangs feuding in Derby are telling people not to seek revenge following the death of Kadeem Blackwood. ...


Toyota unveils new model at Burnaston plant

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THE first two cars of the new Toyota Avensis model rolled off the firm's Burnaston production line today. Bosses hope the new Avensis,...

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Third man arrested in Violet Street inquiry

Police have arrested a third man in connection with a disturbance in Normanton on Tuesday. Officers arrested a 21-year-old man this morning. The arrest followed an argument between a group...

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Tutbury Castle undergoes roof repairs

BEAM END:  One of the huge roof beams

THE future of Tutbury Castle is today more secure after two giant metal beams were inserted to prevent its roof from collapse. Curator...

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Jail cut for bayonet attacker in 10-year flight from justice

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A FUGITIVE who was on the run for more than 10 years after wounding a neighbour with a bayonet has had his jail sentence cut by almost...

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Coma victim is moved out of intensive care ward

PROGRESS:  Danny Healey

THE victim of an alleged attack who came out of a coma after four weeks has been deemed well enough by specialists to be moved off a...

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Councillor who had child porn banned from holding office

ABUSED TRUST:  Robert Dockerill had child porn on his council computer.

A FORMER Erewash councillor and teacher who was convicted of making and possessing indecent images of a child has been disqualified...

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Treasure-hunters strike gold

TREASURE TROVE:  David and Alice Wright with a metal-detector and, below, some of the items they have   found

A TREASURE-HUNTING husband and wife team have unearthed a rare Roman antiquity – their third major find in eight years. Alice and...

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Doubtful future as credit crunch hits even hi-tech players

HERITAGE:  The statue of Henry Royce at the Victory Road factory, which could see the loss of many jobs during the coming year

NOT so long ago, the view from business experts was that the severity of the credit crunch depended on which sector you were in. In the...

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Jewell tells Powell he could earn a longer stay with the Rams

DERBY County manager Paul Jewell has challenged defender Darren Powell to earn himself a longer contract at Pride Park.
Powell signed a short-term deal with the Rams today.
The deal is for two months and will run until January 21.
Initially, it was thought Powell would sign until the end of the year but the duration of contracts must be...

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Kiwi Jesse's experience could make a world of difference

travelling man:  Derby's New Zealand recruit Jesse Macrae and the man who brought him to Derby Colin Cornfield (below).

NEW Zealander Jesse Macrae is hoping his worldwide experience can help lift Derby RFC away from the wrong end of the Midlands Two East...

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Belper are quietly edging their way closer to play-offs

OUT:   Ant Wilson

VICTORY against Stamford tomorrow, coupled with favourable results elsewhere, could push Belper Town to the verge of the play-off...

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Norton starting from scratch as exodus goes on at Gresley

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:  Gresley Rovers Carl Slater may be leaving the club.

GRESLEY Rovers manager Gary Norton is building a team "almost from scratch" for tomorrow's UniBond First Division South clash with...

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Robins hit the road in a bid to scalp cup specialists

ILKESTON Town take on cup specialists Chasetown in the FA Trophy tomorrow. The Robins travel to The Scholars Ground for a third qualifying round tie. Southern League Division One Midlands...

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Reds warm up for big day with FA Trophy showdown

STAYING POWER:  Alfreton Town's Jordan Hall (left) has had his contract extended.

ALFRETON Town and Blyth Spartans warm up for big FA Cup clashes next weekend with a meeting in the FA Trophy tomorrow. While Alfreton...

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New boss is keen to cast eye over squad

NEW manager Mark Atkins says he will cast an eye over the current squad before making changes as he prepares for his first game in charge of Matlock Town. The Gladiators travel to Frickley...

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Why it's good to be bad (with audio)

Why it's  good to be bad

By Lynne Brighouse

BEING as bad as you can possibly be and getting away with it is one of the great attractions of working in pantomime for actress Sue Holderness. She is absolutely delighted to be playing the role of the wicked step-mother in Snow White – the Derby Assembly Room's Christmas pantomime this year.

"I just don't...

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Sisters put Quad on the arts map

Sisters put Quad on the arts map

By Nigel Powlson THE creators of Quad's first major exhibition have always dared to produce work that is different and controversial....

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Terror trap strikes a chord (with trailer)

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By Nigel Powlson"AMERICA is incapable of secrecy because it believes in democracy." That's how one Arab leader explains why the America...

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Promising start to double bill

DOUBLE ACT:   Clare Hale as Ginny and Simon Carr as Greg in Quarndon Amateur Dramatic Society's production of   Relatively Speaking.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING WHERE: Church Hall, Quarndon. WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday and Friday, November 28. TICKETS: £6. BOX OFFICE: 01332...

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Swede success for show

Swede success for show that recreates Abba hits

AS the film Mamma Mia! has proved to be the box office film hit of the year, the Thank You For the Music tribute show is expecting to...

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Mastering the Absurd

Absurd to change play, says actor Matthew

By Nigel Powlson WHEN American producers decided to import Alan Ayckbourn's hugely successful comedy Absurd Person Singular the story...

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How Beyonce avoided a breakdown

How Beyonce avoided a breakdown

BEYONCE has revealed that she worked so hard when she was younger that she believes she was on the road to a nervous breakdown. "Years...

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