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Lost toy Mika the monkey sparks Derbyshire store workers' hunt for owner

Store workers are desperately trying to reunite a lost toy with its owner, fearing that a child may be heartbroken over its disappearance.

People

Paul Reeves by the River Derwent in Matlock.

Environment Agency team battles to prevent Derbyshire flooding again

The man on a mission to help Derbyshire recover from devastating floods is fighting two ongoing battles.

News

Staff looking after elderly residents at the Ladycross House care home in Sandiacre.

Campaign to save Sandiacre care home is launched by MP

A campaign has been launched to save a care home in Sandiacre that could soon be shut down.

Health

Love Island is looking for people from the Midlands to star in summer series: Here's how to apply

Fancy finding love and soaking up the sun on TV’s Love Island? Well here’s your chance!

People

These are the top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK

The top 10 burglary hotspots in the UK have been revealed by MoneySuperMarket’s annual burglary claims tool.

Crime

Derbyshire shoppers donated more than 11,000 meals to the Tesco Food Collection appeal. Photo: Pete Maclaine/ParsonsMedia.net

Generous shoppers donate more than 11,000 meals to food banks

Thousands of meals have been donated to food banks and groups feeding people in the local community thanks to the generosity of Tesco in Derbyshire shoppers, new figures reveal.

People

BBC looking for Derbyshire families to appear on Shop Well For Less

If your new year resolution is to curb your spending, the BBC want to hear from you.

People

Police warning after ewes mauled in Derbyshire

Derbyshire Police’s rural crime team have reminded dog owners to keep their pets on leads, after a number of incidents were reported.

Crime

East Midlands Airport is hosting a major jobs fair on February 1.

Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at East Midlands Airport

More than 350 jobs will be up for grabs when East Midlands Airport holds its annual jobs fair on Saturday, February 1.

People

Gales of up to 80mph set to batter Derbyshire as Storm Brendan sweeps the country

Gales of up to 80mph are forecast to sweep across Derbyshire with the arrival of Storm Brendan from the Atlantic.

Weather

Highways England posted this picture on Twitter of the aftermath of the lorry fire.

Countless Pringles burnt to crisp in lorry fire in Derbyshire

A lorry carrying thousands of tubes of Pringles caught fire on the M1 motorway in Derbyshire today.

Crime

Weather experts warn of disruption across Derbyshire as Storm Brendan prepares to batter UK

Weather experts are warning of possible disruption in Derbyshire because of strong winds.

Weather

Caught on camera - Derbyshire police want to speak to these people

Police have released images of a number of people they would like to speak to in connection with crimes in Derbyshire.

Crime

Mum Jo Hine, who has lost 83lbs inside a year at her local Weight Watchers group.

Giltbrook mum feels like a new woman after slimming success

An inspirational mum from Giltbrook says she feels like a new woman after shedding 83lbs inside a year.

People

Derbyshire's police and crime commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa.

Derbyshire's crime chief to reveal findings of his county tour

Derbyshire’s police and crime commissioner is to present his findings after completing a tour of the county to find out about problems affecting communities.

Crime