Episodes

  • Derby: Accidents on a historic Derbyshire bridge could worsen unless action is taken... | June 16

    Derby: Accidents on a historic Derbyshire bridge could worsen unless action is taken... | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Derby: A Grade II-listed bridge in Derbyshire has become a recurring accident hotspot, prompting calls for urgent repairs, while bus services face disruptions due to infrastructure work on a key Derbyshire route. Residents in Spondon oppose plans to build 400 homes near the A52, citing concerns over congestion and local resources.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Fire breaks out at former Albert Looms yard in Spondon | June 15

    Derby: Fire breaks out at former Albert Looms yard in Spondon | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Derby's Local Wire update covers a fire at the former Albert Looms yard in Spondon, a major road closure impacting Derby's key route, and the Download Festival's final day with family-friendly activities. The episode also addresses a £10 million deficit at a Derby academy trust and a bizarre car crash through a bowling alley.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Council faces backlash over planning chaos after last-minute inquiry withdraw... | June 14

    Derby: Council faces backlash over planning chaos after last-minute inquiry withdraw... | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Derby's Council faces backlash over poor legal advice and lack of transparency in a Derbyshire Dales development dispute, while a Peak District road closure and a Derbyshire Police AI evidence case dominate local headlines. The city also mourns recent losses and celebrates the Download Festival's second day of action-packed music.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Ilkeston crash leaves three pedestrians injured, sparking community concern | June 13

    Derby: Ilkeston crash leaves three pedestrians injured, sparking community concern | June 13
    Jun 13 2026
    Derby: A serious car crash in Ilkeston injured three pedestrians, leading to an arrest, while Derbyshire’s parks get a £400,000 upgrade with new play areas. Ilkeston also faces a bank closure, raising concerns over limited financial services in the area.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Local mom faces shocking cancer diagnosis after discovering lump | June 12

    Derby: Local mom faces shocking cancer diagnosis after discovering lump | June 12
    Jun 12 2026
    Derby: A young mother in Derbyshire faces a cancer diagnosis, firefighters rescue a cyclist in a Derbyshire crash, and child poverty rates in Derby may drop with plans to lift the two-child benefit cap. Controversy surrounds a Starbucks drive-through in Long Eaton and a suspicious fire in Ilkeston, while Belper solves a "Mr Potato Head" mystery and approves 674 new flats at the city market.
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    1 min
  • Derby: Mayor's £17,000 luxury chauffeur spend slammed as excessive and unjustifiable | June 11

    Derby: Mayor's £17,000 luxury chauffeur spend slammed as excessive and unjustifiable | June 11
    Jun 11 2026
    Derby's mayor, Claire Ward, faces criticism for spending £17,000 on luxury chauffeurs as the city deals with a £4m council tax surplus and budget concerns. Authorities investigate a fire in Ilkeston and a man fined £5,000 for illegal dumping in Derbyshire.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Factory fire forces road closures and police diversions in Ilkeston | June 10

    Derby: Factory fire forces road closures and police diversions in Ilkeston | June 10
    Jun 10 2026
    Derby's latest Local Wire update covers a major fire at the Ilkeston factory, stricter bin management rules, and a £4 million upgrade for Derby Bus Station. Also highlights include the upcoming £3 million cricket dome for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and severe weather warnings for the city.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Dangerous Derby junction under scrutiny after fatal crash | June 09

    Derby: Dangerous Derby junction under scrutiny after fatal crash | June 09
    Jun 9 2026
    Derby residents are demanding safety improvements after a fatal crash at a dangerous intersection, following a similar tragedy in 2021. A proposed 105-home development in Derbyshire and road repairs on a closed stretch since 2022 are also shaping the town’s future.
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    2 mins