Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Derby Men’s 1s captain urges no complacency ahead of title-decider

Josh Larkman reports from Kedleston Road Derby Men’s 1s captain Rasheed Babajide said the team do not want to drop their standards going into the final game of the season. The team will...

Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide football 2025 recap from day one and two as Down’ards win 1-0

It was once again that time of year - the annual Royal Shrovetide football match returned to the streets of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, for 2025. Every year, the two-day event sees...

The Derbyshire police officer who works on the same force as his three children

by Qudus Alabi A Derbyshire police officer whose three children work alongside him said he found it “surreal” they all worked for the same force.   Four members of the Clayton family...

Tim Baker: 35 years behind the paint at Shrovetide

by Damion Arnold Shrovetide football in Ashbourne is just days away and every year the balls used for the game have to go through the process of being hand-crafted and painted. This process...

Derby College kick starts anti-fake news programme

A programme to help children in Derby spot fake news has been rolled out by Derby College and it could be used nationwide. The scheme,...

‘I spent an evening at Screamfest – it left me with a feverish adrenaline rush and a huge smile’

By Connor Bacon It’s not the usual way I’d choose to spend a Friday night – being chased around by cannibals with chainsaws or defending...

Derby men’s 1s captain credits close team bond in title-clinching win

Josh Parkman reports from Kedleston Road Derby men’s 1s captain Rasheed Babajide said he felt the relationship the team have together was key to winning the title...

Final day triumph as Derby win the league title

Luke Dingley reports from Kedleston Road Derby men's firsts celebrated winning the BUCS midlands tier 2B title on the final day of the league season. A...