Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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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...

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...

University of Derby student: Learning the language, settling in and using football to escape

By Ryan Hanks A University of Derby student who moved to the UK to study but could not speak a word of English has spoken...

47,000 trees to be planted to in Derbyshire countryside

by Connor Bacon Thousands of trees are set to be planted in 17 places in Derbyshire as part of efforts to transform the area and...

Ukrainians in Derby organise peaceful protest for third year anniversary of Russian invasion

by Yuliia Busniak A peaceful protest has been held in Derby to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.  More than 200 people...

Question of “when, not if” Derbyshire talent plays for England says Smit

Derbyshire County Cricket Club's academy boss says it's a matter of “when, not if,” home grown talent Harry Moore will go on to represent...

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,...

Derby women’s seconds convincing in 3-0 win over Warwick women’s fourths

By Harry Cooper-Smith Manager Tyler Denson was left pleased by Derby women’s seconds' fast start as they won 3-0 against Warwick women’s fourths. Denson was impressed...

Derby County Women’s coach admits worries ahead of Stoke clash

By Charlie Jinks  Derby County Women's head coach, Samantha Griffiths, claims her side are having to shift tactically ahead of their trip to Stoke on...

Satisfied Nuno still refusing to celebrate Forest’s top-three status

Joe Booth reflects on a significant night at Molineux Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo was “pleased with performance” but is pledging not to...