Episodes

  • 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
  • Derby: Man found with serious head injury in city centre | June 08

    Derby: Man found with serious head injury in city centre | June 08
    Jun 8 2026
    Derby: A man with head injuries was found on a road after a crash, while a coach trip from Derby to Llandudno halted due to a mechanical fault. City council approved plans to preserve Derby’s historic railway bridge, and a new pub faces parking concerns.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Derby pub parking fears put to rest by city bosses | June 07

    Derby: Derby pub parking fears put to rest by city bosses | June 07
    Jun 7 2026
    Derby city officials dismiss parking concerns over a new pub on Abbey Street as a major planning decision looms, while locals rally to protect ancient woodland near Chaddesden Park from new housing developments. A long-serving railway engine fitter and a beloved sister and auntie are being honored in heartfelt tributes, with Derby also set for new housing in Tansley.
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    2 mins
  • Derby: Derby's historic church reopens after ceiling collapse repairs | June 06

    Derby: Derby's historic church reopens after ceiling collapse repairs | June 06
    Jun 6 2026
    Derby's historic church congregation returned to its restored sanctuary after a £50,000 ceiling collapse repair, while the city's local plan advanced with new housing and infrastructure proposals. Alstom's first Elizabeth line Aventra train was produced in Derby, boosting the manufacturing sector, amid public safety disputes over a revoked bar licence.
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    1 min