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Police seek open prison absconder A man from County Durham who absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire is being sought by police.

How much would you pay to park here? Most of us think of parking in terms of endless double yellows, fines and high charges, but at this time of year the parking industry likes to celebrate with a ceremony that echoes the Oscars. It's a multi-billion pound industry in the UK, but how did it get so big?

Person rescued after bedroom fire A person is rescued after a bedroom fire in a house in a Derbyshire town.

Council plan to close day centre Derbyshire County Council is consulting residents on plans to close a day centre for people with learning disabilities.

Three jailed for immigration scam Three people are jailed for their part in an immigration scam at a Derbyshire chicken factory.

Driver jailed for killing friend A driver from Basingstoke who police believe crashed while chasing another car, killing his friend, is jailed.

Noisy plant may be forced to shut A jet engine parts manufacturer says a ruling calling for noise reduction at its Derbyshire factory may force it to close down.

Warning over money 'skim' scam Police warn shopkeepers in Derbyshire after several firms fall victim to a money "skimming" scam.

Cars seized in road safety blitz Two cars are seized, a motorist is arrested and dozens others cautioned as part of a road safety operation in Derbyshire.

Appeal to find 'comedian brother' Police who are trying to track down a suspected conman who posed as the comedian Peter Kay's brother believe he may be in Lancashire or Derbyshire.

The Full Story: Blair at Iraq inquiry Text and video coverage of former Prime Minister Tony Blair's appearance before the Iraq inquiry.

Boy 'drowned' in disused quarry Teenage friends of a 15-year-old boy tell an inquest how he called for help before drowning in a disused quarry in Derbyshire.

Weak bridge closes recycling site A Derbyshire recycling centre is temporarily closed as a bridge used to access the site is too weak for refuse trucks to travel on.

Man hired illegal workers at firm A former director of a poultry factory in Derbyshire is convicted of employing illegal workers.

Science and vision Britain still doesn't seem to take a broad science education seriously when it deserves to be at the very heart of learning, writes Lisa Jardine.

Warning after diner's peanut woe Restaurants in Derbyshire are warned to inform customers about ingredients after one was fined for serving peanuts to an allergy sufferer.

Funds sought for new rail station Derbyshire County Council is seeking funds to press ahead with plans for a railway station in Ilkeston.

Police save two from icy canals Police officers are credited with saving at least two lives in accidents due to icy weather in Nottinghamshire.

Rescue teams give safety warning Mountain rescue teams in Derbyshire warn walkers to have adequate equipment and check forecasts after a record number of call outs.

Officer guilty of driver threat A senior Derbyshire police officer is found guilty of threatening a taxi driver in a row over a fare.

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