Loss of Dan leaves Newhall in mourningpublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
Tributes have been laid at the house where a man lost his life following a blaze in South Derbyshire., external
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Updates for Tuesday 16 February 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday
Loss of Dan leaves Newhall in mourningpublished at 13:57 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
Derby burglary hotspots revealedpublished at 13:45
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LivePeople living in the Allestree and Darley Abbey areas of Derby are most at risk of being burgled, statistics show, external.
Image source, Derby TelegraphCity council 'committed' to promoting historypublished at 13:26 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveDerby City Council says it's committed to promoting Derby's history and heritage, and will always give the support it can to organisations helping to enhance the city's cultural life.
But should the authority sanction moving the statues?
Florence Nightingale 'an icon'published at 13:14 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveRichard Felix has emphasized the significance of Florence Nightingale to the city and county.
Image source, PA Library"She helped with the rebuilding of the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary because the old original hospital was poisoning people," Mr Felix said.
"She's the forerunner of British nursing, she's an icon."
Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale 'should get new homes'published at 13:07 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveLocal historian Richard Felix thinks Derby's history is being wasted.
Image source, GoogleMr Felix, from the Civic Society, believes the Florence Nightingale and Queen Victoria statues should be given more prominent positions in the city.
Latest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 12:54 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHere's what's happening in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire:
- A teenager denies the murder of a 22-year-old man who was stabbed in the centre of Derby
- A coroner concludes the death of a 62-year-old man from Burton was due to neglect by the Royal Derby Hospital
- Derby County U21s host Blackburn at the iPro Stadium this evening
Teenager denies Tom Webb murderpublished at 12:38
Alex Smith
BBC News OnlineA teenager has denied the murder of a man who died after being stabbed in Derby city centre.
Image source, Family issueTom Webb (pictured), 22, from Alvaston, died in hospital after being attacked in St Peter's Street on 19 January.
The 16-year-old boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to the murder of Mr Webb.
A total of 13 people have been arrested and bailed in connection with Mr Webb's murder, Derbyshire Police said.
Happy birthday Michael Holdingpublished at 12:24
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHappy birthday to Derbyshire and West Indies legend Michael Holding.
Image source, Getty Images"Whispering Death" turns 62 today.
Your pictures: Sunrise across East Midlandspublished at 12:00
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveThanks to Guy Williams for getting in touch via our Facebook page, external and sharing this photo of the dramatic sunrise at East Midlands Airport with us.
Image source, Guy WilliamsAward-winning Derbyshire police officer found guilty of misconductpublished at 11:36
An award-winning Derbyshire police officer has been found guilty of misconduct., external
Image source, Derby TelegraphHealth trust apologises to Helen Markspublished at 11:23
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has apologised for its handling of the Helen Marks case.
It has acknowledged the payout was substantial and has apologised to Ms Marks and patients.
It has also said lessons were being learned from the case.
Swadlincote TV in discussions about programmingpublished at 11:07
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveI must admit, I'd love to see a Swadlincote soap.
Anyone fancy running their equivalent to the Rovers Return?
Swadlincote TV channel 'talking about doing a daytime soap'published at 10:59
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveThe man behind Swadlincote TV has been telling listeners on BBC Radio Derby what they can expect from the new channel.
Image source, Swadlincote TVNoel Wyatt said: "We're getting lots of kids coming to us saying they want to do gaming, where they do a programme in front of a green screen.
"You'll also learn a lot about Swadlincote area, because we have ex-miners who want to come in and do a piece, so it'll have a historical element as well as dramatic programming - we're already talking about doing a daytime soap".
Travel: Broken traffic lights in city centrepublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 16 February 2016
BBC TravelTraffic lights have failed at the junction of Ford Street and Agard Street in Derby.
Arsonists torch car and leave it blocking park entrancepublished at 10:31
Arsonists set fire to a car and dumped it in the entrance to a Derby park., external
Image source, Derby TelegraphOrdeal has had an 'awful impact' on my lifepublished at 10:17
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHelen Marks says the effects of being forced out of her position as HR boss at Derbyshire Mental Health Trust have been long lasting.
"I have struggled to trust people now, my life has shrunk now," she said.
"My social life has shrunk, there are very few people that I keep in contact with and it has had an awful impact on us a couple."
Latest headlines for Derbyshire and East Staffordshirepublished at 10:03
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveHere's what's happening in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire:
- Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham has criticised a payout to the boss of the county's mental health trust
- A historian is calling for more to be done to protect the Florence Nightingale and Queen Victoria statues at the former Derbyshire Royal Infirmary site
- Craig Short has said he couldn't turn down the chance to work with the Derby County first team
Swimming pool and sports hall closurespublished at 09:51
Calum McKenzie
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End of twitter postSwadlincote to get its own TV channelpublished at 09:40
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveNow how about this for a novel idea?
Swadlincote is to join the likes of Manchester, Nottingham and London in getting its own community TV channel.
Swadlincote TV will go live online next month.
Rams coaching chance was one I couldn't turn down, says Shortpublished at 09:24
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local LiveCraig Short insists the chance to join Darren Wassall's first-team coaching staff at Derby County was an opportunity he couldn't turn down.
Image source, EmpicsThe former Rams defender had returned to the club in January to work part-time with the under-21 set-up but was promoted last week following the surprise sacking of Paul Clement.
