BBC Radio Derby's Dominic Dietrich reflects on Nathaniel Mendez-Laing's departure from Derby County.

Veteran England and Leicester Tigers prop Dan Cole is to retire at the end of the season.

Brinsley Animal Rescue says it is only able to save about one in 20 animals caught in fishing wire.

Head of cricket Mickey Arthur says he is "hellbent" on delivering success at Derbyshire.

A council says it is part of efforts to make the site safe after it was shut temporarily in April.

Towns including Hinckley, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Loughborough and Coalville will see new services.

Told she was "too young" for cancer, Alice Greaves now shares her journey to raise awareness.

The project aims to heat several buildings in Derby using pumps several miles away.

Villagers and businesses say the closure of a Cheshire road linking two towns is having a huge impact.

A team of volunteers come together to revive the tradition of decorating St Alkmund's Well.

Division One County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire continue their fine start with a 163-run win over Yorkshire.

Derbyshire bowl out Kent for 247 to complete victory by an innings and 14 runs in the County Championship.

Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and to find alternative routes.

Officers say they are investigating the circumstances of Izabela Helena Zablocka's disappearance.

Arkay is studying esports production at college in Nottingham and competing on a national stage.

The council says it needs to increase income but recognises "tough times" facing town centres.

Barrie Cooper, who is living with dementia, still practises his swing each day at his care home.

After centuries of brutal mistreatment, a new kind of institution offered hope to the mentally ill.

Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says he has not yet had any talks with the club about his future but that they "need to happen".

Liam Patterson-White claims key wickets against Yorkshire to keep league leaders Nottinghamshire on course for another County Championship victory.