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PEOPLE & PLACES
Could Derby be a culture capital?
Essen in Germany
As city leaders decide if Derby should put itself forward as a UK Culture Capital, what has a similar title done for Essen in Germany?
Scales of justice Firm fined after worker is burned
A technology company is fined nearly £50,000 for health and safety lapses after a worker was seriously burnt in a dust explosion.

The Championship Derby v Newcastle
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's game between Derby and Newcastle in the Championship.

Ashbourne Shrovetide Football Follow Ashbourne Shrovetide 2010
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Derby considers culture title bid
Derby school merger plan approved
Absconded killer back in custody

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Port Vale v Chesterfield
Rams seal deal for winger Martin

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Derby 10k and Fun Run 2010

PEOPLE & PLACES
Kedleston Road bus lane work starts
Derby Sikh defends Kirpan wearing


NATURE & OUTDOORS
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Get out and about with one of Derbyshire's walking festivals
HISTORY
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Buxton artist Pauline Townsend produces beautiful artworks on silk
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Derby's LostAlone have signed their first major record label deal

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