About Derby
Derby is the county city of Derbyshire, in the East Midlands of England. It lies on the banks of the River Derwent and is the starting point of the Derwent Valley. The city has a wide range of cultural attractions that include the entertainment venues of Derby Playhouse and The Assembly Rooms, Derby Museum And Art Gallery and The Silk Mill, Derby's museum of industry and history. Derby also boasts vibrant nightlife with an array of popular pubs, bars and nightclubs open until the early hours and a wide range of restaurants and cafes that are open throughout the day and well into the evening. The city is also popular with visitors using it as a base from which to explore the stunning Derbyshire countryside and the Peak District which are both within easy reach of Derby.
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Biker rescued after 40ft plunge
A 20-year-old man is rescued after plunging 40ft into a ravine in Derbyshire after losing control of his motorbike.
Repainting work closes Snake Pass
A main road through the Peak District in Derbyshire is to close to allow for road markings to be painted.
City road closed following crash
A 22-year-old female motorbike rider is being treated in hospital for serious injuries following a crash in Derby.
Motorist, 24, dies in wall crash
A 24-year old driver dies when his car leaves the road and crashes into a wall in Derbyshire, police say.
Murder charge over body find
A man is charged with murder after a woman's body was found by the side of the road.
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