Julie Davidson, quality manager for Lincoln-headquartered aviation and highways specialist Jointline, has been named as the first female chair of the Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) in its 47-year history.
Established in 1976, the RSMA is one o…
A lorry driver from Staffordshire is in hospital after his HGV collided with a bridge in Audlem, South Cheshire. Police described the collision, which happened on the A525 Whitchurch Road around 10.17pm last night, as ‘serious’.
The HGV collided with t…
A pub in swadlincote has won a vote for the best roast dinner in Derbyshire. The Railway Inn, on Midway Road in Swadlincote, was crowned the best place in the county for a roast dinner after a vote from DerbyshireLive[1] readers.
Described by one revie…
Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to make these important announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notic…
The state of a sheep carcass found in a field near Carsington suggests the animal was killed by a big cat, according to expert Rick Minter.[1] Rick, from the Big Cat Conversations podcast, said that feedback from the photographer and the photographic e…
Remembrance Sunday is not far away and we are putting together a list of ceremonies taking place in and around Derby and Derbyshire. The events are held to honour the men and women of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in conflicts and started short…
Work has come to an end on a comprehensive A38[1] maintenance scheme between Fradley and Barton under Needwood[2]. Journeys will now be safer and more reliable as the final cones are removed this week, marking the conclusion of the essential scheme.
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A section of the A444 had to be closed this morning by police following a crash between two cars and a bus. The incident happened in Stanton, not far from Swadlincote[1] and emergency services were called out at around 7.30am to reports of the collisio…
A campaigner is calling for action to be taken to end the ‘rat run’ on Shobnall Road and Forest Road. Resident Jason Hanshaw is calling on authorities to make this a priority, claiming to have been paid ‘lip service’ in the past.
The recent fatalities …
Clifford George ADAMS (Chick). Passed away peacefully at St Giles Hospice on Friday 13th October 2023, aged 82 years. Devoted Husband to Judith, loving Dad to Karen and husband Phil, Beverley and partner Paul and an amazing Grandad to Charlotte, Joshua…
A Derbyshire town[1] will play host to a jobs fair later this month, advertising a wide range of roles available in the region[2]. The event will take place at Green Bank Leisure Centre, in Swadlincote town centre, on Thursday, October 26, between 9.30…
Council officials say they had been working to ensure a terrace house hit by a car is safe – before the road outside could fully reopen. Emergency services had descended on Burton’s Branston Road on Tuesday afternoon.
They discovered a Volkswagen Golf …
Plans to build homes next to two industrial estates which operate 24/7 have been rejected after noise concerns from councillors. The scheme, submitted by Shelby Construction (Midlands) Limited, aimed to build 14 homes on vacant land off Cadley Hill Roa…
Police[1] have confirmed areas across Staffordshire where speeders should watch out. Staffordshire Police[2] has released the locations where mobile speed cameras are being deployed this week in an effort to improve safety on the county’s roads.
But th…