Irfan Salim was told he would serve at least 16 years in prison for killing 79-year-old Ellen Portsmouth in November.
Salim, 25, was a friend of the landlord of the property where Mrs Portsmouth lived.
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NEW Derby County manager Nigel Clough spoke of the special place the club holds in his heart after agreeing to follow in father Brian's...
AN underground cable fault was responsible for a fire at an electricity sub-station in Derby, Central Networks has confirmed. Supplies went off to 3,838 properties, mainly in the city...
AN historic textile giant which started life in Derbyshire has called in the administrators. Viyella has headquarters in London, along with 120 stores and concessions in the UK as well as...
CONTROVERSIAL proposals for a new "hopper" bus service in Derby have tonight been rejected following a public inquiry. The University of Derby wanted to build a link road between its...
POLICE arrested two men and seized suspected cannabis during a raid at a house in Derby this morning. Officers burst through the door of a house in Balfour Road, Normanton at about 8.15am. A...
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown promised to do all he could to help the people of Derbyshire during a flying visit to Rolls-Royce this...
NIGEL Clough should be well prepared for the attention he will receive as Derby County manager, having lived much of his life in the...
THE man who was a key player in Brian Clough's successful teams is backing Derby County's new manager Nigel Clough to be a success at...
NIGEL Clough spoke last night about the emotional wrench of leaving Burton Albion after 10 years in what was his first job in football...
WHEN Nigel Clough sat down in October to reflect on 10 years as manager of Burton Albion, the conversation inevitably turned to what he...
A sighting of a UFO near Julian Mellors' home at Hey Street, Sawley
Commons struck from 25 yards out in the 30th minute to give the Rams a 1-0 advantage going into the second leg at Old Trafford on Tuesday, January 20.
With new manager...
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NIGEL Clough will embrace the memory of his father at Derby County – and he hopes Rams supporters never forget his legacy.Clough...
KRIS Commons can write his name into Carling Cup history for Derby County tonight – but the name tattooed on his wrist will alway...
ROY McFarland was Nigel Clough's choice as his own replacement and chairman Ben Robinson, also a friend of McFarland's, acted quickly...
DERBY County midfielder Miles Addison is relishing the prospect of playing in the biggest game of his fledgling career tonight –...
ALAN Durban is one of a select group of Derby County players who have reached a League Cup semi-final. Before this season, the Rams had...
NEW Derby County manager Nigel Clough has spoken of his love for the club.Clough was appointed Rams boss yesterday, following in the footsteps of his late father Brian, who led Derby to the...
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This year photography is being showcased at Deda, three-dimensional artworks at the Silk Mill Museum and an exhibition of paintings and other work is on display at the...
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THE Rockhouse in Babington Lane, Derby, kicks off its Back in Black rock/metal club night on Saturday with a performance by heavy metal...
FUNHOUSE Comedy Club kicks off the New Year at the Blessington Carriage, Derby, on Monday with headliner Chris Lynam. The comedian...
JOHN Travolta has told of his heartbreak at his 16-year-old son's tragic death. In his first public statement since his son Jett died...
CINDERELLA FILES By Alan Durant SURLEY it was only a matter of time before Cinderella was put under the spotlight. After all, what do...
WALK off some of the calories put on during the festive season by visiting Calke Abbey park and nature reserve which is open to visitor...
DEV Patel has revealed the lengthy auditioning process for Slumdog Millionaire was excruciating. The Skins actor was chosen by director...
Top 10 films in cinemas - 1 Yes Man; 2 Bedtime Stories; 3 Australia; 4 Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa; 5 Twilight; 6 The Day The Earth Stood Still; 7 Inkheart; 8 Four Christmases; 9 Ghajini; 10 The Tale Of Despereaux
Robert Carlyle stars in the film drama Summer. He talks to Nigel Powlson about the Derbyshire-made movie.
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