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Four city schools told "improve or you could be closed down"

testing times:  (clockwise from top left) Boulton Primary, Sinfin Primary, Peartree Community Junior School and Allenton Community Primary School. Right: Education secretary Ed Balls.

FOUR failing city primary schools have been told they could be shut down unless they improve pupils' test results within 15 months.

Boulton, Sinfin, Allenton and Pear Tree would be the first schools in Derbyshire closed for persistently poor grades.

The threat has come from the Government because Derby is one of 12 local...

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Firm fined after dust explosion

Breaking news: 14:35 PM

A DERBYSHIRE company has been fined £50,000 after an employee was seriously burnt in a dust explosion. Paul Gothard, 54, was loading...

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Billy Brewer "assaulted"

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly assaulting Burton Albion's mascot Billy Brewer. The teenager from Swadlincote was held by police on suspicion of assault after the Brewer's...

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Murderer who went on the run hands himself in

A MURDERER who went on the run from a Derbyshire jail has handed himself in. Gary Gibbon, 43, was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court in 1985 to life for the murder of Nat Cook, 43, whose body...

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Toyota recalls Prius over brake problem

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ABOUT 8,500 Toyota Prius cars are to be recalled in the UK because of a braking problem. Today's announcement in the latest blow to the...

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Concerns over parking congestion push back nursing school's move

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PLANS to relocate Derby's school of nursing have been delayed until next year because of concerns about parking. Originally it was...

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Complaints to NHS about GPs, dentists are up by a third

rise 'could be a good thing':  Dr John Grenville.

THE number of complaints about GPs and dentists in Derbyshire has risen by more than a third in a year. Latest figures show that 1,026...

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Mobile library faces end of the road for estate book lovers

Mobile library  faces end of the road for estate book lovers

A MOBILE book-lending service, which has been running in Derby for more than a decade, could be axed because the city now has more...

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Choir sings in praise of 'special' founder

musical send-off:  The funeral of Wallace Ross, inset left –  the composer and musician who formed the Derby Bach Choir and the Derby Cathedral Orchestra –  took place at the Church of St John The Evangelist  on Mill Street.   Pictures: Laura Page LP080210A-6/11

MUSIC filled a Derby church yesterday as part of a fitting tribute to a popular composer. Wallace Ross formed the Derby Bach Choir and...

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Tenants still can't return home after lethal gas at flats

ELEVEN people remained homeless today after mystery carbon monoxide fumes forced the evacuation of Derby flats. Saturday's incident was the second time the lethal gas has hospitalised...

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Thai reopens with tiny prices

reinvention:  Waraporn Dale, Navapalai Panyamang and Piyanat Niyomthai toast the opening of  the Siam Corner Thai Rock Cafe on Osmaston Road.

A BUSINESSWOMAN who set up her first restaurant in Derby with only £2 in the bank has spent £150,000 rebranding it in a bid...

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Derby County v Newcastle United - full coverage in therams.co.uk match centre

Derby County v Newcastle United - full coverage in therams.co.uk match centre

FOLLOW Derby County's progress against Newcastle United tonight in the Match Centre at www.therams.co.uk.

Our reporters will be posting regular updates from the Championship clash at Pride Park Stadium in the Match Centre, while action pictures from the game can also be viewed during the 90 minutes.

And you can have your say too....

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Burton Albion: McGrath setting the tone for Brewers

captain marvel:  John McGrath has been in inspirational form since taking over the  armband for Burton.

MANAGER Paul Peschisolido has hailed the example being set by his new captain, John McGrath, as Burton Albion aim to extend their unbea...

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Rugby union: Crofters cling on to clinch crucial victory

try:  Burton's Lawrence Betty.

BURTON held on to record a crucial victory away to third-placed Whitchurch. The Midlands One West leaders had to come back from 15-8...

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Rugby union: Derby show their character to battle back against Ilkeston

charge:  Dave Fitchett gains ground for Derby in their Midlands One East victory over local rivals Ilkeston at Haslams Lane.

DERBY head coach Alan Dickens praised the character of his players after they recovered from an early setback to beat local rivals...

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Gresley: Home Vase draw delights Norton

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GRESLEY manager Gary Norton was "ecstatic" after being handed a home draw in the quarter-final of the FA Vase. Norton's men will face...

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Martin in line to face Magpies

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WINGER David Martin is set to join Derby County when the window for emergency loans reopens tomorrow and he will go into the squad to...

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FA Vase: Gresley handed home draw in last eight

GRESLEY have been drawn at home in the quarter-finals of the FA Vase. The Moatmen will face either Brighton-based Whitehawk or Northern League outfit Marske United in the last eight. The tie...

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Rams skipper Savage subdued after super strike

SCREAMER:  Robbie Savage celebrates his goal with team-mates after smashing  the ball past Sheffield United keeper Mark Bunn.

ROBBIE Savage was in no mood to dine out on his wonder strike after Derby County conceded a last-gasp equaliser against Sheffield Unite...

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Clough's anger at officials over Rams sub attempt

Clough's anger at officials over Rams sub attempt

NIGEL Clough was fuming with the match officials after Derby County's draw against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Derby led 1-0 in...

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Rams paid price for not adding to lead

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DERBY County manager Nigel Clough felt the team's failure to capitalise on a fine first-half display cost them victory over Sheffield...

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Tonge says Derby debut draw felt like defeat

no holding back:  Derby County  striker Rob Hulse attempts to battle his way past SHeffield United defender Jordan Stewart during Saturday's clash at Bramall Lane.  It's a blow for the Rams as the Blades equalise through Lee Williamson during stoppage time (above).

DEBUTANT Michael Tonge says Derby County's 1-1 draw with Sheffield United "felt like a defeat". The Rams looked to be heading for a...

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MADE IN DERBYSHIRE:    Nick Whitfield's film, Skeletons, was filmed in the county.

DERBYSHIRE film director Nick Whitfield's feature debut, Skeletons, is one of the highlights of what's looking like a busy year for East Midlands screen agency EM Media.

Skeletons premiered last week at the Rotterdam Film Festival.

Whitfield's Derbyshire-made movie develops themes and characters first explored in his short film...

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A double bill for jazz fans

jazzy:   The Kit Downes Trio.

A JAZZ double bill offers a chance to see pianist Kit Downes performing in two very different line-ups. The Kit Downes Trio and Troyka...

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Single of the Week: Alicia Keys (with audio)

Single of the Week: Alicia Keys

SINGLE OF THE WEEK With J from Ram FM Listen to J weekdays 7-10pm and Saturdays, 12-4pm EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (PART II) BROKEN...

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Help discover a new star

TIP FOR THE TOP:  This  Way Up, one of the contenders in the British Animation Awards.

FANS of film animation can help discover the next Nick Park or Tim Burton at Quad this month. Cinemagoers are also invited to vote for...

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Follow footpaths for lovely views

Starting point:  The walk begins  at Alfreton Church.

THIS is a very refreshing walk, passing over undulating countryside with splendid open views. The scenery is quite mixed, which adds to...

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At the Peak of her powers

light touch:  Fran Halsall and, above, Kinder Scout, from her book Light and Shadow.

THERE may be beautiful scenes all over the country but landscape photographer Fran Halsall constantly finds herself drawn back to the...

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History comes alive on a Roman holiday

majestic sight:  The Coliseum and, inset, Keycamp's Camping Village Fabulous.

IT has the unmistakable bowl-like structure of a modern football stadium – but this dramatic stone showground is 2,000 years...

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