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Man who killed Burton pensioner jailed for life

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

A MAN has today been sentenced to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to murdering a Burton pensioner.

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...

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Over to you, my son

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

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...

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Blackout in Derby caused by cable fault

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

AN underground cable fault was responsible for a fire at an electricity sub-station in Derby, Central Networks has confirmed. Supplies went...

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Historic clothing firm calls in administrators

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

AN historic textile giant which started life in Derbyshire has called in the administrators. Viyella has headquarters in London, along with...

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Controversial "hopper" bus plans rejected following inquiry

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

CONTROVERSIAL proposals for a new "hopper" bus service in Derby have tonight been rejected following a public inquiry. The University of Derby...

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Raid at Derby house leads to two arrests

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

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...

Prime Minister makes flying visit to Derby

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

PRIME Minister Gordon Brown promised to do all he could to help the people of Derbyshire during a flying visit to Rolls-Royce this afternoon. I...

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A life in the limelight, like it or not, that has led to Pride Park

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

NIGEL Clough should be well prepared for the attention he will receive as Derby County manager, having lived much of his life in the public...

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Rams and Forest legend McGovern is backing Nigel to succeed

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

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 Pride...

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Clough's 'emotion' at leaving Brewers

OUT WITH THE OLD: Nigel Clough said his farewells at Burton Albion last night, also welcoming his replacement, Rams legend and former Derby, Cambridge United and Chesterfield manager Roy McFarland, to the Pirelli Stadium, watched by Burton chairman Ben Robinson (centre).

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

NIGEL Clough spoke last night about the emotional wrench of leaving Burton Albion after 10 years in what was his first job in football...

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