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Arson-sniffing fire dogs win national award bbc.in/4hTsb1Z

East Midlands fire dogs sniff out 580 years of custodial sentences

The canines and their handlers work across the East Midlands to help solve fire investigations.

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Main road closed after crash near reservoir bbc.in/4yuGSgV

A628 Woodhead Pass closed after crash near Torside Reservoir

It is shut in both directions and drivers are urged to seek alternative routes.

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Rescuers called in over 'suspicious item' in crevice bbc.in/4yq7orK

Rescuers called in over 'suspicious item' in Peak District crevice

Kinder Mountain Rescue Team say it was asked to investigate by Derbyshire Police.

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Can this 'seaside resort without the sea' work for everyone? bbc.in/3UvAkAE

Can this 'seaside resort without the sea' work for everyone?

How do you stop Matlock Bath - on a busy road with an "invasion" of tourists - from grinding to a halt?

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'Eyesore' sandbags removed from city island bbc.in/4hZpzOD

'Eyesore' sandbags removed from Derby's Cockpit Island

The sandbags were put on Cockpit Island after Stephen Bullock, known as Tiggz, was forced to leave.

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Will mayor's 'Visit East Midlands' scheme deliver? bbc.in/3TWoq2x

Will mayor's 'Visit East Midlands' scheme deliver?

Regional mayor Claire Ward has unveiled a plan to attract more tourists in - but will it work?

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Government names Great British Railways chair bbc.in/4ypSSQC

Government names Sir John Kingman as Great British Railways chair

The organisation will bring responsibility for tracks and trains under a single organisation.

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Police appeal after man found unresponsive bbc.in/4s57GTe

Police appeal after man found unresponsive in Chesterfield

Derbyshire Police says the man is currently in hospital in a serious condition.

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Armed police arrest group on suspicion of drug supply bbc.in/3U3jg4F

Armed police arrest group on suspicion of drug supply in Chesterfield

Derbyshire Police attended a property in Devonshire Close, Newbold, on Friday morning.

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EMR services 'unacceptable', says transport secretary bbc.in/4k0evU4

EMR services 'unacceptable', says transport secretary

Heidi Alexander says East Midlands Railway needs to improve after a troubled few months.

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Council to monitor 'Gnome-man's land' roundabout bbc.in/4ytCgrt

Council to monitor 'Gnome-man's land' roundabout in Long Eaton

A petition has been set up to rename the Long Eaton roundabout "Gnome-man's land".

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Girl with language disorder to give public speech bbc.in/47WL6CX

Derby girl with language disorder to give public speech

Ridley, 12, will give a speech and light up Derby Conference Centre purple for DLD awareness day.

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Jack-knifed lorry closes stretch of A38 bbc.in/4sbgLds

Jack-knifed lorry closes stretch of A38 in Derbyshire

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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Historic witch's mark discovered at stately home bbc.in/4ytKm3b

Historic witch's mark discovered at Hardwick Hall

The National Trust says the faint engraving on a door is a ritual protection symbol.

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Initiative aims to boost region's economy by £1bn bbc.in/4s3NCR4

New initiative hopes to boost East Midlands visitor economy by £1bn

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward launches the Visit East Midlands platform.

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The man accused of tricking his friends out of £50,000 bbc.in/4jsA6Vb

The man accused of tricking dozens of people out of £50,000

Matthew Carroll is accused of scamming friends, colleagues and football team-mates.

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Heritage sites at 'heart of communities' share £41m bbc.in/4i0bJM3

Heritage sites at 'heart of communities' in England to share £41m

A total of 74 historic buildings will receive funding for repairs and renovations.

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Great British Railways HQ location confirmed bbc.in/47qmcLV

Great British Railways HQ location confirmed

The site chosen to house Great British Railways is located in the Becketwell area of Derby.

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Army chef jailed for terror-linked offences bbc.in/4yrAPtr

British Army chef Mark Broadhurst jailed for terror-linked offences

Mark Broadhurst made explosives and a "homemade cannon" while promoting extreme right-wing views.

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Scrapped bypass raises concern over housing plans bbc.in/4hT3txi

Scrapped Stavley bypass raises concern over housing plans

The Department for Transport says the scheme did not provide enough value for taxpayers.

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