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Derby

Derbyshire, East Midlands · population 255,394 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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Allestree 1.7 miles Littleover 1.7 miles Chaddesden 1.8 miles Crewton 2.5 miles Mackworth 2.7 miles Normanton 2.7 miles Mickleover 3 miles Spondon 3 miles

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Derby

Derby is a cathedral city and unitary authority area on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original county town. As a unitary authority, Derby is administratively independent from Derbyshire County Council. The population of Derby is 275,344 (2025).

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Rochdale council warns families to meet 31 October secondary school application deadline

With 331 families submitting late applications last year, the council stresses that early submission improves chances of securing a first-choice secondary school and outlines upcoming open evenings.

Rochdale6 minutes ago

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Midland regeneration steps up with school tenant, scout hut lease and new post office

Rochdale Borough Council announced a series of projects to boost Middleton, including a new tenant for the historic Old Grammar School, a long-term lease of the Scout Hut to Groundwork Trust and the return of post office and banking services to the town centre early next year.

Middleton1 hour ago

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Lord Mayor welcomes Ukrainian teens for week-long cultural visit to Birmingham

A group of 12-17-year-old visitors from Zaporizhzhia spent a week in Birmingham, taking part in museum tours, historic trips and community activities arranged by the council and local partners.

Birmingham1 hour ago

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Ofsted chief inspector visits Coventry after children’s services achieve outstanding rating

Sir Martyn Oliver toured the council on 17 September to discuss the recent outstanding Ofsted rating, the partnerships driving improvement and plans for school-places and child-focused housing.

Coventry2 hours ago

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Sandwell Council clears fresh fly-tipping at Forge Lane, West Bromwich

Council crews have removed newly dumped waste from Forge Lane and Park Lane just weeks after a joint operation that cleared 17.2 tonnes, and announced new cameras and ongoing investigations.

West Bromwich2 hours ago

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Bishop of Wakefield blesses replica of 800-year-old chalice at Monk Bretton Priory

During Heritage Month the Bishop of Wakefield will bless a pewter replica of a 13th-century chalice at Monk Bretton Priory, marking the relic’s return after a century-long journey through museums.

Barnsley2 hours ago

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