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Inmates who escaped an open jail were caught hours later after heading straight to a pub and boasting about what they’d done Vincent Israel, 31, and Peter Johnson, 29, were caught at a pub in Kettering The pair scaled a five-foot fence to escape HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire They drove 50 miles from the Category … Read more
A fire ripped through an infant school building in the early hours of this morning – causing ‘extensive damage’ just two days after a school four miles away was razed. Ravensdale Infant School in Mickleover was seen alight at 1.38am and Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) was called. Some 12 fire engines from across … Read more
Police force in Derbyshire installs cameras to catch ‘rubberneckers’ who film traffic accidents while behind the wheel Derbyshire Police intends to prosecute those who film accidents at the wheel Force will set up cameras on roadside near collisions to catch ‘rubberneckers’ Those caught in act will be issued a Notice of Intended Prosecution in the … Read more
Dame Vivienne Westwood took fire at BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire and shouted ‘get me out of the cage’ during an interview about the extradition of Julian Assange to the U.S today. The British fashion designer and businesswoman, who has remained a staunch supporter of the WikiLeaks founder, 48, criticised the presenter after she was accused … Read more
Dame Vivienne Westwood took fire at BBC presenter Victoria Derbyshire and shouted ‘get me out of the cage’ during an interview about the extradition of Julian Assange to the U.S today. The British fashion designer and businesswoman, who has remained a staunch supporter of the WikiLeaks founder, 48, criticised the presenter after she was accused … Read more
The Daily Mail’s 2020 Health Hero Awards, launched in partnership with eBay and NHS Charities Together, are your chance to say thank you to the unsung heroes of the NHS, whatever their role, who go the extra mile. This year we’re launching two extra awards — the Mental Health Hero award, and the eBay ‘Smile’ award … Read more
A sign has been taken down for its ‘resemblance to a racist golliwog doll’ after thousands of campaigners demanded it. But locals have petitioned for it to be put back up and say it will be returned after ‘a lick of black paint’. Over 28,000 people signed a petition demanding that the caricature of a … Read more
Man is caught swimming in infamous ‘toxic’ blue lagoon that was dyed black by Derbyshire police to stop Instagram selfie seekers Derbyshire’s ‘Blue Lagoon’ is an abandoned former quarry officially known as Hoffmans Quarry The water is full of harmful chemicals and reportedly has the same PH value as bleach The site has been attracting … Read more
Man caught swimming in toxic pool ‘filled with dead animals’ despite firemen dyeing it black to put people off Derbyshire’s ‘Blue Lagoon’ is an abandoned former quarry officially known as Hoffmans Quarry The water is full of harmful chemicals and reportedly has the same PH value as bleach The site has been attracting hundreds of … Read more
Chief constable of Derbyshire Police whose officers used drones to spy on lockdown dog walkers retires after probe into his ‘personal conduct’ off-duty Peter Goodman was referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct Referral came days after Derbyshire Police used drones to spy on walkers The complaint related to an off-duty personal conduct matter By David Barrett … Read more