Quiet bars and empty stadiums replace packed pubs and raucous crowds on derby day

The typical rowdy derby day atmosphere was today replaced by quiet bars and empty stadiums as the Merseyside and Old Firm matches were hit by coronavirus lockdowns in Glasgow and Liverpool.  Football fans have not been allowed back into stadiums since football restarted in June and August for England and Scotland respectively. And new coronavirus … Read more

Kate Middleton visits students at the University of Derby ahead of World Mental Health Day 

Royal on campus! Duchess of Cambridge wraps up warm in a check coat and dons a floral mask as she visits Derby University to hear about how pandemic has affected students’ mental health Duchess of Cambridge, 38, looked effortlessly stylish as she paid a visit to students at the University of Derby Spoke to first-year … Read more

Armed Trump supporters gather near Churchill Downs ahead of Kentucky Derby protests

Heavily armed pro-Trump supporters gather near Churchill Downs vowing to protect Louisville ahead of Breonna Taylor protests during the Kentucky Derby – as spectators begin to arrive Pro-Trump activists and far-right militia members gathered at Cox Park in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday  Men dressed in military gear and armed with semi-automatic weapons were out in … Read more

Derby Shopping centre remains closed as bomb squad continue to investigate a ‘suspicious package’

Shopping centre in Derby remains closed as bomb squad continue to investigate a ‘suspicious package’ found yesterday evening A Derby shopping centre closed overnight after reports of a ‘suspicious package’ A bomb disposal team were called to Intu Derby after the reports on Friday night Diners were forced on the streets as the centre was … Read more

Wayne Rooney takes knee in solidarity with BLM campaign ahead of Derby County’s clash with Millwall

Wayne Rooney showed solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement by taking a knee today ahead of Derby County’s clash with Millwall.  Former England and Manchester United forward Rooney, 34, took to the centre circle sporting Derby’s blue away kit, crossing his arms and kneeling on the turf to show his support before his side’s 3-2 … Read more

Derby counts cost of Covid: Jobs crisis looms over city

In Derby, they have a saying: ‘If you don’t work at Rolls-Royce, you know someone who does.’ The catchphrase, often repeated with pride, now has an element of poignancy as people wait, filled with trepidation, for the jobs axe to fall. The East Midlands town has three claims to global fame: its Royal Crown Derby … Read more

Diane Keaton is unrecognizable in face mask, sunglasses and derby hat during walk with beloved dog

Diane Keaton is unrecognizable in face mask, sunglasses and derby hat during walk with beloved dog in LA By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 02:56 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 08:21 BST, 24 May 2020 She was arguably among the most popular and acclaimed actresses of the 1970s and 1980s. But on Saturday Diane … Read more

Jack Grealish raises over £54,000 for NHS workers after auctioning off Second City derby shirt

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish raises over £55,000 for NHS workers after auctioning off shirt he wore when assaulted by a Birmingham fan in last season’s derby – as he makes up for attending lockdown party in March Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has raised over £55,000 for the NHS workers Grealish raffled off the … Read more