The Latest Breaking News from Derbyshire

UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn

National Fire Chiefs Council say emergency services dealing with 19 wildfires across Britain, many near urban areas

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Heatwave to continue into weekend with record temperatures and wildfire risks

The Met Office announced the new records after temperatures peaked at 35.2C at Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard · Jul 11

Heatwave wildfire warning as Met Police urge people to only dial 999 in emergency after surge in calls

Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency

The Independent UK · Jul 11

UK June heat record broken again, France postpones Pride and Poland warns of wildfires as heatwave grips Europe – as it happened

Estimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today

The Guardian - AU · Jun 26

Mahmud’s six continues Kent’s revival at Lancs as Cox joins England mid-game – as it happened

Jordan Cox has been called up to the England squad as wicketkeeper cover for Jamie Smith

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14

Britain’s oldest known prehistoric art confirmed in Derbyshire Cave, dating back more than 13,000 years

Ancient markings in a Derbyshire cave, once dismissed as mere scratches, are now confirmed as Britain's oldest prehistoric art. Scientific analysis reveals these deliberate carvings, dating back 13,000 to 15,000 years, offer a rare glimpse into the creative expression of Ice Age hunter-gatherers, rewriting our understanding of early British culture.

The Times of India · Jun 2

Ian Russell obituary

Folklorist and scholar regarded as a leading authority on the carol singing traditions of south Yorkshire and Derbyshire

The Guardian - UK · May 31

CRIK:Jewell 58 crowns Derbyshire triumph over Leicestershire

Aussie batter Caleb Jewell helped get Derbyshire off the mark with an unbeaten 58 that proved too much for Blast rivals Leicestershire.

AAP · May 27

Jewell 58 crowns Derbyshire triumph over Leicestershire

Aussie batter Caleb Jewell helped get Derbyshire off the mark with an unbeaten 58 that proved too much for Blast rivals Leicestershire.

AAP · May 27

Award-winning young UK farmer shot dead in field; man charged after two-year investigation

A 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of an award-winning young farmer in Derbyshire, more than two years after the incident shocked the local farming community in the UK.

The Times of India · May 27