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Derby
city and unitary authority, England, United Kingdom
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Derby taxi drivers criticise 'unfair' and 'ridiculous' bus lane
• Dec. 19, 2024, 5:35 AM ET (BBC)
Trust appointed to run 10 'at risk' Derby libraries
• Dec. 5, 2024, 6:43 AM ET (BBC)
Derby woman died after being given excess medication
• Nov. 29, 2024, 11:48 PM ET (BBC)
'Sausage Man' says health suffering after Derby stall move
• Nov. 27, 2024, 1:40 AM ET (BBC)
'Danger' Derby doctor intends to quit profession
• Nov. 26, 2024, 7:32 PM ET (BBC)
Derby, city and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Derbyshire, England. It lies along the River Derwent at an important route focus at the southern end of the Pennines. The unitary authority covers Derby and its suburbs. Just northeast of the city centre, at Little Chester, is the Roman site of Derventio. Derby was founded in the 9th century by the Danes as Deoraby, from which the present name is derived. Early royal charters were granted in 1154–56 and 1204. All Saints Church (cathedral from 1927) has a tower 210 feet (64 metres) high that was built in 1509–27. ...(100 of 286 words)