Pictured at Defabs Engineering on Clarke Street is Andrew Gibbs as he works on a stainless steel pipe. The company have bought Derby firm Brettex Engineering out of administration.

Derby Telegraph photographer Lucy Shaw is seen photographing BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Chris Moyles, when he brought his show to Derby's Guildhall for a live broadcast

Linkin Park's Chester Bennington performing at Download 2011

The picturesque setting of The Lavender Patch in Hilton provided a venue for a Gardeners' Plant Fair, where local nurseries displayed and sold a selection of their home-grown flora. Customers were also treated to cakes, teas and sandwiches, as they sat out in the sunshine and enjoyed the peaceful surroundings. Pictured holding a small bunch of flowers whilst enjoying a cup of tea is Annie Haigh from Garden Living based in Brassington.

Since Royal Derby Hospital opened its doors to the public, several important medical items have been stolen or gone missing. Pictured is a patient commode, which is one of the items that have gone missing. Pushing the commode is staff nurse Stacey Mountney, aged 23

MAGAZINE FASHION SHOOT: Pictured in Derby's Westfield centre is model Katy Padam, wearing this year's autumn fashions. Katy is pictured in the atrium of the Showcase Deluxe Cinema complex.

St James' School headmaster Ian Bell is pictured surrounded by children at the St James' Church of England Infant School and Nursery site on Leonard Street. Ian is stepping down as headmaster of the school as he retires at the age of 62.

Teresa Andrews stares in disbelief at the site of a maggot nestled in her KFC corn-on-the-cob. Teresa discovered the maggot just seconds after taking her first bite, and her teeth marks can be seen on the left-hand side of the corn. Teresa has been keeping the maggot, which she named George, in her fridge, but it has since died.

Jane Moss joined hundreds of other protestors as they marched through the streets of Derby. Jane, who is a contracted electrician at Bombardier, hopes that the march will gather support for herself and other Bombardier employees who have been affected by the Government's decision to award a train contract to Siemans in Germany.

Thousands gathered on Derby's Bass' Rec to protest against the Government's decision to award a rail contract to German based Siemens. After marching through the city, the large crowd ended up on Cathedral Green where they listened to a number of speeches made by public and senior figures.

Ellie Howe, aged six from Long Eaton, makes the most of the blustery conditions at this year's Erewash Steam and Transport Family Show. There was plenty on offer at the event, including live music, craft stalls, and the chance to marvel at the old steam engines of yesteryear.

Using nothing but their combined strength, four Derby men are pictured pulling a 13 tonne fire engine, as they gear up to raise money for the Lewis Mighty Fund. From left to right: Matt Sayles, Ian Hobson, Ian Godfrey and Chris Rodgers will attempt to pull a truck similar to this one along Kedleston Road on Saturday, July 30. All four men work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue.

With just one year to go until the 2012 London Olympics, the city of Derby celebrated the 365 day countdown by hosting an event on the Market Place. As well as a selection of dance, music and art activities, there was also a performance from Derby City Gymnastics Club Display Team. Pictured is Des O'Brien holding the Olympic Torch, which he helped to carry on the Plymouth to Torbay stretch during the 1948 olympic relay.

Jo Berry's exhibition Hijacking Natural Systems is now open to the public at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition runs from 23 July to October 2011 and Jo herself describes the artwork as a voyage of discovery inside our cells. As well as the museum, Jo's work will be on display throughout the city this summer, including on bus stops, billboards and the big screen on the Market Place.

Left to right: Ashleigh Davidson, Mahaylia Stewart, Taliyah Jennings, all aged 13, Jada Williamson, aged 12, and Akuabia Barnett, aged 13, compete in a game of bowling at Moorways Sports Stadium, as they get involved in the Open Doors and ANFC Fun Day. And the day's fantastic weather helped, as dozens of people, young and old, did their bit to raise money for the charity by taking part in several activities, including netball, face painting and football

Pictured at Defabs Engineering on Clarke Street is employee Mark Cogan. The company have bought Derby firm Brettex Engineering out of administration.
Mark is pictured sweeping up inside an object that will become part of a pressure vessel.

Evie Bullimore, aged four from Derby, gets to grips with a huge bear print in Darley Park, as she joins in with the b-active goes green - junior rangers. Children who joined in were given the opportunity to practice their tracking and compass skills, as well as learn how to build a campfire. During the summer holidays, the b-active team will be holding a range of different activities for all the family in and around the city of Derby.

CRICKET: Derbyshire and Worcestershire.
Mark Turner from Derbyshire runs out Moeen Ali

A police officer and a PCSO stand guard outside a house on Mayfield Road in Chaddesden, where Danielle Thompson was fatally stabbed. Floral tributes to Danielle have also been left on the pavement outside the house.

John Turkington peers through a CT scanner at Pride Veterinary Centre on Pride Park. John is one of the firm's business partners.

A Derby man who suffered a stroke 12 years ago has told of how he got himself back on his feet. George Nelson, from Gurney Avenue in Sunny Hill, had to teach himself how to walk and write again after the stroke, but has since made a remarkable recovery.He said: 'You could leave a car parked in a garage for months on end and polish it three times a day. But when you try and start the engine it's not going to move, and that car is meant to move. And so am I.'

A chef from Belper is about to see her mexican food products reach a national clientele, after London store Selfridges agreed to start selling her home-made food range. Marcela Flores Newburn moved to England in the mid-1990s and has since built a reputation as a mexican food expert in the area. Marcela specialises in a range of sauces - including one made of chili and chocolate - and an edible parcel known as tamales, which has a biodegradable wrapping. She is pictured here at home as she peers through a mexican art design depicting a jaguar made of cacti.

A road in Derbyshire had to be cordoned off by police after a man started acting aggressively inside his house. Personal items, including this golf bag, were thrown from windows, causing a crowd to gather outside.

This female tarantula raised a few eyebrows at PDSA's fund-raising open day, as veterinary nurse Stefan Matan showed a selection of exotic animals to members of the public. Animal lovers were invited to a purr-fect day out at the fund-raising open day, where they got the chance to enjoy dog shows, a range of stalls and several activities for children. The event was held at the PDSA PetAid Hospital at City Gate just off London Road. Money raised at the event went towards PDSA, which is a leading veterinary charity.

Fire-fighters were called out to a shop fire on Bath Street in Ilkeston on Saturday afternoon. The premises of Timpson - a shoe repair and key cutting business - caught fire during the peak shopping hours, tempting plenty of shoppers and passers-by to stop what they were doing to take a look.

Ruby Bisset, aged six, tests the water for the very first time at the brand new swimming pool at Arc Leisure Centre in Matlock. Ruby joined five others who won a competition to be the first to go for a splash in the pool. The centre cost £12m to build.

A Libyan national currently studying in Derby has told of his hopes for the future after recent events in his home country. Jamal Hussein, who lives on Sale Street in Normanton, is delighted now that Libyan dictator Colonel Gadaffi has been forced to flee his compound in Tripoli. Jamal, whose family still live in Libya, uses the internet to communicate with his loved ones every day. He is pictured here at home.

Duffield actor James Burrows is pictured outside Derby's Hippodrome on Green Lane. James' new film Inbred gets its London premiere on Monday 29th August.

Children waving the Union Jack patiently wait at Denby Pottery for the arrival of HRH The Princess Royal (Princess Anne), who was in Derbyshire visiting a number of local manufacturers, including Thornton's, Deb Ltd, and David Nieper.

The Derby Wheel switched on its lights for the first time again in two years, as it finally returned to the Market Place and began attracting visitors immediately. Pictured enjoying the ride are father and son Damien McLaughlin and Callum McLaughlin, aged eight, from Chellaston.

A Derbyshire woman has spoken of her remarkable experience of giving birth on a street in Belper. Jane Eadie, pictured here with her newborn son James Eadie, didn't realise she was pregnant until she gave birth on Saturday. Jane said she put the stomach pain down to eating dodgy food from a fish and chip shop. She is currently being looked after with her son at the Royal Derby Hospital.

A new centre aimed at promoting opportunities for disabled people in Derby has opened up at the Jubilee Business Park off Stores Road. Director Craig Fletcher, right, is pictured with Nick Daniels from Kedleston Road inside the PACE centre, which houses a gymnasium, a woodwork workshop and a cafe. Nick, aged 26, is visually impaired and has been attending the woodwork workshops in his spare time.

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Derby's Craig Bryson is pictured as he goes in for a header

Leicester City v Derby County
Rams manager Nigel Clough and Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson are pictured

A business exhibition and trade fair for Derby University graduates returned to the Enterprise Centre on Bridge Street, and brought with it a wealth of local business and artistic talent. The Open for Business 2011 event attracted dozens of stalls, including live music production, textiles, and interior design companies. Those taking part have all been, at some time or another, Derby University students.Pictured here is Jillian Wheeler, from iDesignConcepts.

Since moving to Derby 12 years ago, artist Barbara Colbert has discovered a passion for creating charcoal drawings of local landmarks and scenes. Her most current creation was inspired by some of the architecture and statues at Kedleston Hall, including this huge stone lion that keeps watch over the hall from the gardens.Barbara said: 'Using my hands along with the charcoal means that my fingerprints are all over the canvas and add to the art. It makes it more expressive.'Barbara, whose work has been on show at exhibitions in Wirksworth and Melbourne to name but a few, works from her studio at Banks' Mill on Bridge Street.

Strictly Come Dancing's Robbie Savage and dance partner Ola Jordan dance on the pitch during the half time interval between Reading and Derby County

This bunch of Wallies at KH Hair in Westfield Derby did their bit to help raise money for ChildLine, by dressing up as the famous children's character from the Where's Wally? books. The group of hairdressers also had a selection of cakes and sweets available for their clients, all in return for a small donation. Pictured in the foreground is Chloe Burrell, aged 18.

Stabbing a blood-red ball of wool with a pair of knitting needles, Veronica Hendley, from Habiknit, joined other stall holders at Derby's Market Hall as they got in to the spirit of Halloween. Those taking part came dressed as ghouls, ghosts, and scary witches, for a frightening event setup by Derby historian and ghost expert Richard Felix. A prize of £40 went to the winner.

With an eye missing and blood stained clothes, zombie Brent Waltham from Derby lunges for the camera as he gets in to character for a fund-raising zombie walk around the city. Up to 150 people took part to raise money for Sight Support Derbyshire, Derby Kids' Camp and Save the Children.

A special birthday party was held at the Peveril of the Peak hotel for Derbyshire's very own Reg Dean, who turns 109 on November 4th. Reg, who lives in Wirksworth, still finds the time to perform with a 40 man choir called The Dalesmen.

Dinah Twigg was born in the back of a Traveller's wagon in a pub car park in Whaley Bridge - 91 years ago. Today, she still finds the time to work two or three days a week, as well as travel back and forth between her home in Wirksworth and Palma Nova in Magalluf. Senora Twigg, as she is fondly known as abroad, has been visiting the same hotel for 38 years and says the secret to a long and healthy life is to avoid cigarettes and alcohol. Amongst other things, Twiggy likes to keep all the items she is given, and adds them to her walls and shelves.

Derby County v Cardiff City
Frank Fielding is pictured as the ball slips past him in the first half

The Mayor of Derby Councillor Les Allen officially opened a special Moroccan market on the market place. The mayor didn't hesitate to get in to the spirit of things as he dressed up in several items of typical Moroccan clothing, including this fez hat and plenty of colourful scalves. He is pictured here peering in to this chest with Lahcen Bighourbane

Oh my smurf! These four cheeky chaps are gearing up to do a sponsored walk between Derby and Matlock Bath, to raise money for the Queen's Medical Centre and Children in Need. The Derby City Council staff, who all work at the Cattle Market site off Chequers Road, will set off from the Stores Road Depot on Monday 14th dressed as the popular childrens' characters The Smurfs. They hope to have raise up to £1000 by the time they reach the County and Station pub in Matlock Bath several hours later.One of those taking part, Rich Ruston, said: 'The staff at the Cattle Market have been fantastic and we're all really grateful for their support.'Front to back are: Jonathan Woodbridge, Steve Woodbridge, Mick McGonagle, and Rich Ruston.