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The Denby Group of companies in the UK filed for administration on March 31, appointing FRP Advisory to manage the process, after failing to secure strategic investment partners. The historic pottery brand, which employs hundreds, continues trading while administrators seek a buyer amid public campaigns and political calls for government intervention on energy costs.

A 36-year-old man was arrested on Saturday evening after driving into pedestrians in Derby, UK, leaving seven people injured. Sandhu Ponnachan was apprehended seven minutes later and has been charged with multiple offenses, including grievous bodily harm with intent.

Police discovered a body in the River Derwent near Pride Park on Sunday, believed to be that of missing 18-year-old Birmingham City supporter Paul Pike, who vanished after attending a match against Derby County. Formal identification is pending, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.

Jade Jones, a two-time Olympic taekwondo champion, is making her boxing debut against Egypt Criss in Derby on March 7, 2026, after an emotional farewell to her original sport.