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Denby Pottery, the 217-year-old British ceramics manufacturer, has entered administration after filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators on March 11, 2025. The company cited rising energy costs, labour costs, and low consumer confidence as reasons for the collapse, with turnover falling 17% in 2024.

Auctioneer Charles Hanson was freed after getting stuck in a train toilet on the Derby to London route, where he pleaded for help on social media before continuing to a charity auction.

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.

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.