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• Two charged as part of national organised crime and cannabis operation

  Two people have been charged as Derbyshire officers took part in a national week of enforcement to disrupt organised crime groups and cannabis grows.

• Chamber describes US tariffs as 'damaging for business'

  A spokesperson for the East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction after Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports would be implemented globally ‘with no exception.’

• Borough Council calls for road closure applications for VE Day parties

  Four days of national celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day will see street parties held across Erewash – with the borough council urging residents to start planning NOW for the May festivities.

• 63% of people in East Midlands support intestacy law reform, poll shows - now change could finally be coming

  A poll has revealed that 63% of people in the East Midlands believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer legal protections for unmarried couples without a Will - now public support for change could soon translate into action.

• Borough and county library opening hours are changing – check your local branch times

  Opening hours at Derbyshire libraries across the borough and county are changing from the end of this month and customers are being encouraged to check the new times before visiting their local branch.