Derby news for August 2011

Call to Action from Derbyshire’s New Enterprise Allowance Project
Date: 30 August 2011
Business Mentors are needed to help get new start-ups ready for business.
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New Government Fund to benefit Derby businesses
Date: 28 August 2011
The Business Growth Fund targets medium sized businesses around the country
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Derbyshire 10k race open to all
Date: 23 August 2011
The Wilne race is to be held on Sunday September 4
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Steve Coogan’s new TV sitcom filming in Derbyshire
Date: 20 August 2011
The Sky 1 comedy is being filmed in Matlock
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Derbyshire Youngsters given chance to design logo for Olympics
Date: 16 August 2011
The winning entry will be used at the district's sporting events
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Van Damme to shoot film in Derby and locals Invited as Extras
Date: 15 August 2011
UP to 200 extras are being sought to star in the film alongside him.
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Riot disturbances to have a lasting impact on Business, said DNCC
Date: 12 August 2011
Disturbances seen in Nottingham and some parts of Derby have a lasting effect
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60% Rise in Derby Council’s Pothole Compensation Payments
Date: 12 August 2011
More than £4,500 was paid for damage to vehicles caused by potholes
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61% rise in thefts on East Midlands farms
Date: 09 August 2011
Insurer NFU Mutual says thefts from East Midlands farms have increased by 61%.
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Derby’s Primary School Result Among the Worst in the Country
Date: 05 August 2011
Latest SATS scores show the city in the bottom 10 of the national league tables
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Driving Instructor Directory for Derbyshire
Date: 02 August 2011
The free directory launched by the DSA is available on Directgov
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