Derby Today: Local News, Park Improvements, and Kentucky Derby Recap
As spring has arrived, exciting improvements have been taking place in Derby’s parks. The Government-funded project in Normanton Park includes tree planting, new paths, and new beds (Twitter).
In other local news, Derby City Council held its first whole-Council elections in more than two decades. The Labour party emerged as the largest party, winning 23 seats; however, they did not gain an overall majority (Derby Telegraph).
In the world of sports, Derbyshire’s County Championship match against Leicestershire faced delays due to rain, washing out most of the third day (BBC). Meanwhile, the city’s football team, Derby County, is gearing up for their final game of the 2022/23 Sky Bet League One season against Sheffield Wednesday (Derby County).
An unusual story has emerged from Derby’s Morrisons supermarket, where a customer ordered a “Henry” meal consisting of a jacket potato, beans, and salad, and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome (Derby Telegraph). In a more serious report, a Derby man has been dubbed an “utter fool” for crashing his mother’s car while uninsured and fleeing the scene (Derby Telegraph).
Kentucky Derby 2023 horses, futures, odds, date: Expert who’s nailed 10
Derby-Oaks Doubles discloses picks SportsLine’s Jody Demling has revealed his Kentucky Derby 2023 picks for
the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 6. (CBS Sports)
Firefighters have shed light on the meaning behind mysterious yellow signs in Derby’s streets, explaining their purpose and the significance of the numbers on them (Derby Telegraph).
The 149th Kentucky Derby took place recently, with Mage emerging as the winner. Despite the triumphant day, the event was dampened by the tragic deaths of two horses (USA Today).
