Derbyshire

American

[dur-bee-sheer, -sher, dahr-bi-sheer, -sher] / ˈdɜr biˌʃɪər, -ʃər, ˈdɑr bɪˌʃɪər, -ʃər /

noun

a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).

Derbyshire British

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə, -ʃə /

noun

a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)

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Both parents spoke anonymously to BBC Newsnight presenter Victoria Derbyshire along with their daughter.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He has been released on bail and is due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on 15 June, Derbyshire Police said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

A notice published by Derbyshire County Council stated Snake Pass will be closed between Derbyshire Level in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from 15 June to 3 July.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The firm supplies south Staffordshire, Walsall, Dudley, north Warwickshire, north Worcester and south Derbyshire.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She scratched an insect bite on her arm, unrolled a sheaf of paper, and leaned against the wooden wagon of Mr. Percival Derby, owner of Derbyshire Farms.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

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