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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Derbyshire Police said both Doherty and Fitzhugh "have left the organisation" and a misconduct hearing would now take place.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

On Monday, Derbyshire Police said a man had been briefly detained outside Molly Malone's bar, before being released.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

In 2016, Ashley admitted to MPs that workers at his Derbyshire warehouse had been paid below the minimum wage and a policy of fining staff for being late was unacceptable.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

He reached it by launching a ball from Matthew Montgomery onto the roof of the Media Centre and, once Durham pulled out, Potts tore into Derbyshire for a second time.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

“Sold,” the auctioneer said loudly, “for sixty pounds to Mr. Percival Derby of Derbyshire Farms.”

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

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