20 Problems Only People From Derby Will Understand

If England can be said to have a beating heart, that heart lies in Derby. One of the oldest towns in the country and the birthplace of nothing less than the Industrial Revolution, Derby has a rich and vibrant history which has carried through into the 21st century where it remains at the forefront of global engineering. Like most cities, Derby has its fair share of eccentric and colourful characters - few other cities can proudly claim to feature a man who walks everywhere backwards as he takes mysterious notes - not to mention being noted by outsiders for its free-spirited and incredibly friendly inhabitants. And, of course, beyond the city limits Derbyshire plays host to some of the most beautiful countryside England has to offer. Still, it's not all perfect in the heart of the country, and Derbeians are no doubt well aware of some of the problems living in the city. Derby might not rank up there with the worst there is to offer - there's no real gun crime to speak of here, for starters - but as residents will no doubt agree there are some problems that you can't help but notice. From constantly dealing with the supernatural through to a number of eyesores locals have to put up with seeing on a regular basis, here are 20 problems only people from Derby will understand.