English city (that may be local?) (5)

I believe the answer is:

derby

(Other definitions for derby that I've seen before include "Hat, race and local match" , "Local contest" , "Flat race; hat" , "Classic horse-race" , "China" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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