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House fire in Stenson caused by aerosol

October 30, 2012, 12:50 am
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Firefighters from Kingsway and Ascot drive attended a house fire in Buckford Lane at 8.35pm last night.

The blaze was caused by an aerosol being left too close to a heat source.

It was extinguished by 9.30pm. Meanwhile, fire crews from Ascot Drive were also called out to attend a fence on fire at about 1.30am this morning.

The five-metre-long fence in Hopetoun Street was extinguished by 1.55am.
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30% of people in our poll say they'll snub Derbyshire's police chief vote

October 30, 2012, 2:37 am
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ALMOST a third of people reacting to a Derby Telegraph poll said they will not be voting at Derbyshire's first Police and Crime Commissioner election.

Some 270 people – 30% of respondents – have so far clicked the "I will not be voting" option on our online poll – a higher figure than have supported any of the four candidates.

As of last night, Labour's Alan Charles was leading the candidates vote with 234 votes, or 26%.

Second was Tory Simon Spencer with 187 votes (21%), followed by independent Rod Hutton, with 108 votes (12%), and UKIPs David Gale, with 93 votes (10%).

The figures come after the Green Party criticised the controversial role, which will see one single elected person replace the existing police authority.

A party spokesman said: "The Green Party will not be participating in this sham and will be urging its supporters not to vote.

"We remain committed to proper accountability and control of the police but that can be achieved through directly elected police boards or by extending the influence of local councils.

"It will not be achieved by the imposition of police commissioner whom the public do not understand, want or can afford to pay for."

More than 700,000 people will be eligible to vote for the county's first commissioner when the public go to the polls on November 15.

Whoever takes up the £75,000-a-year role will set the force budget and be able to hire and fire the Chief Constable.

Mr Spencer said: "I think it is quite irresponsible to encourage people not to vote.

"Whether they like it or not, a commissioner will be in place by the middle of November and if people care about their police force delivering and having their views put across, then they should vote."

Mr Gale said: "Whatever anyone's opinion of the merits of having a commissioner, we live in a democracy that relies upon people taking part.

"Not taking part means that you give up on democratic rights that people have fought and died for."

Mr Hutton, the only independent candidate for the role, said: "I believe it is unfortunate that the Green Party are not encouraging their supporters to engage with what is now a very inevitable election process.

"Not engaging with this process denies their members a coordinated voice in what matters to them.

"They, however, are right to be concerned about the publicity of this campaign and this has resulted in a lot of apathy that all political parties and independents are suffering from."

Mr Charles said while he agreed with the Green Party's assessment of the process, he felt it was vital people voted.

He said: "I agree that the whole thing has been exceptionally poorly organised but the Government have pushed this though and it is going ahead.

"If people do not vote then the danger is they are going to end up with someone responsible for policing Derbyshire they do not want."

30% of people in our poll say they'll snub Derbyshire's police chief vote

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Householder scares off burglars by wielding poker

October 30, 2012, 4:42 am
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A POKER-WIELDING householder fought off three burglars at the front door of his Derbyshire home.

The victim was threatened by the offender as he tried to break into his South Normanton property yesterday.

At around 1.40pm three men tried to gain entry to the address, in Carter Lane East, by smashing French doors to the back of the house.

The homeowners were in at the time and called police.

One of the men threatened the homeowner who picked up a fire poker to prevent the men getting into the house.

The men then ran off in the direction of the East Midlands Designer Outlet.

The first man was white, around 6ft tall, of stocky build, wearing a dark coloured top, a black balaclava and gloves.

A second man was white, around 5ft 8in tall, of medium build and also wearing a balaclava and gloves. 

And the third man was white, around 20-years-old, with mousy hair, of medium build and wearing light coloured clothing.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Amber Valley CID on the police non-emergency number 101.

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Designer jewellery among haul in house burglary

October 30, 2012, 4:55 am
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DESIGNER jewellery and electrical equipment was among the haul stolen during a burglary in South Derbyshire.

A Cartier watch, Tiffany charm bracelet and a Louis Vuitton handbag were some of the items snatched after offenders smashed a patio door to gain entry to the house.

Two TVs, a Nintendo DS games console, a Playstation, laptop, iPad, earrings and a wedding ring were also taken in the raid, at a house in Warren Drive, Linton.

Police say the burglars struck between 9am and 3pm yesterday.

A force spokesman said: "We would urge any jewellers or pawn shops who have been offered designer jewellery in the past two days to get in contact.

"Similarly, anyone who may have been offered these items should get in contact."

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101.
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Blaze at oil testing firm

October 30, 2012, 5:37 am
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FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at an oil testing company in Derbyshire.

Crews from Belper, Duffield and Nottingham Road stations, as well as the aerial ladder platform from Kingsawy at at the site, in Nether Lane, Hazelwood.

They were called there at 12.08pm.
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Bogus cop steals purse from 85-year-old woman

October 30, 2012, 8:12 am
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AN 85-YEAR-OLD woman had her purse stolen from her handbag by a man pretending to be a police officer. The victim answered her door at around 6.40pm on Friday to the man who told her he was a member of the force. She let him in and then realised her purse was missing from her handbag shortly after he had left. The incident happened at the woman's home in Nottingham Road, Ilkeston. She told officers the man was white, around 5ft 6in tall, in his 30s and wearing a navy blue suit. Another distraction burglary occurred in Nottingham Road on October 18. A man took cash from the house and while fleeing left behind a calendar from a large holdall he was carrying. Police would like to speak to other residents in the area who have been visited by cold callers and are reminding people to be safety conscious if an unknown person knocks on their door. Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101.
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Crash causes gridlock on A38

October 30, 2012, 8:35 am
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A CRASH between a lorry and a car has caused long delays on the island of the A38 above junction 28.

Police were called at just after 1.20pm today after a Volvo lorry and a Vauxhall Corsa collidedon the Mansfield bound carriageway.

The woman driving the Corsa was shaken but unhurt.
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Three 44ft trailers stolen in South Derbyshire

October 30, 2012, 8:59 am
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THREE 44ft long trailers containing hundreds of tyres have been stolen in South Derbyshire.

The trailers, two brown in colour and one off-white, were stolen sometime between 8pm on Saturday and 1.40am on Sunday, from Woodyard Lane in Foston.

 

Police are hoping someone may have seen people taking the trailers, which are of "high value" and contained commercial tyres.

 

Officers have told businesses in Derbyshire and neighbouring counties about the theft in case the thieves try to cash the tyres in.

 

Anyone with information should call police on 101
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Merrill Way closed after two car smash

October 30, 2012, 10:00 am
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Merrill Way has been closed in both directions following a two car crash this afternoon.

Police officers were called to the incident at around 4.35pm.

The incident is not believed to be serious at the moment but may cause significant delays in the area.
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Reaseheath courses open the door to career opportunities

October 30, 2012, 1:26 pm
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REASEHEATH College in Nantwich, Cheshire, is one of the UK's leading specialist education centres and has a national reputation for delivering world-class courses and training.

Would-be students and parents can tour its facilities and learn more about what it offers – from diplomas to degrees – at an open day on Saturday.

Booking is advisable for the event, which starts at 10am.

Set amid 330 hectares of farms, parklands and woodland, Reaseheath (CW5 6DF) offers further and higher education courses, including sports studies, agriculture, business management, construction, engineering, equine studies and floristry and floral design.

An awards ceremony this year celebrated the success of 1,120 further education students who achieved industry-recognised qualifications – worth up to three A-levels – plus relevant, practical skills.

Students travel to Reaseheath from across the UK and from other countries to prepare for careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, animal or equine management, agricultural engineering, the motor vehicle sector, business, events management, food manufacture, floristry, horticulture, forestry, construction or leisure industries.

World-class facilities include a Food Innovation Centre catering for the booming food and drink manufacturing industry and an Animal Management Centre and zoo, recognised as the best in the country.

But Reaseheath is much more than a centre of learning.

Students say that the lifetime friends they make, the family atmosphere on campus and the support they receive from staff makes their experience special.

Courses have lots of practical content – and virtually everyone gets the chance to take part in a study tour in this country or abroad.

To register for the event or for further details call Reaseheath College on 01270 613242, e-mail joannas@reaseheath. ac.uk or visit www. reaseheath.ac.uk.

Reaseheath courses open the door to career opportunities

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Derby-born rugby star Jonathan Joseph's eyes on Twickenham showdown

October 31, 2012, 12:35 am
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RISING rugby union star Jonathan Joseph says it would be a "dream come true" to play his first competitive international at Twickenham.

The Derby-born centre is hoping to be part of the England team to face Fiji a week on Saturday – if he can shake off an injury in time.

The Fiji game is a curtain-raiser for showdowns against the three sides ranked above them in the world – Australia, South Africa and New Zealand.

Joseph injured his ankle playing for London Irish in Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash with Harlequins.

The former Derby RFC junior sat out training at the newly-opened St George's Park near Burton yesterday – but is upbeat about his prospects.

"I've just got to do what I can to get it right in time for next week," said the 21-year-old.

"As long as I'm right, there's no reason why it should hinder my performance.

"I'm working hard to get it right and I should be fine."

England head coach Stuart Lancaster added: "He will struggle to train until early next week, so we will see how it goes.

"It will be a tight turnaround for Fiji. We're optimistic but realistic as well."

Joseph's first appearance in a senior England shirt was at Twickenham in May against the Barbarians, scoring two tries, but that was not classed as a competitive fixture. He made his Test debut on the summer tour of South Africa and featured in all three games against the Springboks.

"For me personally, it would be a dream come true to play in front of the home crowd," said Joseph.

"I had a nice taster against the Barbarians but Test rugby is much different and not as open!"

Fitness permitting, Joseph – who has been compared to former England ace Jeremy Guscott – is keen to tie down a regular place in Lancaster's side.

"Everyone in the squad wants to cement their place in the side," he said.

"There is good competition and it's just who is in form at the right time and what the coaches want to go with.

"It is exciting times and I'm still young. I've got years ahead of me but it would be really good to start pushing for a run in the side now.

"There are a lot of good players at international level. You've just got to focus on yourself and improving your game.

"Then it's down to coaches the team they want to play and the back line they want to go with. I've just got to do the best I can."

Lancaster yesterday confirmed Chris Robshaw of Harlequins as captain for the Autumn internationals.

Meanwhile, nine players were last night released back to their clubs under the RFU's Elite Player Squad agreement with Premiership Rugby – Anthony Allen (Leicester Tigers), Mike Brown (Harlequins), Phil Dowson (Northampton), Ben Morgan (Gloucester), Dylan Hartley (Northampton), James Haskell (Wasps), Courtney Lawes (Northampton), Jordan Turner-Hall (Harlequins) and Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers).

Hartley and Lawes will receive further treatment for knee injuries at Northampton, while the others will be available to play in the Premiership this weekend.

Late call-ups Matt Mullan (Worcester) and George Robson (Harlequins) were due to train with the England squad today before returning to their clubs.

ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Billy Willis, from Derby, has been chosen to be an England mascot for the match against South Africa on November 24.

As well as running out with the team, Billy has also been invited to watch the squad train at their Pennyhill Park base in Surrey on Monday.

Derby-born rugby star Jonathan Joseph's eyes on Twickenham showdown

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Mum backs Save a Life campaign to find 500 more blood donors in Derbyshire

October 31, 2012, 12:36 am
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A MUM who suffered a miscarriage and heart attack says she and her five-year-old son would not be alive today without the kindness of blood donors.

Now Charlotte Gray is backing the Derby Telegraph's new Save a Life campaign to find 500 more donors in Derbyshire.

The 39-year-old needed two pints of blood when she lost her first child and another two after she underwent a double coronary bypass.

When her son, Samuel, was born with a heart defect in 2007, he also needed two blood transfusions after developing an infection and having open-heart surgery.

Charlotte, of Mickleover, said it was amazing that such a simple thing as giving blood could save so many lives.

That is why the Derby Telegraph is asking the people of Derbyshire to do their bit and save a life by giving blood.

Asking readers to learn first aid and sign up to the national organ donor register will also form part of our campaign.

Charlotte said: "Saying thank you just doesn't seem enough when it comes to blood donors – they don't get to see what happens to their blood but they know just what a massive difference it makes."

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PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE A PINT ABOUT 7,000 units of blood are needed every day to help save the lives of people across England and North Wales, according to NHS Blood and Transplant. The organisation said there would be plenty of opportunities for people in Derbyshire to give blood, with sessions throughout November and December. These include: the Post Mill Centre, in Alfreton – tomorrow from (1) 11am until 12.45pm, 2pm until 3:30pm and 4.30pm until 6.45pm. Moorways Sports Centre, in Derby – Monday, November 5, Monday, November 12, Tuesday, November 27 and Monday, December 3 from 10.30am until 12.45pm and 2pm until 4.30pm. The Spot, in Derby – Tuesday, November 13, from 1.45pm until 3.30pm and 4.30pm until 7.30pm. Also Sunday, December 9, from 10am until 12.30pm and 1.45pm until 3.30pm. Derby County Football Club's Pride Park Stadium – Wednesday, December 5, from 10.30am until 12.45pm and 2pm until 4pm. Most people can give blood. First-time donors are should be in good health, aged between 17 to 65 and weigh at least 50kg, or 7st 12lb. Male donors can give blood every 12 weeks and female donors every 16 weeks. To find out more about blood donation, call 0300 123 2323 or visit www.blood.co.uk.

Mum backs Save a Life campaign to find 500 more blood donors in Derbyshire

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Derby County's Lee Croft: Racism accusations the lowest point of my career

October 31, 2012, 12:36 am
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LEE Croft has described accusations of racial abuse made against him as the lowest point of his career.

The Derby County winger, who is on a season-long loan at Oldham Athletic, was cleared by South Yorkshire Police last week following claims he racially abused a ball boy during Oldham's 1-1 draw at Sheffield United.

Croft admitted it was wrong to swear at the ball boy but he was horrified to hear of the accusation levelled at him.

"It has been the lowest point of my career," said the 27-year-old.

"It is one of the worst things you can be accused of and it hasn't been nice for my family and friends.

"When I got called in by the police after the game and told I had been accused of racist abuse, I couldn't believe it.

"It took a while to sink in. It was a complete surprise because I didn't say anything.

"There was no accusation whatsoever from the ball boy of racist abuse and there was no evidence to support the claims of the Sheffield United fans.

"I always knew I hadn't done it.

"My family and friends know I would never say anything like that.

"I knew I was innocent but there is always that doubt that people get the wrong impression.

"I'm just glad it's over and I can put it all behind me."

Croft said he had suffered threats and abuse since the racism claims were made against him.

"I've had a few threats – people saying they hope I break my leg and they'd love to bump into me in the street and see if I'd say it to them," he added.

"People who don't know me think I'm a racist. I couldn't be anything further from that."

Derby County's Lee Croft: Racism accusations the lowest point of my career

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Homes evacuated after gas leak caused by fire

October 31, 2012, 2:11 am
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 A HOUSE was evacuated in the early hours after a fire caused a gas leak at a Derby home.

Firefighters from Kingsway and Nottingham Road were called to a semi-detached house in Windmill Hill Lane at just before 3.15am.

The fire had begun in an outbuilding at the property but had spread to the first floor of the home.

All people in the house managed to get out safely and crews began tackling the blaze.

It was discovered after the fire had been extinguished that the gas supply had been damaged by the flames and the gas board were called.

But while crews were still in attendance neighbours complained of being able to smell gas and the next door property was evacuated at around 4.20am.

Two hours later the supply was made safe and fire crews eventually left the scene at 6.30am.
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Arrest after attack victim suffers broken cheekbone in assault

October 31, 2012, 3:03 am
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A 29-YEAR-OLD attack victim suffered a broken cheekbone following an assault. The incident took place outside the White Lion pub, in Market Place, Ripley, at around 10.45pm on Sunday. Police say the victim was punched in the face following an earlier argument. He fell to the ground and suffered a broken cheekbone. A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault He has been released on bail pending further inquiries. Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the assault. Anyone with information is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101
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Hair products stolen during beauty salon break-in

October 31, 2012, 3:26 am
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CASH and hair products were taken during a burglary at a beauty salon in Derbyshire.

The offenders managed to smash a vent and squeeze in through the gap to gain entry to Nicola Claire Hair and Beauty Emporium, in Long Eaton.

Once inside they searched the premises and took money and products including hair straightners.

The break-in was discovered by staff when they went to open the Tamworth Road shop at 9am yesterday.

Police say the burglary happened sometime between noon on Saturday and 9am yesterday.

Anyone who may have any information is asked to call the police on 101 quoting incident number 129 of October 30.

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Couple detain suspected car thief

October 31, 2012, 8:32 am
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A COUPLE held on to a man they believed to have broken into a car until the police arrived.

The incident happened in Joseph Street, Normanton, at around 7.45pm last night.
 
Police said officers were called to reports that a man had been seen rifling through the boot of a car and he was being held by members of the public.

 

Officers arrived at the scene and arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, theft and going equipped.

He is in custody and is being questioned.

 

Anyone with information should call police on 101
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Strike week by cops leads to 11 arrests

October 31, 2012, 8:51 am
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A STRIKE week to target burglars and those handling stolen goods across Amber Valley and north Derbyshire led to 11 arrests and the recovery of stolen vehicles and cash.

Operation Blizzard was carried out across towns and villages including Belper, Ripley and Alfreton.

During the week of action two people were arrested following a warrant at a house in Byron Street, Alfreton on October 23 where suspected cannabis was seized by officers as well as cash, a suspected stolen car and two suspected stolen motorbikes.

A 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman were arrested and have been bailed pending further inquiries.

A 14-year-old boy was also arrested in connection with a burglary at a house in Milford Road, Duffield.

And a 27-year-old man was arrested on October 25 on suspicion of theft after a car was stolen from used car dealership in Alfreton.

They have all been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Detective Inspector Julian Wilson, who led the operation, said: "The strike week was part of a focused effort to disrupt criminals and bring people handling stolen goods to justice."

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Teen fined for riding motorbike at police officer in Ilkeston

October 31, 2012, 9:43 am
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A TEENAGER has appeared in court after he was caught riding an off-road bike in Ilkeston. Officers were called to the Abbotsfield Community Centre playing field in July. They caught the teenager driving at speed on the playing field where he also drove his bike directly at an officer and escaped on a footpath. Police caught and arrested the 17-year-old later in the day and seized his bike. He has now appeared at South Derbyshire Magistrates and was fined £50 for driving without due care, costs of £85 to the court and a £15 victim surcharge. His licence was endorsed with six points and his bike disposed of. PC Andy Kendal-Edwards from the Cotmanhay team said: "We have had a number of issues with off road bikes in this area. "It really helps our local officers if a description is given of these individuals and the bike they are riding, along with times and location. "We are better equipped to find the offenders and take positive action as has happened in this case."
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Shop staff threatened with knife during Co-op robbery in Derby

October 31, 2012, 10:01 am
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A MASKED raider threatened shop assistants with a knife during a robbery in Derby this afternoon.

Police say the man walked into the Co-operative store, in Stenson Road, shortly after 3pm and produced the weapon.

He got away with what detectives have said is "a small amount of tobacco" before fleeing.

No-one was injured and scenes of crime officers are currently at the incident.

Detective Inspector Graham Prince, from Derby West CID, said: "The man entered the shop and threatened staff with what appears to be a knife.,

"He had a black bandana pulled up to his eyes to disguise his identity.

"No-one was hurt and we would ask anyone who may have seen a man running from the scene at that time to get in contact."

Staff told police the man was wearing dark tracksuit bottoms with stripes down the side.

He had dark footwear, a dark long-sleeved top and the black bandana pulled up over his face up to his eyes.

Anyone with information should call the police on 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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