Comedian Sarah Millican "gutted" as Derby shows are cancelled

March 15, 2014, 10:49 am

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COMEDIAN Sarah Millican says she is "gutted" after being forced to cancel her three shows planned for the Derby Assembly Rooms this week. Millican, who fronts her own television show on the BBC, took to social networking site Twitter to tell fans that the shows were cancelled. Millican Tweeted: "Gutted to say that my 3 shows @derbylive this week will not be going ahead due to the fire. Sorry." It is hoped that Millican's show, along with last night's ballroom spectacular featuring Strictly Come Dancing Star Anton du Beke, will be rearranged for later this year.

Gutted to say that my 3 shows @derbylive this week will not be going ahead due to the fire. They will be rescheduled. More info soon. Sorry.

— Sarah Millican (@SarahMillican75) March 15, 2014

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VIDEO: Chief football writer Steve Nicholson on Derby County's draw with Reading

March 15, 2014, 10:58 am

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SEE what Derby Telegraph chief football writer Steve Nicholson had to say about Derby County's draw against Reading. Both sides had chances to win it but, in the end, Saturday's Championship clash at the Madejski Stadium ended goalless. The Rams remain third in the table but only on goal difference from QPR, who have a game in hand, and they are 10 points adrift of second-placed Burnley.

Alfreton Town deducted three points

March 15, 2014, 10:59 am

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ALFRETON Town won't appeal the decision to deduct them three points for fielding an ineligible player against Kidderminster in December - a match they won 3-1. At a recent personal hearing requested by Alfreton , they were found guilty of a breach of Rule 6.9 for fielding an ineligible player, ie unregistered player, at Kidderminster on Saturday, December 14 2013. The club has not appealed the Football Conference's decision so the League Table has been adjusted with immediate effect.

Derby County and Reading play out eventful goalless draw

March 15, 2014, 2:11 pm

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DERBY County failed to score for a fourth game running but collected a hard-earned point from a goalless draw at Championship promotion rivals Reading. Both teams created chances to win the match but, in the end, had to settle for a share of the spoils. Reading were quick out of the blocks and forced Derby into some last-ditch defending, with Richard Keogh bravely heading Royston Drenthe's dangerous free kick behind in the third minute. After weathering the early storm, the Rams soon settled and looked a threat. Jamie Ward's low cross from the right beat keeper Alex McCarthy but Chris Gunter cleared before Chris Martin could get there. Then Ward pounced on a loose pass from Gunter before firing wide from 25 yards. The visitors had a penalty appeal turned down when Martin's cross seemed to strike the arm of Danny Guthrie. And Jordan Obita made a vital block from Ward after neat build-up play involving Simon Dawkins. A swift Reading break in the 19th minute provided Drenthe with a great chance to opening the scoring but he blasted a shot into the side-netting. At the other end, Martin sent a free header wide from Ward's cross. Derby kept pressing and Andre Wisdom fired over after his initial shot had been charged down. Then Craig Bryson's deflected 25-yarder was saved by McCarthy, down to his left. Will Hughes, recalled to the side after an ankle injury, lasted only half an hour before limping off and having to be replaced by Jeff Hendrick. Moments later, Reading striker Hal Robson-Kanu followed suit and was replaced by Adam Le Fondre. Five minutes before the break, Derby might have taken the lead. Ward's quickly-taken corner from the right found Craig Forsyth on the edge of the six-yard box but the full-back, with his weaker right foot, blazed over.

 

Home skipper Jobi McAnuff forced Lee Grant into a smart save from 18 yards early in the second half. In the 55th minute, Wisdom got in on the right and his centre was flicked goalwards by Hendrick, only to be blocked, and Dawkins' follow-up effort suffered a similar fate. Garath McCleary shot across the face of goal for Reading, while Patrick Bamford, on for Dawkins, curled a right-foot effort inches wide of the far post from the left. After 65 minutes, the Royals should have broken the deadlock - but Le Fondre somehow scooped McCleary's cross over the bar from three yards out, with the goal at his mercy. Seven minutes later, Derby had another chance to break their duck. Ward's defence-splitting pass sent Bamford racing clear but his shot was blocked by the body of McCarthy and the ball bounce narrowly wide. Reading went close again six minutes from time when Hope Akpan snuck in unmarked at the back post but headed McCleary's cross wide from six yards. Two minutes later, substitute Nick Blackman volleyed narrowly over from another McCleary centre. Derby were hanging on but might have scored when Hendrick's 87th-minute corner was played across goal by John Eustace but Bamford could not find the target from close range. Two minutes from time, Le Fondre nipped in front of Grant to find the net from McCleary's centre but he handled the ball and was booked for his troubles. Eustace also went into the referee's book late on, which means he will be banned for the next two games, having accumulated 10 bookings for the season. READING: McCarthy, Gunter, Gorkss, Pearce, Obita, Akpan, Guthrie, McCleary, McAnuff, Drenthe (Blackman, 79), Robson-Kanu (Le Fondre, 31). Other subs: Federici (gk), Kelly, Hector, J Taylor, Pogrebnyak. DERBY COUNTY: Grant, Wisdom, Keogh, Buxton, Forsyth, Eustace, Hughes (Hendrick, 30), Bryson, Dawkins (Bamford, 63), Ward (Russell, 90+2), Martin. Other subs: Legzdins (gk), Whitbread, Thorne, Sammon. REFEREE: M Jones (Cheshire). ATTENDANCE: 19,514 (1,623).

Goal was only thing missing from 'great' Derby County display at Reading, says boss Steve McClaren

March 15, 2014, 2:31 pm

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STEVE McClaren hailed a "great" performance from his Derby County side after the Rams held Championship promotion rivals Reading to a goalless draw at the Madejski Stadium. McClaren's men are now without a win in four matches - and have failed to score a goal during that time. But the Derby boss was pleased with his team's overall display against the Royals. "We had the opportunity to score the first goal, which was going to be all-important," said McClaren. "But we failed to do that. We controlled the game and the performance was great from the players. "If we hadn't been scoring all season, I'd be more concerned. But we have been. "We're making chances but sometimes in a season, you go through a barren patch. We've just got to keep playing as we're doing. "Another day, we'd have got all three points. We're attacking well - it's just the end product at present. "But if we keep going, it will come. We're just missing that icing on the cake."

In Flanders fields the graves of the fallen are lovingly tended

March 16, 2014, 8:44 am

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THE Commonwealth War Graves Commission keeps and tends cemeteries across the world containing the remains of Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) killed in battle.

One of the largest of these is Tyne Cot Cemetery, near Ypres in Belgium, where large plaques adorn walls containing the names of soldiers from various regiments involved in the very bloody battles which took place nearby.

Among them is Private John Clifford Taylor, of the 9th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, who died on August 19, 1917, aged 26. On a trip to Tyne Cot last year, courtesy of P&O Ferries, it was possible to obtain a photograph of his grave (above).

Private Taylor was the son of Tom and Grace Taylor, of Dig Street, Ashbourne, and he is the only Ashbourne man to have a recognised grave in the Belgian cemetery.

He enlisted in 1915 and after training was sent to Gallipoli, before going to Egypt, Italy and then France. He was killed in action while serving in the trenches near Steenbeke.

In a book They Are Not Lost, They Are Here, about war graves, written by Trilby Shaw in 2011, he notes that prior to war service John Taylor worked at Howell and Marsden grocers in St John Street and was one of four brothers who served in the war.

His younger brother, Reginald, was also killed, on September 9, 1918, aged 21 and is buried at Westoutre.

His other brothers, Wilfred and Ernest, survived their war service and returned to live in Ashbourne afterwards.

Other soldiers, whose identities are not known, have graves bearing the words "A Soldier of the Great War" – at a time when it was not known there would be a second world war. Elsewhere, at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, about eight miles from Ypres, lie the graves of soldiers who died after being wounded in battle.

These are probably the most poignant memorials of all, where soldiers found themselves at the hospital wounded with a hope of recovery, but, all too often, died from related conditions such as blood poisoning or gangrene, brought about because of medical ignorance at the time.

Among the Sherwood Foresters in the hospital cemetery are G Ashmore, 29, of Linton; WE Benbow, 20, Hartshorne; M Booth, 27, Wirksworth; D Cook, 20, Long Eaton; and WH Day, Belper.

Mobile speed camera locations for Derby and Derbyshire for week commencing March 17

March 16, 2014, 10:50 am

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HEADING out on a journey in Derbyshire this week? Mobile speed cameras will be in force along the following routes from Monday, March 17 to Sunday, March 23: A616 Clowne Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield B600 Nottingham Road, Alfreton B6051 Newbold Road, Chesterfield B6039 Chesterfield Road, Holmewood Birkin Lane, Temple Normanton Blagreaves Lane, Derby Wilmore Road, Sinfin, Derby A5111 Raynesway to Alvaston Fields Farm Road, Long Eaton B6179 Butterley Hill, Ripley A610 Sawmills

Harry's South Pole Heroes

March 16, 2014, 11:21 am

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Four wounded British soldiers will tonight be seen on ITV1 racing to the South Pole – with Prince Harry. The popular royal agreed to take part in the programme – Harry's South Pole Heroes – to raise money for charity. Tonight's documentary details the Antarctic adventure, which saw teams from the UK and other nations trek more than 200 miles in biting winds and temperatures as low as -45C. Ahead of the trek, Harry revealed his concerns to the Radio Times. "I'm terrified for myself, to be honest – hugely daunted," he said. "I don't want to let the side down through fitness or injuries or anything like that. "There's a lot of pressure on everybody involved, so I've just got to get it right... Viewers can catch the programme tonight at 8pm on ITV1.

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Derby County's Will Hughes is Football League Young Player of the Year as Rams scoop three prizes at awards night

March 16, 2014, 3:09 pm

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DERBY County's Will Hughes and Mason Bennett were among the winners as the Rams won three prizes at the annual Football League awards tonight. Midfielder Hughes (18) was named the Football League Young Player of the Year, beating Leicester City defender Liam Moore and Alex Pritchard, the midfielder on loan at Swindon Town from Tottenham Hotspur, to the honour. Past winners of the award have included Gareth Bale and Wilfried Zaha. Rams chief executive Sam Rush accepted the award on Hughes' behalf but the midfielder later tweeted: "Shame I couldn't be there tonight but delighted to have won young player of the year! Big thanks to everyone." Rush added: "There is a huge amount of competition in the Football League and a third of all players are eligible for this award so for him (Hughes) to come out on top at 18 is an amazing achievement for him. "He is a very grounded young man, considering the achievements he has had and the amount of exposure he has had. He is intelligent as well and I think that is why he has made such quick progress." Rams striker Bennett (17) was named Championship Apprentice of the Year. Bennett, currently on a month's loan at League One leaders Chesterfield, beat Jake Charles (Huddersfield Town) and Bryn Morris (Middlesbrough) to the title. "It's a great achievement for me personally and for my family," said Bennett. "I'd like to thank the academy and the manager for giving me the opportunity. "It's been very hard because I haven't had much time to concentrate on my LFE work but there's a great education officer at Derby who has helped me get through it." The Rams, who were up for four awards on the night, also won the Best Digital Content & Audience Growth prize ahead of Bournemouth, Coventry City, Oxford United and Queens Park Rangers. But they missed out on the Community Club of the Year award, which was won by Brentford. Doncaster Rovers, Morecambe and Portsmouth were also nominated as well as the Rams.

I'm sick and tired of people complaining about dogs!

March 16, 2014, 4:15 pm

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ARE we not sick and tired of people complaining about dogs? The problem is not on the end of the lead but on the handle of the lead – irresponsible dog owners jeopardising the freedom of our beloved pets.

Yes, they do mean as much to us as our children. Think – children go out to play, grow up, leave home, but where is your dog? Constantly by your side.

It asks only love, gives 100% dedication, always a happy greeting. How many people do that?

People have vile habits – spit on pavements, drop litter, break glass on the streets, vandalise people's property, steal people's hard-earned goods, fight and kill – not to survive, but for fun. can't think of any breed of dog that does that – can you?

I feel deep sympathy for anyone who has not shared the love and companionship a dog brings.

They create happiness in old people's homes; they give freedom to blind and disabled people; they help the armed forces and police; and they bring added safety to the airports.

They earn the right to run freely through the parks and fields.

Maybe we should put leads on some children to keep them under control – parents too.

So to these selfish humans who think they are the superior – we don't own this planet, we share it, and what better animal to share it with than a dog?

Sheila Carter

Heanor

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March 17, 2014, 1:28 pm

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TWO bikes were stolen from a shed in Ripley . Robbers smashed the padlock off a shed, in Bolsover Close, between 5pm on Saturday and 7.55am on Sunday. They stole a grey Giant Terrago mountain bike and a Ribble racer bike. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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March 17, 2014, 2:15 pm

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AFTER a weekend of warm weather and sunshine, it is set to get cooler this week, with some showers.

Temperatures rose to up to 15C this weekend.

But Met Office forecaster Emma Sharples said there is the chance of showers on higher ground tomorrow as a weak band of rain moves east.

It will be breezy, with temperatures between 11C and 12C.

MORE: See the full weather forecast here.

Andrew Mills absconds from Sudbury prison

March 17, 2014, 2:38 pm

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A 28-YEAR-OLD man has absconded from Sudbury open prison. Andrew Mills was convicted of theft in April 2013 at Northampton Crown Court and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. He absconded from HMP Sudbury yesterday. Mills is white, 5ft 6ft ins tall, stocky build with short brown hair, blue eyes and has a London accent. His last known address was in London. Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked not to approach him but to immediately contact their local police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.

Three months off work to mourn brother 'is a bit extravagant'

March 17, 2014, 3:15 pm

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READING the article "Thai death family suffer new blow as brother loses his job" (Derby Telegraph, March 5), about Matt Pearson losing his job while mourning his brother, Nick, I thought it shouldn't have come as a surprise, as he was working in a foreign country which have different laws to ours.

I know this might sound cruel, but surely three months off work mourning is a bit extravagant. Whether you are at work or not, you don't stop mourning. When my first wife died, I was left with a six-year-old son. My parents looked after him when I went back to work, after three weeks off. I couldn't afford to be off longer, but this didn't stop me thinking of my wife night and day. Later on, I was fortunate to marry a wonderful person who helped me bring up my son, but you don't forget. Only time will ease the pain of your loss, whether you work or not.

Peter Broughton

Taddington Road

Chaddesden

Yorkshire terrier found in 10ft manhole in Derby city centre

March 17, 2014, 4:00 pm

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A YORKSHIRE terrier was found cowering and shivering down a manhole in Derby city centre.

Animal rescue workers have named the pup Peanut and believe she was thrown down the 10ft deep hole on Addison Road.

She was found on March 12 after passers-by heard her cries.

Peanut was rescued by firefighters and she is now being looked after by the RSPCA on Abbey Street, which is searching for her owners.

RSPCA inspector Christopher Shaw was called to the scene and found Peanut cowering and shivering at the bottom of the hole, surrounded by piles of litter.

He said: "It is amazing that people even heard her.

"The manhole is on the former Rolls-Royce factory site and it is surrounded by high fences and by barbed wire.

"Firefighters were there within minutes and did a fantastic job. When she came out of the hole she was shaking uncontrollably and crying.

"I should imagine she was very scared being down that dark, dingy hole which was full of rubbish.

"We are not sure how long she had been stuck down there as she did smell a little bit."

Peanut does not have a microchip so it is impossible to know her background.

The RSPCA is now trying to find out exactly how the pooch ended up down the hole and whether any act of animal cruelty had taken place.

Malcolm Hall, manager of the centre, said: "It does seem quite likely that she was thrown down the hole.

"We are asking anybody with any information to let us know so that we can inform the police .

"When she came in to us she was in quite a state and was clearly very frightened.

"She had an injury to her back leg but she's ok now and we are now in the process of finding her a new home."

Anybody who would like to adopt Peanut, or who has any information about how she got stuck down the hole, can contact the RSPCA by visiting the Derby branch on Abbey Street, or by calling 01332 344620.

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March 17, 2014, 4:15 pm

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QUAD in Derby is to host its annual charity auction this week, to raise funds for its mission to make art and film accessible to all. Auctioneer Graham Penny will be presenting the lots up for grabs this year at the event on Thursday in the Market Place venue. The array of items under the hammer includes a film script signed by Derby actor and Quad patron Jack O'Connell of his upcoming film Starred Up; a signed photographic print of The Walking Dead star David Morrissey; and two still-life prints by photographer John Blakemore. Sporting lots include a cricket bat signed by Derbyshire's 2013 team and a set of autographs from the Manchester United 1968 team, including those of George Best and Bobby Charlton. Other items include tea for two on the terrace at Houses of Parliament and a day behind the scenes at Sudbury Hall and the Museum of Childhood. Tickets to the event cost £25 per person. This price includes a champagne reception, followed by a three-course-meal and prize raffle. The event is being organised by Nino Simone, chairman of professional networking group Network Derby and Rachel Hudson, owner of property software specialist Magni-Eye Ltd. They said: "The Quad charity annual auction is a fun occasion for businesses and customers alike. "Most importantly, all proceeds raised allow Quad to continue its invaluable work within the city and community, working with hard-to-reach communities through engagement with the arts." Last year's auction was a huge success and the money helped to support Q-Club, a scheme that enables children on the autism spectrum to engage in arts and film activities throughout the year at Quad. This year, Quad is hoping to raise money to continue this support, and also to provide funds for Shine A Light, a film-making scheme aimed at over-60s in Derby. Quad is also working on a youth forum, which allows teenagers to make work and influence Quad's programme. Adam Buss, director of audience engagement at Quad, said: "We believe here at Quad that the arts are a fundamental part of making the lives better for people in society, and that is what we aim to do. "To do this, we generate money from a wide range of sources, including commercial activities such as the Café Bar and revenue funding from Arts Council England and Derby City Council. "However, we are still reliant on fund-raising activities to ensure that our full programme is delivered. "Money from our annual charity events, including the auction and Quad's golf day, support our community and participatory projects." For more information on the auction or any of the events at Quad, visit www.derbyquad.co.uk.

Derbyshire website pioneer Chris Frampton to supply 'soundtrack' for Formula E racing

March 18, 2014, 10:40 am

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A DERBYSHIRE man who pioneered the concept of broadcasting concerts over the internet is to help deliver the off-track entertainment for a new racing series involving all-electric cars.

Organisers of the FIA Formula E Championship have appointed CDC Entertainment as its official FELive concert promoter, which will attract top music acts to perform live at all 10 race events.

CDC was founded by a team of industry professionals, including Chris Frampton, who lives near Ashbourne .

Mr Frampton originally founded a company called MediaWave, which was one of the first companies to start broadcasting music concerts on the web in the 1990s.

It started at Rosehill Business Centre before moving into offices on Pride Park, shortly after Microsoft invested in the business.

Mr Frampton has since moved on from MediaWave and his work with CDC sees him produce concerts for international acts such as Beyonce, Robbie Williams and Adele.

Now, his company will be providing the "soundtrack" to all Formula E events.

Formula E is a new race series involving all-electric, single-seater racing cars.

A total of 10 teams, each with two drivers, will be taking part in the championship, which starts in Beijing in September.

The races will be held in 10 city centres across the world, including London, Miami and Buenos Aires.

But as well as the action on the track, there will be entertainment off it in the form of top DJs and a live set from a headline act.

Mr Frampton said: "We're delighted to be part of the FIA Formula E Championship and are looking forward to putting on 10 electrifying FELive concerts in city-centres around the world.

"Music and sport are a natural fit and we will bring together vibrant electric dance music, the best DJs with worldwide A-list artists.

"The Formula E calendar features some of the world's leading cities, meaning fans are going to be able to enjoy live music at some truly amazing locations, from beaches to stadiums.

"FELive will be announcing further details over the coming weeks and months so fans can not only look forward to great racing but great music too."

Earlier this year, Donington Park was announced as the base for the 10 teams competing in Formula E and the admin and logistics headquarters for the championship organisers.

Those buildings are currently being constructed and the teams are due to start moving in at the end of next month.

But the likes of Robbie Williams and Beyonce will not be performing at Donington as the circuit will not be hosting a race.

Instead, it will be used for the testing of Formula E cars.

Formula E chief executive Alejandro Agag said: "We hope this will further increase the appeal of Formula E, far beyond racing fans, so that there is something for everyone to enjoy."

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March 18, 2014, 12:30 pm

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A CONSTRUCTION worker escaped unharmed after a small crane he was operating toppled over. The incident happened on the banks of the River Derwent close to Exeter Street in Derby city centre. Eye-witness Troy Middleton said the crane toppled over whilst picking up a heavy object. He said the worker operating the vehicle managed to climb out and was not hurt. The incident happened at about 6pm.

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March 18, 2014, 12:56 pm

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THE first set of rescheduled and fully cancelled shows at Derby's Assembly Rooms, which was hit by fire last week, has been confirmed. The following shows have been rescheduled:• Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March: Sarah Millican (rescheduled to Monday 26, Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 May)• Friday 21 March: An Evening of Burlesque (rescheduled to Saturday 13 September)• Saturday 22 March: Paul Carrack (rescheduled to Friday 18 July) • Saturday 3 May: Jane McDonald (rescheduled to Sun 12 Oct)• Sunday 4 May: Championship Boxing (rescheduled to Sun 1 Jun)• Sunday 11 May: Evolution - StarSteppers (rescheduled to Sun 29 Jun) A Derby Live spokesman said all customers who are unable to make the new date will be offered a full refund. Meanwhile, the following shows have been fully cancelled and customers will be given a full refund:• Friday 14 March: Steve Tilston Trio (fully cancelled)• Monday 17 March: the Tea Dance (fully cancelled) • Fri 21 March: Julian Joseph Trio (fully cancelled)• Saturday 22 March: Interrobang (fully cancelled)• Sunday 23 March: Derbyshire Music Education Hub's Celebration Concert (fully cancelled)• Monday 24 March: Tea Dance (fully cancelled)• Monday 31 March: Tea Dance (fully cancelled)• Monday 7 April: Tea Dance (fully cancelled)• Monday 28 April: Tea Dance (fully cancelled)• Saturday 10 May: Interrobang (fully cancelled) The spokesman said all other scheduled Derby LIVE events in the Guildhall Theatre, on the Market Place and other outdoor spaces, will go ahead as planned. He added: "Further updates will follow as soon as possible."

We didn't need pensions as an incentive, says ex-Derby councillor

March 18, 2014, 3:00 pm

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UNTIL I read that councillors are to have their pensions scrapped "Scrapping our pension is a blow to democracy" (March 14), I did not know they enjoyed such a perk.

At the risk of being accused of sour grapes, when I served on the old Derby Borough Council in the 70s, I did not get thousands of pounds in allowances and very little in expenses. I think I got my bus fare to meetings paid.

And "serve" is the operative word here.

Councillor Sarah Russell bemoans the fact that tax-payer-funded pensions are to be scrapped from April 1, saying it is unfair and would put people off standing for election.

Rubbish! There was never any shortage of public-spirited citizens wanting to stand for the council before allowances and pensions were introduced. Most of them – on all sides of the political spectrum – sought to do it in a sense of community spirit and public service.

Unfortunately, we now have well-paid representatives making a career of council work instead of getting a proper job. And is our local authority more efficiently run by councillors with highfalutin titles and "cabinet" positions?

In a word..!

John Orgill

Littleover