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Vandals strike just days before Draycott welcomes 'in Bloom' judges

June 29, 2014, 11:17 pm
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PLANT thieves have struck in Draycott ahead of it being judged in the Village in Bloom category in a regional flower display contest.

Organisers of the village's entry in East Midlands in Bloom said they "were very disappointed" on Friday when they discovered plants and trees had been taken.

One of them, Paul White, 58, said 10 petunias and geraniums were taken from a display in a trailer, in Market Street, and two bay trees stolen from the front of Victoria Mill, in the same road.

Judging for East Midlands in Bloom will take place on July 15, and the displays will now need to be replanted.

Mr White said the plants were paid for by fund-raising events held in the village.

He said of the trailer: "You can see where someone has, come along and just tried to pull them up but then given up and used what seems to have been a small spade. They obviously came prepared."

Mr White added: "Residents have spent many hours improving the village for all to enjoy and we are very disappointed to learn that people would steal and damage the plants and trees, especially as the village is up for judging soon."

Mr White said people in the village who wanted to take part in the competition entry could get plants provided for them.

The team of more than 40 volunteers behind Draycott's competition bid is aged from eight to 80 and has been working on it since January.

Kaye Thurgood, chairman of the Draycott in Bloom committee, previously said of the entry: "It's our first time so we are not expecting a gold, but it would be good to receive some kind of recognition for everything we have done.

"I've never seen so many people come together like this before. Draycott really is a wonderful place to live."

Other parts of the display include old boots transformed into planters for lobelia and geraniums, and hanging baskets.

The East Midlands in Bloom competition is one of 18 organised across the country by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Vandals strike just days before Draycott welcomes 'in Bloom' judges

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Chaddesden brothers launched attack after attending grandfather's funeral

June 29, 2014, 11:26 pm
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TWO drunk brothers viciously attacked a man by punching, kicking and stamping on him after attending their grandfather's funeral.

Peter and Thomas Kipling, of Chaddesden, had gone on a drinking binge and ended up in the city centre, Derby Crown Court was told.

At the end of the night, they followed a man into an alleyway and savagely attacked him in front of his girlfriend.

Judge Ebrahim Mooncey jailed Peter Kipling for a year and gave brother, Thomas, a suspended sentence.

Judge Mooncey described it as "a ferocious attack" and added that the victim's injuries had been significant.

He said: "He received some scarring and an injury to his ear cartilage – he still has muffled hearing. For a good few months he was scared to even leave home and has now decided to move from the area with his family."

He added: "Had it not been for the actions of Peter, Thomas would not have got involved in this at all."

The court heard that the brothers had been close to their grandfather. They ended up in a pub, where there was a confrontation between Bombardier worker Peter and the victim.

After they all left the pub, Peter, 24, tried to attack the victim outside but dad-of-two Thomas did the "sensible thing" and tried to stop the violence, said the judge.

The two parties went their separate ways but their paths crossed again. Judge Mooncey said: "There is CCTV evidence ... both of you see the victim and follow him into the alleyway and it would seem, Peter, you're the first one to go into the alleyway."

Judge Mooncey said: "The victim's partner tried to pull you off but she did not have much luck until you decided to stop. There is reason to think, Thomas, that you were not involved in actual kicking but you accept you were part of a joint enterprise and you punched."

The brothers, both of Copes Way, Chaddesden, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm on May 22 last year.

Thomas, 26, was given a 12-month jail term suspended for 18 months and told to pay £2,000 in compensation and £800 prosecution costs. He was also ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work.

The court heard the attackers were both sorry.

Chaddesden brothers launched attack after attending grandfather's funeral

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A50 eastbound in Findern closed due to 'serious incident'

June 30, 2014, 12:08 am
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The A50 is closed between the A38 and the A6, near Derby, following a serious incident. A Derbyshire police spokesman said the incident, involving a lorry and a van, happened at 2.30am on the A50. Firefighters were also called to the scene to release one casualty from the van. The eastbound carriageway, between junction 4, at Toyota Island in Findern, and junction 2, in Aston-on-Trent, is currently closed. The Highways Agency said traffic is currently being diverted off the A50 onto the A38 following the 'black square' diversion route, then taking the A52 though Derby to the M1. Traffic can take M1 south to rejoin A50 at J24A. There are currently delays of 30 minutes due to congestion, which is backed up to juntion 5, A516, in Etwall. The Highways Agency has said the road is expected to re-open from 9am.

A50 eastbound in Findern closed due to 'serious incident'

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A50 in Findern reopens after 'serious' crash involving lorry and van

June 30, 2014, 12:09 am
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THE A50 eastbound in Findern has reopened following a 'serious' crash involving a van and a lorry. A Derbyshire police spokesman said the incident, involving a lorry and a van, happened at about 2.30am on the A50. Firefighters were also called to the scene to release one casualty from the van. The eastbound carriageway, between junction 4, at Toyota Island in Findern, and junction 2, in Aston-on-Trent, was closed. The Highways Agency is warning motorists to allow extra time for their journeys. There are reports of delays of around 30 minutes.

A50 in Findern reopens after 'serious' crash involving lorry and van

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Bob Osler: Tributes paid following the death of Derby Homes chairman

July 1, 2014, 6:36 am
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DERBY Homes has paid tribute to its chairman, who has died suddenly at the age of 65. Bob Osler joined the board of the organisation – which manages homes on behalf of Derby City Council – in 2002 as an independent member and became chairman in 2009. He died suddenly following a suspected heart attack while out cycling on Sunday. His death comes almost two years after Phil Davies, chief executive of Derby Homes, died following a cancer diagnosis the month before. Leading the tributes was Maria Murphy, director of Derby Homes, who said: "Bob was more than a figurehead for Derby Homes – he was an inspiring person who engaged with tenants and employees and genuinely wanted to understand their issues. "Bob will be missed by us all but his vision and passion for improving the lives of people in this city will not be lost." Before joining Derby Homes, Mr Osler worked for firm Marks and Spencer and Coats Viyella, before starting his own international management consultancy and textile procurement businesses. Mrs Murphy said, when Mr Osler became Derby Homes chairman, he said: "It's an exciting time for social housing and I'm very passionate about Derby Homes. "I'm keen we continue to do as much as we can to improve the lives of our tenants and their families – not just in the short term but over the next 10 or 20 years." Mrs Murphy said: "That statement was typical of Bob and he remained committed to improving lives and providing opportunities. He championed the continuation of the family intervention project – to help some of the most chaotic families in the city. "And, more recently, he provided the support and visionary leadership to enable us to set up the Derby Homes Apprenticeship Scheme which, by the end of this year, will be employing 40 young people." Councillor Martin Rawson, deputy leader of the council, said: "It is with great regret I share the sad news of the passing of Bob and I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. "We were lucky enough to welcome Bob to the board in 2002, where he played an active role in helping them to grow and secure social housing in Derby. "He cared greatly about providing affordable housing for tenants in need of social housing and made it his mission to ensure their needs were catered for. "His passion for his work was an inspiration and he will be greatly missed by all who met him. I am sure his legacy will live on in the work of Derby Homes as they continue to secure the best future for their tenants." Did you know Mr Osler? Pay tribute to him in our comments box, below, or by e-mailing cvjones@derbytelegraph.co.uk. Alternatively, send us a message on Twitter (@DerbyTelegraph).

Bob Osler: Tributes paid following the death of Derby Homes chairman

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Slater and Durston 50s for Derbyshire against Indians

July 1, 2014, 7:58 am
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HALF-centuries from Ben Slater and Wes Durston helped Derbyshire get off to a satisfactory start to their three-day match against the Indians at the 3aaa County Ground. Slater was out for 54 shortly after reaching his half-century but Durston was 53 not out at tea in a score of 186-4. Following the early loss of Paul Borrington, Slater and Chesney Hughes put on 70 before Hughes, named as captain because Wayne Madsen was missing the match with a back problem, was out, bowled by left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the final over before lunch. He made 23 and that left Derbyshire 79-2 at lunch. The Indians, as they did in their last warm-up match at Leicester, signalled the intention to use all 18 members of their squad in the match and they took a first wicket in the sixth over as Borrington pushed at a ball from Pankaj Singh and was caught at second slip by Ajinkya Rahane for nought at 9-1. Slater, with an opening berth in the Championship side to be won following the retirement of Stephen Moore, moved to his 50 with a cover-driven four off Ishant Sharma but, in the following over, was caught behind off Jadeja for 54. Alex Hughes was bowled by Ishwar Pandey for one at 115-4 but Durston was quickly into his stride and brought up his 50 off 56 balls with seven fours and a six. Billy Godleman was with him on 27 not out at tea.

Slater and Durston 50s for Derbyshire against Indians

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THEATRE REVIEW: April In Paris by John Godber at Derby Theatre

July 1, 2014, 8:01 am
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Funny, touching, affectionate and insightful, April in Paris looks set to be another success from the fast-growing Derby Theatre stable. John Godber's work is always a popular choice with Derby audiences, who relate to his well observed characters and down to earth humour. As John Godber would say 'They get it'. April in Paris was originally written in 1992 but, with the playwright's updated script, inspired casting, and the noticeable growth of increasingly insular attitudes in todays Britain, this drama feels as timely now as it ever was. In this beautifully staged and directed play, Joe McGann and Shobna Gulati hit all the right notes as a northern couple, Al and Bet, whose 20 year marriage has gone stale. The two actors share the Derby stage for over two hours, in which time they create a (perfectly) plausible portrait of a middle-aged couple. They may be highly frustrated with each other, but they still hold on through tenuous links of affection, formed over time. Struggling to adapt to an empty nest and a shortage of money brought on by redundancy, their lives have become mundane and claustrophobic. As they separately strive to find some inspiration and meaning, their ongoing banter - though highly amusing for the audience and delivered with perfectly-timed gestures and loaded-one liners - teeters dangerously close to dislike. Desperate to reach out in to the world Bet is accompanied by a very reluctant Al on a trip to Paris. The trip enables the couple to renew their energy for life and for each other. Though travel is challenging it also expands the mind April in Paris is an invitation to embrace the wider world and realise it can feed and nourish, offering new perspectives and creativity, rather than something to be feared or avoided. John Godber gently leads the audience to this understanding through Bet and Al relationship. "We are just a tiny speck of dust when you realise what else is out there," says Al. The playwright's genius for capturing British people and all their foibles and strengths with huge affection is in full evidence here and Joe and Shobna do full justice to his direction. The inventive and evocative set was also to be enjoyed. The stark monochrome home of the first act, gave way to a colourful Paris in the second act, encompassing strong emotional and embodied responses at different points in the play; a notion of claustrophobia, a very real sense of sea sickness and finally in Paris that special, magical, childlike feeling, that anything is possible which visiting new places can create. April In Paris continues in Derby until July 12 before going out on a national tour. Tickets are priced £10.50-£25. Call 01332 593939 or visit www.derbytheatre.co.uk

THEATRE REVIEW: April In Paris by John Godber at Derby Theatre

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Officer pops the question at Lancers' parade through Derby

July 1, 2014, 8:14 am
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Lance Corporal Wayne Hutchinson proposed to his stunned girlfriend at a welcome home parade through Derby. The officer, from Derby, was one of 180 from the 9th/12th Royal Lancers who paraded through the city centre today following their final tour of Afghanistan. A packed Market Place saw him get down on one knee in front of Katy Blood, 24, and popping the question before slipping a ring on her finger when she said yes. L Cpl Hutchinson, 24, had asked Katy's parents' permission and was glad the big moment had finally arrived. He said: "I am relieved that she said yes! "I talked about it while I was away and thankfully her parents said I could do it."

Officer pops the question at Lancers' parade through Derby

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Driver who helped out at Derby roadside birth is reunited with new mum

July 1, 2014, 8:20 am
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A MUM who gave birth at the side of the A38 has thanked the Derby Telegraph for finding the motorist who stopped to help.

Monika Zawierucha, 24, said she was desperate to find the woman who went to her aid when she gave birth opposite the McDonald's restaurant at Derby's Markeaton Island.

We revealed the drama on our website and appealed for the driver to come forward.

Within a few hours, Kate Goodall, 23, of Findern, contacted our newsroom and revealed she was the mystery woman Monika and husband Jerzy were so keen to find.

Kate then made contact with Monika, who invited her round to her Mackworth home, where they recalled the birth drama on May 5.

Monika, who moved to Derby from Poland 18 months ago, said she was thrilled Kate came forward.

She said: "Kate came round and it was lovely. We chatted about the birth and it was good to finally be able to say thank you to her.

"It was nice. She brought her boy along and he got on really well with my five-year-old boy, Konrad.

"I'm glad she got in touch. I was really surprised at how quickly she came forward.

"It was literally within two or three hours after the story went on the Derby Telegraph website."

Monika was being rushed to hospital by Jerzy after she went into labour with their second child at home.

But by the time they reached Markeaton Island, the baby's head had already started to appear.

The shocked couple decided there was no time to get to the Royal Derby Hospital so Jerzy pulled over on the A38, opposite the McDonald's restaurant, and delivered the child himself.

However, this was not before he flagged down Kate – who stopped and helped by calling 999 and relaying instructions from the emergency control room.

Despite the trauma, daughter Hanna was born healthy and weighing 8lb 4oz. Recalling the birth, Kate – herself a mum-of-one – said: "When I saw Monika in the car, I thought she had passed out.

"I went over to the car and could see that instead she was giving birth. I couldn't believe it.

"I rang for an ambulance and the operator was asking lots of questions like how old she was and how many weeks into the pregnancy she was.

"I didn't really do much. It was Monika who obviously had to do most of the work!

"I would imagine it was quite scary giving birth on the side of the road. She did really well."

Driver who helped out at Derby roadside birth is reunited with new mum

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Durston leads Derbyshire CCC to a good first day against India

July 1, 2014, 10:34 am
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AN aggressive 95 for Wes Durston plus half-centuries from Ben Slater, Billy Godleman and Harvey Hosein made it a good day for Derbyshire to start their three-day match against the Indians at the 3aaa County Ground. After winning the toss, Derbyshire made 326-5 against an attack of international quality, with Godleman 67 not out and Hosein, making his senior debut at the age of 17, 53 not out. The Indians, as they did in their last warm-up match at Leicester, deprived the game of first-class status by using all 18 members of their squad in the match and they took a first wicket in the sixth over as Borrington pushed at a ball from Pankaj Singh and was caught at second slip by Ajinkya Rahane for nought at 9-1. Slater and Chesney Hughes put on 70 before Hughes, named as captain because Wayne Madsen was missing the match with a back problem, was bowled by left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja in the final over before lunch. He made 23 and that left Derbyshire 79-2. Slater, with an opening berth in the Championship side to be won following the retirement of Stephen Moore, moved to his 50 with a cover-driven four off Ishant Sharma but, in the following over, was caught behind off Jadeja for 54. Alex Hughes was bowled by Ishwar Pandey for one at 115-4 but Durston was quickly into his stride and brought up his 50 off 56 balls with seven fours and a six. But five runs short of a century, Durston got a leading edge to a ball from Stuart Binny and gave an easy return catch. His 95 came off 90 balls with 14 fours and two sixes. The score was then 239-5 but Godleman and 17-year-old Hosein added an unbroken 87 for the sixth wicket. Godleman reached his 50 off 120 balls with six fours and was content to build his innings steadily as Hosein drove sweetly for eight fours in his 88-ball half-century.

Durston leads Derbyshire CCC to a good first day against India

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Pujara and Dhoni lift Indians in match against Derbyshire CCC

July 2, 2014, 7:49 am
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CHETESHWAR Pujara and MS Dhoni provided the sparkle for the Indians in the afternoon on day two of their match against Derbyshire at the 3aaa County Ground. Pujara, who tormented England in their last tour to the sub-Continent, made an impressive 81 before retiring out and India captain Dhoni added 46 in a partnership of 119 for the fourth wicket. Earlier, both Indian openers fell cheaply after Derbyshire declared on their overnight total of 326-5. Murali Vijay was lbw to Mark Turner for six at 18-1 and Shikhar Dhawan followed in the next over, very well caught low to his left by wicketkeeper Harvey Hosein off Ben Cotton, having also made six. That made it 18-2. Cotton was into an especially impressive spell from the city end. Though the slow wicket gave him no great help, he bowled with great discipline to take 1-6 in his eight overs. Greg Cork almost made a memorable contribution with his sixth ball after replacing Cotton as Virat Kholi edged but the chance fell just short of Chesney Hughes at first slip. Kholi was on 22 at the time but, in the second over after lunch, he tried to pull his bat away from a Cotton ball and deflected it on to his stumps to depart for 36. Dhoni followed when he danced down the wicket to David Wainwright and was bowled, with Pujara retiring two balls later to make it 200-5. At tea, Ravi Jadeja was 14 and Stuart Binny three in a score of 217-5.

Pujara and Dhoni lift Indians in match against Derbyshire CCC

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Burton Albion: Damien McCrory signs new two-year deal

July 2, 2014, 8:55 am
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DAMIEN McCrory has become the final member of last season's Burton Albion squad to sign a new contract. The popular defender, 24, put pen to paper on a two-year deal today, joining Lee Bell, Robbie Weir, Dean Lyness, Ian Sharps and Phil Edwards in agreeing fresh terms. McCrory, who missed the end of the season with a knee injury, said on Twitter: "Delighted to have signed new deal today. "Bring on next season, expecting another big season."

Burton Albion: Damien McCrory signs new two-year deal

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Gift famous Joseph Wright house to city of Derby, urge heritage experts

July 2, 2014, 9:10 am
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THE derelict former home of world-renowned painter Joseph Wright should be gifted to the city before it falls into further disrepair, heritage experts have urged.

But the owner of 28 Queen Street, in the city centre, says he has his own plans to develop the site.

The building, built in about 1670, has been home to squatters, has boarded-up windows on the ground floor and a yard in chaos.

But Derby Civic Society says it deserves to be listed and brought back to its former grandeur, having been home not only to Wright but a host of the city's historic figures.

Chairman Alan Grimadell said the owner, Joseph DeWinter, who bought it in 2001, should gift the building to the city of Derby, leaving it in the hands of either the council or the city's Museums Trust.

Mr Grimadell said: "It is at present a cultural disaster and embarrassment to Derby.

"With the Museums Trust promoting the work of Joseph Wright to the highest level, the house that he lived and died in is falling into total disrepair.

"I believe it should be a satellite office for the Derby Tourism Office to promote the work of Wright of Derby.

"In my opinion, the house should be gifted to the residents of the city of Derby.

"The Derby Civic Society has presented the house with a Blue Plaque to both Whitehurst and Wright who at different times owned the house.

"I believe it is time for the city council and the owner to get together and talk."

Mr Grimadell said the society itself does not have the cash to invest in the building but that putting it in the hands of a group like the trust would open the door for grants.

He said: "Once gifted, organisations like the trust, council, civic society, tourist information, [tourism campaigner] Richard Felix and other interested parties could get their heads together and decide what to do next.

"Grants are out there – for example, from the Heritage Lottery. If it were to be gifted now I could see it refurbished in two years."

A spokesman for London-based Mr DeWinter said the owner "has got intentions to develop the site and is actively exploring one or two options during the course of this year".

He added: "For the past several years the market has not been conducive to development but, with things improving, there's definitely an appetite to get something moving."

Squatters have lived in the property in the past but it is not known whether there any there now.

When the Derby Telegraph knocked on the door of the building, there was no answer and local businesses said they believed there was nobody there permanently.

In 1688, the building was inherited by the country's first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed, who occasionally stayed there.

Famed clockmaker, scientist and prominent Lunar Society member John Whitehurst acquired the building in 1764 and lived there permanently.

In 1793, Joseph Wright, the city's most famous painter, moved in. He died there in 1797, having spent his final months there with his two daughters.

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, knew Wright and Whitehurst and visited the property three times.

It was then the headquarters of Smith and Sons clockmakers from 1865 until 1999.

Richard Felix, who runs the city's ghost walks and has been campaigning to improve Derby as a tourist destination, previously called for the building to be turned into a museum about time. He said he still wanted this and agreed that the current state of the building was "disgusting".

Local historian Maxwell Craven said the large panelled room in the building was of particular historic interest as it was there that people like Franklin, physician Erasmus Darwin and potter Josiah Wedgwood were entertained.

Nobody at the city council was available to comment. chris.mallett@derbytelegraph.co.uk

Gift famous Joseph Wright house to city of Derby, urge heritage experts

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Indian pair Dhoni and Pujara turn on class against Derbyshire CCC

July 2, 2014, 10:14 am
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CHETESHWAR Pujara and MS Dhoni provided the sparkle for the Indians in the afternoon on day two of their match against Derbyshire at the 3aaa County Ground. Pujara, who tormented England in their last tour to the sub-Continent, made an impressive 81 before retiring out and India captain Dhoni added 46 in a partnership of 119 for the fourth wicket. Earlier, both Indian openers fell cheaply after Derbyshire declared on their overnight total of 326-5. Murali Vijay was lbw to Mark Turner for six at 18-1 and Shikhar Dhawan followed in the next over, very well caught low to his left by wicketkeeper Harvey Hosein off Ben Cotton, having also made six. That made it 18-2. Cotton was into an especially impressive spell from the city end. Though the slow wicket gave him no great help, he bowled with great discipline to take 1-6 in his eight overs. Greg Cork almost made a memorable contribution with his sixth ball after replacing Cotton as Virat Kohli edged but the chance fell just short of Chesney Hughes at first slip. Kohli was on 22 at the time but, in the second over after lunch, he tried to pull his bat away from a Cotton ball and deflected it on to his stumps to depart for 36. Dhoni followed when he danced down the wicket to David Wainwright and was bowled, with Pujara retiring two balls later to make it 200-5. Ravi Jadeja moved on to 46 before he fell to a diving catch at short extra cover by Turner off Wainwright but Stuart Binny (81 not out) and Ajinkya Rahane (13 not out) added 53 for the seventh wicket before the Indians declared on 341-6.

Indian pair Dhoni and Pujara turn on class against Derbyshire CCC

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Burglars break into Breadsall Hilltop Junior School and steal copper piping

July 2, 2014, 10:20 am
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Burglars broke into a school and stole power tools and copper piping from classrooms that were being renovated. The offenders forced open a door at Breadsall Hilltop Junior School, in St Andrews View, Derby, between 6pm yesterday and 8.30am today. They took a disc cutter, a Hilti electric breaker and copper piping. Police investigating the offence want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity or people hanging around the school site. Witnesses or anyone with information should call Derbyshire police on 101, quoting crime reference 27372/14. You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Burglars break into Breadsall Hilltop Junior School and steal copper piping

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Expensive bike stolen from Etwall home

July 2, 2014, 12:00 pm
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Police are appealing for help to find an expensive cycle that was stolen during a burglary at Etwall during the weekend. Between 2pm on Saturday June 28 and 8.30am the next day someone broke into the garage of a house on Chestnut Grove and stole the occupant's Cube Agree GTC red, black and white sports cycle. The bike has been customised with black tape on the handlebars and fitting a Fizik Arione saddle. The carbon pedals have shoe grips fitted. Anyone who knows anything about the theft or has seen the bike should contact DC Tony Patrice on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Expensive bike stolen from Etwall home

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Derby Caribbean Carnival 'will go from strength to strength' after £452,000 grant

July 2, 2014, 3:30 pm
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ORGANISERS of Derby's Caribbean Carnival say they are thrilled the organisation has received a rise of £75,000 in funding – securing its future for the next three years. East Midlands Caribbean Carnival Arts Network (EMCCAN) has been awarded a total of £452,17 5 from Arts Council England for 2015-18. It comes as part of an announcement which revealed 12 organisations in Derby and Derbyshire had been successful in receiving a total of £8.9 million. Among those were Quad, Derby Theatre and music and Derby-based regional dance house Déda. Chairman of EMCCAN George Mighty said: "It has been an exciting few years and we are very pleased with the news of continued funding from Arts Council England." Organisations had to draw up a plan of how the money would be spent. The Arts Council received more than 100 applications – of which 87 arts organisations and four museum trusts were successful. EMCCAN, a body which organises carnivals in Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Northampton, secured £150,725 per year for the next three years through Arts Council England's National Portfolio programme – an increase of around £25,000 per year. Based in Derby, the organisation funds artistic activity in the four carnivals, delivers a regional Queen Show and supports carnival arts development, children and young people's activities and touring. Mr Mighty added: "On limited resources and facing funding challenges from many directions, the four Caribbean carnivals in Northampton, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby continue to go from strength to strength. "We have built a strong partnership to support high-quality artistic experience across the region, with support of more than 400 volunteers who make carnival happen, by offering 19,000 hours of their time." Derby Caribbean Carnival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20. Peter Knott, area director for Arts Council England, praised EMCCAN for its "great reputation for creating high-quality carnivals and touring activities for audiences of all ages". Among other successful organisations were music and development agency Baby People, Derby orchestra Viva Sinfonia as well as Derby and Nottingham Museums. Derby City Council said it welcomed the funding for the city organisations. Councillor Alison Martin, cabinet member for leisure and culture, said: "I am delighted Arts Council England has recognised the success of the arts organisations in Derby. They enrich the lives of people in the city."

Derby Caribbean Carnival 'will go from strength to strength' after £452,000 grant

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VIDEO: Normanton fly-tipping: Waste regularly dumped under 'no fly-tipping' sign

July 3, 2014, 12:09 pm
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FLY-TIPPERS have piled waste up beneath a "no fly-tipping sign" in a Normanton street – and it has been going on for years. Pictures and a video of the most recent dumping of waste in Fairfax Road have been taken by the Normanton Empowerment Team (NET), which is campaigning to cut fly-tipping in the area. They show a pile of cardboard, food waste, black bags, a wooden gate and furniture. Above the rubbish is a sign saying: "No fly-tipping. Offenders will be prosecuted." The images of fly-tipping in the area are among dozens sent by the public to the Derby Telegraph in recent days. These included trash in the undergrowth outside Derby Family Medical Centre, in Hastings Street, and an electrical appliance and holdall dumped in Crewe Street. The no fly-tipping sign is on a block of flats which is boarded up on the ground floor. People living nearby said they believed it was unoccupied but, when the Derby Telegraph visited, there was a light on. Mary Martin, 48, of Fairfax Road, said the sign had been up for at least seven years. She said: "We get all sorts of stuff there. Mattresses, bin bags, the lot. "Sometimes the council clean it up quickly and sometimes they don't." On this occasion, Dawn Gee, from NET, said she had e-mailed the city council's Streetpride service about it on Wednesday night. When the Derby Telegraph visited the street at 5.30pm today, it was still there. The authority said that people who spot fly-tipped waste should report the case, either by calling Derby 642020 or filling in a form on its website. Councillor Asaf Afzal, the council's cabinet member for neighbourhoods and Streetpride, said: "We are aware of the issues of fly-tipping in and around Normanton and are working with the community, ward members and officers to improve the situation. "Current law makes it difficult for prosecutions to be made, requiring proof where it's not always possible. "This should be strengthened to allow councils to take swift and decisive action but, until then, we will continue to work with the community to improve the situation with the resources we have available."

VIDEO: Normanton fly-tipping: Waste regularly dumped under 'no fly-tipping' sign

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Elderly woman dies after collision in Derby car park

July 3, 2014, 12:27 pm
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AN elderly woman has died after she was involved in a collision with a reversing car in a Derby car park. Police say the woman was initially thought to have only suffered minor injuries during the incident but died two days later. The collision took place in the car park of Tesco Express, in Stenson Road, on Saturday at 5.35pm. A spokesman for Derbyshire police said: "A silver Vauxhall Astra was reversing out of a parking space when it was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. "The Derby woman was initially thought to have suffered minor injuries but died two days later. "The driver of the Astra has been spoken to by officers but no arrests have been made and we are investigating the circumstances behind the collision." Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle or pedestrian prior to the collision to contact the Derbyshire police collision investigation unit on 101. They should quote the incident number 581 of June 28 and asked for the investigating officer, PC Chris Ronayne.

Elderly woman dies after collision in Derby car park

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Historic Derby buildings to be used for first time in 55 years

July 3, 2014, 1:00 pm
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TWO of Derby's most historic buildings will be brought back into use for the first time since 1959 after councillors gave "important" plans for them the go-ahead last night. West Mill and Long Mill, in Darley Abbey - both Grade I-listed former cotton spinning mills - have been empty for 55 years but will now be converted. The former will become a wedding venue, with ceremonies held on the top of four floors, banqueting on the next down, and then a recepetion floor, with an art gallery on the bottom level. This will tell the story of Darley Abbey Mills through old photographs. It will be open as a wedding venue, which will also host conferences, from May 1 next year, creating 33 jobs. All five storeys of Long Mill will become office space, which will be available from this autumn and provide space for 150 employees. The proposals were unanimously given the go-ahead by Derby City Council's planning committee tonight - but the plans have not been without controversy. The authority received 26 objections to the change of use of the buildings, with people concerned about traffic, parking and noise. Stephen Robinson, of Folly Road, near the mills, told the meeting objectors had carried out their own review which showed "a 137% increase in traffic [in Haslams Lane] if one of these events happen". He said: "In one hour last Sunday, 298 adults and children, prams, cyclists, joggers and walkers walked across where the one-way system would be. And you want to throw all those cars at them?" He added that the council report did not take into account noise made outside the venue like "beeping horns" and shouting after late-night drinking. He was told this would be controlled through the authority's licensing powers. Mick Nordemann, of Haslams Lane, told the meeting he objected because the application involved cars parking behind his and two other properties. He said: "The proposed parking would look directly into the rear of three houses' bedrooms. The privacy and enjoyment of those homes would disappear." But planning committee chairman, councillor Sara Bolton, said she believed the scheme was "long overdue" and was an "important scheme in our World Heritage Site". Councillor Robin Wood said: "We should grab this chance for listed buildings to have a sensible use. "Without having to have permission from us, someone could come in and use the buildings for industrial use." Andrew Rose, Patterns Properties director, said his company would be aiming to achieve a "net reduction" in traffic in Haslams Lane by increasing the time that there is a toll on Darley Abbey bridge. He said this would see the payment system running on weekends as well as weekdays. Mr Rose said: "We want to respect the privacy of our neighbours and we respect their objections."

Historic Derby buildings to be used for first time in 55 years

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