POLICE have confirmed a 10-year-old who was hit by a car in Derby will be okay, after they feared for his life.

The schoolboy was involved in a collision with a Toyota Avensis, in St Thomas road, at about 3.30pm today.

The Pear Tree Community Junior School pupil was knocked unconscious by the private car, leading officers to think he had suffered life-threatening injuries and he was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital.

But on assessment at the hospital, it was confirmed that he would okay.

A spokesman said: "His condition was initially thought to be life-threatening.

"He was unconscious when officers arrived at the scene.

"But the last assessment from the officer at the hospital said that he is going to be fine."

A DISUSED family centre could house asylum-seekers if a proposal by security firm G4S is approved.

The firm is looking into transforming three buildings in Derby into asylum-seeker hostels.

The company is in discussion with Derby City Council about whether it would be worthwhile buying the vacant family centre in Stepping Lane, an empty house in Pear Tree Street, Normanton and a house in Francis Street, Chaddesden.

It is yet to submit any planning applications and the council says the second two homes are "inappropriate" to house asylum seekers because they are domestic properties.

Councillor Paul Pegg said: "No planning application for a hostel on Stepping Lane has been received.

"Taking into account the needs of all our communities and those seeking asylum, no approval for the dispersal of asylum-seekers to this location has been given."

It is understood the former family centre, which has been closed for a number of years, could contain as many as 30 bedrooms, if G4S goes ahead with its plans.

However the company would not comment on the proposal.

The centre was targeted by thieves who stripped lead from the roof in May 2011 and currently has a "sold" sign outside it.

A council officer explained that the dispersal of asylum seekers is the responsibility of the Home Office. The standard procedure is for Home Office-contracted providers to contact local authorities to provide approval for the use of premises.

G4S consults with the council on the dispersal of asylum seekers to the city, under the terms of its Home Office contract.

The officer said in respect of the three locations quoted, Francis Street and Pear Tree Street are domestic properties and hostels would not be appropriate.

Barry Seward, 47, who lives in Stepping Lane, said: "Bringing more people into the area will bring the associated problems with it.

"I don't care one iota which country these people could come from and have every sympathy with whatever reason they may choose to flee from their own country.

"But housing them all together in one, let's be frank here, quite cramped building, isn't the best thing for them either.

"I don't agree with it."

Van driver Melissa Angrave, 27, of nearby Campion Street, said she too was against the idea.

She said: "I think we should sort out housing for the Brits before we start looking at places to home people coming here for asylum.

"My partner and I have had problems in the past with private landlords and we have been on the waiting list with the council for three years.

"Now it seems people can just come here from overseas and get given a place straight away."

The Telegraph understands that the council is asking local stakeholders for their thoughts or objections on turning the three properties into asylum hostels.

If G4S submit planning applications it is believed that the Stepping Lane site would have 30 bedrooms, the Francis Street house would have four bedrooms and the Pear Tree Street property would have three bedrooms.

It is not yet clear how many asylum seekers would be sleeping in each room.

Alex Dennis, 18, is in his first year at the University of Derby studying engineering and lives in a shared house in Handford Street, which overlooks the currently empty family centre.

He said: "I have no problem in principle with the building becoming an asylum-seekers hostel but I don't think people coming to the UK should be given benefits straight away."

And another Handford Street resident, who did not wish to be named, said: "I'm totally against this.

"You will a transient population coming and going, not knowing if they are going to be here for one night, one week or a month."

A Stepping Lane resident, who also did not wish to be identified, said: "We have enough problems with crime around here as it is, so another 30 or more people adding to that would be a problem.

"We have a bail house close by and the police are seemingly here most nights dealing with one person or other."

TODAY marks 24 years since Derby County legend Peter Taylor passed away.

Together with Brian Clough, the pair helped the Rams enjoy one of the greatest periods in the football club's history.

In six seasons, they took Derby from Division Two status to League champions in 1971-72 and European Cup semi-finalists in 1972-3.

Taylor died in Majorca, Spain on October 4, 1990, aged 62.

Here, Rams great Roy McFarland talks about his time at the Baseball Ground with Clough and Taylor, at the launch of the inaugural Clough Taylor People's Run at Donington Park last year.

Details of the 2015 People's Run - a half marathon round the Donington Park Circuit - are due to be announced shortly.

As ever, judge Louis Walsh will be offering his words of advice, while potentially comparing the acts to 'younger' versions of well-known pop stars.

Meanwhile, the slightly mellower (or is it just us) Simon Cowell will be giving his verdict on the acts, along with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, and one of Leeds' loudest exports, Mel B.

IT has now been just over a year since Steve McClaren returned to Derby County as head coach.

And, over the last 12 months, the Rams have scored 100 goals. Derby County fans have been letting us know their favourites and, not surprisingly, Johnny Russell's screamer against Nottingham Forest in the 5-0 demolition of the Reds was voted number one.

You can relive that moment here:

DERBY County endured a frustrating goalless first half against Millwall at the iPro Stadium.
The visitors left the field the happier of the two teams, with the match very much in the balance.
Referee Mark Haywood dished out six yellow cards in the opening period - three to each side.
Derby were quick out the blocks but Jamie Ward was off target with two efforts inside the first three minutes.
In the ninth minute, Lee Gregory's goalbound shot was blocked by Zak Whitbread after good work from left-back Matthew Briggs.
Millwall felt they should have had a penalty from the resulting corner when Cyrus Christie appeared to push Gregory but the appeals fell on deaf ears.
Aiden O'Brien was then released over the top by Richard Chaplow but Craig Forsyth got back well to ease him off the ball.
The Lions broke from a Derby corner in the 21st minute but Gregory fired straight at Lee Grant after being freed by Chaplow.
Jordon Ibe beat two men on the left and centred for Forsyth, who could not quite take the ball in his stride.
It was end-to-end at this point and Briggs shot narrowly wide through a crowd of players following a half-cleared Millwall corner.
Ward's 20-yard curler forced David Forde into a good save, diving to his left.
Forde was then at the centre of a controversial flashpoint after 29 minutes.
Ibe went down in the box under a challenge from the keeper but rather than award a penalty, the referee booked the Derby man for diving.
A melee ensued between several members of each side, which resulted in Chris Martin and Forde being booked.
There was another sight of goal for Gregory in the 35th minute but, again, his shot from 20 yards was straight at Grant.

CAPTAIN Sally Goodman scored the only goal as Belper Ladies beat Boots 1-0.

It was Goodman's second goal in as many games for Tom Sherratt's side.

AM I alone in beginning to think the city council strategy of prolonging a decision on what to do with the Assembly Rooms might be tied into recent news of the possible purchase of both the Duckworth Square and former Debenhams sites?

The combined footprint of these offers tremendous scope for a new city centre premier entertainment venue called for by so many.

Drew Walker

Carisbrooke Gardens

Littleover

THERE was more misery in the Vanarama Conference for Alfreton Town as they were beaten at Aldershot.

Goals from Sam Hatton and Jaydon Gibbs sealed a comfortable 2-0 win for the home side.

Caretaker manager Jon Froggatt scored from the penalty spot to give Belper Town the lead against Blyth Spartans. But they were beaten 4-3 by the visitors in the Evo-Stik Premier Division.

Matlock Town suffered another disappointing defeat as they were beaten 4-0 by Halesowen while Ilkeston celebrated a 2-1 win over Rushall Olympic at the New Manor Ground.

Rob Duffy and Kane Richards got the Robins' goals.

Wayne Thornhill made it four wins as interim manager at Gresley as they beat Newcastle Town in the Evo-Stik Division One (South). Former Derby County midfielder Robin van der laan was at the Moat Ground as goals from KIeran O'Connell and Luke Edwards made it 2-0 to the Moatmen against third-placed Newcastle.

Mickleover Sports came back from a goal down to beat Leek Town 5-1 at the Raygar Arena.

Kieran Wells scored a hat-trick for Heanor Town as they beat Holwell Sports 6-1 in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase.

Long Eaton United were 3-0 winners over Lincoln Moorlands in the Vase, while South Normanton Athletic were beaten 5-0 by Dunkirk.

DERBY County went into the international break with a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Millwall.
With Norwich City and Watford also drawing - and Nottingham Forest not in action on Saturday - a win would have taken the Rams top of the Championship table.
However, in the end, they probably did not do enough to earn all three points and Millwall deserved something from the game.
On the plus side, fourth-placed Derby are now unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions and have kept four clean sheets in a row.
They also remain unbeaten on their own patch since Millwall beat them in March.
Derby were quick out the blocks but Jamie Ward was off target with two efforts inside the first three minutes.
In the ninth minute, Lee Gregory's goalbound shot was blocked by Zak Whitbread after good work from left-back Matthew Briggs.
Millwall felt they should have had a penalty from the resulting corner when Cyrus Christie appeared to push Gregory but the appeals fell on deaf ears.
Aiden O'Brien was then released over the top by Richard Chaplow but Craig Forsyth got back well to ease him off the ball.
The Lions broke from a Derby corner in the 21st minute but Gregory fired straight at Lee Grant after being freed by Chaplow.
Jordon Ibe beat two men on the left and centred for Forsyth, who could not quite take the ball in his stride.
It was end-to-end at this point and Briggs shot narrowly wide through a crowd of players following a half-cleared Millwall corner.
Ward's 20-yard curler forced David Forde into a good save, diving to his left.
Forde was then at the centre of a controversial flashpoint after 29 minutes.
Ibe went down in the box under a challenge from the keeper but rather than award a penalty, the referee booked the Derby man for diving.
A melee ensued between several members of each side, which resulted in Chris Martin and Forde being booked.
There was another sight of goal for Gregory in the 35th minute but, again, his shot from 20 yards was straight at Grant.
Derby started the second half brightly, with Ward's low cross put behind by Alan Dunne, with Ibe ready to pounce.
Ibe then dragged a shot wide from 20 yards after cutting in from the left.
Jeff Hendrick, Leon Best and Johnny Russell were all introduced relatively early, with John Eustace, Ward and Ibe replaced.
Just before he went off, Ibe was picked out in the box by Will Hughes but delayed his shot too long, allowing defender to get back and clear the danger.
After 73 minutes, following good work by Craig Bryson and Martin, Russell's low cross from the left just evaded Best in the middle.
Millwall got plenty of men behind the ball but, on a rare foray forward, Scott McDonald saw a shot blocked before sending a 30-yard drive bouncing not too far wide in the 81st minute.
And in the second minute of added time, Derby needed a superb block from skipper Richard Keogh to keep out Martyn Woolford's shot.
At the other end, McDonald did likewise to charge down an effort from Russell - and there was to be no way through on this occasion.
DERBY COUNTY: Grant, Christie, Keogh, Whitbread, Forsyth, Eustace (Hendrick, 59), Hughes, Bryson, Ward (Best, 59), Ibe (Russell, 65), Martin. Other subs: Mitchell (gk), Shotton, Mascarell, Calero.
MILLWALL: Forde, Dunne, Webster, Williams, Briggs, Chaplow, Abdou (Upson, 82), McDonald, Woolford, O'Brien (Malone, 68), Gregory (Fuller, 75). Other subs: King (gk), Shittu, Beevers, Powell.
REFEREE: M Haywood (West Yorkshire).
ATTENDANCE: 27,749.

SEE what Derby Telegraph chief football writer Steve Nicholson had to say about Derby County's goalless draw against Millwall.
The Rams missed the chance to go top of the Championship as they were held at the iPro Stadium on Saturday.
However, Steve McClaren's men extended their unbeaten run to 10 games and kept a fourth successive clean sheet.

NORWICH City's 1-1 draw with Rotherham United at Carrow Road means Nottingham Forest have the chance to go into the international break in the Championship on top, should they beat Ipswich Town on Sunday (3pm).

Cameron Jerome missed a host of first-half chances before Rotherham took the lead against the run of play.

Former Derby County midfielder Paul Green scored a penalty after Matt Derbyshire was fouled by Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy.

Kyle Lafferty saw his second-half shot deflected against a post before his free-kick that hit the upright was turned in by Jerome to earn a point.

Despite dropping two points, Norwich stay top of the Championship after Watford drew 1-1 with Brighton.

Middlesbrough beat Fulham 2-0 to extend their unbeaten league run to six games.

Adam Reach broke the deadlock 45 seconds into the second half, stabbing in from close range.

Fulham were looking for a third consecutive win under caretaker manager Kit Symons but chances from Tim Hoogland and Lasse Vigen Christensen were not taken.

And Albert Adomah tucked home a second goal in the 82nd minute to make sure of a Boro victory.

Symons had improved the fortunes of struggling Fulham - the former Premier League side had taken just one point from their first seven games of the season under former boss Felix Magath.

But they were undone by an in-form Boro side, who climbed up to fifth in the table with their sixth win in 11 outings.

Charlton Athletic drew 1-1 with Birmingham City while Wolverhampton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic drew 2-2.

Managerless Bolton Wanderers remain bottom of the Championship after losing 2-1 to 10-man Bournemouth in their first game since the departure of Dougie Freedman.

Cherries striker Yann Kermorgant was sent off for a high boot on Mark Davies nine minutes before half-time.

Callum Wilson fired the visitors in front after the break but Jay Spearing levelled for Wanderers from 25 yards.

Bolton pressed for a winner but Wilson chested down Harry Arter's pass and slotted in to earn Bournemouth victory.

Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield drew 0-0 while, in the early kick-off, Leeds United got a late winner to take a point from a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

Elsewhere, Brentford beat Reading 3-1.

Tbh a well deserved point for the rams :) wish we could of put away our chances but onwards we go :) and now its 10 matches unbeaten #dcfc

— Lauren Hill (@LozzaDCFC) October 4, 2014

Poor from everyone today. Not helped by a limp referee. Still, a point gained from last season, another clean sheet. #dcfc

— Samuel Harrison (@DCFCMiguel13) October 4, 2014

When I said I was disappointed....I meant disappointed FOR them not disappointed IN them! I'm always proud of my Super Rams! #DCFC

— Nicola (@nicolat1807) October 4, 2014

Well after watching that 90 mins think I need a beer #dcfc

— Aaron taylor (@Derbyram1103) October 4, 2014

#dcfc#selfie with the man of the match xxx http://t.co/xAsxuymKma

— Sara Gration (@Sara_Gration) October 4, 2014

QUITE recently a Derbyshire MP was featured in a national newspaper. A political icon, a man on a mission, a mission to save his people, a man of 40 years in Parliament and never had so much as half a pint of ale in the Members' Bar, he represents the constituency of Bolsover, often called "The Beast of Bolsover".

Yes, it can only mean one person – Dennis Skinner MP. He never changes, always the same. He refuses to accept the 10% salary increase until constraints are lifted for everybody, a true man of the people and, at 82-years-old, he looks remarkably well. And there is one exceptional thing about him – he says what he thinks.

I bet there are many Tory MPs who wish they had the same resolve as Dennis. Can one really imagine any Conservative refusing the 10% salary increase? If only all MPs, including ministers, realised they are servants of the people and the taxpayer pays their salaries and expenses. It would be interesting to know how many MPs have claimed illegal expenses and said nothing. You won't find our Dennis doing that, he is as straight as a die.

I would like to wish Dennis Skinner MP all the best for the future. You are a great guy, the people of Bolsover know where they are with you, as you tell it how it is.

Harry Watson

Bradford