Championship news: Norwich City sign striker from Bournemouth

June 5, 2014, 2:48 am

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NORWICH City have signed striker Lewis Grabban from Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee. Grabban has signed a three-year deal with the Canaries, with the option of a further 12 months on top of that. The 26-year-old made 93 appearances for Bournemouth, scoring 35 goals. He was the Cherries' top scorer in 2013-14, netting 22 times as Eddie Howe's side finished 10th in the Championship. Grabban becomes Norwich's first signing since being relegated from the Premier League. "It's good to start a new chapter, get going again with Norwich and hopefully get promotion," said Grabban. "I've played here before and the atmosphere's been great, the fans are great. "It's exciting to be a part of the club now and, hopefully, do well for them." Norwich boss Neil Adams said: "I am delighted that Lewis has put pen to paper to become my first signing. "He will provide pace, intelligent movement and a high work ethic to the front line, and of course he showed in the Championship last season that he is capable of scoring a variety of different goals. "Lewis possesses precisely the type of attitude, application and quality that I expect from my players, and I am really looking forward to integrating him into the squad."

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Motorists treated in hospital following collision in Draycott

June 5, 2014, 2:52 am

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TWO motorists were taken to hospital to be treated following a collision in Draycott. A 28-year-old Oakwood woman and a 21-year-old man fro Draycott were involved in the accident, which saw their Volkswagen Gold and Seat Altea collide. It happened at 2.35pm yesterday in Derby Road, Draycott, and the road was shut for around an hour while the vehicles were recovered. A police spokesman said: "Both motorists were taken by ambulance to the Royal Derby Hospital as a precaution. "They suffered minor injuries."

Football League appoint Rugby World Cup organising chief new independent board member

June 5, 2014, 3:34 am

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THE Football League has appointed Debbie Jevans - the former London 2012 Olympic executive who is now head of the 2015 Rugby World Cup organising committee - as a new independent board member. A former tennis professional, Jevans was London 2012's director of sport and is the chief executive of England Rugby 2015. She said: "This is an exciting opportunity to join the board of the Football League, and make a contribution to the governance and direction of football - a sport I have followed, as a fan, for many years." She joins chairman Greg Clarke and Richard Bowker as independent directors but she is not the league's first female board member - former Tranmere director Lorraine Rogers was on the board for many years. Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey has also been appointed as a full member of the board.

Sean Frayne: Derbyshire's Chief Fire Officer, pleads not guilty to rape

June 5, 2014, 3:38 am

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Derbyshire's Chief Fire Officer, Sean Frayne, has pleaded not guilty to raping a woman seven years ago. Frayne, 47, formerly of Etwall but now of Spinneyfield, Huddersfield, entered his not guilty plea at Derby Crown Court today. It is alleged that he raped a woman in Etwall between November 30, 2006, and January 1, 2007. His trial is due to start on November 10. It is expected to last for three days. Frayne, who was dressed in a grey suit, a grey shirt and a dark-coloured tie spoke only to confirm his name and to deny the charge. He was bailed on condition that he does not contact the complainant, or another named person.

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June 5, 2014, 4:43 am

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UNIVERSITY students have volunteered to save lives in Derby – by volunteering as community first responders for East Midlands Ambulance Service. Twenty-three students have been going out on 999 calls to help the service with the most serious emergencies. Community first responders are people who can be contacted by EMAS and asked to attend medical emergencies in their area. An ambulance is always dispatched as well but the students can provide basic first aid before paramedics arrive. It is hoped the first responders scheme, officially launched this week, will help save lives. The scheme has been set up by science students at the University of Nottingham to provide support in both Derby and Nottingham. Watch a video about the scheme below: Mick Barnett-Connolly, EMAS head of community response, said: "This is one of the first city schemes EMAS has ever launched, so it's a fantastic and exciting initiative. "All volunteers on the scheme will be given full training by EMAS, learning how to assess an emergency situation and provide early defibrillation and resuscitation."

Cartoon HD - what's going on?

June 5, 2014, 5:02 am

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Are you among thousands of people who have been trying to watch shows and movies using free cartoon and movie streaming App, Cartoon HD? Users fear that the entertainment app could be coming to an end after the application today appeared to be unavailable. The site that the app is downloaded from, GappCenter, also appears to be down. Suggestions have been made that users can change the date on their device to two days ago in order to get it to work but this has now always resolved the problem. *LET US KNOW: Use the comments box below to share your experience.

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Cartoon HD closing down has ruined my day already

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Four-month-old puppy trapped in car rescued by police

June 5, 2014, 5:24 am

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A FOUR-MONTH-OLD German Shepherd puppy was rescued after it was found in a parked car with the windows closed. Police were called and after reporting it to the RSPCA officers decided to smash one of the windows on the car and rescue the dog. PC Steve O'Callaghan retrieved the puppy and handed it over to staff from Pets at Home, who gave it water. The dog is now in the care of the RSCPA, which is investigating the incident. The rescue happened outside Pets At Home, in Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield, when the puppy was spotted by a member of the public.

It's a mad world! Spam donuts - would you eat one?

June 5, 2014, 6:13 am

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Would you eat a spam donut?! It seems to be the latest in fusion cuisine...at least that's what takeaway owner John Clarkson from Preston thinks. He's added the odd offering to his menu to celebrate National Doughnut Day. If you fancy making one at home just just cut a donut in half, fill it with Spam, smother it in batter - and deep-fry it!

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M1 northbound reopens after crash involving two lorries

June 5, 2014, 6:51 am

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THE M1 northbound has reopened between junction 29 and junction 30 following a two-lorry crash. The Highways Agency has warned motorists that there are long delays on the northbound approach to junction 29. But the agency says normal traffic conditions are expected from 4.30pm. Update 3:35am: There are currently delays of 40 minutes on the northbound approach. According to police a lorry had broken down in the early hours of the morning and while the driver was on the phone to the police, to advise them of his situation, he was struck by the other vehicle. The driver of the stationary lorry was unhurt. The driver of the second vehicle was trapped in his cab before being freed by firefighters and being taken to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield where he is in a critical condition. The incident happened at 3.41am in the area of ongoing roadworks.

Derbyshire firefighters to go on 24-hour strike over pension row

June 5, 2014, 7:14 am

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FIREFIGHTERS across Derbyshire are to take part in a 24-hour strike in a continuing row with the Government over pensions. Members of the Fire Brigades Union will take part in a 24-hour strike — the longest yet in the three-year campaign — from 9am on Thursday June, 12, with another scheduled for 10am to 5pm on Saturday, June 21. The Government wants firefighters to work up to the age of 60 but the union says that is too old and believes the national pension age of 55 should remain. Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, said: "The minister has decided to bury his head in the sand, but he must accept that firefighters simply will not give up fighting for their futures — and our fire and rescue service. "Concerns over these unworkable proposals remain as valid and grave as ever, and the government has ignored all the evidence including it's own reports. "It is as ever a difficult decision for us to take, but the only way for us to resolve this unnecessary and costly dispute is for the government to start listening to reason." The two strikes will be the thirteenth and fourteenth over pensions. The first was on Thursday, September 24 2013.

Gary Glitter charged with fresh child sex offences

June 5, 2014, 7:15 am

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DISGRACED former pop star Gary Glitter has been charged with eight new offences relating to sexual conduct with underage girls. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed this afternoon that it had charged the 70s singer under his real name of Paul Gadd, today. The alleged offences relate to two girls who were aged between 12 and 14 at the time and date back to the late 1970s. Baljit Ubhey, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London, said: "We have carefully considered the evidence gathered by the Metropolitan Police Service in relation to Paul Gadd, also known as Gary Glitter. "He was arrested on 28 October 2012 over allegations of sexual offences and the police have been providing material to the CPS since July 2013, with the most recent material submitted in March 2014. "Having completed our review, we have concluded, in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors, that there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest for Mr Gadd to be charged with eight offences under the Sexual Offences Act 1956. "These relate to two female complainants aged between 12 and 14 at the time of the alleged offending between 1977 and 1980. "Mr Gadd will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 19 June 2014. "We have also decided that no further action should be taken in relation to five allegations made by two further complainants as we determined there was insufficient evidence for a realistic prospect of conviction. "May I remind all concerned that Mr Gadd has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings." The charges relating to the first complainant, who was aged 12 or 13 at the time of the alleged offending, are two counts of indecent assault between 31 January and 31 May 1977; one count of administering a drug or other thing in order to facilitate sexual intercourse between 31 January and 31 May 1977; one count of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13 between 31 January and 31 May 1977 and two counts of indecent assault between 31 May and 31 December 1977. The charges relating to the second complainant, who was aged 13 or 14 at the time of the alleged offending, are two counts of indecent assault between 1 October 1979 and 31 December 1980. The CPS are yet to reveal where the alleged offences took place. In 2006, the former glam rocker was sentenced to three years in a Vietnamese jail after he was convicted of committing obscene acts with two girls aged 10 and 11.

Former Derby County striker joins Rangers for a third time

June 5, 2014, 7:53 am

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FORMER Derby County striker Kenny Miller insists he did not seek assurances about the state of Rangers' finances before signing for the Scottish club for the third time. The ex-Scotland frontman sealed his latest return to Ibrox on Wednesday night after being released by MLS outfit Vancouver Whitecaps last month. But the 34-year-old - first signed for the club in 2000 by Dick Advocaat - has rejoined a vastly different Light Blues side than the one he last featured for in 2011. Since Miller quit to join Turkish outfit Bursaspor, the Glasgow giants have been liquidated and reformed in the bottom tier of the Scottish game. Having won back-to-back promotions, the 54-time Scottish champions are now just one league away from the top-flight as they prepare for the start of the Scottish championship campaign. But fans battling the unpopular ruling regime at Ibrox have boycotted season tickets, leaving fresh doubts over the club's long-term future. However, Miller, who also had stint with Cardiff before heading to Canada, said: "I don't know enough about (the things going on behind the scenes) to make any serious comment on it. "For me it was all about coming back to this club, pulling on that jersey again, scoring a lot of goals and getting us back to where we belong. "No, (I didn't seek any assurances about the health of the club) because there was only one thing on my mind and that was coming back here to play. "Anything else that happens along the way, I will deal with that when it comes. I just hope all the stuff off the field can sort itself out and me and the rest of the players can concentrate on the football side." When Miller departed last time, he left behind a squad containing proven internationals such as Nikica Jelavic, Steven Davis, Allan McGregor and Madjid Bougherra. Now the Ibrox side are reliant on ageing skipper Lee McCulloch and players like Nicky Law - son of the Alfreton Town manager of the same name - Ian Black and Jon Daly who have been plucked from their former Scottish Premiership rivals. But Miller - who has also played for Gers' city rivals Celtic, Hibernian and Wolves during his 16-year career - denied he was rejoining a vastly different club. "For me as a player, the club is no different at all," he said. "I've been back the last two years during the MLS close season to train at Murray Park, so from that side of it, nothing has changed. "It's still a fantastic place to come and work and the atmosphere is always positive. "Obviously there has been a lot of changes behind the scenes but as players we can't affect that. All we can affect is what goes on out there on the pitch." Some Rangers fans have questioned the sense in signing a veteran striker when boss Ally McCoist should be looking to the longer-term as he attempts to build a squad capable of taking on reigning champions Celtic once they return to the Scottish Premiership. But Miller - who bowed out of international duty last August by netting against England in a 3-2 Wembley defeat - insists he can still cut it at the top. He said: "There's a few more years on the clock since I was here the last time. But I still fell fit, I still feel strong. "I can only play the game one way, I can't hold anything back. When I cross that white line, everyone will see that. "I was playing at the highest level only a matter of months ago against England at Wembley. I still feel the same. I still feel I can perform like I did when I came back here for the second time six years ago." Rangers have also been linked with a move for ex-Light Blues frontman Kris Boyd and Miller would be keen to reunite a partnership that produced 47 goals in season 2009/10. He said: "I've seen the press linking the big man with a move back and I'm sure if anyone at the club would be looking to do that, then Kris would be willing to come back. "He was a fantastic player for this club in the past and scored a hell of a lot of goals for us, so if it was to come about, I'm sure it would something everyone would be interested in."

M1 northbound crash: Driver suffers 'life-threatening' injuries in lorry smash

June 5, 2014, 8:06 am

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A DRIVER from Derby has suffered "life-threatening" injuries after a collision involving two lorries shut the M1 for ten hours. The crash happened at about 3.40am today, after one of the lorries broke down in the outside lane of the northbound carriageway. Police said a second lorry then hit the stationary vehicle, parked north of junction 29A, at Chesterfield. Officers said a significant amount of debris, cargo and oil was spread over both carriageways and one of the lorries jack-knifed across all three lanes of the northbound stretch. A Derbyshire police spokesman said the driver of the second lorry, a 48-year-old man from Derby, suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident. He is currently at Northern General Hospital, in Sheffield, where he remains in a critical condition. Police shut the northbound carriageway of the M1 from junction 28, at Alfreton, and the southbound carriageway from junction 30, at Sheffield, while an investigation into the collision and recovery work was carried out. It was reopened shortly after 2pm. According to the Highways Agency, there are currently delays of 20 minutes on the northbound approach and normal conditions are expected from 5.30pm. Sergeant Adrian Pitfield, from Derbyshire police, said: "This collision resulted in serious, life-threatening injuries for one of the drivers, who is currently being treated in hospital. "The motorway was closed for such a long time because the trailer of the first vehicle was destroyed and its cargo had to be removed by hand before it could be recovered. "There was also a significant amount of damage to both vehicles and debris and oil all over the surface of the motorway, which meant a specialist team had to be called in to clean the road up and ensure it was safe to reopen it to other drivers." The driver of the first vehicle was uninjured in the collision. Witnesses or anyone with information should call Derbyshire Constabulary's Roads Policing Unit on 101.

Symphony hall 'not right choice' for Derby's Hippodrome

June 6, 2014, 3:02 am

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DIRECTOR of Derby Hippodrome Restoration Trust, Peter Steer, has criticised an idea from the new leader of the city council to transform the site of the stricken Assembly Rooms into a symphony hall.

Councillor Ranjit Banwait previously said he would like the building to be transformed into something like Birmingham's Symphony Hall – a grand venue, opened in 1991, that seats 2,262 in its auditorium.

But Mr Banwait said such a plan would be heavily dependent on cost.

Mr Steer said the price would be about £50 million and that he did not believe it would be the right choice.

He said: "Where's the £50 million going to come from? And then, if the council spent all that money, they will still be without a big enough theatre for the city and they are not going to have a flat-floored entertainment area either."

Mr Steer previously said the case for the council investing in the Hippodrome was stronger after the fall-out from the fire at the Assembly Rooms car park on March 14.

That led, in April, to the council announcing that the venue would be closed for at least 18 months.

The authority has said it is now considering whether to refurbish the building or replace it at its current site or elsewhere.

Mr Steer said the city needed a large purpose-built theatre as well as an "events venue", like the Assembly Rooms was.

He said that, if a two-building approach to entertainment was taken, the cheapest way would be to refurbish the Assembly Rooms and rebuild the Hippodrome.

But the council has said it would spend no more money to help the trust with its plans, citing cuts to its funding from the Government.

Speaking of the high cost of potential work on the Assembly Rooms, Councillor Martin Repton previously said that the council could potentially afford it through a mixture of an insurance pay-out for the fire damage and prudential borrowing.

It's a mad world! 'Inside a dishwasher' video attracts millions of hits on YouTube

June 6, 2014, 3:16 am

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A FOUR-MINUTE clip of a dishwasher, filmed from the inside, has attracted millions of hits on YouTube. A YouTube user decided he wanted to know exactly what happens inside his machine once the 'on' button is pressed, and so put a waterproof GoPro camera inside to record the entire cleaning cycle. The result is strangely fascinating, with over 3.8 million watching, and comments ranging from "where are all the little men with scrubbing brushes?" to "what a waste of water" and "never using one again". Leave your thoughts below!

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Don't miss our bumper World Cup special - free in Saturday's Derby Telegraph

June 6, 2014, 3:23 am

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DON'T miss our 32-page World Cup special - free inside Saturday's Derby Telegraph. The packed pull-out features all you need to know about football's biggest tournament in Brazil, which starts next week. It includes a double-page World Cup wall chart and the lowdown on the teams involved, as well as exclusive interviews with former Derby County stars Peter Shilton, Mark Wright and Paulo Wanchope.

Former Derbyshire angling club donates £7,000 to charity

June 6, 2014, 4:09 am

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A former Derbyshire angling club has donated more than £7,000 to a children's charity. PAD (Practical Angling for the Disabled) Angling Club used to operate along the River Trent, at Barrow-upon-Trent. When it folded, members decided to donate its funds to Rainbows Hospice, in Loughborough. Pictured is PAD Angling Club founder and chairman Barry Poxon presenting a cheque to Rainbows Hospice manager Katie Baxter.

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Talking point: Parents of obese 11-year-old are arrested

June 6, 2014, 4:29 am

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THE parents of an obese 11-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of child cruelty after his weight soared to 15 stone, sparking a national debate. Norfolk Police confirmed that a 49-year-old man and 44-year-old woman, both from King's Lynn, are currently on bail pending further inquiries after concerns were raised about the boy's welfare. The mother told The Sun that she and her husband spent 50 minutes in a cell following their arrest. Their 5ft1in boy has a body mass index of 41.9 - meaning the boy is classed as very overweight - but the woman told the newspaper the family had been trying to keep him slim. She added: "The idea they could take away my son scares me so much. "His weight isn't that much of a big deal. "I'm chubby and the whole of my husband's side of the family is big. It's genetics - you can be genetically fat." The woman explained that they encouraged the boy to play active games on his Wii console. A force spokesman said officers from the child abuse investigation unit worked closely with health and social services to deal with "sensitive issues such as obesity and neglect of a child". He added: "Any action taken by any agency will be subject to a joint strategy between all partner agencies and will always be taken with the welfare of the child and their protection from harm as paramount. "While it is inappropriate to comment on this case specifically, it is important to stress that intervention at this level is very rare and will only occur where other attempts to protect the child have been unsuccessful."

Global Etsy Craft Party comes to Ashbourne

June 6, 2014, 4:50 am

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CRAFT parties are taking place across the world today – including in Ashbourne. All 30 million members of online market place etsy.com are encouraged to take part in the Global Etsy Craft Party. A number of creative businesses from the Midlands are taking part in an event at Betty's Sewing Box and Tea Room, in Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne. Around 600 people are involved. The day is seen as an opportunity for local designers and makers to meet fellow small craft business owners, learn new skills and celebrate creativity and entrepreneurship. Lyndsey James, who runs product photography workshops, arranged the party in Ashbourne. She said: "The craft industry is booming at the moment, especially after the recession and this is an opportunity for like-minded people to get together, talk about their products and share ideas. "We're all passionate about working in the craft community and celebrating craftspeople and this is the perfect venue for us to meet up." The party is open to everyone, including non-members of Etsy.com and runs until 4pm.

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June 6, 2014, 4:56 am

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A UNIVERSITY of Derby third year student is helping to raise awareness of dyslexia in schools by managing a new national campaign.

Sarah Chapman is targeting dyslexic children in schools throughout the UK, encouraging them to prepare and deliver a presentation to their classmates about their experiences.

Ms Chapman wants Young Dyslexics to change people's attitudes towards the condition, which is commonly defined as "involving difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but not affecting intelligence". Video of Henry Winkler's message to Young Dyslexics:

She said: "How people act towards children can have a huge impact on how they develop throughout education, so by getting rid of misconceptions, it is hoped to improve their experiences of learning.

"The idea is for them to teach their peers about dyslexia, what it is and how it affects them.

"It also aims to teach them about the things that they are good at and all the innovative and creative things that people with dyslexia, such as Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs, have brought to society.

"Every dyslexic child is different and will have limitations as well as many strengths."

Ms Chapman has already started to collate videos of the presentations including one by Tom Judson, 12, who attends Friesland School, in Sandiacre.

She said: "All children who deliver a presentation will receive a certificate to reward them for their bravery in raising awareness of dyslexia.

"The school will film the presentation, which will be used to raise awareness throughout the UK and all over the world."

Ms Chapman has also gained the support of another famous dyslexic, Henry Winkler, better know as The Fonz in television's Happy Days. She met him in Birmingham when he posed for photographs and also recorded a message to children for the campaign, during his My Way tour.

Ms Chapman has also secured coverage for the campaign in children's newspaper First News.

Mum-of-two Ms Chapman, 30, has been nominated in the positive role model category in this year's National Diversity Awards. Nominations close on July 18.

To support Ms Chapman, go to www.nationaldiversity awards.co.uk. The awards will be held at The Hurlingham Club, in London, on September 26.