Burton Albion sign Callum McFadzean from Sheffield United on six-month loan

July 3, 2014, 9:28 am

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Burton Albion have signed Sheffield United midfielder Callum McFadzean on a six-month loan deal. McFadzean spent the end of last season on loan at the Pirelli Stadium, making 10 appearances and scoring in a 1-0 win over Plymouth Argyle in April. He turned 20 during that month. "Callum did well for us last season and we're pleased to bring him back," said manager Gary Rowett. "He showed good promise in his time with us last season and with a full pre-season under his belt, we think he'll be a good addition down the left hand side."

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Victory for Indians in warm-up match against Derbyshire CCC

July 3, 2014, 9:58 am

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THE Indians' final warm-up match before the start of their Test series against England brought a five-wicket victory against Derbyshire. With the sides batting 45 overs each on the last day, Derbyshire reached 156-3 for a lead of 141 and the tourists got the runs they needed to overhaul them at 143-5 in 36.3 overs at the 3aaa County Ground. The Indians took to the field first with an 11 that may well be a big clue to their starting line-up for Trent Bridge next week and took a wicket in the third over when Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a good ball to have Ben Slater caught at second slip for nought at 0-1. Chesney Hughes made a positive start with four fours in his 20 but he edged a cut at Stuart Binny's second ball and was caught behind by MS Dhoni at 32-2. Ishant Sharma had his best bowling spell of the match so far with 0-10 in his seven overs – and only two no-balls – but there were no further wickets for the Indians until Paul Borrington was lbw to Mohammed Shami for 29 at 78-3. Billy Godleman completed his second half-century of the match and finished 56 not out to follow his first innings unbeaten 67, with Alex Hughes adding 36 not out. Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan fell cheaply for the second time, lbw to Matt Higginbottom for nine at 13-1, but Murali Vijay (41) and Ajinkya Rahane (39) avoided further loss until both retired out. Rohit Sharma was caught at slip off David Wainwright for 10 and Wriddhiman Saha was caught at deep backward square leg off Greg Cork for 19 but a low-key contest came to an end with Gautam Gambhir 21 not out and Ravi Jadeja nought not out.

Treetops Hospice: New £800,000 support centre opens

July 3, 2014, 11:06 am

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THE new £800,000 clinical support centre has opened at Treetops Hospice Its Cheetham Centre will house the Risley-based charity's bereavement service, which has outgrown its premises in Sandiacre. There are five confidential adult counselling rooms, two rooms for children's counselling sessions and a dedicated room for teenagers. Treetops founder Cally Cheetham said: "It's lovely to have the building named after me but it's also very emotional. "It wasn't just me who made Treetops Hospice possible – there were so many people involved at the start. I just wish it could be named after everyone who helped." Brian Nicholson, of Ilkeston, used the bereavement service following the death of his wife, Christine, in October 2010. He said he was pleased to see the centre open. He said: "Treetops was there during Christine's illness and was still there after she died."

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."

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.

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."

Derbyshire MP Dennis Skinner voted off Labour party's governing body

July 3, 2014, 1:02 pm

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DERBYSHIRE MP Dennis Skinner has been voted off the Labour party's national executive committee by fellow MPs. Mr Skinner, who has represented Bolsover since 1970, is being succeeded on the National Executive Committee by former housing minister John Healey. Supporters of the 82-year old MP, nicknamed the the "Beast of Bolsover", criticised the decision saying it was "naive and immature". A spokesman for Labour leader Ed Miliband said it was a matter for the Parliamentary Party.

A38 Derby closure: Man taken to hospital after two-vehicle smash

July 3, 2014, 1:51 pm

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A MAN was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle smash on the A38 in Derby. Part of the road was blocked, southbound between the Palm Court island and Markeaton roundabout, after the incident happened on Thursday at about 6.20pm. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said one vehicle ended up on its side after the collision. She said the man was taken to hospital for precautionary checks, while firefighters cleared petrol from the road.

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WITH VIDEO: "We thought we'd lost Craig Bryson," says Derby County coach Steve McClaren

July 4, 2014, 3:22 am

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STEVE McClaren admits he thought Derby County had lost player-of-the-year Craig Bryson to Burnley. Bryson was wanted by the newly-promoted Clarets as they prepare for life in the Premier League. He spoke to them about a move but Derby were equally keen to keep hold of the Scottish international. They rejected Burnley's bid and offered Bryson a new five-year deal which he has signed. He had two years to run on his previous deal. Now his contract runs to 2019 and McClaren is delighted at the work being done by the club in keeping last season's squad together. "That is what we wanted, first and foremost. We didn't want to lose any players. Sam Rush (chief executive) and Chris Evans (head of football operations) have done that, and they have done a terrific job," said the head coach. "We thought we had lost Craig Bryson. I didn't think we would keep hold of him. "The first day he came back for pre-season training it seemed as though we had lost him but everybody in the dressing room has worked hard on him, we have all worked hard on him, and in the end Sam Rush and Chris Evans have got it over the line and he stays. "What a great boost. It is like a new signing. "He is one of the first names on the team sheet and the thought of losing a damn good player wasn't a good one, so it is pleasing to have him signed up." Burnley believed they could land Bryson for £750,000 due to a clause in his contracted and also offered the chance to play in the top flight. "Craig Bryson wants to play in the Premier League - everybody wants to play in the Premier League," said McClaren. "Burnley have gone up. They did very well last season and they saw value in Craig Bryson. "There was one or two little things over a clause in his contract but we are delighted it never actually came to that." Asked if he said anything to Bryson, McClaren replied: "No, we just had to lock him in a cupboard after training and then let him out every morning for training!"

VIDEO: Derby County midfielder Craig Bryson pens new five-year deal at iPro Stadium

July 4, 2014, 3:22 am

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CRAIG Bryson has signed a new five-year deal with Derby County which will keep him at the iPro Stadium until 2019. The highly-rated midfielder, who was linked with a move to Burnley and Queens Park Rangers, ended the uncertainty surrounding his future prior to last night's 1-0 friendly win over Matlock Town. And you can see Bryson's reaction to the new deal here:

World Cup stars Lionel Messi and Neymar head to St George's Park with star-studded Barcelona squad

July 4, 2014, 3:37 am

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WORLD Cup stars Lionel Messi and Neymar will be in Burton later this month as Barcelona's star-studded squad will become the latest football club to train at St George's Park. The four-times European champions will arrive at the National Football Centre on July 28 and stay until August 2. It will be one of the first times Barca have got together under new coach Luis Enrique, with Lionel Messi, Neymar and Andres Iniesta likely to be in action. St George's Park's managing director, Julie Harrington, said: "I am absolutely delighted that FC Barcelona have decided to join us for their pre-season preparations later this month. "This is hugely exciting news for St. George's Park and The FA, and it is a real pleasure to be able to have one of European football's most successful clubs train at our facility. "We look forward to welcoming the players and staff, and helping ensure their visit with us is both an enjoyable and memorable experience." Director of Football, Andoni Zubizarreta, Tweeted: "FCBarcelona is thrilled to be going to St George's Park for a pre-season training camp." Also in camp at the same time as Barcelona will be the England Women's Senior Team, as Mark Sampson's side prepare for their fixture against Sweden in Hartlepool on Sunday, August 3. The arrival of the Blaugrana will cap off an already busy summer at St. George's Park, with Steaua Bucharest the latest team to visit, while last week Ryan Giggs was among several rising stars of the coaching world to complete their Pro Licence at the Staffordshire venue.

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Opinion: 'We should all support the battle for free bus passes at 60'

July 4, 2014, 4:12 am

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THE Derby Telegraph receives letters each week about the issues affecting Derby and Derbyshire. This one is about bus passes.

I WOULD like to support Richard Worrall in his "Love the Bus Pass" campaign letter ("Join the battle to keep free bus passes for OAPs", June 30).

I was looking forward to my 60th birthday in September, but not any more since I found out that I would not be entitled to a free bus pass until 2020.

I started work aged 15, have never been unemployed and never claimed dole money. I am approaching 60 and, due to deteriorating health, I don't feel as active as I used to be.

I don't go out to town as much as I used to be because of the high car park charges and steep bus fares. I can't afford to travel more often.

I strongly feel that we all should join the battle, not only to keep the free bus pass, but also to revoke the age for its entitlement back to 60, as this is a vital means of freedom for OAPs.

Yes, Richard Worrall, send me a petition form. Thank you.

Waheed Abbasi

Madeley Street

Derby

Fire at former Derbyshire Building Society headquarters in Duffield thought to be deliberate

July 4, 2014, 4:39 am

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POLICE are investigating a fire at the former Derbyshire Building Society headquarters in Duffield - after determining it could have been started deliberately. The fire was discovered at about 7pm on Tuesday, June 24 in the disused building. Police said there was no power to the building, so officers are treating the fire as suspicious. The A6 was closed until 8.15pm while firefighters tackled the flames. Police are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area or anyone running away from the site to contact PC Daniel Newcombe on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

First World War: Bikers rev up as Legion marks start of centenary

July 4, 2014, 5:06 am

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MOTORBIKE riders from the Royal British Legion will be passing through Derbyshire as part of a 100-mile sponsored ride to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.

The 100-mile journey will take place on Sunday and begins at Alfreton by the war memorial, where a poppy cross will be placed, before the troop begins its journey at 8.30 am.

It will then head towards Matlock Bath before passing through Belper, Ripley and Heanor and arriving in Derby at 11.15am. An hour lunch break will be taken at noon when they get to Ashbourne.

The riders will then travel through Buxton, Castleton, Hope, Grindleford, Chesterfield and Clay Cross before finishing in Shirland at around 6pm.

Derbyshire is also being encouraged to take part in a nationwide event that will see people turn off all of their lights and replace them with candles for one hour.

Counties all over the UK will participate in "Lights Out" from 10pm to 11pm on August 4 to mark 100 years since war was declared.

The slogan refers to the words spoken by then Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey who, on the eve of the war, said: "The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime."

Commemorative candles can be purchased at Marks and Spencer for £4.

Rolf Harris jailed after guilty verdict in sex trial

July 4, 2014, 5:20 am

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VETERAN entertainer Rolf Harris faces spending the rest of his natural life behind bars after he was jailed for five years and nine months for a string of sex crimes involving four girls. The 84-year-old entertainer, a family favourite for decades, was finally unmasked as a prolific paedophile with his conviction for 12 indecent assaults on Monday. Today, at London's Southwark Crown Court, Mr Justice Sweeney told the shamed performer he had shown no remorse, and his reputation was now in ruins. Harris was unanimously found guilty of molesting four girls - one woman who was just seven or eight and was groped when she asked for his autograph, and another two who fell prey as young teenagers. The veteran presenter, who charmed television audiences for decades, was also convicted of a catalogue of abuse against his daughter's then-best friend, whom prosecutors said Harris groomed from the age of 13 and used like "his little toy". The accusations dated back to between 1968 and 1986 and the girls were targeted between the ages of seven or eight and 19. Harris, who earlier travelled from his Bray home by boat, sat in the glass-walled dock with a striped suitcase by his side remained impassive as sentence was passed, with daughter Bindi watching from the gallery. His frail wife Alwen did not come to court today, although she has attended much of the trial. Harris had a small reprieve this morning as prosecutors confirmed he will not stand trial over allegations that he downloaded sexual images of children.

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Woman in hospital after collision with car outside Derby school

July 4, 2014, 5:30 am

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A 23-YEAR-OLD pedestrian was taken to hospital this afternoon after she was involved in a collision with a car in Derby. Police said the pedestrian and the Toyota Yaris collided outside Wilmorton Community Primary School, in London Road, at about 12.20pm today. Paramedics were called to the scene and the woman, who lives in Shelton Lock, was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital.

How religious are your neighbours? New interactive map could tell you

July 4, 2014, 5:30 am

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A NEW map has been released which shows online visitors how religious different parts of the country are. Called DataShine, the map was created at University College London's Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis and shows the atheist and religious hot-spots around the UK. It uses data from the 2011 census to show areas where at least 39.5 per cent of people said they had no religion as dark blue, while dark red indicates less than 10 per cent of people gave this answer. Find out more about the map and how religious your neighbourhood in Derbyshire is here.

Derbyshire man elected as YMCA World President

July 4, 2014, 6:15 am

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A DERBYSHIRE man who has worked "tirelessly" over many years for the YMCA has been elected President of the World Council. Peter Posner OBE, has previously served as President of the European Alliance of YMCAs and was awarded an OBE by the Queen last year for services to the YMCA movement. Peter, who is chairman of YMCA Derbyshire's board of trustees, has been involved with YMCA Derbyshire since his youth. Now he has been elected as President at the movement's 18th World Council being held in Colorado, in the United States. Peter said: "I am humbled and honoured to be voted as the next President of the World Council of YMCAs and promise to serve the international YMCA movement with dedication and commitment. "I will also continue to serve the YMCA in Derbyshire and I would like to thank everyone at YMCA Derbyshire for their continued support and best wishes." Gillian Sewell, chief executive of YMCA Derbyshire, said: "I am thrilled at Peter's richly deserved appointment as President of the World Council of YMCAs. "Peter has the YMCA movement in his blood and has worked for it tirelessly over many years. "He served as President of the European Alliance of YMCAs with distinction and we have been privileged to have him as our vice-chairman and now chairman at YMCA Derbyshire. "I know that Peter cares passionately about the values and ethos of the YMCA and about the vulnerable young people we support, protect and empower. "I know that the whole YMCA family in Derbyshire, Europe and across the world will join me in congratulating Peter on this great achievement." YMCA in Derbyshire was founded in 1847, three years after the first YMCA in London, and is affiliated to the national and international movement.

Derbyshire firefighters to strike on eight consecutive days over pension row

July 4, 2014, 6:23 am

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FIREFIGHTERS in Derbyshire are set to strike on eight consecutive days this month over the Government's "vicious" pension attacks. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said firefighters will walk out on Monday, July 14 – slamming current proposals by the government as "unacceptable, unworkable, unrealistic" and nothing short of a "vicious" attack on firefighters' pensions. Fire crews will go on strike on:• Monday 14 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm• Tuesday 15 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm• Wednesday 16 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm• Thursday 17 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm• Friday 18 July: 6am–8am and 11pm–1am on Saturday 19 July• Saturday 19 July: 11am–1pm and 11pm–1am on Sunday 20 July• Sunday 20 July: 5pm–7pm• Monday 21 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: "The government must realise that firefighters cannot accept proposals that would have such devastating consequences for their futures, their families' futures — and the future of the fire and rescue service itself. "We have tried every route available to us to make the government see sense over their attacks. "Three years of negotiations have come to nothing because the government is simply unwilling to compromise or even listen to reason despite a huge amount of evidence showing their planned scheme is unworkable. "Shorter strike periods have illustrated the strength of feeling amongst firefighters whilst limiting disruption to the fire service, the public and our members' working lives. "But the government is merely ploughing ahead, forcing firefighters to react." Firefighters are also due to strike next week on Thursday, July 10 in their campaign, alongside local government workers, teachers and civil servants, who are campaigning over a range of issues, including attacks on pay and pensions and workloads.

Derby County away to Nottingham Forest live on Sky, date moved

July 4, 2014, 9:00 am

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Derby County's Championship fixture away to Nottingham Forest has been moved on a day to Sunday, September 14 as it will be shown live on Sky TV. The game at the City Ground will kick off at 1.15pm. The week before, Burton Albion's home game against Portsmouth has also been moved on a day, for the same reason. Sky will televise the game at the Pirelli Stadium on Sunday, September 7, with a 12.15pm kick-off.