Derby County target Lukas Jutkiewicz tipped to join Burnley

July 11, 2014, 10:00 pm

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DERBY County transfer target Lukas Jutkiewicz could be on his way to Burnley.

The Clarets are reported to be leading the chase for the 25-year-old Middlesbrough striker.

Derby asked about Jutkiewicz but felt the asking price of around £1.5m was too high.

Burnley, it seems, have agreed to meet the price tag and have been given permission to speak to the player Jutkiewicz and his representatives.

Bolton Wanderers and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also interested in Jutkiewicz.

The former Coventry City forward scored seven goals in 20 games while on loan at Bolton last season but was made available for transfer when Boro boss Aitor Karanka decided he did not form part of his future plans.

Boro paid £1.3m to sign Jutkiewicz in January 2012.

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Derbyshire CCC set big t20 Blast target but Northamptonshire break club record to win

July 11, 2014, 10:00 pm

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DERBYSHIRE'S big total was not quite big enough as Northamptonshire pulled off their record highest successful t20 chase to beat them last night at Wantage Road.

Tom Knight launched Derbyshire to 191-6 – their sixth-highest score in the competition – to give the Falcons a great chance of only their second NatWest t20 Blast victory of the season.

Knight hammered five sixes in 44 not out off only 18 balls but the Steelbacks produced a late burst of their own to win by four wickets with four balls to spare.

Derbyshire recovered well after the loss of Chesney Hughes in the third over, Marcus North and Gareth Cross putting on 67 for the second wicket in seven overs.

Cross, who's pinch-hitting at number three has been more miss than hit, struck his former Lancashire team-mate Steven Crook for 14, with three fours, to end the power play phase at 54-1 but North went for a run-a-ball 29 in the 10th over when he skied a slog-sweep at James Middlebrook.

Cross moved on to 48 but Crook switched ends and returned to the attack with two key wickets – having Cross caught at short cover and Wayne Madsen at third man for 10 in four balls.

That was 101-4 in the 13th over and Cross' runs came off 33 balls with five fours and a six but Derbyshire were stalling in the middle period of their innings again when Crook had Alex Hughes lbw for two at 118-5 in the 15th over.

They badly needed a late lift and got it from an unlikely combination.

Billy Godleman had scored only eight runs in his previous three t20 appearances for Derbyshire and Knight had only scored 14 runs in four innings but together they put on 47 in 24 balls for the sixth wicket.

Godleman moved on to 39 off 24 balls with five fours and a six before he was bowled by a full-length Olly Stone ball in the 19th over but Knight saw it through in spectacular fashion.

He swept Graeme White for two successive sixes in the 17th over but saved his best for last, launching David Willey over square leg, long off and long on in the final over.

By adding 73 off the last 31 balls, the Falcons had a very good total to defend.

Richard Levy threatened to make short work of it, though. The big South African, scorer of three t20 centuries, threatened a fourth as he moved to 69 off 37 balls with seven fours and four sixes but he tried to hit David Wainwright over deep midwicket and was caught by Godleman.

He and Willey had put on 96 in 10.3 overs and the Falcons badly needed to take some of that steam out of the Steelbacks' charge.

Though Kyle Coetzer attempted to pick that momentum straight back up, he was bowled for 13 in a Wainwright over that cost him only one run as well as bringing that wicket and Northants went into the last seven overs needing 75.

Croft was caught at long off in the next to make it 119-3 and Wainwright took a third wicket when, the ball after Willey hit him for six, he had the opener caught at deep midwicket for 40 as Northants went into the last five overs needing 57.

Adam Rossington (34) and Ben Duckett (14) cut a huge slice out of that but when Greg Cork dismissed both in three balls of the 19th over, 14 more were needed off the last eight balls.

Derbyshire sensed they could snatch it back then but White smashed the first two balls he faced for sixes and that was that.

Derby County new boy Cyrus Christie's praise for Rams skipper Richard Keogh

July 11, 2014, 10:00 pm

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DERBY County's new signing Cyrus Christie says Rams skipper Richard Keogh played a key role in his development.

Christie's first season as a professional saw him play alongside Keogh in Coventry's defence.

"He used to talk me through the games. He helped me a lot and gave me good advice," said Christie, who has teamed up with Keogh again after joining Derby from the Sky Blues.

The 21-year-old right-back has signed a three-year deal after the clubs agreed an undisclosed compensation package.

Looking back at the 2011-12 season, Christie said: "Richard played every game and I played 40 games, I think, so we played alongside each other quite a bit.

"He is a fantastic player and a good leader.

"It was a shame how that season went [Coventry were relegated conceding 65 goals in 46 matches] but we were quite solid at the back."

Christie said before signing for Derby he received positive reports about the club from former Rams favourite Lee Carsley.

Carsley worked with Christie at Coventry in his roles as first-team coach and caretaker manager.

"I spoke to Lee about Derby. He rang me a few times and told me about the place and the club. Everything I heard about Derby has been positive," said Christie.

"Derby had a great season last season.

"They have a talented team and a great manager and set-up.

"It was the best choice out of the clubs that have shown interest in me and it is a club that is going places."

Stepping back up to the Championship also appealed to Christie.

"I played in the Championship when I was 18 and 19, so it was about playing at the higher level again," he said.

Christie will battle with Kieron Freeman for the right-back role.

"The position is there for the taking," said Christie.

"Obviously there are other players here who are fighting for the slot.

"There is Kieron Freeman. I played against him last season and he is a good player, so it is competition for places.

"I will train hard and put in the work, and hopefully I can have that spot for the first game of the season."

Coventry is Christie's home-town club and although it is emotional for him to leave, he believes it is the right time.

"I told them last year I wanted to step back up to the Championship and to be fair to them they said I could only go if the right offer came in," he said. "Unfortunately, the right offer didn't come in.

"I told them I would play last season and give 100 per cent but I wasn't going to change my mind.

"It was emotional to leave. I was there for 13 years and I made some friends for life.

"The staff were great with me and I learned a lot there.

"Hopefully I can learn a lot under the gaffer here at Derby and his coaching staff."

World Cup 2014: When and where to watch Brazil v Netherlands

July 11, 2014, 11:00 pm

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ARE you gearing up to watch Brazil v Netherlands tonight? But do you know when and where to watch them? The play-off match for third place is happening at Estadio Nacional, in Brasilia, kick-off 9pm (BST). Brazil will be hoping to restore their pride after a devastating 7-1 defeat to Germany on Tuesday night. Coverage can be found on ITV 1 and BBC Radio 5 Live. The final, between Germany and Argentina, takes place tomorrow.

Derby food hygiene ratings: Five stars

July 11, 2014, 11:00 pm

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NEW food hygiene results for Derby show 144 places received top marks. Council chiefs said 59% of takeaways, restaurants and shops scored five out of five in recent inspections, while a further 25% were graded four. A host of city restaurants scored top marks, including Cosmo, Nandos, Jimmy's World Grill, TFI Fridays and Pizza Express. And pubs recently rated five out of five include The Greyhound, Blue Jay, The Merlin, Pear Tree Inn, Vulcan Arms, The Hollybrook Tavern and Peacock Inn. But others have been ordered to improve or face being shut down. Later today we will reveal the places that achieved four or three out of five and tomorrow you can find out which only notched up two, one or zero marks. The following achieved five marks of our five: Happy Choice, Park Farm Centre; The Orangery, Markeaton Park Craft Village; The Workshop, Riverside Road; Cosmo, London Road; Costa, Derby Railway Station; Kingsway Hotel, Brackensdale Avenue; Pear Tree Inn, St Thomas Road; Sainsburys Local, Kedleston Road; Western Mount Lodge, Radbourne Street; Chaddesden Park Cafe, Chaddesden Park; Iceland, London Road; Kingsway Hospital, Kingsway; Icare Ltd, Clarke Street; Littleover Lunch Box, North View; Pizza Express, Intu Derby; The Coffee Shop, Hunters, Babington Lane; Angel Cobs, Queen Hall; Gilberts Kitchen/Deli, Uttoxeter Road; Green Olive Cafe, Sitwell Street; St Johns Methodist Church, Birchover Way; St Werburgh Nursing Home, Church Street; The Salvation Army, Chellaston Road; Coffee Shop, The Range, Mansfield Road; ISS Catering, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road; Pizza Hut, Foresters Leisure Park; The Wonderful Kitchen, Litchfield Drive; Springfield Primary School, West Road; The Park Nursing Home, St Marks Road; The Rye Cafe, Derby Adult Learning Services, Parker Street; Andrin House Nursing Home, Belper Road; Delimarche KTC, Royal Derby Hospital; Q Q Takeaway, Wiltshire Road; The Falstaff, Silver Hill Road; The Butlers Pantry, The Square; Children Day Nursery, Browning Street; Jury's Inn, King Street; TGI Friday's, Intu Derby; The Engine Shed Restaurant, Derby College, The Roundhouse; The Fig Healthfoods, Eagle Market; Douglas Bar, Normanton Road; Expedier Catering Limited, British Car Auctions, Raynesway; Lakeland, Crown Walk; The Shahenshah, Pear Tree Road; Food 4 U, London Road; Jimmy's World Grill, Riverside Walk; Saint Benedict Catholic School & Performing Arts College, Duffield Road; One Stop Store, Keldholme Lane; Little Acorns Private Day Nursery, Thornhill Road; Pear Tree Infant School, Pear Tree Street; Derby Conference Centre, London Road; 4Children Day Nursery, Cockayne Street North; Mattu Stores, Cowley Street; Merrill Academy, Brackens Lane; Mr Pang's Garden Takeaway, Burton Road; Hindu Cultural & Welfare Centre, Pear Tree Road; The Merlin, Orient Way; Coleridge House, Caxton Street; The Yarn Spinner, Stoney Lane; Alice in Bakerland, Ashbourne Road Church, Ashbourne Road; Mitie 'Moor Lane A1' (Rolls-Royce), Moor Lane; Vulcan Arms, St Thomas Road; Asda, Derby Road; New World Chop Suey Bar, Uttoxeter Road; Beryl's Baps, (Mobile Caterer); Cafe @ Pace 3, Jubilee Business Park; Co-Operative Group, Nottingham Road; Lollys Rolls, Morledge; St Augustines Church Lunch Club, Upper Dale Road; Vino's, Fleet Street; Woodlands Hotel, Blenheim Drive; Becketts, Market Hall; Britannia Coffee Bar, Thorntree Lane; Cleaver Meats, Eagle Market; Indulge 59 Merchant Street; Gee's Sandwich Bar, Midland Road; Jubilee Stores, Jubilee Road; Lunch Club, Kings Croft; Viceroy, Midland Road; Zanfish Village, North View; Chartwells at Parkview Primary School, Springwood Drive; Derby High School, Hillsway; The Clock Bistro, Chapel Street; The Riverside Centre, Riverside Court; Roeshill Fuel, Normanton Road; Shelton Infant School, Carlton Avenue; Slice of India, Mansfield Road; Aspen Court Nursing Home, Aspen Drive; Domino Pizza, Nottingham Road; Pizza Hut Delivery, Nottingham Road; Blue Jay Pub, Raynesway; Harvester Restaurant, Roundhouse Road; Mulberry Court Care Home, Blagreaves Lane; Amigo (KTC), Uttoxeter Road; Costa Amigo (Level 1 Maternity), Royal Derby Hospital; Costa Coffee (Main Entrance), Royal Derby Hospital; Derby Nuffield Hospital, Rykneld Road; Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Uttoxeter Road; Wren Park Primary School, Jackson Avenue; Amber Lodge Nursing Home, Osmaston Road; Burger Queen, Douglas Court Residential Home, Douglas Street; Tiny Tots Private Day Nursery, Shardlow Road; 6 May's, Cavan Drive; AB Fast Food, Becketwell Lane; Farm Foods, Ascot Drive; Lidl, Normanton Road; Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Kingsway; Mitie Catering - Costa Coffee, Victory Road; Nandos, Market Place; Tesco Express, London Road; The Broadway Cakery, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Cafe, Derby Train Station; The Villas Care Homes, Wilson Street; Express By Holiday Inn, Wheelwright Way; Humber Close Lunch Club, Humber Close; Tasty Bites, (Mobile Catering); Uncle Tom's Cabin, Albert Street; Derby Grill, Friar Gate; Pizza Hot and Chicken, Pear Tree Road; The Greyhound, Friar Gate; The Old Vicarage School, Church Lane; Zanfish Allenton, Osmaston Road; B&Q Cafe, Osmaston Park Road; Letz Eat, Abbey Street; St Giles School, Hampshire Road; Stonehill Nursery School, Stonehill Road; T's and C's, Sitwell Street; Morrisons, Wheatcroft Way; St Alkmunds Church, Kedleston Road; Lakeside Community Primary School, Alvaston Park; Seven Restaurant and Cafe Bar, Wheelwright Way; Cavendish Close Infant and Nursery School, Wood Road; Hollybrook Tavern, Hollybrook Way; Becket Primary School, Monk Street; Peacock Inn, Nottingham Road; Whitehouse Day Nursery, Shardlow Road; Dunelm Mill Shop, Ascot Drive; The Wetherby Centre, Gosforth Road; Dominos Pizza, Stenson Road; Dominos Pizza, Park Farm Centre; Hickory Dickory's Playhouse, Kingsway Park Industrial Estate; The Bookcafe, Corn Market; Lunch Angels, Clarke Street; Moorfield Childrens Centre, Sinfin Lane; Trenchers, Clarke Street; Davenport Road Evangelical Church, Davenport Road; East Midlands Trains (on board catering); Ravensdale Infant School, Devonshire Drive; Ravensdale Junior School, Devonshire Drive.

Secret Service: Our spy's verdict on the Plough Inn, Brackenfield

July 12, 2014, 12:45 am

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Your spy visits The Plough Inn at Brackenfield in the north of the county

Secret Service and companion headed into the Peak District recently to make the most of the warm weather. While looking for a good stop-off point for lunch, we came across an attractive-looking stone pub called The Plough Inn.

Situated at Brackenfield, just off the A38 (on the Alfreton to Matlock Road) The Plough Inn enjoys panoramic views over the rolling Derbyshire hills.

With two tables on the patio area to the front, we were quite tempted to dine al fresco to take in the landscape, while The Plough Inn also has a large grassy beer garden at the rear.

We decided to eat indoors and, on inquiring into the history of the inn, your spy discovered that it is a 16th-century listed building and was originally a farm.

On the Saturday lunchtime we visited, the inn was relatively quiet but it had a lovely relaxed atmosphere and a promising menu, which looked a cut above the average pub grub fare. The prices also reflected this assumption with many dishes on a par with restaurant prices.

The Plough Inn's interior reflected the venue's original purpose, featuring a series of characterful rooms on three different levels. The top end is The Orchard Room Restaurant, while the lower levels offer lots of snug-style seating areas, also available for less formal dining.

Your spy chose roast rump of lamb, while my companion opted for a steak and ale pie. Both dishes were great. The good-sized portion of sliced lamb was slightly rare and incredibly tender while the vegetables had just the right level of firmness. This is definitely a chef who knows what they're doing.

My companion reported that their pie was also superb, with delicious pastry and a tender tasty filling of prime pieces of beef and gravy, served with plenty of vegetables. The mains really were faultless.

For dessert, we chose a rhubarb Eton mess and a sticky toffee pudding.

The Eton mess was a nice twist on a tried and tested theme, though the generous portion became a little too rich towards the end, while my companion described their dessert as the best sticky toffee pudding they had ever tasted, complemented by delicious homemade ice cream.

The whole experience was very satisfying. Good service, an excellent choice of wines and real ales, very pleasant surroundings and traditional British pub food at its best. What more could you ask?

Roast rump of lamb, £15, Steak and ale pie, £11, Rhubarb Eton mess, £5.50, Sticky toffee pudding with Homemade ice cream, £5.50. Two glasses of iced tap water, no charge. Total £37.

Firefighters called to blaze in Sinfin

July 12, 2014, 1:11 am

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FIREFIGHTERS were called to a bin fire in Sinfin this morning. Crews attended the scene on Farmhouse Road at 3am and left shortly afterwards.

Woman arrested after car hits tree in Chellaston

July 12, 2014, 1:18 am

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A woman has been arrested after a car hit a tree in Chellaston this morning. The incident happened at 12.40am at Parkway. A Derbyshire police spokeswoman said a woman had been "arrested on suspicion of being unfit to drive". Firefighters were called to the scene to make the vehicle safe.

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WEATHER: Mini-heatwave predicted for Derbyshire today making it hottest day of the year

July 12, 2014, 1:38 am

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A WEATHER expert has predicted a mini-heatwave in Derbyshire today as temperatures are expected to soar to 27 degrees - making it the hottest day of the year so far. Paul Carfoot, of Burton, said the sunshine will last most of the day until thunderstorms arrive in the late afternoon followed by heavy rain at around 10pm. Mr Carfoot said: "Today looks to be very nice and the start of a mini-heatwave. There will be a lull when the rain arrives at 10pm. "It looks set to be the hottest day of the year." He said Sunday will see highs of 21 degrees with a cloudy start. How are you spending your weekend? Send us your sunny selfies and pictures to newsdesk@derbytelegraph.co.uk and comment below!

International Cuisine Day out to tempt Derby diners today

July 12, 2014, 2:02 am

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RESTAURANTS in Derby's St Peters Quarter will today be treating visitors to a host of tempting tasters from their menus as part of the area's first International Cuisine Day. The event has been organised to help encourage visitors to the area and entice them to try their diverse menus. Restaurant staff are looking forward to offering visitors some tasty treats at the event which runs from 12noon - 3pm. Restaurants taking part include Papaya Thai, in Green Lane, as well as the nearby Mogul restaurant, in Green Lane, which has been established for more than 18 years and offers Bangladeshi and Indian dishes.

Vote for your Baby or Toddler of the Year

July 12, 2014, 3:00 am

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voting in this year's Baby and Toddler of the Year will begin next week with a bumper 20-page supplement in Monday's edition of the Derby Telegraph.

The special photographic supplement will feature nearly 900 children aged up to five years – more than ever before and compared to 700 last year.

Readers are invited to vote for their favourite children in the four categories – up to nine months; ten to 18 months; 19 months to 35 months; and three to five years – using the in-paper coupons. The first will be in Monday's supplement.

It couldn't be easier to vote, simply cut out the voting coupons, fill in the child's name and unique identification number, then send in the coupons.

In each batch of voting coupons, which appear every day, a voting registration form is required.

Voting registration forms will appear every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the voting period until Saturday, August 16. Then the number of children will be reduced to 80 finalists.

A total of £3,000 is up for grabs in this year's competition, with each category winner taking home £500 and the overall winner claiming the coveted trophy, as either Baby or Toddler of the Year, and an additional £1,000.

Four-year-old Kelsie Smith was the overall winner of the Telegraph's competition last year. Her mum, Elaine Smallwood, of Wilmington Avenue, Alvaston, said the money would be invested into Kelsie's future, for university or college fees.

Jim Boam, Derby Telegraph promotions coordinator, said, "It's always nice to see the smiling faces of our entrants. This year is no exception, with so many wonderful children beaming from our pages.

"We're really pleased with the response to this year's competition."

Derby food hygiene ratings: Four stars

July 12, 2014, 3:00 am

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MORE than 60 food premises in Derby achieved four out of five marks in recent hygiene inspections. The majority of the 245 places visited – 59 per cent - notched up five stars while 25 per cent of takeaways, restaurants and shops were one mark off a full house. Later today we will reveal the places that achieved three out of five and tomorrow you can find out which only notched up two, one or zero marks. The places which were judged four out of five: Five Lamps Pub, Duffield Road; Abbey Street Mini Superstore, Abbey Street; Cavendish Kebabs, Stenson Road; Imperial Kitchen, Devonshire Drive; Rethink at Derwent Lodge, Beaufort Street; Shabir Tandoori, Pear Tree Road; Yummy, Abingdon Street; Harvey Road Post Office and Manns Mini Market, Harvey Road; Yum Yums, Osmaston Road; Alvaston Kebabs, London Road; Ask Italian, Market Place; Dunns River Diner, Pear Tree Road; Chakras Grill, Pear Tree Road; R G Stafford Ltd, Western Road; Big Breakfast, Station Road; Terrys Butchers, St Thomas Road; Kingsway Fish Bar, Humbleton Drive; Ashgate Primary School, Ashbourne Road; Vicarage Stores, Vicarage Road; YMCA Cafe, London Road; City Snackers, City Road; Mc Fee's, Arthur Street; The Tavern, Nottingham Road; Burton Lodge Nursing Home, Burton Road; Greggs, Osmaston Road; The Bay Marie, Ascot Drive; The Mallard Beefeater, Southmead Way; Antibos, Midland Road; Pizza Plaza, Blagreaves Lane; Ring Road Service Station and Londis, Osmaston Park Road; Mitie 'Moor Lane E1' (Rolls-Royce), Moor Lane; Princes Food Store, Princes Street; 3 Chefs, Nottingham Road; Mix Potraviny, Princes Street; Chellaston Butchers, Derby Road; J H Lockhart, Burton Road; Royal Manor Nursing Home, Uttoxeter Road; The Corner Pin, Swarkestone Road; R G Chambers and Son, Clarence Road; Five Stars Kitchen, Park Farm Centre; Candy Junction, Intu Derby; St Georges Catholic VA Primary School, Uplands Avenue; Masala Night, Mayfield Road; Quenchers, Blagreaves Lane; A38 Woodlands, Burton Road; Baguette Station, St Peters Street; Eastern European Mini Market, Normanton Road; NZCA Luncheon Club, Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane; Pride Park Day Nursery, Royal Scot Way; Bizzy Kidz, Burton Road; The Excelsior Restaurant, Becket Street; Empire Tandoori, Chapel Street; Pizza Nites, Chapel Side; Number 5, George Street; Alvaston & Crewton Mens Social Club, Trent Street; Londis, Harrison Street; Sunnyhill Off-Licence and General Store, Sunnyhill Avenue; Derby Lane Stores, Derby Lane; Ivy House, Whitaker Road; Quatties, Normanton Road; Subway, Normanton Road.

Tributes paid to young South Derbyshire cricketer Charlie Veale who died suddenly

July 12, 2014, 3:10 am

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TRIBUTES have been made following the "sad and devastating" death of a 21-year-old South Derbyshire cricketer. Charlie Veale, who played for Lullington Park Cricket Club, died yesterday. He is believed to have died after suffering a stroke. His death is the third tragedy to hit the club in less than a year. In April, Keith Poynton, father of Derbyshire wicketkeeper Tom, was killed in a car crash near Drakelow, while the fiancée of one of the club's players died just before Christmas. Dave Fern, chairman of Lullington Park, said: "This is an absolute tragedy. He was with the club from Kwik Cricket through to some first team games. He could do anything. "He was a gentle, nice, and good guy. There has been a massive outpouring of grief at the club and through local cricket which underlines how popular and loved he was. "Grown men have been in tears, which is not something you see often." Mr Fern said all of the clubs matches this weekend will be postponed. He said: "The league has given us emergency postponement. Some lads will meet up today and have a pint and a catch up to remember him. "I will remember Charlie as he was. A larger than life character and the Charlie we all knew and loved. "It is quite devastating." Mr Fern said the club has been through a lot. He said: "They say these things come in threes and this is a year we will be glad to see the back of. "Our first thoughts now have to be with his family and to look after them."

Police on lookout for "naked cyclist" in Derbyshire

July 12, 2014, 3:14 am

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POLICE are on the lookout for a "naked cyclist" who was reported to be riding in Derbyshire this morning. Officers said they were called to the A6 between Rowsley and Bakewell after receiving a call from a member of the public at 7.55am. A spokesman for Derbyshire police said officers had been patrolling the road but had not found anybody.

Scarecrow trail starts in West Hallam today

July 12, 2014, 3:49 am

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An annual scarecrow trail has started today with more than 70 scarecrows on display in West Hallam. The creations will be on display until next Friday July 18. Trail leaflets are available from 39 The Village. All money raised goes to local charities.

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Jail for banned Chaddesden motorist who drove while over drink-drive limit

July 12, 2014, 4:45 am

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A BANNED motorist who drove a car while over the drink-drive limit has been jailed.

Gary Morton, of Albemarle Road, Chaddesden, was caught driving over the limit on the street where he lives on May 15.

The 45-year-old admitted drink-driving and driving when disqualified and with no insurance and was jailed for 18 weeks. Magistrates in Derby said they sent him to prison because of his "appalling driving record" and he was a persistent offender.

They also ordered him to be banned from driving for five years.

Loom band dress reaches £170,000 on eBay

July 12, 2014, 5:01 am

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A DRESS made from loom bands has got ebay customers going loopy as bids soar to £170,000. The piece of clothing, which appears to have been made from thousands of multicoloured rubber bands, has so far had 137 bids. And there is still time for the price of the garment to go up, as the sale does not end until Tuesday. The item's location is listed as the town of Prestatyn, in Denbighshire, Wales.

Vandal jailed among cases dealt with by Derby magistrates

July 12, 2014, 5:30 am

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STEPHEN Brooks, of Wolverley Grange, Alvaston, was fined £600, ordered to pay £85 costs, a £60 victim surcharge and had his licence endorsed with six points for failing to give the police information about who was driving a vehicle believed to be involved in an offence in Ripley on or after January 21.

SHOLA Aziegbe, 43, of Wood Road, Chaddesden, was fined £400, ordered to pay £35 costs, a £40 victim surcharge, and had his license endorsed with six points for driving without insurance in Osmaston Park Road on December 27 last year.

TAMZIN Beard, 18, of Cambrian Way, Swadlincote, was fined £67, ordered to pay £35 costs, a £20 victim surcharge and had her license endorsed with six penalty points for speeding in Union Road, Swadlincote, on February 24.

DOMINIK Pawlak, 24, of Arundel Street, Derby, was jailed for 10 weeks for three counts of criminal damage on December 13 and June 21 and failing to surrender to custody on December 24.

Derby City Council leader Ranjit Banwait looks for 'radical plan' to sort out congestion

July 12, 2014, 6:40 am

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NEARLY a million pounds given to Derby City Council by the Government to help tackle congestion has been criticised as a "drop in the ocean" by the authority's leader.

Councillor Ranjit Banwait said that "beggars can't be choosers" but that more radical thinking and investment is needed to properly deal with the issue.

The Department for Transport has granted the council £961,000 to help it continue its Connected scheme, aimed at promoting sustainable transport and cutting congestion.

It is intended to help fund the £8,968,000 cost of the scheme for the 2015-16 financial year.

The Government said it was giving £440 million to local authorities to fund sustainable transport schemes. It had previously provided £4.9 million for the running of the Connected project since September 2012.

Since then, the scheme has helped with the creation of the new city centre cycle hub, Park Bikeworks, and engaging with businesses to work out ways of getting staff to work in a sustainable way.

A total of £89,000 in grants has been given to nine local businesses to help with this, with the firms spending another £128,000 on the projects. The latest cash will pay for more of the same.

Mr Banwait said: "What we will be able to do with the cash is nothing radical. It's what we've been doing before. We've got a lot of people coming from outside the city to work in Derby, which is great for the economy, but is clogging up the roads.

"We need a radical plan for Derby and that means better and more park and rides.

"And if we are going to get people to take the bus from Long Eaton to Derby their route has got to be separated so they are not competing with everyone else. There's got to be an incentive."

Mr Banwait said the Government should see spending on projects like this as a "good investment".

The rest of the cash for Connected in 2015-16 will come from other sources, including developers.

Baroness Kramer, the Minister of State for Transport, said of the grants: "We want more people to choose to travel in a way that cuts congestion and carbon, delivering economic and environmental benefits.

"This funding will make that choice easier for millions of people across the country, delivering new sustainable transport schemes throughout England."

Intu Derby: Plans for drive-in movie on top of its car park

July 12, 2014, 6:50 am

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Shopping centre Intu Derby has revealed plans for a drive-in movie on the top floor of its car park. It announced the plans on its Facebook page today and is appealing for people to decide the first movie to be played. The options are Dirty Dancing, Grease, Mamma Mia, Sky Fall and Top Gun. Votes close at 9am on Monday morning.