Revealed! New Orange Tree bar comes to Derby

August 10, 2016, 3:30 am

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Derby's vibrant Cathedral Quarter will welcome a new Orange Tree bar with a friendly, independent atmosphere when it opens its doors next month. Orange Tree, which has six sites across the East Midlands already, will occupy the former Bar Five building in George Street, off Friar Gate in Derby city centre. It is expected to open on Friday, September 23. Managing director, Gareth Smith, "I was brought up in Ingleby so I'm actually a Derby lad. I opened my first bank account aged 14 in...

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Concerns for missing Derby 16-year-old

August 10, 2016, 3:51 am

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Concerns are growing for a missing Derby teenager who was last seen five days ago.Derbyshire police said 16-year-old Brandon O'Brian was last seen in Aston-on-Trent on the morning of Friday, August 5. Officers say that Brandon has links to Alfreton, Swadlincote, Chellaston and Coalville.He is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall, of a slim build and has dark brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark grey zip-up hoody and dark grey tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with information on Brandon's...

After Adam Peaty's Rio success, here are four Derbyshire homes...

August 10, 2016, 3:52 am

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After City of Derby swimmer Adam Peaty brought home the Olympic Gold this week, we've been hunting for properties which boast their own swimming pool, perfect for your budding swimmers. But they're not all for millionaires - the cheapest we've found on the market in Derbyshire will set you back £330,000. Prepare yourself for some serious house envy with this line-up:1. 5-bedroom bungalow, Horsley Woodhouse This five-bedroom detached bungalow in Golden Valley, Horsley Woodhouse, boasts a...

Bombardier's £1bn Derby contract - why YOU'RE to thank!

August 10, 2016, 5:24 am

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Bombardier's new £1 billion deal which would secure 1,000 jobs into the 2020s in Derby was testament to the way the city rallied around the company and its workforce when it appeared doomed five years ago, said Dame Margaret Beckett. The railway manufacturer's era in Derby was on the brink when it failed in a bid to secure work building trains for the Thameslink line in 2011 and the Derby Telegraph spearheaded a campaign to save the jobs of its workers in the city. And Dame Margaret,...

Derby man says burnt-out car left for eight days is 'absolutely...

August 10, 2016, 5:31 am

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A Derby man says it is "absolutely disgusting" that a burnt-out car has been left abandoned on a city road for more than a week.Police say they reported the car to the city council - who are responsible for taking it away - one day after the August 1 fire, but it's still there.The silver car – which police believe could be stolen and comes from Leicestershire – has a scorched front while the surface of Sinfin road in front of it is covered in pieces of burnt debris.Richard...

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August 10, 2016, 6:00 am

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A petition has been launched to have postboxes painted gold in honour of City of Derby swimmer Adam Peaty. More than 500 people have already signed the petition which seeks to recognise the Uttoxeter swimmer's gold medal in the 100m breaststroke final on Sunday at the Rio Olympics games. It calls for a few postboxes in Uttoxeter to be painted gold and it will be delivered to East Staffordshire Borough Council when it reaches 1,000 signatures. It has been set up by Darren Mears, who wrote:...

Akhtar Javeed murder trial jury shown suspected getaway car

August 10, 2016, 7:21 am

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A trial into the death of Birmingham businessman Akhtar Javeed has been shown CCTV footage of the suspected getaway car, which had been seen making trips to and from Derby on the night of Mr Javeed's death. Lemar Wali, 18, of Osmaston Park Road, Derby, and Suraj Mistry, 26, of Laundon Way, Leicester, are charged with murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and possession of a handgun with intent to cause threat or harm following the death of catering business boss Akhtar Javeed. Asif...

Derby man Leons Simains is missing from his Normanton home

August 10, 2016, 7:24 am

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Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing Derby man who has not been seen for three days. Leons Simains, 40, was last seen at his home address, in St Giles Road, Normanton. Mr Simains is described as white, 5ft 3ins tall with a bald head. Officers say he was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded top, black cap, black top and black jogging bottoms. Anyone with information on Mr Simains' whereabouts is being asked to contact Derbyshire police on 101.READ MORE: See other missing...

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August 10, 2016, 8:11 am

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Bombardier worker Nick Jellyman celebrated his 35th anniversary at the company with the news that both he and his son's futures were secure.The Derby-based train-maker won a deal worth £1 billion to make 660 carriages for the East Anglia rail franchise, securing 1,000 jobs in Derby into the 2020s.Nick and his son Kane are the third and fourth generations of the Jellyman family to work for the firm and were delighted to hear they could continue the legacy into the future. Nick, 51, of...

Brave the Shave: Two Long Eaton women shave their heads to raise...

August 10, 2016, 8:37 am

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Two brave women who have worked with each other for more than 20 years have shaved their heads together to raise thousands of pounds for a cancer charity.The courageous duo were joined by scores of DHL warehouse staff in Long Eaton who cheered them on and emptied their pockets.All the money raised by manager Maxine Rawling and stock handler Brenda Allen will be matched by their bosses – bringing the expected total to more than £2,000.IN OTHER NEWS: Bombardier's £1bn Derby...

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August 10, 2016, 10:22 am

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Throughout the years there have been some key dates in Derby's industrial history – none more so than May 30, 1839.That was the day the first train steamed into Derby from Nottingham. It was an event that would change the town forever. Thousands of jobs would go on to be created on the railways and from all the associated industries and services.Around the same time as trains first started running out of Derby, the city started to make trains. The Derby railway works comprised a number of...

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August 10, 2016, 10:30 am

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The weekend is almost upon us and there are lots of things to do and events to go to in Derby and beyond. We've pulled together a guide to some of the events you could enjoy on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can also explore our what's on section for more events here. Star Wars at Markeaton Park The force will be with you on Saturday night at Markeaton Park when they put on an open-air showing of The Force Awakens. The big-screen blockbuster starts at 9pm with tickets costing...

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August 10, 2016, 10:43 am

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A controversial piece of art costing £50,000 will be installed at The Spot, Derby, as part of its £1.2 million revamp. The price has caused many to blame Derby City Council for wasting public money. But is that fair? We've looked into it.Q: What's all the fuss about?A: The art work involves a set of stainless steel rings which will form part of the revamp, aimed at "modernising and refreshing" The Spot. There will also be a low wall containing a timeline of Derby's history....

Inquest into death of Derbyshire trainee teacher set to move...

August 10, 2016, 11:15 am

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The inquest into the death of Derbyshire trainee teacher Ryan Wilkinson - who died after being hit by a train - will enter its fourth day on Thursday, when the jury will hear the coroner's summing-up in the case at a different venue.The court, which had been sitting at Derby and Derbyshire Coroner's Court, in Mansfield Road, Derby and had been expected to only last three days, will move to the coroner's court in Chesterfield because the Derby venue is booked for another inquest.After two days of...

Aldi Special Buys for Thursday - and a sneak peek at Sunday's

August 10, 2016, 11:20 am

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Aldi customers are being treated to some great deals on homeware this week - and there is a special treat for Great British Bake Off fans ahead of the new series. A new store will be coming to Derby soon and public exhibitions are planned to keep residents in the loop.In the meantime, you can still pick up Specialbuys at the two stores in Derby and online and give shoppers the chance to enjoy exclusive offers on homewares, electricals, DIY and clothing. A new range of Specialbuys is released...

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'Derby city centre is becoming better and better - with more to...

August 10, 2016, 12:08 pm

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There has been much debate over recent weeks regarding the challenges and opportunities for Derby and, in particular, our city centre. Here David Williams, chairman of Derby Renaissance Board and partner and chairman of Geldards, gives his perspective. This is first time I have written to a newspaper – maybe it is the first time I have been motivated to do so. The reason for my motivation is that the subject matter is something that I care greatly about from both a personal and a...

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August 10, 2016, 12:46 pm

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It's been a great 24 hours for Derby train-maker Bombardier, following the news that it has landed a £1 billion deal with the new franchisee of the East Anglia rail franchise. On Wednesday morning, the Department for Transport announced that Abellio had won the right to operate the East Anglia rail franchise.And as part of the deal, Abellio will be ordering 660 new carriages from Bombardier to replace the aging rolling stock that is currently operating on the East Anglia network. The...

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August 10, 2016, 1:00 pm

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Derby actor Nick Preston is set to return to our screens in the cast of a prime-time BBC1 show.Allenton lad Nick Preston will be on the telly once again this autumn in his role as Mansfield Mike in the popular military drama Our Girl. The 20-year-old will join Michelle Keegan from Coronation Street and Luke Pasqualino who played D'Artagnan in The Musketeers.IN OTHER NEWS: Derby man says burnt-out car left for eight days is 'absolutely disgusting'Nick told the Derby Telegraph he enjoyed returning...

A38 in Derby blocked for several hours due to this car fire

August 10, 2016, 1:17 pm

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Part of the A38 in Derby was blocked for more than three hours on Wednesday evening following a fire involving a car. According to traffic company Inrix, the A38 was initially blocked in both directions between Palm Court Island and Markeaton Island. This was later reduced to only one lane being closed bit congestion tailed back at one point to the Little Eaton Island and the Coxbench junction. It is lane one (of two) which was closed, towards Markeaton Park. Part of the road was reopened at...

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August 10, 2016, 2:00 pm

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A Captain Jack Sparrow look-a-like gave his girlfriend the "best day" of her life when he proposed to her at a Derbyshire pirate event.Wayne Truman surprised Sarah Page by getting down on one knee at the Matlock Bath Pirate Mutiny event in front of family and friends.The 41-year-old who was dressed as the Pirates of the Caribbean star had even managed to get Sarah's mother, who is poorly and struggles to walk, to the occasion without Sarah knowing. And once he popped the question...