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August 11, 2016, 4:00 am

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A teenager is in hospital with a cracked skull after an assault in Derby city centre early today. Police say a 19-year-old man was with a friend in Fever, in the Wardwick, at around 3am this morning, when an argument broke out with a group of people. Here is how we reported the details this morning. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire police said: "The man and his friend left the bar but were followed by the group, who assaulted the pair. The man was knocked to the floor and suffered a...

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August 11, 2016, 4:22 am

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Private tutors are getting ready to move in to a new premises after controversial plans for a micropub were scrapped.Proposals to transform the Littleover dentist into a pub were approved by Derby City Council in July but residents had challenged them with 11 objection letters and a 22-strong petition. Now the businessman behind the plan is expected to sign a contract next week allowing a private tutoring service to move in.Owner of The Tutoring Room, Ellie Partington, said she was excited to...

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August 11, 2016, 4:37 am

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Cloud cover over Derby tonight is likely to make it tricky to spot the spectacular Perseid meteor shower.But the Met Office and Royal Astronomical Society say all is not lost.Although Thursday night and Friday morning have been touted as the best time to see the shooting stars in the night sky, a Met Office spokeswoman said there would be another good opportunity at the weekend.The shower, expected to be visible to some degree until August 24, is actually made up of debris falling from the tail...

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August 11, 2016, 5:00 am

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Bloodstock Open Air – the heavy metal music festival at Catton Park in Derbyshire – kicks off today, with headline acts Mastodon, Slayer and Twisted Sister.The gates to Catton Park opened today and there is music on the Sophie Lancaster Stage from Sublime Eyes, Karybdis, Sumer, Psykosis and Phil Campbell's All Starr Band. But the metal begins in earnest tomorrow and Twisted Sister bring the night to a close on the Ronny James Dio Stage – with what will be their last ever UK...

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August 11, 2016, 6:25 am

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Today's major news stories have been the assault of a 19-year-old in Derby city centre which left him with a cracked skull and the continuing trial of a Derby man accused of murder, which today saw dramatic video footage.Thank you for visiting the Derby Telegraph's news blog on Thursday, August 11. Come back tomorrow to keep up with the latest news as it breaks. Every day, we provide you with latest travel and traffic news, Derbyshire weather bulletins and any other news which we think you...

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August 11, 2016, 6:42 am

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The jury at an inquest into the death of a trainee teacher who died when he was struck by a train have been sent out to decide their verdicts. Ryan Wilkinson had been on a placement at Shardlow Primary School when he died on February 4.The previous evening police had received an allegation that Mr Wilkinson had inappropriately touched a child. On the morning of his death, the school's headteacher told Mr Wilkinson that an allegation had been made against him and police were coming to talk to...

Travellers evicted from Littleover, Derby, say police

August 11, 2016, 6:54 am

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A large group of travellers has been evicted from land in Derby, according to police. Officers say a group of 23 caravans with 23 vehicles arrived on land off Burghley Way, off Rykneld Road, in Littleover, on Sunday night. An eviction operation which involved a large number of police officers was carried out on Thursday morning. A spokeswoman from Derbyshire Police said: "We've been assisting bailiffs with the eviction of some travellers from land off Burghley Way."She added:...

Five Derby firms that failed to pay staff minimum wage 'named and...

August 11, 2016, 7:05 am

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A number of Derby employers have appeared on a list which "names and shames" companies that failed to pay their workers the National Minimum Wage. Out of the list of 198 UK employers published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, five are in Derby. They include a takeaway, a hair salon and a nursing home. A total of 431 people were underpaid across all five companies – with the businesses owing them more than £40,000 in total. This is the...

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August 11, 2016, 9:04 am

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The trial of an 18-year-old from Derby accused of murder during a failed warehouse raid has been shown chilling footage which captures the final moments of murdered Birmingham businessman Akhtar Javeed. The video shows the moment gunmen raided a Digbeth business where owner Akhtar Javeed was shot dead. Mr Javeed, who ran Direct Source, in Rea Street South, Digbeth, was killed by a gunshot wound to the neck on February 3. Two men are currently on trial for his murder. Lemar Wali, of Osmaston...

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August 11, 2016, 9:57 am

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A jury at an inquest into the death of a trainee teacher has ruled that Derbyshire police should have conducted a more timely arrest after allegations of "inappropriate touching" were made against him. Ryan Wilkinson, 22, had been on a placement at Shardlow Primary School when he died on February 4. The previous evening, police had received an allegation that Mr Wilkinson had inappropriately touched a child.On the morning of his death, the school's headteacher told Mr Wilkinson that an...

Derby assault victim found by police patrol

August 11, 2016, 10:03 am

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A 19-year-old man who was found with a cracked skull in Derby was discovered by a police patrol, the Derbyshire force has revealed.Becketwell Lane was cordoned off for most of the morning today after the man was attacked following an argument in the city nightclub Fever, in Wardwick.But Derbyshire police revealed the man was found by patrolling officers at about 3.50am. He was found on the floor and told them he had been assaulted. Business owners in neighbouring Victoria Street had expressed...

Derby's East Midlands Trains tops customer satisfaction table

August 11, 2016, 10:39 am

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Derby train operator East Midlands Trains has topped a national league table for customer satisfaction.The firm, which operates services between Derby and London, as well as a number of other local routes, has been named the UK's best train operator in the most recent UK Customer Satisfaction Index.The index, which is published twice a year by the Institute of Customer Service, looks at customer satisfaction across a range of transport sectors, including train operators, coach firms, airlines...

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August 11, 2016, 10:56 am

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Internationally recognised grime artist Eyez has released a new single with Derby rapper Lox.The track is called Fly Away and was put together by renowned Derby producer Baza. It follows the previous Eyez and Baza previous collaboration What's Real, which racked up more than 11,000 listeners online.Eyez has attracted international media attention – including an article in New York's world-famous Interview magazine – and has a loyal following in Derby.READ MORE: Derby rapper Elijah...

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August 11, 2016, 11:30 am

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Do you know this man? Police want to speak to him as part of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault on a Derbyshire teenager. Officers from Staffordshire Police said the 17-year-old victim was waiting for a bus on New Street, Burton, when she was approached by a man on Friday, July 8, at around 7.15pm. A spokesman for the force said: "The suspect, who smelt of alcohol, tried to hug and kiss the victim and then followed her on board the bus, the 8.05pm Midlands Classic to Newhall,...

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August 11, 2016, 11:38 am

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Derby's new luxury penthouses with a stunning panoramic view of Derby city centre are set to be launched next month – and we have an exclusive look inside. Set opposite the Intu centre, these four apartments boast terraces that overlook Derby Theatre, the Arena, iPro Stadium and the railway station. Developers are aiming at the high-end of the market and have their sights set on footballers and affluent professionals – we estimate they'll be forking out around £300,000 for...

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August 11, 2016, 11:46 am

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A group of travellers say they have pitched up at Moorways car park, after moving on from land in Littleover. More than 20 caravans have taken up residence on Moorways car park, but say they will be moving on tomorrow morning. Patrick Kyle, from Ireland, says he is travelling with a large group of family members for the summer, with plans to visit Leeds and Manchester before heading back to Ireland for the winter. Mr Kyle said: "We got here this morning, but we'll probably be leaving...

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August 11, 2016, 11:55 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. Deputy council leader Martin Rawson defended the council's decision to push ahead with the project - and stressed that the money is not coming from the council's coffers. Cllr Rawson said: "The Spot was quite a rundown area, not a very pleasant area for people to spend time....

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August 11, 2016, 12:01 pm

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The big (inflatable) screen comes to Markeaton Park in Derby this weekend for two outdoor movie events. The 90s romantic classic Ghost and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, rated one of the best films of the last 12 months, are being presented by Derby Live and Quad in the newly refurbished craft village at Markeaton Park. Ghost will be shown on Friday night followed by Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Saturday night. The screenings start at 9pm. A Derby Live spokesman said: "It will be the...

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August 11, 2016, 12:45 pm

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The coroner at the inquest into the death of a trainee teacher said he would write to police chiefs in Derbyshire over his concern at how the force handled an investigation into him. Ryan Wilkinson, 22, had been on a placement at Shardlow Primary School when he died after being struck by a train at Long Eaton train station on February 4 last year. The previous evening, police had received an allegation that Mr Wilkinson had inappropriately touched a child. An inquest has been held this week...

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August 11, 2016, 1:47 pm

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IT may be August but Derbyshire County Council is already thinking about snow - and looking for volunteers to help clear it off the roads this winter. The authority is looking for farmers or anyone with ploughing or gritting equipment to "help keep the county's roads on the move" from October through to April next year - a plan which it says will help them in the face of "unprecedented cuts". Under the plans, anyone who volunteers and is approved to sign up to the system will...