Is Derby going to get its promised heatwave next week?

August 14, 2016, 4:32 am

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Have you got out the suncream, fans and cooling drinks out in Derby, or have a trip to the seaside booked, ready for the coming week's promised heatwave? Well, you might want to think twice, because it seems the weather is not playing ball and there are not going to be the predicted 30C plus temperatures. Temperatures could still reach a warm 25C on Wednesday, before cooling off again with a threat of thundery showers on Thursday. Weather experts are blaming high pressure in parts of the UK...

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August 14, 2016, 5:43 am

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People living in Derby may not appreciate how hard it is to spell the name of our city but, according to Travelodge, it is a challenging five-letter word. The hotel chain has revealed that Derby is the fourth misspelt city by people who log on to its website looking to book a room - with Darby, Derbie and Darbie as the most common alternatives. READ MORE: Ten bizarre items left behind at Derby hotelsTravelodge completed a travel audit and found that around 20% of location entries are misspelt....

Seven great photos which sum up Star Wars in Markeaton Park

August 14, 2016, 5:58 am

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A fine summer's evening and an exciting sci-fi film were the perfect ingredients for dozens of Derby people who opted for an outdoor screening at the craft village in Markeaton Park.Star Wars: The Force Awakens inspired some people to dress up as their favourite characters including Joshua Potter, 11, The Force Awakens, rated one of the best films of the last 12 months, was being presented by Derby Live and Quad in the newly refurbished craft village at Markeaton Park..Brandishing a legendary...

11 photos which show the changing face of St Peter's Street, the...

August 14, 2016, 7:31 am

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We all have memories of growing up in Derby but, because we were all born in different decades, we have lots of different recollections to share with each other. Did your grandparents tell you stories about the city (or town as it was then) from their childhood? These photos from the past 100 years may prove some of those stories were true! Of course, for some, these views of Derby will be unfamiliar - but perhaps that makes them more interesting. We take a look at some photos from Derby...

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August 14, 2016, 8:55 am

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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. Some people have been labelling Derby as "a dump" but, earlier this week, David Williams, chairman of Derby Renaissance Board and partner and chairman of Geldards, gave his perspective on how Derby is getting better and better as a city.Here, former Derby Telegraph features writer and long-time columnist Anton Rippon lists 20 reasons to be proud to come...

Winning Derby Food and Drink Award boosted Bean Caffé...

August 14, 2016, 9:00 am

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The owner of a Derby cafe which bagged a prestigious award says the recognition has contributed to the establishment's continued success.The Bean Caffé won the Best Cafe category in Derby's Food and Drink Awards last year and owner Sarah Pritchard said it allowed her cafe to stand out.The 55-year-old, who shared the award with her 25-year-old co-worker and daughter Olivia, said: "When you win an award its brilliant. The fact that Derby recognises smaller, independent companies is...

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August 14, 2016, 9:01 am

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A teenager who was left seriously injured after a city centre attack said it was a "totally pointless" act. Tom Meehan has been released from the Royal Derby Hospital after suffering a cracked skull and broken jaw when he was attacked by a gang in the early hours of Thursday morning. The 19-year-old was found in Becketwell Lane by a passing police officer at around 3.50am. Tom's mother said he was attacked after trying to stop his friend from being hassled inside the nearby...

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August 14, 2016, 10:00 am

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Olympian athlete Jessica Ennis-Hill has been named the latest president of the Chatsworth Country Fair as the Derbyshire estate prepares to embark on hosting the event for the 35th year. The heptathlete, who has been competing all weekend in Rio, will open the event at the Chatsworth estate on September 2 on her return from the Olympics and will be meeting and greeting stallholders and visitors at the fair with husband Andy and son Reggie.Jessica, who is from Sheffield, said: "I have always...

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Plans unveiled to revamp Audley Centre in Derby

August 14, 2016, 11:00 am

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A major housing and retail scheme to transform an area of Derby and add 'vibrancy' to the city centre has been unveiled.The revamp will see 48 apartments built above the existing shops at the Audley Centre, which is located at the corner of St Peter's Street and East Street. New shop fronts will also be introduced to the businesses below to improve the appearance of the building. The plans have been drawn up by commercial property investment company Steamrock Capital and if the plans are...

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August 14, 2016, 11:15 am

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There is a chance to take a look around one of the oldest photographic studios in Derby – and possibly the world – next month.WW Winter, in Midland Road, is throwing open its doors to the public in a series of free heritage tours taking place on September 8, and 10, ahead of celebrating its 150th anniversary next year.The place is rich in history and a massive archiving project, supported by a National Lottery grant, is currently underway after boxes of glass negatives dating back to...

Alton Towers Smiler crash victim hits back at trolls

August 14, 2016, 11:18 am

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A victim of the Alton Towers Smiler crash has launched a stinging response to social media bullies who mocked her for doing a lingerie shoot.University of Derby student Vicky Balch posed for pictures in lingerie with her prosthetic leg last month and, after receiving "nasty comments", has stripped off again for boxing-themed pictures in the Sunday Mirror. Speaking to the newspaper, the 21-year-old said: "I dread to think how different it could be for a disabled person who doesn't...

Derby hospitals' trust is continuing to miss A&E and cancer...

August 14, 2016, 12:00 pm

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The organisation that runs Derby's two hospitals is continuing to miss A&E and cancer waiting time targets, with its figures below the national average.Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust missed the A&E waiting time target by almost 6% in June. The target set is for 95% of patients to be waiting less than four hours from arrival to discharge, admission or transfer. The trust also missed the target that 85% of patients with an urgent cancer referral should begin treatment within...

7 things to do with the kids in Derbyshire this week

August 14, 2016, 1:00 pm

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We're halfway through the school summer holidays and so you may be running out of ideas of things to do with the kids to keep them entertained.But never fear, we have got a list of seven things to do this week in Derbyshire to stop the kids from moaning about being bored.The weather is set to be warm this week with temperatures predicted to reach a warm 25C on Wednesday, before cooling off again with a threat of thundery showers on Thursday. So it's a good opportunity to get out into the great...

Derbyshire locations for mobile speed cameras revealed

August 14, 2016, 2:00 pm

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Are you heading out on a journey in Derbyshire next week? Here's where Derbyshire police say the mobile speed cameras will be until Sunday, August 21:B6056 EckingtonA511 SwadlincoteA6007 HeanorA608 HeanorA608 ShipleyA511 SwadlincoteA5111 RayneswayLondon Road, DerbyB5010 ShardlowA52 BrailsfordA609 Stanley CommonA6007 Codnor to HeanorB5023 Duffield to WirksworthB6057 UnstoneB6049 BradwellB600 Nottingham Road, AlfretonA608 SmalleyA609 Stanley CommonHearthcote Road, SwadlincoteA6005 Draycott to...

Almost £2,000 raised for "killed" Derbyshire...

August 15, 2016, 4:00 am

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A family left distraught after their cat was "strung up and beaten to death" have been astonished after people raised almost £2,000 for its cremation and memorial box.The death of three-year-old Leo, a ginger tom cat, has sparked outrage on social media, with its family's Facebook post calling for help to track the alleged killers being shared more than 51,000 times.He was found dead in Riddings Park with a rope tied around him. Owner Katie Dowler-Chell, 31, of Riddings, said he...

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Don't give up on Derby's Becketwell and leave it to the thugs,...

August 15, 2016, 4:33 am

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The latest violent attack in the city centre has prompted Derby Telegraph writer Anton Rippon to give a personal view on why he thinks it is a less safe place than in his childhood. IT is becoming a common sight: police "crime scene" tape closing off part of Derby's city centre. After another serious assault in the early hours of the morning, Derbeians are becoming quite used to the subsequent disruption of streets being temporarily impassable and buses having to make detours while a...

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August 15, 2016, 4:50 am

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It's been a fantastic week for Team GB at the Rio Olympic Games - with the mammoth medal haul this year we wondered if it had inspired any Derby Telegraph readers to embark on a new career in sports.So far, Team GB has brought in 38 medals - 15 gold, 16 silver, and seven bronze - leaving them second in the table only to the USA. Usain Bolt claimed a record-breaking third 100m title on GB's best day at an overseas Olympics.If you're considering making the leap, a career in sports can be very...

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August 15, 2016, 5:00 am

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Thank you for visiting our live traffic service on Monday, August 15, we were here bringing you all the latest travel news on Derbyshire's roads, motorways and railways as you made your journey in and around our county. We will be bringing our traffic service to you every day to help make your journey more straightforward. We will also keep you updated on roadworks in the area, so you can know what to expect when you're travelling in Derbyshire. If you know of any delays or incidents on the...

Chaddesden Jubilee Club raises £150k for charity - just by...

August 15, 2016, 6:48 am

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Members of a Derby social club are celebrating after raising a staggering £150,000 for good causes - just by playing charity bingo.The amazing sum has been raised by bingo players at the "warm, friendly, welcoming" Chaddesden Jubilee Club over the past 12 years.Each Saturday night, up to 180 patrons attend the Chaddesden Lane club and as well as playing bingo and enjoying a weekly stage act, they play one game of charity bingo. Club president Ron Moorhouse said: "We have...

Pokemon Go: Hundreds are playing craze at Derby Cathedral

August 15, 2016, 7:00 am

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Derby Cathedral has invited hundreds of Pokemon Go players take a Pik-achu inside the building as it embraces the craze.The cathedral, in Iron Gate, Derby, has been designated as a gym in the game which means it is the scene of battles between other players. The craze, which has swept the world, has been welcomed by bosses at the cathedral, as it has seen an increase in people taking an interest in what goes on there. Dr Alex Rock, who is Derby Cathedral's development officer, is a big fan of...