Derby Telegraph readers share their memories of Derby Birds...

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READERS of the Derby Telegraph have been sharing their memories of a Birds bakery shop in Derby after news that it had closed down. It was almost 100 years ago that three brothers returned from the First World War and founded Birds the Confectioners in Derby. Today, it is a household name in the region, with 56 stores across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and East Staffordshire. Among the first was a branch in Normanton Road, Derby, which opened in the early 1920s, but,...

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January 3, 2016, 5:34 am

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A MAN fighting for his life in hospital after an alleged New Year's Eve fight was trying to break-up the incident, according to people living nearby. Police cordoned off Maple Tree Court, Victory Road, yesterday and residents said forensic teams spent hours at the scene. Officers said it was thought three people were involved and one man was taken to hospital. A spokesman for the police said: "The man is sedated and in a critical condition. Witnesses should call 101." He...

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January 3, 2016, 5:47 am

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POLICE are investigating after a car in Derbyshire had its bonnet and roof damaged by someone jumping on it. Officers said the Renault Trafic was parked in Annie's Close, Birchover, near Matlock, when it was targeted. They said it appeared that someone climbed onto the bonnet roof and jumped up and down on it, causing "several deep dents" to the bodywork. Police said the incident happened overnight between Monday, December 28 and the next day. A spokesman for Derbyshire...

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January 3, 2016, 6:02 am

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M1 crash: One lane closed after car hits central reservation

January 3, 2016, 6:33 am

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DERBYSHIRE drivers are being warned after a lane of the M1 was closed following a crash. It happened on the northbound carriageway just before 1pm today. A car crashed into the central reservation of the road near to junction 26 at Bulwell. A spokesman for the Highways England said: "One lane was closed but it is not causing any congestion."A car crashed into the central reservation and is now awaiting recovery. Thankfully, no one was injured." It follows on from an...

Canoeist airlifted to Royal Derby Hospital after incident

January 3, 2016, 6:36 am

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A CANOEIST has been airlifted to the Royal Derby Hospital after an accident. Paramedics, police and firefighters were called to Matlock, at about 1pm, where a man needed treatment. Anyone know what's just happened in Matlock Park? Air ambulance has visited. #Matlock pic.twitter.com/0bFN7spamS— Gadget (@Groundcrew) January 3, 2016 A spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said he was rescued from the River Derwent, near Crown Square, by paramedics. A spokesman said:...

Worker injured in Derby petrol station incident 'too scared to...

January 3, 2016, 6:40 am

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A WORKER who was injured in an alleged armed robbery at a Derby petrol station is "too scared to return to work", according to his friend and colleague. Police said a member of staff suffered minor injuries during the incident, at the Texaco station in Traffic Street, just after midnight on Saturday. Officers cordoned off the petrol station on Saturday morning as part of their investigation. They said one man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Puvee...

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January 3, 2016, 7:24 am

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THIS week's fantastic From The Air photograph was taken from a hot air balloon by Sylvia Hill, a member of Nottingham and Derby Hot Air Balloon Club. But where do you think the picture is of? The answer is... Tissington Hall. Did you get it right? For more details about the Nottingham and Derby Hot Air Balloon Club, telephone 0115 8541028.

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325 Derbyshire workers have lost their jobs at Leaderflush...

January 3, 2016, 8:12 am

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An MP says he has been told 325 Derbyshire workers have lost their jobs at a company which has a base in Langley Mill. Amber Valley MP Nigel Mills said he has been told workers at Leaderflush Shapland were handed redundancy letters on New Year's Eve. He said 82 people who work at the firm's Mansfield branch have also been told the same news. The company supplies bespoke doors, frames and integrated door sets. A statement on the company's website said Richard Michael Hawes and...

Flood warnings issued for Derbyshire

January 3, 2016, 10:35 am

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THE Environment Agency has tonight issued flood alerts for several rivers in DerbyshireFlood alerts, which mean flooding is possible so be alert, have been put in place for the River Derwent and tributaries from Rowsley to the River Trent at Shardlow, the River Erewash, the River Amber, and the River Trent and tributaries in Derbyshire from Newton Solney to Castle Donington.The warnings come as the Met Office revealed that last month was the wettest and warmest December since records began in...

Former Derby head teacher crafts a creative new career

January 4, 2016, 3:00 am

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ALMOST 18 months ago, a well-known Derby head teacher decided to retire but since then has crafted a whole new career for herself.Carmel McKenna was head of St Clare's Special School for 18 years and under her leadership the Mickleover school gained an "outstanding" rating from Ofsted in 2013, following on from the same outcome in 2010.Now her life has taken a different direction after she began to indulge a passion for art that had lain dormant for many years.She has become the proud...

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January 4, 2016, 3:53 am

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ORGANISERS say last Saturday's Darley Parkrun could be the last as they look for a new city venue.More than 150 runners took part in the rain-soaked event, but organisers say they are looking to change the location of the event because of the muddy condition of the park.Parkrun is a free 5km event held on Saturday mornings at venues across the world. Other Parkruns taking place in the area are at West Park, in Long Eaton, and Conkers, in Moira.Ian Schofield, a voluntary organiser for the Darley...

Dangerous fake alcohol warning from Derbyshire trading standards...

January 4, 2016, 5:04 am

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Trading standards officers in Derbyshire are urging people to be vigilant about a new wave of dangerous counterfeit alcohol, which is believed to be circulating in the county.Trading standards is warning that fake vodka and other spirits can not only upset the stomach but cause permanent blindness, kidney or liver problems, cancer and death.The urgent safety advice comes after thousands of litres of fake booze have been confiscated across the UK.The fake vodka contains lethal cocktails of...

Breadsall Priory: Masked robbers threaten staff at Derby hotel

January 4, 2016, 5:14 am

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MASKED men threatened a member of staff during a robbery at a hotel near Derby. Cash and a safe were stolen during the incident at Breadsall Priory in the early hours of Sunday, January 3. A police spokesman said: "At about 1am two men entered the hotel and threatened a member of staff. They stole cash and a safe before making off towards Morley Lane. No one was injured."Both men were wearing skin-coloured masks."One was white, about six feet two inches tall and of...

​Jobs up for grabs at £8m 'hotel style' Derby care home

January 4, 2016, 5:47 am

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A NEW multi-million-pound care home in Derby will hold a recruitment day later this week.Avery Healthcare opened the 74-bedroom development, known as Derby Heights, next to the Nuffield Health Derby Hospital, in Rykneld Road, Littleover, last year.The £8 million project provides residential and respite care alongside specialist dementia care.Home manager Lorraine Ford said: "We have full-time and part-time opportunities in a variety of roles, including carers, senior carers and...

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Eye on the shops: Have a creative 2016 with help from Derby city...

January 4, 2016, 5:58 am

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If you're looking to try something creative this year and want some inspiration, look no further than Derby city centre. There are plenty of great shops in the city offering a range of products to keep you entertained, especially during those rainy days. One place offering some fantastic bargains in the January sales is Ashton Fabrics in Theatre Walk in the Intu centre. The store is offering 50% off an extensive range of fabrics and there is a special offer on rolls of wool. A short walk...

Derbyshire traffic: Six vehicles involved in crash on the A52

January 4, 2016, 6:00 am

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Six vehicles were involved in a collision on the A52 in Derbyshire this morning. Traffic was slow on the road coming into Derby after the accident at Spondon at 7.45am. Drivers were queuing back to Borrowash while the road was cleared. A spokeswoman for Derbyshire police said the incident didn't look "too serious" and that it was "just lots of little shunts". The road, which had part blocked, was fully-clear shortly after 9am. The spokeswoman did not know details of all...

Proof-of-age card launched for students

January 4, 2016, 7:00 am

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A NEW proof-of-age card has been launched for students in Derbyshire.The ID scheme will provide students with a free PASS 18+ card to save them carrying passports and driving licences and also reduce the risk of identity theft.The card, which is endorsed by the Home Office, the Association of Chief Police Officers, the Security Industry Authority and Trading Standards, is open to all registered students who wish to apply. Individuals will have to go through a strict verification process...

City brewery firm donates cash to good causes

January 4, 2016, 7:00 am

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DERBY Brewing Company has launched a charity campaign in which money from the food and drink it sells is donated to good causes.The appeal, Eat, Drink, Donate, will mean 2% of the value of every main meal sold in its pubs throughout January will go to Derby Night Shelter, and 2p from every pint sold will go to Derby Lions.The company runs the Kedleston County House Hotel; The Tap, in Derwent Street, Derby; The Greyhound, in Friar Gate; and the Queen's Head, in Little Eaton.The campaign started...

Concern for missing South Normanton man Ryan Milne, 42

January 4, 2016, 8:06 am

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A 42-year-old man is missing from his Derbyshire home.Police are concerned for the safety of Ryan Milne who has been reported missing from his home in South Normanton.Mr Milne, who is also known as Alchamyr Hypperium, was reported missing at 1.15am today.He is six feet tall, with short black hair that's greying at the sides. He was wearing a light green top, dark trousers and a black coat. He is possibly carrying a rucksack.Mr Milne has connections in South Yorkshire and Mansfield.Anyone who has...