YORKSHIRE’s dream of winning the treble is over, but first team coach Jason Gillespie insisted that his players will come back fighting as they target the next best prize of a league and cup double.
Yorkshire failed in their attempt to win the NatWest T20 Blast for the first time when they lost by seven runs to Durham in the semi-final at Edgbaston on Saturday.
However, Gillespie’s men are still in the hunt for a hat-trick of County Championships and they are through to the Royal London Cup semi-finals for a second successive season, with Yorkshire determined to put behind them their T20 heartbreak.
“We were bitterly disappointed to lose the T20 semi,” said Gillespie, “but there’s still everything to play for in the next few weeks.
“We’re still in the 50-over comp and the Championship, and we’ll dust ourselves down and crack on.
“We can look back on the T20 campaign by and large with a lot of pride, considering the way that we started the tournament (Yorkshire won only one of their first seven games before winning six of the last seven to reach the knockout stages).
“It’s a tough one to take, losing the semi, but there’s still plenty to fight for in the next few weeks, and I know that the lads will bounce back strongly.”
Yorkshire came up against a world-class display from England pace bowler Mark Wood, who captured a T20 career-best 4-25 from four overs after Durham scored 156-6 in the second semi-final, Northants beating Nottinghamshire by eight runs in the first semi-final.
Wood twice took two wickets in three balls – including the key scalps of England batsmen Jonny Bairstow and Gary Ballance – after Ben Stokes had earlier top-scored with 56 on his return to the Durham side after a calf injury.
“Mark Wood bowled beautifully,” said Gillespie, with Wood following that performance with 1-25 in the final against Northants, who went on to take the trophy with a four-wicket win.
“We were going along quite nicely and then we lost two quick wickets (Bairstow and Ballance), and we didn’t quite recover from that.
“I certainly felt that it was a gettable total, especially with the strength and depth of our batting line-up, and we should have chased those down.
“We can look at all sorts of reasons as to why that didn’t happen, but the facts are that we didn’t get the runs and Durham played very well.”
With hindsight, Gillespie felt that Yorkshire might have made more of an effort to see off Wood, although that was clearly easier said than done.
The 26-year-old right-armer, who only recently returned to action after ankle surgery, was bowling at 90mph and he would have been a handful for any opposition.
“Maybe we just needed to soak up the pressure a little bit more and get through his (Wood’s) spell, knowing that he only had four of the 20 overs, and maybe there are some lessons to be learned there,” said Gillespie, whose side take on Surrey in the semi-finals of the Royal London Cup at Headingley on Sunday.
“We just weren’t able to win the key moments, and Wood took the wind out of our sails.
“Any cricket watcher could see that he was used very well by the captain; he was brought on to take wickets and put the pressure on us, which is exactly what happened.”
Yorkshire captain Alex Lees echoed Gillespie’s sentiments at the end of an encouraging T20 campaign for the club overall, with Yorkshire having only once previously reached Finals Day.
Lees hit the second-highest score of 22 on a day when Adam Lyth (64) led the Yorkshire chase.
“Woody tipped the scales, and when you twice get two wickets in one over, it certainly puts the opposition on the back foot,” said Lees.
“We’re bitterly disappointed, and I just think that we lacked somebody in the middle order to make a contribution.
“Overall, we had a good tournament after everyone had written us off after the first few games, and we showed strength of character to come back and qualify and reach Finals Day. That’s testament to the group of players that we have, and the lads’ work ethic and prep was second to none.”
Attention now returns to the Championship, with Yorkshire going into tomorrow’s game against Notts at Scarborough in second place in Division One, 26 points behind Middlesex with a game in hand.
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Yorkshire vow to hit back after T20 defeat


YORKSHIRE’s dream of winning the treble is over, but first team coach Jason Gillespie insisted that his players will come back fighting as they target the next best prize of a league and cup double.


Today’s rumours from the world of football on Thursday, 25th August 2016
Boss Jose Mourinho has warned Anthony Martial he must raise his game after lacklustre start The United chief fears that his chaotic personal life is starting to affect his performances on the field. Martial, 20, recently split from childhood sweetheart Samantha and has been subjected to a series of public attacks from his ex-girlfriend. (The Sun).
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Olympic Gold medal winner Gabriel Barbosa is on Man Utd’s radar but they’ll have to hurry up if he decides to leave Brazil. United’s Brazilian wonder kid target Gabriel Barbosa has been told it is up to him whether he leaves Santos or not. Old Trafford boss Jose Mourinho is said to be interested, however, the South American club’s president has revealed that, despite the Reds being linked with the 19-year-old striker, there have only been concrete bids from Italy. (Manchester Evening News).
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Mark Hughes is ready to offer Liverpool outcast Mamadou Sakho an escape route with a loan move to Stoke City. Hughes has made an inquiry for the French centre-half and is hopeful of concluding a deal before the transfer deadline. Sakho is free to leave Liverpool on a temporary basis after falling out of favour with manager Jurgen Klopp and Stoke have asked about his availability. (Daily Telegraph).
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Former Premier League player Richard Chaplow has been suspended for two matches for verbally abusing openly gay opponent Robbie Rogers. Rogers, 29, said he was subjected to a repeated “gay slur” during a match between his LA Galaxy II team and Chaplow’s Orange County Blues.
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Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater has signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League champions. The 26-year-old England international was instrumental as the Foxes won the title by 10 points last season. His previous deal was due to expire in 2018, and there had been speculation of a move to Tottenham. (BBC Sport).
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West Ham are aiming to push through a deal to sign striker Loic Remy on a season-long loan from Chelsea, according to Sky sources.
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Martial warned over girlfriend row, United chase Olympic ace, Chaplow’s USA homophobia slur, Drinkwater deal


The opportunity to see The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood create their favourite dishes in a series of live cookery demonstrations is just one of the treats in store for visitors to Chatsworth Country Fair, running from September 2-4.
Hugely popular TV presenter and baker Paul Hollywood will be appearing for the first time at the fair. Paul (pictured) is widely known for being a judge on the BAFTA award-winning The Great British Bake Off alongside Mary Berry and specialises in artisan baking. He will be cooking up some treats for the Derbyshire crowd on Friday, September 2.
Queen of baking and favourite of the fair, Mary Berry returns for a fourth year and will be performing cookery demonstrations on Saturday, September 3, using recipes from her upcoming book.
Food writer and broadcaster Valentine Warner will also be making an appearance, rounding off the three day event by cooking up some delicious dishes on Sunday, September 4. Valentine’s deep love of cooking, nature and travel has seen him make nine television series and write four cookery books, and is sure to be a hit with food fans.
Tickets for Chatsworth Country Fair are £25 for adults per day and free for children under 14 years old. Fantastic discounts are available for tickets purchased in advance online. For more information visit www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk
Another Great British Bake Off alumni who is also making her first appearance at the fair this year is Martha Collison, the programme’s youngest ever contestant, who wowed judges and viewers alike with her baking skills in the 2014 series. Martha, a self-taught baker who started cooking at the age of eight, is now involved with a number of baking projects, including her weekly column with Waitrose.
With the hottest chefs from across the region packing out a full timetable each day, the Cookery Theatre is sure to be a highlight for visitors.
Around the showground, there are plenty more wonderful shopping opportunities, with some great boutique clothing stands, traders selling tools, pet supplies, shooting, hunting and fishing equipment, fine wines, arts and crafts, and gardening equipment. A popular favourite with all ages is the Olde Tyme Fairground, with its classic rides: the Helter Skelter; Chair-O-Plane, Gallopers and the magnificent Big Wheel.
Around the showground, look out for lots more entertainment with target golf; pony rides; bungee trampolines and climbing walls.
The Grand Ring is offering an action-packed schedule on all three days, with show-stopping entertainment coming from The Imps Motorcycle Display Team, the hugely popular Household Cavalry Musical Ride; and a parachute display from Jump4Heroes.
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The opportunity to see The Great British Bake Off judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood create their favourite dishes in a series of live cookery demonstrations is just one of the treats in store for visitors to Chatsworth Country Fair, running from September 2-4.


Mansfield-born Alexandra Stenson has reached a vital step in her career as an international opera singer by being awarded a place on the Guildhall Artists
Masters Programme.
To raise support for this, she is presenting a concert called The Last Rose of Summer, which is taking place on Friday, September 2, starting at 7.15pm at St. Helen’s Church, Selston.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the glorious voice of soprano Alexandra, supported by the talented Sarah Walster (mezzo-soprano) and Maureen Lockwood (accompanist) in a programme of popular music theatre, jazz, opera and song.
Tickets are £6, including refreshments, available from Sue at 0115 8548295 and Janet 01773 810105.
For more about Alexandra, see www.alexandrastenson.com
Selston Music Festival Committee is delighted to announce its sponsorship of The Last Rose of Summer. Alexandra, who has competed in Selston Music Festivals for a number of years, completed her Post Graduate Course in 2014 with a BMus (Hons) in Vocal Studies, trained with the English Opera Company 2014-2015 and has worked with opera companies since then.
She has been awarded a place on the Guildhall Artists Masters programme, a vital step towards her career as an international opera singer, and is currently looking for support. Alexandra is doing all the work, the festival is helping with the venue and publicity.
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Soprano Alexandra to sing in Last Rose of Summer concert


A British man who was critically injured as he tried to save a Derbyshire backpacker during a knife attack in Australia has died.
Police confirmed today (Tuesday) that Thomas Jackson, 30, who went to the aid of 21-year-old Mia Ayliffe-Chung before her death, had also died as a result of his injuries.
Mia, from Wirksworth, was killed in the attack at the Shelley’s Backpackers accommodation in the Home Hill area of Queensland on August 23.
Frenchman Smail Ayad, 29, has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder, one count of serious animal cruelty and 12 counts of serious assault.
Queensland Police has now confirmed it would be upgrading those charges as a result of Mr Jackson’s death.
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Hero Brit who tried to save Derbyshire backpacker in Australia dies from his injuries


A group of trainees from Rolls-Royce plc have teamed up with Derby-based regionalorchestra Sinfonia Viva to organise a family fun day in the city’s Cathedral Quarter on Saturday, August 27.
The graduates and apprentices from the power systems company are working with Viva as part of their training programme to stage the one-off event which is inspired by the traditional village fetes but with a modern twist.
The Sinfonia Viva Derby Summer Fete will include live music, games, food and stalls. A jazz trio from the orchestra will entertain visitors and will also be joined by a wide range of local bands.
The event is free to attend in the Market Place between 12 noon and 4pm and is also supported by the Cathedral Quarter, St Peters Quarter and Derby LIVE.
Funds raised will support Sinfonia Viva’s community work across Derbyshire, which is receiving national awards and recognition – including the Best Event award at last year’s Family Arts Festival.
Amy Williams, finance graduate at Rolls-Royce, who is project leading the event organisation, explained: “The aim of the event is to celebrate the wonderful community of Derby.
“We will be creating a celebratory atmosphere, that represents a very modern take on the village fete which is the most classic of British past times.
“Derby has a huge array of communities and artistic interests and we want this to be represented in the food and entertainment on offer throughout the day.”
Debbie Duro, Rolls-Royce Community Investment Manager, said: “As part of the extensive graduate and apprentice training scheme, all trainees are tasked with leading and delivering projects in the community during their first year.
“This enables our trainees to develop important skills such as team work and project management and gives us the opportunity to make a valuable contribution in the local community.”
Sinfonia Viva chief executive, Peter Helps, concluded: “We have always been committed to providing high quality, community-focused entertainment.
“This event has been a great opportunity to work with a team of Rolls-Royce trainees to organise an event offering fantastic family entertainment and a high profile stage for local artists and musicians to showcase their talents.
“We are delighted that our community work will be supported by the event. This includes our award-winning education projects in the city and county that transform young participants’ lives and gives them the chance to learn and perform on stage alongside professional musicians.”
If you would like to find out more information about the event or details of ways that you could be involved through sponsorship or holding a stall please visit http://www.vivaorch.co.uk/see-us- live/village-fete/.
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Aled Jones is to be the host of the first annual eagerly-awaited Donington Live concert, to be held on Sunday, September 4.
Taking place in the picturesque setting of Donington Park, the event is set to be a highlight in the musical and social calendar for the region.
The East Midlands’ newest cultural music event was conceived when the beloved Darley Park concert was unable to continue at its location in Derby.
At the new home of Donington Park, many of the standout features of the Darley Park concert will be retained, including the continued importance of East Midlands-based professional orchestra SinfoniaViva and the magnificent finale firework display, while many new elements will be implemented.
On the bill for Donington Live will be the star names mezzo soprano Laura Wright, Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro and the chart-topping Military Wives Choir, plus, of course, singer and presenter Aled Jones as host.
He will also joining in the concert’s glittering finale.
With over 35,000 music fans descending on to Darley Park last year, the new partnership of Donington Park and Music+Sport presents the opportunity for the event to grow and cater for the whole East Midlands region with Donington’s world-class event infrastructure.
As well as a day of fantastic entertainment, there will be family fun and food for all tastes and budgets available to purchase.
Aled Jones said: “I can’t wait to host Donington Live - the crowds in the East Midlands are always fantastic so I’m looking forward to seeing some familiar faces. It’s set to be a perfect end to the summer for the whole family and it will be great fun joining Collabro, Laura Wright and the Military Wives Choir on the day, ”
Due to the expansion and change of location, the event will now be ticketed.
Tickets are on sale via doningtonlive.co.uk priced at £15, with children under 13 free when accompanied by an adult.
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Aled Jones is to be the host of the first annual eagerly-awaited Donington Live concert, to be held on Sunday, September 4.


A boozed-up motorist registered just over three times the drink-drive limit after she was stopped by police following a tip-off from a member of the public.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Friday, on August 26, of Jane Louise Williamson, 56, of Northwood Avenue, Darley Dale, Matlock, was spotted by police attempting to reverse as she collided with a parked vehicle and she had slurred speech.
Prosecuting solicitor Becky Allsop said: “Police were contacted by a member of the public who reported that they had seen a drink-driver.
“Police went to the home of the keeper of the vehicle and observed an Audi TT driving on to Northwood Avenue and it attempted to reverse park but collided with a Vauxhall Astra.”
Police revealed that Williamson had slurred speech and appeared drunk, according to Mrs Allsop, and the defendant registered 123microgrammes of alcohol in 100millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35microgrammes.
Williamson pleaded guilty to exceeding the alcohol drink-drive limit after the incident on August 7.
The probation service explained that Williamson had drunk a bottle of wine but she had felt she was okay to drive because she has a high alcohol tolerance level.
Williamson also revealed to the probation service that she drinks when she is faced with difficulties and following a family argument she had drunk to excess.
Defence solicitor Bertie Mather said: “This experience has been a massive wake-up call for Mrs Williamson and brought to the forefront the potential dangers of driving when taking alcohol.”
Mr Mather added that Williamson who works as a student support teacher at a school and works at a shop has been concerned how the offence may affect her employment.
Magistrates sentenced Williamson to a 12 month community order with a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and an Alcohol Treatment Requirement.
She was also given a three-month curfew and ordered to pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
Williamson was also banned from driving for 30 months.
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Boozy motorist is banned from driving for 30 months


The Nottingham Society of Artists (NSofA) is holding a special event on Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate Leonardo Da Vinci and his work.
Leonardo: His Drawings, Your Drawings, Our Drawings is an interactive family event that will bring art from the public - and local artists - together with the work of the great artist.
The event will take place at the historic society’s Friar Lane gallery between 10am and 4pm. Members of the public will be invited to have a go at drawing a model dressed to reflect one of the sketches in the Leonardo exhibition, or to try to recreate one of his sketches.
The drawings will then be displayed alongside artwork created by local artists for the event. Entry to the event is free, and a £3 contribution is required for those wishing to participate. All ages and abilities are welcome, and certificates will be given for the best entries. Drawing materials will be provided. Refreshments will be available throughout.
To honour Leonardo’s fascination with machines, sculptures created by member’s of the NSofA will be on display. Additionally, to tie the historic 15th century artist’s work with the 21st century, visitors will be able to watch a state of the art 3D printer provided by John E Wright create a miniature sculpture. The machine will be start running for a couple of hours at 1pm.
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GCSE students in Derbyshire have done their county proud by bucking the national downward trend and achieving an improvement in their grades.
Nationally, this year’s results have shown the biggest ever year-on-year decline – down to the lowest level since 2008.
But provisional results show that 62 per cent of Year 11 students in Derbyshire achieved grades A* to C in English and maths – an increase of 3 per cent from last year.
Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for children’s services Councillor Jim Coyle said: “I’m delighted that early indications show our GCSE students have bucked the national downward trend and achieved even better grades than last year.
“GCSEs are an important stepping stone for the future whatever route young people choose to follow, whether that be vocational or academic.
More than 7,500 students across the county’s 45 secondary schools received their results today (Thursday 25 August) with many outstanding stories from both schools and individual students.
Further education or training options open to Year 11 students are:
• Full-time education such as sixth form, college or work-based learning
• An apprenticeship
• Part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours a week
Coun Coyle said: “Young people staying on in education or work-based training can develop better skills, create opportunities and have more chance of fulfilling their learning potential and getting a job they enjoy.
“Even if students don’t do as well as expected in their GCSEs, schools can put them in touch with advisers who can go through all the options open to them. These include a wide range of vocational qualifications and apprenticeships which will be showcased at our Skills Festivals.
“Whatever results students may have received today it’s important for them to know what options are open to them as they stay on in education or training.”
The county council’s Skills Festivals are Derbyshire’s largest careers events for young people and are aimed at students aged 15 to 19, including those in Year 11 who are considering their options after school. This year’s events will be held at:
• Queen’s Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Road, Chesterfield, S40 2ND on Thursday 15 September between 3.30pm and 8pm.
• The Roundhouse, Derby College, Roundhouse Road, Derby, DE24 8JE on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 September between 3.30pm and 8pm.
Training providers, the Armed Forces, larger employers and the county council’s community adult education service will be on hand to talk to young people. They will also be invited to take part in a range of have-a-go activities including forensic science, 3D printing and the use of technology in manufacturing.
There will be sessions for young people with special educational needs and disabilities and NEETs (young people who are not in education, employment or training) will also be invited.
Coun Coyle added: “I want to congratulate all the students for their hard work – and heads, teachers, staff, governors, parents and our school improvement service for supporting our young people in achieving their success.”
There is also a host of useful information for young people on the county council’s YOUTHINC website here.
Meanwhile, students who are not thinking about higher education can check out the Government’s apprenticeships website {www.apprenticeships.org.uk |herel|here}.
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Derbyshire GCSE students buck the national trend with improved grades


A drink-driver crashed into a verge as he was on his way back from a festival.
Daniel Alton, 21, lost control of a Ford Focus along the A5012 at Newhaven, between Matlock and Buxton, and was taken to hospital for a check-up, according to a Chesterfield magistrates’ court.
Prosecuting solicitor Neil Hollett told the court hearing on August 23: “Police were called to a road traffic collision on the A5012 at New Haven after a Ford Focus had left the road and gone into a verge.
“The defendant remained at the scene and he was checked out and failed a roadside drink-drive breath test before he was taken to hospital.”
Mr Hollett added that he was later taken to a police station where he recorded 55microgrammes of alcohol in 100millilitres of breath exceeding the legal limit of 35microgrammes.
He told police he had been to a festival and had been drinking but thought he would be okay to drive but overshot a junction and crashed into a verge.
Alton, of Stanton Road, Stapenhill, Burton-Upon-Trent, pleaded guilty to exceeding the alcohol drink-drive limit after the incident about midnight on August 8.
The defendant, who has no previous convictions, told the court: “It was completely out of character and I am normally a completely sensible person.”
Magistrates fined Alton £335 and banned him from driving for 15 months but he intends to take a drink-drive rehabilitation course to reduce the disqualification.
Alton was also ordered to pay £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.
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A drink-driver crashed into a verge as he was on his way back from a festival.


Drink-drive reveller crashed after he had been at a festival


A husband and wife are opening their award-winning garden to the public in aid of charity.
Richard and Sharon Smithson will welcome visitors to their property at 70 Hawksley Avenue, Newbold, Chesterfield, on Sunday, August 28, from 11am to 4pm.
They were the overall winners in last year’s Chesterfield in Bloom competition with judges describing their garden as 50 shades of green.
Over the last 15 years, Richard and Sharon have transformed a concrete drive and garage into a semi tropical/woodland space.
They both work with adults with a learning disability. Richard’s team, Bolsover Woodlands Enterprise is involved in conservation woodland management, Sharon’s team supports individuals who live in the community.
Admission to their garden will be £3 to include tea or coffee. Proceeds will go to the Chesterfield/Tsumeb twinning link and aid a home for the elderly, a kindergarten, young achievers group and a hearing impaired group.

Couple’s open garden day to aid Chesterfield twin town


A husband and wife are opening their award-winning garden to the public in aid of charity.


Three of the UK’s top heavy rock tributes join forces for an evening of classic rock music at MFN club, Shipley gate, on Saturday, September 3.
Sack Sabbath, Thin Lizzy Experience and Motley Crude bring their takes on the music and image of Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy and Motley Crue to the venue.
Each band has toured the UK and Europe solidly for the last decade and are widely acclaimed as the best in the game.
Advance tickets are £10, from the venue or from Zebra Muzik, ilkeston in person, or by post from event promoter Russ Saxton. Call 07903 610487 for more.
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Three of the UK’s top heavy rock tributes join forces for an evening of classic rock music at MFN club, Shipley gate, on Saturday, September 3.


Izzy, wizzy, Sooty is getting busy conjuring up a fantastic treat for all the family.
The lovable puppet and pals Sweep, Soo and CITV’s Richard Cadell will bring a magic show to Buxton Opera House on the morning of September 10.
The show includes Mel Harvey and his singalong session, magician Tim Bat and twinkle-toed magic man Dion Van Rijt.
That night the International Stars of Magic and Variety will light up the Opera House at 7.30pm. American magician David Kaplan will bring together illusion, juggling and comedy, there will be a magic laser show by Visualize, illusion fom Hungarian act Veres and Alana from Germany will make you wonder just how many hands does she have.
The shows are part of the 80th British Ring Annual Magic Convention.
Tickets for Sooty and Friends Magic Show are £12 (adult), £9 (child) and £28-£38 (family). Tickets for International Stars of Magic and Variety are priced £18.50-£20.50 with £3 off for children.
We have Sooty, Sweep and Soo puppets to give away and four tickets for their show on September 10 at 10.30am.
Tell us who originally created Sooty. Email your answer with contact details, marking Sooty in subject line to: gay.bolton@jpress.co.uk. Entries close on September 5.


Izzy, wizzy, Sooty is getting busy conjuring up a fantastic treat for all the family.


Arsene Wenger will splash out more than £50million before the transfer deadline on centre half Shkodran Mustafi and striker Lucas Perez, report the Daily Mail.
The paper reports the Arsene Wenger has had bids accepted on both players.
England goalkeeper Joe Hart is looking to clinch a move to Liverpool by taking a big pay cut, report the Sun.
The Guardian say West Ham have agreed a €28m (£24m) fee with Juventus for Simone Zaza, with the Italy striker set to fly to England on Friday for his medical after agreeing personal terms. Southampton defender Jose Fonte looks set to stay at the club and reject interest from Manchester United after holding one-on-one talks with Saints chairman Ralph Krueger to discuss his future. (Metro)
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata wants to stay at Old Trafford despite not being guaranteed a starting role under manager Jose Mourinho, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford is expected to agree a season-long loan with Burnley on Friday. (Daily Mail)

Transfer rumours: Arsenal to spend big and Joe Hart keen to drum up Liverpool interest


Arsene Wenger will splash out more than £50million before the transfer deadline on centre half Shkodran Mustafi and striker Lucas Perez, report the Daily Mail.


A busy August at The Doghouse in Nottingham is rounded off on Saturday, August 27, by a visit from Lizzie and the Banshees.
As you may have guessed from the name, this is a tribute to the mighty musical back catalogue of Siouxsie and the Banshees.
There will also be other bands on the bill. Check out www.thedoghousenottingham.co.uk for more details.
Meanwhile, at another Nottingham venue - the Rescue Rooms - you can see a set by Big Jesus - plus support - on Friday, August 26, followed by The Winter Passing - plus support - on Monday, August 29.
See www.rescuerooms.com
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A busy August at The Doghouse in Nottingham is rounded off on Saturday, August 27, by a visit from Lizzie and the Banshees.


Bands galore at city venues this weekend


Derby LIVE and Paul Holman Associates have announced the date for their annual pantomime dance auditions.
Cinderella will be staged at Derby Arena from December 6–January 3, and the dance auditions will take place at the Arena on Sunday, September 11.
Derby’s all-star traditional family pantomime will feature top TV performers Richard Blackwood, Eilish O’Carroll (Winnie from Mrs Brown’s Boys) and Lloyd Warbey, directed by Alan Cohen and choreographed by Robert Wheeler.
Producer Paul Holman Associates will be requiring girls aged between 9 and 12 years, with a maximum height of 4’11”. They must be at least the equivalent standard of ISTD Grade One in Ballet, Tap and Modern and following a recognised syllabus (IDTA, ISTD, RAD etc) and should also have strong performance skills.
Girls attending auditions must be accompanied and must have a valid signed parental permission form. If they are not attending with their own parent/guardian, this form can be obtained by emailing Fiona Watson on fwatson0705@yahoo.co.uk and must be brought along on the day.
Those auditioning must take all relevant shoes and be prepared to stay for some hours if recalled for the final shortlist. Successful children must be available for the whole of the rehearsal and performance period and live within a maximum of 30 minutes’ travelling distance between school, home and the Arena. They must be available for rehearsals from November 25, until the opening of the pantomime on December 6, and be available throughout the run until January 3.
Auditions will be held at Derby Arena (Infield), Royal Way, Pride Park, Derby, on September 11, with registration at 9am. All successful applicants are subject to local education authority performance licensing.
Children should only attend the auditions if accompanied by an adult able to give parental consent for participation and media coverage; however, parental consent forms may be obtained in advance to allow one adult to bring a group of children if necessary, by calling dance co-ordinator Fiona Watson on 07783031067 or fwatson0705@yahoo.co.uk.
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Derby LIVE and Paul Holman Associates have announced the date for their annual pantomime dance auditions.


Panto audition call for Derby Arena dancers


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Bands of gold support mental health charity


Musicians and singers are joining forces to raise money for mental health charity The Grapevine Centre in Buxton.


Witty songs, romantic ballads and rousing choruses feature in the evergreen light opera classic Merrie England.
Derbyshire’s Present Company will perform Sir Edward German’s patriotic piece in Buxton over the August bank holiday weekend.
The work is set in Windsor where townsfolk are gathering for the crowning of the May Queen and a visit from a real monarch, Queen Elizabeth I.
Murder plots and tales of witchcraft unravel to the background of the May Day revels.
The production includes Raleigh’s ballad, The Perfect English Rose; Queen Elizabeth’s song, O Peaceful England which often features in Last Night of the Proms and The Yeomen of England.
Performances of Merrie England take place at Buxton Opera House on Saturday, August 27 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and on Monday, August 29, at 3pm. Tickets £14-£19. Contact 01298 72190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Merrie England promises a lively weekend for opera fans


Witty songs, romantic ballads and rousing choruses feature in the evergreen light opera classic Merrie England.


Former punk princess Toyah Willcox will perform an intimate evening of acoustic music this weekend.


Derby Youth Musical Theatre will be performing Frank Loesser’s much loved musical Guys And Dolls at Derby’s Guildhall Theatre from September 21-24.
Following their highly acclaimed production of Phantom Of The Opera, DYMT return with this hugely popular musical, set amongst New York gangsters, gamblers and nightclub singers.
It also features songs such as Luck Be A Lady Tonight, Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat and Sue Me, among many others.
This musical will be performed by talented youngsters from all over the county.
Tickets to see the show are £14.
You can call the box office on 01332 255800.
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As the county championship summer enters the business end of the season, Derbyshire have some significant boxes to tick.
When they return to four day action next Wednesday after a two week break, Derbyshire will be trying to avoid unwanted records in the three games remaining.
They are currently bottom of Division Two and are the only team in the country without a victory in the championship.
Derbyshire last went through a season without a championship victory in 1924 and it is nearly two years since they won a game at home so there is a lot to play for in the next month, starting with the visit of Gloucestershire next week.
Injuries have depleted the seam attack and Shiv Thakor will not play again this season because of a stress fracture in his back but Derbyshire have to find a way to end a disappointing campaign on a high.
Former skipper Wayne Madsen, who passed 1,000 championship runs in the previous game against Essex, admitted: “We only had three seamers so we are a bit light on bowlers but you have to make do with what you’ve got in terms of your attack.
“We have to find a way of taking 20 wickets in order to win games and we haven’t quite got that right yet.
“We are doing everything in our power to make sure we win not just a game but a couple of games this season.
“We’ve got two home games and we haven’t won a game at home for a while so we have to make sure our performances are improving and we have to find a way to take 20 wickets.”
Madsen was the first player in Division Two to score 1,000 runs but recognises the most important statistic is what is in the wins column.
“It’s very special and it’s an accolade but at the end of the day, I would love to be winning more games of cricket. So yes, it’s great and it means a lot but I want to be winning so, for me, it’s about helping this team to win games and be more consistent and there’s a lot of work to do in that respect. As a team we have to improve.”
Madsen will have a benefit in 2017 when he and Derbyshire will hope for a much more productive season.
“I feel very honoured and privileged to be awarded a benefit and it’s going to be an exciting year and for me, I’d like to make it a good year on and off the field and that means turning the results around and winning more games.”

Derbyshire CCC aiming to finally win a Championship game


As the county championship summer enters the business end of the season, Derbyshire have some significant boxes to tick.


Dethick is a small place, but it has a big place in history – connected with the attempted downfall of the Queen of England.
The early 13th century church there was built as a private chapel to Dethick Manor. A daughter of this family married into the Babington family and by the 15th century the Babingtons had inherited the manor and chapel.
One of the farms there now is said to have the original fireplace and kitchen from this earlier manor house. It was the birthplace, in October 1561, of Anthony Babington, involved in the later named ‘Babington Plot’, which was an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I and install her imprisoned sister Mary Queen of Scots, on the English throne.
The Babingtons were secret Roman Catholics and thought that Catholic Mary was the rightful monarch, not Protestant Elizabeth.
The young lad – an ardent admirer of Mary – became associated with other sympathisers working on getting rid of Elizabeth, inclding John Ballard, a Catholic priest who also wanted Mary on the throne.
The plotters began writing letters to Mary to let her know their progress and plans. The letters between the two were encoded, but easily cracked when they were intercepted by the spies of Elizabeth’s secretary Sir Francis Walsingham. The originals were then resealed and sent on so the plotters would be none the wiser.
In one letter, Babington asked for Mary’s permission to assassinate Elizabeth. Mary responded in agreement but didn’t exactly endorse things. When the intercepted letter was deciphered and copied however, it had gained a postscript that did – probably a forged addition from Walsingham, also asking for the names of the plotters. This was the proof Walsingham needed to pounce.
In August 1586, Ballard was arrested and tortured and gave away Babington’s part in the plot. Babington tried to escape but was caught and sent to the Tower of London. He was tried with the other plotters and condemned to death for high treason.
So on September 20, Anthony Babington from the quiet little village in Derbyshire, met a very public and gruesome end in London being hung, drawn and quartered.

COLUMN: A big history for a small village


Dethick is a small place, but it has a big place in history – connected with the attempted downfall of the Queen of England.


A mourner who had been boozing at a funeral was later caught drink-driving by police.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Tuesday, August 23, how Martin O’Malley, 63, of West Street, Eckington, was spotted and stopped by police in Eckington after he had been seen driving at speed.
Prosecuting solicitor Neil Hollett said: “It was quarter past 8pm, on August 5, when the defendant was seen driving in excess of the speed limit in a 30mph zone and he was stopped on Dronfield Road.”
O’Malley registered 87microgrammes of alcohol in 100millilitres of breath after taking a drink-drive test when the legal limit is 35microgrammes.
The defendant told the court: “I had attended a funeral that morning. It’s no defence but I got reminiscing and I made an error because I drank too much.
“I’m thinking of not driving again. I think I have learned my lesson.”
Magistrates disqualified O’Malley from driving for 20 months and he declined an offer to take a drink-drive rehabilitation course to reduce the ban.
He was also fined £400 and must pay £85 costs and a £40 victim surcharge.
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Boozed-up mourner is caught drink-driving


The comedy legend that is Ken Dodd will be back in the area on Sunday, September 18.
The Ken Dodd Happiness Show is to be performed at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, starting at 5pm and ending at... well who knows!
The 88-year-old’s incredible career stretches back over 60 fun-filled years.
He is a comedian of legendary status who has been entertaining audiences for decades, dispensing laughter wherever he goes.
Get ready to be discumknockerated by a truly tattifilarious evening of laughter and songs.
Tickets are available on 0115 9895555.
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The comedy legend that is Ken Dodd will be back in the area on Sunday, September 18.


Ken spreads more than a little happiness


The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four-day spectacular with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St. Leger Stakes.
Starting on Wednesday, September 7th, Ladies Day will take place on Thursday 8th, Gentlemans Day and the iconic Doncaster Cup on Friday 9th and St Leger Day on Saturday 10th.
Gates open at 11am, so there is plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere before the packed race cards commence and horses tackle the legendary St. Leger turf.
There will also be live music on the Hallam FM Champagne Lawn and delicious food can be enjoyed at the Racecourse’s own restaurant – The Old Weighing Room. Booking is essential.
We have teamed up with the Doncaster Racecourse to offer four pairs of County Enclosure tickets.
There will be a pair of tickets for each day of the St. Leger Festival and winners will be chosen at random and in order. For example, the first winner chosen will receive tickets for the first day on Wednesday the 7th, the second winner chosen for the second day, Ladies Day, and so on.
Simply send us an e-mail to sport.nmsy@jpress.co.uk with the subject title of ‘St Leger competition’ and with your name and contact details in the body text.
The closing date for the competition is 5pm on Friday, September 2.
No cash alternative will be available and the prize is nontransferrable.
Entrants must be aged 18 or over. A dress code applies (see www.doncasterracecourse.co.uk) and winners must present proof of ID in order to claim their prize.
Guests at Doncaster Racecourse are advised to note that the Champagne Lawn is a Challenge 21 area and only guests aged 18 and over are allowed onto the Champagne lawns.

WIN tickets to the 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival


The 2016 Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster Racecourse promises to be a fabulous four-day spectacular with a glamourous social scene and amazing racing including the Doncaster Cup and St. Leger Stakes.


A local history lectures in aid of the John Eastwood Hospice, is to be given by Denis Hill, taking place on September 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Southridge Drive, Mansfield, at 11am.
This lecture is entitled Old and Curious Occupations. Over the centuries, we have seen many old and curious occupations disappear. Some have been soaked up by our factories, wothers have either gone abroad or been reduced to curious crafts only to be seen at country fairs or special events.
This illustrated talk takes a look at 60 old occupations in 60 minutes.
Some of them, you will be familiar with, while others you may never have heard of. Denis Hill will take a look at occupations from a wide period of time, from the mediaeval period right up to living memory.
Some of those occupations may have only been part time for a small number of people, while others employed tens of thousands of people. The names of some occupations cause quite a bit of amusement.
In many cases the audience will be given the opportunity to have a guess at what a person did before the answer is revealed, which causes quite a bit of amusement. You will certainly end with a lot of curious facts that you will be able to tease your family and friends with.
Denis Hill has lived and worked in and around Mansfield all his life and has spent most of his working career in heritage related jobs, including lecturing in adult education, mentoring others in research projects and supporting community groups with their local heritage projects.
He has obtained a Masters degree in Local and Regional History and has written many articles relating to the local heritage of Mansfield and area. He has been speaking to local groups since 1984.
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A local history lectures in aid of the John Eastwood Hospice, is to be given by Denis Hill, taking place on September 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Southridge Drive, Mansfield, at 11am.


Jobs in the spotlight for history lecture


Newstead Brass will start a Brass Explosion this Bank Holiday Sunday as the first of five bands to play at Newark Castle for the annual event, which ends with a firework display at 10pm.
Each band will present an hour-long concert with Newstead performing at 3pm. They will be followed by Pleasley Colliery (4.30pm), Decent Chaps (6pm), Carlton Brass (7.30pm) and the Newark and Sherwood Concert Band (9pm).
The event runs from 2pm to 10pm with free admission. As well as the bands, there will be a circus workshop, face painting, a Teddy Bear Hospital and bouncy castles (chargeable).
Some chairs are provided but audience members are invited to bring picnics and deckchairs or blankets to sit on. Food will be available to purchase on site.
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Newstead Brass will start a Brass Explosion this Bank Holiday Sunday as the first of five bands to play at Newark Castle for the annual event, which ends with a firework display at 10pm.


Fancy going head-to-head with other gamers in the High Peak?
That’s exactly what’s on offer with WiFi Wars coming to Buxton’s Pavilion Arts Centre on Saturday, September 3.
The event is hosted by comedian and regular video games commentator, Steve McNeil, and his tech wizard sidekick and coding king Rob Sedgebeer.
The pair will be featured in a new BBC Radio 4 documentary about video gaming, While My Guitar Gently Bleeps. A television adaptation of their original live show, Go 8-Bit, hosted by Dara O’Briain will be screened on Dave this autumn.
We spoke to Rob about what audiences can expect at WiFi Wars:
Q. Tell us, why should people come to a WiFi Wars show?
A. To come and play a range of fun video games with the rest of the audience, using the latest smart phone technology. With the added bonus of watching two sweaty men panic on stage.
Q. What’s the dynamic like between the two of you in/out of the show?
A. Outside the show, Steve does all the admin work, I do all the coding. During the show, Steve does the talking, I do the buttons. It’s a fair division of labour.
Q. Can you explain how the audience gets involved in WiFi Wars?
A. The audience connects to our WiFi network using their phone or tablet. From there I can send games and controls to their device, using web based technology. No wizard magic required!
Q. How does the show differ from other live shows out there?
A. It’s the ultimate in audience interaction. No other live show demands you keep your mobile phone switched on!
Q. What excites you most about the show?
A. It’s an entirely new form of live entertainment. We get to build and play video games with huge numbers of people in a way that has never been done before.
Q. Go 8-Bit was your original live comedy gaming show that has been commissioned as a TV series on Dave to air this autumn. How is the TV series similar/different to WiFi Wars?
A. Go 8 Bit is all about watching beloved comedians making fools of themselves playing classic video games. The audience do get to play along with a few games, but in WiFi Wars they get to play ALL the games. It’s a much more interactive show.
l WiFi Wars starts at 7pm on September 3. Tickets £17.50 and £12 (under 16s) with £1.75 discount for groups of eight and above, students, seniors, disabled, JSA, income support. To book, contact 01298 72190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

TV’s video games duo will host WiFi Wars


Fancy going head-to-head with other gamers in the High Peak?


This August Bank Holiday (August 25-29) Southwell will again be alive with the sound of classical music when nearly 100 of the very best young professional performers from across Britain and Europe come to town for the third Southwell Music Festival.
The 2016 Southwell Music Festival – to be held throughout the Bank Holiday weekend – will include 29 musical events, of which nearly half are free.
Tickets are still available for some performances and can be obtained online viawww.southwellmusicfestival.com/onlinebooking , or by calling 0115 989 5555.
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This August Bank Holiday (August 25-29) Southwell will again be alive with the sound of classical music when nearly 100 of the very best young professional performers from across Britain and Europe come to town for the third Southwell Music Festival.


Yiorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks proved a big hit at Reading Festival last night and are now heading home to do it all again - today they play Leeds Festival.
They top along list of big name local breaking local bands - including The Wired, Fighting Caravans and Faux Pas - who are being showcased at Leeds.
Local talent is joining the the likes of Biffy Clyro and Fall Out Boy - who played Leeds last night - Foals and Disclosure, who perform tonight, and Red Hot Chili Peppers who will close Leeds Festival this Bank Holiday weekend.
For more about Leeds Festival and tickets availability visit www.leedsfestival.com
The Sherlocks, singer songwriter Kiaran Crook, 20, brother and drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, the SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas.
But this is the biggest showcase weekend for the Bolton Upon Dearne indie quartet who have over 700 gigs to their name and have also just completed their first UK headline tour, selling out venues around the country, with their latest single Last Night getting lots of Radio 1 airplay.
Last year Kiaran, Brandon, Josh and Andy drew a huge number of fans before Sunday lunchtime at Reading, but a coveted evening slot on this year’s popular Festival Republic stage meant the crowds in the south were even bigger.
On a scorching summer evening the temperature in Berkshire was almost as high as the anticipation for the band of brothers’ 30 minute seven song set.
At exactly 5.45pm the lads, playing it cool as always, bounded on stage to kick off with single Last Night followed by favourites Escapade and Heart of Gold.
They continued with epic new song Candle Light, Live for the Moment and finished with Chasing Shadows as two giant beach balls flew back and forth across the arena.
Will You Be There?, which had one of its first plays at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, was another soaring highlight.
The huge Reading turn out for Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks
Almost all the sides to the huge festival tent were drawn back meaning the Sherlocks’ sound carried beyond the tent poles. More and more joined the audience as the gig went on and by the end of the set the place was rammed.
“That was astonishing” frontman Kiaran told us as he came off stage.
“Last year was truly memorable, but this year Reading has taken it to another level. We’re seeing crowd reactions we'd only ever seen in the north before.
“We love it down here and now we're buzzing even more for Leeds.”
* The Sherlocks play The Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival 5:45pm, Saturday August 27 and tour nationwide in September. More at thesherlocksmusic.co.uk.

Leeds Festival: The Sherlocks rock Reading ahead of Yorkshire homecoming


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Fundraising gig for Ripley Music Festival


Ripley Music Festival organisers are hosting a fundraiser at the Holly Bush, Marehay on Saturday, August 27.


Bands from across the area will be doing their bit for a good cause for this weekend.
The seventh Macmillan Fest is to be held at music venues across Nottingham on Saturday, September 3.
Since its inception, the annual charity event has raised more than £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and this year’s festival of music is to play host to over 60 bands, many of them from this area.
Macmillan Fest provides a role providing a showcase for local and national bands, as well as raising money and awareness for this good cause.
Rock City, Stealth and the Rescue Rooms are the venues taking part and among the bands involved will be Sikth, Inme, Area 11, Black Peaks, The Qemists, Seafret, Eyre Llew, Suspect Alibi, Stop Stop, Continents, Three Girl Rhumba and Tigress.
Kris Davis of IKE Productions has organised this event for the past six years. He explained: “I started raising money for Macmillan when I was 16, my form tutor had been diagnosed with a brain tumour. I found out that Macmillan was supporting him and I wanted to raise some money to help continue the work that they do. Since then I have met thousands of people who come to our event to show their support for the charity all with their own personal experiences. Its people coming together that makes you realise how we are all affected and that nobody should face cancer alone”.
Other bands on the bill are Parasight, Just James, Harken, Lock And Key, Liberty Lies, Our Saving Day, Cut The Heroics, Adelphia, Unknown Era and others.
Stacey Smalley, Macmillan fundraising manager added: “Macmillan Fest is a fantastic event for people to enjoy national and local bands and help raise money to make a difference to the lives of people affected by cancer.”
For more information about the forthcoming event and how you canbuy your tickets and support this good cause, go to https://www.facebook.com/MacmillanFest/
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Legendary entertainer Ken Dodd’s successful career spans more than 60 fun-filled years.
He’s renowned for giving his audiences value for money in his lengthy shows .
Ken promises non-stop gags and your favourite songs in his Happiness show at Sheffield Lyceum on Saturday, September 3.
He got his big break at the age of 26 in 1954 when he made his professional showbusiness debut at the now-demolished Nottingham Empire. Before his first show he was so nervous he sat in a bar for most of the afternoon, going over his lines.
As a gifted live performer with perfect comic timing, it wasn’t long before he had risen to the top of the bill and by the 1960s his fame in the UK was such that he rivalled The Beatles as a household name. His recording of Tears was the UK’s third best-selling single of the 60s.
Ken’s show on September 3 begins at 7pm. Tickets £20-£22. Contact 0114 249 6000 or www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Ken Dodd spreads happiness in a sparkling mix of mirth and song


Legendary entertainer Ken Dodd’s successful career spans more than 60 fun-filled years.


Tickets are on sale now for a major gig at The Flowerpot in Derby.
The Rutles, featuring Neil Innes and John Halsey will be performing there on October 6.
Doors open at 8pm for the gig. Advance tickets now on sale at a cost of £20, from The Flowerpot and RAW Promotions and online at
www.rawpromo.co.uk
The Rutles are on their Isn’t It A Pity tour.
One of the most beloved bands of their time, the stars of the film All You Need Is Cash, tickets for the performance are limited to 250 so don’t miss out!
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Tickets are on sale now for a major gig at The Flowerpot in Derby.


It’ll be a pity if you miss Rutles’ visit to Derby


Another quartet of top comics will be in action at Nottingham’s Glee Club.
Performing there on both Friday and Saturday (September 2-3) will be Paul Tonkinson, Luke Toulson, Martin Mor, and John Lynn.
Later in the month - September 15 to be precise - there’s a hometown gig for rising star Matt Forde. Matt is familiar from his many radio and appearances and is to get his own series on comedy channel in the very near future.
Glee Club Nottingham is based at The Waterfront, off Canal Street, in the city centre.
For bookings and enquiries at the venue, you can call 0871 472 0400.
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Derby Comic Festival will be hosted at Derby Silk Mill on Saturday, September 3.
Taking place on the ground floor of the Silk Mill, the event promises to encompass a colourful spectrum of the comic book world with special guests and creators and is organised by Victor Wright, who runs the Birmingham Comics Festival.
With over 50 exhibitors scheduled to attend, the diverse range of publications, rare books, original art, plus the latest titles hot of the press, alongside convention exclusives, will ensure collectors and fans of all ages will find something to put a smile on all their faces.
And there will be a whole lot more to do besides, from getting those one-off photographs with cosplayers expected in full regalia to having your picture taken in film related vehicles.
Mohammed Suleman, director of resources at Derby Museums, said: “We’re very excited here at Derby Museums to host the first Derby Comic Festival at the Silk Mill. I’m a huge comic book fan and I can’t wait to meet all the stars and of course have my photo taken with the storm troopers!”
Vic Wright, from Comic Festival, said: “The Derby Comic Festival 2016 will be a day not to be missed visitors will have a chance to meet stars from Game of Thrones, Star Wars and Harry Potter. Blues Brothers or Batman fan? - you’ll also be able to see The Tumbler car from Batman and The Blues Brothers’ Dodge car!”
There is parking available within walking distance from the venue in Derby city centre. There will also be refreshments available to purchase at the event.
For more information please visit www.derbycomiccon.com or you can contact the organisers via email info@derbycomiccon.com
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Derby Comic Festival will be hosted at Derby Silk Mill on Saturday, September 3.


The Nottingham Classics season 2016-17 will launch next month with Brussels Philharmonic under the charismatic conductor Stéphane Denève, performing music from Beethoven, Connesson and Respighi on September 28.
Renowned pianist Stephen Hough will perform with the Hallé orchestra under the baton of Sir Mark Elder, performing Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 and music from Janáček and Dvořák.
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will perform music from Britten, Korngold and Berlioz under conductor Nicholas Collon and featuring violin soloist Vilde Frang.
American violinist, Hilary Hahn, a prodigious talent with a taste for adventure, and as easy in the company of rock bands as she is with orchestras, performs Bruch’s timeless Violin Concerto No. 1 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra on December. 4
Duncan Ward will conduct Sinfonia Viva and pianist Cordelia Williams as they perform music from Stravinsky, Sibelius and Beethoven. The world’s favourite guitarist Miloš Karadaglić, with Royal Northern Sinfonia, will perform a selection of music for classical guitar along with new arrangements of timeless Beatles songs.
Meanwhile, in addition to the Nottingham Classics season, Opera North will return with a week of stunning operas including Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier, Britten’s Billy Budd and Puccini’s Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica.
The popular Sunday Morning Piano series also continues, with performances this season from Nicholas McCarthy, Isata Kanneh-Mason and Alexander Ullman.
For more information or to book tickets, visit www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555.
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The Nottingham Classics season 2016-17 will launch next month with Brussels Philharmonic under the charismatic conductor Stéphane Denève, performing music from Beethoven, Connesson and Respighi on September 28.


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Yorkshire's latest Radio 1 stars The Sherlocks had a muddy great time at Leeds Festival - they drew a crowd of more than 6,000 fans then camped out with them.
The Sheffield indie four piece turned down a five star hotel and proved they are a real band of the people.
After packing out the Festival Republic stage they decided to pitched a tent in one of the muddy camp sites.
Frontan Kiaran Crook, aged 20, revealed: "We played our set then decided to camp through the night. We had an option to go into a five star hotel, with a jacuzzi and everything, but we decided to camp.
"We just love it."
He then joked: "We ended up camping next to the Red Hot Chili Peppers- I could hear Anthony snoring.
"But no, seriously, we love it. We love a bit of mud. We just thought, we might as well have the full festival experience."
Melvin Benn, Reading and Leeds Festival boss, said: "I didn't know The Sherlocks went and pitched up in the camp site. It doesn't surprise me. It's what my kids do. They want to be in the public camp site. Anybody who thinks the VIP area is the place to be, I can tell you it's a bit more boring."
Other Yorkshire bands who played at Leeds over the weekend included Sheffield's The Wired, Liberty Ship, Bang Bang Romeo, Leeds band Dusk, Fighting Caravans, York based Faux Pas and many more.
The Sherlocks, also featuring Kiaran's brother, drummer Brandon, 23, guitarist Josh Davidson, 22, and his brother and bassist Andy, 17, recently played the biggest music festival in the world, SXSW in Austin, Texas.
The Sherlocks played to over 6,000 people then camped out with fans in muddy fields at Leeds Festival.
They also played at Reading Festival at the weekend but said Leeds, their Yorkshire homecoming, was the highlight of their year.
Kiaran added: "Leeds Festival is really important to us. It's given us a chance to pick up new fans. We had a blast. The tent was packed. It exceeded what we thought it would be.We're going on tour next month, starting in Brighton and finishing in Stockton, with a sold out gig in Leeds.
"It would be nice to do the NME/Radio 1 stage next year, I think that's where we are heading."
Brandon added: "We are at home when playing Leeds festival. Now we need to get an album out while we've got momentum behind us."
The Sherlocks, who will record their debut album later this year, begin a 16-date UK headline tour later this week, including a sold out show at The Wardrobe in Leeds, on Tuesday, September 20.
The Sherlocks at Leeds Festival
For full dates and tickets visit thesherlocksmusic.co.uk
The Sherlocks on stage at Leeds Festival
Reading and Leeds Festival boss Melvin Benn
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A husband who attacked his pregnant wife while she was holding their 13-month-old baby has been given a community order.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Wednesday, August 24, how Bradley Haines, 26, formerly of Broughton Close, Riddings, Alfreton, grabbed his wife’s hair to stop her cutting his clothes and grabbed her again as she was holding their baby son.
Prosecuting solicitor Rod Chapman told a previous hearing the defendant’s wife had thought he had enjoyed a night out in Derby but when he arrived home he said he had been attacked by taxi drivers at Burton-upon-Trent and he later received a text from a woman.
His wife challenged him over the details and poured a bottle of water on him, according to Mr Chapman, and she pushed him down and told him to leave before threatening to cut his clothes with scissors.
Mr Chapman added that Haines took his wife by the hair and dragged her around the room and put her to the floor before she got up.
Mrs Haines then picked up her baby, according to Mr Chapman, and went onto the landing where the defendant took hold of her hair again.
Haines admitted to police he had grabbed his wife’s hair because he could not afford to replace his clothes and had pulled his wife to the floor and let go as she released the scissors.
He also admitted grabbing his wife by her hair again and pulling her to the floor when she had been holding the baby and was pregnant at the time.
Haines, of Butterfield Lane, Brackenfield, Alfreton, pleaded guilty to the assault after the incident on July 9.
Defence solicitor John Wilford said his client stated he had been acting in self-defence until he was on the landing.
Magistrates sentenced Haines to a 12 month community order with a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and 180 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay an £85 victim surcharge.
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Husband gets community order after attacking pregnant wife


Tributes have been paid to former Ilkeston Town, Derby County and Nottingham Forest footballer Ken Ledger following his death last week.
Mr Ledger, who was a popular player who was remembered for his pace and superb passing ability, died on August 19 aged 92 in Nottingham.
The Stapleford-born right winger made his Ilkeston debut against Warsop Working Mens’ Club in August 1948 and went on to play more than 300 times for the club.
He won a number of honours for Ilkeston, including the Central Alliance League four years in row and the Derbyshire Senior Cup.
Ledger joined Derby County during the War but, unable to break into the first team, he tried his luck with Notts County where he scored four goals in 16 Wartime appearances.
He then crossed over the Trent and played 10 times for neighbours Forest, adding a further goal to his collection.
After the War he remained with The Reds until the summer of 1949 despite not making the first team again.
During his time as a Forest player he made a single appearance for Ilkeston at the start of the 1948/49 season although it was a year later before he joined Town on a permanent basis.
Ken is Ilkeston’s fifth all-time top appearance maker and only five Town players have scored a greater number of goals.

Tributes paid to former llkeston, Derby County and Nottingham Forest player Ken Ledger


Tributes have been paid to former Ilkeston Town, Derby County and Nottingham Forest footballer Ken Ledger following his death last week.


They seek him here, they seek him there....and they’ll find him in a Derbyshire premiere.
Amber Valley-based Present Company is staging hit musical The Scarlet Pimpernel - by Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton - at Buxton Opera House from September 1 to 3.
Set against the backdrop of the bloody French Revolution, this a tale of courage, betrayal, justice, trust, intrigue, honour and love.
The story traces the exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney (played by David Partridge) and his “Bounders” during the 1793-4 Reign of Terror which followed the execution of Louis XVI. These aristocratic Englishmen rush across the Channel and using disguises and their wits, rescue their French counterparts from the guillotine. At home these ‘daredevils’ hide their identities, and their courage, by posing as Regency fops to avoid suspicion.
Sir Percy is married to French actress, Marguerite St Just (played by Rachael Louisa Bray), but she has a shadowy past including an affair with The Pimpernel’s arch enemy.
Performances are 7.30pm Thursday-Saturday plus a Saturday matinee from 2.30pm. For ticket details, you can call the box office on 01298 72190 or you can go online at www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
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The Great Food and Drink Festival is coming to Calke Abbey this weekend for the very first time ever, with a tantalising line-up of top chefs.
MasterChef’s very own John Torode and Gregg Wallace will be giving live demonstrations, as will ITV regular Dean Edwards. The abbey is a stunning site, so throw lots of great food, drink, crafts and entertainment into the mix and you’ll certainly be in for a fantastic couple of days There will be a lots of stalls and stages running throughout, plus kids’ baking and cooking workshops and a masterclass on cocktail making. Tickets £8 on the day, or £6 in advance via http://bit.ly/2bEnpFg.
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The Great Food and Drink Festival is coming to Calke Abbey this weekend for the very first time ever, with a tantalising line-up of top chefs.


The Ship Of Fools comedy night returns to Number 28 in Belper on Saturday, September 3, featuring headliner John Whale.
There will be support on the night from Patrick Draper with more support to be announced, and your compere will be Alan Seaman.
Bring your own drink. Admission costs £7 and the show starts at 8pm.
Get your tickets via shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk or by calling 07804 563371.
Number 28 is based on the Market Place at Belper.
After starting stand up in Edinburgh whilst studying at university, John Whale quickly became a regular on the circuit in Edinburgh and Glasgow, performing regularly at the famous Stand Comedy Club.
In his first year in comedy, he reached the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny? and has performed twice for BBC Comedy Presents, the second time being at the Edinburgh Festival.
Now based in Newcastle, John gigs regularly for comedy clubs across the country.
Patrick Draper was English Comedian of the Year Finalist 2015 and his head is full of ridiculous stories. Watch him sift through them like a fox rifling through a bin: misery; planetary alignment; things. Expect gloriously dry stand up from a rising star on the circuit.
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The Ship Of Fools comedy night returns to Number 28 in Belper on Saturday, September 3, featuring headliner John Whale.


Chesterfield were thwarted by the weather on Saturday after they had rattled up a massive 282-7 at Denby.
With both sides desperate for points they were hoping for good weather but it was not to be as play was abandoned after 15.5 overs of the home side’s reply.
A terrific century by overseas player, Tish Kumar, a half century from Ben Slater and an innings of 26 off 8 balls from Will Davis were the highlights of a proficient batting display by the Chesterfield side.
Denby won the toss and decided to field on a day when rain was expected.
Openers Ben Slater and Mykylo Bird played thoughtfully giving Chesterfield a firm base that was essential in the circumstances.
After ten overs they were 40-0 with a fascinating ‘head to head’ going on between Slater and his fellow Derbyshire team mate Greg Cork.
On this occasion it was Slater who came out on top with some sumptuous off drives showcasing his undoubted talent.
Bird was the first to go, for 24 with the score on 70-1 which soon became 70 -2. The two Denby spinners, Simon Mann and Joe Greenhaigh were really bowling well during this period.
Slater was eventually out for a fine 54, providing the rock on which the away side had the opportunity of building a good score.
Kumar and Ross Whiteley took that opportunity with a quick fire partnership of 78. Whiteley was out for 39 off 40 balls with the score on 187-4. Kumar’s half century had been scored off 46 balls.
Some explosive batting followed with Chesterfield scoring 89 off the final ten overs. Kumar continued his inspired innings eventually falling just before the end for 103 off 84 balls.
This is a player of genuine class who has proved to be a good signing for Chesterfield. The popular 22-year-old Canadian has recently returned from playing for the St. Lucia Zouks in the Caribbean Premier League where his team-mates included Shane Watson, Mike Hussey, David Miller, Darren Sammy and Morne Morkel.
Davis, the Derbyshire bowler enjoyed himself against his old club, scoring a remarkable 26 off 8 balls including four consecutive sixes.
Chesterfield completed their 50 overs at 282 -7. The Denby bowlers stuck to their task despite this onslaught, with Peter Burgoyne picking up three late, expensive wickets.
During tea the expected rain descended but thanks to quick action from the Denby groundsmen play resumed after a delay but could only continue for a further 15 overs when the rain came again with Denby on 80-3 and Cork unbeaten on 22.
Chesterfield gained 12 points and Denby nine.

Kumar hits a ton but rain is the winner at Denby


Chesterfield were thwarted by the weather on Saturday after they had rattled up a massive 282-7 at Denby.


Feature film One More Time With Feeling will screen in cinemas for one night only on September 8, launching the new Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds album Skeleton Tree, released on September 9.
The first opportunity anyone will have to hear any of the songs from Skeleton Tree, will be to watch One More Time With Feeling, directed by Andrew Dominik (Chopper, Killing Them Softly).
The film will be shown in 150 cinemas across the UK and Ireland including QUAD in Derby and Nottingham’s Showcase and Broadway cinemas.
Dominik delves into the tragic backdrop of the writing and recording of the album.
Interwoven throughout the Bad Seeds’ filmed performance of the new album are interviews and footage shot by Dominik, accompanied by Cave’s intermittent narration and improvised rumination.
Filmed in black-and-white and colour, in both 3D and 2D, the result is stark, fragile and raw.
Director Andrew Dominik has issued the very first public statement about working with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds on new 3D black-and-white feature film One More Time With Feeling:
“When Nick approached me about making a film around the recording and performing of the new Bad Seeds album, I’d been seeing quite a lot of him as we rallied around him and his family at the time of his son’s death.
“My immediate response was “Why do you want to do this?” Nick told me that he had some things he needed to say, but he didn’t know who to say them to. The idea of a traditional interview, he said, was simply unfeasible but that he felt a need to let the people who cared about his music understand the basic state of things. It seemed to me that he was trapped somewhere and just needed to do something – anything - to at least give the impression of forward movement.”
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds’ 16th studio album, Skeleton Tree, will be released globally on vinyl, CD and across all digital platforms on September 9. The album began its journey in late 2014 at Retreat Studios, Brighton, with further sessions at La Frette Studios, France in autumn 2015. The album was mixed at AIR Studios, London in early 2016.
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Feature film One More Time With Feeling will screen in cinemas for one night only on September 8, launching the new Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds album Skeleton Tree, released on September 9.


A man has absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire.
Danny Anderson was serving three years for burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and battery after being convicted in August last year.
Police are appealing for information on his whereabouts, after he left Sudbury open prison on Saturday August 20.
The 40-year-old is of mixed race, about 5ft 10ins tall, of average build, with brown eyes and short black shaved hair. He has a bulldog tattoo on his left arm and a brick-effect heart tattoo on his right. He speaks with a Birmingham accent and has links to the city.
Anderson also goes by the names Daniel Rodgers, Daniel Kelly and Danny Melding.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Derbyshire police on 101, quoting incident 339 of August 20.


A man has absconded from an open prison in Derbyshire.


A booze-fuelled man who attacked his ex after he turned up at her home after a night-out has been given 120 hours of unpaid work.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Wednesday, August 24, how 24-year-old James Edge, of Queen’s Road, Hodthorpe, had drunk around seven or eight pints of beer before the assault happened.
Rod Chapman, prosecuting, told a previous hearing that Edge and the complainant had been in a relationship for about three years.
Mr Chapman said the reason for the end of the relationship was that the complainant had suffered a miscarriage and that had created difficulties but Edge visited the complainant’s home, on July 17, when he was drunk.
Edge barged through the front door, according to Mr Chapman, and grabbed the complainant and demanded to know who she was seeing.
Mr Chapman added that the complainant was able to phone the police but Edge pulled her by her hair and took and threw the phone at a door causing it to come apart.
Edge told police he had about seven or eight pints of beer and the relationship break-up had been playing on his mind.
He admitted pushing the complainant and taking her phone off her.
Edge pleaded guilty to the assault, which happened in Whitwell.
The court heard the complainant had indicated she did not support the prosecution case.
John Wilford, mitigating, said Edge accepts it was wrong to go around in a drunken state.
Magistrates sentenced Edge to a 12 month community order with a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement and 120 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
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A booze-fuelled man who attacked his ex after he turned up at her home after a night-out has been given 120 hours of unpaid work.


Drunken man is given a community order after assaulting his ex-partner


Shakespeare was a story thief, combining elements from what he read, saw and heard from smaller tales and weaving them into epics.
In the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, Saul Jaffe will present Nicked, an exploration of some of the stories both known, and presumed, to have influenced his writings.
Saul will share his stories at Matlock Storytelling Cafe in the town’s Imperial Rooms on Friday, September 2, at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £7, available from 01629 580023 or you can pay on the door.
Bring your own bottle, hot drinks and cake available to buy.


Shakespeare was a story thief, combining elements from what he read, saw and heard from smaller tales and weaving them into epics.