3:34 Forget Pokémon: This 'app' finds glasses of Chardonnay Pause
1:27 Pokémon Go players explain how to play
0:31 Players Centre in Sarasota 'Cyrano de BurgerShack' ad
1:03 Finding Dory movie clip: Jewel of Morro Bay, California
0:31 'Cosi' is presented at the Players Centre for Performing Arts
3:48 Chris Isaak's performance on X Factor Australia
1:13 Burt Reynolds talks in Palmetto about his new movie
1:08 Sarasota Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon's 'The American'
1:13 Here's a front-car view of SeaWorld's new roller coaster
1:08 Former lighting guy for Prince: He was an 'incredible human being'

Clinton wraps up Hamptons fundraising swing


Hillary Clinton is wrapping a fundraising blitz in the Hamptons, where she has racked up millions during a three-day swing.


Patrick Reed's place in the Ryder Cup is looking better with each round at The Barclays, and so are his prospects of winning.


Spaniard David de la Cruz took the lead of the Spanish Vuelta from Nairo Quintana after completing a successful breakaway to win the mountainous ninth stage on Sunday.

David de la Cruz wins 9th stage to take Spanish Vuelta lead


Trevor Siemian threw his first touchdown pass of the preseason and tightened his grip on the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback job in a 17-9 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday night.

Siemian solidifies QB job in Denver's 17-9 win over Rams


1:30 Trump promises safety for black and Hispanic voters, while Clinton reps battle AP - Election Rewind Pause
1:45 Donald Trump speaks at Tampa presidential campaign rally
1:07 Trump supporters sell merchandise outside Tampa rally
1:32 Clinton and Justin Timberlake pose for photo booth photos while Trump camp accuses media of bias - Election Rewind
1:20 A closer look at propose Florida solar energy amendments
1:19 Kaine, Pence urge other camp to come clean - Election Rewind
1:28 Have we now seen all of Trump? - Election Rewind
1:42 Trump reshuffles campaign staff - Election Rewind
1:32 Gary Johnson on immigration: Let's not build a wall across the border
1:30 'We need to legalize marijuana,' Libertarian Gary Johnson says in Miami

California ski resort and Forest Service say let’s make a deal


The U.S. Forest Service would swap 30 acres serving the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area for 1,317 acres in three national forests in California, plus a cash sweetener, under a deal authorized by Congress that’s nearing completion after five years of maneuvering.


Mixon Fruit Farms adds new attractions in Bradenton
Sarasota company AltMed showcases its medical cannabis products
Braden River football head coach Curt Bradley assesses Friday's shutout victory over Bayshore
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Gasoline prices remain on rise in Bradenton-Sarasota


Even though gasoline prices remain on the rise, it’s unlikely to slow travel during Labor Day weekend.


Palestinian authorities are silencing dissent by cracking down on free speech and abusing local journalists and activists critical of their policies, a leading international human rights group said Tuesday.

Human Rights Watch: Palestinians abuse media, activists


2:15 Mixon Fruit Farms adds new attractions in Bradenton Pause
2:28 Freedom Gathering growing on 14th Street West in Bradenton
1:15 Del Tierra homeowners want fixes finished
1:20 Manatee Chamber of Commerce looks ahead to 2016
3:13 Slicks Garage customer repossesses two 1959 Cadillacs
0:42 Snead Island Crab House owner appeals to community for help
0:54 Manatee vs. Hewitt Trussville preview week 1

Darwin Brewing Co. constructs stage to host live music


Darwin Brewing Co. will soon have a larger stake in the City of Bradenton noise ordinance discussion, as the brewery is constructing a small live music venue in its beer garden.


1:57 Tim Kaine knocks Trump — and Florida Governor Scott Pause
1:22 Trump and Clinton go after each other for racism - Election Rewind
1:30 Trump promises safety for black and Hispanic voters, while Clinton reps battle AP - Election Rewind
1:45 Donald Trump speaks at Tampa presidential campaign rally
1:07 Trump supporters sell merchandise outside Tampa rally
1:32 Clinton and Justin Timberlake pose for photo booth photos while Trump camp accuses media of bias - Election Rewind
1:20 A closer look at propose Florida solar energy amendments
1:19 Kaine, Pence urge other camp to come clean - Election Rewind
1:28 Have we now seen all of Trump? - Election Rewind
1:42 Trump reshuffles campaign staff - Election Rewind

Huma Abedin announces separation from Anthony Weiner after latest sexting scandal


The Clinton aide said she and Weiner “remain devoted to doing what is best for our son.


Tampa Bay rookie Blake Snell struggled to throw strikes in his last three outings, piling up 13 walks over that span.

Rookie starter Snell struggles as Astros down Rays 6-2


Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.

Saltalamacchia's HR lifts Tigers over White Sox 4-3


Michael McDowell pointed his No. 2 Chevy against a concrete barrier at the finish line, burning his tires in a smoky celebration.

Michael McDowell wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Road America


As the Obama administration downsizes the number of captives, the size of the Guantánamo prison staff has stayed the same since 2013.

At Guantanamo, 33 troops and other prison staff for every captive


Surveillance video - Sarasota Police attempt to identify two grand theft subjects
3 men, 1 woman arrested in death of Auburndale man
Brother of victim Shawn McCoy reacts to sentencing of Jared Lakes
Rubonia residents look forward to future neighborhood improvements
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A 63-year-old woman died after she crashed into a pickup truck Thursday afternoon in Sarasota.


The Cincinnati Bengals were so sharp against Jacksonville that Andy Dalton and several teammates were done long before halftime.

Dalton, Bengals sharp early in 26-21 preseason loss at Jags


A shootout on a New Jersey highway on Monday afternoon left one person dead, four others hurt and a sport utility vehicle riddled with bullet holes.

1 dead, 4 hurt in highway shootout; bullet holes cover SUV


For the average kid, Universal Studios' The Wizarding World of Harry Potter looks like any other expertly designed part of the theme park. But for true fans of the Harry Potter books - including the play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two" - the snowcapped roofs of Hogsmeade will trigger some major literary excitement. And a visit to the park - either the larger one in Orlando, Fla. or the smaller one in Hollywood, Calif. - can be an awesome way to encourage a kid to read the books or reward the ones who have.

A trip to Harry Potter World brings the magic to life


For the average kid, Universal Studios' The Wizarding World of Harry Potter looks like any other expertly designed part of the theme park. But for true fans of the Harry Potter books - including the play


Faced with more than 1 million migrants flooding across the Mediterranean last year, European nations tightened border controls, set up naval patrols to stop smugglers, negotiated an agreement with Turkey to limit the numbers crossing, shut the Balkan route used by hundreds of thousands, and tried to speed up deportations of rejected asylum-seekers.

Europe's refugee crisis simmers despite efforts to solve it


Palmetto plays Fort Myers after rain delay


0:35 Transit police officer saves man from oncoming train Pause
3:35 Police officer saves man trapped in burning car
1:46 Florida scientist designs trap in quest to eliminate mosquito-borne illnesses
2:13 They're yours you know? Happy 100th to The National Park Service
3:49 'I'm a white male, and I am prejudiced': Caller asks black TV guest how to change
2:07 Astronomers discover new earth-sized planet
1:58 Mother of baby born with Zika complications shares heartbreaking ordeal
1:02 Happy 100th birthday, National Parks Service
1:18 Grandfather doesn't believe that mother killed baby in fridge
2:40 Mom accused of killing baby in fridge denied bond

Taylor Swift dismissed for jury duty in rape case


A radio host sued Taylor Swift last year, saying he lost his job after she accused him of groping her backstage. Swift has counter-sued and told a judge Monday that she felt it would conflict with her being on a jury.


3:49 'I'm a white male, and I am prejudiced': Caller asks black TV guest how to change Pause
2:07 Astronomers discover new earth-sized planet
1:58 Mother of baby born with Zika complications shares heartbreaking ordeal
1:02 Happy 100th birthday, National Parks Service
1:18 Grandfather doesn't believe that mother killed baby in fridge
2:40 Mom accused of killing baby in fridge denied bond
1:05 Kids get free haircuts before heading back to school
2:04 Obama pledges support to help rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana
2:40 Cop rescues trapped dog sent under house to fetch dead cat
0:57 Family, friends attend funeral for bride

Pet pig adopted from Craigslist, shot for food


A squealing pet pig with a pickax in its back was running for its life as a man with a rifle chased it through Kings Park.


3:35 Police officer saves man trapped in burning car Pause
2:13 They're yours you know? Happy 100th to The National Park Service
3:49 'I'm a white male, and I am prejudiced': Caller asks black TV guest how to change
2:07 Astronomers discover new earth-sized planet
1:58 Mother of baby born with Zika complications shares heartbreaking ordeal
1:02 Happy 100th birthday, National Parks Service
1:18 Grandfather doesn't believe that mother killed baby in fridge
2:40 Mom accused of killing baby in fridge denied bond
1:05 Kids get free haircuts before heading back to school
2:04 Obama pledges support to help rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana

Judge tells UNC it can't enforce state’s HB2 restroom restrictions


A federal judge ruled Friday that the University of North Carolina system cannot enforce the part of the state’s House Bill 2 law that deals with which restrooms transgender people use, a controversial provision that prompted the Justice Department to sue the state.


A teen who was raped during a game of sexual conquest at a prestigious New Hampshire prep school says she's no longer ashamed or afraid and plans to be a voice for others.

Victim of prep school sex assault 'not afraid or ashamed'


A New Jersey Transit police officer pulled a man off train tracks seconds before he was hit by a train. According to authorities, New Jersey Transit officer Victor Ortiz climbed down from the platform at the terminal in Secaucus after getting reports of a man lying in the tracks on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. The officer struggles with the man before eventually pulling him off the tracks. It was not clear why the man was on the tracks and police did not identify him or release his condition.

Aimee Boorman talks Olympics, Simone Biles


All About the Children is a blog by Bradenton Herald education reporter Meghin Delaney sharing news and tidbits from the schools and students in the Manatee County School District. Got an achievement or event to share? Email Meghin at mdelaney@bradenton.com.

Bullets found in Palmetto High School bathroom


An investigation is underway at Palmetto High School after two bullets were found in a boys’ bathroom on Monday.


Rick Porcello became the majors' first 18-game winner and the first Red Sox pitcher in 70 years to open a season 13-0 in Fenway Park, going seven solid innings in Boston's 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.

Porcello majors' 1st 18-game winner, Red Sox beat Rays 9-4


The State Department said it is evaluating a video released by the Afghan Taliban showing a Canadian man and his American wife warning that their Afghan captors will kill them unless the Kabul government ends its executions of Taliban prisoners.

US evaluating Taliban video of captive couple


Surveillance video - Sarasota Police attempt to identify two grand theft subjects
3 men, 1 woman arrested in death of Auburndale man
Brother of victim Shawn McCoy reacts to sentencing of Jared Lakes
Rubonia residents look forward to future neighborhood improvements
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School bus driver fails to yield, hit by car, says FHP


A Manatee County school bus driver was charged after she drove into the path of another vehicle Thursday afternoon.


It sounds like a simple fix to the nation's immense problem of funding Social Security and Medicare for an aging country - just get everyone to work to 70 and the math works out a lot better.

Gail MarksJarvis: Pushing back retirement age to 70 would be harder on low-income workers


Suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is scheduled to face her accusers in the Senate on Monday during an impeachment trial that could remove her permanently from office.

Budget maneuvers are basis of trial of Brazil's president


3:35 Police officer saves man trapped in burning car Pause
2:13 They're yours you know? Happy 100th to The National Park Service
3:49 'I'm a white male, and I am prejudiced': Caller asks black TV guest how to change
2:07 Astronomers discover new earth-sized planet
1:58 Mother of baby born with Zika complications shares heartbreaking ordeal
1:02 Happy 100th birthday, National Parks Service
1:18 Grandfather doesn't believe that mother killed baby in fridge
2:40 Mom accused of killing baby in fridge denied bond
1:05 Kids get free haircuts before heading back to school
2:04 Obama pledges support to help rebuild flood-ravaged southern Louisiana


Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, August 28, 2016


Germany's Justice Ministry is proposing that mothers should be required to help identify their child's biological father to settle disputes over support payments.

German plan would make mothers reveal child's biological dad


A leader of the group that organized the protest where a sniper killed five law enforcement officers in Dallas was sentenced Friday to prison for unrelated probation violations.

Dallas protest leader sentenced to 2 years in prison


Middle, high school students collect plankton, water at New College program
Florida's last one-room school closes in Duette
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Manatee County school employee interactive salary database


Search the 2016 Manatee County employee salary database.


0:53 Student commons to enhance USF Sarasota-Manatee experience Pause
0:52 Perico Preserve therapy
0:25 Tropicana employee on volunteering for 'Stuff The Bus'
0:56 45 seconds of Anna Maria Island goes a long way
2:00 Guardian Angels of Southwest Florida looks to expand with more foster homes
2:09 Florida Gov. Rick Scott presents awards to 317 veterans in Bradenton
0:55 New U.S. citizens sworn in at Bradenton park
1:40 Haile hails for the National Park centennial
1:18 Manatee County to roll out community paramedicine program
1:25 Bradenton man charged with killing 10-month-old girl

Manatee’s 10th red-light camera begins warning period


Red-light runners will begin getting tickets Sept. 29.


The French tennis federation has provisionally suspended Kristina Mladenovic, Caroline Garcia and Benoit Paire for "damaging" its image at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Mladenovic, Garcia and Paire suspended by French tennis fed


The French tennis federation has provisionally suspended Kristina Mladenovic, Caroline Garcia and Benoit Paire for


Taliban officials say the extremist group has appointed a new military chief as the insurgents try to gain ground rather than talk peace under a new leadership.

Taliban appoints new military chief as new leader settles in


The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today, Tuesday, August 30 is for a dry, warm and sunny day.
Any early patchy mist or fog, mainly across the south of the region, will soon clear to leave a dry day with long sunny periods.
Generally becoming very warm, except along the Lincolnshire coast where a cooler breeze will develop.
Maximum Temperature 25 °C.
Tonight will be dry with largely clear skies for most of the night, allowing possibly a few mist and fog patches to form.
Minimum Temperature 13 °C.

A dry, warm and sunny day for the East Midlands


The Met Office forecast for the East Midlands for today, Tuesday, August 30 is for a dry, warm and sunny day.


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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.


Nottingham was transported back to a golden era this week, reminding us of the music and magic brought to us during the swinging sixties, writes Daniel Bailey.
Starring Blue’s Antony Costa and Lola Saunders of X-Factor fame, Save the Last Dance for Me takes theatregoers on a nostalgic, feelgood journey of song and dance while following the trials and tribulations of two teenage sisters on a summer holiday.
Full of freedom and high spirits, Jennifer and Marie embark on a trip to the seaside for the first time without their parents, meeting a handsome young American who invites them to the local US Air Force base.
Things don’t run smoothly though as the doe-eyed siblings soon realise the complications of inter-racial relationships and that life and love can be much more complicated as it seems.
Costa, part of one of the biggest boy bands of the noughties, was the big draw as Milton, with Saunders, making her theatrical debut, playing the part of brassy Jennifer.
Ex-fishmonger Lola showed exactly why she’s made for a career in theatre as she looked completely at home on stage, wowing the audience with her powerful vocals and soulful tone.
Elizabeth Carter impressed as sweet teen Marie, while Wayne Robinson (Curtis) brought appreciative gasps with a chiselled physique which more than complemented his great singing voice.
The constantly-playing jukebox was a nice touch during scenes providing some background music, while the Lowestoft-themed props provided a colourful British seaside feel to the show.
Rock ‘n’ Roll classics included Elvis’s Viva Las Vegas, Can’t Get Used to Losing You, A Teenager in Love, Please Mr Postman and Save the Last Dance for Me, plus a superb acapella rendition of Sweets for my Sweet.
Save the Last Dance runs until Saturday, August 27. For tickets visit www.trch.co.uk.
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Nottingham was transported back to a golden era this week, reminding us of the music and magic brought to us during the swinging sixties, writes Daniel Bailey.


Punk duo Slaves say they may be unable to live up to the name of their forthcoming album and Take Control of the 'wild' Leeds Festival crowd this weekend.
Drummer vocalist Isaac Holman and band mate Laurie Vincent, on guitar and vocals, play Leeds Festival main stage on Sunday after Reading Festival on Saturday.
And they say northern fans are often more wild than anywhere else in the country.
"I don't know if we can take control of the Leeds crowd but I'll give it a good old go," laughed Isaac, promising fans 'blood, sweat and laughs'.
AUDIO: Listen to Slaves star Isaac Holman's exclusive chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.
"We are a southern band so we did a bit better down south at first. But the northern crowds are even more wild for us now than down south sometimes. I think Leeds is going to go off.
"It's completely what I live for. I love playing live. It's the only time my mind goes quiet and I feel comfortable when I step out on stage. The more people there the merrier."
GET LEEDS AND READING FESTIVAL APP: Daily set times for Reading and Leeds Festivals are now live on the R&L App - iTunes and Android.
Slaves are on the same bill as Red Hot Chili Peppers. Imagine Dragons and Courteeners.
Other superstar bands playing this weekends include Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy, Foals, Disclosure, The Vaccines and Chvrches - along with rising local stars, such as South Yorkshire's own Radio 1 hitmakers The Sherlocks. Leeds Festival is set to attract around 80,000 people.
Isaac, who also revealed they still get starstruck, said it will be a highlight of their year which also includes a 15 date UK headline tour in November and the release of next album Take Control on September 30.
Isaac added: "Sometimes you get starstruck. Me and Laurie definitely do fanboy some people we meet. But the more you get into the scene you realise everyone is just a person and it becomes a little bit more normal.
"We've worked our way up through the stages. Being main stage is like another level - Leeds and Reading were the festivals we went to when we were younger and I don't think we ever imagined we would be on the bill let alone on the main stage. It's brilliant."
Slaves, from Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, will be laying waste to venues across the country as they launch into a full UK tour in November. Yorkshire dates include Leeds O2 Academy on Tuesday, November 15 and Sheffield O2 Academy, on Friday, November 25.
See full tour, ticket details and album download links links below.
Slaves earned a reputation for themselves as one of the UK’s fiercest live acts with their constant touring and festival appearances off the back of last year's debut album, Are you Satisfied?
Their next hit album in waiting was part recorded at Jackson Browne’s studio in Santa Monica, California.
Take Control was produced by one of the legends of early hip hop and New York punk, Mike D who, says Laurie, “Became like another member of our band – we can safely call him our friend, which is just surreal!”
The album finds the young pair sharpening up their skills, both in songwriting and in execution and sounding heavier in places.
Several tracks on the album were recorded on vintage equipment used by the Beastie Boys on their classic records, Including STD’s PhD’s, Angelica and Consume Or Be Consumed.
Recorded back home in London, Steer Clear was a collaboration with another hero, Baxter Dury, who lent his distinctive vocals to a duet with Isaac.
Slaves first emerged in 2012, working their way up through the local toilet-venue circuit to become one of the success stories of 2015.
The band’s debut album Are You Satisfied? smashed in to the UK top 10 and earned the band huge critical acclaim. Thanks to their charismatic mash-up of punky urgency and silly humour, they bagged Kerrang!’s Spirit Of Punk award and NME’s Best Video award (for Cheer Up London), while also securing nominations for the Mercury Music Prize, and for Best New Band at Q and NME.
Along the way, they’ve won the hearts of The Streets’ Mike Skinner, stolen the show on last year’s NME tour, had Skepta join them on stage at Radio 1’s Big Weekend and toured with Jamie T and Wolf Alice – the latter in America in March, after which Wolf Alice’s drummer Joel Amey bunked off to California to play on new track People That You Meet.
Pre-order new the album now to get a free download of Spit It Out, first single from the album, at youareallslaves.com - you can also order at iTunes, Amazon or Google Play.
VIDEO: Check out Spit It Out, the first single off the album - a snapshot of their manic daily lives in Tunbridge Wells and New Cross - CLICK HERE.
Leeds Festival Ticket Information
Weekend tickets are £205 + £8 booking fee = £213 total Day tickets are £59.50 + £7 booking fee Early entry permits - £20 (No booking fee) Campervan permits - £75 (No booking fee) Lockers - £16 (No booking fee)
Slaves 2016 UK Tour dates (All shows 14 +)
Thu 10 Nov 2016 – Bexhill - De La Warr Pavillion - UK
Fri 11 Nov 2016 – Truro - Hall for Cornwall - UK
Sun 13 Nov 2016 – Cardiff - University Great Hall - UK
Mon 14 Nov 2016 – Cambridge - Corn Exchange - UK
Tue 15 Nov 2016 – Leeds – O2 Academy - UK
Thu 17 Nov 2016 – Newcastle – O2 Academy - UK
Fri 18 Nov 2016 - Glasgow – Barrowland - UK
Sat 19 Nov 2016 – Birmingham – O2 Academy - UK
Mon 21 Nov 2016 – Bristol – O2 Academy - UK
Tue 22 Nov 2016 – Leicester - O2 Academy - UK
Wed 23 Nov 2016 – Nottingham - Rock City - UK
Fri 25 Nov 2016 – Sheffield – O2 Academy - UK
Sat 26 Nov 2016 – Manchester - Albert Hall - UK
Tue 29 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
Wed 30 Nov 2016 – London - Shepherds Bush Empire - UK
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There will be plenty of free fantastic fun for the family on Saturday, September 3, when Nottingham Playhouse holds its Open Day, between 12noon-3pm.
Take a peek behind the scenes at the successful city centre venue.
To celebrate the start of the autumn season at the Playhouse, there will be an afternoon of free activites and eye-opening behind-the-scenes events for all ages.
There will be live music, arts and crafts, performance poetry, drama workshops, special effect, make up and much much more.
Organisers are confident this will be a great family-oriented event for all to enjoy.
Some events require reservation in advance, so make sure you give theteam a call at the Nottingham Playhouse box office on 0115 9419419.
Alternatively, you can check out more details at www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
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There will be plenty of free fantastic fun for the family on Saturday, September 3, when Nottingham Playhouse holds its Open Day, between 12noon-3pm.


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


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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A husband who attacked his pregnant wife while she was holding their 13-month-old baby has been given a community order.


Husband gets community order after attacking pregnant wife


The glory of the British countryside will be celebrated in a specialist auction devoted to all manner of country pursuits and fishing collectables. Think the English country house with the obedient Labrador, tatty leather luggage, stuffed animal heads, the hit films Gosford Park and The Shooting Party.
Country pursuits brings to mind hunting, shooting and fishing and items from these areas will be well represented at the auction. With Derbyshire being a county of real importance for all these, having grouse moors in the north, a hunting tradition extending back into the eighteenth century and famous rivers, the Dove, Derwent and Trent marking its boundaries, there will be a wealth of interesting items featured in the auction.
Past sales have included equestrian equipment, boots, saddles and more, sporting firearms, from wildfowling pieces through shotguns to air weapons, fishing tackle from rods, reels, creels and baskets down to the smallest accessories and lures. Not just the essential equipment needed for the active participation but also paintings and other works of art, prints, books, catalogues, hip flasks, diaries and other documentation.
Taxidermy is much in demand, particularly with interior designers and has featured strongly in recent auctions. A stag head recently sold for £760. Stuffed fish are also hotly contested at auction, particularly those by famous taxidermists such as Cooper and Sons. An Edwardian period pike in a bow fronted glazed case sold for £1,800 last year. Watch out for fakes though as some ‘fish’ are in fact caved in wood, although these are a more affordable collectors item.
Let us not overlook other countryside activities, farming and the essential crafts needed to maintain those iconic views we all hold dear. The work of our Derbyshire dry Countrystone wallers and hedge layers always attract interest and comment.
The Hansons country pursuits auctions include rural bygones, vintage agricultural and domestic tools - all that go to present a complete picture of country life as it was, as it is and as it continues to be.
Do you have any items by Westley Richards, Ustonson, B James, Sharpes, and Bruce and Walker combine with those from Malloch, Abu, Milward, Ogden Smith and Edgar Sealey? Or high quality modern fishing tackle too, made by the likes of Orvis, Sage, Hardy, Farlow, Thomas and Thomas, and Shimano? Entries are now being invited for the auction at Hansons Etwall Salerooms on September 26 with entries closing on August 31.
Please contact Hansons for further details on fishing@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk or phone 01283 733988.

COLUMN: Country collectables to go under the hammer


The glory of the British countryside will be celebrated in a specialist auction devoted to all manner of country pursuits and fishing collectables.  Think the English country house with the obedient Labrador, tatty leather luggage, stuffed animal heads, the hit films Gosford Park and The Shooting Party.


Here are today's top-flight soccer stories from Bank Holiday Monday's newspapers
Manchester United look set to miss out on Monaco defender FABINHO, who is expected to stay in the south of France, reports the Daily Express.
JAMES RODRIGUEZ will cost Chelsea £60million, according to the Daily Mirror, who write that the Premier League club have had a bid rejected by Real Madrid.
The Mirror is also reporting that Everton midfielder JAMES MCCARTHY is close to leaving the club with Crystal Palace a potential destination.
Palace are also closing in on Chelsea striker Loic Remy, according to Sky Sports.
Another player that could leave Stamford Bridge is Kurt Zouma, with the Daily Mail reporting that German side Schalke are chasing the 21-year-old.

Your soccer transfer speculation: August 29


The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain later today (Saturday), potentially leading to some travel disruption.
The yellow alert comes into force at 11am today (Saturday), covering Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and remains valid until 9am on Sunday.
After a dry and cloudy start, showers will spread into much off the region, potentially turning heavy and thundery.
The Met Office has warned there could be the risk of local disruption to transport and outdoor activities.
“Thundery showers are likely to move northwards into some southern parts of England during Saturday morning, becoming more widespread and heavy over central UK through the course of Saturday and overnight into Sunday morning,” they said.
“There remains a lot of uncertainty in where the heaviest and most prolonged thundery showers will occur, with some places having only small amounts of rain. However, there is a risk of some locally large rainfall totals, with 25 to 50 mm of rain possible in places.”

WEATHER WARNING: Heavy and thundery showers for East Midlands


The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain later today (Saturday), potentially leading to some travel disruption.


American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.
Famous for his collaborations with actor/comedian Richard Pryor and director Mel Brooks, Wilder was perhaps best known for his performance as the titular character in 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Before that he had starred in Brooks’ Broadway spoof The Producers, for which he was Oscar nominated and went on to become one of the biggest comedy actors of the 70s and 80s.
He worked again with Brooks on the likes of Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein - earning another Oscar nod - and teamed up to huge success with Pryor for Silver Streak, Stir Crazy and See No Evil, Hear No Evil.
As tributes from co-stars, celebrity fans and ordinary cinema-goers poured in from around the world, pop culture blog i09 put together this compilation of some of Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments.

LEGEND: Gene Wilder’s greatest on-screen moments


American actor Gene Wilder has died at the age of 83.


While a weather warning still looms over the weekend, expect sun acrross the East Midlands today (Friday, August 26).
After a fine and sunny start, and whilst some fair weather cloud could develop during the day, it will remain dry. Although less humid than recently, it will be feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum Temperature 22 °C.
Tonight will have a dry and clear start with only light winds, turning rather chilly, with the odd patch of mist or fog possible by dawn. Minimum Temperature 9 °C.
The Met Office had placed a four-day yellow weather alert over the region, expecting heavy rain and thunder across the midlands for the rest of the week.
The warning has now been lifted for Friday but is still in place for Saturday and Sunday.
Forecasters said: "Outbreaks of rain will develop over central UK through the course of Saturday, and by the evening are likely to be heavy at times. This rain is likely to be prolonged over many areas overnight into Sunday morning, gradually becoming lighter and dying out later on Sunday. Please be aware of the risk of local disruption to transport and outdoor activities.
"A frontal zone associated with very warm and moist air over southern UK early Saturday will ease northwards during Saturday, and become slow moving over central areas of England and Wales later Saturday, persisting overnight, before slowly easing away to the east during the course of Sunday. Rainfall will be heavy at times, and locally prolonged. Rainfall totals are likely to be in the range of 20-40 mm, but 50-75 mm is possible in some areas."
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While a weather warning still looms over the weekend, expect sun acrross the East Midlands today (Friday, August 26).


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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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.


Today’s rumours from the world of football on Wednesday, 24th August 2016 . . .
Wayne Rooney could be heading to the MLS at the end of his contract with clubs ready to throw cash at Manchester United’s captain. SunSport revealed last week that Rooney will not be offered a contract extension at Old Trafford for at least 18 months. According to Portland Chief’s owner, Merritt Paulson, MLS sides are closely monitoring the forward’s situation and are ready to throw “big dollars” to lure Rooney to America. (The Sun).
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Antonio Conte insists only John Terry and Sam Allardyce can decide whether the Chelsea captain should end his self-imposed England exile. Terry retired from international football in 2012 but Allardyce, who names his first England squad on Sunday, has indicted he may speak with the 35-year-old defender over the possibility of a return. (Daily Mail).
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Manchester United are set to play a waiting game as the summer transfer window draws to a close. There is still interest in Southampton defender Jose Fonte, who would be Mourinho’s fifth summer signing. But any deal will depend on Southampton softening their stance on the 32-year-old. It is understood United are willing to wait until deadline day in a bid to test their resolve. (Manchester Evening News).
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Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is set for a medical at Manchester City. The Chile international, 33, flew into Manchester on Tuesday afternoon. City manager Guardiola said: “I cannot deny what everyone knows. The deal is not complete. After I will answer about a player who at the moment is not our player.” Joe Hart, who has not played for City this season, will start Wednesday’s home Champions League qualifier second leg against Steaua Bucharest. (BBC Sport).
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Gareth Bale will cement his position as one of the top players in the world with a bumper new £375,000-a-week contract. He will sign the two-year extension to his Real Madrid deal that will tie him to the Spanish giants until 2021.
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Philippe Montanier expects Nottingham Forest’s search for a goalkeeper to end on Wednesday – with the club working to complete a deal, understood to be for Serbian international Vladimir Stojkovic. (Nottingham Post).
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Hull have opened talks with Tottenham over a deal for midfielder Ryan Mason, according to Sky sources. The 25-year-old has fallen behind Eric Dier, Moussa Dembele and new signing Victor Wanyama in the pecking order for places in Mauricio Pochettino’s midfield. (Sky Sports).
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Today’s rumours from the world of football on Wednesday, 24th August 2016 . . .


Rooney off to USA? Terry England return? United chase Fonte, Bravo for City, Serbian star for Forest


Former England striker Alan Shearer is urging Wayne Rooney to retire from international duty to help his Manchester United career, reports The Sun.
Rooney was named in Sam Allardyce’s first England squad yesterday as a midfielder.
West Ham winger Michail Antonio, 26, is also celebrating after earning his first England call-up, It vindicated his decision to turn down repeated offers to play for Jamaica.
Chelsea have had a bid for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25, rejected but - Madrid president Florentino Perez would be open to a £60m deal, reports the Daily Mirror.
It could open up a rift with manager Zinedine Zidane, who has said the Colombia international will stay at the Bernabeu. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are considering a £1m bid for Sheffield United forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 19. (Daily Mail)
The club also hope to bring in two defenders, with Southampton’s Jose Fonte, 32, and Monaco’s Brazil international Fabinho, 22, the leading candidates. (Daily Record)
But United manager Jose Mourinho could still miss out on Fabinho, who is more likely to remain with Monaco than move to Manchester. (Daily Express)

RUMOURS: Is James Rodriquez leaving Real Madrid for Chelsea?


Former England striker Alan Shearer is urging Wayne Rooney to retire from international duty to help his Manchester United career, reports The Sun.


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


A boyfriend who struck his partner after they both woke up in a “grumpy mood” has been given 180 hours of unpaid work.
Chesterfield magistrates court heard how James Parnell, 24, formerly of Gipsy Lane, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, admitted punching Kelsey Darby in the face after she had threatened to throw a cup of water at him to calm him down.
Prosecuting solicitor Rod Chapman told a court hearing earlier this month that Kelsey Darby and Parnell lived together and both stated they have grumpy moods and they were in a bad mood on the morning of July 7.
Mr Chapman added: “An argument started almost immediately as they awoke. Miss Darby threatened to calm the defendant down by throwing a cup of water at him.
“Parnell asked her how she would like it if he threw a cup of water at her and he got the cup and got in her face and he threw his arm and made contact with her face.”
Parnell told police he had snapped and had hit his partner with his fist maybe twice to the face.
The defendant, who moved to Codnor Drive, Newbold, Chesterfield, pleaded guilty to assault after the incident on July 7.
Defence solicitor John Wilford had said that both the defendant and the complainant had previously been referred to a domestic violence support team after they had both received a caution from a previous incident.
He added that they did not visit the support team which Parnell now regrets.
Magistrates sentenced Parnell on August 24 after considering a probation report.
He was given a 12 month community order with a Building Better Relationships programme and a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.
Magistrates also sentenced Parnell to 180 hours of unpaid work and ordered him to pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
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A boyfriend who struck his partner after they both woke up in a “grumpy mood” has been given 180 hours of unpaid work.


“Grumpy” boyfriend is given unpaid work after hitting partner


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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Country star Nathan Carter sings in Chesterfield


Country sensation Nathan Carter, the voice behind hit song Wagon Wheel, is heading for Chesterfield.


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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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.


The Sacrifice is the final film in the Sculpting Time season at QUAD in Derby.
Andrei Tarkovsky’s final film, from 1986, screens from Sunday, August 28 – Tuesday, August 30. The Sacrifice (12A) explores a deeply personal statement on humanity’s self-destruction and the end of the world.
Starting on the precipice of World War III, the story is about Alexander, a journalist and former actor and philosopher who, on the outbreak of war, turns to God and offers himself up as a sacrifice to change the world and stop the war. The Sacrifice is a heart-breaking but ultimately reaffirming film.
Ticket prices are £8.20 or £7 concessions. Tickets can be bought from QUAD box office on 01332 290606 or online http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/film.aspx
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David Brent: Life On The Road is one of the year’s most anticipated British movies.
Brent, the needy, egotistical, socially awkward star of TV mockumentary The Office is iconic and reviving him is creator Ricky Gervais’s biggest risk to date.
David Brent is working in sales but he’s no longer in charge and, behind his thin facade, the comedown stings.
Instead, Brent’s based in an open-plan telesales department complete with another joker and an office bully who intimidates them both.
Brent’s courage to try something new, throwing himself into a self-funded music tour with hired band Foregone Conclusion is admirable.
Yet the virtue is tempered by Brent’s warped idea that fame will bring him happiness.
He’s still suffering the fallout from public reaction to The Office but this rich material remains largely untapped, lost instead behind a barrage of repetitive gags.
Brent’s songs, from Native American to Equality Street, are still so politically incorrect we want to curl up and pretend this isn’t happening, yet Gervais is kinder to Brent here than he’s ever been.
Since Derek, Gervais seems softer and the final act has heaps of heart and soul. Watching Brent strive for popularity in the face of co-workers and bandmates who openly dislike him is never easy but Gervais throws in a handful of characters who can see Brent’s gentler side.
David Brent: Life On The Road isn’t as funny, as smart or as brutal as The Office but Gervais doesn’t entirely miss this opportunity to give us an older not wiser, more desperate Brent and the closure is sublime.
3/5
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David Brent: Life On The Road is one of the year’s most anticipated British movies.


Brent revival is a big risk for Gervais - but it just about works


There will be something for everyone at this year’s Off The Tracks summer festival, taking place from September 2-4.
Visitors to the popular festival, as Donington Park Farmhouse, Isley Walton, near Castle Donington, can enjoy an exciting and diverse range of acts.
Guitarist and vocalist Hugh Cornwell, formerly of The Stranglers, will be performing, as will traditional African sounds from Zimbarambawe. Headliners include Simon Friend’s Seismic Survey, Treacherous Orchestra, the Scottish folk/rock barnstormers, and psychedelic rockers Ozric Tentacles, while Neville Staple, of The Specials, The Rattlers, Panic Room and LilJim and Z Theory will also take to the stage during the three-day event.
Off The Tracks takes pride in its food and drink, plus arts and crafts stalls, activities for children and camping facilities and showers.
For more, visit www.offthetracks.co.uk or see www.facebook.com/offthetracksfestivals
n HolidayLettings.co.uk, a TripAdvisor company, has announced that Off The Tracks has been chosen as one of the top music festivals in its recent blog article 11 Fabulous UK Music Festivals You Might Not Have Heard Of.
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There will be something for everyone at this year’s Off The Tracks summer festival, taking place from September 2-4.


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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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.


Anything could happen today with the summer transfer window closing tonight.
Premier League clubs have already broken all known spending records for this summer’s transfer window with 12 clubs setting new transfer records for single deals, benefiting from the new £5.1bn television deal.
Arsenal’s £52m double signing of Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi pushed top-flight summer transfer window spending close to the £1bn mark.
It has already surpassed the previous high of £870m set last year.
Here are the rumours floating around on deadline day . . . .
Monaco defender Fabinho could be a ‘left field’ arrival at Manchester United on deadline day, according to the M.E.N.’s Stuart Mathieson. “He’s one I wouldn’t rule out at all,” Stuart said at the M.E.N.’s live football event in Manchester on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old was interesting United a year ago but a move for the right-back failed to materialise. Despite Louis van Gaal’s departure, reports have suggested Fabinho could still move to Manchester.
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Jose Mourinho is furious with Bastian Schweinsteiger over the German’s refusal to leave Manchester United, according to reports. The midfielder has been told he won’t be part of Mourinho’s plans this season. But Schweinsteiger is happy to see out the remaining two years of his contract even if it means not playing. Reports earlier today claimed Sporting Lisbon had made an offer to bring him to Portugal. (Daily Express).
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Chelsea have made a surprise £32million move to bring David Luiz back to Stamford Bridge. The Brazil defender left for Paris Saint-Germain in June 2014 for £50million, a world record fee for a defender, but is ready to return to west London. (Daily Mail).
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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to join Crystal Palace or Bournemouth for the rest of the season so he can play regular first-team football. The 24-year-old met Palace manager Alan Pardew and Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe for talks on Tuesday. He played six times for England over the summer - including three games at Euro 2016 - but was not named in Sam Allardyce’s first squad this week. (BBC Sport).
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Tottenham have made a bid for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, according to Sky sources. The 27-year-old attacking-midfielder has wanted to leave the Magpies all summer after a successful Euro 2016 campaign with France. It is understood the offer is £16m, but Newcastle have reportedly been asking for as much as £30m for the player in recent weeks. (Sky Sports).
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Real Madrid star Isco wants a move to Tottenham, according to reports. It’s suggested north London is the midfielder’s preferred destination if he’s forced to leave the La Liga giants. A reporter at Spanish media outlet El Chiringuito of Mega said: “Isco’s situation at Real Madrid cannot continue. If he left his first choice would be to Tottenham.” (Daily Star).
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Burnley are poised to seal a deal worth in excess of £10million for Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick. The transfer would represent a club record fee for Burnley, topping the £8m cost of bringing Steven Defour to the club. Hendrick, the Republic of Ireland international, impressed for his country at Euro 2016 and Sean Dyche has been in pursuit all summer, originally opening with a £3m offer. (Daily Mail).
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Anything could happen today with the summer transfer window closing tonight.


FOOTBALL RUMOURS: United deadline day deal? Anger over Schweinsteiger, Luiz Chelsea return? Eagles and Cherries chase England star


It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.
Sorry about the footballing metaphors. It seems that not even the Olympics can camouflage the start of a new season. But you know what I mean. Certainly you will if you spent a day or four on the Knavesmire last week, lapping up some of the best entertainment Team GB Racing can deliver.
The trendy riposte to those who object to turning the sport into an artificial singing and dancing circus for the alcohol-fuelled masses is that racing should be fun. Well, if York’s meeting wasn’t fun, packing in as it did top-class, competitive racing, on a majestic racecourse, among sensibly-sized crowds that created a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, then I don’t what is.
It definitely seemed to float the boats of Irish owners Aidan ‘Red’ Shiels and friends, judging by their wild celebrations after HEARTBREAK CITY’S runaway romp in the Ebor itself. Celebrations that even surpassed those the previous day of another owner, Clive Washbourn, who let rip with abandon when his juvenile colt, CONTRAPPOSTO, flew home to snatch second in the big £60,000 Convivial Maiden as a 50/1 shot.
Fun for those whose passion for racing runs as deep as Shiels’s and Washbourn’s equates to revelling in the kind of performances and storylines that emerged from York’s showpiece festival. Here’s my potted day-by-day review, complete with a handful of horses to follow:
DAY ONE (WEDNESDAY)
When the Ebor Festival was washed out by heavy rain in 2008, Juddmonte International Day became the first of four to be abandoned. This time round, the day belonged to POSTPONED, authoritative winner of the near £1 million Group One.
Roger Varian’s 5yo dismissed doubts not only about the wellbeing and form of the yard’s string, but also, and more significantly, the horse’s dubious record over 10f. One of the rare astute uses of a pacemaker, coupled with an eminently sensible ride by the brilliant Andrea Atzeni, put the fears to bed as Postponed made full use of his stamina to stride clear from the 3f pole.
A tilt at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, for which he would surely have gone close last season but for owner Sheikh Mohammed Obaid’s fall-out with previous trainer Luca Cumani, is the logical next step. However, the outcome was also a welcome shot in the arm for the increasingly maligned King George, with the 2015 winner of Ascot’s great race beating into second this year’s winner, HIGHLAND REEL.
The opening day also featured, albeit in a sub-standard Great Voltigeur Stakes, a similarly convincing performance by IDAHO, particularly as he was only just ready after a break and was given a lot to do in rear. As we identified after the Derby, the son of Galileo is a class act, although I wouldn’t be certain that he’ll appreciate the extra 2f of the St Leger, for which he is now a short favourite. His style of running, his turn of speed and his pedigree all point to his optimum trip being 12f or even 10f.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mutakkayef, Oceane, La Casa Tarifa.
DAY TWO (THURSDAY)
A swathe of well-fanced horses obliged during the week. But a notable exception was the 2yo Frankel filly, FAIR EVA, turned over at 4/11 in the 6f Lowther Stakes. Excuses abounded, but not from seasoned trainer Roger Charlton, who kept a cool head and wisely suggested that she was simply beaten by a speedier offspring of the great horse and is more of a miler than a sprinter. In fact, the winner, QUEEN KINDLY, looked special, and the runner-up, ROLY POLY, is improving rapidly too.
Improvement is also the key word belonging to SEVENTH HEAVEN, who powered to victory in the Yorkshire Oaks, swamping two top-notch rivals, FOUND and QUEEN’S TRUST, who were travelling much more sweetly. Aidan O’Brien’s filly has stepped up dramatically for hold-up tactics and galloping tracks.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Mustashry, Abingdon, Jadaayil.
DAY THREE (FRIDAY)
As the rain clouds hovered, punters were faced with their worst guessing-game nightmare, particularly for a fiendishly competitive renewal of the Coolmore Nunthorpe. In the end, enough rain soaked one of the fastest 5f tracks in the country to allow MECCA’S ANGEL to treat us to a textbook display of polished sprinting. When sold to the breeding sheds at the end of the season, the 5yo grey will surely fetch a fee of seven figures.
Not for the first or last time during the meeting, the runner-up ran a blinder as well, especially as LIMATO was tackling the minimum trip for the first time.
Half an hour earlier, what a delight it was too to see NEMORALIA back in the winner’s enclosure. If ever there was a Group One heroine in waiting, Jeremy Noseda’s filly is it.
THREE TO FOLLOW: Rivet, Via Serendipity, Another Touch.
DAY FOUR (SATURDAY)
Contrary to public myth, most of Irish handler Tony Martin’s UK plots and raids do NOT succeed. But this one did, with knobs on, as 5lb claimer Adam McNamara was showered with glowing praise for steering home HEARTBREAK CITY in the Ebor.
The 6yo dual-purpose gelding had to share the limelight, however, with Gimcrack winner BLUE POINT, who laughed at criticism of his defeat at Goodwood. Yes, he’d been a beaten odds-on shot on the Downs, but only in a massive step-up in class against the best UK-trained juvenile seen so far this season, MEHMAS.
THREE TO FOLLOW: a real shame that Sandown’s Solario day clashed with York. Hope that, as a result, you didn’t miss the eyecatching runs of Persuasive, South Seas and Cartmell Cleave.
Skelton’s gold medal caps the most colourful of life-stories
All kinds of sports received a boost via Team GB’s record-breaking heroics at the Rio Olympics. And thankfully, racing didn’t miss out, courtesy of Nick Skelton, father of Jumps trainer Dan and jockey Harry, who strode to a glorious gold medal. As a youngster in the mid-1970s and early 1980s, I remember watching Skelton as a rookie rider, under the wing of Ted Edgar, when showjumping was shown on primetime TV by the BBC. His tear-jerking achievement in Brazil, made all the more remarkable by his well-documented broken neck and hip replacement, caps the most colourful of life-stories both on and off horseback. I loved how he deflected credit to his admirable mount, the 13-year-old Big Star. But I will love even more the updated version of his superb autobiography, ‘Only Falls And Horses’.
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It was very much a game of two halves, with the first two days bathed in summer sunshine and the second two ravaged by rain and wind. But when the final whistle blew, the consensus of opinion was that York’s Ebor Festival had been an end-to-end thriller.


York’s Ebor Festival proves it is one of the best meetings Team GB Racing delivers


The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger.
Sadly, that isn’t the case in this day and age. Breeding operations place more emphasis and value on speed than the kind of stamina attributes required to win Doncaster’s historic race. A Champion Stakes or the Arc are more likely to be on the agenda of the top 10f and 12f 3yos, rather than a tilt at the 14f Classic. So there is little chance of revisiting the days when Guineas, Derby or Oaks winners in the mould of Oh So Sharp (1985), Reference Point (1987) and User Friendly (1992) landed the spoils.
However, the Ladbrokes St Leger is still a big deal. It is still the jewel in the crown of a four-day festival ranked among the best in the country. One that will attract more than 65,000 enthusiastic racegoers to Town Moor next week and equate to a £25 million shot in the arm for the Doncaster economy.
It might have become fashionable to knock the race in some snooty quarters. But Leger Day is a day out beyond compare for the many doyens of Donny. And let’s face it, the race is still a Classic, for heaven’s sake. The oldest too, dating back to 1776, and one that still forms the last leg of a Triple Crown, as revered as it elusive.
Who can forget the fervent anticipation of four years ago when the crowds flocked to witness Camelot’s bid to become the first horse since Nijinsky way back in 1970 to land the Guineas/Derby/Leger hat-trick? And equally the burst-balloon-type deflation of Aidan O’Brien’s colt failing.
Who can forget either the high drama of just 12 months ago when the winner, Simple Verse, was controversially disqualified on the day, only to win the race back on appeal, leaving O’Brien, trainer of the runner-up-come-winner-come runner-up, Bondi Beach, with more heartache?
Oh yes, the St Leger continues to give, make no mistake about that. So what might the race have in store this time round?
Not surprisingly, it again revolves around O’Brien, the best trainer in the business. Notwithstanding his disappointments of 2012 and 2015, he has saddled four winners since 2001 when Milan strode to probably the most impressive victory I have seen of the great race. And a week on Saturday, he will send out the red-hot favourite, IDAHO, third in the Derby and winner of York’s Great Voltigeur Stakes, one of the main trials for the Doncaster showpiece.
A class act, the son of Galileo is almost sure to win if he stays the 14f trip. But his pedigree, his style of running and the patient way he is generally ridden instil sufficient doubts to suggest you should cast your net in search of better value.
There is still time for supplementary entries to throw a spanner in the works. But at present, Idaho’s chief rival in the market is MUNTAHAA, trained by another successful patron of the race, John Gosden, who has fielded three winners since 2006. Another not exactly bred to relish the Doncaster distance, he has made rapid improvement this term, culminating in a taking pillar-to-post triumph over 13f at Chester two weeks ago. It was only a Listed handicap, but the son of Dansili had to defy a mammoth mark of 108 against older, more seasoned rivals and also the tight turns of a track far from sure to suit such a big, long-striding colt. He’s a player.
Two horses who were behind Idaho at Epsom, RED VERDON and ALGOMETER, might well get closer faced with an extra 2f, and don’t rule out the favourite’s own stablemate, HOUSESOFPARLIAMENT, reversing Voltigeur placings. He is guaranteed to stay and will relish the galloping expanse of Town Moor. Similar comments apply to a third O’Brien contender, Royal Ascot winner SWORD FIGHTER, while ORMITO is no mug and VENTURA STORM would have to be considered if the ground turned on the Soft side.
It’s a head-scratcher that makes punters grateful the Leger Festival is not all about the main event. Classy, competitive racing abounds on all four days, while the Leger Legends contest on the opening day, featuring past jockeys, continues to delight the crowds and raise valuable money for racing charities in equal measure. Last year, it was won by Tony McCoy no less. This year, two more ex-champions, Richard Hughes and Joseph O’Brien, Aidan’s son, are in the line-up.
Day two on the Thursday is DFS Ladies’ Day, highlighted, appropriately, by a couple of Group races for fillies, the Park Hill Stakes, where Sir Michael Stoute’s ABINGDON will be primed to continue her progression, and the Sceptre Stakes, which has been earmarked by Charlie Hills for his lightly-raced 3yo, JADAAYIL.
The historic Doncaster Cup for stayers is the star attraction on the Friday when PALLASATOR will be a warm fancy to repeat his 2015 success. Vying for the limelight are three crack 2yo contests, including the Flying Scotsman Stakes won so spectacularly by the mighty Frankel six years ago. The 5f Flying Childers Stakes could throw up a thrilling duel between the unbeaten filly MRS DANVERS and Mark Johnston’s YALTA, while the Mallard Handicap on the same day might be a target for Roger Varian’s MONOTYPE.
The supporting card on Leger Day itself includes the Champagne Stakes, one of the leading juvenile heats of the season, in which RIVET and PEACE ENVOY would be interesting, and the 7f Park Stakes, which might yield as striking a winner as last year with NEMORALIA aiming to follow in the footsteps of Limato.
I’m hoping too that there might be openings over the four days for ANOTHER TOUCH, HAGGLE, EL VIP and CARTMELL CLEAVE. If not, best of luck in finding a few winners of your own.
Spectacular autumn schedule ensures the Flat season no longer fizzles out
Autumn is fast approcahing, but gone are the days when the Flat season fizzled out during September and October. On the contrary, next week’s Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster is followed by a veritable feast of action across the world to wrap up what has been another compelling campaign on the level. Newmarket’s under-rated three-day Cambridgeshire meeting is swiftly followed by a sensational Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe day in France. Back to Newmarket it is for the two day Future Champions extravaganza. On to Ascot next for the Qipco Champions Day finale, and we haven’t even mentioned the global giants of the Breeders’ Cup in the USA and the Melbourne Cup in Australia. I love Jumps racing as much as the average racing Joe, but I couldn’t even have a National Hunt horse on my mind until late October at the earliest.
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The age-old adage goes something like this: the fastest horse wins the Guineas, the luckiest horse wins the Derby, and the best horse wins the St Leger.


It’s the oldest swinger in town -- but Doncaster’s St Leger is still a big deal


Star names, thrilling plays, tribute bands and witty comedians contribute to a fun-filled programme at Chesterfield theatres.
Hi-de-Hi actress Ruth Madoc teams up with Brooke Vincent (Coronation Street’s Sophie Webster) in a comedy about unmarried mums, Be My Baby, running from October 11 to 15.
The comedic horrors of bringing up children are explored in Mum’s the Word 2, starring Michelle Heaton (Liberty X) and Gemma Bissix (EastEnders) on October 22.
Atomic Kitten’s Liz McClarnon and 911’s singer Lee Brennan will be lighting up the stage as the stars of this year’s panto, Aladdin, which opens on December 2.
Rock ‘n’ roll musical Buddy roars into town, opening at the Pomegranate Theatre for a week from September 12.
The season gets off to a thrilling start on September 1, with a three-night run of Anthony Horowitz’s Mindgame.
Brian Capron (Coronation Street, Where the Heart Is) and Jenny Funnell (As Time Goes By) keep the suspense going when they star in Home At Seven by R.C. Sherriff on September 6 and 7.
Ian Sharrock, of Emmerdale and Heartbeat fame, stars as Bunny in Raffles - The Mystery of the Murdered Thief, from September 8 to 10.
Tony’s Last Tape on October 16 is a touching and compelling portrait of Chesterfield’s late MP, Tony Benn.
Classical crossover group G4 will be performing on September 11, Lee Mead sings songs from musical theatre in Some Enchanted Evening on October 14 and Jimmy Osmond stars in Moon River and Me on October 27.
Tribute acts include Stayin’ Alive playing Bee Gees songs on September 23, Navi airing Michael Jackson hits on October 2 and Some Guys Have All the Luck - the Rod Stewart Story on October 6.
If it’s laughter you’re after join Henning Wehn for his show Westphalia is not an Option on October 21 or Lee Hurst on November 18.
Amateur company performances will include Chesterfield Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s production of Iolanthe (October 5-8) and Chesterfield Operatic Society presentation of Anything Goes (November 22-26).

Star-studded line up for Chesterfield theatres


Star names, thrilling plays, tribute bands and witty comedians contribute to a fun-filled programme at Chesterfield theatres.


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.


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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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


Soprano Alexandra to sing in Last Rose of Summer concert


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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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.


Boozy motorist is banned from driving for 30 months