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3 hours ago
- General
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Man seriously injured in town centre assault
A police cordon is in place following a serious assault in a Derbyshire town centre. Officers were called to the Market Place in Ilkeston at 02:10 BST on Sunday, and man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police said the area is likely to be cordoned off for "some time" and may cause disruption to pedestrians. People are being advised to take alternative routes whilst officers remain in the area. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Derbyshire Police
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4 hours ago
- Entertainment
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Doctor Who fans left 'speechless' over return of Billie Piper and Jodie Whittaker
Doctor Who fans have hailed the appearances of Billie Piper and Jodie Whittaker in the season finale. However, one viewer condemned Saturday's episode as 'EastEnders in space', criticising the plot and writing. In the finale, Ncuti Gatwa leaves Doctor Who and is seen regenerating into Piper, who first appeared in the series as the companion to the ninth Time Lord in 2005. Retired teacher Steve Hatcher, 66, of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, who runs Whoovers – a Doctor Who fan club – told the PA news agency: 'The question in the mind was, is it going to be a regeneration to a new Doctor, which it was, or is it just going to be a regeneration to black and an uncertain future? READ MORE: Clarkson's Farm's Harriet Cowan issues plea to viewers as new episodes release today READ MORE: MASH icon Loretta Swit dies at 84 as suspected cause of death revealed 'So I'm very relieved that they've found a new Doctor and she's a brilliant actor and I'm sure that'll be terrific, so Doctor Who continues, I would say, on the basis of that, it was a terrific episode. 'I think it gave us everything that we wanted to see from it, there was nothing left unexplained at the end of it apart from those things that don't need explaining because there's an inherent mystery to it all, but it was terrific, I enjoyed it a lot.' Mr Hatcher, who watched the episode with other fans at the Derby Quad cinema, said the regeneration was 'handled really nicely' and the overwhelming mood was positive. He went on: 'What a lovely surprise to see Jodie Whittaker come back as well tonight.' James Ashway, 27, from Bristol, who helps run the Doctor Who Appreciation Society's magazine, said: 'It was an episode which threw the kitchen sink in terms of returning characters, Jodie Whittaker and obviously now Billie Piper as well, as the new Doctor. 'I'm a bit speechless, to be honest, there's quite a lot of stuff to take in, but I think it was an interesting episode which pivoted in the middle to tell two different stories, one wrapping up the end of that season and obviously telling Ncuti Gatwa's regeneration as well, so very enjoyable.' However, Brendan Noble, 57, of Middlesbrough, a former English teacher who runs the Sense Sphere YouTube channel, said: 'I think we've just had what I would have called EastEnders in space. I am absolutely shocked, irritated, frustrated, people are contacting me now in absolute shock and horror at what's just happened. 'It's lazy writing, hodgepodge of exposition, escapism, nonsense, (Russell T Davies) was throwing every toy from the Doctor Who box at the telly, hoping that some of it would make sense in the way of entertaining you.' Mr Noble told PA it was a 'shame' that Gatwa 'never had any decent stories', calling it an 'absolute waste of a Doctor'.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- General
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Man seriously injured in Ilkeston town centre assault
A police cordon is in place following a serious assault in a Derbyshire town were called to the Market Place in Ilkeston at 02:10 BST on Sunday, and man was taken to hospital with serious said the area is likely to be cordoned off for "some time" and may cause disruption to pedestrians. People are being advised to take alternative routes whilst officers remain in the area.
BBC News
7 hours ago
- Health
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Derbyshire post-transplant runner 'wanted to do my donor proud'
"I wanted to do my donor proud by exercising with my heart transplant", says Karen 65 year-old transplantee, from Wirksworth in Derbyshire, completed her 50th parkrun on Saturday and said she wanted to show that you can still be active, even after receiving a life-saving Hodgson said doing the Park Run with 11 other transplantees was also a great way of urging people to "give the gift of life" through organ running 19 years after her transplant, Mrs Hodgson said: "We want to show how well and active we can be after receiving a life-saving transplant and to also show that despite a history of poor health, it is possible to get fit." Karen was 26 when she was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart said she didn't need a transplant at first after her in 2006, when she was 46, Mrs Hodgson received a new heart after being given just 18 days to live due to her health Hodgson said she was still alive due to the "gift of life" and wanted families to discuss whether they wished to have their organs donated."I'd like people to have the conversation about organ donation because it will save lives and it means families can enjoy each others company for longer", said Mrs of 30 April 2025, NHS Blood and Transplant said around 580 people in the East Midlands were on the waiting list for an organ transplant, including 131 people in 8,000 people in the UK were currently waiting for an organ transplant, NHS Blood and Transplant law surrounding organ donation in England was changed in May 2020 so people had to opt out rather than opt in to become adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die, unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups. Seven of Mrs Hodgson's group that participate in the Long Eaton parkrun have been selected to represent Team GB at this year's World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany."I will be competing in the 5k road race and the 1500m and 800m track", said Mrs Hodgson."We are a mix of heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, bone marrow and liver transplantees all with amazing stories to tell. "We also have Charlotte running with us who is an altruistic kidney donor and also kidney donors who were able to save their loved ones lives with family donation."Mrs Hodgson said she was "grateful and humble" to represent her country in the upcoming games."I think about my donor and her family whenever I cross a finishing line", she said."I didn't know who she was but her gift has meant I can continue my life and I keep my heart strong to be able to continue running for as long as I can."
BBC News
7 hours ago
- General
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Matlock bus services disrupted due to water works
A number of bus services in Matlock will be disrupted due to upcoming water maintenance Trent has announced a number of water maintenance works are going ahead in the town, which has resulted in multiple road closures starting from County Council said the Bank Road, Imperial Road and Dale Road closures between 2 and 20 June will affect some services calling at Matlock bus authority said services including Stagecoach, Andrews, High Peak and Trentbarton would now be setting off from different locations. Passengers are now being asked to catch affected buses from the following places:Outside of Iceland storeX17 Stagecoach: Services towards Chesterfield and towards Wirksworth63 Stagecoach: Outside store on Causeway Lane158 StagecoachMatlock Interchange6.1 Trentbarton: Services travelling towards BakewellTranspeak High Peak: Services towards Buxton 172 Andrews110 and 111 Ashbourne CT140 Stagecoach141 Stagecoach143 and 143A Stagecoach159 StagecoachBakewell Road6.1 Trentbarton: Services towards Derby Transpeak High Peak: Services towards Derby160 Stagecoach: Temporary stop opposite M&S141 Stagecoach143 and 143A Stagecoach159 StagecoachThe 157 Stagecoach service will run from Matlock bus station.
