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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Play area opened with 'fastest zip wire in Derby'
A new play area designed with the help of residents has thrown open its gates at a Derby park. An open day was held to celebrate the new facility for youngsters at Brunswood Park in Spondon on Saturday. Features include a climbing frame and slide, roundabout, swings, and "the fastest zip wire in Derby", according to Derby City Council. A spokesperson for the council thanked "everyone who shared ideas and helped shape" the new "wonderful space". More than £72,000 was given to Spondon from a developer to improve parks in the area, after homes were built on the former Technograv factory site in Nottingham Road, while Friends of Spondon Parks raised a further £20,000 to redevelop the park. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. New play area for city park after consultation Derby City Council
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Spondon play area opened with 'fastest zip wire in Derby'
A new play area designed with the help of residents has thrown open its gates at a Derby open day was held to celebrate the new facility for youngsters at Brunswood Park in Spondon on include a climbing frame and slide, roundabout, swings, and "the fastest zip wire in Derby", according to Derby City Council.A spokesperson for the council thanked "everyone who shared ideas and helped shape" the new "wonderful space". More than £72,000 was given to Spondon from a developer to improve parks in the area, after homes were built on the former Technograv factory site in Nottingham Road, while Friends of Spondon Parks raised a further £20,000 to redevelop the park.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Pioneering' Derby green energy project awarded £23.2m
A major project to heat university, college and hospital buildings in Derby from a source several miles away in Spondon has received government source heat pumps will be used to warm hot water pipes laid between the suburb and the city centre in the project, which is scheduled to be completed by generated from businesses will be used by the heat pumps, although the company behind it, Energy1, is yet to reveal which businesses are firm has now been awarded £23.2m towards the scheme from the government's Green Heat Network Fund. Project director Nick Johnston said: "People [in Derby] should be delighted as it represents a really long-term investment in the city that is backed by both public and private finance."It's part of the UK's long-term transition towards energy security and net zero and it really positions the city as a pioneer on this journey."So we're absolutely delighted to be awarded the grant and we're really excited to take the project forward."Mr Johnston said a similar scheme in Bradford was 75% complete and is due to start running next year. There are also plans for heat networks in Exeter and Milton Keynes. The plan in Derby is to heat up to 47 buildings in this way including the Royal Derby Hospital and the Florence Nightingale Hospital, located about seven miles away from College and the University of Derby are also signed up to the project.A University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust spokesperson said: "We have ambitions to become a net zero organisation and are proactively looking at opportunities that will help us to reduce our carbon footprint and become more sustainable, which is better for the environment as well as the taxpayer."We look forward to working alongside partners as a part of this project, which could see two of our Derby hospitals provided with pre-heated water to significantly reduce how much gas we use and will offer one of the most cost-effective heating solutions available."The government's Green Heat Network Fund has been set up to help cut the country's carbon Fahnbulleh, the minister for energy consumers, said: "Heat networks will play an important role in our mission for clean power by 2030, helping us to achieve energy independence and lower bills."
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Army cadet says training helped to save his little brother's life
A 15-year-old army cadet says his training helped to save his little brother's life when he started Butler used first aid training when his two-year-old brother Lyndon began choking on his food at said: "Thanks to the skills I learnt, I saved his life. If not, it could've ended a lot different."Lewis, who has been with the cadets in Spondon, Derbyshire, for over three years, was awarded a certificate from the County Commandant Col Chris Howard for his life-saving actions. Lewis said the incident happened during a normal family dinner."We'd all just sat down eating dinner, as usual. I looked to my right where my little brother Lyndon was sat, and he was red and not making a sound. "Immediately, you know something's wrong when they're not making a noise and they've gone bright red. "With me having done my training in the cadets, I knew instantly he was choking. "I didn't really panic, I thought of it as a normal training situation. After I administered first aid and unblocked his throat, I realised how bad the situation could have been."He was OK in the end, he was happy and giving me hugs." 'Second nature to him' Lewis' mother Natasha Smith and his step-father Steve Melnyk say they both went into a panic when they saw Lyndon said: "My instant reaction was to put his fingers down his throat. "Lewis said 'no mum, don't do that. That could induce vomiting and cause him to aspirate, and further lodge the food'. "Lewis grabbed Lyndon, tipped him forward and gave him some back blows to his back, and then out the food came. It happened really quick. "It was second nature to him, he didn't think about it, he just did it. We didn't even know he could do that."Steve added: "I just went into panic as well. "I think everyone, especially parents, should have some basic first aid training in case something like that happens." Julie Smith, 47, a detachment commander at Spondon army cadets, says she could not be prouder of Lewis."It's just an amazing thing that he's done for his little brother. I smile every day when I think about it."Over the years we've had quite a few stories like this. "We've had a mum who had a heart attack and her daughter stepped in, and saved her life. "We've had another one who stopped at a car accident on her way to school and saved an old lady's life after she got hit by a car. "They come through few and far between, but when they do we try to celebrate everyone's achievements."I'm just so proud of him."Lewis hopes to apply to the Army Foundation College in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, when he turns then plans to get into the British Army's Parachute Regiment.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Talks start over limiting lorries in 'small' suburb in Spondon
Traffic investigations are taking place in a Derby suburb following calls to limit lorries passing through the and highways chiefs at Derby City Council have met to discuss the possibility of a weight limit restriction for vehicles to be introduced in Spondon because of frequent problems with comes after the road network in the area was described by worried councillors as "extremely fragile", with high levels of traffic and congestion a common have backed the campaign, with some fearing pedestrians are in danger because of the high number of lorries passing through and that the village is "too small" for them. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) said reported problems include "tyres exploding onto shop windows", property damage and stuck HGVs unable to get through the bypass at Willowcroft year, one angry resident launched an online petition on the website saying she felt "constantly exasperated by being stuck in traffic through our village due to random roadworks and unexpected road closures". 'Dangerous' A post on the Spondon Councillors Facebook page said Conservative councillor Jonathan Smale had a meeting with Derby City Council officers to discuss the social media post said: "On Thursday 1 May, Councillor Smale met with Derby City Council's head of traffic & transportation. "They walked from the Sitwell Street/Willowcroft Roundabout to Dale Road Park to highlight some of the traffic problems we're facing, especially regarding HGV travel."Ironically, during the walk, two HGVs were seen clipping kerbs at pinch points, which was dangerous to pedestrians."We plan to collect more data soon through surveys conducted at various times and on different days to provide a clear picture. "We'll be asking residents to support us by helping collect this information."Sally Newbold, 66, told LDRS: "I've got grandchildren, and I literally have to hold them tight on the pavement because so many are coming past, and they are going too fast."It's dangerous. The village is too small for them."Colin Earith, 88, said: "A weight restriction is needed, but it has been needed for a long time. The roads in Spondon are very narrow, and any issue causes traffic to be built up."And Jackie Boole, 77, who lives near the centre of Spondon, said: "It is dangerous for children to cross the road. "Many of them pass through the main road here in Spondon, which has narrow streets, and you can hear the vibrations. Sometimes the drivers get lost and are then trying to reverse around a tight corner."Spondon councillors have confirmed talks about the issue have officially started with Derby City Council officers.
