BBC Local Live: Derbyshire on Tuesday 11 October

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Updates for Tuesday 11 October 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Wednesday

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Calum McKenzie

Complainant let Ched Evans 'join in' sexpublished at 13:13 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Mr Evans told the court earlier today he found the remark he made to police about women liking footballers because they were rich "cringe worthy".
Image source, PA
"At the time I was explaining to the officers, I was not expecting it to be read out in court. I don't think footballers are entitled to anything," he said.
Mr Evans - who started his career at Manchester City - insists the complainant agreed to let him "join in" while she was having sex with Mr McDonald in the hotel room and denied trying to hide his face from CCTV cameras as he left.
Ched Evans rape trial: 'Nothing sinister' about my actions, he sayspublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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BBC Local Live
Mr Evans, 27, was found guilty of rape at Caernarfon Crown Court in 2012, but his conviction was quashed in April.
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He told Cardiff Crown Court today there was "nothing sinister" in what he did.
Ched Evans rape trial: Footballer 'would not hurt a girl'published at 12:55 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Chesterfield striker Ched Evans has told a court he would not "hurt a girl" at his retrial for rape.
Image source, Ben Birchall/PA Wire
He denies raping a 19-year-old at a Premier Inn in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, on 30 May 2011 and insists it was consensual sex.
Care home to closepublished at 12:52 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Chris Doidge
BBC Radio Derby political reporter
The Ada Belfield care home in Belper has been approved for closure by Derbyshire County Council.
Residents and staff will move to a brand new council building.
Council leader Anne Western (pictured) said: "It shows what you can do if you're determined to be a provider of care".
Latest headlines for Derbyshirepublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Here's what's happening across our region:
- A murder investigation has begun after a badly burned body was found on the edge of the Peak District
- An eight-year-old boy has been kicked in the face by a jogger in Ilkeston
- Cricket: Derbyshire duo Tom Wood and Charlie Macdonell sign new one-year contracts
Weather: Rain around this afternoonpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Charlie Slater
BBC Weather presenter
Lots of cloud around throughout the afternoon leaving only a few sunny spells.
A few showers are likely with temperatures up 14C (57F).
Witness appeal over burnt body murderpublished at 11:43 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
Police say the body was found by a member of the public yesterday afternoon.
The lay-by is used by ramblers and dog walkers so officers want to speak to anyone who has been near there recently. , external
They also want to hear from anyone who thinks they may have seen someone starting a fire.
Murder probe after burnt body foundpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
A murder inquiry has begun after a body was found in a lay-by outside Tintwistle,, external on the edge of the Peak District.
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Police have said the body is badly burnt and officers are working to try to identify the gender and identity of the person.
Jogger attacks eight-year-old in Ilkestonpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
A boy, 8, was kicked in the face by a jogger as he walked the family dogs with his mum.
One of the dogs ran near to the man and he swore and continued running.
Minutes later, the man jogged toward the family again and kicked one of the dogs.
The boy went to see if the dog was injured and the man pushed him to the floor and kicked him in the mouth, causing minor injuries. The dog was uninjured.
Sports writer on Chris Powellpublished at 10:49 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
Calum McKenzie
BBC Local Live
The Derby Telegraph's chief sports writer Steve Nicholson has been on BBC Radio Derby (yes we're all friends) speculating about what the future holds for Chris Powell at the Rams.
"I think the players are familiar with him as he has been there for a few months," Nicholson said.
"I'd still be saying to him 'go prove yourself' - he's more interim for me."
Duo sign new deals with Falconspublished at 10:32 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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BBC Local Live
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Latest headlines for Derbyshirepublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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Here's what's happening across Derbyshire:
- The Police Federation back calls from the county's police commissioner for more cash to help with recruitment
- JCB has left the business lobby group, the CBI, reportedly because of its anti-Brexit stance
- New Derbyshire wicketkeeper Gary Wilson says he "can't wait" to get started at the club, external
Your photos: October across Derbyshirepublished at 10:25 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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There's magic in the mist...
Image source, Oggies Balcony
Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Oggies Balcony in Etwall for the pic.
Nick Knowles transformed our life, says familypublished at 09:46 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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The Smith family also got this rather impressive looking hot tub as part of the DIY SOS transformation of their home.
Family thanks BBC show for 'transformation'published at 09:26 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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Here's a nice pic of the family with Nick Knowles and the rest of the team...
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BBC programme transforms family's lifepublished at 09:19 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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A family from Loscoe near Heanor says their recent appearance BBC One show DIY SOS has changed their lives for the better.
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The home of Andy and Rachel Smith was transformed to help them provide better care for their disabled son Isaac.
More from Mel Morris Q&A sessionpublished at 09:03 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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Rams chairman taking part in Q&A sessionpublished at 08:48 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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Latest headlines for Derbyshirepublished at 08:45 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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Here's what's happening across Derbyshire:
- Derbyshire's police and crime commissioner asks for more government money to help recruit officers
- A mother who visited her baby son's grave in Derby to mark his birthday says she was devastated to find it vandalised
- A family near Heanor who had their house transformed thanks to DIY SOS says the show has given them a better quality of life
Beattie in charge for Leeds at Derbypublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 11 October 2016
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Fear not - it appears Chris Powell will have someone to do "battle" with on the touchline.
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First team coach James Beattie will take charge of Leeds, the Yorkshire Evening Post reports., external