Sian Filcher

England

Social Media Reporter, Derby at BBC

Reporter @BBCDerby @bbcemt

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'Nightmare' bins in Derby obstructing pavement despite crackdown

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

'Nightmare' bins block pavements despite crackdownSian FilcherBBCResidents in Stepping Lane said bins were a "big issue"Residents living on a street in Derby say bins obstructing pavements are still a "huge issue" despite a new council scheme. Derby City Council said in May that fines would be issued to people leaving their bins out unnecessarily, but a Freedom of Information (FOI) request found that as of June 11, zero fines had been issued.
Council set to 'remove' man living on road island

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Council set to 'remove' man living on road islandSian FilcherBBCStephen Bullock, known as Tiggz, has been on the island for around four monthsA man who has been living on a traffic island in Derby is set to be removed by the council. Stephen Bullock, who likes to be known as Tiggz, has been living in his colourful van on Cock Pitt Island, off the A601, for around four months.
Kylie serenade leaves fan, 3, 'smiling ear to ear'

2 weeks ago | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Sian Filcher |Andy Twigge

Sian Filcher - BBC News, Derby and Andy Twigge - BBC News, Derby12 June 2025 at 3:37 am·2-min readA three-year-old boy was left "smiling ear to ear" after being serenaded by singer Kylie Minogue, his dad has said. Reuben, from Matlock in Derbyshire, went to see the Australian singer with his dad Glen at a concert in Birmingham on 5 June. He took with him a pink rose to hand to Kylie, but Glen, 53, said they never expected him to get as much attention as he did.
Kylie Minogue serenade leaves fan, 3, 'smiling ear to ear'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher |Andy Twigge

Kylie serenade leaves fan, 3, 'smiling ear to ear'Sian Filcher & Andy TwiggeGlen FrostReuben exchanged roses with Kylie Minogue, before she serenaded him with a songA three-year-old boy was left "smiling ear to ear" after being serenaded by singer Kylie Minogue, his dad has said. Reuben, from from Matlock in Derbyshire, went to see the Australian singer with his dad Glen at a concert in Birmingham on 5 June.
Abbey pub to reopen weeks after sudden closure

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Village pub to reopen weeks after sudden closureSian FilcherBBCThe Abbey pub is set to reopen on June 20A historic pub in Darley Abbey is set to reopen its doors weeks after it was suddenly shut down. The Abbey, a Samuel Smith's Brewery pub, closed in May after photos of inside the building were shared online. The venue is expected to reopen on 20 June, with new landlords Maria and Martin taking over.
University of Derby

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

'Loss of support' for disabled university studentsSian FilcherBBCSonja Brown says changes made to disability support were "stressful and frustrating" Disabled students at the University of Derby are calling for more specialist support to be available during their studies, after the university made changes to its disability support.
University of Derby

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Job cuts fears as university plans college mergersSian FilcherBBCThe university will be merging its current four colleges into twoA union has warned the University of Derby will be "weaker" as part of proposed changes which it is feared could lead to job losses. An internal announcement made to staff, seen by the BBC, states there would be a "reduction in posts" and the university's four colleges would be merged into two as part of the plans.
'I wasn't worried about skin cancer, so my check shocked me'

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Sian Filcher

Image caption, Mitchell Barwell was urgently referred for surgery to remove a pigmented lesion on his backA radio producer has said he never suspected he could be at risk from skin cancer until he had a check as part of a campaign launched by a former colleague. During a quiet moment at the event, Mitchell decided to get checked himself - and was told to make an urgent appointment with a GP about a mole on his back.
Hosepipe ban in Youlgreave met with 'delight' from locals

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Hosepipe ban met with 'delight' from localsSian FilcherBBCAmy Young says she is proud of Youlgreave's water supplyResidents have welcomed what is thought to be the first hosepipe ban in the UK. Youlgreave Waterworks, which supplies water to the village of Youlgreave in Derbyshire, introduced the ban after a two-month spell of dry weather. Residents of the village, which has had its own water supply since 1829, are being asked to conserve water where possible and report any suspected leaks.
Jeremy Clarkson's new farm sidekick aims to change atttitudes

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Clarkson's new farm sidekick on changing attitudesSian FilcherBBCDerbyshire farmer Harriet Cowan (with her dog Tyke) appears in the fourth season of Clarkson's FarmShe has given Kaleb a run for his money and now Harriet Cowan wants to be a voice for young farmers. The 24-year-old, from Derbyshire, has become Jeremy Clarkson's new sidekick on the latest series of his popular show Clarkson's Farm, standing in for Kaleb Cooper for three episodes while he toured.