Sian Filcher

England

Social Media Reporter, BBC Derby at BBC

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Derby woman returns from working at world's southernmost museum

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher |Andy Twigge

'Working at remote Antarctic museum was incredible'Sian Filcher & Andy TwiggeAoife McKennaAoife McKenna spent five months at Port LockroyA woman who went to work at the world's southernmost museum in Antarctica says the experience was "unlike anything else". Aoife McKenna, from Derby, left the UK in November to move 9,000 miles to Port Lockroy, a British Antarctic base on Goudier Island. She described the island as "very isolated" and slightly smaller than a football pitch.
'We want to swim in reservoirs in England and Wales'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

'We want to swim in reservoirs in England and Wales'Sian FilcherBBCSwimmers have staged protests against rules that don not allow them to swim in reservoirsThe right to swim in inland water in Scotland is clear, so why is it not the same for England and Wales? Swimmers are arguing for the right to access waters owned by utility companies at their own risk. But the water companies that own these reservoirs say swimming in a body of water like this could be extremely dangerous.
Locals shocked by pub's sudden closure

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Locals shocked by village pub's sudden closureSian FilcherBBCThe pub in Darley Abbey dates back to the 15th CenturyA pub in Derby has abruptly closed with a handwritten note placed on the door saying the brewery owner was unhappy about photos of it being shared online. The Abbey, in Darley Abbey, dates back to the 15th Century and is one of the last surviving buildings from an extensive monastery.
Army cadet says training helped to save his little brother's life

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

'Army cadet training helped save my brother's life'Sian FilcherBBCLewis Butler, 15, saved the life of his two-year-old brother LyndonA 15-year-old army cadet says his training helped to save his little brother's life when he started choking. Lewis Butler used first aid training when his two-year-old brother Lyndon began choking on his food at dinner. He said: "Thanks to the skills I learnt, I saved his life.
'Prince William hugged me after chat about his mum'

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

'Prince William hugged me after chat about his mum'Sian FilcherPaul BurrowsWendy Daunt received her OBE at Windsor CastleA teacher who was honoured for her work in the deaf community has revealed details about the moment she met and hugged the Prince of Wales. Wendy Daunt, who voluntarily teaches deaf studies at the Royal School for the Deaf in Derby, was appointed OBE at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
No hosepipe ban in 2025 for Midlands, says Severn Trent

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

No hosepipe ban in 2025, says water firmSian FilcherPA MediaSevern Trent Water last imposed a hosepipe ban in 1995Severn Trent Water has announced there will be no hosepipe ban this year, despite a new record for the hottest start to any May on record. The last time such a ban was imposed by the company was in 1995. At the time, it meant people in affected areas were unable to use hosepipes to water gardens, clean their cars or fill paddling pools.
Concern for birds as supermarket clears bushes

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Concern for birds as supermarket clears bushesSian FilcherBBCSainsbury's said the work had caused no disruption to wildlifePolice say officers are investigating after concerns were raised about a supermarket chopping down bushes during bird nesting season. Residents in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, said they had seen birds flying in and out of the shrubbery at the Sainsbury's store prior to the work being carried out.
Concern for birds as supermarket clears bushes

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Sian Filcher

Image caption, Sainsbury's said the work had caused no disruption to wildlifePolice say they are investigating after concerns were raised about a supermarket chopping down bushes during bird nesting season. Residents in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, said they had seen birds flying in and out of the shrubbery at the Sainsbury's store prior to the work being carried out. Derbyshire Police's Rural Crime Team said it had received a number of reports and an investigation was ongoing.
Council investigates car storage site near village

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

Council investigates car storage site near villageSian FilcherBBCA large amount of vehicles are being stored on the landFarm land being used to store a large amount of vehicles near a village in Derbyshire is being investigated by the council. South Derbyshire District Council says work at the property in Derby Road, just outside Hatton, began without planning permission, and any further work had ceased.
'Nursing has given me the strength to take on Everest'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Sian Filcher

'Nursing has given me strength to take on Everest'Sian FilcherRowena RowberryRowena Rowberry is attempting to reach the summit of Mount Everest by the end of MayA woman is climbing Mount Everest as part of a challenge to summit seven of the world's highest peaks, which aims to shine a light on the strength of nurses. Rowena Rowberry, 34, is a nurse and lecturer in nursing at the University of Derby, and hopes to scale the world's highest mountain by the end of May.