WEST PARK SEXUAL ASSAULT

 A 33-year-old man has been arrested in Long Eaton following reports of a sexual assault. At around 3.15pm today police received reports that a woman had been assaulted and had sexual comments made to her by a man on West Park off Wilsthorpe Road. Anyone that witnessed the incident or who has information that would help the investigation is asked to contact police using the below methods quoting incident number 679 of 6th November. 

·         Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/ 

·         Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page  

·         Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact  

·         Phone – call us on 101  

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/. 

TICKET OFFICE SAVED

 Maggie Throup, Member of Parliament for Erewash is delighted with the news that the Government has decided not to ratify proposals to close railway ticket offices, including the one at Long Eaton Station. During the summer, train companies, such as East Midlands Railway (EMR), consulted on reforming railway ticket offices. Maggie, who is a frequent rail user, formally wrote to the Managing Director of East Midlands Railway (EMR) regarding her concerns about the detrimental impact that modernisation could have at Long Eaton Station. During this period Maggie also visited Long Eaton Station and met with EMR executives to outline her concerns in greater detail.  After reviewing the consultation responses as well actively engaging with accessibility and passenger groups, it became evident that the ticket office proposals did not meet high passenger standards set by the Government. Consequently, the Government has communicated to the rail industry that ticket office reform should not proceed.  

 Maggie commented: “As a frequent rail user, I fully appreciate and share many of the concerns that have been expressed by Erewash residents about the proposed closure of railway ticket offices, including the one at Long Eaton Railway Station operated by EMR. That is why at the time, I wrote to and met with EMR executives to outline my concerns in greater detail. I am therefore delighted that the Government has listened to my and rail users’ concerns meaning railway ticket offices across the country will remain open.  As a result, stations such as Long Eaton will continue to have friendly staff on site who will be able to offer passengers the support they need, such as with ticketing, information and safety of access assistance. Thank you to every Erewash resident who participated in this consultation, your voice was certainly heard. I know the team at Long Eaton Station will be thrilled with this news.” 

 
It is expected that Train Operating Companies will now withdraw their proposals meaning that ticket offices across the country, including at Long Eaton Railway Station, will remain open.  

WEDNESDAY “NISA” OPEN MATCH

LAKE FOUR 

Makins Fishery sponsored by Tackle Guru 

1st NOVEMBER 2023

Place Peg Angler's Name Sponsor/Club Weight-lb/oz  

1st Andy FINDLAY Preston Innovations & Sonubaits 128-00 

2nd   Gaz WOOD    The Pellet Guys 55-07  

3rd Joe CARASS      NuFish             53-06  

4th Darren MILNE Hinckley 45-10

Report: From the comfort angle, holding the match on Lake Four instead of Lake Two proved a mistake, as Lake Four, being higher,  is susceptible to strong winds that buffeted the competitors throughout especially, the second half of the match, when the addition of rain showers added to the misery of some.  However, in spite of the weather the lake fished reasonably well with catches made from all areas. Andy Findlay returned to the top spot with a superb weight on the day of 128 lbs.  Fishing on peg 9, Andy, expecting the facing wind to increase throughout the match, opted to fish close in (within 5m), and caught carp steadily all day on the method feeder, ending with 128-00 for a clear win.  On the opposite bank in the relative shelter, Gaz Wood was able to fish pole all day from peg 19, and using pellet bait ended with 55-07 to take second place, including 37-09 of silverfish (mainly bream) in his catch. 

Joe Carrass, also on the more sheltered side on peg 23, had planned to fish bomb and pellet.  However, this was scuppered by the swarm of hungry gulls who devoured any loose-fed pellets, both in the air and as they hit the water, within seconds. Joe thus opted to fish the method feeder and ended with 8 carp for 53-06 for third place. 

Darren Milne on peg 8 also planned to fish bomb and pellet and also battled greedy gulls scoffing at his loose feed.  In the early stages of the match, he caught F1s and stockies until a combination of increasing wind and gulls forced him into a rethink and a switch to the method feeder for the remainder of the match.  He only managed to add a few carp and ended in fourth place (one out of the money) with his 45-10. 

The photos show the winner, (many thanks to Andy and Joe photo), and many thanks again to Phil Hunt for running the match. 

Next week the match will return to Lake Two. 

NB.  Nisa Opens are held every Wednesday on Lake Two at Makins Fishery (see Facebook "Nisa - midweek open matches" to book a place).