20/08/2014 East Midlands Today

This is East Midlands Today with Dominic Heale and me, Anne Davies.

Our economy's grown faster this year than London's.

In a new water claims this region is number one for economic growth. `` a

new report. Also, Jessica and I are on a journey to find out just how

safe it is these days to cycle on our roads. Plus, drivers ard told to

expect major changes here as a mile long stretch of the new road opens

for the first time. And find out why this silver collection has `ttracted

thousands of people to Lincolnshire. ??PREVSUB

More good news on the East Lidlands' continuing recovery

Our economy is the fastest growing region in England so far thhs year,

That's according to a report by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

They found the economy here is now 4% bigger than it was a year ago,

This time it's the retail sector leading the way.

the future is looking bright for this zip manufacturer in Lehcester.

These apply major high stredt chains. They are recruiting more

staff and have seen a major increase in orders. We used to have hardly

any orders but now they ought for months in advance we are taking on

up to four people. `` three or four months. It is 4% bigger than a year

ago and is growing twice as fast as this time last year. Hotspots

include Leicestershire and Rutland, South and West Derbyshire, so it is

not the city 's leading the way Leicester, Derby and Nottingham also

blew the output but for now the recovery is moving faster elsewhere.

Retail is the hottest sector, up by 5.4%. Distribution like all those

weird houses along the M1. `` we're houses. `` warehouses. It is almost

a year since the Governor of the bank of England gave a speech to

business leaders citing that this business region was a bellwdther for

economic recovery. It was hdre that the governor made that remark and on

the surface it does seem like things have improved but underneath the

picture is more complicated. The region has seen the biggest drop in

wages in the country, a loss of around ?36 per week compared to the

previous year. So what does this growth mean for those who lhve here?

I am feeling the pinch more than four or five years ago. Everything

is going up and we have had no pay rise. We have been lucky, mx husband

has had a PI is at work which made things easier. The macro thhs year I

have been on holiday twice. The region has moved to national leader

and for companies like this one it is looking like a promising road

ahead. First there was good news, then bad news, what is going on

Mixed signals. We were told unemployment was falling thdn we

were told our wages are falling in the same period, then we ard told

the region is the fastest`growing in England for 2014. The truth is, the

economic recovery is not a simple picture. In the first three months

of this year the East Midlands was best for economic growth in England.

That was largely due to manufacturing. When you look at the

second quarter, the picture emerging is that the service sector hs doing

particularly well. We heard about that company in the piece, retail

distribution. They are quitd different. The truth is, anx

recovery is welcome but I think what a load of business leaders `nd the

government will be hoping for is for sustained growth. We will bd hoping

for manufacturing and possibly exports as well. We will le`ve it

there. Thank you. new figures show that in recent

years the number of people cycling But cycling campaigners clahm

the city's just too dangerots to July, a cyclist was killed

as she rode to work. Now the government's given

Nottingham an extra six million This report from our

Political Editor John Hess. Most days this woman cycles to work.

As a cyclist there is nowhere else to go but on the road and some

hearts have potholes. `` parts. There is a lot of hype from the city

council about how rain it is. How good it is for cyclists, but that

isn't quite true. We are he`ding through the city, we have mhst the

rush`hour and we are on the way to speak to someone about cyclhng

policy. Deal are going to bd more casualties because there ard more

people cycling. `` there ard. In Nottingham last year there was one

death among 130 casualties, Leicestershire's casualty toll was

172 and Derby's was 94. Ask any driver or pedestrian and thdy will

tell you when it comes to s`fety on wheels not all cyclists adopt the

Highway code. It is important drivers accept cyclists are there

and likewise cyclists accept drivers aren't there and give them courtesy.

Cycle campaigners say they want to see more lanes like this so it is

safe for the driver and cyclist too. Good roads be safer for cycling I

put that question to the deputy leader of Nottingham City Council.

Yes, we could, but it will take time. Do you believe that for many

cyclists the city feels dangerous? I do. I cycle myself, I do not find it

that dangerous. Statistics show Nottingham is safer than thd

national average. It seems that they are not so many cycle tracks. Some

of it is to do with an historic road configurations but we are wdak we

are introducing cycle tracks. `` where we can. There is an accusation

that cycling has slipped off of the agenda. That is not the casd, there

is a lot of future investment going on but at the moment money hs short

and it will take some time to get where we want to be.

Coming up in a moment, the latest on the A453.

And there's both good news `nd bad. The same could be said

of the weather. Here's Mel.

Police investigating the murder of a Nottingham man have arrested

two people, following what they say is the discovery of fresh evidence.

Bogdan Navrotski, a 22`year`old Polish man who was

living in Radford, disappeared from his home in January.

Despite large scale searches and appeals, he's not been seen since.

Two men aged 28 and 39 have been arrested on suspicion of murder

Nearly 70 current and former students at

the University of Derby are seeking compensation over fears thex've been

It follows the discovery th`t a worker at the university's health

clinic was re`using syringe barrels for taking blood tests and

More than 600 students, past and present, fear they may have

been infected with diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.

A ?1,000 reward is being offered for information about a number

of burglaries that followed a huge fire in Leicester a fortnight ago.

Three houses and a service station in Melton Road

were ransacked after they'd been evacuated during the factorx fire.

Cash and jewellery were among the items taken.

The charity Crimestoppers is offering the reward

for information leading to the arrest of those responshble

Drivers who use the A453 in Nottinghamshire are being told

to expect significant changds in the road layout from tomorrow.

A small section of the new carriageway will open

It's being described as a milestone by those in charge

But drivers and holidaymakers are being warned to pay attention to the

It may only be a small stretch of road but it is a giant leap towards

the white and carriageway. Drivers will be diverted onto this now

completed part of the carri`geway. What can they expect tomorrow

morning? Two`way traffic saw no change in the existing road. They

need to be cheerful because it is a new road layout but they nedd to pay

attention to all of the signs. That safety advice is important. Although

this will be the future westbound dual carriageway, for now it will be

used by traffic in both dirdctions. This road runs past the powdr

station and parallel to the current road which will now close as the

carriageway is diverted over here so work can start over there. This is

just the start. A further two miles will open in two weeks time )

further road will open but ht will remain single carriageway until next

spring. We have had the bendfit of a mild summer but I am confiddnt we

will have this finished by the beginning of May next year. The road

will close by eight o'clock tonight so it could affect people travelling

to the airport ahead of a holiday. The long awaited work to widen this

road enters its final eight months. Well all the details of those road

changes are on our Facebook page, there's the address. And we'll be

keeping you up to date with various planned diversions and clostres on

the A453 as that work procedds and we'll put all the details on

Facebook for you. we'll put all the details on

Facebook for you. we'll put all the details on

Facebook for you. we'll put all the details on

Facebook for you. Sticking with the report. Order

staff are blaming long queuds on 14 flights arriving in quick

succession. Managers say thdy are considering installing a covered

walkway after passengers colplained of having to stand outside hn the

rain. Plans for a quarry at a beauty spot have been thrown out. They

wanted to install industrial stone soars but the Peak District National

authority has refused saying it is too close to ancient monuments. The

final designs for a new art gallery in Leicester have been rele`sed An

extension of the University Centre for arts will open next year. It

will be the first of its kind since the city Gallery closed four years

ago. It will have free entrx for the public. Silver service norm`lly used

for state functions at Downhng Street has been put on display at

the grand film. Other reporter is one of those getting a tastd of

number ten. The grand dining room is exceptionally busy. This is why

This silver service, normally reserved for state functions at

Downing Street, is on displ`y. The collection was created in 1892 and

has been used by most of thd world's heads of state. These plates

each up there own individual design and story, this one, we belheve was

used by Nelson Mandela. It was produced specifically for the

purpose of state banquets at number ten. Already 9000 people have come

to see it from across the country. It is wonderful. I would like to

take some porn! It is magnificent and saw amazing to get to sde

something used by so many hdads of state. `` take some headrool! There

is still time for you to sed it A rare chance for you to see some

Number ten silver on our doorstep. Still to come, in cricket, @lex

Hales talks about his England call up. And ideas to keep the khds

occupied in the long summer holidays. We are just five linutes

from the city centre here. Get paddling! That was harsh. No ice

creams either! Now the sport. Early days but not in Forest fans will

enjoy looking at the championship table today. The Reds have gone top

after the win at Bournemouth last night. Derby County suffered the

first defeat of the season. The Nottingham Forest manager h`d been

critical of his defence at the weekend but last night they played

the art site. The defence hdld during a first`half bombardlent The

statistics will tell you how one`sided it was. 11 first`half

corners to one. Just minutes into the second half defences were

reached by Callum Wilson. No surprise to anyone that ever saw

this man in a forest shark. And the third of the season for this man was

scored to level the game. After being second best for most of the

match, Forest stole all thrde points. Level on points with

Cardiff, Millwall and Charlton. The defensive record only lasted 11

minutes for this team as Ch`rlton scored. The equaliser was a cracker

from the edge of the box. There were lots of problems and after dancing

through the defence this man was brought down and Charlton Rdid took

the lead from the penalty box. Then Charlton's third was headed home.

The game was lost and the R`ms with four points from three slipped to

13. Else we are there were wins for Notts County and Mansfield town The

first win of the season for Notts County. There were sending hs off.

The game against Colchester was hoped to boot last Saturday's

performance behind them. After seven minutes the first call. And then

during the second half this was scored and the manager was sent to

the stand for his protests `bout it being off site. There were late

sendings off of Jeevan Keand and Mickey Rourke. Chris Clements close

range effort rolled over thd line after just two minutes in this game,

the only one of the match. Hn cricket, Notts outlaws have a big

game in the one`day Royal London cup. A win for Notts will gtarantee

them a place in the quarterfinals. They are chasing 303 for victory.

Alex Hales is in good form, fresh from being cold up to the England

one`day squad. I caught up with him earlier to see how he feels about

the prospect of his one`day debut against India next week. I `m really

excited about it. I feel re`dy. It has taken a while to get into that

squad. Now you get your chance here. Definitely, I have enjoyed ly T 0

expedience so far and the sdlectors said you have to show as yot can

compile and build innings. H have hopefully shown that this ydar and

feel ready for the step up. My aim at the start of the year was to push

for the World Cup squad. So far I have managed to get into thd squad

and impress for selection for the World Cup. How about the test site?

Could we maybe see you knocking on the door there as well? That is my

rain, I will have to keep working hard and performing well for Notts.

Hopefully we can see you continue that with England in the ond`day

side? Yes, it will be a real test of everybody's skill. War medal success

for our swimmers in the European Championships. Adam Petrie swam a

great second leg on the bre`ststroke to give Britain a two second lead.

And they got medal came homd for Fran in a world record time. It is

fantastic, I have to maintahn it. It is good fun. Finally, big

congratulations to this Nottinghamshire gymnast, frdsh from

her sister's medal success `t the Commonwealth Games, she has won her

own at the youth Olympics. @ll the hard work has paid off, she has

picked up a bronze medal to prove she is a real prospect for the real

Olympics in two years time. Great stuff from heart. That is all yours

bought. And just before the weathered the last part of our

schools out CDs for the sumler. `` CDs. The `` `` series.. This might

not be your first choice of places to bring the kids during thd

holidays but it is an international success with bases in China and

Asia. In 1928 these stunning gowns were given as a gift and officially

opened as a college later that year. In 1948 it was awarded univdrsity

status. Albert Einstein, Gandhi and HG Wells have visited to lecture.

This pleases far more than just learning. There are a host of

activities to keep the kids occupied. Let's go on the bhke. Two

children. I'm worn out, it shall be go and do something else? Anyone

fancy a round of golf? All right! She recall. BBC Radio Nottingham on

the rain about to hit a hold in one. OK, the winner is Jeff. Yes And

there is even open air ping`pong. And ice rain. `` ice cream. If you

like it we can sign you up for September. I was thinking ftrther

away! Now the weather. August is still fairly cool and it cotld feel

fresher still tomorrow. The bees will pick up. This beautiful picture

was from earlier this morning. That is when we saw the best sunshine. It

was quite chilly but clouds bubble up as we head through the

afternoon. This evening showers will feed and most places will h`ve clear

skies. Temperatures will fall sharply. Overnight lows arotnd nine

Celsius in towns and cities. In the countryside it could dip as low as 4

degrees. A fresh start to Thursday morning. The best brightness first

thing again. There will be some outbreaks of showery rain. Not

everyone will see these showers but everyone will notice the brdeze It

will feel fresher than tempdratures suggest. Highs of 16 or 17 degrees.

Another cool bay with some sunshine but also a few showers. That is the

story heading into the weekdnd. Saturday will have some dry or

bright spells but also a few showers. This high pressure will

build later in the day and `t the moment Sandy will be the best day of

the bank holiday weekend. This rain will make inroads and it will take

until the early hours of Monday Some rain at some point over the

bank holiday weekend, timing and certain. The temperatures whll

remain fairly cool heading hnto next week. Dominic said earlier that is

not cold but it is cold for August. That is not actually cold! Goodbye.

We've got factory boys and butchers' apprentices and office clerks

Don't stop moving! If you go back you'll die!