Derbyshire Times news bulletin 13th August
Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley
Transcript
00:00Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.
00:0336 new apartments could be created in former County Council offices near Chesterfield Town Centre.
00:09An application seeking change of use permission for the vacant premises at Reservoir House on West Street
00:14has been submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council.
00:17The proposed flats would occupy the ground and first floor of the two-storey building,
00:21which is in a residential area and on a one-way street.
00:25Reservoir House was previously occupied by the County Council's Social Services Department
00:29and was put on the market earlier this year with a guide price of £450,000.
00:36A mum and daughter who run one of Chesterfield's oldest independent shops have announced their retirement.
00:41Brenda Atkinson and Julie O'Shea are selling their stock at the Baby Linen House on Packers Row.
00:47A post on the business' website says, closing down sale due to retirement.
00:52Generations of families have dressed their little ones in outfits bought from the shop,
00:56whose proprietors pride themselves on knowledge, experience and customer service in babies' and children's clothing.
01:02The Baby Linen House was founded more than 100 years ago.
01:07A couple who bonded over a meal of French toast have launched a new chapter in their lives
01:12by opening a cafe in Chesterfield.
01:14Kim Greaves, who lives in Hasland, and Steve Oxley of Rotherham,
01:17have taken their relation to the next level by becoming business partners.
01:21Chapter 2, the original French Toast Cafe which opened yesterday, is the latest go place for desserts.
01:26Waffles, crepes and American pancakes fika alongside the house specialities on the menu.
01:31For those with a savoury tooth, there are Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame.
01:35The new eatery is sandwiched between the Glassworks Pub and Elevation Hair Salon Sheffield Road.
01:40Kim said,
01:41It's a good location, directly opposite the football stadium,
01:44which is great for me because I'm a season ticket holder as is my son.
01:48It's a good time to be opening with Chesterfield moving up to League 2.