Derbyshire Times news bulletin 3rd January

Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley

Transcript

00:00 Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.

00:03 Further flood warnings have been issued for communities across Derbyshire

00:07 as heavy rains from Storm Pent lash the county and close major roads overnight,

00:12 including the A617 in Chesterfield.

00:14 For all the latest on the flood risks across the county, traffic and travel updates

00:19 and the latest on the weather, keep checking the Derbyshire Times website throughout the day.

00:26 People who are aiming to lose weight in 2024 should follow the lead of an inspirational North Derbyshire mum.

00:32 Gemma Ashton, who is 39, has lost 6 stone in the past 4 years

00:36 through a combination of healthy eating and family walks.

00:40 Her eldest son Joshua gave her the impetus she needed to join Slimming World

00:44 when she weighed 19 stone 4.5 ounces.

00:47 Gemma said, "Joshua joined Rotherham United Academy and was encouraged to follow a healthy diet

00:52 and that was the turning point for me."