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BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Man suffers head injury in fight outside Chesterfield bar
A man has been taken to hospital following a fight outside a bar in were called to reports of a group of men fighting outside the Bambu Tiki Bar in Corporation Street at about 01:00 BST on Saturday.A man, aged in his 20s, sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment, Derbyshire Police man, also aged in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of assault. The force is appealing for anyone with any information, including businesses with CCTV covering the area, to come forward.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Science
- Yahoo
David Hopkinson obituary
My friend and former colleague David Hopkinson, who has died aged 89, was director of the Medical Research Council's human biochemical genetics unit at University College London from 1976 until its closure in 2000. Hoppy, as he was universally known, had joined the unit at its inception in 1962 because in an earlier, more junior, position he had been one of the first medical scientists to describe molecular differences in human enzymes, long before DNA sequence differences were known about. The unit was established to research the extent and significance of genetic variation to human health. As its head, Hoppy expanded its focus to gene mapping and disease genetics while also moving into the new science of gene cloning and DNA sequencing. Born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to Albert Hopkinson, an iron and steelworks foreman, and Lilian (nee Siddal), a dressmaker, he went to Chesterfield grammar school, which fostered his early interest in organic chemistry. After completing a natural sciences degree at Cambridge University he qualified in medicine at the London hospital in 1959, working there until he joined the human biochemical genetics unit three years later. Hoppy was recruited by its inaugural head, Prof Harry Harris, becoming his right-hand man responsible for many of the unit's innovative experimental approaches, including developing novel methods of enzyme detection and electrophoresis. The unit moved in 1965 from its initial base at King's College to UCL, where I joined the unit three years later to study for a PhD under Harris. Hoppy remained there for the rest of his career. He published widely, and played an important part in teaching and supervision, being made full professor of London University in 1990. Twenty five years after his retirement, his role as mentor is remembered with great warmth by his former staff and students. Hoppy read widely and appreciated drama and music. A practical man who took pleasure in manual labour, he was an accomplished gardener and delighted in propagating plants and growing vegetables. He also enjoyed summers hiking in the Swiss Alps, and was a keen birdwatcher. In retirement, he studied architecture and German, and gained a first-class degree in geology at the Open University. He also spent many years as a volunteer at Chilterns' Citizens Advice in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. He is survived by his second wife, Prof Yvonne Edwards, and by three children, Paul, Susan and Ian, from his first marriage, to Josephine (nee Manze), which ended in divorce, and four grandchildren.
The Guardian
a day ago
- Science
- The Guardian
David Hopkinson obituary
My friend and former colleague David Hopkinson, who has died aged 89, was director of the Medical Research Council's human biochemical genetics unit at University College London from 1976 until its closure in 2000. Hoppy, as he was universally known, had joined the unit at its inception in 1962 because in an earlier, more junior, position he had been one of the first medical scientists to describe molecular differences in human enzymes, long before DNA sequence differences were known about. The unit was established to research the extent and significance of genetic variation to human health. As its head, Hoppy expanded its focus to gene mapping and disease genetics while also moving into the new science of gene cloning and DNA sequencing. Born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, to Albert Hopkinson, an iron and steelworks foreman, and Lilian (nee Siddal), a dressmaker, he went to Chesterfield grammar school, which fostered his early interest in organic chemistry. After completing a natural sciences degree at Cambridge University he qualified in medicine at the London hospital in 1959, working there until he joined the human biochemical genetics unit three years later. Hoppy was recruited by its inaugural head, Prof Harry Harris, becoming his right-hand man responsible for many of the unit's innovative experimental approaches, including developing novel methods of enzyme detection and electrophoresis. The unit moved in 1965 from its initial base at King's College to UCL, where I joined the unit three years later to study for a PhD under Harris. Hoppy remained there for the rest of his career. He published widely, and played an important part in teaching and supervision, being made full professor of London University in 1990. Twenty five years after his retirement, his role as mentor is remembered with great warmth by his former staff and students. Hoppy read widely and appreciated drama and music. A practical man who took pleasure in manual labour, he was an accomplished gardener and delighted in propagating plants and growing vegetables. He also enjoyed summers hiking in the Swiss Alps, and was a keen birdwatcher. In retirement, he studied architecture and German, and gained a first-class degree in geology at the Open University. He also spent many years as a volunteer at Chilterns' Citizens Advice in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. He is survived by his second wife, Prof Yvonne Edwards, and by three children, Paul, Susan and Ian, from his first marriage, to Josephine (nee Manze), which ended in divorce, and four grandchildren.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Chesterfield pair sign new contracts
Experienced pair Kyle McFadzean and John Fleck have both signed new deals with Fleck, 33, has agreed a one-year contract extension after joining the Spireites from Blackburn Rovers shortly after the start of last season. The Scotland internatiol made 20 appearances in all competitions as the club reached the League Two play-offs last Coventry City defender McFadzean, 38, who also joined from Blackburn on a short-term deal in January, has also signed for next season.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ex-Blues midfielder announces retirement from football
Former Carlisle United veteran midfielder Mike Jones has announced his retirement from football at 37-years-old. Jones, signed by Keith Curle in 2016, made 158 appearances and scored three goals for the Cumbrians. Advertisement The midfielder left Carlisle in May 2020 at the end of his deal after the league season was brought to an early close due to the coronavirus pandemic. Jones started his career by going through the youth ranks at Tranmere Rovers before signing his first professional contract in 2008. He has also played for Shrewsbury Town, Bury, Sheffield Wednesday, Crawley Town, Oldham Athletic, Barrow and Chesterfield, helping them win promotion from the National League in 2024. Jones, only featured in five games this campaign and was withdrawn from the Spireites' squad list for the rest of the League Two season, following surgery to his achilles. Advertisement In a post on X, he said: 'so the day has come to officially hang up the boots. 20 years of doing what I love most, what I dreamed of as a kid and what I worked so hard for. '623 professional appearances, 46 goals & 3 promotions. Blessed & grateful, time for the next chapter.'
