Derbyshire Times news bulletin 27th June

Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley

Transcript

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

00:03Aldi has revealed a list of priority locations across the country

00:07where new stores could be built in the future and the supermarket is aiming for

00:10a new one in Chesterfield. The discount superstore recently called

00:14on the nation to highlight areas in Britain

00:16where an Aldi store might be needed. Aldi's popularity has grown as many

00:21shoppers switch to their supermarket of choice due to its discount prices

00:24and it is now the fourth largest supermarket chain in the UK

00:27with more than 1,000 stores across the UK. The supermarket received thousands of

00:32requests for a new Aldi store in various cities and towns as they hope

00:36to expand their long-term target of having more than 1,500 stores across

00:40the country. Now Aldi has revealed the short list of

00:44priority locations in areas where they have identified a

00:46demand for a discount shop with Chesterfield included on the list

00:50of 27 priority areas.

00:54Organisers of a celebration to mark a D-Day veteran's 104th birthday

00:59are counting on kind-hearted people to rally for a birthday card appeal.

01:03Maurice Baldwin, a resident at Kilburn Care Home in Belper

01:07is set to celebrate his remarkable birthday on July the 25th.

01:11Staff at the home have launched an appeal for 104 birthday cards

01:14to make Maurice's day extra special. Amy Weston who is care manager at Kilburn

01:19Care Home said,

01:24This is a testament to enduring love and family values.

01:27We're excited to celebrate his 104th birthday

01:30and would love for the community to join us in making it special by sending him

01:34birthday cards. Receiving 104 cards would be a

01:38wonderful way to honour his incredible journey.

01:41Cards can be sent to Kilburn Care Home, Dale Park Avenue, Kilburn, Belper

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