Another arts venue, Derby Theatre, is to lose its funding immediately after its new owners, the University of Derby, indicated it was happy to run the venue alone.

BBC: City council to cut Derby's Quad arts centre funding

The University of Derby was reportedly forced to take down a banner that read "supporting the London Olympics".

BBC: London 2012: The great Olympics sponsorship bandwagon

The University of Derby has removed a sign supporting the London 2012 Olympics because it had not been officially approved.

BBC: University of Derby removes unofficial Olympic sign

The torch relay is due to visit Derby on 29 June and Peter Allen, director of marketing for the university, said he was keen to support the event.

BBC: University of Derby removes unofficial Olympic sign