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  1. Derbyshire County Council under fire for ‘wasting’ £250k

    Derbyshire County Council has come under fire from campaigners for wasting over £250,000 of public money in austere ...

    Derbyshire County Council has come under fire from campaigners for wasting over £250,000 of public money in austere times. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/derbyshire-county-council-un der-fire-for-wasting-250k-1-56 37639Please Click To Read...

    02/05/2013
  2. DERBYSHIRE: Parents urged to get MMR jabs for children

    PARENTS are being urged to help keep the number of measles cases in Derbyshire low by making sure their children get the MMR ...

    PARENTS are being urged to help keep the number of measles cases in Derbyshire low by making sure their children get the MMR vaccination. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/derbyshire-parents-urged-to- get-mmr-jabs-for-children-1-56 40256Please...

    02/05/2013
  3. DT reader takes advantage of subscription offer - and you can too!

    Dedicated DT reader Olga Burrows is celebrating after taking advantage of our subscription offer. RSS feed from ...

    Dedicated DT reader Olga Burrows is celebrating after taking advantage of our subscription offer. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/dt-reader-takes-advantage-of -subscription-offer-and-you-ca n-too-1-5640228Please Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  4. Matlock killer’s sentence is ‘absolutely disgraceful’

    The former wife of a Matlock manslaughter victim has branded his killer’s sentence as “absolutely ...

    The former wife of a Matlock manslaughter victim has branded his killer’s sentence as “absolutely disgraceful”. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/matlock-killer-s-sentence-is -absolutely-disgraceful-1-5637 567Please Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  5. Car crash in Bakewell

    Bakewell firefighters were called to attend a road traffic accident. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u ...

    Bakewell firefighters were called to attend a road traffic accident. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/car-crash-in-bakewell-1-5637 165Please Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  6. Calver house fire

    Firefighters from Hathersage, Bradwell and Chesterfield joined forces to attend a house fire. RSS feed from ...

    Firefighters from Hathersage, Bradwell and Chesterfield joined forces to attend a house fire. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/calver-house-fire-1-5637065P lease Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  7. Man who collapsed in Matlock has died

    A man found collapsed in Matlock has died in hospital. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u ...

    A man found collapsed in Matlock has died in hospital. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/man-who-collapsed-in-matlock -has-died-1-5637021Please Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  8. EAST MIDLANDS: Traffic update

    COMMUTERS and residents are being warned about the following delays and disruptions to traffic around Chesterfield, Derbyshire and ...

    COMMUTERS and residents are being warned about the following delays and disruptions to traffic around Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the East Midlands. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/east-midlands-traffic-update -1-5637012Please Click To Read...

    02/05/2013
  9. Volunteers needed for top cycle race

    THE fourth annual High Peak Road Race for cyclists on Sunday June 30 is appealing for volunteer marshals. RSS feed from ...

    THE fourth annual High Peak Road Race for cyclists on Sunday June 30 is appealing for volunteer marshals. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/volunteers-needed-for-top-cy cle-race-1-5634937Please Click To Read More...

    02/05/2013
  10. DERBYSHIRE: Wildlife Trust welcomes pesticide ban to protect bees

    DERBYSHIRE Wildlife Trust has welcomed a decision to restrict certain pesticides, known as neonics, which threaten the survival of ...

    DERBYSHIRE Wildlife Trust has welcomed a decision to restrict certain pesticides, known as neonics, which threaten the survival of bees. RSS feed from...

    01/05/2013
  11. Sisters run out in Eyam for hospice

    TWO super-fit villagers are looking to boost the Derbyshire Times’ £25,000 appeal for Ashgate Hospice by taking ...

    TWO super-fit villagers are looking to boost the Derbyshire Times’ £25,000 appeal for Ashgate Hospice by taking part in the forthcoming Eyam half-marathon. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/sisters-run-out-in-eyam-for- hospice-1-5632927Please...

    01/05/2013
  12. Ban provides hope for bee numbers

    DERBYSHIRE Wildlife Trust has welcomed a decision to restrict pesticides known as neonics on crops which are attractive to bees. ...

    DERBYSHIRE Wildlife Trust has welcomed a decision to restrict pesticides known as neonics on crops which are attractive to bees. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/ban-provides-hope-for-bee-nu mbers-1-5634922Please Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  13. CHESTERFIELD: Traffic chaos after motorbike crash

    Traffic has come to a standstill at Lordsmill Roundabout, Chesterfield after a teen cyclist smashed into a curb. RSS feed from ...

    Traffic has come to a standstill at Lordsmill Roundabout, Chesterfield after a teen cyclist smashed into a curb. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/chesterfield-traffic-chaos-a fter-motorbike-crash-1-5633251 Please Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  14. Man found on street in critical condition

    A 44-year-old man is in a critical condition after collapsing on Church Street, Matlock. RSS feed from ...

    A 44-year-old man is in a critical condition after collapsing on Church Street, Matlock. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/man-found-on-street-in-criti cal-condition-1-5632889Please Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  15. Woman’s body found in Alport

    An inquest has been opened after a 47-year-old Dales woman was found dead on the floor of a barn. RSS feed from ...

    An inquest has been opened after a 47-year-old Dales woman was found dead on the floor of a barn. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/woman-s-body-found-in-alport -1-5632742Please Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  16. Shalimar is red hot for hygiene

    Staff at one Dales restaurant are celebrating after being awarded the highest hygiene rating. RSS feed from ...

    Staff at one Dales restaurant are celebrating after being awarded the highest hygiene rating. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/shalimar-is-red-hot-for-hygi ene-1-5632560Please Click To Read More...

    01/05/2013
  17. Florence Nightingale at Cromford Mills

    People are being invited to discover more about the life and work of Florence Nightingale at a weekend long exhibition and ...

    People are being invited to discover more about the life and work of Florence Nightingale at a weekend long exhibition and expert-led evening seminar at Cromford Mills. RSS feed from...

    01/05/2013
  18. Derbyshire Dales folk get walking!

    Derbyshire Dales District Council is striding out to celebrate ‘Ramblers Get Walking Week’ from 4 May with 14 ...

    Derbyshire Dales District Council is striding out to celebrate ‘Ramblers Get Walking Week’ from 4 May with 14 health walks designed to encourage local people to take their first steps to a more active lifestyle. RSS feed from...

    01/05/2013
  19. Ian’s half a century of Peak District rescues

    Heroic lifesaver Ian Hurst has become the first person to ever receive a framed Certificate of Service to recognise 50 years of ...

    Heroic lifesaver Ian Hurst has become the first person to ever receive a framed Certificate of Service to recognise 50 years of unbroken dedication to mountain rescue in the Peak District. RSS feed from...

    01/05/2013
  20. Matlock killer’s sentence is ‘absolutely disgraceful’

    The former wife of a Matlock manslaughter victim has branded his killer’s sentence as “absolutely ...

    The former wife of a Matlock manslaughter victim has branded his killer’s sentence as “absolutely disgraceful”. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/matlock-killer-s-sentence-is -absolutely-disgraceful-1-5631 272Please Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  21. Opening date revealed for Wirksworth cinema

    It’s lights, camera, action in Wirksworth at the moment as the town’s new cinema rolls towards completion. ...

    It’s lights, camera, action in Wirksworth at the moment as the town’s new cinema rolls towards completion. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/opening-date-revealed-for-wi rksworth-cinema-1-5630964Pleas e Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  22. £16 holiday offer

    We’ve teamed up with BreakFree Holidays to bring you a great deal on early summer short breaks from May 31st onwards, ...

    We’ve teamed up with BreakFree Holidays to bring you a great deal on early summer short breaks from May 31st onwards, with our £16pp* summer holiday offer! RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/16-holiday-offer-1-5630780Pl ease Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  23. Post Office hunts for Matlock partner

    Post Office chiefs this week announced they were looking for a retailer to run the Matlock Post Office branch. RSS feed from ...

    Post Office chiefs this week announced they were looking for a retailer to run the Matlock Post Office branch. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/post-office-hunts-for-matloc k-partner-1-5630715Please Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  24. Man headbutted in his own flat

    A contractor working in Buxton woke up to find a stranger in his flat, who then headbutted him in the face, a court heard. RSS ...

    A contractor working in Buxton woke up to find a stranger in his flat, who then headbutted him in the face, a court heard. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/man-headbutted-in-his-own-fl at-1-5630446Please Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  25. Postal services back in Ashford

    Following the retirement of Postmaster Alan Smith, it looked as if Post Office services at Ashford in the Water were under threat. ...

    Following the retirement of Postmaster Alan Smith, it looked as if Post Office services at Ashford in the Water were under threat. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/postal-services-back-in-ashf ord-1-5628931Please Click To Read More...

    30/04/2013
  26. Dragon slaying children

    Children at Treetops Nursery, Matlock, have been busy making swords, building their own fire-breathing dragons and painting faces ...

    Children at Treetops Nursery, Matlock, have been busy making swords, building their own fire-breathing dragons and painting faces to mark St George’s Day. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/dragon-slaying-children-1-56 28891Please Click To Read...

    30/04/2013
  27. Try your hand at a new sport

    Baslow Sports Field Trust are holding a family festival of sport at Baslow Sports Field on 6 May, from 2-5pm. Kids and adults can ...

    Baslow Sports Field Trust are holding a family festival of sport at Baslow Sports Field on 6 May, from 2-5pm. Kids and adults can try out new sports or rekindle their interest in one they have given up. RSS feed from...

    30/04/2013
  28. Last bid to save the Wirksworth parade

    A dedicated group of Wirksworth residents are pulling together in a final bid to save the town’s parade. RSS feed ...

    A dedicated group of Wirksworth residents are pulling together in a final bid to save the town’s parade. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/last-bid-to-save-the-wirkswo rth-parade-1-5627493Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  29. Matlock: Life for Wayne Carroll

    A man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing his friend by smashing his skull with a rock. ...

    A man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of killing his friend by smashing his skull with a rock. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/matlock-life-for-wayne-carro ll-1-5626818Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  30. Coach industry praises Chatsworth

    The UK coach industry has awarded Chatsworth its highest accolade by naming the country estate as ‘UK coach destination ...

    The UK coach industry has awarded Chatsworth its highest accolade by naming the country estate as ‘UK coach destination of the year’. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/coach-industry-praises-chats worth-1-5626569Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  31. Hitch-hiking hen reunited with owner

    An intrepid hen who ventured 40 miles across Derbyshire in the back of a van has been reunited with her doting owner. RSS feed ...

    An intrepid hen who ventured 40 miles across Derbyshire in the back of a van has been reunited with her doting owner. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/hitch-hiking-hen-reunited-wi th-owner-1-5625270Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  32. CHESTERFIELD: Labour leader Ed Miliband visits town

    Supporters cheered on Labour leader Ed Miliband giving him a warm welcome on his campaign visit to Chesterfield ahead of this ...

    Supporters cheered on Labour leader Ed Miliband giving him a warm welcome on his campaign visit to Chesterfield ahead of this week’s county council elections. RSS feed from...

    29/04/2013
  33. Bradwell chimney fire

    Bradwell firefighters were called to attend a chimney fire in Edale. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u ...

    Bradwell firefighters were called to attend a chimney fire in Edale. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/bradwell-chimney-fire-1-5624 677Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  34. Out of control bonfire in Ashover

    Firefighters from Matlock were called into action after a bonfire became out of control. RSS feed from ...

    Firefighters from Matlock were called into action after a bonfire became out of control. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/out-of-control-bonfire-in-as hover-1-5624656Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013
  35. Cash boost for Matlock’s ShopWatch radio scheme

    Retailers and shoppers in Matlock will be benefiting from boosted ShopWatch radio coverage after cash recovered by police was used ...

    Retailers and shoppers in Matlock will be benefiting from boosted ShopWatch radio coverage after cash recovered by police was used to replace kit. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/cash-boost-for-matlock-s-sho pwatch-radio-scheme-1-5623354P lease...

    29/04/2013
  36. Art auction at Treetops in Matlock

    Arty children at Treetops nursery have been getting creative over recent weeks in preparation for an auction. RSS feed from ...

    Arty children at Treetops nursery have been getting creative over recent weeks in preparation for an auction. RSS feed from http://www.matlockmercury.co.u k/art-auction-at-treetops-in-m atlock-1-5623278Please Click To Read More...

    29/04/2013

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