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Fifteen charged after ‘large-scale’ drugs investigation

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:27:51 GMT

Fifteen people have been charged with 43 offences as part of a large-scale drugs investigation.

Former Matlock pupil wins prestigious John Lewis design award

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:12:25 GMT

A former Highfields School pupil has won the prestigious New Designers John Lewis Award for his chair design.

VIDEO: Anthony Gell pupils meet world-class athletes

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:36:06 GMT

Here’s a video of sporting Anthony Gell students getting an education from two world-class athletes.

VIDEO: Protesters descend on Peak Park offices

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:31:29 GMT

Hordes of motorcyclists and 4x4 drivers descended on the Peak District National Park offices this morning (Friday) to protest against plans to ban them from green lanes in the area.

DERBYSHIRE: Parents urged to get their children vaccinated

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:09 GMT

Letters have been sent to the parents of all school pupils in Derbyshire reminding them to make sure their children get the MMR vaccine.

DERBYSHIRE: Ambulance service is at ‘breaking point’

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:46:22 GMT

A shock report has claimed East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is at “breaking point” – as it is fined millions for failing to meet targets.

Charity fun day at Matlock pet shop

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:06:22 GMT

Pet lovers are invited to a charity fun day at Mole Country Stores in Matlock on Saturday.

DERBYSHIRE: MPs are ‘horrified’ after Woolwich murder

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:26 GMT

Derbyshire MPs have spoken out following the killing of a serving soldier in south-east London in an terrorist attack.

World-class athletes back Dales effort

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:09 GMT

Two world-class athletes paid a visit to the Dales this week to kick-start a Wirksworth woman’s mountainous charity challenge.

Olympic insurer steps in to cover Bakewell pie fight

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:27:40 GMT

Mayor of Bakewell Paul Morgans has thrown a big pie in the face of health and safety gone mad after finding an insurer for his Mr Darcy Custard Pie Fight.

Witness appeal after Bakewell attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:50:07 GMT

Police have today launched an appeal for witnesses after a man told officers he was assaulted in Bakewell.

Woolwich attack: Dales MP sends his sympathy to victim’s family

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:38 GMT

Derbyshire Dales MP Patrick McLoughlin has sent his “deepest sympathy” to the family of the man killed in yesterday’s tragic Woolwich attack..

Burbage church to host Bank Holiday Monday fair

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:47:08 GMT

Christ Church, Burbage, is holding its May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday May 27.

EAST MIDLANDS: Traffic up-date

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:42:06 GMT

COMMUTERS around Derbyshire and the East Midlands are being warned about the following traffic disruptions today, Thursday, May 23.

Dambusters tribute moves wartime engineer to tears

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:06:56 GMT

This week marked the 70th anniversary of 617 squadron’s legendary ‘Dambusters’ raid against Germany in the Second World War.

Need to improve county’s diet

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:01:56 GMT

A study has painted a mixed picture for health and prosperity in Derbyshire.

Free sunglasses for every reader!

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:59 GMT

There’s no excuse for not looking cool this summer, as we’re giving away a free paper of sunglasses for every reader in this week’s Mercury!

EYAM: Runners pound village streets for charity

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:38:04 GMT

Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw was among nearly 400 runners who took part in Eyam Half Marathon at the weekend.

Matlock Bath mountain rescue

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:05:10 GMT

Mounatin rescuers were called to Matlock Bath recently after a man fell 15 metres from a cliff top path.

Matlock children get back to the garden

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:32:05 GMT

Pupils at Matlock All Saints Junior School put their best fork forwards this week for their annual Eco Day.