News
Cannabis campaign branded a waste of time and money
A police initiative to weed out residential cannabis farms has been branded as a “waste of time and money” by many Mercury readers.
Lead roofing and laptop stolen from Pilsley Primary School
Police are appealing for information after thieves stole lead from the roof of Pilsley Primary School, as well as a laptop PC.
ROWSLEY: Volunteers celebrate successful appeal
Volunteers at disability arts charity First Movement are celebrating a successful appeal thanks to local businesses and national retailers based in the area.
Spate of Peak bike theft
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of bicycle thefts in the Peak District.
Cut-price security gear for Dales residents
Police will be heading out on the roads to offer Derbyshire Dales residents cut-price home security kit this summer.
DERBYSHIRE: Travel update
COMMUTERS and residents are being warned about the following travel and traffic disruptions this morning, Tuesday, May 21.
Sport
Tough weekend for Matlock’s second XI
With Matlock’s first XI out of action it was over to the seconds as they had league and cup matches at the weekend.
VIDEO: Action from Saturday’s Derbyshire cricket matches video
Here is a selection of photos taken by our photographers at some of last weekend’s Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire County Cricket matches.
Burgoyne blazes his way to 154 not out in draw at Eckington
It was a game of two centuries for Denby CC 1sts on Saturday at Eckington as they earned their fourth draw in four Derbyshire Premier League games this season.
Blair tops the tree in Matlock time trial
The driving rain didn’t put 11 hardy riders off from taking part in Matlock Cycling Club’s ten-mile time-trial along the A6.
Lifestyle
Four more bands are set to play The Venue
The Venue in Derby plays host to four more acts on Thursday, May 23, as part of its ongoing series of RadarLove gigs.
Nightingale sings at Theatre Royal
An acclaimed new musical celebrating scandal and showbiz will be at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25 as part of a 12-week UK tour.
All Creatures duo team up for Mellor comedy
Lynda Bellingham and Christopher Timothy are to star in Kay Mellor’s comedy A Passionate Woman, to be performed at Derby’s Assembly Rooms from October 14-19.
DERBYSHIRE: Record 15,600 visitors enjoy Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair
A record number of visitors enjoyed the Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair at the weekend.
Don’t be floored when picking the perfect carpet
A home wouldn’t be homely without carpet. Carpet makes it cosy and comfy underfoot, and it’s less draughty and more heat retentive and sound absorbing than many other floor coverings.
Fol k singer Wood at the Guildhall
Tickets are on sale to see folk singer Chris Wood performing at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby on Friday, May 24, from 8pm.
Community
CHESTERFIELD: Teen fined for threatening behaviour
A FOUL-MOUTHED offender was fined and ordered to pay £142 after he was verbally abusive and threatening towards a police officer.
BOLSOVER: Club hosts Help for Heroes day
A GENEROUS club is holding a gala fundraiser for the Help for Heroes charity with fabulous fun, games and entertainment.
Questions for our politicians
Regarding ‘Leaving borders open defies common sense’ (Mercury letters, May 9), I am deeply worried by the rumour that immigrants are stopping British people from working.
How much will permits cost us?
About the suggestion of the possible introduction of a charge for residents’ parking permit, I think it all depends on how much the charge is going to be.
HATHERSAGE: Olympic star Ennis ties the knot in Derbyshire
HATHERSAGE hosted the glamorous wedding of Olympic champion Jessica Ennis on Saturday, May 18, as she married her long-term partner Andy Hill at a church in the picturesque Derbyshire Peak District village.
EAST MIDLANDS: Fall in region’s unemployment figures
THE NUMBER of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Derbyshire and Derby fell by 743 according to the latest employment statistics released on Wednesday. May 15.
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Weather for Matlock
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
