- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Judges bid to speed up hacking case
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
- Britain braced for cold weather
- Father slams Winehouse catwalk show
- Olympics baby rule an anomaly: Coe
- Implants chief faces French charges
- Bonus for RBS boss sparks debate
- Housing market 'to remain subdued'
- Voters opt for elected mayor system
- Two quizzed over decapitation death
- Concerns raised on police phone use
- Bullied prisoners 'self-harming'
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News
Singalong is a great hit
MUSICIANS were on-song to help boost funds for a young boy who hoping to take his first unaided steps.
Water team to strive for the summit
Nine employees from Severn Trent Water will set-off for Africa in March on a dual mission - to help WaterAid transform lives and to conquer the world’s highest free-standing mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro.
Apprentice opportunities at Buxton College
As part of National Apprenticeship Week running from February 6 to 10, Buxton College has a packed calendar of open events that highlight opportunities for future apprentices and local employers.
Traders hatch plan to fight charges
TRADERS in Matlock are being urged to combat unpopular parking charges by offering to refund customers who spend at their shop.
Sport
Under 19s are off on their travels for league encounter
MATLOCK Town are set to continue their North Midlands League Under 19s season when they take on Retford United this week.
Coach: team has a point to prove
MATLOCK RFC 1sts coach Alan Johnson believes his side will have a few points to prove when they embark on their first home game of 2012.
Lifestyle
Hometown gig for BB Blackdog
THE George and Dragon in Belper is the setting for a gig on Saturday, February 4, by BB Blackdog.
Builders cut back on home starts
Builders slashed the number of new homes they started in the final quarter of 2011, despite attempts by the Government to help first-time buyers and stimulate the market, a new report shows.
Part-ex on new homes
Builder Wheeldon Bros understands that a number of people will want to move home in 2012.
Crank up the volume again
AFTER an acoustic January at The Flowerpot in Derby, the popular venue is ready to crank up the volume again on Friday, February 3, for a visit by The Doors Alive.
Bands galore at The Victoria Inn
THE Riverview, Buried By Atlantis, Beg To Differ and The Waves Above Us are the visitors to The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday, February 3, for a Deafbox Promotions Post-Hardcore Night there.
Community
Matlock in the Victorian days
This old photograph was taken almost a 150 years ago and shows Matlock town looking very different to how we see it today.
Rule Britannia for Bonsall ladies
Bonsall ladies stand proud amidst a flurry of bunting and Union Jack’s to celebrate Queen Elizabeth taking to the throne in 1952.
Our purse is not bottomless
I’d like to clear-up the confusion around the road repairs needed at the roundabout on the A619 Baslow (Matlock Mercury, January 12, 2012, ‘Pothole has still to be fixed’)
Thief is just despicable
It isn’t very often that I feel compelled to write to the Press but, after reading the story about the despicable person who stole the fake fur coat from the MIND Charity Shop, I decided to put pen to paper.
Jubilee is perfect excuse for a party
For the next six months the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is going to be top of the agenda for most local communities and our towns will be no different.
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Weather for Matlock
Friday 27 January 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 2 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: -1 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North
