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News
Firefighters at scene of Two Dales mill fire all night
Fire crews have been in attendance all night at a fire in an historic mill.
Matlock’s bungee jumping mayor takes the leap for charity
Matlock’s new mayor will be taking a leap to raise money for charity.
Matlock firefighters called to Monyash fire
Fire crews were called to a rural location when a tracker caught alight.
Derbyshire Police do their bit for Olympic games
With just 67 days until the start of the London 2012 Games, Derbyshire Constabulary has been working with national colleagues to help resource what will be the largest ever pre-planned policing operation.
Middleton exhibition vandalised
POlice are urging people to come forward with information after vandals attacked an educational exhibit.
Sport
Have a ball at croquet club
Darley Dale Croquet Club is holding a social day this Sunday between 2pm and 5pm in Whitworth Park.
Tough tests for the Gladiators
At least three Football League clubs will be visiting the Reynolds Stadium to provide Matlock Town with testing and attractive opposition in the lead-up to the 2012-2013 Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division season, which starts on Saturday, August 18.
Ashford fight hard in losing cause
Sheffield Civil Service 1st XI 125–8 (25pts) beat Ashford in the Water 1st XI 124 all out (7pts) by 2 wickets
Good day for club’s lady riders
MATLOCK Cycling Club members Emma Martin and Marianne Heffron entered the Stilettos on Wheels women-only MTB event at Birchall in Dronfield on Saturday.
New squad for swimmers
A LARGE number of swimmers from Matlock & District Swimming Club raced on Saturday in an A-grade home meet that was also attended by visiting teams from Derby Phoenix and Ilkeston.
Lifestyle
Jason to tackle brand new role
Jason Donovan will return to the cast of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds for The New Generation Tour, dropping in at Sheffield’s Motorpoint Arena on December 9.
Dark humour with Adam
To celebrate the success of his debut solo show at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011 and a suitably smutty Christmas show at London’s Lyric Theatre, Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay packed up his piano to sing his way across the UK with his own unique brand of smutty songs.
Brass and choir in close harmony
The critically acclaimed Tideswell Male Voice Choir and the Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills Band once again bring their unique brand of musical entertainment to The Winding Wheel, Chesterfield, on Sunday, May 27, starting at 7pm.
Celebrating 60 years in song
MATLOCK Musical Theatre members are to celebrate the Queen’s forthcoming diamond jubilee with performances of a new show at four different venues across the area next month.
Performers hit the heights
One of the most daring, breathtaking and stunning family shows to come out of China – ShangHi by Cirque Du Ciel – is coming to the UK for its first tour, stopping off at Buxton Opera House on May 25 and 26.
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Community
Matlock Jubliee party organisers asked to do their bit for charity
A HEARING loss charity is urging Matlock party organisers to help raise funds for its work.
I refute what is being said
It does appear that the hunting season for district councillors has opened in your letters columns.
Racing like the dragon
A charity Dragon Boat race has been given to go-ahead to recruit more teams in a final bid to raise as much money as possible for charity.
Come and see me at festival
The enthusiasm of those attending the Climate Change Festival at Cromford Mill this Bank Holiday was impressive.
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Weather for Matlock
Thursday 24 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 24 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 11 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: East
