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Dambusters tribute moves wartime engineer to tears
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VIDEO: Primary Focus at Crich Junior School
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Nightingale sings at Theatre Royal
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Cannabis campaign branded a waste of time and money
News
DERBYSHIRE: Ambulance service is at ‘breaking point’
A shock report has claimed East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is at “breaking point” – as it is fined millions for failing to meet targets.
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DERBYSHIRE: MPs are ‘horrified’ after Woolwich murder
Derbyshire MPs have spoken out following the killing of a serving soldier in south-east London in an apparent terrorist attack.
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World-class athletes back Dales effort
Two world-class athletes paid a visit to the Dales this week to kick-start a Wirksworth woman’s mountainous charity challenge.
Woolwich attack: Dales MP sends his sympathy to victim’s family
Derbyshire Dales MP Patrick McLoughlin has sent his “deepest sympathy” to the family of the man killed in yesterday’s tragic Woolwich attack..
Witness appeal after Bakewell attack
Police have today launched an appeal for witnesses after a man told officers he was assaulted in Bakewell.
Burbage church to host Bank Holiday Monday fair
Christ Church, Burbage, is holding its May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday May 27.
Sport
Cricket slide show: Around the grounds in pictures Picture gallery
DERBYSHIRE PREMIER & COUNTY LEAGUE RESULTS (MAY 18)
Finals galore in Darley Dale league
Three finals took centre stage in the Darley Dale and District Snooker League, one of which saw the two teams from Belper Strutt Club contesting a cliff-hanger in the conclusion of the Jimmy Harper Team Plate aggregate competition.
Busy week at Matlock Golf Club - while Alan hits a hole-in-one!
Matlock Golf Club held its Men’s Medal No3 with another large card of over 100 participants.
Defender Gaughan is next to leave Matlock
Matlock Town have seen another player from last season’s squad depart this week as versatile Laurence Gaughan signed for Premier Division rivals Worksop Town.
Bob Hope is among Eyam competitors
Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw was among nearly 400 people who ran the Eyam Half Marathon the weekend.
Local runners impress in White Peak Marathon
Runners braved chilly but mostly dry conditions as the 35th White Peak Marathon took place last weekend.
Video
Get the plug out and land a grand! video
Musicians are being urged to get stripped and pull the plug on their amps for a new competition that could land them a grand.
Lifestyle
Fundraiser in aid of music festival
A fundraising event is to be held on Saturday, May 25, at The Holly Bush in Marehay, in aid of this year’s Ripley Music Festival.
Music galore at showcase
There are bands and performers galore taking part in a Wirksworth Carnival Showcase at the Hope & Anchor in the town on Saturday May 25.
CLASSIC TALE TO TAKE FLIGHT
You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the film, now you can see the much-loved story of Kes when it hits the stage at Derby Theatre later in the year.
It’s the real deal for stand-up fans
Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - hosts a Real Deal Comedy Jam on Friday, May 24.
Poison tribute act to perform
There will be ‘hair metal’ for fans of Poison at the Fishpond in Matlock Bath on Friday, May 24, when tribute band Poizon perform there.
Community
EAST MIDLANDS: Traffic up-date
COMMUTERS around Derbyshire and the East Midlands are being warned about the following traffic disruptions today, Thursday, May 23.
My opinion by Mercury reader Gemma Richmond: Don’t take your hard-won rights for granted
This week I’m afraid I’m going to get all serious and political. Sorry.
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.
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Weather for Matlock
Thursday 23 May 2013
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Cloudy
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