News
VIDEO: Scaffolders hang Gideon tapestries at Hardwick video
A team of scaffolders were called in to a Derbyshire stately home to oversee the re-hanging of two of the Gideon tapestries.
Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair to showcase county’s finest
The very best in local produce will be celebrated at Derbyshire County Council’s Food and Drink Fair this weekend.
New police recruits
A former lance corporal and an ex-fitness instructor are among the new constables being sworn in at a ceremony this evening.
BAKEWELL: Custard pie ‘danger’ is world gone mad!
The Mayor of Bakewell has hit out at a “world gone mad” after no insurance company would cover him to host a custard pie fight
Matlock cannabis farm raid
A man has been arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis after police raided his home yesterday (Thursday).
DERBYSHIRE: Pelican in flight for hospice ride
THE COUNTDOWN is on for the start of the Derbyshire Times’ Flagg Cycle Challenge which aims to raise thousands of pounds for Ashgate Hospice.
Sport
Jesters fighter Crossland claims world title honour
A kickboxer based at Jesters Fightclub in Matlock has become super middleweight world champion - to add to multiple British honours and two European titles.
All set for White Peak Marathon
The annual White Peak Marathon will take place on Saturday (18th) with a record number of runners expected to take part.
Star striker McDonald released by Gladiators
Matlock Town have announced their retained list of contracted players for next season, but one prominent name is not on it.
Yates takes top honour – and then signs a new contract
Adam Yates was named fans’ Player of the Year at Matlock Town’s presentation evening on Friday – before it was promptly revealed he had signed a new contract with the Gladiators.
Dale firsts struggle but seconds earn a victory
Darley Dale endured a frustrating afternoon that saw them beat the weather but narrowly avoid defeat at home to Morton.
Lifestyle
BAKEWELL/MATLOCK: Musical Theatre Company on the Edge of Glory
God bless America for giving Matlock Musical Theatre so many songs for their musical journey.
Four comics at Just The Tonic
Gareth Richards, Fin Taylor, Jojo Smith, Chris Mayo, are to perform at the latest Saturday Night Comedy night event, to be held at Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - on Saturday, May 18.
Reverends to play at Victoria Inn
The Reverends, plus guests, are to perform at The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday, May 17.
Acoustic events at The Bookcafe
The Bookcafe in Derby hosts two more acoustic events over the weekend.
Lots to enjoy with Mullan
Popular singer and musician Lotte Mullan will be performing material from her latest album at Cromford Mills on Saturday, May 18, between 8pm-10pm.
Community
Make sure YOUR voice is heard
Many people registered their opposition to the proposal for a large supermarket as a key part of the Bakewell Road redevelopment and to the secretive and shoddy process by which the project was being conducted.
The view through your lens
Hilary Backhouse, from Darley Dale, sent us this image of The Cork Stone on Stanton Moor.
My Opinion by Mercury reader Christian Smith: Can our new council oppose the cuts?
I’m somewhat happy that we now have a Labour led council, and really quite happy that a union representative has been voted in. Although the shadow cabinet is leaning to the right, I feel that local Labour councillors understand what is in the interests of the average person.
LADYBOWER: Lancaster bomber swoops to commemorate Dambusters video
HUNDREDS lined Derwent Reservoir to remember the heroic Dambusters of World War Two as a Lancaster bomber flyover commemorated the 70th anniversary of the famous RAF raid.
DRONFIELD: Cyclists urged to get in style this summer
A TOP cycle kit firm is offering bikers an opportunity to pick up some great bargains.
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Weather for Matlock
Saturday 18 May 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
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Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North east
