Sport
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.
Extra tour dates for singer Bruno
Bruno Mars has added an extra four dates to his The Moonshine Jungle World Tour with one date, November 22, confirmed for Capital FM Arena Nottingham.
Football
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.
Buxton FC in volunteer appeal
Buxton FC is asking supporters to lend a helping hand to get the Silverlands ready for the new season.
Bid to bring Sunday league football back to Buxton
Sunday league football could soon be returning to Buxton and the High Peak.
The Matlock Fan: Time to look forward
Matlock Town’s season finished in disappointment after losing the Derbyshire Senior Cup final to two late goals by Ilkeston FC then defeats to Worksop Town and Kendal Town were a bitter pill to swallow, but already all eyes are now trained on next season.
Rugby
School rugby players have a ball at tag festival video
Belper Rugby Club welcomed over 150 players, plus teachers and parents, to their annual Tag Rugby Festival, where 15 teams of boys and girls aged 9–10, from 12 local primary schools, competed for the Boxall, Brown and Jones Shield.
Buxton RUFC hosts Derbyshire finals - VIDEO & PICTURES video Picture gallery
Buxton RUFC’s Sunnyfields ground hosted the Derbyshire ‘finals day’ on bank holiday Monday.
Matlock get final day lesson from Old Northamptonians
Matlock suffered a disappointing end to the season as Old Northamptonians romped to a 52-0 victory at a sun-drenched Cromford Meadows on Saturday.
Cricket
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.
Darley to host Derbyshire
Derbyshire women will take on Hampshire women this Sunday (19th) in a county championship Division Three match to be played at Darley Dale CC.
Darley Dale CC youngster Emily earns county call-up
Preparations for the junior season in Darley Dale Cricket Club’s 150th year received a boost with the news Emily Hurst has become the first girl in the club’s history to be selected by Derbyshire..
Darley firsts win again while seconds are also victorious
Darley Dale CC continued their winning start to the 2013 campaign by claiming another maximum 27 points away to Swanwick Hall.
Bancroft takes starring role with a ton in draw
Denby CC 1sts made it two draws out of two so far in the Derbyshire Premier League in their game against Chesterfield on Saturday.
National Sport
Rafa makes light work of Federer
Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.
Deans offers hope to absentees
Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.
Cup hero Wilkinson claims award
Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.
Pedrosa tops standings after win
Dani Pedrosa heads the MotoGP World Championship standings after a well-judged French Grand Prix win, while Britain's Cal Crutchlow picked up a career-best second place at a damp Le Mans.
Ancelotti can see Becks in coaching role
Paris St Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti believes David Beckham could confound expectations and become a manager.
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Weather for Matlock
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North
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Cloudy
Temperature: 4 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: West
