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Met Office issues thunderstorm alert and warns of possible flooding

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These men have been jailed running an international drug-smuggling network after Greater Manchester Police seized �66million of heroin and cocaine in 2017.

East Midlands men jailed after £66m drugs bust breaks European network

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From left, pool manager Fluer Fern, Sheila Kirland's daughter Sarah Millington, Mayor of Wirksworth Alison Clamp, and the pool's chair of trustees Dave Baker.

Wirksworth swimming pool reopens with new name in tribute to supporter

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Thousands apply for Canine Cottages critic job as deadline approaches

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‘Be Water Aware’ is the message as temperatures rise

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Drink-driver had consumed wine and cocktails before she crashed her Mini

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Police tracked down drink-driver after he crashed and left the vehicle

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Chesterfield coroner's court

Coroner calls for a round-the-clock assessment team after mentally-ill man kills himself

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Lionel Richie. Photo by Alan Silfin.

Lionel Richie at the Proact tickets up for grabs

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Cendrillon.

Met Opera’s production of Cendrillon screens in Derbyshire

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Wuthering Heights - The music of Kate Bush.

Tribute show highlights Kate Bush’s magical music

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From left, pool manager Fluer Fern, Sheila Kirland's daughter Sarah Millington, Mayor of Wirksworth Alison Clamp, and the pool's chair of trustees Dave Baker.

Wirksworth swimming pool reopens with new name in tribute to supporter

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Thousands apply for Canine Cottages critic job as deadline approaches

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Film Review: Ghost Stories is a satisfyingly nightmarish British chiller

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Man with crossbow arrested

Man with crossbow arrested

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Rowsley Ward at Newholme Hospital, Bakewell, closed on Friday, April 13, as Derbyshire healthcare organisations move towards new models of patient care.

End of an era as Bakewell hospital rehab ward closes ahead of schedule

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Chesterfield coroner's court

Grief-stricken wife and daughter of a mentally ill man tell how they found him hanged

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The tribunal will announce its decision later this year

Road rage Derbyshire driver needs anger management after van man attack

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Call police on 101 if you have any information.

Jewellery stolen after two burglaries on same street in Bakewell

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World famous Matlock wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering dies aged 75

World famous Matlock wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering dies aged 75

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