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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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IN PHOTOS: How you are enjoying the sunshine

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Heritage Lottery Midland Mainline rail project seeks Dales volunteers

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Matlock firms are helping Highfields secondary school in to develop its careers strategy and support pupils as they explore their career options and prepare for the world of work. Anne Ashman and some of the Highfields students who took part in last summer's MVIS Challenge.

Matlock school recruits enterprise advisor to develop careers strategy

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Would you challenge a parking ticket?

East Midlands drivers most likely in England to challenge a parking ticket

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Paul Tomlinson director of Peak Rail

Quarry firms and heritage operator consider Peak District railway line

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Winter weather has taken a terrible toll on local roads

Council welcomes £2million boost to fix Derbyshire’s potholed roads

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Crime More Crime >>

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

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Chesterfield magistrates' court.

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

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Chesterfield magistrates' court.

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

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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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Matlock school recruits enterprise advisor to develop careers strategy

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County Councillor Anne Western at an anti-fracking demonstration

DERBYSHIRE: County council urged to object to Government fracking plans

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Chesterfield College visual arts students visit Cromford Mill.

Chesterfield College students stage art exhibition at Cromford Mills

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These are the 10 degrees that offer graduates the highest paid jobs

10 degrees that could bag you the highest paid jobs

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Students using sign language.

Derbyshire charity chief calls for British Sign Language to be part of national curriculum

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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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Fritchley Congregational Church, on the village green, was founded in the 1840s and has Grade II listed status.

Residents dismayed as church considers sale of Fritchley village hall

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Ryanair is holding two recruitment days for cabin crew.

JOB VACANCIES: Cabin crew and other roles up for grabs at East Midlands Airport

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Politics More Politics >>

Derbyshire council chief pocketed more than £200k in a year

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The Taxpayers' Alliance releases its Town Hall Rich List every year.

List reveals Derbyshire council chiefs who raked in more than £100k in 2016-17

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Derbyshire County Council's head office in Matlock

DERBYSHIRE: Council could lose decision-making powers

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High Peak MP Ruth George

DERBYSHIRE: War of words over libraries

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Council chiefs want to hear residents' views on the issue

Have your say on controversial plans to expand Derbyshire quarrying

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Environment More Environment >>

World famous Matlock wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering dies aged 75

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Council chiefs want to hear residents' views on the issue

Have your say on controversial plans to expand Derbyshire quarrying

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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has taken over the management of Peak Quarry Nature Reserve near Brassington.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust take over Brassington quarry nature reserve

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Paul Tomlinson director of Peak Rail

Quarry firms and heritage operator consider Peak District railway line

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Health More Health >>

Brave Becky strips off to bare her soul

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Singer Steven Hewitt has released a song raising awareness about mental health. Picture by Anne Shelley.

WATCH & LISTEN: Derbyshire man sings song to raise mental health awareness

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Matlock Cycling Club member Ewan Mackie, 15, completed the Everest challenge in Cromford on Saturday, April 14. His efforts have so far raised more than �1,500 for Cardiac Risk in the Young and CLIC Sargent, in memory of Hayfield youngster Charlie Craig.

Matlock teen conquers Everest cycling challenge in tribute to friends

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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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Many Derbyshire pharmacies will be closed over the Easter weekend

Which Derbyshire pharmacies are open over Easter?

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