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Drug-troubled thief recovering from stabbing is jailed for ten weeks

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Chesterfield magistrates' court.

Two brothers await sentencing after assaulting a debt collecting enforcement officer

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Police.

Man appears in court accused of robbing an 85-year-old woman

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Cans of beer.

Boozed-up motorist with a can of beer is banned from the road

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Cannabis drug-driver loses work after he is banned from the road

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Wetherspoons England flags 'ban': Why pubs are being asked NOT to hang England flags for World Cup

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RISE AND SHINE: Weather, travel and fun features to kick-start your day

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DREAM JOB ALERT: Role where you get the stunning Peak District scenery as your office

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Sue Wilkins, a self-published author living in Matlock, has just won a national award from Acquisitions International as children's storybook author of the year 2018.

Matlock children’s author wins national business excellence award

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A speed camera van.

This is where speed cameras will be patrolling across Derbyshire

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Person hit by train between Sheffield and Stockport

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National transport group offer support for Matlock to Buxton rail line

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Police were called to Chesterfield station just after 1.30pm.

Person dies after being hit by train near Chesterfield

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Northern Rail staff will stage three further 24-hour strikes this month

Northern Rail staff to stage three 24-hour strikes this month

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Stagecoach has won the tender to operate two local bus services in Matlock. From left, Drivers Kay Bayliff, Jonny Axe, and Dave Roberts will be running the route.

Stagecoach wins tender to run two Matlock town centre bus routes

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Crime More Crime >>

Drug-troubled thief recovering from stabbing is jailed for ten weeks

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Chesterfield magistrates' court.

Two brothers await sentencing after assaulting a debt collecting enforcement officer

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Police.

Man appears in court accused of robbing an 85-year-old woman

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Cans of beer.

Boozed-up motorist with a can of beer is banned from the road

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Education More Education >>

Derbyshire schools asked to pay for lollipop patrols

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Lady Manners School student Emily Porter a student has received a Royal Geographical Society excellence award for achieving the highest mark in the country in GCSE Geography in 2017. From left, geography teacher Mark Evans, head of geography Linda Scott, Emily Porter, and headteacher Duncan Meikle.

Bakewell school pupil gets Royal Society award for UK’s top GCSE mark

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Derby College student Frances Porter has reached the grand final of the annual Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition which will be held at Harrogate Spring Flower Show on April 28.

Matlock student competes for Young Horticulturalist of the Year title

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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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County Councillor Anne Western at an anti-fracking demonstration

DERBYSHIRE: County council urged to object to Government fracking plans

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Business More Business >>

Matlock children’s author wins national business excellence award

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National transport group offer support for Matlock to Buxton rail line

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Rolls Royce, Sinfin

Derbyshire set to be hit hard as Rolls Royce announces 4,600 job cuts

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Traders like painters and plasterers will be hit by the rise

DERBYSHIRE: Trusted Trader price hikes

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Politics More Politics >>

National transport group offer support for Matlock to Buxton rail line

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Councillor Lewis Rose has said he will fight any attempt to remodel the current structure of local government in the region which would weaken powers at district level.

Derbyshire Dales leader criticises secrecy of ‘super authority’ plans

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Anne Western

DERBYSHIRE: Fiery debate over library consultation

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Council leader Barry Lewis

DERBYSHIRE: Council spends thousands on new role

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The leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, Tricia Gilby.

Derbyshire council leaders’ dismay at ‘super council’ talks snub

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Environment More Environment >>

Hoe Grange Quarry butterfly reserve offers free tours this weekend

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National transport group offer support for Matlock to Buxton rail line

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Flying ants can cover surfaces

Derbyshire warned that 'flying ant day' could come early in 2018 - and they'll be bigger than ever

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Off-road vehicles could be banned from the track

DERBYSHIRE: D-day for vehicle ban plan on popular track

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Health More Health >>

The 35 medicines no longer available on NHS prescription from this month

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The 35 medicines that will NOT be available on NHS prescription by end of this month

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It was a gun to tape win for No1043 Stuart Bond.

IN PICTURES: 10K run for Helen’s Trust at Chatsworth

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Matlock Town FC fan Ian Taylor, right, was reunited with Dr Simon Wilson and this weekend's match against Workington. Dr Wilson saved Ian's life when he had a heart attack at a game in January 2017.

Matlock Town FC thank medics who saved fan’s life after heart attack

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Derbyshire Dales council to vote on outsourced leisure centre operator

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