News
Wirksworth car crash
Firefighters from Wirksworth were called into action after a two-car collision in the town.
DERBYSHIRE: Travel update
COMMUTERS and residents are being warned about the following travel and traffic disruptions this morning, Monday, May 20.
Derbyshire Police take DNA samples from 17 children every week
Derbyshire Police take DNA samples from 17 children every week, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today (20 May 2013).
Homes wanted for children in need
Kind–hearted people in the High Peak are being asked to open their homes to children in need as part of Fostering Fortnight.
Sex offender failed to reregister with police
A convicted sex offender has been fined for failing to meet the terms of the sex offenders register.
BBC professor wows Matlock pupils
Highfields students received an education in climate change after a BBC professor paid a visit.
Sport
New deal for Franklin at Reds
ALFRETON Town manager Nicky Law has received another huge boost to his plans for the 2013/14 season with highly-rated left-back Connor Franklin penning a new one-year contract to stay with the Reds.
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.
Harpur’s hot-shots claim county title
Harpur Hill Primary School’s netball team has been crowned Derbyshire champions.
Darley Moor double for Peak rider
High Peak rider Chris Moore recorded a double victory in the combined lightweight and classic races at Darley Moor Motorcycle Road Race Club on Bank Holiday Monday.
Riders tackle Buxton Mountain Time Trial - VIDEO video
Bank Holiday Monday saw the running of the Buxton Mountain Time Trial, organised by Buxton Cycling Club.
Lifestyle
VIDEO: Crich Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend video
Crich Tramway Village was the setting on Saturday and Sunday for the venue’s first Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend.
Four more bands set to play at The Venue
The Venue in Derby plays host to four more acts on Thursday, May 23, as part of its ongoing series of RadarLove gigs.
3 Pingle Close, Shireoaks. £225,000
A five bedroomed, detached property with accommodation on 3 floors, situated on this sought after development in Shireoaks, within easy walking distance of the village centre with good local shops, schools, transport facilities etc.
Check out this rock extravaganza
Journey, Whitesnake and Thunder are set to appear onstage together for the first time ever next year, stopping off at Capital FM Arena Nottingham on May 25.
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.
Community
Questions for our politicians
Regarding ‘Leaving borders open defies common sense’ (Mercury letters, May 9), I am deeply worried by the rumour that immigrants are stopping British people from working.
How much will permits cost us?
About the suggestion of the possible introduction of a charge for residents’ parking permit, I think it all depends on how much the charge is going to be.
Do you know the stones’ secret?
Peter Keeble sent us this photo, hoping that Mercury readers might solve its mystery.
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Suggestions to improve service
As the Director of Planning and Housing Services clearly states (Views sought over car park charges shake up, Mercury, May 9) ‘these are sensitive areas and the review is long overdue’.
Business storage plan approved
Changing the use of a garage at a Buxton property to business storage has been approved by councillors.
26 cannabis farms found during police campaign
Derbyshire police discovered 26 residential cannabis farms during a four-week campaign which also saw a spike in calls to Crimestoppers.
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Weather for Bakewell
Monday 20 May 2013
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