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Fifteen people charged as part of drugs investigation
Fifteen people have been charged with 43 offences as part of a large-scale drugs investigation by Derbyshire police.
Former Matlock pupil wins prestigious John Lewis design award
A former Highfields School pupil has won the prestigious New Designers John Lewis Award for his chair design.
VIDEO: Anthony Gell pupils meet world-class athletes video
Here’s a video of sporting Anthony Gell students getting an education from two world-class athletes.
VIDEO: Protesters descend on Peak Park offices video
Hordes of motorcyclists and 4x4 drivers descended on the Peak District National Park offices this morning (Friday) to protest against plans to ban them from green lanes in the area.
DERBYSHIRE: Parents urged to get their children vaccinated
Letters have been sent to the parents of all school pupils in Derbyshire reminding them to make sure their children get the MMR vaccine.
Charity fun day at Matlock pet shop
Pet lovers are invited to a charity fun day at Mole Country Stores in Matlock on Saturday.
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
Fundraiser in aid of music festival
A fundraising event is to be held on Saturday, May 25, at The Holly Bush in Marehay, in aid of this year’s Ripley Music Festival.
It’s the real deal for stand-up fans
Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - hosts a Real Deal Comedy Jam on Friday, May 24.
Get the plug out and land a grand! video
Musicians are being urged to get stripped and pull the plug on their amps for a new competition that could land them a grand.
Bands galore at the Victoria Inn
The Victoria Inn in Derby is the setting on Friday, May 24, for a gig by The Vibrators, Apocalypse Babies and The Atoms.
Community
Thank you for your kindness
I would just like to thank the gentleman and little girl who have just knocked on my door returning my wallet which they found outside Darley Dale chip shop.
The view through your lens
Summer seems to be taking it’s time getting here, but if you think it’s cold now, remember what it was like a few months back!
My opinion by Mercury reader Gemma Richmond: Don’t take your hard-won rights for granted
This week I’m afraid I’m going to get all serious and political. Sorry.
Maintain concession to common sense
The letters in last week’s Mercury concerning the imminent District Council consultation about car parking charges rightly focus on some of the anomalies currently seen in our car parks and local streets and the implications of the proposed charge for residents’ parking permits.
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.
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Weather for Bakewell
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: North
