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Olympic insurer steps in to cover Bakewell pie fight
Mayor of Bakewell Paul Morgans has thrown a big pie in the face of health and safety gone mad after finding an insurer for his Mr Darcy Custard Pie Fight.
DERBYSHIRE: Ambulance service is at ‘breaking point’
A shock report has claimed East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is at “breaking point” – as it is fined millions for failing to meet targets.
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DERBYSHIRE: MPs are ‘horrified’ after Woolwich murder
Derbyshire MPs have spoken out following the killing of a serving soldier in south-east London in an apparent terrorist attack.
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World-class athletes back Dales effort
Two world-class athletes paid a visit to the Dales this week to kick-start a Wirksworth woman’s mountainous charity challenge.
Police swoop on New Mills house
A 48–year–old man was arrested after police stormed a New Mills home, uncovering a quantity of suspected cannabis.
Witness appeal after Bakewell attack
Police have today launched an appeal for witnesses after a man told officers he was assaulted in Bakewell.
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
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.
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’.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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