SECTIONS of road were lifted up and split by the force of today’s burst water main in Matlock, witnesses have said.

ALMOST 1,600 homes in Matlock were left without water and schools were forced to shut today after a pipe burst and sent thousands of gallons of water cascading towards the town.

FLIP-FILLED fun was brought to Matlock on Tuesday as an inaugural pancake race took place in the park.

Our Jubilee Jam Jars fundraiser got off to a grand start.

A £9 million pound state-of-the-art community care centre in Darley Dale could be given the go-ahead next week as part of a massive investment into old people’s care.

Despite the snow, Bakewell livestock market went ahead and vendors made a great effort to deliver 372 cattle and 2,463 sheep, but were well rewarded for their endeavour.

ASPIRING master-bakers of the future are getting the chance to hone their kneading, proofing and patisserie skills at the Bakewell Pudding Shop, after taking up a new bakery apprenticeship at Buxton College.

Gulliver’s theme park staff believe the popularity of a cartoon knight led to sales of a toy helmet shooting up in 2011.

Mooves Dance Services are to hold professional ballet classes and workshops at Peak Performance Theatre School, Bakewell next month.

A CHARITY has teamed up with an outdoors pursuits and social group to put together a programme of fundraising walks and events in the Peak District this spring and summer.

HOUSEHOLDS in Amber Valley have a few days left to have their say about the way their waste and recycling is collected in the future.

Thousands of letters will be sent by Derbyshire County Council next week to tell parents which secondary school their child has been offered a place at.

Police in Wirksworth are appealing for information after a large quantity of cigarettes and alcohol was stolen from Bailey Cross Garage on Harrison Drive in the town.

A LECTURER who has had a fascination for one of the Dales’ most iconic feats of engineering has put pen to paper to produce a new book.

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a national research study investigating the causes of bipolar disorder as part of its collaboration with the Mental Health Research Network.

There is still time to have your say on the future of Derbyshire’s youth services.

Our Jubilee Jam Jars fundraiser got off to a grand start this week.

LOCAL authorities are preparing to host events and help those wishing to hold their own street parties to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

A GALLERY has been officially opened at Cromford Mills, attended by a host of dignitaries.

The chairman of charity branch will be heading for the world’s second tallest mountain this summer to help raise money for a special visit.