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BAKEWELL: BBC journalist visits Lady Manners
Lady Manners School pupils were paid a visit by a former student who is already building an illustrious career in the BBC.
Glitzy evening to raise money for play equipment
An evening of glamour awaits those who attend a masquerade ball in the capital of the Peak.
Help capture a snaphot of Dales life on film to mark the longest day
THE summer solstice is upon us, and your Matlock Mercury is looking to celebrate the ‘Longest Day’ of the year with a snapshot of life in the Dales and Peak.
Dales villagers protect themselves from crime
Homeowners in rural Derbyshire Dales villages will be given free property marking kits to help protect their possessions from thieves.
Council to start work on Whaley Bridge Memorial Park restoration
Work on a park restoration project is to resume almost two years after it was launched in 2011.
Half price cycle hire at Middleton Top
Cycle hire at Derbyshire County Council’s Middleton Top Visitor Centre will be half price during the Peak District Cycling Festival.
Young people get passes
Hundreds of free swimming passes are being given away to young people across the county.
Teenager airlifted to hospital after fall
Rescuers were called to the northern edge of Kinder Scout after a teenager fell.
Shell-shocked station staff
Staff at Wirksworth Train Station were shell-shocked after discovering a pair of tortoises on Cemetery Lane Bridge, near the station.
Plaque commemorates former nurse
The memory of a former nursing home resident will live on thanks to the donation of a commemorative outside light and plaque.
Mountain rescue team called to Kinder Scout
Mountain rescuers were called into action a walker fell 20-feet off a track in the Blackden Brook area near to the Northern edge of Kinder Scout.
Prevention is the name of the game for Hope police
Following a series of burglaries in the Hope Valley area, officers are taking to the road to combat crime in the peaks.
Y Not line-up announced
Joining The Cribs, The Horrors, The Darkness, The Enemy, Ash and the Mystery Jets and many many more are: Deaf Havana, sMe, Chapel Club, Temples, The Temperance Movement, Nightworks, Maybeshewill and Chloe Howl.
Prevention is the name of the game for Hope police
Following a series of burglaries in the Hope Valley area, officers are taking to the road to combat crime in the peaks.
Brick thrown at Buxton window
Police are appealing for witnesses after a brick was thrown through the window of a Buxton shop.
Derbyshire Dales sporting hero bounces back
Sporting hero John Thompson was in a hospital bed when told last autumn that he had won a top Derbyshire Dales award.
Ashover residents go potty over revamp
One of the most popular buildings in the village of Ashover is to be given a major makeover – to the great relief of visitors, delivery drivers and locals who rely on its special assets.
Top dog helps officers sniff out drugs in High Peak
A capable canine helped officers to sniff out drugs as part of a police operation spanning three towns over the weekend.
Hathersage homes get protected against crime
Officers from Hathersage Safer Neighbourhood Team helped homeowners protect their property during a crime prevention campaign.
Gilbert and Sullivan Festival to leave Buxton after 20 years
The organisers of Gilbert and Sullivan Festival have announced after 20 years they will no longer be holding the event in Buxton.
3 commentsCrew extinguish railway verge fire
Firefighters were called to the side of a railway line when grass caught alight.
Great Longstone prepares for open gardens event
Great Longstone residents are pulling up the last few weeds and fine trimming the hedges in preparation for the village’s open gardens event.
DERBYSHIRE: Reward for fraud fighters
Derbyshire residents who helped tackle fraudsters will be rewarded for their bravery and hard work at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
MATLOCK: ‘Regret but relief’ at Twigg’s as Antarctica expedition abandoned
News that the expedition bidding to make polar history by crossing Antarctica in winter had been abandoned because of ‘difficult terrain and technical challenges’ has been greeted with a mixture of sadness and relief by the team at William Twigg Matlock Ltd whose engineers have played a key role in the heroic venture.
Car, jewellery and laptop were stolen
A car and £8,000 worth of items were stolen when a thief sneaked into a Chinley home.
Group collects 25 bags of rubbish from Peak hills
A group of environmentally-friendly Peak District residents collected over 100 kilograms of rubbish over the weekend.
DERBYSHIRE DALES: Tell police about your drug concerns
After carrying out a week of strikes on drugs dens in the Dales, police are now urging members of the public to come forward and speak to them about any drugs concerns they have.
CLASS ACT: Stoney Middleton Primary School video
Stoney Middleton C of E Primary is really rather unique, as there are under 20 pupils in the entire school ! But that means personalised learning is readily available to all of them.
High Peak community leaders honoured in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
It has been a bumper year for the High Peak with seven community champions being recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Scouts get active in the community at DIY store
Youngsters from the 3rd Buxton Scout Group have been taking part in activities as part of Scout Community Week.
MATLOCK: Cyclist airlifted to hospital after collision with motorbike
A road cyclist had to be airlifted to hospital following a collision with a motorcycle.
One World Festival, New Mills
After a year off last summer, the free One World Festival is back and will take place in High Lea Park, New Mills, on Saturday, July 6th, from 12pm to 6pm.
Bakewell clothing store ram-raided
Police are appealing for information after three men ram-raided a Bakewell shop and stole clothes valued at several thousand pounds.
Mountain rescue team called to Kinder Scout
Glossop Mountain Rescue Team was called out on Sunday evening at 5.15pm, for reports of a walker who had fallen 20 feet off a track in the Blackden Brook area near to the Northern edge of Kinder Scout.
DERBYSHIRE: Landowners were not consulted over trail bid
Council chiefs who put together a £7.5 m funding bid for a new Dales cycling trail did so without consulting the landowners on whose property it would be built, the Mercury can reveal.
DERBYSHIRE: New scheme to protect farming communities
A dedicated scheme aimed at helping to cut rural crime and protect farming communities has been launched in Derbyshire.
Matlock road accident
Firefighters from Matlock were called into action after a car driver mounted the curb and crashed his vehicle off the road.
Green teen gardening machine up for award
A green–fingered New Mills teen has been nominated for a top horticulture award for his knowledge an talent for gardening.
Dales teenager tackles triathlon to help Vietnamese children
A caring Derbyshire Dales teenager is tackling a ‘Tri4Vietnam’ triathlon to help poverty–stricken youngsters abroad.
Touch of magic in Bonsall gardens
Bonsall residents are adding a touch of magic to their open gardens this year with classical music and opera.
Schools celebrating Ofsted success
Students and staff at Buxton’s two secondary schools are celebrating very successful inspections just before the half-term break.
PICTURES: Chesterfield Race for Life caught on camera video
Did you take part in today’s Chesterfield Race for Life? You might be pictured in our video slideshow!
VIDEO: Ladies fight cancer in Chesterfield Race for Life extravaganza video
Thousands of women joined together in Chesterfield today in the ongoing fight against cancer.
Spot butterflies in the Dales
Summer wouldn’t be the same without the sight of butterflies visiting our gardens and countryside in the search for nectar. Learn more about these lovely insects and how to identify them at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s workshop with experts from Butterfly Conservation.
Seven sheep killed in late night collision
A car took out a flock of sheep during a late night collision.
Exhibition on airport relief road plans
An exhibition about plans for an A6-Manchester Airport Relief Road is being held in Disley next month.
CHESTERFIELD: It’s Race for Life day!
Thousands of women are set to pound the streets of Chesterfield today to help beat cancer.
Gear up for Bike Week in the Peaks
Families, friends and individuals are encouraged to take to two wheels in the Peak District to celebrate National Bike Week.
Help at hand for vulnerable Derbyshire residents
Help is on hand for residents in Derbyshire who have a cold related illness and need help with heating and insulation measures.
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Weather for Bakewell
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
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Light rain
Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
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