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VIDEO: Classic motorbike weekend at Crich

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:59 GMT

Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has staged its first-ever Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend.

Tories slam cabinet roles

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:00 GMT

The former leader of Derbyshire County Council has accused Labour’s new cabinet organisation as an attempt to ‘hoodwink’ the public.

Meet our mayors

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:35:54 GMT

The chains of office changed hands in Ripley, Heanor and Amber Valley as new mayors took up their year-long posts.

Move to help young jobless

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:08:23 GMT

Unemployed youngsters from the Alfreton area are being urged to take part in a Prince’s Trust course aimed at improving their confidence and motivation.

Well, what a weekend in Ripley and Swanwick

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:03 GMT

There is only one way to mark the first stirring of spring in Derbyshire - the dressing of the wells of course.

Chris waxes lyrical for good cause

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:29 GMT

A foundry worker braved a full chest wax in a Heanor shop window on Saturday - all for a good cause.

July date set for Gateway decision

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:26:05 GMT

Multi million pound development plans for Ripley are set to come before planning board members in July, council officers have revealed.

Royal trains planned at Midland Railway

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:23:51 GMT

Midland Railway – Butterley is to host a royal weekend of trains on June 1 and 2 at Swanwick Junction.

Cadet rushed to dad’s rescue

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:15:46 GMT

A brave St John Ambulance cadet from Heanor has been rewarded for putting her first aid skills into action when her dad collapsed last summer.

Man charged over South Normanton robbery

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:17 GMT

A man has been charged in connection with a robbery at a South Normanton petrol station

Jogging flasher is spared prison

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:34:58 GMT

A man who indecently exposed himself to women and children while out running has been banned from jogging in Ripley.

Help give a mouse a house

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:46 GMT

The stars of this week’s Rescue Me may be small but still need to go to a good home.

VIDEO: Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:47:01 GMT

The crowds packed into the Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair over the weekend.

PICTURES: Olympic champ Jessica Ennis weds

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:15:08 GMT

Sheffield’s Olympic champ Jessica Ennis has added the most important gold ever to her collection – a wedding ring, when she tied the knot.

VIDEO: Dambusters flypast on 70th anniversary of the raid

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:52:50 GMT

Hundreds of onlookers gathered as a Lancaster bomber flew over Derbyshire to mark the 70th anniversary of the daring Dambusters raid.

Flasher spared jail

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08:13 GMT

A man who indecently exposed himself to women and children while out running has been banned from jogging in Ripley.

Win a prize for your perfect pets

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:58:41 GMT

Make sure you enter your beloved pet in our Taylors Corn Stores Pets on Parade competition — and you could win a top prize.

Graduate’s job ordeal in this weeks News

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:08:07 GMT

A talented graduate has vowed to carry on her jobs hunt - despite being knocked back by more than 400 firms in one year.

Home was burgled while family slept

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:53:10 GMT

The victim of one of a series of break-ins in Ripley has issued a warning to fellow homeowners – to be on the look-out for thieves.

100 years and counting

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:37 GMT

Staff at Clarkes in Ripley surprised its bosses by unveiling a plaque to mark the store’s centenary.