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Weekly News From Derbyshire Times - Peak and Dales


Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Aid team's gift of life

Thousands of victims recovering from a devastating cyclone in Burma could soon have life-saving clean water thanks to the work of people in the Derbyshire Dales.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Pal's brave return after tragic climb

When a friend died during a difficult climb in the Himalayas Andy Cave began to rethink his life and the hobby which had become his career.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 17:33:41 GMT
Oliver tops at Chatsworth event

Thousands enjoyed two days of uninterrupted sunshine and world-class eventing action when Chatsworth staged its annual horse trials.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Villagers launch £¼m hall appeal

Determined residents are getting ready to raise more than £250,000 to save their village hall after failing to get grants for the vital work.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:18:45 GMT
School's African project

Children will be taught more about life in Africa with the help of a Peak District charity.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:29:41 GMT
Four charged over cannabis plants

Four men appeared before magistrates after police seized nearly 1,000 cannabis plants at Home Farm, Sheldon, on May 8.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:23:44 GMT
Grant brings railway history back to life

A piece of railway history has been brought back to life with the help of a £50,000 grant.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:26:20 GMT
Hathersage group plays it for laughs

High Peak actors are hoping to have the audience rolling in the aisle with their latest show.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Funding blow for schools

Schools in the Derbyshire Dales, High Peak and Amber Valley would not receive government cash for refurbishment for four years under plans branded 'unfair' by concerne
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:31:58 GMT
Floral displays insired by Biblical woman

Colourful floral displays filled Great Longstone's church this week as part of its annual flower festival.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
New step in bridge protest

Campaigners are planning to submit a formal complaint about a controversial footbridge which they say is not being used by the people it was built for.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Gardeners bid to be pick of bunch

Green-fingered residents could be recognised for their hard work as part of this year's Matlock In Bloom.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Ramblers find the ride way

Ramblers are being encouraged to use the bus or train as part of a walking guide aimed at cutting car pollution.
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Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Town ringing the changes

Visitors to Wirksworth can see how the town has changed in the past 30 years as part of a new exhibition.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:30:28 GMT
Vintage bike stolen

A vintage motorbike was stolen from a busy street in Matlock Bath.
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Fri, 09 May 2008 07:19:12 GMT
20 banned under Matlock Shopwatch scheme

The Shopwatch radio system in Matlock is going from strength to strength.
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Wed, 14 May 2008 18:31:00 GMT
Climber falls

A climber was airlifted to hospital after falling 50ft during a climb in Stoney Middleton on Sunday.
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Wed, 07 May 2008 11:29:28 GMT
Record crowds for May Day fun

A record-breaking number of visitors flocked to Ashover for the village's 14th annual May Day carnival.
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Fri, 09 May 2008 07:24:44 GMT
New speed limits on A6

Speed limits on stretches of the A6 have been reduced by Derbyshire County Council as part of a nationwide safety review.
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Wed, 07 May 2008 17:55:12 GMT
Ramblers slam turbine bid 'betrayal'

Approving plans for a wind turbine in the Peak District is a "betrayal" of what the national park stands for, according to countryside campaigners.
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Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Duchess lends a hand...

Children helped the Duchess of Devonshire get her hands dirty when she visited them during tree planting in their school grounds.
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Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Traders help save major tourist draw

Traders have raised £6,900 to help secure the future of one of the Derbyshire Dale's biggest tourist attractions.
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Wed, 07 May 2008 17:39:38 GMT
Siege case man to face fresh trial

A Matlock man accused of threatening to destroy his house during a nine-hour stand-off with police is to face a fresh trial later this year.
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Wed, 07 May 2008 17:57:21 GMT
Villagers put their art into ancient craft

Quiet villages will become a hive of activity this spring and summer when preparations get underway for an ancient tradition.
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Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Drivers risk unfair speeding fines claim

Drivers could be caught speeding unfairly because of changes to speed limits along a busy Derbyshire Dales road, according to a concerned motorist.
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Wed, 07 May 2008 17:43:13 GMT
Chatsworth planning big splash for visitors

Visitors to Chatsworth House will be making a splash this month with a series of extra fountain displays.
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Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Tagged and a fine for failing to manage waste

A Wirksworth man will be electronically tagged and has been ordered to pay £5,000 compensation for failing to meet waste management rules.
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Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Website for abused launched

A website has been launched to help victims of domestic abuse.
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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:15:49 GMT
Campaign to halt illegal off-roading

Police and council bosses are working together to stop illegal off-roading in the Peak District.
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Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Failure to sell former centre 'disappointing'

A "DISAPPOINTING" failure to sell Matlock's former leisure centre has been blamed on the current state of the property market.
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