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Tramway gets in gear for Summer with Scooter event

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:45:52 GMT

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

Solar panels ‘would not be obtrusive’

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:45:23 GMT

Sixty solar panels will be installed at Belper School’s sixth form block, if a planning application is approved. Derbyshire County Council said the panels would provide electricity for the daily use of the site and would help reduce its carbon footprint.An application to the borough council said the panels would not be obtrusive and would be at the rear of the building to prevent vandalism.

Stray Rosie needs a new loving home

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:37 GMT

Stray Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rosie was found wandering the streets by RSPCA inspectors.

Plans to extend Belper cemetery

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:58:33 GMT

Amber Valley Borough Council has lodged plans to extend a cemetery in Matlock Road, Belper to provide more burial space.

Woolwich murder: East Midlands home searched

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:55:21 GMT

Police have searched an East Midlands house thought to be the former home of a man suspected of killing a serving soldier in South-East London.

VIDEO: Booticamp babes model for brides

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:50:49 GMT

Successful slimmers from Belper’s Booticamp Babes were recruited to model dresses as part of a bridal event.

Appeal after burglary spate

Fri, 24 May 2013 09:49:28 GMT

A spate of three burglaries have been reported around Belper this week.

Belper’s MP condemns London terror attack

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:59:00 GMT

Belper’s MP has condemned the “horrifying murder” of an off-duty soldier - hacked to death in a suspected terrorist attack.

Gastro restaurant to open in Strutt St

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:38 GMT

A new gastro restaurant is set to open in Belper’s Strutt Street within the next few weeks.

REVIEW: Bearded Theory Festival

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:13 GMT

By Ed Sills

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.

Road closure to continue for 12 days

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:43:35 GMT

Bridge Street will remain closed in the evenings for up to 12 days while works take place.

VIDEO: Reports of Belper beast as show prepares to go on stage

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:03 GMT

More than 5,000 people will have enjoyed Belper Arts Festival by the time its programme of events draws to a close, organisers are predicting.

Belper bands travel to Bearded Theory

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:46 GMT

Belper band BB Blackdog were among the highlights at the Bearded Theory festival at the weekend.

New mayor revs-up for fundraising

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:33:12 GMT

Belper’s new mayor, councillor Deborah Biss, has been sworn-in.

Games to begin in memory of Belper woman

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:19:27 GMT

An It’s a Knockout-style event set up to raise funds for a Belper woman who suffered from a rare disease will return this summer.

First walking festival begins

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:18:24 GMT

The first Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Walking Festival gets underway this weekend.

Firms are ‘in favour’ of staying in the EU

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49:46 GMT

Around two-thirds of Derbyshire firms are in favour of the UK remaining in Europe but want domestic power transferred back to Westminster, according to a survey.

First aiders can be difference between life and death

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:46:43 GMT

Belper employers are being urged to make sure their first aid training is up to date in the lead up to the summer holiday season.

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.