News
Woolwich murder: East Midlands home searched
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.
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VIDEO: Booticamp babes model for brides video
Successful slimmers from Belper’s Booticamp Babes were recruited to model dresses as part of a bridal event.
Plans to extend Belper cemetery
Amber Valley Borough Council has lodged plans to extend a cemetery in Matlock Road, Belper to provide more burial space.
Gastro restaurant to open in Strutt St
A new gastro restaurant is set to open in Belper’s Strutt Street within the next few weeks.
1 commentBelper’s MP condemns London terror attack
Belper’s MP has condemned the “horrifying murder” of an off-duty soldier - hacked to death in a suspected terrorist attack.
Sport
Darley Dale Croquet Club to host an Open Social Day at Whitworth Park
Darley Dale Croquet Club is having an Open Social Day on Sunday (26th) at Whitworth Park.
Tell us about young sports aces
Belper Town manager Peter Duffield has described Aaron Chapman as an “exciting, raw talent with bags of potential” after the young goalkeeper left the Nailers to sign for League Two side Chesterfield.
VIDEO: cricket slideshow, Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton video
Catch some of the action shots captured by photographer Brian Eyre at the Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton clash.
First loss of season for Alfreton
Alfreton CC suffered their first defeat of the season at the weekend in the DCCL Division One as home side Ilkeston Rutland came out as the victors by six wickets.
Lifestyle
Gig should be out of this world
Bruno Mars had added an extra four dates to his The Moonshine Jungle World Tour.
Drifters hit the road on latest tour
The Drifters will be bringing their Diamond Dynasty 60th Anniversary Tour to Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Friday, May 31, at 7.30pm.
Pilgrim makes good progress
The throb of Spanish guitars and the frantic click of castanets provided thrilling accompaniment as I was swept by coach into the Basque country.
Fundraiser in aid of music festival
A fundraising event is to be held on Saturday, May 25, at The Holly Bush in Marehay, in aid of this year’s Ripley Music Festival.
Music galore at showcase
There are bands and performers galore taking part in a Wirksworth Carnival Showcase at the Hope & Anchor in the town on Saturday May 25.
Community
Whooper swans drop in
Reader Melvin Harvey took this photograph of no less than 81 whooper swans at Mapperley Reservoir in Shipley Country Park earlier this year.
Ripley-born ‘bouncing bomb’ inventor played vital role
This week The Ripley & Heanor News joins the country in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the celebrated Dambusters raid, one of the most daring operations carried out by the RAF during World War II.
Homes bid refused as protest sounds
Klaxons, wailing swanee whistles, drums and chants of protest were heard as Amber Valley council’s planning board refused a bid to build 79 houses in Codnor.
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VIDEO: Trip down Memory Lane video
Here are some of the latest pictures of times gone by in the area.
Duffield’s own war horses
As war broke out on the Western Front, horses were commandeered from farms, liveries, hunt stables and private ownership to serve on the front line.
Pinxton play vandals
Police are appealing for information after a swing was damaged at a play area in Pinxton.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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