News
Reports of Belper beast as show prepares to go on stage video
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.
Games to begin in memory of Belper woman
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.
Belper bands travel to Bearded Theory
Belper band BB Blackdog were among the highlights at the Bearded Theory festival at the weekend.
First walking festival begins
The first Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Walking Festival gets underway this weekend.
Firms are ‘in favour’ of staying in the EU
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.
Sport
Marlin swimmers of all ages do their club proud
Swimmers from across the age ranges have been in competitive action for Belper Marlin Swimming Club.
Archery club holds its annual ‘have-a-go event’ on Great Lawn at Kedleston Hall
You are invited to have a go at archery on the Great Lawn at Kedleston Hall on Sunday, May 26.
Awards night rounds off a successful campaign
Ambergate FC held their Annual Presentation Night at The Greyhound Inn, following the conclusion of the 2012/13 campaign.
Burgoyne blazes his way to 154 not out in draw at Eckington
It was a game of two centuries for Denby CC 1sts on Saturday at Eckington as they earned their fourth draw in four Derbyshire Premier League games this season.
Belper keeper signs for Spireites
Belper Town goalkeeper Aaron Chapman has signed for League Two side Chesterfield.
All smiles from Belper Sports u8s
Lining up for the camera are the members of the Belper Sports Under Eights Black Sox team
Lifestyle
Four more bands are set to play The Venue
The Venue in Derby plays host to four more acts on Thursday, May 23, as part of its ongoing series of RadarLove gigs.
Nightingale sings at Theatre Royal
An acclaimed new musical celebrating scandal and showbiz will be at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25 as part of a 12-week UK tour.
All Creatures duo team up for Mellor comedy
Lynda Bellingham and Christopher Timothy are to star in Kay Mellor’s comedy A Passionate Woman, to be performed at Derby’s Assembly Rooms from October 14-19.
Fol k singer Wood at the Guildhall
Tickets are on sale to see folk singer Chris Wood performing at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby on Friday, May 24, from 8pm.
VIDEO: Crich Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend video
Crich Tramway Village was the setting on Saturday and Sunday for the venue’s first Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend.
Four more bands set to play at The Venue
The Venue in Derby plays host to four more acts on Thursday, May 23, as part of its ongoing series of RadarLove gigs.
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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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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