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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.

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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.

Housing protesters outside a meeting at Ripley's council offices

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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Memory Lane: Ironville Church

VIDEO: Trip down Memory Lane video

Here are some of the latest pictures of times gone by in the area.

Memory Lane: Ironville Church

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.

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Homeless Bruiser is really a big softy

Bruiser is the star of this week’s Rescue Me appeal. He was found by a RSPCA inspector wandering the streets, dirty and suffering from an injured paw.

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Memory Lane: Students receive awards

Awards for students

Awards are being handed out here to technology students, we think at South East Derbyshire College, but was it in Heanor or Ilkeston?

Memory Lane: Marlpool URC production of Oliver

Treading the boards

Taking part in a production of Oliver are members of the cast of Marlpool URC, which still puts on shows today.

Memory Lane: Heage Dance Marathon

Dancing marathon

Young disco fans are taking part in a dancing marathon.

Memory Lane: Hollyhilll, School, Selston

Young morris men in action

Children from a primary school in Selston look to have pushed the boat out when it comes to costumes for this event.

Memory Lane: Lagnley Mill Boat Rally

Life on the water

A civic leader and helpers are gathering coal as they attended the Langley Mill Boat Rally at Langley Mill Basin.

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Recycling centre can cut landfill tax bills

A new £3.2 million recycling centre has opened in Somercotes.

Chamber backs speech

The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the renewed focus on economic growth in the Queen’s speech at the state opening of Parliament.

TBG takes over Acorn training

A growing adult and youth learning organisation has strengthened its presence in the East Midlands with the acquisition of a Ripley firm.

Free energy event to help farmers beat spiraling bills

Rural firms in Derbyshire are being invited along to two free events that can help them combat spiraling diesel, gas and electricity bills.

Couple’s crafty idea for a new business

A couple have started-up a new business offering people the chance to get involved in some traditional crafts.

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Thursday 23 May 2013

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