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Money to help elderly in Amber Valley
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Mayor insists money in the bank is a good idea
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Weather for Belper
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
