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Nearly 250 law-breaking lorry drivers stopped

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:30:09 GMT

A six-day operation targeting lorry drivers committing the ‘Fatal Four’ driving offences across Derbyshire and the midlands found almost 250 motorists breaking the law.

Derbyshire Food and Drink Fair to showcase county’s finest

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:35 GMT

The very best in local produce will be celebrated at Derbyshire County Council’s Food and Drink Fair this weekend.

Drugs and knives found in vehicle

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:06:13 GMT

A drug–user was caught by police with two knives and several hundred pounds of cannabis in his car.

We’re proud to serve our community

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:01:05 GMT

Since 1842, the Buxton Advertiser as been proud to be at the heart of its community, serving thousands of loyal readers across the High Peak, Hope Valley and Derbyshire Dales each week.

A Queen’s Speech to help Britain move forward in difficult times

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:48:53 GMT

Last week saw the start of the next session of this Parliament with the State Opening and the Queens Speech.

Youngsters dance their way to success

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:47:21 GMT

A group of High Peak youngsters have been successful at the recent Stockport Stage Dance Festival.

Game encourages pupils to travel smart

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:25:04 GMT

A board game has been created by Derbyshire County Council to encourage pupils to find other ways of getting to school without a car as part of the Travel Smart week.

New police recruits

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:35:39 GMT

A former lance corporal and an ex-fitness instructor are among the new constables being sworn in at a ceremony this evening.

Red letter day for green Dales firms

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:42 GMT

THE WORLD’S leading green tourism accreditation programme has praised two Dales accommodation providers on reaching the finals of a prestigious competition to honour the best tourism businesses in the country.

Budding young entrepreneurs face dragons

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:58 GMT

Budding entrepreneurs from Lady Manners School have impressed staff with their ingenuity and hard work during a recent competition in which they were challenged to invent environmentally friendly products.

Riders urged to sign up

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:10:41 GMT

Cycling challenge the Peak District 100 is taking place next month and children’s charity Action Medical Research is calling for riders to sign up now for the event on Sunday, June 30.

Nurse helps to save snake bitten pup on Curbar Edge

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:48 GMT

A puppy that was bitten by an adder at Curbar Edge was saved thanks to the skills of a quick-thinking nurse.

Do you know the stones’ secret?

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:14:21 GMT

Peter Keeble sent us this photo, hoping that Mercury readers might solve its mystery.

BAKEWELL: Custard pie ‘danger’ is world gone mad!

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:07:54 GMT

The Mayor of Bakewell has hit out at a “world gone mad” after no insurance company would cover him to host a custard pie fight

Matlock cannabis farm raid

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:14:38 GMT

A man has been arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis after police raided his home yesterday (Thursday).

Lorry drivers targeted in police road safety operation

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:41 GMT

A six-day operation targeting lorry drivers committing the ‘Fatal Four’ driving offences across Derbyshire and the midlands found almost 250 motorists breaking the law.

Derbyshire Food and Drinks Fair this weekend

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:13:05 GMT

The very best in local produce will be celebrated at Derbyshire County Council’s Food and Drink Fair this weekend.

Woman rescued from river after falling in

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:51:24 GMT

FIREFIGHTERS and police rescued a woman from the river after she fell in and was washed down stream.

Crew tackle fire in Monyash chimney

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:44:28 GMT

Firefighters attended a chimney fire in Monyash.

VIDEO: Lancaster Bomber flypast marks Dambusters anniversary

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:04:11 GMT

This photograph is of a Lancaster Bomber flying over Chapel-en-le-Frith in honour of the 70th anniversary of the infamous ‘Dambusters’ flight.