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EAST MIDLANDS: Fall in region’s unemployment figures

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:31 GMT

THE NUMBER of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Derbyshire and Derby fell by 743 according to the latest employment statistics released on Wednesday. May 15.

Business storage plan approved

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:53 GMT

Changing the use of a garage at a Buxton property to business storage has been approved by councillors.

26 cannabis farms found during police campaign

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:47:41 GMT

Derbyshire police discovered 26 residential cannabis farms during a four-week campaign which also saw a spike in calls to Crimestoppers.

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.

EAST MIDLANDS: Business leader defends HS2 over criticisms

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:12:29 GMT

A BUSINESS expert claims financial criticisms of the HS2 highspeed rail link’s costs do not address phase two of the project which is hoped to benefit the East Midlands.

DERBYSHIRE: Pelican in flight for hospice ride

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:33:43 GMT

THE COUNTDOWN is on for the start of the Derbyshire Times’ Flagg Cycle Challenge which aims to raise thousands of pounds for Ashgate Hospice.

DRONFIELD: Cyclists urged to get in style this summer

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:59:09 GMT

A TOP cycle kit firm is offering bikers an opportunity to pick up some great bargains.

LADYBOWER: Lancaster bomber swoops to commemorate Dambusters

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:31 GMT

HUNDREDS lined Derwent Reservoir to remember the heroic Dambusters of World War Two as a Lancaster bomber flyover commemorated the 70th anniversary of the famous RAF raid.

LADYBOWER: Dam Busters’ 70th anniversary commemoration

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:03:58 GMT

HISTORY buffs will be marvelling at a Lancaster bomber flyover at Derwent Reservoir today, Thursday, May 16, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the famous Second World War RAF Dam Busters’ raid.

DERBYSHIRE: County council chief set for departure

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:23:53 GMT

DERBYSHIRE County Council’s newly-appointed chairman David Wilcox has announced today, Wednesday, May 15, that the authority’s chief executive Nick Hodgson is to leave the council.

SOMERCOTES: Solemn Mass at St Thomas’ Church

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:59 GMT

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BAKEWELL: Garden party in aid of parish church roof appeal.

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:35:29 GMT

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ASHOVER: Donations fund Brownies’ new maypole

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:50 GMT

Ashover

ASHOVER: Youngsters make a racket at All Saints Church

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:50 GMT

Ashover

ASHOVER: John Wardle’s painting won at carnival

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:49 GMT

Ashover

ASHOVER: Every penny counts for Bible Society collectors

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:34:41 GMT

Ashover

CHESTERFIELD: Embroiderers guided in creating a painted initial

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:33:49 GMT

Chesterfield

CHESTERFIELD: New member John Barker welcomed to Scarsdale Probus Club

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:33:49 GMT

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CHESTERFIELD: Rotary club’s past president shares history lesson

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:33:47 GMT

Chesterfield

DERBYSHIRE: Plans to extend U3A into Alfreton, Dronfield, Bolsover

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:33:43 GMT

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