Belper’s Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Belper Meadows Community Sports Club are back again with their massive fireworks fundraiser. It will take place on Christchurch Meadows.
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Landslide Win For Ben Bellamy As Beard of Autumn
Belper Town and Amber Valley Borough councillor Ben Bellamy has won the Beard of Autumn award by a landslide. This
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Gender Neutral Toilets In Belper
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The Climate Strike and Youth Voices
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to shortstaffing and illness. Bullying We have had a small but vocally persistent
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Belper Players Upturning Macbeth With “Ross”
A new play takes a fresh look at Shakespeare’s Macbeth and turns the traditional story on its head. Ross, written
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Mixed Reactions to Summer Food Festival
This year’s Summer Food Festival can’t really be declared a success, as there was quite a lot of criticism and
Landslide Win For Ben Bellamy As Beard of Autumn
Belper Town and Amber Valley Borough councillor Ben Bellamy has won the Beard of Autumn award by a landslide. This
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Seiko Kinoshita’s Installation at Belper North Mill
By Leo Swarvett I visited the opening of Seiko Kinoshita’s art installation “Threading Through Time” today. It was situated in
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The Climate Strike and Youth Voices
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to shortstaffing and illness. Bullying We have had a small but vocally persistent
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2nd Drugs Arrest in Belper This Month
A man has been charged with drugs offences after he was stopped in Belper. Officers received information that a BMW
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“Best Birding Trip Ever” – Talk on Bird Trip To China
Birding in Yunnan (China) by Jeff Blincow Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust for a presentation on the spectacular birdlife of the
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What’s Best For Feeding Ducks?
A photo of a sign instructing people to stop starving ducks and feed them bread is currently doing the rounds
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Plans For Brettles Resurface
An historic and long derelict former hosiery warehouse in a Derbyshire town could be brought back into use as apartments
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Opinion: When The Loonies Came To Town Pt.2
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to short staffing and illness. Are the Monster Raving Loony Party really as
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When The Loonies Came To Town Pt. 1
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to short staffing and illness. Top hats and peacock feathers abounded. The assembled
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Belper Players Upturning Macbeth With “Ross”
A new play takes a fresh look at Shakespeare’s Macbeth and turns the traditional story on its head. Ross, written
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Police Seeking More Unpaid Staff
A recruitment campaign is underway to select new volunteers to be part of Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s award-winning custody
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Buildbase FA Trophy: Belper Town vs Stamford AFC
Buildbase FA Trophy – Preliminary Round Belper Town 0, Stamford AFC 3 By Robert Ilsley A strong Stamford AFC side
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Luxury Houses Planned For Duffield
Plans for 15 modern homes in a Derbyshire town are set for approval. Derbyshire County Council’s property firm, Derbyshire Developments,
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Love Belper’s Pumpkin Trail Returns For Halloween
The Pumpkin Trail is a ‘Love Belper’ event which follows a trick or treating trail all round the town and
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Ambergate Car Museum Approved
Plans for a vintage car museum in Ambergate have been given the green light – creating 30 jobs. The proposals,
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Knife Angel: Anti-Knife Youth Forum
More than 300 young people from schools in Derby gathered in Derby Cathedral on Monday 7th October to speak about
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Scam Warning For Businesses With Tools
Trading Standards is warning Derbyshire businesses about traders calling unannounced at their premises offering tool sharpening services. This follows a
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Last Few Tickets For Comedy Tonight
A few tickets are left for comedy at No.28 this Saturday 12th October! The headliner is Hannah Silvester, described as
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Climate Protest @ 11am today
11am for the 11th hour! There will be a protest today at Derbyshire County Council offices in Matlock. The protest
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Strutt Arms Update
The Strutt Arms Hotel could rapidly open after a £1 million revamp and approval of new hours to allow for
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State of Nature Report: No Let Up In Loss of UK’s Nature
The UK’s wildlife continues to decline, according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The latest findings show that since
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Official Launch of Emma Parkins’ The Badgers’ Sett
Nailed is behind on delivering some news due to short staffing and illness. We apologise for the delay. On 17th
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Fundraisers For Nailed
As you may have seen on our Facebook page, two different fundraisers have been arranged to support Nailed’s crowdfunder, which
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Pauline Latham Welcomes Domestic Abuse Bill Carryover
For three years some sections of parliament have worked with victims and victim support organisations to create a Domestic Abuse
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Witnesses Sought For Alleged Assault
Witnesses are being sought about a month old allegation that one motorist punched another in Belper. A 53-year-old man contacted
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Denby: Cinderhill Consultation
Editor’s Note: Nailed covers the DE56 postcode, and external areas which are jointly relevant or of interest. Due to our
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Bids Welcomed For PCC’s Small Grant Scheme
New funding is being released to support community groups tackle crime and prevent reoffending across Derbyshire. Derbyshire Police and Crime
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Belper Drug Arrest
A man has been charged with “possession with intent to supply drugs” after he was stopped by officers on patrol
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Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs Rushall Olympic
Emirates FA Cup – Third Qualifying Round Belper Town 2, Rushall Olympic 1 Belper Town reached the heady heights
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, October 2019
In the Night Sky Over Belper: The Orionids and Taurids meteor showers. Observe the full Moon on the 13th to
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Christmas Food Festival Date & Booking
We know, we know, it’s too early, and we haven’t even had Halloween yet. But these things don’t just happen
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Casting Call: Actresses Sought For Florence Nightingale Play
Kissing Miss Nightingale’s Shadow is a new play to commemorate the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale, on 12th May 2020.
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Belper Councillor Topping Votes in “Beard of Autumn”
Last month Belper Town Councillor and Deputy Leader of Amber Valley Borough Council, Ben Bellamy, was named “Beard of
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Current Scam Alerts
Crypto Investment The Cyber Crime Unit would like to make you aware of Crypto investment scams that are increasing and
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The Mayor’s Diary: September
I’ve often heard it said that Belper is a town which is run by volunteers, but until I took on
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Match Report: Belper Town vs. Stocksbridge Park Steels
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Belper Town 1, Stocksbridge Park Steels 0 Belper Town maintained their unbeaten start to
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The Knife Angel Sculpture Is Now In Derby
Derby was chosen to be one of the few cities across the country to host the National Monument against Violence
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Plans For Reopening The Strutt Arms
A long-derelict pub in a Derbyshire village is finally set to reopen its doors – but locals fear “excessive noise,
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Heage Windmill Sails Are Complete
After some 4 months of intensive part time work by the maintenance team at Heage windmill, led by David Land
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New Concert For Launch Of Sergei’s Double CD
Not many towns have their own classically trained concert pianist. Belper does. His name is Sergei Podobedov. Sergei first came
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Ofsted Requires Improvement From County Children’s Services
Derbyshire County Council has been told by Ofsted that its children’s social care services require improvement. The education watchdog’s inspection
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Local Plan Update
A future housing plans in Amber Valley could involve further “urban extensions” to Derby. In May, Amber Valley Borough Council
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Emirates FA Cup: Witton Albion vs. Belper Town
Emirates FA Cup – Second Qualifying Round – Replay Witton Albion 0, Belper Town 1 (aet) Belper Town produced
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Amber Valley’s “Forest For The Future”
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Building Plans For 18th Century Turnditch Pub
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Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs. Witton Albion
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Patients’ Issues With Healthcare Provision
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B-Line Cards To Be Scrapped in County Council Cuts
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Even More Cuts Coming For County Council
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National Poetry Day 2019
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Have You Seen Raccoon Dogs?
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£10 Million Boost For County Social Care
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FREEFALL: Departure – Goodbye To The Drop Inn
Tomorrow evening will see a 12 hour music festival return after 4 years of absence, as a celebration and farewell
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Climate Strike Music in Milford
Following today’s Global Climate Strike in the Memorial Gardens, you can enjoy more of the protest and awareness music which
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St. John’s Car Park Open To Public
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Lego Workshops @ Fleet Arts
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Apology for Dangerous Breast Cancer Referral Delays
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Inspected
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Waterborne Bacteria in Royal Derby Neonatal Intensive Care
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Open Mic Nights @ Fleet Arts (Under 19s)
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Match Report: Worksop vs. Belper Town
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Duffield Scarecrow Festival in Pictures
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Afternoon Tea @ No. 28
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Black History Month: Word Peace @ Fleet Arts
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Youth Voice: Strike for the Climate Emergency
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Global Climate Strike – Adults Join the Youth!
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Rise in Racism at Derbyshire NHS Trust
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County Council Defends Outsourcing to Suffolk
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Opinion: Parking on Pavements
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Monster Raving Loony Party Conference Returns To Belper
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Boat Escape From Belper Robbery
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‘SACRIFICE’ ENTERED FOR REGIONAL HERITAGE AWARD
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Monthly Market @ No.28 – September 2019
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Belper Town Council Addressing Pollution & Parking @ Schools
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Hours Lost To Delays @ Royal Derby Hospital
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Classic Bikes Return to Heage Windmill
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Gender Neutral Toilets In Belper
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Recalled Housing Plans Rejected By AVBC
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County Council Seeks Volunteers To Clear Snow This Winter
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Sean Taylor @ The Queen’s Head
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Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs. Alvechurch FC
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Holbrook St.Michael’s Junior Football Club Seeks Players
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Should Football Transfer Fees Fund Local Sport?
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County Council Has Spent Nearly All Winter Maintenance Money
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, September 2019
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Great British High Street – Why Belper Stands Out
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Derbyshire Police Fly Pride Flags
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County Council Set To Overspend on Children’s Services Again
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8 Month Reprieve for Derbyshire Badgers
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County Council Outsourcing to Suffolk
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Beginners Guitar Workshops
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FeelGood Fleet Fridays Winter Calendar
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Council Addresses Dog Fouling Problem With New Rules
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Match Report: Sporting Khalsa vs. Belper Town
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80% of Breast Cancer Patients Having To Wait Too Long
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Call Out To Young Artists
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Winter Programme For No. 28
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Judgement Day: Great British High Street
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Tractor Day @ Heage Windmill
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Autumn Market @ Strutts
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Match report: Belper Town vs. Glossop
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Language Soiree – Pick Your Language
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Vegan Revelation Presents: Intarsia
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Climate Strike – Friday 20th September
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Belper Arts Festival Seeks New Blood – Open Meeting
Belper Arts festival is seeking new input and new blood. Are you interested in being part of Belper Arts Festival
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The Nailed Fail: What We Haven’t Reported
As a part time voluntary media outlet, there are always things we don’t get to report. We don’t miss them.
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Match Report: Ilkeston Town vs Belper Town
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Ilkeston Town 0, Belper Town 0 Belper Town had to work hard in the 28
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Work To Begin @ Wyver Lane Nature Reserve
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust will soon start work at the Wyver Lane nature reserve to help restore the habitat on site.
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Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs. Sporting Khalsa
Emirates F A Cup – Preliminary Round Belper Town 1, Sporting Khalsa 1 Belper Town endured a frustrating afternoon
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Last Chance For Crafternoon Tea With Creartii @ No.28
There are still some places left for Crafternoon Tea on Sunday 1st September at No.28, Market Place. The event runs
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Calls On Theresa Villiers To Stop the Cull
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, with the support of their partners, have written a letter to Theresa Villiers, the Secretary of State
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Vintage Tractor Rally at Heage Windmill
We are delighted that on Sunday 1st September Heage Windmill will again be visited by a large collection of vintage
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Derbyshire NHS Trust – Open Meeting Date
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust has announced its annual members’ meeting. This meeting is open to everyone. Any
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Opinion Column: On Populism
In Ece Temelkuran’s “How To Lose A Country: The Seven Steps From Democracy To Dictatorship” (4th Estate, 2019) Temelkuran problematizes
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Nether Heage Funeral Celebrant Wins National Award
Nether Heage based Sally Ward has won the top honour of Funeral Celebrant of the Year at a ceremony in
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Firearms Surrender Drive Collects 30 Guns
A recent force wide firearms surrender which aimed to reduce the number of guns in circulation across the county has
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Belper Artist Wins National Award
Belper based artist Mark Langley has been awarded a prestigious national award. Mark was thrilled to receive the prize for
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Badger Cull Announcement Delayed
Yesterday, 23rd August 2019, the government was due to announce which areas were chosen as locations where badgers would be
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Police Launch Force-wide Rural Crime Team
A dedicated rural and wildlife crime team is now operating across Derbyshire to tackle issues that affect rural and farming
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Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Events – Late August, September
Nature Tots – Buxton – 30th August Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s ever popular Nature Tots, our play group with a difference,
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10th Amber Valley CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival
The 10th Amber Valley CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival will take place at Strutts Community Centre, from Thursday September
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Nigel Mills MP Visits Heage Windmill’s Project Sails
We were delighted to receive a visit at Heage Windmill, on Monday 19th August, from local Amber Valley MP, Nigel
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Match Report: Belper Town Vs Frickley Athletic
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Belper Town 3, Frickley Athletic 1 By Nigel Oldrini Belper Town maintained their 100% start
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Cowshed Comedy @ The Devonshire
On Thursday 5th September, Anthony Williams will be hosting the first Cowshed Comedy night at the Devonshire in Belper. He
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Reassurance From Belper School After Teacher Convicted
Last month, Mark Fidler, Head of Music at Belper School was jailed for 22 months for having a sexual relationship
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Together We Stand at Artcore’s New Building
By Alex Smith The 15th August 2019 saw the opening of a brand new, contemporary art space belonging to visual
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Match Report: Belper Town vs. Market Drayton
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Market Drayton Town 3, Belper Town 4 By Nigel Oldrini Belper Town made a winning
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The Incredible Project Sails @ Heage Windmill
Having found that two sails at Heage windmill needed to be replaced due to wood rot, the Trust made enquires
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Hen Harrier Day Highlighted Animal Persecution With Chris Packham & Natalie Bennett
A record 1,500 people came from across the UK for the sixth Hen Harrier day at Carsington Water on Sunday
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County Council Makes Millions in Parking Fines
The county council has made millions of pounds by fining thousands of residents for a raft of parking transgressions. This
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Do You Want To Be In a Belper Based Music Video?
Local musician Phil Doleman is looking for people who would like to be in a video for his song “You
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Tai Chi – An Interview With Barry Clinton
By Alex Smith Barry Clinton has been a Tai Chi instructor for around thirteen years. After first trying it out
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Write to Your MP to Stop the Badger Cull
Derbyshire is one of 14 areas that the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is considering for ten
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Josh’s Walk For Blue Box Belper
Local lad Joshua Smith (22) is taking on a 100-mile challenge walking around the Peak District to raise funds for
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Co-op Fundraiser for Accessible Belper
The central Co-op on Strutt Street have offered to hold a fundraiser for Accessible Belper. The fundraising event will take
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Column: Pauline Latham MP on Great British High Street
By Pauline Latham MP For many years, Belper traders have led the fight against what has seemed like an unstoppable
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Help The Badgers, by Derbyshire Against The Cull
Article written by Derbyshire Against The Cull The Badger Cull is coming to Derbyshire and we need your help to
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Potential Change To Amber Valley Election Cycle
Elections in Amber Valley could now only take place once every four years – saving taxpayers thousands of pounds. At
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Mr. Arkwright Art Installation @ Cromford Mill
Cromford Mills is currently hosting an art installation called Mr. Arkwright. Cromford Mills is part of the Derwent Valley Mills
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Vote For Belper As Best British High Street
At 6.30 this morning, Saturday 10th August 2019, the finalists for The Great British High Street were announced and voting
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Wildside Festival Cancelled Again!
The Wildside Festival, run by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is again not happening. Wildside was originally supposed to take place on
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Farmers Market Cancelled
This Saturday’s (10th August) Farmers Market at the Market Place, Belper, has been cancelled. This is due to the forecast
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Pre-Season Friendly: Belper Town vs. Basford United
Pre-Season Friendly Belper Town 2, Basford United 3 Belper Town underwent another stern test in their pre-season campaign when
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What’s Happening With The East Mill?
Judgement day for plans to turn Belper’s historic mills into apartments could come at the end of the year, the
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Alton Manor Nursery’s Pride in Belper
Belper Alton Manor Nursery on Gregory’s Way has been full of pride by getting involved the communities first ever Pride
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Hundreds of Derbyshire Children Taken Into Care
Hundreds of children are in the county council’s care after suffering abuse and neglect from their families. The details were
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