The Bullsmoor Song Project
On Monday Sarah and Colin Hinds kicked off the Bullsmoor Song Project, which is part of the Belper Arts Festival.
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Safer Neighbourhood Police Event: Get Your Possessions Security Marked
On Saturday 18th May 2019, between 11am and 2pm, the Belper Safer Neighbourhood Team of Derbyshire Constabulary will be holding
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Nigel Mills Joins Fight To Save Green Belt
The Conservative MP for Amber Valley has joined the fight against the deletion of Amber Valley’s Green Belt with a
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Dementia Events for Belper Arts Festival: Celebration of Living Well
In line with Accessible Belper’s aim to make all Belper events accessible to those with disabilities, there is to be
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Changes To Belper Recorders Group’s Tudor Day
In March we reported on the Belper Recorder Group receiving a grant, and detailed upcoming events, which included a Tudor
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The Arts Trail Was An Inspiring Success
The Arts Trail is over for another year. How many artists did you manage to see? I tally mine at
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Hit the Arts Trail; Explore a Diverse Array of Local Art and Craft
Belper Arts Trail started today, and it is a splendid thing to experience. The whole town centre has become an
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The Flying Scotsman Steams Through Belper
Today at 1:34pm the famous Flying Scotsman sped through Belper. The train was running 30 minutes late after having to
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Parish Election Results for DE56
Belper has changed. We have a very new council. Labour have won a landslide victory in the Belper Town Council,
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Labour Take Control of Amber Valley Council
DE56 has mostly moved to the left, whilst the rest of Amber Valley has mostly stayed Conservative. Outside of Nailed’s
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Reminder: Green Belt & Local Plan Response Deadline – Thursday 2nd
The Local Plan, which details land allocated for building development, is still open to public consultation until 4:30pm on Thursday
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Belper Arts Trail: Sunday 5th and Bank Holiday Monday 6th May
Belper Arts Trail is in its sixth year, having started in 2014. The organisers wanted “to bring together local and
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Election: Heage and Ambergate Ward
All wording is exactly as given by the parties. We have changed nothing. Candidates in this ward Sarah Johnson “I
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Election: Duffield Ward
All wording is exactly as given by the parties. We have changed nothing. Candidates in this ward Dave Wells “I
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Election: Belper East Candidates
All wording is exactly as given by the parties. We have changed nothing. Candidates in this ward Mark Oldfield
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Election: Belper Central Candidates
All wording is exactly as given by the parties. We have changed nothing. With the exception of Neil Ploughman, who
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Election: Belper South Candidates
All wording is exactly as given by the parties. We have changed nothing. Candidates in this ward James Brooks “By
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Election: Belper North Candidates
All wording is exactly as given by the parties. This is the best we can offer with the information provided
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Local Election Editorial: Pulling Hippopotamus Teeth
Local elections are usually a piece of cake, unlike General Elections. Three or four groups of people, all trot out
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How Bullsmoor Was Saved by Residents
With political posturing occuring on social media platforms, involving local political parties attempting to claim credit for stopping the development
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FREE Family Day at Hilton Wildlife Reserve
The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are running a FREE day at the nature reserve at Hilton Gravel Pits, on Willowpit Lane
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How Did Each Councillor Vote On Green Belt Deletion?
On Belper’s social media pages and groups, the Green Belt deletions and threats, have proven to be the most discussed
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Labour Candidate Suspended Over Controversial Remark
Neil Ploughman, Labour candidate for Belper Central in the upcoming elections, has been suspended from the party pending an investigation,
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Climate Justice Protest at HSBC – 11am TODAY!
At very late notice, we have learned that concerned citizens will be meeting outside HSBC on the corner of King
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World Tai Chi Day in Belper River Gardens
On Saturday 27th April 2019, it is World Tai Chi Day, and the U3A (University of the 3rd Age) Tai
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Review: Road – Belper Players (Suitable:16yrs+)
It’s a f***ing long play init?* At two and a half hours, I think that this is the longest play
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Star Studded Wind in the Willows Animation Calls For Action on Tragic Reality
To call attention to what we humans have done to nature, Sir David Attenborough, Catherine Tate, Stephen Fry, Alison
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Register to Vote in Upcoming Local Elections
If you have turned 18, moved house, got married, changed your name, or currently aren’t registered to vote, you need
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Current Scams, Fraud, and Cyber Security
Free Ransomware Decryption Tool Ransomware is a type of malicious software where criminals can remotely encrypt your device or your
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Antiques Enthusiasts Wanted For BBC Show Filming Locally
BBC’s Make Me a Dealer will be filming two episodes of the 2nd series of Make Me a Dealer in
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Folk Icon to Play Wirksworth Book Festival
Ashley Hutchings, once described by Bob Dylan as “the single most important person in English Folk Rock”, is playing a
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Planning For Belper Goes Green 2019 Now In Full Swing!
by Cherry Anderson The festival, which will be held on the weekend of 31st May and 1st, 2nd June at
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Match Report: Farsley Celtic vs. Belper Town
Belper Town 3-1 Farsley Celtic Integro League: Semi-finals By Jack Drury Belper Town exit the Integro League cup with
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Encouraging Ospreys to Nest in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are attempting to encourage the return of ospreys to Derbyshire. In recent years ospreys have been seen
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Renovation of Aqueduct Cottage on Cromford Canal
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce that plans have been submitted for the much-loved Aqueduct Cottage on Cromford Canal.
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Belper Players Bring Jim Cartwright’s Road to Belper
Jim Cartwright’s gritty play Road will be performed in Belper in April. The play is a snapshot of one evening
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Free Entry – DerwentWise Celebration
Celebrating five years of DerwentWISE at Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th March 2019 Fun for all
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Review: We Are What We Overcome
Matt McGuinness’ new show, which previewed in Belper on Saturday 23rd February, before going on nationwide tour, is comfortable. That
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Community Crime Prevention – Neighbourhood Watch Meeting
Neighbourhood Watch, the 50 year old partnership of community groups, voluntary groups, individuals, local authorities and police is inviting Neighbourhood
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Belper Arts Festival Website is LIVE!
A full month earlier than expected BELPER ARTS FESTIVAL web site http://www.belperartsfestival.org is LIVE ! The team still has some
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Derbyshire Countryside Events Calendar 2019
Here is the 2019 calendar for Derbyshire County Council’s Countryside Events. These are events where you can access the history
Read MoreWorld Class Pianist Plays Again
Russian born pianist Sergei Podobedov has been described by conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky as: “a magnificent pianist who possesses outstanding
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Pagan Moot – Tuesday 12th
On Tuesday 12th Feb, there will be a Pagan Moot held at the Thorn Tree Inn, on Chesterfield Road. This
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Possibility of Derbyshire Super Authority
The possibility of merging all of Derbyshire’s district and borough councils into one “super authority” – saving households up to
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Victorian Playtime at the North Mill for Half Term
Strutt’s North Mill are offering 2 days of Victorian games and crafts for children during the February half term. The
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Swiss Tearoom Design for River Gardens
Amber Valley Borough Council has released images of the Swiss Tearooms building, planned to replace the collapsing structure in the
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Plastic Pollution Affects Derbyshire Birds
Above is a photo snapped by Mary Wilde at Ogston Reservoir in Derbyshire. It shows two great crested grebes in
Read MoreSudbury Absconder Still Missing (updated photo)
Police have released an updated image that more closely matches the current appearance of 36-year-old Mark Underwood who absconded from
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Calling all Musicians for the Wildside Festival Song Competition
The Wildside Festival, run by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, have launched a song competition, seeking an anthem of salvation for local
Read MoreMilford Flooded By Burst Water Main
Yesterday, Tuesday 15th January 2019, Milford was flooded by a burst water main. The pipe was breached at approximately 11:20am
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Garden Waste Collection in 2019
When does it start this year? Collections for garden waste run from 25th February 2019 until 29th November 2019. The
Read MoreGaming Shop Vandalised – Culprits Sought!
On Tuesday 8th January, Distinct Gaming, off King Street, discovered that their shop had been vandalised. The vandalism took
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Information Day For Visually Impaired
Sight Support Derbyshire are holding a free information morning on Thursday 31st January at The Strutt Centre, on Derby Road.
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Belper’s Good Deeds This Christmas
Belper is a special place, which can be defined by its community spirit. The capacity of our people to come
Read MorePolice Searching For Missing Man
Derbyshire Constabulary are investigating the disappearance of a 29 year old man, who was last seen in Amber Valley on
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Beaurepaire Patisserie Wins Food and Drink Award
Beaurepaire Patisserie on King Street has been named as one of the winners of this year’s Derbyshire Life: Food and
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If We Only Had a Heart: Petitions and Protest Column
This is the occasional column for community action. Cause: Stop the Closure of Babington Hospital Form: Celebration Protest Date: Friday
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Doctor Suggests Ending Care For Dementia Patients To Save Money
A Derbyshire doctor has suggested that health authorities save money by cutting spending on legal measures designed to safeguard vulnerable
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HS2 “Disastrous” for Derbyshire Wildlife
The Derbyshire WIldlife Trust have declared that they are “extremely concerned about the extent of damage that HS2 will have
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Derbyshire Residents To Be Charged £12.4 Million in Council Tax To Fund Police
Today the Home Office published the “Provisional Police Funding Settlement” for 2019-20. This sets out the total amount of money
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Exhibition of Local Photographers
On Saturday 8th December and Sunday 9th December , there will be an exhibition of photography, hosted by local photographers
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Small Survey Claims People Feel Safe in Derbyshire
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, launched a countywide consultation between August 2017 and July 2018 which recorded the
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Belper Lights Switch On Was Bigger Than Ever
The Belper Christmas Lights Switch On usually draws a crowd, but never a crowd as big as tonight’s. King Street
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Female Deputy Chief Constable Announced for Derbyshire
Rachel Swann is Derbyshire’s new Deputy Chief Constable. Although her career and aptitude should be judged purely on their own,
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Superdrug Chimney Collapse Closes King Street
Before 11am this morning, 29th November 2018, the high winds which Belper experienced today blew a chimney stack off the
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Community Action Grants Deadline Looms
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, Hardyal Dhindsa is inviting voluntary organisations and groups (which focus on community safety)
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Santa is Coming to Heage Windmill
Heage Windmill told us: “We are so pleased that Santa has told us that he will be calling at Heage
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Should Council Tax Rise To Plug Gap in Police Funding?
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa has launched a new survey to get public feedback on his plans to
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Primary School Admissions Now Open
Applications are now open to apply for primary school places. This is available for children born between 1 September 2014
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Person Killed By Train at Duffield
At approximately around 10:40am someone was hit by a train near Duffield. East Midlands Trains informed the public of delays
Read MoreTrailer for Bloody Mary Play
A NEW PLAY BY GEORGE GUNBY DIRECTED BY SUE REANEY 17 NOVEMBER ST PETER’ CHURCH BELPER, 7:30pm ADULT TICKET
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Belper Schoolgirl Challenges MPs
On 10th October 2018, schoolchildren from across the country took their stories of how school underfunding is affecting them and
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Belper Players Delay Show
Woman in Mind, the Alan Ayckbourn play which was to begin its run on 17th October next week has been
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Traffic: Roadworks in Area
Belper: Location:A609 Spencer Road Reason: Serious repair to side of house due to traffic collision Work begins: 27th September Duration:
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Police Visit Schools in Amber Valley To Combat Knife Crime
Police officers in Amber Valley are starting a series of school visits across the area which are focused on preventing
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What Future For Babington? And Who Really Owns It?
Babington Hospital was originially a workhouse, built, by the Board of Guardians, with the genuine intention of helping the poor
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National Poetry Day Competition Winners
Huzzah! It’s National Poetry Day, the day to lyrically lilt along tersely versing and timing your rhymes. Tis the day
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New Regulations for Animal Owners and Carers Take Force Today
As of today, the government has tightened regulations for licensing and monitoring animal welfare. The new law is called The
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Want to Question Your Local Councillors? Here’s When You Can.
Amber Valley Borough Council has published a list of Members’ Surgeries to “give local residents the opportunity to meet their
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If We Only Had a Heart: Petitions and Meetings and Protests. Oh My!
If We Only Had a Heart is a new occassional column which I am introducing to enable people to mobilise
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Derwent Valley on Demand Goes Live
We previously reported on the then-imminent launch of a new website and media service for the area, DV on Demand
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Sustainable Living Shop To Open on Saturday
On Saturday 22nd September, at 11am, Belper will see the opening of a new shop. This one isn’t another gift
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Belper Wins Gold Again!
For the ninth year in a row Belper has won a Gold award in the Large Town category of the
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Storm Ali Fells Huge Tree Near Mill
At around 2pm today Derbyshire County Council recieved a call about a large tree knocked over by the high winds
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National Poetry Day Competition
4th October is National Poetry Day, and we have decided to have a competition. National Poetry Day is an annual
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Budget Cut Targets Lead To Snow Warden Plea
Derbyshire County Council are asking for residents and farmers who are willing to help keep their communities safe when bad
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Knit for Victory! Your Town Needs You!
DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET? OR SEW? On 11th November I will be constructing an installation of knitted and crocheted
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Police Seek Medals Stolen From Kedleston Hall
Officers investigating a high value theft from Kedleston Hall are appealing for the public’s help to locate the missing items.
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Recalled Products Potentially Carrying Listeria Bacteria
UK Food Standards Agency discovered, earlier this month, that products being distrubuted in the UK by Belgian supplier Greenyard Frozen
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Giant Venomous Spiders Loose in Amber Valley
On Thursday 12th July glass pots containing Brazilian bird eating spiders (Lasiodora parahybana) were dumped in a car park in
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Public Memorial for Peter Thornton – Wednesday Morning
Peter Thornton, grandson of founder Joseph Thornton, died from cancer on 21st June aged 85, and was buried in
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Belper Judged For East Midlands in Bloom
On Monday 2nd July Belper was visited by judges for East Midlands in Bloom, the regional stage of the Royal
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Belper Went Green
This weekend saw the annual eco festival Belper Goes Green increase in size from previous years, both in terms of
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Local Election Results
Turnout for this local election was predictably low, with Duffield having the highest turnout at 46.6%. Belper managed just 38%.
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Review: Billy Liar by Belper Players
Ay up, welcome to 1950s Yorkshire. Mind Granny as you find your seat. The Belper Players have stepped up their
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“Ghost Planes”: Solved!
On Monday evening there were a number of reports all across Derbyshire of “ghost planes”. Other local media reported them
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Deputy Labour Leader Pledges To Protect Derwent Valley Mills
On Saturday 24th March Tom Watson, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party visited a number of towns in Amber Valley
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Missed Bin Collections Due to Snow
The bins are still out all over Belper as residents wait for the missed bin collections that were cancelled (due
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Jeremy Corbyn was in Belper Today
Jeremy Corbyn visited Belper today at around 1pm with our Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Singh Dhindsa and local Labour
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Report on the Public Meeting About the Closure of Babington Hospital
(This report was delayed due to a technical issue.) On Monday 22nd January a public meeting was organised by Derbyshire
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New Year Honour for Adrian Farmer
Adrian Farmer, the Heritage Co-ordinator for the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, has been awarded a British Empire
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Review: Five Tales in Verse – and Sometimes Worse
The Belper Players tonight performed Jeff Moule’s versions of five traditional folk stories in verse at the Strutt Centre. The
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Severe Weather Warning for Tonight and Tomorrow
Storm Aileen is arriving in Britain. The Met Office has issued two severe weather warnings for Derbyshire. Severe Weather Warning
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Murmurs of Harm Are Unfounded.
In Spring this year Belper enjoyed a massive murmuration of starlings swooping over the town in formation as they prepared
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Belper Against Homelessness (Event)
On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September, over 40 artistes will be performing to “make a stand” against homelessness. The
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Belper Food Festival a Roaring Success Again
On Sunday 9th June, the Summer Belper Food Festival, in its 10th year, once again brought thousands of visitors to
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Inside Peter Jolly’s Circus: Investigating The Allegations
Over the past few days there has been a lot of talk around Belper and online about allegations made by
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Milford Collection for Grenfell Tower Victims
By now everyone will have heard about the terrible fire that engulfed the entirety of Grenfell Tower in Kensington, London
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Unity in the Face of Division
On 16th June 2016 Labour MP for Batley and Spen, Jo Cox, was murdered by Thomas Mair, a far right
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General Election Results For Mid-Derbyshire
Mid-Derbyshire constituency, of which Belper is part, once again voted Conservative. The results were: Conservative – Pauline Latham – 29,513
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How Will The Election Affect Belper Schools?
The past seven years have seen a series of cuts hammer at our local schools. The PE budget was cut
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New Mayor for Belper
Mayor For the last year the Mayor of Belper has been Kirk Ireton (Ashbourne) resident, Gary Spendlove. Mr. Spendlove’s term
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Review: Last Chance To See Tearjerking WW1 Play Hamp
I walked out of Hamp with only my waterproof mascara intact. This play, performed this way, will affect you. And
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Election Special: How Good Are The Conservatives With the Economy?
This election there are two sound bites that the British public have largely swallowed whole, basing their decisions upon those
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County Council Election Results
The Conservatives have taken control of the County Council, shifting the balance of power from 43/18 Labour/Conservative to 37/24 Conservative.
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Derbyshire County Council Election – 4th May
On Thursday 4th May, all 64 seats on the Derbyshire County Council will be contested by 270 candidates as the
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Accident on Strutt Street
Shortly before 3pm on Friday 21st April a car was seen “speeding round the corner and then there was a
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Jobs Fair at Strutts on Friday
The following was sent to Nailed as a press release by Pauline Latham’s office: “Pauline Latham OBE MP (Mid Derbyshire)
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Co-op Protects Belper Murmuration
A couple of weeks ago Nailed was contacted with a rumour about the murmuration of starlings which a great many
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“Stop being Sentimental” About Child Refugees: Pauline Latham Hits National Headlines
The British government recently reneged on its promise to take in 3000 unaccompanied child refugees from Syria and stopped the
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Caroline Lucas’ Visit to Duffield and Belper
On Friday 3rd February, Caroline Lucas came to visit Duffield and Belper to support Sue MacFarlane, who will be
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Milford Christmas Thief
A new addition to Christmas lights and decor, an illuminated snowman, has been stolen at some point over the
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Big Co-op GiveAway This Week
On Monday 12th December four Co-operative supermarkets in Derbyshire began their Christmas Golden Ticket giveaway. If you buy anything in
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New Aldi Supermarket Opens Tomorrow
Aldi will open the doors to its new store in Belper on Thursday 8th December at 8.00am with a special
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“Machete” Attack Outside The Green House
This weekend Derbyshire Police have released an appeal for witnesses to an incident off King Street in which two men
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Belper Christmas Light Switch On
At 5:45pm on Friday 25th November the Christmas Lights of Belper were officially switched on by two Belper heroes,
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Severe Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for tonight (Tuesday 8th) and tomorrow (Wednesday 9th). Temperatures have been
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Belper in Paralympics on Saturday
Belper sportsman Ryan Taylor will be competing on the ParalympicsGB team in the paratriathlon on Saturday in Rio. Ryan
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Belper Games Gives Thousands to Charities
On Friday 2nd September a presentation ceremony was held at The Grapes by the organisers of The Belper Games, to
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Belper Mascot Disarmed by Hot Weather
Mr. Potato Head is having difficulty coping with the warm summer that Derbyshire is enjoying. We found Mr. Potato Head
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Jeremy Corbyn Rallies in Derby and Matlock
It was the anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester, where cavalry attacked 80,000 people campaigning for parliamentary reform, and
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Sign Up For Garden Waste Scheme NOW
We previously covered the end of the free Garden Waste service (brown bins) due to extreme cuts in funding from
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Rail Fare Protest – Belper Station
On Tuesday 16th August the government are due to announce another increase in all rail ticket prices. Currently Brits pay
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Jeremy Corbyn To Visit Derbyshire
On Tuesday 16th August Jeremy Corbyn will be visiting Derbyshire for two rallies to promote his position in the Labour
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Amber Valley Against Fracking – Petition
Back in December we told you about fracking coming to Amber Valley (original article) and in May reported on Amber
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Getting a Vote in the Labour Leadership Election.
Important Edit: (1am 16/07/2016) Within an hour of writing this, the NEC further restricted voting and added the rule that
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New Cabinet: Derbyshire Dales MP is Conservative Party Chairman
As Theresa May takes office after gaining the position of Prime Minister when everyone else dropped out of the race,
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Shakespeare in the River Gardens for 400th Anniversary
2016 marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death and there are many Shakespeare events across the country. Belper sees Pyramus
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Momentum Rally and Upcoming Events
This weekend saw Momentum kick off a series of larger events in Derbyshire with a Pro Jeremy Corbyn rally outside
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Rally for Jeremy Corbyn on Saturday
The Derbyshire chapter of Momentum, the Labour Party support group that focuses on Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, is holding a rally
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Will Town Council Offices Close?
A proposal being discussed at the full council meeting of Amber Valley Borough Council on 13th July, is to close
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Council May Introduce Fee To Remove Garden Waste
Amber Valley Borough Councillors are considering reintroducing an annual charge for the Council’s garden waste service. If approved then the
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Bullsmoor Back on Agenda After Public Suggests Building Sites
As part of preparing the new Local Plan (a legal requirement and a replacement for a failed plan) Amber Valley
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Schools Closed for National Strike Action
Schools across England will be closed on Tuesday 5th July due to national strike action undertaken by members of the
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Archbishop of Canterbury Begins Tour of Derbyshire
Tomorrow (21st June) the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby begins a three day tour of Derbyshire. The events take place
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Belper’s Celebrations for the Queen in Photos
A number of events happened in Belper to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Here are some of the photos submitted
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Review: Spymonkey’s The Complete Deaths (Rating 14)
In the bathroom at Derby Theatre I overheard a woman plaintively asking her friend, “But HOW can I explain to
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Vigil for the Persecuted at Belper Unitarian Chapel Tonight.
Unity in Belper for unity across the world. Tonight there will be a vigil at the Unitarian Chapel in response
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Hirsute Personality of the Year: Ben Bellamy Nominated
One of Belper’s Borough Councillors, Ben Bellamy, has been nominated for the Hirsute Personality of the Year Award in one
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