Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, March 2023
The Night Sky Over Belper, March 2023: Mars and Venus, Star Count Survey, the Vernal Equinox, British Summer Time begins.
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, February 2023
In the Night Sky Over Belper. Comet ZTF, CPRE Star Count 2023, Jupiter, Mars and Venus on view. Space
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, January 2023
In January’s Night Sky: Space Missions 2023, Occultation of Mars and Geminids observation notes, Star Count, Venus, Jupiter and Mars.
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, December 2022
In December’s Night Sky: Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars are all on view. The Winter solstice is on the 21st.
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, October 2022
Note, late posting due to the Nailed site being down for most of October. In October’s Night Sky. Jupiter is
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Tributes Made to ‘Devoted’ Derbyshire Councillor
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “wonderful, devoted and kind” Derbyshire councillor, known for her heavy involvement in charity
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Stripped Back Plan for Belper Car Park after Spiralling Costs
Plans for a car park expansion in a Belper have been heavily stripped back after costs spiralled to £1 million.
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Step forward for Autumn Walking Festival
People are being invited to dust off their boots to join in a celebration of the great outdoors. The annual
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East Midlands to get elected mayor as £1.14bn devolution deal signed with Government
A £1.14bn devolution deal has been agreed to try to kick start economic development in the East Midlands and create an
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, August 2022
In August’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn return to the evening sky. A supermoon on the 12th clashes
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First ‘Red’ Extreme Heat Warning Issued by Met Office as Temperatures Rise
In a potential record breaking first for the UK, temperatures of up to 40°C have been forecast, leading the Met
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, July 2022
In July’s Night Sky Over Belper: You will have to get up early to see the planets this month. There
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Belper Food Festival 2022
Sunday (July 3rd) sees the return of the summer Belper Food Festival, organised by Belper Town Council, and involving many
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Save Belper Lane – A Fight For Belper’s Identity
For the past 4 years, Save Belper Lane have been fighting against the proposed development of green fields within Belper’s
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World Heritage Status Put At Risk As Belper Lane Building Approved
Belper’s World Heritage Status has been endangered by the decision of the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, to allow building
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Belper Market Returns With Social Distancing
Belper Market will return to the Market Place on the 11th July. The market will take place between 8.30am and
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Duffield New Year Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty
Rhys Hancock appeared at Derby Crown Court on Monday 6th July via videolink from HMP Nottingham, where he pleaded guilty
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Coming Up For Air – Episode 4
“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
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BAME VOICES: Life As A Mixed Race Woman in Belper
(Our writer asked to remain anonymous) I live in Belper, which as most people know is a very white area,
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Fighting Racism In Belper (parental advisory for language)
Editor’s note: This is the first article in Nailed’s 4 years which contains swearing and offensive language, but after some
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Anti-Racism Protest Today
In response to the current upsurge of racism, and international calls to address overt and covert domestic racism by Black
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Coming Up For Air – Episode 3
“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
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Online Town Council Meeting
Zoom in! See how BTC operates council meetings during lockdown. On Tuesday 9th June, Belper Town Council will be holding
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Coming Up For Air – Episode 2
“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
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Belper Goes Green Goes Virtual
This weekend would have seen Transition annual ECO Festival Belper Goes Green. The Covid-19 lockdown has put paid to that
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Coming Up For Air – Celebrating Belper
“Coming Up For Air” is an online fortnightly showcase for some of the talent and inspirational community projects that are
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Hospitalised: The Anonymous Diary of an Inpatient During Lockdown
It all started one afternoon with excruciating pain in my abdomen accompanied by vomiting. This continued for about 7 hours
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VE Day in Lockdown – Itinerary
Contrary to headlines in the most appalling newspapers, lockdown continues, in full. Belper was supposed to have a full day
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Belper Fringe in Lockdown
Lockdown has seen Belper lose its vibrant culture and festivals this summer, but Belper Fringe has arranged a program of
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Report Suggests Badger Culling Is A Flawed Idea
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has published a report today which shows that research, produced by the Government’s Animal and Health Agency
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Domestic Abuse Advice During Lockdown
We are raising awareness of how you can contact the police, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic
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Heage Windmill Donates Flour To Charity
On Saturday March 21st the wind was strong and milling was good. Stocks of flour and freshly milled flour were
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Belper Resident Reaches 100
Spencer Grove care home resident, Eva Clamp, celebrated her 100th birthday by hosting a party at her long-term home. Her
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Obituary: Mary Smedley
BELPER lost its finest advocate and champion last week, with the death of historian Mary Smedley (nee Millward). Born in
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Lockdown Update: Do Not Go Out For The Warm Weekend
Professor Neil Fergusson, an infectious disease modeller at Imperial College London and member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for
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How The Enforced Lockdown Will Work
We now move from a light lockdown, to an enforced lockdown. Everyone is required to comply with the rules which
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Boris Johnson’s Letter To The Nation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written to every household in the UK to address every family and individual, and outline
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Pubs Must Remain Shut & Cannot Sell Takeaway Booze
Although pubs were initially allowed to sell alcohol as a takeaway item after being ordered to close, this is no
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Three Week Lockdown
At 8.30pm last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his nightly statement of changes from Downing Street in regards to
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Mass Closure of Public Entertainment in Today’s Changes
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all bars, pubs, clubs, cinemas and leisure facilities in the UK will close,
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Critical Information: Local Businesses Now Delivering
Delivery services ramped up in response to crisis Businesses across the area are responding to the restrictions imposed by ‘social
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Community Help During Self-Isolation
Community comes together in face of virus In these extraordinary times our community response to Government advice to stay at
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Schools Closed For Coronavirus
Schools across the entire UK have been ordered by the government to shut until further notice, as part of the
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Community Callout: Help Simona Today
Vegan Revelation are organising a collection of “food and stuff” for Simona, our Big Issue seller. With the curreng crisis
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People’s Actions Become Policy in Government Change of Course
Last night (Monday 16th March) the government’s plan to tackle the Coronavirus (Covid-19) took a severe turn away from the
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Live Feed on Cancelled Events and Closed Places
Many events have to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We expect closures to increase from Monday, and to
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What To Do If You Get Symptoms
Measures against Covid-19 are changing as the national situation changes. There are currently 1140 confirmed cases. As tests are now
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Covid-19 Advice Which is Really Lies
There is a lot of misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation is things which are not true, which are
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ESSENTIAL BREAKING NEWS: Law Change & Election – Covid-19
Local Election The local election in May has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The election will take place at a
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All Clear For Coronavirus
The family in Belper who were being tested for coronavirus have received the results of their tests for Covid-19 and
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Coronavirus Tests: A Statement From The Man in Self-Isolation
Following our report, on Friday, of a family in Belper who have self-isolated after exposure to a confirmed case of
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Belper Family Being Tested After Coronavirus Exposure
A family from Far Laund in Belper are in self isolation, after one family member came into contact with the
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People are rationally concerned about coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 2800 worldwide and spread across the globe from
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Beavers For Derbyshire
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has revealed ambitious plans to create a home ready for a family of beavers to move in
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Peacetime in Belper Celebration For VE Day
This year is doubly unusual because not only is it a leap year but the May Day bank holiday has
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180 New Houses Proposed @ Pottery Farm
Plans to build 180 homes in Belper are set to be submitted. Housing giant Gladman is behind the proposals, which
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AVBC Bin Collection Contract Leaked
Details of Amber Valley’s new bin collection contract have been revealed in a leaked document. The document, drawn up by
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Success of Sight Support’s 24hr Cycling Challenge
A team representing local charity Sight Support Derbyshire achieved its best ever results in Huub Track Attaque at Derby Arena,
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County Council Budget Debate
The Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
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No End To Austerity With Even More Cuts By County Council
The county council is set to make nearly £19 million in cuts this year due to “immense pressure” to support
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Council Tax Rising Again
A pledge to freeze council tax for Derbyshire householders has been abandoned. Derbyshire County Council now says that it is
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Electrical Problems Last Night
Shortly after 8pm last night (24th Jan) Belper, Milford and Duffield experienced two brief power cuts. The cuts to power
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We Are The Best High Street In England!
Today Laura Armstrong, Hilary Surga, Rebekah Wright and Lindsey Myers sped off by train to the Intercontinental Hotel in Edinburgh
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February Will Be Belper Climate Month
February will be Climate Month in Belper, with a focus within the town upon education and encouraging people to change
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Youth Voice: Plastic Pollution From School Dinners
In November one of our Youth reporters, Rose Everett, appealed to get rid of plastic pots from the school dinners
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County Labour Leader Steps Down
The leader of Derbyshire’s Labour group is stepping down and will also resign as a county councillor after 23 years,
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Further County Council Cuts For Volunteer Groups
Volunteer-run organisations are set to see the money they receive from Derbyshire County Council cut by £50,000. However, funding will
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Police & Crime Commissioner To Respond To Public Concerns
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Hardyal Dhindsa, is holding an event in Alfreton, for Amber Valley, to respond to concerns
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Pauline Latham Receives Ukrainian Order of Merit
Mid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham has been presented with Ukrainian Order of merit by the country’s Prime Minister, Oleksiy Honcharuk.
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Double Murder in Duffield on New Year’s Day
In the early hours of the first day of 2020 a couple have been murdered in their home in Duffield.
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Belper’s Advent Trees
This year Belper Woollen Woods’ Christmas yarnbombing took the form of an advent calendar. Every day, one new tree was
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Christmas Eve Outdoor Service and Carols
The annual Christmas Eve carolling will be happening again this year. At 7:45pm on Tuesday 24th December, Mayor Simon Mallett
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Have You Seen Missing Belper Woman?
Officers are concerned for the safety of missing Belper woman, Janet Lomas. Janet was last seen on 13th November in
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Announcing … Belper Fringe
We are excited to announce the launch, through renovation and rebrand, of Belper’s theatre, music and art festival. Belper Arts
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Derwent Street Health Centre Plan Moving To Babington
Revised plans for a nearly-£10 million pound investment in Belper’s community health services can now be unveiled, following a purdah
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Editor’s Message: We Need To Talk About Intellectual Property
Intellectual property means that when someone creates something it is their property, it belongs to them. This can be art,
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Grants Available For Flood Victims
Central Government have promised homes and businesses “seriously affected” by the recent floods grants of up to £5000. The government
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Borough Council Offers Free Bus Tickets To Deter Drink Driving
Amber Valley Borough Council’s Community Safety Unit is this year supporting Derbyshire Constabulary’s drink drive campaign by offering borough residents
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White Peak Distillery Creates Fundraising Gin From Local Plants
A very special gin flavoured with wild growing flowering plants has been created by Ambergate based White Peak Distillery with
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Election: Fact Check & Analysis: Felix Dodds
All the parties put out election leaflets, but how much in them is actually true when examined? We are checking
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Election: Leaflet Fact Check & Analysis: Emma Monkman
All the parties put out election leaflets, but how much in them is actually true when examined? We are checking
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Election: Leaflet Fact Check & Analysis: Sue MacFarlane
All the parties put out election leaflets, but how much in them is actually true when examined? We are checking
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Election: Leaflet Fact Check & Analysis: Pauline Latham
All the parties put out election leaflets, but how much in them is actually true when examined? First we are
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Election: Statement From Transition Belper
In relation to Pauline Latham’s statement in her election campaign material that she has supported “the initiatives of activists like
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Nailed’s Hustings For 2019 General Election
Subscribe to Nailed to help us keep going. Subscribe : £1.00 GBP – weeklySubscribe : £4.00 GBP – monthlyDonate :
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Meet Belper’s New Youth Council
Three months ago Belper got a new council. A Youth Council (pictured above). The members have all been elected from
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Commissioner Supports Charity’s Calls To End Violence Against Women
Charity volunteers backing a national campaign, urging men to declare their commitment to ending violence against women and girls, have
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Sacrifice: A Statement From “Belper in Wartime”
by the Belper in Wartime group After the shocking disclosures of last week, regarding the mismanagement in the finances of
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County Council Responds To Floods and Climate Change
The county council’s leader has said he does not know if the recent mass flooding in Derbyshire is proof of
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Environmental Expert Is Liberal Democrat Candidate
Party Political – General Election Press Release (not fact checked) The Liberal Democrats have announced that Allestree-born environmentalist and policy
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“Have A Go Heroine” Is Labour Party Candidate
Party Political – General Election Press Release (not fact checked) Community and charity activist Emma Monkman has been selected unanimously
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Liberal Democrats Pledge £5bn Flood Prevention & Adaptation Fund
Party Political – General Election Press Release (not fact checked) Felix Dodds, candidate for Mid Derbyshire, promises Lib Dems will
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Christmas Lights Switch On 2019
Belper Friday 29th November will see the official switching on of Belper’s Christmas Lights. King Street is bound to be
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A Stonewall Challenge To Belper Sports Clubs
Stonewall is currently running a campaign called “Come Out Active!” It’s a sports campaign and it is necessary because 40%
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Public Consultation On New Neighbourhood Plan
It’s been 3 years since the Neighbourhood Plan was written. The Neighbourhood Plan, created by Belper people to assess the
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A Sad State of Affairs
Problem Following an investigation which has run for over a month, we are unhappy to report that there seem to
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Meet Your Candidates For MP
We have 4 confirmed candidates for the General Election on 12th December, and 2 of them are from Belper. These
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Editorial: How We Are Running Election Coverage
A very swift and unexpected general election is upon us. The manifestos weren’t all ready, and nobody has read them
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New Flood Alerts, Advice and Contacts
Today we face an increase in flood alerts and warnings, following another 24 hours of heavy rain. But only light
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Election Delay on Plans for Babington Replacement
The impromptu Christmas election has put a stop to secret plans around a new multi-million-pound health centre in Belper being
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SIX SAILS! Heage Windmill Is Whole Again
Heage Windmill is looking more like herself again as the two new sails were hoisted into position on the morning
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2nd Saturday Flood Update
All flood warning alerts along the Derwent have been reduced to Amber 1, with the exception of Derby, which remains
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Saturday Morning Flood Update
Travel: Train – all trains are cancelled this morning Road – the A6 is still marked as closed in both
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Friday Flood Summary
It’s been a hell of a day. The flood has done the worst to some and brought out the best
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Youth Voice: On Plastic in School Dinners
At my school, parts of our dinners are served in disposable plastic pots, particularly our puddings. This wastage is entirely
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Adrian Farmer to be Master of the University
This month the University of Derby is awarding a series of honorary degrees to recognise individuals of great dedication and
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Belper Cosplayer Represents the UK in European Championship
Cosplay (which is a portmanteau of costume and play) is the art of dressing up as your favourite character while
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Save The Chevin’s Green Belt Campaign Launched
A new action group aims to protect Belper’s historic western landscape following a recent planning application to build new houses
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Too Many Press Officers For Councils
Councils in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have more press officers than the entire Ministry of Defence. Research compiled by campaign
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Nelson Folk Jam – “Act Now to End UK Hunger!”
Campaigners from Wirksworth, Belper & surrounding areas in Derbyshire are calling on the Government and all parties to act now
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Local and Regional “In Bloom” Awards
At the last session of Belper Town Council, there was a presentation of awards for East Midlands in Bloom and
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Second Reg 14 Consultation on Neighbourhood Plan
The second reg 14 public consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan has begun. It lasts until 26th November. Belper Town Council
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New Blue Box Centre Moves Forwards
This week has seen planning permission be approved by Amber Valley Borough Council for the new Blue Box Community Centre
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Amber Valley’s “Forest For The Future”
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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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Have You Seen Raccoon Dogs?
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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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Duffield Scarecrow Festival in Pictures
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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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Monster Raving Loony Party Conference Returns To Belper
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‘SACRIFICE’ ENTERED FOR REGIONAL HERITAGE AWARD
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8 Month Reprieve for Derbyshire Badgers
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County Council Outsourcing to Suffolk
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Council Addresses Dog Fouling Problem With New Rules
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80% of Breast Cancer Patients Having To Wait Too Long
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Proud of Belper
(Featured photo by Jim Bell. Click on thumbnails to enlarge.) Belper is the most amazing place. Many months ago, when
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“Bursting With Pride” – Are You Ready for Pride in Belper?
First off, what is Pride in Belper? It’s a brand new festival for Belper. It’s happening on Saturday 3rd August,
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