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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Dad wins £20k compensation from Derbyshire police
A Derbyshire dad has won almost £20,000 compensation in damages from Derbyshire police after he was headbutted by an on-duty
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Belper Businesses Target ‘Zero Waste’ in New Initiative
Businesses in Belper have been working together to reduce the amount of waste they produce as part of a new
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Derbyshire’s Conservative County Council Leader says Boris Johnson’s Administration Caused “intolerable” “damage”
Derbyshire’s Conservative county council leader has said Boris Johnson’s administration has caused “intolerable” “damage” to the Conservative brand and is
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DCC Submit Application for 60-flat Complex in Belper
Plans for 60 homes specifically for people aged 55 and above have been submitted in a Derbyshire town. The application,
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Belper Farmers Market – April 13th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday April 13th from 8.30 am to 1 pm. Taking place on the
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Belper Aims To Be ‘Most Accessible’ Town in Derbyshire
Belper has taken another step forward in making itself the ‘Most Accessible Town’ in Derbyshire. On Saturday 23rd February Accessible
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Belper Farmers Market – February 9th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday February 9th from 8.30 am to 1pm. Taking place on the second
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Further Disruption To Belper Trains
Disruptions to Belper trains will take place between 10th – 16th of February 2019 as improvements are made to the
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“Worrying Times For Education” At Belper Secondary School
“These are worrying times for the education of our children,” says the leadership at a Derbyshire secondary school. The governing
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Police Raise Concerns For Missing Tyler Palmer-Andrews
Derbyshire Constabulary are attempting to trace Tyler Palmer-Andrews, 14, who was last seen in Belper at around 9.15pm on Saturday,
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Belper Farmers Market – December 8th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday December 8th from 8.30 am to 1pm. Taking place on the second
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Poldark Star To Turn On Belper Christmas Lights
Eleanor Tomlinson, who plays “Demelza” in BBC1’s BAFTA winning of drama Poldark, has confirmed she will switch on Belper’s Christmas
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Belper Residents Have Their Say on Proposed Developments to Belper Mills
On 29 October, a Public Meeting was convened at the Strutt’s Community Centre to invite Belper residents to comment on
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Belper Farmers Market – November 10th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday November 10th from 8.30 am to 1pm. Taking place on the second
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Witnesses Sought After Man Injured In The Green House Pub
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after a man was allegedly stabbed during an altercation in a pub in Belper.
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Belper Farmers Market – October 13th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday October 13 from 8.30 am to 1pm. Taking place on the second
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Mobile Police Surgeries Available This Weekend In Duffield And Belper
Police in Duffield, Quarndon, Mackworth, Holloway, Heage and Nether Heage are holding a day of drop-in surgeries for residents to
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Belper Acts Join Derby Folk Fringe Festival In City Centre
The 12th Derby Folk Festival takes place this weekend featuring several prominent Belper acts as part of the free fringe
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AVBC Agree To Lease Land For Blue Box
The prospect of a new community centre to replace the beloved Blue Box in Belper is one step closer. Councillors
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Blue Box Community Centre To Return
A community centre is set to return to the Manor Recreation Ground in Belper, four years after the previous “Blue
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18-Year-Old Woman Dies Following Crash In Derby
An 18-year-old woman from Belper, who suffered serious injuries in a collision in Derby, has died. Betty Wood was the
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Belper Farmers Market – September 8th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday September 8 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Independent Belper Shops Team Up To Promote High Street
A new initiative called ‘Love Belper’ has been set up by a number of independent business owners to promote the
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Belper Farmers Market – August 11th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday August 11th from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Belper Street Angels Wins Council Grant
The Town Council, at its meeting on July 10, granted an application from Belper Street Angels for £350 for 6
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Belper Short Play Festival Returns
After an absence of four years, the Belper Short Play Festival will return in 2019. Short Play Co-Ordinator Sue Reaney
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World Renowned Pianist Set For Belper Concert
Sergei Podobedov has been described by conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky as: “a magnificent pianist who possesses outstanding virtuosic skills combined with
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Proud Residents At Belper Care Home Take Part In 180-Year-Old Tradition
Local care home residents have been getting creative as part of the annual Belper Well Dressing tradition. Last week Belper
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Summer Crossfit Sessions Set For Youngsters In Belper
A set of Crossfit taster sessions are set to take place in Belper during the school summer holidays for local
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Belper Farmers Market – July 14th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday July 14th from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Eleventh Year For Successful Belper Food Festival
On Sunday July 8th from 10 am Belper will once again welcome visitors to the annual Belper Food, Real Ale
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Broadway Star To Open Next Year’s Belper Arts Festival
It may be ten months away but a genuine Broadway star is headlining Belper Arts Festival opening concert on 4
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Council Spends £6 Million On Bus Contracts
The county council has spent £6 million on renewing a flurry of private bus contracts, months after pulling subsidies to
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Tea Room Plans Court Controversy
Amber Valley Borough Council have announced that work on a replacement for the derelict Swiss Tea Rooms in the Belper
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Belper Farmers Market – June 9th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday June 9th from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Neighbourhood Plan Launches Local Photography Competition
Work is now progressing towards publication of the Neighbourhood Plan for Belper Civil Parish (NP4B) draft document, but the group
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Relatives Left “Heartbroken” At State Of Local Cemetery
Grieving relatives are being left “heartbroken” by the state of neglect at an overgrown and weed-strewn cemetery where their loved
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Motorcyclist Killed In Belper Collision
A 30-year-old man has died after his motorbike collided with a car between Belper and Ripley. The incident, involving a
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Belper Farmers Market – May 12th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday May 12th from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Society Joins The Trail To Highlight Heritage
As part of the on-going 60th anniversary celebrations for Belper Historical Society, an exhibition with talks on Belper and its
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The Belper Arts Trail will be celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. Last year it was estimated that over 3,000 people
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Opinion: Brexit – “It Is A Time For Lateral Thinking, Confidence In Our Ability And A Positive Outlook”
As the owner of a medium sized business in Belper, my main concern is a potential ‘fudge’ being created by
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Opinion: “Don’t Let Bullsmoor Disappear”
In the last few days Bullsmoor has disappeared into the fog. The same days that the public enquiry has been
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Opinion: “Never Allow Politicians To Play With Scissors, Matches Or Statistics.”
Reading Pauline Latham’s answers to the Nailed Brexit questionnaire reminds me of that old saying, “never allow politicians to play
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Decision On Fate Of Babington Hospital Expected ‘In June’
Health leaders are considering people’s views about plans to move health services from Babington Hospital to a new, purpose-built facility
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Belper Farmers Market – April 14th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday April 14 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Pauline Latham MP Brexit Interview: “Brexit Means There Will Be More Money Available To Spend On The NHS And Schools”
MP for Mid-Derbyshire gives her views on Brexit, Derbyshire and future of the country after Brexit Day. With just under
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Call For Witnesses After Burglars Break Into Belper Home
A woman and her son were at home in Belper when two men broke into the house. At around 10pm
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The Belper Passion Returns To Huge Crowds
After an absence of three years, The Belper Passion returned to the streets and churches of Belper, attracting a capacity
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Belper Tea Room Site To Be New McDonalds
A new McDonalds will be opening in Belper River Gardens on the site of the old Swiss Tearooms. The news
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Great British Spring Clean Event Rescheduled
On Saturday, April 28, at 10am the Town Council will be joining the rest of the country in the rescheduled
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Future Of Libraries Uncertain As Fresh Cuts Hit Derbyshire
Job losses and reduced hours on the cards as County Council reveals plans to save £1.6 million on libraries. Plans to
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Auditions Open For ‘Bloody Mary’
The reign of Mary Tudor, England’s first Queen Regnant, is to become the subject of a new play by Belper
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Council Flip-Flop On Belper Lane Planning Application
A dramatic last-minute repeal was granted to the Belper Lane development as Amber Valley Borough Council referred the controversial application
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Belper Farmers Market – March 10th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday March 10 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Review: Crimewolf At Kunst
Atlantis To Temporary Autonomous Interzone Warmed by feedback and reverb the huddled crowd gathered, like a colony of winter coats,
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Nailed Announces 2018 AGM
Nailed have announced their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 8st March at 7.30 pm at the Queen’s Head, Chesterfield Road.
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Nailed Launches ‘Plastic Free’ February
Few people would have imagined the dramatic, devastating impact that the BBC’s wildlife documentary Blue Planet 2 would have on
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Belper Farmers Market – February 10th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday February 10 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Appeal For Witnesses After Air Pellets Fired
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after air pellets were fired at a property in Belper. The incident took place
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Walk Off The Christmas Excess And Breathe In The Heritage
There’s a chance to work off some of the extra pounds you’ll be putting on over Christmas – and learn
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Belper Christmas Eve Carols Service
As the festive season approaches, Belper residents are reminded that the annual open air carol service will be taking place
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Appeal For Witnesses After A6 Collision Sees Two Injured
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a blue Fiat Qubo struck two boys on the
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Belper Farmers Market – December 9th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday December 9 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Knitted Angels Appear Around Town To Spread Christmas Cheer
The knitters and crocheters of Belper and beyond have been very busy this year making small angels as a Christmas
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‘Golden Age Of Cycling’ Sparks Consultation On Derbyshire Cycle Network
Cyclists have been invited by the Derbyshire County Council to have their say about plans for developing a key cycle
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Belper Christmas Food Festival 2017
On Sunday 3 December Belper Town Council will be holding the annual Christmas Food, Real Ale and Craft Festival. Visitors
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Opinion: Have The Best Interests Of The People Of Belper And Mid-Derbyshire Been Ignored By New Report?
If you live in Belper, this week you could be forgiven for thinking you are on the moon – not
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Care Home Caters For Over 60’s In Bid To Combat Christmas Loneliness
A Belper care home is inviting people over 65 to join its residents for a meal over the Christmas period
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Hundreds Gather To Celebrate Christmas Lights Switch On
The 2017 Christmas Lights switch-on in Belper started the festive season with a bang. Hundreds gathered to celebrate at the
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Two Arrested After Hot Tub Blaze
A 33-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man have been arrested after a hot tub was set on fire. The pair
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Exhibition Looks At Belper’s Post-War Hidden Histories
Having spent several years looking into the history of the Belper men who died during World War One, researchers from
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Appeal For Witnesses After Assault In Belper
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Belper. Between 10pm and 10.30pm on Saturday, November
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Job Vacancy: Arts Manager For Fleet Arts, Belper
Fleet Arts is a locally based arts organisation, with charitable status. The Arts Manager will bring a range of skills
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Auction Raises £2000 For Belper Tearooms Project
On Friday, November 3rd, a fundraising auction was held by Friends of Belper River Gardens to raise funds for the
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New Era For Society As It Celebrates 60 Years
Sixty years of celebrating the history of their town was marked by Belper Historical Society members this week, and included
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Belper Wins Gold At Britain In Bloom
The RHS Britain in Bloom awards were held on Friday the 27th of October at Llandudno, Wales and Belper won
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Belper Farmers Market – November 11th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday November 11th from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Nominate A Community ‘Hero’ For Christmas Light Switch On
On Friday November 24 the Belper Christmas lights will be switched on by the Mayor Cllr Peter Hurst and a
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Berkin’s Court Brings In £300 For Charity
Residents of Berkin’s Court, along Bridge Street, showed people around their houses on Sunday (October 15) to tell them the
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Two Men Arrested Following Alleged Sexual Assault
Officers were called to Belper at around 5am this morning (Friday, October 13) to reports of a sexual assault against
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Man Jailed For Three Years For Burglary In Belper
A man has been jailed for more than three years for breaking into a house, two cars and stealing a
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, September 2017
This September we may have missed the Harvest Moon- or have we? In the early morning, Mercury, Mars and Venus
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Matt McGuinness And The MLC + Jack’s Got A Plan At The Queens Head, Belper – September 22nd
And so to an enthralling and eclectic new season at The Queens Head with hopefully the right balance of established
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Belper Farmers Market – September 9th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday September 9 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Amber Valley CAMRA Beer And Cider Festival Returns To Belper
The 8th Amber Valley CAMRA festival will be held at Strutts on Derby Road, Belper from Thursday 28th September to
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Six Year Old Raises Money For Firefighters Charity
Inspired by the hard work and perseverance shown by Firefighters during the Grenfell Tower disaster, six year old Casey McKernan
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Are you ‘One In A MiLLion?’
Strutts North Mill Museum is seeking artwork submissions for their new community art exhibition ‘One In A MILLion.’ The inclusive
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Belper Farmers Market – August 12th
This months farmers’ market is held on Saturday August 12 from 8.30 am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Blue Skies For Blue Box Belper’s Community Fun Day
The sun shone brightly on the Parks Estate Community Fun Day on Sunday 30th July, with over 200 residents coming
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Space is the Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, August 2017
The night sky in August brings us the Summer Triangle, the annual Perseid meteor shower and a last chance to
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Interview: Sunflower Thieves
It’s safe to assume that Y Not 2017 won’t be too high up on most peoples ‘festival of the year’
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Officers Investigating A38 Fatal Incident Appeal For Dashcam Footage
Do you have a dashcam device installed in your car that could help the police with an investigation into a
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Strutts North Mill Belper School Holiday Activities
Throughout the school holidays Belper North Mill will be open for visitors, with special events taking place for children.
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Royal Horticultural Society Judges Marvel At Belper in Bloom
RHS quest to find cleanest, greenest and most beautiful places in the UK. From Aberdeen in Scotland down to St
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Sixth Belper Games Bounces Into The Lead
Belper Games, which took place over the weekend on three days across the 14th – 16th July to raise money
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D2N2 Hold Successful Conference For Rural Businesses In Belper
Rural businesses and organisations heard from experts on how to access growth finance and other help at a conference, hosted
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Well Worth Celebrating
This weekend’s Well Dressings at the River Gardens provided a wonderful outdoor gallery of creative endeavour as people ambled down
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Belper To Benefit From New Tourism Drive
A new drive to boost tourism in nine Derbyshire market towns will see Belper benefit with the appointment of a
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Belper Photographer Becomes 1,000th Member of ‘Made in Derbyshire’
The long-running campaign celebrating everything that’s great about Derbyshire has reached the milestone of its 1,000th business member. Fine art
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Two Arrested Following A Warrant In Belper
Two men have been arrested and suspected drugs seized by police following a warrant at a house in Belper The
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Belper Open Gardens Raises Thousands For Charity
The Belper Open Gardens event of 1st and 2nd July was a great success once again. Around 650 visitors came
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Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, July 2017
July’s night sky brings more chances to observe the planets Jupiter and Saturn. For early risers Venus continues to shine
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Opinion: What I Learned In My First Year In Office At AVBC (Minus The Four Months Without A Full Council Meeting).
After the dreadful fire in London, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea recently came in for much criticism, including from
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Tenth Anniversary Of Belper Food Festival This Sunday
On July 9 from 10 am Belper will once again welcome visitors to the annual Belper Food, Real Ale and
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Belper Farmers Market – July 8th
This months Farmers’ Market is held on Saturday the July 8 from 8.30am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Diary Of A Junior Filmmaker
Regulars will know the score by now: I’m the Film Guy – the one who writes the mercifully occasional bits
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Belper Artist Wins Derbyshire Trophy in Open Art Competition
Belper artist Mark Langley has been awarded the Derbyshire Trophy in the Derbyshire Open Art Competition 2017 for his watercolour
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Pete Castle In Concert: No 28, Market Place Belper. July 1st
At 7.30pm this coming Saturday (1st July) Pete Castle will performing ‘Ancient meets Modern.’ ANCIENT MEETS MODERN Belper based, internationally
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Kingfisher Blue + The Juvenile Delinquents At The Queens Head, Belper. July 1st
Sheffield’s finest ‘Kingfisher Blue’ play The Queens Head, Belper on July 1st A six-piece folk rock band, they are no
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Opinion: Derbyshire Save Our NHS – Babington Hospital Steers Toward Closure
Plans to close Babington Hospital in Belper and replace it with fewer services further away were published on Friday 23rd
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Belper Residents Wanted For Next Phase of Neighbourhood Plan
A new Neighbourhood Plan For Belper ‘Working Group’ is to meet on the 20th of June at 7.30 pm, St
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Images Released After Van Is Broken Into In Kilburn
Derbyshire Constabulary are releasing a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to after a van was
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Joseph Knight + Laurie Illingworth And Jack’s Got A Plan At The Queens Head, Belper. June 16th
Festivals often throw up a few surprises and at last year’s Belper Goes Green, it was Joe Knight. Filling in
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Care Home Residents In The Red To Kick Start Month of Fundraising
Staff and residents at a care home in Belper donned red to raise awareness of heart disease. The event, on
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Belper Farmers Market – June 10th
This months Farmers’ Market is held on Saturday the 10th June from 8.30am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Space Is the Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, June 2017
We have now reached the summer months and, in these months, the night sky is never really dark. However, warmer
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Five Years Jail For Man Found Guilty Of Drugs Offences In Belper
A man has been sentenced to more than five years behind bars after appearing in court charged with drugs offences
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Paytron Saint And Moon Bullet At The Queens Head On June 10th
While both bands are clearly linked historically by the presence on bass of Dave Sturt, this should not detract from
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Appeal After Motorbike Is Stolen From Shed In Belper
Derbyshire Constabulary are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a shed in Belper and have released images
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Belper Arts Festival: George Gunby
As we approach the final weekend of Belper Arts Festival 2017, I’ve been reflecting on past festivals. When eight people
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Deadline To Register To Vote Approaches
The next election to be held in Amber Valley is the Parliamentary Election (General Election) which will take place on
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The Belper Games Strike Back
The Sixth Annual Belper Games lands on July 14th at Belper Rugby Club, and once again the team have pulled
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Belper Farmers Market – May 13th
This months Farmers’ Market is held on Saturday the 13th May from 8.30am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Man Jailed For Over Two Years For Drugs Offences In Belper
A man has been jailed for more than two years for possession with intent to supply Heroin from a property
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Advertise With Nailed
Looking to reach a local audience? Let Nailed help your business. Nailed are currently offering businesses a special offer to
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Concerns Are Growing For Missing Belper Man
Phillip Bray was last seen by a member of his family at his home address on Sunny Hill, Milford on
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Woman Remains In A Critical Condition Following Belper Collision
A woman remains in hospital following a serious collision in Belper in which two members of her family died. Police
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Free “Body MOT” Being Offered At The Belper Co-op
Belper residents who would like to see how their body is standing up to the stresses and strains of everyday
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Amadou Diagne And Yakar At Belper Rugby Club. April 27th
On April 27th, at Belper Rugby Club, Live and Local present Amadou Diagne and Yakar. Amadou Diagne is a musician
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Q & A: With The Belper Arts Trail
This year’s Belper Arts Trail returns on Sunday 30th April and Bank Holiday Monday 1st May. Nestled in 55 locations
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Holy Week And Easter At Christ Church Belper
Although not the oldest of Belper’s Churches, Christ Church has stood at ‘The Triangle’ end of Bridge Street, where the
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Belper NHS Campaigners Take To The Streets
Belper’s Save Our NHS were today (Saturday 8th) leafleting and petitioning against the possible closure of Babington Hospital and the loss
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Space is the Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, April 2017
April’s night sky is dominated by the bright planet Jupiter. There are still opportunities to view Mercury at the beginning
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Belper Farmers Market – April 8th
This months Farmers’ Market is held on Saturday the 11th March from 8.30am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Appeal Launched As Cash Theft ‘Distraction Incidents’ Rise
An appeal has been issued and residents urged to be on alert after cash was stolen in nine different ‘distraction incidents’
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Second Assault In Area Against Joggers
Police are investigating an assault yesterday (21st of March) on a woman who was jogging in Belper. The incident happened
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Guest Column: Cllr Ben Bellamy
Last Saturday was a special day for the people of Belper, and indeed the whole of the Derwent Valley. But
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Belper Farmers Market – March 11th
This months Farmers’ Market is held on Saturday the 11th March from 8.30am to 1pm Taking place on the second
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Belper’s Hollie Webb Becomes Freewoman Of Borough Of Amber Valley
Like the rest of the country, local people were thrilled when the GB ladies hockey team edged to a stunning
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Local Interest In Plans For The Belper Mills
Two recent Neighbourhood Plan events attracted over 70 local residents who came to discuss and suggest future uses for Belper’s
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Protests As Proposed Local Plan Goes To Public
Amber Valley Borough Council has voted in favour of the new draft Local Plan going to public consultation. At the
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Town Prepares For Great British Spring Clean
This Saturday, March 4th, at 10am the Town Council will be joining the rest of the country in Keep Britain
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Partnership Of Groups Join Forces To Save Belper’s Children’s Centre
A consortium of groups including Derby County Council, Belper Town Council, Future Housing Group and volunteers Belper Early Years Fun
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The Finest International Film Star From Belper That You’d Forgotten All About
For a small town, Belper has long punched above its weight in producing notable people. But while pioneering industrialists, Olympians
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Battle Lines Drawn For Greenfields Future
Amber Valley Borough Council have outlined proposals for a new Local Plan which includes Bullsmoor and Belper Lane sites as
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Make A Date With Belper
If your love life is more lacklustre than lusty you might not be feeling fabulous about the fourteenth of February.
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A Brief History Of The Belper Bypass
Anyone driving north to south through Belper will know how difficult it can be getting along the A6. You may
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Neighbourhood Plan Springs Back Into Action
The Neighbourhood Plan for Belper has arranged two new events in the forthcoming months as they seek to finalise a
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