Opinion: Protest To Save Babington Echoes Start Of Fightback
‘SAVE BABINGTON HOSPITAL’ read the placards. Protests stopped the traffic and cars tooted their horns in support. Many people believe
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Opinion: “Two Years Or More Of Total Wonder”
Not everything comes in neat, tidy packages delivered to your door. Sometimes though, when you can be bothered to peel
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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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Opinion: “Time Is Running Out to Save Our Hospital”
Babington Hospital could close within two years at the latest. But why should we worry? After all, all of the
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Residents Vent Anger At Possible Hospital Closure
On Monday July 10 around 50 members of the public met at Strutts Community Centre to discuss the current situation
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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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Town In Shock As De Bradelei Store Closes
The Belper department store De Bradelei has ceased trading as of today with all staff being made redundant. It is
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Have Your Say On The Future Of Belper’s Council Office
A consultation is now open to discuss the future of Belper’s Town Centre office on King Street. Amber Valley Borough
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Belper Amongst Twenty Children’s Centres To Close
Cabinet members of Derby County Council have today agreed to close 20 Children’s Centres in an effort to deal with
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Save Our NHS Protest Brings Traffic To Standstill Outside Babington
A protest highlighting the possible closure of Babington hospital and NHS Services brought scores of people onto the street.
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Still Time to Have Your Say on Proposed Children’s Centre Closures
Families still have time to give their views on proposals to close up to 32 children’s centres as the council
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Will Babington Hospital Close?
At the moment it looks very much as if Babington Hospital is earmarked for closure. Among its many specialisms are
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