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The Matlock Mercury - newspaper out every Thursday, online every day. Got a story? Email [email protected]

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Derbyshire businesswoman recognised for striving to support children with complex needs trib.al/olQ7UVs

Derbyshire businesswoman recognised for supporting children with complex needs

“It is fabulous to be recognised in such a prestigious national award “

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Rail passengers brace for nine days of disruption as line closure sees services cancelled at several Derbyshire stations next month - including Matlock, Belper and Derby trib.al/0mBkOnL

Rail passengers brace for disruption amid line closure next month in Derbyshire

Rail passengers are set for nine days of disruption next month - with trains being cancelled at a number of stations across Derbyshire.

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Derbyshire council agrees road safety measures long called for by 'scared' village trib.al/Z69t1By

Derbyshire council agrees road safety measures long called for by 'scared' village

“People have been scared and asking for this for a long time ... I hope the council understands that strength of feeling now.”

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New venue set to open its doors in Derbyshire town next week - with bar that closed down being transformed into brewery tap room trib.al/f9w0wHm

New brewery tap room set to open its doors in Derbyshire town next week

A bar that closed in a Derbyshire town is set to open its doors again next week - with the venue being relaunched as a brewery tap room.

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Letter: 'Reform UK is wholly unfit to run even a local authority, much less the country' trib.al/DWza6Jy

Letter: 'Reform UK is wholly unfit to run even a local authority, much less the country'

The Derbyshire Times is to be congratulated both on its very thorough coverage of the story of the county council's unlawful obstruction of a right of way on Cavendish Street in Matlock and on its...

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North Derbyshire baker shares tough facts of running small business after thief targets cake shed trib.al/MwNO6az

'I had a few days and many cries as I thought 'do I carry on or do I not?'

"I had a few days and many cries as I thought 'do I carry on or do I not?'

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The Derbyshire railway stations where passengers suffer the most cancellations have been revealed – including Chesterfield, Matlock, Derby and more trib.al/CLUfhJ2

New data shows railway stations across Derbyshire where passengers suffer the most cancellations

New data has revealed the railway stations across Derbyshire where passengers are most likely to see their trains cancelled – including Chesterfield and Matlock.

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Matlock mayor to open Let It Shine Musical in aid of Cancer Research UK trib.al/6syPk64

Dancers shine a light on evolution of Derbyshire's Exercise Roadshow at performance in aid of...

Performers will showcase dances from a production written about the formation of a motivational organisation in Derbyshire.

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Incredible milestone as small Derbyshire primary school celebrates 300th birthday trib.al/MX3Zxuq

Incredible milestone as small Derbyshire primary school celebrates 300th birthday

Time capsule, retro fashion and a tea party were among birthday celebrations at a Derbyshire primary school.

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Derbyshire mayor launches fundraising year for Level accessible arts centre trib.al/xzsXrGj

Derbyshire mayor launches fundraising year for accessible arts centre

“It’s about confidence, belonging, being seen and having meaningful opportunities to express yourself.”

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Pictures: Protesters turn up the heat on Reform-led Derbyshire County Council for scrapping Climate Change Strategy trib.al/hIg29xQ

Climate activists stage protest against Reform-led Derbyshire County Council

Around 70 climate activists from across Derbyshire staged a protest at County Hall, Matlock – against scrapping the strategy and public statements by the council leader denying that climate change is...

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Derbyshire roadworks: Drivers set for disruption amid roadworks and closures on busy routes across Chesterfield, Matlock, Bakewell, Alfreton, Ilkeston and more – including the A61, A619, A632 and A6 trib.al/HqyHUcu

Motorists warned of delays as roadworks and closures hit busy routes across Chesterfield and...

Drivers are being warned to expect disruption across Chesterfield and Derbyshire this week – with the A61, A619, A632 and A6 among the busy routes that will be impacted by roadworks and closures.

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Matlock Town manager resigns and owner looks to sell after abuse from fans trib.al/zKrJfx5

Matlock Town manager resigns and owner looks to sell after abuse from fans

Abuse from supporters has contributed to the resignation of Matlock Town’s manager and prompted its owner to consider selling the club.

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Derbyshire mum shares incurable cancer story after symptoms were mistaken for perimenopause trib.al/Wcup0tM

Derbyshire mum shares incurable cancer story after symptoms were mistaken for perimenopause

A mum living with incurable breast cancer is sharing her story to help raise awareness of the disease.

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Campaigners fear developers may appeal over refused Derbyshire woodland holiday park scheme trib.al/KMNmFnO

Campaigners fear developers may appeal over refused Derbyshire woodland holiday park scheme

Resolute campaigners who successfully fought to protect treasured woodland from controversial holiday park plans fear the scheme’s applicants may still appeal to try and overturn the decision to...

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Opinion: 'Reform UK has banned me for doing my job as a Derbyshire reporter' trib.al/wiSmBkf

Opinion: 'Reform UK has banned me for doing my job as a Derbyshire reporter'

In the words of teachers addressing “childish” behaviour across the country, including lady of the hour, Helene Ball, “I’m not mad, just disappointed”.

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Derbyshire gigs: Check out the bands playing in Chesterfield, Ashover, Alfreton, Matlock and Derby trib.al/AE8VYps

Fill up on live music at pubs, clubs and dedicated music venues across Derbyshire

The weather is cooler, the nights darker but the Derbyshire gig scene is burning bright. A variety of bands will be unleashing their music at venues across the county, including a special Oktoberfest...

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Derbyshire gran in fresh fight to stop 'Lego blockade' trib.al/hZKqyQO

Derbyshire gran in fresh fight to stop 'Lego blockade'

A gran who won a David and Goliath court battle with council chiefs over access to her home is facing a fresh fight after giant “Lego” blocks were dumped outside.

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Derbyshire roadworks: Motorists brace for delays as roadworks and closures hit busy routes across Chesterfield, Matlock, Bakewell, Alfreton and more – including the A61 and A6 trib.al/QqjQma9

Drivers brace for disruption amid roadworks and closures on busy routes across Chesterfield and...

Motorists are bracing for delays across Chesterfield and Derbyshire this week – with the A61 and A6 among the busy routes that will be impacted by roadworks and closures.

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Five-bedroom house has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, games room and stunning countryside views from woodland setting in Derbyshire town trib.al/GEhARis

Look inside this stunning five-bedroom house with swimming pool, spa-like facilities, gym and games...

This architecturally designed house in a secluded woodland setting is the ideal place to work, rest and play – boasting an indoor swimming pool, spa-like facilities, a games room, countryside views...

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