Recently added articles from Matlock Mercury (Matlock, England):
Two pulled from blazing wreckage after crash.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A man and woman were pulled from their burning car by passing motorists after a crash on a notorious Dales road. The pair's black Mercedes crashed into a tree and caught fire after colliding with a car on the B5057 at Stone Edge at 5pm on Thursday. Motorists pulled ...
Out-of-sorts Gladiators cut down by Steels.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Stocksbridge Park Steels 2-0 Matlock Town TWO second half goals from Alvin Riley and Chris Purvey proved to Matlock that they still have work to do ahead of the start of UniBond Premier Division season. After a goalless first half, in which Matlock paired Simon ...
Dans double up to stun Owls.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Matlock Town U19 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday Academy XI STRIKES by Dan Bridge and Dan Gregory gave Matlock Town U19s a deserved 2-1 win over an Owls Academy side at Causeway Lane on Thursday night. Bridge plucked a goal out of nothing, curling a shot into the net from an ...
Living memorial to school worker.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A place of reflection was unveiled by pupils as a tribute to their former school secretary. Middleton By Wirksworth Primary School officially opened a new memorial garden, created in memory of Jennifer Ahlburg, who died of cancer, as the finale of over two years' work. ...
Matlock dad calls for more police after gang attack.
Jul 31, 2008 ... An angry dad has slammed police after his son was victim to a violent attack in Matlock. John Weir's 18-year-old son Jonathan was walking through Hall Leys Park with his girlfriend and a friend in the early hours on Saturday, when they were attacked by a gang of six youths. ...
Lido pool closes for urgent roof repairs.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Matlock's main swimming pool has been closed for urgent repairs to its roof. The main Lido pool shut after a piece of cladding became dislodged. It will now need to be drained and a scaffolding tower put up. Cllr Andrew Lewer, chairman of the community and ...
Park to appeal quarry ruling.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Peak Park bosses have been granted the right to appeal a High Court judges's decision to let blasting continue at a controversial quarry. Judges decided on Monday the Government and national park chiefs should be given the chance to block quarrying at Longstone Edge near ...
Threatened fish in river rescue.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Over 1,000 fish have been rescued from a Peak District river which dries up during summer. The River Lathkill in Over Haddon seeps into old underground mineshafts during hot weather. In previous years, fish in this area have become trapped and then suffocated. ...
Honours for Dales Land Girls.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Former Land Girls from the Dales have been recognised for their war efforts with a new badge of honour and letter from the Prime Minister. Two Dales women were delighted to receive the medals, almost 60 years after they finished active service. Winster resident Joan ...
Railway's shock at [pounds sterling]15,000 electric fee.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Expansion plans for a vintage railway near Wirksworth could be halted after it was revealed work to install a electricity cable would cost over [pounds sterling]15,000. Train enthusiasts at Steeple Grange Light Railway have been given a quote from power company E.ON for a 250 ...
Cars seized in fuel crackdown.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A clampdown on unsafe vehicles and the illegal use of red diesel in the Dales has led to two cars being seized. Police and customs officers checked ten cars in Wirksworth and 25 cars in Darley Dale as part of Operation Lily. A Mitsubishi Shogun was seized and its ...
Drunk in hospital fracas with police.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A drunken Hackney man lashed out at police after being asked to leave a hospital accident and emergency department. Officers were called to Chesterfield Royal Hospital at 1.10am to deal with Gareth Holmes who was laying on his back in a waiting area. "Nurses asked him ...
Sun shines on Bonsall carnival capers.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Sunny skies helped kick off a successful week of carnival capers in Bonsall. Proceedings got underway on Saturday with a parade of colourful costumes past village well dressings and creatively decorated houses. Entertainment included an assault course, abseiling wall, ...
Two freed from wreckage after Matlock crash.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Fire crews cut two drivers free from wreckage after a two-car crash in Matlock on Thursday morning. A Volkswagen Golf collided with a Ford Fiesta on Chesterfield Road at around 6.30am. Two fire engines from ...
Plastics company faces cuts to jobs.
Jul 31, 2008 ... An Ambergate plastics company has said it intends to cut jobs because of the effects of the current economic climate. LB Plastics announced plans to reduce staffing levels at its Ambergate works as well as in Nether Heage near Ripley. The business employs around 350 ...
Reveller's pay-out to victim of club attack.
Jul 31, 2008 ... A boozy villager must pay compensation to a clubber he attacked inside a former Matlock Bath nightspot. Chesterfield magistrates heard that victim Mark Emms intervened when he saw Scott Flanagan push one of his friends. "He stood between them and was hit to the right ...
Dogs search for missing man in the Dales.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Sniffer dogs and mountain rescuers combed Dales fields and woodland while searching for a missing man. Derby Mountain Rescue Team was called out to search for the 42-year-old man on Monday July 28. The man had been reported missing and his parked car was found near ...
World Cup hero hails Matlock's tens tournament.
Jul 31, 2008 ... ENGLAND hero Will Greenwood says a new form of rugby being launched nationally at Matlock next month reminds him just why he loves the game. The Heineken Tens one-day tournament kicks off at Cromford Meadows on August 16, with Matlock chosen as the first English club to host the ...
Matlock U13s emulate U12s with thrilling double.
Jul 31, 2008 ... Notts and Derbys Border Youth Cricket League HSBC U13 Knockout Cup Final (at Morton CC) Matlock 124-6 beat Baslow 123-8 by one run Matlock found themselves up against league rivals Baslow in what was to become a very topsy-turvy, nail-biting match. ...
Ashford fall victim to Stanton revival.
Jul 31, 2008 ... YDCL round-up STANTON have the bit between their teeth and have gone from basement strugglers to potential runners-up in the Sheaf Sports Yorkshire and Derbyshire League Division One. Their latest victims were nearest rivals Ashford-in-the-Water on Saturday. ...