Matlock Mercury (Matlock, England) back issues from November 2007:
Relief road name revealed.
Nov 02, 2007 ... The new name for Matlock's relief road has been decided - following suggestions from Mercury readers. The new road, which opened last month, is to be called Derwent Way - after residents complained about the council's initial suggestion of Eaubonne Way, in tribute to Matlock's ...
Gladiators switch on too late to rescue tie.
Nov 03, 2007 ... FA Trophy Second qualifying round Matlock Town 1 Gateshead 2 MATLOCK Town's Trophy challenge failed to spark into life until the 70th minute at the Geoquip Stadium on Saturday - and by that time they were already two goals down. Visiting ...
Football results and fixtures.
Nov 05, 2007 ... Results from the weekend's local football. Results from Saturday November 3 BELFIELD MIDLANDS REGIONAL ALLIANCE Challenge Cup, third round: Ashover 4 Melbourne Dynamo 3, Belper Utd 1 Newmount 0, Dronfield Town 2 Holbrook St Michaels Res 0, Holbrook St ...
Anti-bridge campaign hits the web.
Nov 06, 2007 ... A NEWLY-formed group of Matlock residents have launched a petition and website in protest against a "monstrous" footbridge which has been constructed near their homes. The Matlock Footbridge Campaign have slammed both the scale and design of the new footbridge linking Matlock ...
Bond sets up Carter clash.
Nov 06, 2007 ... SNOOKER star Nigel Bond has won through to round two of the Northern Ireland Trophy. Bond made a top break of 58 in a 5-3 defeat of David Gilbert at Belfast's Waterfront ...
Top tribute to country music star.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Country music fans have honoured a Matlock-based singer who died while preparing for a gig. Keith Manifold, who died in 2005, has become the first entertainer to be inducted in to the prestigious British Country Music Hall of Fame. The institution, set up by Jim ...
Smokers urged to quit and cut high death rate.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Smokers are being encouraged to quit the habit following reports of high lung cancer death rates in Derbyshire. Health chiefs hope the launch of national lung cancer month will give people the incentive to stop. Rebecca Riley, stop smoking adviser at Derbyshire County ...
Masson residents go to the polls.
Nov 07, 2007 ... An election will be held on December 6 for a district councillor to represent the Masson Ward. The election will affect 2,500 residents, who will be able to cast their votes by post or in person at the polling stations at the Pavillion, Matlock Bath; Bonsall Village Hall or The ...
Act one for TV hopefuls.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A UNIQUE drama course has staged "take one" on its bid to fast-track budding Dales thespians into showbiz. TV actors Danny Seward, formerly of Emmerdale and Where the Heart is, has teamed up with ex-Coronation Street and Crossroads star Scott Wright to equip aspiring actors with ...
Town serves up festive celebrations.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Bakewell traders and councillors are joining forces to bring festive cheer to the town. Preparations are already underway with attractions and late night shopping set to encourage visitors. Roger Lownsbrough, from Bakewell's chamber of trade said events had been ...
New vicar welcomed.
Nov 07, 2007 ... New vicar Rev Nick Grayshon has been welcomed to the parishes of Matlock Bath and Cromford. Mr Grayshon has moved to Matlock Bath from Radcliffe in Manchester where he has been vicar for 20 years. He has been married to his wife Val for over 30 years and has three ...
It's playtime for young pirates.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Pupils took to the sea in a ship-shape new play area in Matlock Bath. Children from Holy Trinity Primary School and Matlock Bath Play Group came up with the idea for the refurbished pirate themed park, complete with a wooden ship, at Lovers' Walk. Holy Trinity ...
Spotters target illegal vehicles.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Eagle-eyed residents in a Peak village are on the lookout for lorries flouting weight restrictions ? and passing their details on to police. Worried villagers say vehicles have been thundering through Youlgrave and ignoring a 7.5-tonne weight restriction. And they ...
Signs of dismay at town gateway.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A MATLOCK trader says new developments have made an unsightly gateway to the town. Miles Gregory, director of Indigo Furniture on Dale Road, has called on council chiefs to stop the scenic street become swamped with 'oversized traffic lights and excess road signs'. ...
Music man Reg marks his milestone birthday.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Vegetarian food and a positive outlook on life have helped Wirksworth resident Reg Dean reach the musical milestone of his 105th birthday. And friends, family and residents have been celebrating with the retired church minister in his adopted town. St Mary's Church, ...
Relief road's cycle danger.
Nov 07, 2007 ... CONTRACTORS have been instructed to carry out safety work at a spot where a cyclist suffered head injuries in an accident last weekend. Birse workers were due this week to seal a three-inch gap at the point where Matlock's new relief road meets the new roundabout in Bakewell ...
Dream trip hopes for brave Kade.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Pals of a brave six-year-old cancer sufferer are raising funds to send her on a magical holiday. South Darley pupil Kade Webster is being treated for neuroblastoma ? a rare form of the disease. And classmates raised over [pounds sterling]3,000 through a special Pink ...
Landlord throws burglar down the stairs.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A LANDLORD who threw a burglar down the stairs has warned would-be thieves: "We're no pushover." John Lewis, 63, licensee of The County and Station in Matlock Bath, grappled with a sneak-in thief who had crept upstairs to raid takings on Sunday afternoon. Mr Lewis ...
Traders blast "final nail in coffin" for market.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Traders have blasted council chiefs for putting the 'final nail in the coffin' of the town's market. Stallholders say business has declined rapidly since the new Sainsbury's store and bus station opened ? and they have been left fuming after the latest council decision to close ...
Council objects to apartment plan.
Nov 07, 2007 ... PLANS to develop a site on Bakewell Road in Matlock have met with objections from town councillors. Outline proposals have been submitted to build 13 apartments and two commercial units on land at the former Mercury offices - now home to Peak Insurance. But Matlock ...
Remembrance Sunday services.
Nov 07, 2007 ... TOWNS and villages around the Dales will come together on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. In Matlock, acts of remembrance will take place at the war memorial at Pic Tor, above St Giles Parish Church, at 11am, and at Starkholmes War Memorial (opposite ...
Injuries mar Gladiators' victory.
Nov 07, 2007 ... UniBond Premier Division Matlock Town 3 AFC Stamford 1 MATLOCK'S joy at returning to winning ways in front of their lowest crowd so far this season, was tempered with the news of a possible long lay off for leading scorer Simon Barraclough and a hamstring injury to ...
Trio shine in county trial.
Nov 07, 2007 ... MATLOCK Lido played host last Sunday to a County U18 trial game in which three Matlock youngsters were hoping to impress in a bid to get selected for a match against Notts next weekend. Rob Sandler, Turan Hall and Mark Scragg all appeared and gave good accounts of themselves. ...
Cougars make excellent start.
Nov 07, 2007 ... CHESTERFIELD based Cylinders Cougars, who finished runners-up in Division One last season, have made a good start to the new campaign with two emphatic victories. They followed up a 10-0 win over Corinthians, with an equally comfortable win at Bonsall. Mark Chajecki ...
Ben aiming for Rookie Cup shot.
Nov 07, 2007 ... DARLEY Bridge rider Ben McConnachie is potentially one race away from making the 2008 Red Bull Rookies Cup series - and with it the chance to compete at the same meetings as MotoGP stars Valentino Rossi and 2007 world champion Casey Stoner. That is because the 15-year-old has ...
MAD youngsters steer club to a superb result.
Nov 07, 2007 ... EIGHTEEN Matlock and District Swimming Club swimmers aged nine to 16 years old took part in the Belper Marlin's open meet at Derby's Queen's Leisure Centre - the very first meeting of its kind for some of the younger MAD Club members. And competing against 240 swimmers from ...
Josh pips Webster.
Nov 07, 2007 ... MATLOCK Athletic Club's Josh Moody shrugged off the effects of recent illness to finish fifth in this year's Dovedale Dash, just pipping clubmate Karl Webster to a top five placing. Norwich's Ashley Harrell led the 1400-strong field home. Last year's runner-up and former Matlock ...
Lee helps East Midlands A to Inter-Area team success.
Nov 07, 2007 ... MATLOCK's Lee Shunburne helped the East Midlands A team to top honours at the Inter-Area Cyclo-Cross Championship at Misterton Hall, Lutterworth, on Sunday. Shunburne was one of the all-important first four East Midlands riders home, enabling them to take the overall team prize ...
McCann edged out in Whitworth Masters final.
Nov 07, 2007 ... With eight English international players taking part, the Whitworth Masters was once again an excellent event. The players were divided into two groups for a round-robin format. In group one local player Jim McCann came out top with North East representative Simon ...
Town claim October fair play award.
Nov 07, 2007 ... MATLOCK Town have been awarded the Fair Play Award for October in the UniBond League Premier Division. They collected just the one caution in four league matches, and as such rose from second bottom to a mid-table slot in the Fair Play League. UniBond representative Mark Ogley ...
Rhodes at the double for Elton.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Derbyshire Sunday Junior Cup, second round Elton 2 Commercial Glossop 1 ELTON advanced to the third round of the Derbyshire Cup for the second successive season after scraping through a tricky tie against Commercial Glossop. The hosts took the ...
Giantkillers march on.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Derbyshire Sunday Senior Cup, Second round Osmaston FC 3 Laburnum 5 A STERLING performance from Laburnum saw them cause a major upset in the Derbyshire Senior Cup on Sunday as they beat Derby Taverners Premier League leaders Osmaston FC on their own turf ...
Luck favours Boston in top of table clash.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Midlands Four East (North) Mannerians 3 Boston 17 MANNERIANS' flying start to life in Midlands Four East (North) was brought to the ground by a cosmopolitan side from Boston and all sorts of other exotic places. When an injury and illness ...
Simon's injury worries bosses.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Worried Matlock Town joint boss Phil Brown is praying that star striker Simon Barraclough's knee injury is not as bad as it looks. Barraclough lasted only 12 minutes of Tuesday night's 3-1 home win over Stamford before being helped off, and to make matters worse, the Gladiators ...
Coach fears 'amazingly' dry pitch may give Paviors the edge.
Nov 07, 2007 ... THE conditions underfoot at Cromford Meadows could have a huge bearing on the outcome of Matlock's game against Nottingham side Paviors on Saturday (2.15pm). The lack of rain has left the pitch unseasonably dry for November and Matlock coach Chris Loeber is concerned that could ...
Improved Derwent firsts hold leaders Khalsa.
Nov 07, 2007 ... DERWENT firsts gained a valuable point with a improved performance against top of the table Khalsa. With Jamie Carlin back in goal, but struggling with flu, Derwent started the brighter. A change of formation saw Derwent go with thee up front, with Steve Langrick, ...
Derwent stun Premier side with cup win.
Nov 07, 2007 ... U15 HA Cup Derwent 2 Bowden 1 Derwent U15 produced the biggest shock of the national HA Cup when they dumped National Premier League club Bowden out in the first round. Bowden, who are amongst the elite of English hockey clubs, were outplayed ...
O'Brien waits for call on SA tour.
Nov 07, 2007 ... IAIN O'Brien was set to find out yesterday whether he had made the starting XI for the first test between New Zealand and South Africa in Johannesburg, which starts today (Thursday). Fast bowler O'Brien, who spends the summer living in Matlock - his wife Rosie's home town - and ...
Ellen's record is in Joyon's sights.
Nov 07, 2007 ... A FRENCH yachtsman is waiting for the moment to challenge the solo round the world sailing record held by Whatstandwell's Dame Ellen MacArthur. Ellen's ...
Bond sets up NI Carter encounter.
Nov 07, 2007 ... NIGEL Bond was all set to play world provisional number 13 Allister Carter on Wednesday evening in the second round of the Northern Ireland Trophy at ...
Matlock lack attacking edge on their travels.
Nov 07, 2007 ... Midlands Two East Hinckley 11 Matlock 3 MATLOCK'S defence was better than previous games but their attack lacked an edge, and the sharpness of mind required to win in this league was not quite there again. Despite having the greater amount of ...
Still undefeated.
Nov 07, 2007 ... TABLE topping Matlock Baileans firsts remain unbeaten in the Midlands Premier Division after a 3-1 win at Nottingham Highfields at the weekend. Nicky Siarbawa opened the scoring for Matlock early on, a lead that was doubled by Leyanne Beacham. However, Highfields ...
Bond misses out on chance to meet Rocket.
Nov 08, 2007 ... NIGEL Bond lost 5-3 to Allister Carter in the second round of the Norther Ireland Trophy on Wednesday night - and missed out on the chance to play 'Rocket' Ronnie O' Sullivan. ...
Bridge and Baker sink Sheffield.
Nov 08, 2007 ... Windsor Food Services North Midlands U19 League Division One Matlock Town U19 2 Sheffield FC U19 1 GOALS from Daniel Bridge and Stuart Baker were enough to give Matlock Town U19 all three points against Sheffield FC at the Geoquip Stadium on Wednesday. ...
O'Brien gets Johannesburg nod.
Nov 08, 2007 ... IAIN O'Brien has started his first test match for almost three years - and marked his return with a wicket. The 31-year-old New Zealand fast bowler, who spends his summers in Matlock and who played for South Wingfield during their 2007 Derbyshire County League campaign, was in ...
Ellen among first in sailing Hall of Fame.
Nov 08, 2007 ... WHATSTANDWELL'S Ellen MacArthur is among the first six inductees in the ISAF Sailing Hall of Fame. The International Sailing Federation has announced that Ellen, who was made a dame after breaking the solo round the world record in 2005, and her hero Sir ...
Cropper back on the scoresheet but hosts take the points.
Nov 11, 2007 ... UniBond Premier Division Marine 3 Matlock Town 1 DENE Cropper's first Matlock goal in almost two years was scant consolation in a comprehensive defeat at Marine on Saturday. They made a promising start, with Steve Circuit's over-head kick just clearing the ...
Two sisters die in road crash.
Nov 12, 2007 ... Th family of two sisters from Derbyshire who were killed in a car accident on Saturday have said they have been left devastated by their deaths. Emily Taylor and Georgina Taylor were killed when the red Ford Ka they were travelling in collided with a silver Mercedes 220 on the ...
War veterans march for Remembrance Sunday.
Nov 12, 2007 ... War veterans marched through the Dales to mark Remembrance Sunday. Residents turned out to commemorate Britain's war dead and special services were held at memorials and churches all over the area. In Matlock acts of remembrance took place at Pic Tor and Starkholmes ...
Harriers retain High Peak title.
Nov 12, 2007 ... HALLAMSHIRE Harriers retained their High Peak Relay title on Wednesday, as they led home the 43 teams of ten on Sunday morning. The Sheffield club's men's team won all but one of the ten stages of the race, which sets out from Arkwright's Mill, at Cromford, and along the High ...
Gladiators blow lead to go out of cup.
Nov 13, 2007 ... Eastwood Town 4 Matlock Town 3 MATLOCK went out of the Unibond League Challenge Cup after a goalfest at Coronation Park. Niall O'Brien put Eastwood ahead before a deflected free-kick from Paul Riley levelled the scores. Dene Cropper then ...
Sisters die in road smash.
Nov 14, 2007 ... THE family of two fun-loving sisters who were killed in a car accident say they have been left devastated by the deaths. Emily and Georgina Taylor were killed when the red Ford Ka they were travelling in collided with a silver Mercedes 220 on the A625 Hathersage Road near Fox ...
Investment drive.
Nov 14, 2007 ... Road resurfacing and improvements are being carried out in three sites in the Dales as part of a multi-million pound investment. During November, road resurfacing will be carried out on the ...
School's texting link for parents.
Nov 14, 2007 ... A new hi-tech system is keeping parents informed of the children's school life. Bakewell Methodist Junior School has launched a new text message scheme where teachers can send information straight to parents' mobile phones. The Teachers2Parents system ...
Valley rail group sets opening day.
Nov 14, 2007 ... A LAUNCH date has been set for the first passenger trains to run on a reopened Dales railway. Celebrations took place in Wirksworth to herald the reopening of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway which will take place in the spring. Volunteers have spent seven years ...
Pals' tribute to teenager.
Nov 14, 2007 ... Friends of Tansley teenager Gavin Webster who died of cancer this year have raised money in his memory. School pals Seb Hampson, of Matlock and Rebecca Thomas, of Tansley, presented a cheque for over [pounds sterling]1,000 to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, where ...
Extra trains in line from new rail firm.
Nov 14, 2007 ... MATLOCK will be served by an hourly train service direct to Nottingham from next year under a new franchise agreement which came into force this week. The Derby to Matlock branch line is now operated by Stagecoach-run East Midlands Trains which has taken over several Central ...
Assault victim calls for action.
Nov 15, 2007 ... A MAN who was attacked while walking his dog is calling for action from the authorities ? and has warned people against using the same area after dark. Tom Casey says safety measures such as better lighting need to be installed in a bid to deter trouble makers from the Orchard ...
Rewarding excellence.
Nov 15, 2007 ... Outstanding achievements have been recognised in the Excellence in the Community awards. Individuals and groups from across the Dales were nominated for the county council awards. Winners included Jackie Tunnicliffe, of Matlock, who was nominated for her work with ...
Loans move as Town face crisis.
Nov 15, 2007 ... MATLOCK Town are hoping to bring new faces into the squad this week after their injury woes deepened following their UniBond League Cup exit at Eastwood on Tuesday. Central defender Glenn Kirkwood, although named as a substitute for the League Cup tie, broke down with ankle ...
Artists' landmark heads for south coast.
Nov 16, 2007 ... A giant landmark which was the brainchild of two Matlock designers may now not be built in Derbyshire. The 150ft pyramid sculpture, described as the most exciting arts-meets-science project in the UK, was to be built in Staveley near to the M1. But designers Richard ...
Raised hopes.
Nov 16, 2007 ... EVER Hopefuls are the early leaders in Division Two, and the addition of the experienced Brian Croasdale has clearly strengthened the team this season. Fire Station will be hoping for an immediate return to the top flight, and Pommy will also be challenging. A good ...
Hannah is European champion.
Nov 16, 2007 ... MATLOCK karate ace Hannah Marsden has been crowned European ladies kata champion after winning the title in Sweden. It was the 18-year-old's debut in senior competition, but she added another European gold to the two she won at cadet level. Hannah, who has been firmly ...
Club proud of county players.
Nov 16, 2007 ... PRIDE and immense optimism were felt amongst Matlock's management this week after Derbyshire's fine Under-18 victory over Nottinghamshire at Repton School last Saturday. Matlock's Rob Sandler, Turan Hall and Mark Scragg all contributed to a 16-7 win in which the Nottinghamshire ...
Manners shut out at home.
Nov 16, 2007 ... Lady Manners School ... ....0 John Cleveland College..32 SO far this season Manners have lost five of the six matches they've played. Despite that, and this being their biggest loss, they have still scored more points than they have conceded. ...