Matlock Mercury (Matlock, England) back issues from April 2008:
Dogfight ahead after Gladiators slump to third straight loss.
Apr 01, 2008 ... Ashton United 2 Matlock Town 1 MATLOCK Town are now officially fighting for their UniBond Premier Division lives after their third straight defeat. Steve Taylor's ninth minute goal gave Matlock a lead which they held at Hurst Cross until 14 minutes to go ...
Save the badgers.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Work to protect and rescue badgers will be described at an event in Bakewell on Monday. Irene Brierton will be talking about the Mid-Derbyshire Badger Group at a meeting organised by Derbyshire ...
Advice on a taxing issue.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Free advice is to be given on how to avoid paying too much inheritance tax. Edward Jones investment firm has organised a free seminar at its Bakewell ...
Cash boost for farmers.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A drop-in cente for farmers in Bakewell is to continue thanks to Government funding. The Environment Agency and Natural England have won [pounds sterling]9,360 of additional funding towards running the centre for farmers and land managers. The extra funding, from the ...
Historic sounds.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A famous Derbyshire brass band has been relaunched, with a new sponsor and a [pounds sterling]25,000 charity fundraising target announced for the coming year. Sir Richard Arkwright's Masson Mills Band has recruited some of the finest players, but will stay away from competitions ...
Toxic threat to park's wildlife.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Rare plants and animals could be at risk in the Peak District - due to acid-producing bacteria feeding on the area's industrial past. Scientists investigated six moorland sites and found high levels of metal-eating bacteria in the soil at three of them. Dr Patricia ...
Coppers pull in the pounds for charity.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Police officers went on the run to raise over [pounds sterling]800 for Sports Relief. Officers from Matlock, Matlock Bath and Wirksworth ran three miles for the charity. The runners, all members of Safer Neighbourhood teams also included PCSOs, Special Constables and ...
Valley training.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Free business training courses have been launched in mid-Derbyshire. Amber Valley Borough Council is encouraging people to boost their business skills by taking part in a training programme, ...
Skills for life.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A Matlock labourer has been polishing up on his maths thanks to a skills course in the town. Stephen McClean, 47, left school without any qualifications and after being made redundant decided to improve his skills. Stephen visited Connexions in Crown Square to take ...
Boutique buzzes in.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A young entrepreneur has opened a unique boutique in Matlock thanks to funds from the Prince's Trust. Claire Pearson manager of The Bee Tree, a fashionable women's clothing shop, on Dale Road, has been supported by The Prince's Trust Business Programme, which helps people aged ...
Pupils on track for new lessons.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Science classes look set to be popular with children at a Dales school, after they received a new grant to fund hands-on lessons about trains. Wirksworth Federation of Infant Schools pupils were awarded the grant by the Royal Society, and will work with Wyvern Rail. ...
Centre carves out [pounds sterling]1m building bid.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A flagship [pounds sterling]1million training facility could be built at the National Stone Centre in Wirksworth. The plan, for an high tech, environmentally friendly building, would help boost teaching opportunities on offer at the centre. Stone Centre director, Ian ...
Going wild for green spaces.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A new group which aims to create green spaces for people and wildlife has been launched in Matlock. Little Green Space is a non-profit project working to build a network of environmentally and wildlife friendly spaces as well as carrying out environmental awareness and education ...
Post office branches out with money saving idea.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A post office has launched its new internet service with an online way to save money. Rowsley Post Office has unveiled a new internet cafe and is offering everyone in the DE4 area the use of a bill comparison service free of charge. Residents can take their gas and ...
Birthday toast.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A whisky tasting evening was held to celebrate a shop's tenth anniversary. The Wee Dram in Portland Square, Bakewell stocks more than 630 whiskies. ...
Rider injured as crash closes road.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A biker suffered head injuries in a rush-hour crash in Matlock Bath on Monday morning. The man's silver Kawasaki motorbike collided with a Mercedes van at 7.05am on South Parade - leading to long traffic delays throughout the area. A police spokeswoman said when ...
In gear for fundraising.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Two motorbike collectors, who are on the road to raising [pounds sterling]50,000 for charity, opened their exhibition for the Easter holidays. Phil Crosby and Peter Mather, co-owners of the M and C Collection of Historic Motorcycles Museum in Bakewell are donating all their ...
Landlord's bar for Chancellor.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A Matlock pub has barred the Chancellor following his decision to increase duty on alcohol. The Railway pub on Bakewell Road has joined others across the country by putting up a poster barring Alistair Darling. Licensee Tom Meehan, said "Darling will be solely ...
Taking a dive.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Footballers will be diving this weekend - at a fundraising bungee jump in Darley Dale. Several local Sunday league players will be taking the plunge at The Grouse Inn on Saturday to raise money ...
Concerns over hotel complex.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Developers who want to build a hotel complex in Darley Dale have had their plans for an access road refused. And a historic wall, which applicants Topcert planned to rebuild and realign, has now been given listed status. English Heritage granted the status for the ...
Round of applause.
Apr 02, 2008 ... After 50 years of early starts, Alan Wagstaffe got a well-deserved lie-in this week when he retired as his town's milkman. Veteran Darley Dale milkman Alan began delivering milk with his dad when he was just 15. Despite working long shifts through the night, Alan, 65, ...
Recipe for success.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Hospital catering staff in Bakewell were awarded a maximum five-star rating during an unannounced inspection. High standards at Newholme Hospital were praised by district council inspectors. The five-star score shows the excellent level of performance by the team, in ...
Mayor's anger at pathway danger.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Ugly pavements have been blasted as ruining the appearance of Matlock by the town's mayor. Cllr David Barker said the county council should restore the town's pavements, following a stream of complaints from residents about uneven Tarmac, dangerous pot holes and unfinished work ....
Anger at cancer boy complaints.
Apr 02, 2008 ... The mother of a Matlock schoolboy who has leukaemia is fuming after other patients complained about him being allowed in first for hospital blood tests. Carol Isaacs, from Crich, takes son Connor to Ripley Hospital for blood tests every few weeks and arrives in time for its ...
Red light for crash driver.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A traffic light in Darley Dale was knocked over after being hit by a car. A blue ford escort collided with a crossing ...
School vandals' trail of damage.
Apr 02, 2008 ... STUDENTS and teachers have slammed thugs who trashed a Dales schoolroom - flipping furniture, pouring paint over the floor and tossing A-Level work out a window. Vandals removed a pane of glass from a window at Anthony Gell School in Wirksworth to get into the sixth-form common ...
Chris sets times for new course.
Apr 02, 2008 ... CHRIS Green took Matlock Cycling Club's revamped 25 mile time trial on Sunday morning. The starting field of ten was reduced to nine when John White suffered a puncture en-route to the start, while the weather conditions made the going hard for the competitors with a stiff ...
Cup scores still holding up in spite of wind.
Apr 02, 2008 ... The new season at Matlock Golf Club got underway last Saturday when theWinter League Cup was played in wet and windy conditions Despite the weather, scoring was extremely good with Keith Capes (15) and Tony Frisby ...
Ben's positive despite crash.
Apr 02, 2008 ... DARLEY Bridge rider Ben McConnachie began the 2008 season riding a new RS Racing Honda at a dream venue. The teenager travelled to Barcelona's Montmelo Circuit De Catalunya to compete alongside 125 riders with Grand Prix machines. Earning a start on the seventh row of ...
Podium finishes for DVO at Jan Kjellstrom event.
Apr 02, 2008 ... DERWENT Valley Orienteers picked up podium finishes at Britain's top orienteering event, the annual Jan Kjellstrom Festival at the University of Surrey. Over 4,000 competitors from across Britain and beyond, including a strong representation from the Scandinavian countries, were ...
Coach dishes out the praise.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Matlock's young side were in great spirits after a fine battling draw away to local rivals South Derbyshire at Repton. Coach Richard Massey said: "Both sides agreed to put out teams learning the game and I accept that not a lot was at stake in terms of result. But the effort was ...
Marathon men all set.
Apr 02, 2008 ... WITH the London Marathon just ten days away, three Dales residents are all set for the starter's pistol. And all three are running for very different, but excellent causes. Matlock man Andy Neath has chosen to run the marathon for the Stroke Association, in memory of ...
Baileans thirds in fine form in Belper victory.
Apr 02, 2008 ... MATLOCK Baileans thirds enjoyed a 3-0 win over Belper thirds, but they started nervously before they settled into their normal pattern of play. They then pushed Belper back at every opportunity and finally broke the deadlock when Amy Hobson lifted the ball back over the Belper ...
Titans power through the Meadows mud to leave Bridgford stuck.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Matlock Titans ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...34 West Bridgford U16 ... ... ... ... .....7 A NEW look Titans took to the field for this three-period encounter on a sticky Cromford Meadows. Captained by Brunt, who took the helm in place of the injured Cottam, Titans ...
OK for croquet in Darley Dale.
Apr 02, 2008 ... THE thwack of mallet on ball and the chink of glasses of Pimms will resound through Whitworth Park this summer as croquet is launched in Darley Dale. The new Darley Dale Croquet Club is to hold 'have a go' sessions tomorrow (Friday April 4) and Saturday from 10am to 8pm. ...
Town in battle to beat drop.
Apr 02, 2008 ... THREE successive away defeats has put Matlock Town deep in the relegation battle, making this weekend's home meeting with Frickley Athletic a massive game. Monday night's six-pointer at Ashton again had fans shaking their heads in disbelief as Matlock simply handed the ...
Matlock man dies in road crash.
Apr 02, 2008 ... A Matlock man has died from injuries sustained in a crash in Lincolnshire on Monday night. The 27-year-old's blue Toyota Rav four-wheel-drive jeep left the A158 at Hatton, near Wragby, around 11.30pm. He was on his own in the car. Police said he was ...
Angling reports.
Apr 02, 2008 ... Fishery latest Carsington March 22-30 Number of returns: 80 Number of fish caught: 307 Rod average: 3.84 Best Rainbow: 4lb 9oz caught by Philip Hill on an orange blob at Tower Bank Best Brown: 4lb caught by J ...
Curfew for drink-driving Crich councillor.
Apr 03, 2008 ... A DRINK-DRIVING parish councillor will stay in her post - despite a curfew and tagging order which makes it illegal for her to attend meetings. Former Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Kate Smith was given a 36-month driving ban, a community service order and a 7pm to 7am ...
Protest meeting's focus on quarry battle.
Apr 03, 2008 ... Campaigners will give Peak District residents the latest news on the future of quarrying at Longstone Edge at a meeting this week. Save Longstone Edge Campaign has given an open invitation to its annual meeting, where they will discuss the High Court's ruling which upheld the ...
Ferry 'on track' despite setbacks.
Apr 03, 2008 ... The first Derwent-crossing ferry in Matlock Bath for over half a century took to the water for its maiden voyage this week. And despite problems operators hope it will be up and running within the next month. A hand-powered boat linked Lovers Walk and Derwent Gardens ...
Charity theft.
Apr 03, 2008 ... Charity theft: Volunteers who take disabled children on horse-riding trips have slammed "low-life" thieves who struck at their stables. Robbers stole a drinking trough from Riding for the Disabled in Tansley. The charity needed to buy a new trough, which ...
Campaigners welcome speed limit plans.
Apr 03, 2008 ... Plans to reduce speed limits on the main Wirksworth to Duffield road have been given a cautious welcome by campaigners. Derby Road currently has the national speed limit of 60mph but that is set to be dropped to 50mph with 30mph and 40 zones near Idridgehay and Cowers Lane. ...
Delivering new opportunities at Darley Birth Centre.
Apr 03, 2008 ... A threatened maternity centre had its official re-opening ceremony last week. Darley Birth Centre, which re-opened last October following protests by campaigners, held a day of celebration on Thursday following its [pounds sterling]100,000 relaunch. Representatives ...
Family's grief after thugs torture pet.
Apr 03, 2008 ... Distraught pet owners have told how heartless vandals launched a sickening attack on their rabbit. The Smart family had to have their pet put to sleep after finding it in a horrific condition following an over-night garden raid. Three-year-old Charlie had been left to ...
Teachers join Wirksworth police on lunchtime beat.
Apr 04, 2008 ... DALES teachers took to the streets alongside police officers for the first time, in a lunch-hour patrol scheme designed to prevent unruly behaviour. Wirksworth police launched the initiative on Friday, after a survey found schoolchildren's lunchtime litter to be one of ...
Club delight at IKO haul for fighters.
Apr 05, 2008 ... HIGH Peak Kyokushin karate club fielded their biggest tournament squad ever as 12 members travelled to the English IKO Championships in Hertfordshire last weekend. And the haul of seven trophies capped an excellent day's competition for High Peak, who were among more than 140 ...
Colts comeback 'Arsenal-style'.
Apr 05, 2008 ... CAFA Cougars U14 ... ... ... ... ... ...2 Wirksworth Colts U14 ... ... ... ... ...3 An 'ArsenAlesque' performance by a ten man Colts squad depleted by injury and illness saw them twice come from behind to beat a battling CAFA side. After CAFA took the lead, the ...
Eagles down Town.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Kirkby Town Colts U13 ... ... ...0 Matlock United Eagles ... ... ....2 NEITHER flat batteries nor insecure road directions to their North Nottinghamshire hosts could flatten the bulldog spirit that Nigel Evans has installed in his 12 warriors. All of them ...
Bullets' Norman grabs the winner.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Ashover Bullets U9 ... ... ... ... ... .....1 Matlock Devils U9 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...0 AFTER having had a Saturday off Matlock looked bright and when a first minute one-two between Owen Ash and Kelton Taylor opened up Ashover the resulting shot went just wide. ...
Sailors ready.
Apr 05, 2008 ... THE 2008 Derbyshire YOuth Sailing series gets under way on Saturday at Trent Valley SC near Long Eaton. In all, young sailors will contest ten events throughout the spring and summer. Matlock's Joshua Haynes, ...
Matlock top Spires squad.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Chesterfield Spires U15 ... ....1 Matlock Juniors U15 ... ... ... ...2 Matlock came out on top in a closely contested game against a sporting Chesterfield team. Chesterfield took the lead with a powerful header which defender Dean Taylor made a valiant attempt ...
Things going swimmingly.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Bakewell U12 ... ... ... ... ... ... .....0 Matlock U12 ... ... ... ... ... ... .....35 With the pitch resembling an Olympic swimming pool Bakewell elected to defend the deep-end, leaving Matlock paddling in the shallows. Matlock seemed to be treading water for the first ...
Terriers maul the Rowdies.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Tansley Terriers U9 ... ... ... ... ...6 Wingerworth Rowdies U9 .....0 The tone for this one-sided match was set in the first 30 seconds as Sam Coates latched on to Steve Mallinder's cross for a simple tap in. Man-of-the-match Kieran Crowder, returning to form ...
Tigers are back.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Matlock Tigers U12 ... ... ... ... ....3 Chesterfield Cougars U12 ... ...0 After a five week break from league fixtures Matlock were a little ring rusty and struggled to make their first half territorial advantage pay. Chances were created, but snatched at and ...
Vipers bring Comets down to Earth with a bump.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Matlock Vipers U10 ... ... ... ... ... ...5 Clowne Comets U10 ... ... ... ... ....1 Vipers overcame a determined Clowne Comets team to stay top of the table with just one game to play. After five minutes a fierce Sam Page shot was well saved but the keeper couldn't ...
Sophie's two goals the highlight.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Wirksworth Colts U 16 Girls ... ....6 Ripley U16 Girls ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .....1 A good all-round team performance by Wirksworth earned them a comfortable win over Ripley. Katy Brown opened the scoring, showing strength and determination before slotting the ...
Tigers and hosts beaten.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Matlock U10 ... ... ... ... ... ... .....20 Sheffield Tigers ... ... ... ... ... ... ...0 MATLOCK enjoyed a great win over Tigers at Bakewell's rain sodden ground. Strong aggressive running by Gareth Gregory and George Healy gave the platform for Conor Loughnane to open ...
Darley on fire.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Carr Vale Colts U12 ... ... ... ... .....0 Darley Dale Juniors U12 ... ... ....5 A fantastic goal and the man-of-the-match award for captain Luke Griffiths ensured Darley came away from this bruising encounter with all three points. On a heavy and uneven pitch ...
Matlock Town held at home after two early goals.
Apr 05, 2008 ... Saturday, April 5 UniBond League, Premier Division MATLOCK TOWN 2 FRICKLEY ATHLETIC 2 Matlock were two goals up inside 18 minutes through Jamie Jackson on three minutes and then from Dean Cropper. The score remained the same until ...
Crime falls in Matlock area.
Apr 07, 2008 ... CRIME has dropped by seven per cent in our area over the last year - according to new police statistics. The figures meant 600 fewer people were victims of crime in the High Peak and Dales over the last year, and made our area one of the safest in the UK. Chf Supt ...
Cotes and Tibbie wrap up titles.
Apr 07, 2008 ... Matlock and District Football League Division One Cotes Park 7 Darley Dale Lions 1 THIS fixture resolved issues at both ends of the Division One table. Cotes Park kicked off knowing that one point would seal the league title. ...
Dronfield draw keeps it tight for Sports.
Apr 07, 2008 ... Belfield Midlands Regional Alliance IT'S all going down to the wire for Belfield Midlands Regional Alliance Division One promotion hopefuls Matlock Sports. A 1-1 draw at Dronfield Town Reserves on Monday night left them in second place, five points ahead of nearest ...
Affordable homes cash for Dales.
Apr 08, 2008 ... OVER [pounds sterling]5million has been secured to build 107 affordable homes in the Dales. The funding, from the Housing Corporation, will see homes being built in needy areas such as Middleton by Wirksworth, Elton, Darley Dale and Baslow. The homes will be provided ...
Gift of thanks from colleagues.
Apr 09, 2008 ... The colleagues of a Wirksworth man have helped boost funds for the air ambulance service which saved his life. Alan Holmes, trainee buyer with engineering contractors Van Elle, fractured his skull when the gable end of a house collapsed leaving him buried beneath a pile of ...