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No action over suspended principal

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:19:29 +0000

NO further action is to be taken against a college principal who was suspended from her post last year.

Cops appeal for information following necklace theft

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:22:48 +0000

POLICE in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman had three chains stolen from her neck.

Homes without water after major leak

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:17:07 +0000

NEARLY 1,600 homes were left without water after a mains pipe burst.

Call to end traffic woe

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:49:44 +0000

OVER 100 residents turned out to have their say on “congestion chaos” in their village.

Hospital in “unprecedented” situation

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:52:36 +0000

HEALTH chiefs battling to contain outbreaks of a highly infectious bug at a Derbyshire hospital hope the “unprecedented” situation will improve over the next few days.

Couple’s love rolls on and on

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A ROMANTIC suitor who has celebrated 60 years of marriage was swept off his feet when he first met his wife-to-be at a roller skating ring.

Flipping fantastic fun

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:54:37 +0000

FLIP-FILLED fun was brought to Winster on Shrove Tuesday as an inaugural pancake race took place in the village.

Talking bin says thanks for litter

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:58:33 +0000

A NEW weapon has been developed in the war on Derbyshire’s litter – a talking bin.

Serious crash closes road

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:25:40 +0000

A SERIOUS crash has left a Derbyshire road closed.

Norovirus shows no sign of abating

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:00:34 +0000

CHESTERFIELD Royal Hospital is still closed to visitors today (Tuesday) as a result of the Norovirus outbreak.

Flipping mad fun for Shrove Tuesday

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:36:51 +0000

FLIPPING fantastic fun will be taking place in Winster today.

Pancake day races

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:30:55 +0000

THE Gospel Mission Congregational Church will once again be organising Pancake Races on Old Road to mark Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) and the beginning of Lent the following day.

Award for GPs

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:13:32 +0000

MEDICAL staff are celebrating after joining an elite group of GP surgeries to scoop a top award.

Second homes council tax rise

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:52:13 +0000

HOUSES in Chesterfield that are left empty for more than six months and second homes, will see a reduction in their Council Tax discounts from April 1.

Group raises over £65,000 for charities

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:40:49 +0000

VOLUNTEERS raised over £65,000 as part of a 40th anniversary charity challenge.

Hospital closed for sixth day

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:56:35 +0000

CHESTERFIELD Royal Hospital is still closed to visitors as a result of the Norovirus outbreak.

Apprentice opportunities for youngsters

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:23:19 +0000

YOUNG people are being invited to find out about new career opportunities at the official launch of Derbyshire County Council’s drive to recruit 500 apprentices.

Council support for Jubilee festivities

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

LOCAL authorities are preparing to host events and help those wishing to hold their own street parties to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Former addict stole heaters

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:05:39 +0000

A BOLSOVER woman committed three shop raids in four days after release from prison left her broke, a court heard.

Stranded pair saved by chopper

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

TWO walkers set fire to a map to attract the attention of a rescue helicopter when they became stranded on Derbyshire’s highest peak.