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No action over suspended principal
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
POLICE in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman had three chains stolen from her neck.
Homes without water after major leak
NEARLY 1,600 homes were left without water after a mains pipe burst.
Call to end traffic woe
OVER 100 residents turned out to have their say on “congestion chaos” in their village.
Hospital in “unprecedented” situation
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
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 video
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 video
A NEW weapon has been developed in the war on Derbyshire’s litter – a talking bin.
Norovirus shows no sign of abating
CHESTERFIELD Royal Hospital is still closed to visitors today (Tuesday) as a result of the Norovirus outbreak.
Pancake day races
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
MEDICAL staff are celebrating after joining an elite group of GP surgeries to scoop a top award.
Second homes council tax rise
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.
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Group raises over £65,000 for charities
VOLUNTEERS raised over £65,000 as part of a 40th anniversary charity challenge.
Hospital closed for sixth day
CHESTERFIELD Royal Hospital is still closed to visitors as a result of the Norovirus outbreak.
Apprentice opportunities for youngsters
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
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
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
TWO walkers set fire to a map to attract the attention of a rescue helicopter when they became stranded on Derbyshire’s highest peak.
Crews rescue in icy waters
EMERGENCY teams braved the cold weather to take part in vital rescue training.
Birthday joy for big Bill
A FORMER Derbyshire Times’ bouncing baby who made our headlines when he was born weighing an incredible 11.7lbs has just celebrated a slimeline eighteenth birthday.
Council’s free paper defended
DERBYSHIRE County Council has defended its free newspaper after a national pressure group branded it “full of propaganda”.
An Inspector calls for your questions
I’M Inspector Dave Stone and it is a real honour to write my first column for the Derbyshire Times.
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War soldier to get memorial honour
COUNCIL chiefs are hoping to honour a brave World War One soldier after they learned his name is not featured on their village memorial.
Charity auction boost for hospice
A MARKETING company has shown community spirit and raised money for a hospice by auctioning off a place on their popular social media-marketing workshop.
New manager at swimming pool
PROGRESS to transfer the ownership of Wirksworth Swimming Pool to a charitable business is now well underway, and took another pace forward this week with the appointment of a new Pool Manager, Glyn Booth.
Youngsters are commended
YOUNGSTERS who completed the Prince’s Trust Team Programme in Chesterfield have been commended.
Somercotes thief escapes jail
A SOMERCOTES man stole number plates and fitted one to a car taken following a house burglary.
Pav appeal boost
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to bring a historic community building back in to use have signed a new lease.
Carer stole cash from pensioner
A JAIL sentence hangs over a Chesterfield carer who stole cash from an 84-year-old dementia sufferer.
Careless driving led to fatal crash
CARELESS driving by a north Derbyshire teenager led to a crash that killed his passenger friend, a court heard.
Have your say on traffic lights
TRADERS will be lobbying county council officers at a meeting to discuss ‘congestion chaos’ in their village.
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Big cat claims in area
MAJESTIC panthers and cougars could be roaming our county, which has been described as a “big-cat hotspot” by members of the British Big Cat Society.
Cigarettes and booze stolen
POLICE in Wirksworth are appealing for information after a large quantity of cigarettes and alcohol was stolen from Bailey Cross Garage on Harrison Drive in the town.
Hospital remains closed
CHESTERFIELD Royal Hospital remains closed to visitors after more cases of the contagious Norovirus winter vomiting bug affected staff and patients overnight.
Ashover’s 1952 Coronation Queen to star in diamond celebrations
Sixty years after she stole the limelight as Ashover’s Coronation Queen, 74-year-old Edna Halksworth is to play a high profile role in village celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
‘Midnight ban would kill us’ - says pub boss
NEW drinking regulations could spell the end for Chesterfield’s night life – a business boss fears.
Travellers site plans
A PLANNING application for a travellers’ site has been submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council.
‘The lowest of the low’
POLICE have stepped up patrols around a NE Derbyshire cemetery following a number of “despicable” thefts of ornaments from graves.
COUNCILLOR ON THEFT CHARGES
A BUXTON county councillor has appeared in court charged with stealing £5,000 from Derbyshire County Council.
Village hall and shop plan for village despite fears
PLANS for a village hall, shop and nine houses have been approved – against council officers’ recommendations.
Prince of Wales to visit Derbyshire
PRINCE Charles will be making a trip to Derbyshire next week, and will include a stop at Haddon Hall.
CCTV images released after jewellery theft
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of jewellery in Chesterfield town centre.
Hospital to stay closed to visitors for several days
HEALTH chiefs who closed Chesterfield Royal Hospital to visitors after an outbreak of the Norovirus winter bug do not anticipate re-opening wards to the public for at least three more days.
Blues back town run
SPIRITE soccer stars put their best feet forward to challenge runners to take on the new Chesterfield Community 5K Run for seriously ill hospice patients.
Council tax freeze proposed for North East Derbyshire
North East Derbyshire District Council is proposing to freeze council tax for the second year running.
Growth plans to help firms
THE REGION’S leading business support team has put together its plans for 2012 to help keep companies going and growing.
A Bafta for Shirebrook’s John Hurt for Hurt
ACCLAIMED Derbyshire-born actor John Hurt has received a Bafta for his contribution to cinema.
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Weather for Chesterfield
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 20 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: West
