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Olympic flame honour for mum who beat alcohol to help others fight addiction
A MUM has been chosen to run with the Olympic flame after turning around her life to help thousands of drink and drug addicts. Noreen Oliver was on the brink of death in 1994 after battling her own alcoholism, which was so serious it led to cirrhosis of the liver. She was read the last rites by a priest and family and friends came to say their goodbyes. But to the amazement of doctors, she survived. Four years later, she was well... -
Fire tragedy: Maybe I can give hope to the Philpotts
FIRE-TRAGEDY mother Rachel Henson wants to offer her help to the couple who lost six children in a blaze. Ashbourne hairdresser Rachel, 45, whose four children died in a horrific fire in January last year, said she would be prepared to come to Derby to see Mick and Mairead Philpott. Rachel, talking at her Ashbourne salon, revealed she was five months pregnant and felt her news could offer a "glimmer of hope" to the couple. ... -
New detective chief appointed for Dales area
A NEW detective chief inspector has been appointed to serve the Derbyshire Dales. Det Ch Insp Gareth Meadows is a familiar face in the division, having previously served as an inspector in Ashbourne. He joined Derbyshire Constabulary in March 2007 from Greater Manchester Police, where he was an officer for 18 years. In his new role, Mr Meadows will be in charge of CID in Ashbourne, Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith and... -
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Get creative at university's summer school
IT is very satisfying when you create something yourself. Getting your hands on materials, trying new techniques and spending time with others who share your enthusiasm is a wonderful experience. With this in mind Nottingham Trent University, a leader in art and design education, is offering its Summer School of Creative Short Courses. Subjects include painting, pattern cutting and portrait photography. You can experiment with... -
Work begins on the 2012 Tissington Well Dressings
People in the village of Tissington, near Ashbourne will be very busy this week preparing and decorating for the start of the annual well dressings which begins this Thursday, 17 May and runs until the following, Wednesday 23 May. In total 6 wells around the village will be dressed and each well has a team of 20-30 volunteers that contribute to the setting up of the dressing and the event. As the village only has 40 cottages and 150...
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Wetherspoon's linked to move into shopping centre 'eyesore'
PUB chain Wetherspoon's could take on the Park Farm, in Allestree, which has been empty for nearly 10 years. The former pub, in the Park Farm Shopping Centre, was owned by Enterprise Inns but it put it on the market in 2003. Since then there has been speculation it would be turned into flats, a Marks & Spencer store or other shops. Now, it is understood that industry giant JD Wetherspoon, which already has three outlets in the... -
Concern increases about the number of empty shops in Ashbourne
There has been lots of concern this week that yet another of Ashbourne's shops was closing when Yoemans in Victoria Square put up signs saying 'Closing Down Prices'. However, having spoken to the company this morning they assure me that they are not closing down, but their prices are as good as if they were closing down! Although the company admit the signs have caused lots of confusion and not just in Ashbourne and they... -
Torch reward for athlete, 16, who lives with pain every day
A YOUNG dwarf who has battled the pain barrier to win an array of swimming and athletics medals will get to carry the Olympic flame. Robert Abraham, 16, was chosen by organisers of the 2012 torch relay for being an "inspiration". The teenager takes part in scores of competitions despite suffering from spinal stenosis. The condition causes the base of the spine to narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal... -
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Staff left fearing for their futures as store closures predicted at Clintons
MORE than 100 jobs are at risk in Derbyshire after high street retailer Clinton Cards went into administration. Staff at its 12 county stores were left fearing for their jobs as store closures were predicted. Zolfo Cooper, the firm appointed as administrator, warned it was likely "a number of stores" would have to shut to make the business viable. Jobs are also at risk at the Birthdays chain, owned by Clinton Cards. ... -
£15m broadband boost for Derbyshire
More than 180,000 Derbyshire homes and businesses are to benefit from better broadband access after the Government approved plans for a £15 million scheme. Derbyshire County Council is championing the Digital Derbyshire programme. And it is one of the first authorities in the country to be given the green light to press on with its £15m plans − backed by £7.39m from the Government's Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK)...
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By loco152
great news weatherspoons cant open soon enough,will increase footfall at the centre which it really...