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Woolwich murder: Amber Valley MP speaks

Amber Valley MP Nigel Mills has condemned the brutal murder of a soldier in South East London yesterday.

Swanwick well dressing. Pantronics keep the crowd entertained.

Slide show: This week in pictures video

It has been an eventful week around Ripley and Heanor with two well-dressing events and a major announcement on the Morrisons proposal at Ripley.

House raided in South Normanton

Electrical equipment including laptops and iPhones were taken from a South Normanton home on Tuesday morning.

nrhn crime scene.

Man arrested on suspicion of burglary in Ripley

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary in Ripley after neighbours reported him in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Witnesses called for after assault

Detectives investigating a serious assault at a house in Ripley are appealing to anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area to come forward.

Crich Tramway Village by Brian Murfin

VIDEO: Classic motorbike weekend at Crich video

Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has staged its first-ever Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend.

Sport rss

Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton. Ilkeston batsman John Trueman

VIDEO: cricket slideshow, Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton video

Catch some of the action shots captured by photographer Brian Eyre at the Ilkeston Rutland v Alfreton clash.

Marehay v Matlock Bowling for Marehay Richard Wood

Draw sends Marehay top

Marehay CC moved to the top of the Derbyshire County Cricket League Division One on Saturday after their draw with Clifton

Holders Langley Mill are through

Wright Cup holders Langley Mill once again locked horns with old rivals Belper Amateurs in the first round of the competition at the weekend.

First loss of season for Alfreton

Alfreton CC suffered their first defeat of the season at the weekend in the DCCL Division One as home side Ilkeston Rutland came out as the victors by six wickets.

Farhh ridden by Silvestre De Sousa on their way to victory in the JLT Lockinge Stakes during the JLT Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire. PRESS ASSOCATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. See PA story RACING Newbury. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire.

Fifty horses to follow -- as the countdown to the Epsom Derby Festival and Royal Ascot begins

The new Flat season is well and truly in full swing. And two of the highlights of the year -- the Epsom Derby Festival (May 31 and June 1) and Royal Ascot (June 18-22) -- are just around the corner.

Coaching course to run at half-term

Alfreton Town’s Community Development Scheme is staging a Coaching Course for boys and girls aged between six and 14-years-old in the May Bank Holiday week.

Lifestyle rss

A Generic Photo of San Sebastian in Spain. See PA Feature TRAVEL Northern Spain. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/thinkstockphotos. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TRAVEL Northern Spain.

Pilgrim makes good progress

The throb of Spanish guitars and the frantic click of castanets provided thrilling accompaniment as I was swept by coach into the Basque country.

Fundraiser in aid of music festival

A fundraising event is to be held on Saturday, May 25, at The Holly Bush in Marehay, in aid of this year’s Ripley Music Festival.

Kes at Derby Theatre

CLASSIC TALE TO TAKE FLIGHT

You’ve read the book, you’ve seen the film, now you can see the much-loved story of Kes when it hits the stage at Derby Theatre later in the year.

It’s the real deal for stand-up fans

Just The Tonic’s Nottingham club - The Forum - hosts a Real Deal Comedy Jam on Friday, May 24.

Bands galore at the Victoria Inn

The Victoria Inn in Derby is the setting on Friday, May 24, for a gig by The Vibrators, Apocalypse Babies and The Atoms.

Triple bill of comedians

Jongleurs in Nottingham will feature stand-up sets by three leading acts on both Friday, May 24, and Saturday, May 25.

Community rss

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Whooper swans drop in

Reader Melvin Harvey took this photograph of no less than 81 whooper swans at Mapperley Reservoir in Shipley Country Park earlier this year.

Royal trains planned at Midland Railway

Midland Railway – Butterley is to host a royal weekend of trains on June 1 and 2 at Swanwick Junction.

nrhn 200513 Rescue Me RSPCA Derby has plenty of mice that need to go to good homes!

Help give a mouse a house

The stars of this week’s Rescue Me may be small but still need to go to a good home.

Memory Lane: Denby Cricket Club

Cricketers

Either these cricket players are of a naturally cheery disposition - or someone has just cracked a good gag, judging by the smiling faces.

Memory Lane: Trent Barton

Basil bus

A Heanor bus company is christening one of its number with a snappy new title in this picture.

Memory Lane: Ironville Church

Prize win

The young tot here looks to have won a new tombola toy in this snap.

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