News
Woolwich murder: Amber Valley MP speaks
Amber Valley MP Nigel Mills has condemned the brutal murder of a soldier in South East London yesterday.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Classic motorbike weekend at Crich video
Crich Tramway Village in Derbyshire has staged its first-ever Classic Motorbike and Scooter Weekend.
Sport
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Cricketers
Either these cricket players are of a naturally cheery disposition - or someone has just cracked a good gag, judging by the smiling faces.
Basil bus
A Heanor bus company is christening one of its number with a snappy new title in this picture.
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Weather for Ripley
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 22 mph
Wind direction: North east
