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Shop closures in Ripley, but councillors remain confident

COUNCILLORS in Ripley are determined to remain buoyant about the town centre’s future, despite a rash of shop closures.

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IF you have taken photographs while out and about in the area then send them in.

Broadband in pipeline

BROADBAND access in Amber Valley is poised to be transformed after the Government approved ambitious £15 million plans.

Pubs caught selling booze to underage teens

TWO pubs in Alfreton have been caught selling alcohol to underage teenagers following a sting operation by Trading Standards.

Young apprentices - you’re hired!

TWO young people have won apprenticeships with a social housing firm.

Designer goes back to school

A GRAPHIC designer has moved his business in to an inspirational location – the art room of a former school.

Apprentices you’re hired

TWO young people have won apprenticeships with a social housing firm.

Author donates profits to charity

AN IDRIDGEHAY author is donating the profits of her latest book to the air ambulance.

Alex flies flag for Heanor in European bus awards

THE DIRECTOR of a Heanor bus company has been shortlisted for a prestigious European award for his firm’s efforts to encourage more people to use public transport.

New life for town viaduct

A £450,000 project by Derbyshire County Council to repair a viaduct carrying a busy Ripley road starts this week.

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A BARBER’s shop with a difference has opened in Heanor.

New pubs hoping to go against grain

TWO of pubs are beating the rash of closures by reopening under new management.

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