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Bad week to be an Ashbourne market trader
A TRIPLE-whammy has hit Ashbourne's beleaguered market traders. Just hours after the News Telegraph exclusively revealed the market could close following a district council review, market stalls were
Slashed tyres witness appeal
A VAUXHALL Corsa has been damaged while parked in a busy Ashbourne street. Vandals are thought to have slashed three of the hatchback's tyres as it was left parked in Mayfield Road, between 5.30pm on
Miraj bosses dismiss administration claims
BOSSES at an Ashbourne hotel say business is booming, despite recent media reports that it had gone into administration. The Miraj Hotel has not called in administrators, its staff claim, despite a
Reprieve for Mayfield Road toilets
A TEMPORARY reprieve has been granted to a toilet block earmarked for demolition. Derbyshire Dales District Council has decided to leave the controversial Mayfield Road toilets open after a plea from
Midwives want to hear views
MIDWIVES are urging mums to speak up if they experience difficulty breastfeeding. A new rapid-response initiative to frenotomy, or tongue-tie, has been established in Derbyshire to help prevent
Farmers ball details announced
ASHBOURNE Farmers' Ball is due to be held on Friday, at the Miraj Hotel. president for the event, the 77th of its kind, will be Mike Jones, from Rugely, joint master of the Meynell Hunt and chairman
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Street light blackout plan flashes ahead
ON-GOING proposals to switch off street lights in Ashbourne and the surrounding areas were due to be discussed yesterday. County councillors met shortly after the News Telegraph went to press to
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Metal thefts drop
POLICE are hailing an operation to cut the rise in metal thefts a success, after the number of incidents in the county fell. During the three months of Operation Calanthia, which was set up in
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Council tax freeze, but jobs are to go
COUNCIL tax looks set to be frozen again this year, but 600 jobs could go at Derbyshire County Council as bosses are today due to vote on £25 million budget cut proposals. The authority's cabinet is
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Helicopter rescues driver after crash
A TEENAGE motorist had to be airlifted to hospital after crashing her car near to Tissington. Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance crews flew to the scene on Saturday, at around 9.
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Swap shop to raise cash for roundabouts
SWAPPING clothes in aid of charity is expected to draw scores of shoppers to Church Street on Saturday.
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Ex-Tiger Lloyd to speak at dinner
THE speaker have been announced for this year's Ashbourne Rugby Club annual speaker dinner, which is due to take place next month. Leicester Tigers and English Rugby Union player Leon Lloyd (pictured
Jog on: initiative contracted to private company
A SPORT initiative which encourages people to take up jogging has been contracted out to a not-for-profit company. Community Sports Trust has been awarded the contract to manage the Jog Derbyshire
Ashbourne make poor start in 10 try thriller
ASHBOURNE 24 BELGRAVE 36 ASHBOURNE were hit by three tries in the opening 15 minutes as they were beaten 36-24 by Belgrave in a 10-try thriller at the Recreation Ground. A 20-yard Kirk Harpin run set
Happy new year for ladies in victory over Towcester
ASHBOURNE HC 4 TOWCESTER LADIES 2 THE first game of the year for Ashbourne Hockey Club Ladies Team saw them earn a well deserved 4-2 victory over Towcester Ladies seconds. Thankfully the winter sun
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House price confidence 'improves'
Optimism in the housing market has grown in recent months, with more Britons predicting prices will rise this year than those forecasting a fall, a study has found.
