Making sense of local elections
NOW that the dust has settled on the recent local elections, we can try to make sense of what it all means. The facts are that 33 local authorities have seen Labour take control. None of this was as a
Who will listen to our concerns?
WHO will listen and act? You may be aware of the surface damage along the side of Belle Vue Road, mostly by frost, as in many other areas now. Possibly this can be dealt with, as funds are available.
One lone swallow on March 9
IN THE week's paper, May 9, Sue Day featured a letter about the arrival of swallows this year. One swallow arrived here at Boylestone on March 9. It was on its own until April 9 when three more
Top letters to win a pen set
EACH month we're giving one News Telegraph reader the chance to win a Sheaffer 100 ballpoint and pencil set worth £33.
Fund-raising event at town hall
CAN I take this opportunity through your letters page of promoting our next fundraising event.
Swallows have arrived in Mayfield
A COUPLE of weeks ago you featured a letter from David Swinscoe about the arrival of swallows this year.
Delighted to read report
I WAS absolutely delighted, but not surprised to read in your paper last week that one of our local primary schools Osmaston, has been ranked amongst the top 8 per cent in the country.
Bad impression for passing traffic
WITH the latest instalment of the continuing saga of the Green Man, it is fast becoming apparent that the recession is wreaking havoc on the town and the businesses within. For visitors and through
Banging my head against flood defence wall
I WRITE in reference to the 'hideous' new built flood defences in Ashbourne.
National News
Miliband plays down EU poll talk
Ed Miliband has sought to play down speculation that he will promise a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union if he takes power - insisting it was not his priority.
Probe into Bank of England actions
Sir Mervyn King is to come under increased scrutiny after an independent review was announced into the Bank of England's actions at the height of the financial crisis.
National Sport
We're in it to win it - Doyle
Striker Kevin Doyle insists it would be far from madness to consider the Republic of Ireland as potential Euro 2012 champions.
Chelsea may wait over Di Matteo deal
Roberto Di Matteo could be made to sweat over his Chelsea future until his contract expires, chief executive Ron Gourlay admitted on Monday night.
Sinfield landmark overshadowed by loss
Leeds skipper Kevin Sinfield scored his 3,000th point for the club, but St Helens put a dampener on his celebrations by completing a Stobart Super League double with a 31-18 win.
