Saturday 4 February 2012

Customers gave us support

MAY I use this column to thank the customers and staff of the Ashbourne branch of Waitrose for raising, as part of its Community Matters programme, £377 on behalf of ME Derbyshire Support Group in

Time to enhance the market

WE were extremely pleased to read last week of the proposed investment in improvements to Ashbourne's park and riverside, although as far as our young granddaughter is concerned "It's already really

Come on, give the market a chance

WELL done to the market stall holders who set up on tables after the market stalls had been stolen last Thursday! These are the people that the council want to oust just so that they can get more

Do the right thing - return stalls

I AM a casual worker for the district council and my views are about someone who stole the market stalls. I think its terrible someone out there who is childish can stoop that low and steal the

Have I missed something?

IT IS about three months now since the Coalition Government announced the availability of funds for capital works and infrastructure improvements. I hope that our local councillor and county council

Facts behind the plan

SIR Richard FitzHerbert (last week's letters) stated he was extremely concerned that the Peak Park Planning Board rejected the plan by developer Cathelco, to build 39 new houses in Hartington.

Turning down business in the area

ALTHOUGH a great supporter of the National Park and the greater Peak District (and an active member of the Tourist Board and constantly trying to promote our wonderful area including the numerous

Please keep litter at bay

WE ARE told that major sources of litter are from people dropping rubbish on the pavement or from cars and from fly-tipping. I would add that another major source is Derbyshire Dales District Council

Similar tales of guns in fishpond

I WAS interested to read the letter from Bill Millward about the two field guns which used to be sited either side of the front door to Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.

National News

House price confidence 'improves'

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.

Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier

Court martial for WikiLeaks soldier

An army intelligence analyst accused of the biggest leak of classified information in US history will face a court martial.

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National Sport

McDermott pleased with battling win

McDermott pleased with battling win

Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.

McFadden drafted in for Earls

McFadden drafted in for Earls

Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.

Suarez return delights Dalglish

Suarez return delights Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.