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Gold card age-hike outrage

PLANS to make people wait until they are 65 before receiving community discount cards has angered people living in Ashbourne.

50ft fall led to rescue

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A WALKER has been dramatically rescued from one of Ashbourneʼs most prominent landmarks after falling 50ft down a cliff face.

New map shows the way

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A NEW map of Ashbourne has been unveiled, and the fun piece of specially commissioned artwork is set to become the first focal point for the townʼs shoppers and visitors.

Special Shrovetide ball for Mercians

THE Ashbourne Branch of the Royal British Legion has also announced that the regiment’s visit will be marked by the presentation of a special gift a oneoff Shrovetide ball.

Celebration of the written word

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SCHOOLS in and around Ashbourne have been taking part in a national celebration of books and reading.

Service cuts on the cards

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COUNCIL tax payments for people living in and around Ashbourne are set to go up by 2.9 per cent — the lowest increase for 15 years.

Astro Boy hits the big screen

ASTRO Boy is the latest film to be show by a popular Ashbourne project that aims to bring the big screen to our small town.

Final push for Mercian support

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UP TO 900 school children will be among supporters turning out in Ashbourne to fly the flag for the Mercians, organisers have announced this week.

Final push for Mercian support

UP TO 900 school children will be among supporters turning out in Ashbourne to fly the flag for the Mercians, organisers have announced this week.Final preparations are being put in place for the

Patrick on Shrovetide and the election

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THE Conservative Chief Whip is glad to see that Ashbourneʼs ancient tradition is going from ʻstrength-to-strengthʼ.

Charity swimmer completes challenge for Haiti

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CHARITY swimmer Beverley Hughes has completed her epic 24 hour swim — clocking up more than 17 miles in the process.

National News




Ruling due on BNP membership rules

Ruling due on BNP membership rules

The British National Party (BNP) is to find out if the decision to scrap its whites-only membership policy was enough to meet race relations laws.



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National Sport

Lille leave it late to stun Reds

Lille leave it late to stun Reds

Lille winger Eden Hazard's late goal inflicted Liverpool's first defeat on French soil in six visits and left Rafael Benitez's side with an uphill battle to make the quarter-finals of the Europa League following a 1-0 loss.

Juve show class to beat Cottagers

Juve show class to beat Cottagers

Fulham's hopes of a fairytale place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League were left hanging by a thread as European heavyweights Juventus outclassed Roy Hodgson's side 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico di Turin.

Care confident ahead of Calcutta Cup

Care confident ahead of Calcutta Cup

Danny Care is convinced England are ready to produce "something special" in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.



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