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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
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
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
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
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
Weekend to mark Jubilee
PLANS for a weekend of celebrations to mark the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II are underway. Ashbourne Town Council has been drawing up plans for the long weekend of festivities since the
Americans go wild for Shrovetide movie
A FEATURE film showcasing Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide has received rave reviews following a special screening at an American film festival. Wild in the Streets, an 82-minute documentary shot in
National News
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.
National Sport
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
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
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
