Belper News

23/02/2025

Dog-lovers are bing urged to head out on a sponsored stroll in February to help make sure dogs at a rehoming centre get everything they need until they find their forever homes.

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust Loughborough is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.

23/02/2025

"A person’s right to seek safety is not based on how they travel to the country they are seeking sanctuary in. A person’s right to asylum is based on the dangers they are escaping."

I am writing to express my opposition to the Government’s ban on refugees being granted British citizenship.

23/02/2025

The £12 knee, joint, and arthritis pain reliever recommended by consultant 'that works' 👍
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Joint care Oxford Origins high-strength turmeric supplements on Amazon win praise from shoppers with joint, arthritis, and knee pain

22/02/2025

Here we take a look at just some of the toys that boys and girls of the 80s will have had in their toy cupboards.

Toys were a bit simpler back in the 1980s.

22/02/2025

"They were telling us there was nothing they could do - he wouldn't see Christmas": Dad-of-three who felt ‘tingles’ in arm dies eight days after deadly diagnosis 💔
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A father-of-three died just eight days after receiving a deadly brain tumour diagnosis - his devastated family have now spoken out about their “constant fight” for information.

22/02/2025

With great pictures spanning over one hundred years, we’ve taken a look back through our archives to bring you our latest retro feature.

22/02/2025

Bakewell Country Festival returns this summer and the big build-up gets off to an exciting start with tickets for a tenner each going on sale for three days only.

22/02/2025

Here's what you'll find inside the iconic Derbyshire bar after its complete transformation

The Markeaton in Derby welcomes pub-goers back following an extensive 4-week refurbishment.

22/02/2025

A Chesterfield restaurant and a Buxton pub are among Derbyshire food venues which have recently received brand new food hygiene ratings.

22/02/2025

"After years of talk and gimmicks, how good it is to see yet more evidence of our magnificent Home Secretary smashing evil smuggling gangs."

After years of talk and gimmicks from the Conservative Party, how good it is to see yet more evidence of our magnificent Home Secretary smashing evil smuggling gangs.

22/02/2025

We love this stunning picture of a frosty day in Bakewell, captured by Andrea Hilton.
Check out more fabulous local images captured by our readers in this gallery

Here is a round-up of the new batch of photographs sent in by our readers. If you would like to feature on this page, send in your photos, with details of where they were taken, to [email protected]

22/02/2025

Changes this year could help parents of young children save some serious cash 💰

22/02/2025

Energy bills are set to rise in April – but there’s still time to lock in a cheaper fix ⚡

22/02/2025

We are proud to introduce a meaningful new service from the NationalWorld family announcements team, Memorial Videos.

22/02/2025

"Does renaming 'depression' assist people in getting access to psychiatric care? Answer: Ha ha ha."

I’ve suffered from chronic depression since the traumatic birth of my last child in 1982.

21/02/2025

Download Festival reveal who is playing on what day ahead of official set times at the massive metalfest held on the Derbyshire border 🎶🎪🤘

Download Festival reveal who is playing on what day ahead of official set times 🎶🎪🤘

21/02/2025

The number of beds taken up by patients with norovirus in England reached a record high last week.

Cases of norovirus have reached a record high 🏥

21/02/2025

'I can’t close my eyes without imagining your suffering,' said his heartbroken mum 💔 - via NationalWorld

A two-year-old boy died from agonising heatstroke after being left locked in a car in searing 32C heat outside a nursery for four hours when the owner forgot he was there.