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Places
On the set of BBC's The Village in Hayfield
Roly Smith visits the set of the new blockbuster BBC1 TV drama series that was filmed in and around Hayfield
Investing in Chesterfield
Mike Smith investigates the town's plans to aid entrepreneurs and improve its leisure facilities
The best of Ripley and Heanor
Ashley Franklin visits two traditional county towns and discovers a variety of independent traders offering the best in 'personal service and customer care'
Matlock Musical Theatre's All American Musical Show 16th-18th May 2013
Matlock Musical Theatre take to the stage in May with an All-American Musical Show.
Welcome to Swadlincote
Carole Warburton talks about the friendly town that's proud of its past, ambitious for the future and has plenty to offer in the present
Walks
Derwent Valley Heritage Way Walk 16
Ashley Franklin reaches the city of Derby and its suburbs on his series of walks from the source of the River Derwent
County Walk: Rufford Country Park
A six-mile walk that makes a perfect family outing, by Pat Tidsall
County Walk: Monsal Trail and Blackwell
Tunnels, wild flowers and a magnificent view are the rewards for those who head for the Derbyshire Dales on Pat Tidsall's summer county walk
County Walk: Dimmingsdale
A tranquil 'figure of eight' woodland ramble by Pat Tidsall and Roma Wilcock that offers a choice of walks
Recipes
Blood Orange Tarts with Orange Syrup
These tartlets have a creamy custard filling flecked with orange zest and are served with a dark orange syrup.
Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe
The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...
Phil Vickery's Easy Turkey Bean Casserole
Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...
Dean Edwards shows how to make gravy sauce for roast chicken
Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...
Celebrity interviews
Shirebrook-born star Jason Statham
Hollywood tough guy Jason Statham talks about his latest movie working with J-Lo, and his memories of Derbyshire. Stephen Milton reports
Derbyshire's Gwen Taylor
Pat Ashworth speaks to Gwen Taylor who returned home this autumn in a new production of 'Driving Miss Daisy'
Angela Piper's Derbyshire Childhood
Pat Ashworth talks to Angela Piper, well known as The Archers' Jennifer Aldridge, about her Derbyshire roots in Melbourne
Restaurant reviews
Dining Out at The Saracen's Head and The Yeaveley Arms
Our reviewers try lunch and an evening meal at two stunning country pubs serving traditional home-cooked food
Dining Out: The Spice Lounge
A fresh and unique approach to Indian cooking impresses our reviewer in Derby's Friar Gate
Interiors
Floor Factory
A family owned and family run flooring showroom and warehouse in Derby, Floor Factory supply and fit quality carpets and flooring in the Derbyshire area
Life TV
Gardens
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
All worries about the weather proved unfounded as Chelsea arrived with a burst of sunshine and growers defied a difficult start to the year to produce show-stopping displays. Words and photographs by Joy Hales
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