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Derbyshire

[ dur-bee-sheer, -sher; British dahr-bi-sheer, -sher ]

noun

  1. a county in central England. 1,060 sq. mi. (2,630 sq. km).


Derbyshire

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə; -ʃə /

noun

  1. a county of N central England: contains the Peak District and several resorts with mineral springs: the geographical and ceremonial county includes the city of Derby, which became an independent unitary authority in 1997. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop (excluding Derby city): 743 000 (2003 est). Area (excluding Derby city): 2551 sq km (985 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Ms Evans has been given a rough idea of where she will be working - the Trent area, which spans almost all of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire - but no further clues.

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At an event in Derbyshire, a key target council which is currently run by the Conservatives, Sir Keir said Labour councils would "work hand-in-hand" with the government on its plan for change, including bringing back community policing, supporting High Streets and fixing potholes.

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For Derbyshire, the only way is up and they will hope that last season's under-performing batting line-up can raise their collective game with elder statesman Wayne Madsen reinstalled as captain.

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In Division Two, another man returning to captaincy is Madsen at Derbyshire, who resumes the position nine years after stepping down from his first stint.

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Donna Carr runs Dot-teas Emporium, which also acts as a hub for people to come together for art and craft projects, in Bridge Street in Belper, Derbyshire.

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