Derbyshire

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

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

Derbyshire

/ ˈdɑːbɪˌʃɪə; -ʃə /

noun

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)

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Medics have also been required to treat players hurt during Royal Shrovetide Football, which takes place annually in Ashbourne in Derbyshire, as the Up'Ards and Down'Ards compete to move a ball to opposite ends of the town.

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Elliott, seven, moved into his new home in Matlock, Derbyshire, three months ago.

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A controlled explosion has been carried out at a park in Derbyshire after reports that ammunition had been found nearby.

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Derbyshire Police said officers were called to Elm Avenue, in Sandiacre, on Sunday over the reports of the ammunition discovery.

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She runs Kuma-San Bakehouse from her home in Darley Dale in Derbyshire, supplying businesses and baking loaves for customers to collect.

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Derby Derbyshire chair

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