Annoyances and Irritations News & Updates
A female shoplifter has been arrested following a fantastic piece of teamwork by retailers in Ripley, using the ShopWatch radio alert system
- 26th February 2013
When anyone asks local people how to revive our struggling High Streets, the first thing most of them say is that there should be free parking! The Council say they can't afford to fund such a change, so the retailers in Heanor have come up with their own scheme to address the problem.
- 3rd February 2013
Ripley Reckoning is an initiative which is working towards the rejuvenation of Ripley, organisers want to give us all a voice in the future of our town.
- 18th December 2012
From Tuesday 18th December, we can all park for FREE in any of Amber Valley Borough Council's Car Parks!
- 18th December 2012
Police in Ripley are stepping up their campaign to keep festive shoppers safe.
- 29th November 2012
Please read this important announcement from our local police force following the theft of bikes from around Heanor over the last few days...
- 29th October 2012
Stay safe this Bonfire Night by following some simple steps for firework safety...
...and find out where to buy fireworks in Heanor and Ripley from registered suppliers and sellers.
As Halloween and Bonfire Night approach and we start to hear fireworks being let off outside, many people across Heanor and Ripley will be more concerned with the safety and stress levels of their pets than with enjoying the displays! We bring you some practical actions you can take to help your dogs, cats, rabbits and even horses as safe and calm as possible...
- 12th October 2012
One of the hottest topics affecting Ripley at the moment is the proposed development of Greenwich Park on Nottingham Road. Amber Valley Borough Council has now unveiled its plans for the new park and is inviting us all to have our say...
- 8th October 2012
People are always moaning these days about how run-down both Heanor and Ripley are looking, but one project is aiming to change all that, one small step at a time...