Matlock Mercury
- Address: 24 Bakewell Road, Matlock, Derbyshire
- Phone: 01629 582432
- Frequency: Weekly
What we have written about Matlock Mercury
June 25, 2007
Last-minute death row appeal fails
International support for a death row convict in America, including an appeal from UK journalist Don Hale, failed to persuade the authorities to overturn his…
June 25, 2007
UK journalist's mercy plea for US death row convict
Campaigning journalist Don Hale faced the ultimate challenge when he was asked to appeal for clemency for a convicted killer – facing a lethal injection…
June 25, 2007
Former editor lends a hand to Bury FC
Former Bury FC player Don Hale has responded to an appeal to help save the cash-strapped club – by offering some of the profits of…
June 25, 2007
Where are they now?Gerry Kreibich
Gerry Kreibich, formerly lecturer in charge of journalism courses at Sheffield’s Richmond College (later Stradbroke College) for about 10 years, now describes himself as a…
June 25, 2007
Hale addresses MPs on justice
Journalist Don Hale has spoken to MPs about his experience with the criminal justice system. He addressed the House of Commons Select Committee while he…
June 25, 2007
Major push as new evidence is published
In a busy week for former newspaper editor Don Hale, the author has been on the road to promote his book Town Without Pity and…
June 25, 2007
New editor in the Matlock hot seat
A new editor has taken the hot seat at the Matlock Mercury following the departure of Don Hale last August. Amanda Hatfield took up the…
June 25, 2007
News in brief
Former Matlock Mercury editor Don hale will be pitting his wits against a range of celebrities as he faces the “queen of mean” Ann Robinson…
June 25, 2007
Book will chronicle Hale investigation
The seven-year saga of a journalist’s bid to bring justice for Stephen Downing will be chronicled in a new book to be launched next month….
June 25, 2007
Case closed for Matlock Mercury?
For the Matlock Mercury, the final piece of the jigsaw came together this week when Stephen Downing’s murder conviction was quashed by the Court of…
June 25, 2007
Second award for Don Hale
Readers of the Observer newspaper have chosen Matlock Mercury editor Don Hale as their man of the year. Mr Hale, (48), has been handed the…
June 25, 2007
New MD at Derbyshire papers
Johnston Press has appointed its youngest managing director to head operations in North Derbyshire. Nick Mills has taken on the role at Wilfred Edmunds Ltd,…
June 25, 2007
Appeal hearing date for Downing – one year on
A man who spent more than 27 years in prison for a murder he claims he did not commit will get his appeal hearing in…
June 25, 2007
Journalist Don makes a footballing comeback
Former Matlock Mercury editor and ex-professional soccer player Don Hale has signed a one-off deal for the great Dutch football legend Johann Cruyff. But Don,…
June 25, 2007
More TV dates for Hale
You just can’t keep a good man down! Just days after quitting his post at the Matlock Mercury and securing a new position at the…
