There are learning opportunities for everyone both online and face to face this autumn with our adult community education service. During the pandemic many of the classes offered by our adult community education service had to be moved online. This worked successfully in lots of subject areas so as the service gears up for the new […]
Bumper autumn term of courses available for adult learning in Derbyshire. Read More »
Plans to create a modern and extended customer experience at the Stephenson Memorial Hall – which houses Chesterfield’s Pomegranate Theatre, and Museum – are at the heart of a bid for almost £20m worth of Government funding submitted by Chesterfield Borough Council. The council’s bid to the Levelling Up Fund makes the case for an
A Chesterfield electrical wholesaler has launched a new initiative to help fellow businesses in the town improve their sustainability, by offering a lamp recycling service. Recon Electrical is providing firms with a free drop-off point to safely dispose of and recycle their old lamps. The recycling bin will be located in the Recon Electrical trade
Recon Electrical launches free lamp recycling initiative for businesses in Chesterfield. Read More »
An initiative which has been providing activities, food and support to young people and families in need has been praised by a local MP, alongside receiving regional TV coverage. Lee Rowley, MP for North East Derbyshire, recently visited Camp Inspire, the innovative programme delivered by Chesterfield FC Community Trust at Parkside Community School. Camp Inspire
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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after allegedly travelling back from the south-west under the influence of Class A drugs. The 26-year-old from Alfreton was stopped by officers yesterday afternoon (25 August) at J28 of the M1, after they were given reason to believe she was driving under the influence. The
Woman arrested for drug offence on M1 in North Derbyshire. Read More »
Derbyshire Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses as part of investigations into an incident of arson at a business premises in Chesterfield. The fire is understood to have started at around 12.15am on 12 August when several hot tubs were set ablaze at the premises in Stand Park industrial Estate, Sheffield Road. The fire,
Investigations continue into Hot Tub business arson attack in Chesterfield. Read More »
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an assault in Shirebrook. Officers were called to Chestnut Drive just before 7am on 11 August to reports of an assault taking place. At the scene Alan Youd was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Sadly, the 69-year-old died in hospital
Murder investigation launched after man dies following assault in Shirebrook. Read More »
Derbyshire Police would like to hear from anyone who may have information about an attempted robbery which happened in Brimington on Saturday. At around 3pm, a 37-year-old man went to withdraw cash from an ATM outside the Co-op store in High Street. Shortly after this he was approached by a man who threatened him and
Police appeal for witnesses after Chesterfield robbery. Read More »
A teenage boy has sadly died over the weekend following an incident in the canal at Staveley. East Midlands Ambulance Service alerted police to reports of a 14-year-old who had got into difficulty in the canal near to Mill Green just before 4.50pm on Wednesday 18 August. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service attended and helped
Boy dies following water incident in Staveley. Read More »
Derbyshire’s first ever community-managed library is to open its doors this weekend. From this Saturday (21 August 2021) Circularity Association will take over the running of our library in Woodville, near Swadlincote. The library will be renamed Woodville Community Managed Library and the group have already announced they are to extend opening hours. Group members
First ever community run library to open doors in Derbyshire. Read More »
