September 2021

Derbyshire Police have released images of 2 men they are looking for and would like to speak to about a burglary in Chesterfield It happened sometime between midnight and 7.45am on Monday 13 September 2021 at a house in Pearson Croft, Upper Newbold. The burglars gained entry via an insecure door. Two mobile phones, Fitbit, […]

Five new statues have been added to the ‘Walking Together’ mining memorial at our Markham Vale Business Park, commemorating miners who tragically lost their lives in 3 major disasters at Markham Colliery. The ‘Walking Together’ memorial trail by Artist Stephen Broadbent symbolises a miner’s journey to the pit and back and represents the men who

Unemployment in the East Midlands has grown slightly – but remains below the national average, according to the latest figures. The region’s unemployment rate for the period between May and July 2021 was 4.4%, up by 0.1% compared to between April and June, the Office for National Statistics’ latest regional labour market report revealed. But

A popular virtual Christmas market showcasing some of Derbyshire’s best creatives, artisans and producers will return from this November. Following the success of the first virtual Peak District & Derbyshire Christmas Market last year, traders will once again be given the opportunity to showcase and sell their products to thousands of potential customers. Marketing Peak

An organisation which has created more than 20 world-class athletes, including 10 Olympians and Paralympians who competed in Tokyo this year, has launched a new scheme aimed at improving leadership within local businesses. Derbyshire Institute of Sport is offering to give firms in our area the same performance psychology tools and techniques they use in

Businesses looking to benefit from graduate talent, that already employ less than 250 people, can access free, tailored recruitment, talent matching, training and funding support through RISE. RISE is delivered in partnership with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield and is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund as part

Wednesday afternoon between 1-2pm, Derbyshire Police will be holding a live chat where you can come and talk to them about abuse. Abuse can take many different forms. If you or someone you know is suffering, come and ask us for help or advice. A team of detectives along with support workers from the Elm

Plans for the UK’s only inland freeport have taken a major step forward after an outline business case was submitted to the Government. The document is part of the process that Government has designed to make all of the planned freeports in England operational as soon as possible and builds on the success of the