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, …
Police search for 2 men following Newbold burglary. Read More »
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 …
Five more statues added to miner’s memorial at Markham Vale. Read More »
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 …
Regional unemployment rate remains below UK average for second successive month Read More »
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 …
Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas Market returns for 2021. Read More »
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 …
Chesterfield businesses can access support in recruiting highly-skilled graduates Read More »
Walton Hospital has become the latest site for people in Chesterfield to receive their Covid-19 vaccination, replacing the iconic Winding Wheel Theatre. Vaccinations started at Walton Hospital, on Whitecotes Lane, from Monday, September 13, with patients able to attend from 12:30 to 17:30 for first or second doses. Further clinics will also be held on …
Walton Hospital becomes latest site to open for Covid-19 vaccinations. Read More »
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 …
Let’s Talk About Abuse – Live Chat Being held by Derbyshire Police. Read More »
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 …
East Midlands Freeport reaches important milestone. Read More »
Parents of year 6 pupils living in Derbyshire can from today (Monday 13 September 2021) apply for their child’s secondary school place for September 2022. Around 8,900 year 6 primary school children – who were born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011 – have been sent information about the application process. The deadline …
Time to apply to for next year’s secondary school places across Derbyshire. Read More »
