A 138% increase in the number of chimney fires is prompting Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service to call on people to get their chimney swept during Chimney Fire Safety Week (30 August – 5 September 2021). Between April and June this year Firefighters attended 11 chimney fires, a 138% increase on the number of chimney […]
Get sweeping for chimney fire safety week across Derbyshire. Read More »
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has welcomed the launch of a new online tool enabling people to pinpoint public spaces where they feel most at risk of crime. StreetSafe is a three-month pilot launched by the Home Office as part of the Government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls. The new
Home Office “Street Safe” pilot to help women across Derbyshire. Read More »
Chesterfield residents are invited to come and celebrate Chesterfield’s 380th Mayor, Councillor Glenys Falconer, at a Civic Parade on Saturday 4 September. The parade will set off from the Town Hall at 10.40am and will head through the town to the Church of St Mary and All Saints (Crooked Spire) where there will be a
Chesterfield Mayor to get Civic Parade. Read More »
Spectacular large-scale projections will light up two Derbyshire landmarks in a new night-time attraction celebrating the county’s rich heritage this autumn. Visitors will be able to see Derbyshire’s heritage and history of innovation brought to life in ‘Shine A Light’ – an extravaganza of light and sound taking place on 4 dates in October against
Derbyshire County Council, the NHS, local charities and organisations in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day which is on 10 September. The effects of suicide can be far reaching and long lasting. Many people − friends, family and colleagues feel the impact. That’s why professionals, community groups, volunteers and individuals are working together to raise awareness
Raising awareness about suicide prevention in Derbyshire. Read More »
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault that left a man with a broken leg after the Derby v Nottingham Forest match at Pride Park. Following the final whistle a man was punched while on stair 60. The victim, a man in his 50s, fell and suffered the injuries. Officers are keen to speak
Man breaks leg after attack at Pride Park. Read More »
Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault in Chapel-en-le-Frith where a man suffered injuries to his face. It is reported to have happened between around 10.30pm and 11pm on Friday 27 August on Market Street, near to the Morrison’s petrol station. The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital
Man injured following alleged assault in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Read More »
North East Derbyshire District Council are looking for businesses to share their views to identify the skills needed to help them thrive and grow. The Business Skills Needs survey asks for businesses views on the skills required to support them to grow their workforce to improve productivity, increase profits and help local businesses to flourish.
Council looks to influence the training provision in North East Derbyshire. Read More »
