PIcture – Kinder Mountain Rescue Team A dedicated Peak District mountain rescuer who has spent more than five decades helping keep visitors safe has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List. John Mottram, from Buxworth near Chinley, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to mountain rescue and community service. Now aged
A Derbyshire Police officer has been removed from frontline duties after a criminal investigation was launched into allegations that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to create evidential material in a number of cases. The force confirmed that the officer is being investigated on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. No arrests have been made
Derbyshire County Council are backing organisations including The British Chambers of Commerce and Make UK as they lobby the government over concerns about new measures to reduce duty-free import volumes of steel and impose tariffs on imports above the quota. The measures, which come into force on 1 July 2026, are set to reduce duty-free
The first steps towards a long-term solution for the Doctor’s Gate landslip on the A57 Snake Pass are set to move forward this summer, as we carry out important ground investigation works. The road will be closed to all motorised traffic, between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from Monday 15 June until Friday 3 July, to
T/DCC Michelle Shooter has been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours 2026. Starting in force as police staff in the Criminal Justice Department, before becoming a Special Constable and a regular in January 1999, Michelle has served all her policing career in Derbyshire. She has received the King’s Policing Media (KPM) for her services to