St Giles Church in Hartington could soon have its first toilet in more than 700 years, after securing new funding that brings the long‑running project within reach. The Grade II* listed medieval church – a popular stop for walkers, tourists and local community groups – is working towards a £140,000 scheme to install an accessible toilet,
Firefighters have urged people to avoid the area as they continue to tackle a blaze at a recycling centre near Eckington. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 19:54 BST on Saturday to a fire off Staveley Lane. The service said on Saturday evening six engines, a water carrier and a command
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council has revealed an improved financial position at the authority despite concerns from a study claiming councils are still facing external pressures and many will need to plug a combined multi-billion pound budget gap shortfall with more savings by the end of the next financial
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A North Derbyshire council has welcomed a Government-backed crackdown on illegal waste gang sites including ongoing plans with new heat maps and greater enforcement after around 100 tonnes of rubbish was illegally dumped at a derelict quarry. The Government is determined to shut down criminal gangs operating
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A poor display on the road cost Dronfield Town dearly as they went down by 4-1 at Clifton All Whites. Town never really got to grips with Clifton’s front three as Conner Randall shot the hosts into a 2-0 lead. Randall was denied a hat-trick when Lewis Naylor