An investigation is underway following a fire at a property in Killamarsh in the early hours of this morning (Monday 13 May). Police attended Beech Crescent just after 4.35am this morning, and the fire is believed to have started from a car and spread to the building. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service dealt with the […]
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Brazilian Igor Figueiredo caused a big surprise when taking the 2024 World Seniors Snooker Championship. He defeated Jimmy White and Tony Drago in this great run to the final. His final obstacle was 1997 World Champion Ken Doherty and despite some great chances for Doherty, the Brazilian came through 5-2 to take top prize. After
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Councillor Jenny Flood has begun her term of office as Chesterfield’s 383rd Mayor, taking over the position as the borough’s civic head for the coming year. Councillor Flood was sworn in at Chesterfield Borough Council’s Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday 8 May, with a Civic Parade on Saturday 11 May. Councillor Flood’s friend and Community
A Derbyshire quarry could operate for an extra 12 years despite noise concerns in plans that have been sitting in limbo for more than six years. The plans, filed by Slinter Mining Company, would see Slinter Top Quarry, northwest of Cromford, extended by around six acres and operational for a further 12 years. Its plans
Rural Crime Team officers are working alongside the RSPB as part of an investigation into a Peregrine Falcon which was found injured at Hey Clough, off the A628 Woodhead Pass, near Crowden. The bird of prey was found on Saturday 4 April and taken to a vet, where it was discovered to have a broken
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Opposition Labour councillors are calling for Conservative-led Derbyshire County Council to reconsider its controversial decision to close ten children’s centres as part of overall saving plans to meet an estimated budget deficit for the current financial year of nearly £40m. The Conservative-controlled council’s Cabinet approved the closure of the ten children’s centres during its recent
The number 80 bus service will continue with no break in service, thanks to Derbyshire County Council providing funding and finding a new operator to take it on. There will also be a new link between Killamarsh and Sheffield for residents in that part of the county. The 80 route, which currently goes from Chesterfield,
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Enquiries have been continuing into the circumstances of a fatal shooting in Whaley Bridge. Police were called to reports of a burglary at a property in Eccles Road at around 1.20am on 1 May. At the scene a man was found to have sustained fatal gunshot wounds. He has now been formally identified as Marcus
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Matlock’s Oli Wilkes spoke to North Derbyshire Radio Sport following his success at the 2024 European Rowing Championships in Hungary in the Men’s Four Event. Oli and the team defended their title and he was delighted they came out on top again. He spoke to North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes about the
The 2024 World Seniors Snooker returns to the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield from Wednesday 8th May and North Derbyshire Radio’s Senior Sports Editor spoke to former World Champion Joe Johnson ahead of the action. Joe spoke about his famous win in Sheffield and his career as well as the World Seniors competitions.
