Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield’s hopes of securing promotion from League Two were dealt a significant blow on Sunday as they were beaten 2-0 by Walsall in the first leg of their play-off semi-final. First-half goals from Taylor Allen and Alfie Chang (the former coming from the penalty spot)
Aaron Canavan produced another fine Crucible display to beat Dominic Dale in the semi finals of the World Seniors Snooker Championship. Dale was in great form getting a century break on the way to a 5-2 lead but Canavan staged a great fightback to seal a 6-5 victory in another Crucible classic. Aaron spoke to
A new Reform UK Derbyshire county councillor has claimed the authority is “six months from bankruptcy” and that the party has “inherited an empire of dirt”. Cllr Dan Price, newly appointed Reform councillor for Ilkeston North on Derbyshire County Council, made the comments on Facebook on Friday, May 2, following the outcome of the election
Alfie Burden is through to the final of the World Seniors Snooker Championship after a comfortable semi final success over Hassan Kerde. Burden beat the Australian 6-2 in a one sided last four clash.
Hasan Kerde and Aaron Canavan both sealed their spots in the last four of the World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible. Australian Kerde beat South Africa’s Charl Jonke 4 frames to 2. Meanwhile Aaron Canavan defeated Wayne Townsend 4-2 in a late night finish on Friday evening. They join Dominic Dale and Alfie Burden
A major family holiday park attraction could be built in Derbyshire and create up to 500 jobs. US leisure operator Great Wolf Resorts wants to build a 500-bedroom hotel, indoor water park, conference facilities and varied leisure facilities on the outskirts of Clowne. Plans for the land off the A619/Gapsick Lane junction also include mini-golf,
The opening date of a new leisure centre in Derbyshire has been confirmed. North East Derbyshire District Council has announced Clay Cross Active will open to the public on 18 June. The new building, which has replaced the Sharley Park Leisure Centre in Market Street, was originally planned to open last winter, but was delayed
It's now 30 years since Darley Dale's Nigel Bond reached the World Snooker Championship Final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Bond lost to Stephen Hendry who dominated the sport in the 90's. Nigel spoke exclusively to North Derbyshire Radio about that run to the final, his reflections on his professional career, what he's up
Alfie Burdon is through to the semi finals of the World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible. In another classic he beat Tony Drago 4 frames to 3 in a game where he was 3-0 down at one stage. He spoke to North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes after his win.
Dominic Dale is through to the last four at the World Seniors Snooker Championship at the Crucible. He beat Joe Perry 4 frames to 1 and that included a superb century break (128) Following the win he spoke to North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes