Firefighters have received extra training to help them locate and tackle wildfires in the Peak District. Personnel from the six fire services that cover the national park have worked with rangers and landowners as part of efforts to reduce the number and severity of fires. A wildfire that started in the Goyt Valley, near Buxton
A vacant and run-down Derbyshire town centre pub is to be given a new lease of life as a short-stay overnight venue for tourists after a renovation scheme has been given the go-ahead by planners despite concerns over parking. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Committee approved a planning application from Doug Ward, of UKV3 Ltd,
The milestone represents 37.9% of the total daylight hours during the UK’s hottest summer on record Derbyshire-based Denby Pottery has today announced it has achieved 900 carbon-free hours between April and August this year, thanks to its partnership with Power-Zero, a specialist business focusing on assisting businesses to achieve their sustainability objectives through onsite renewable
A Derbyshire council’s fines for BBQs, fires and dog fouling have been compared to the “Emperor’s new clothes” with no fines issued in three years. Derbyshire Dales District Council has agreed to extend its public space protection order for another three years, following its adoption in 2022, introducing £100 fines for dog fouling, dogs off
Derbyshire County Council has reiterated it would only consider reducing numbers of staff on permanent contracts once other options had been exhausted as part of a possible review and restructuring process. The Reform-UK led authority has revealed a potential efficiency strategy which could involve reviewing and restructuring staffing after confirming its latest budget position for
A JCB pothole machine will be trialled in Derbyshire in a bid to boost the quality and longevity of road repairs across the county. The Rocester-based firm has made an agreement with Derbyshire County Council to trial one of its £200,000 Pothole Pro machines imminently, Reform leader Cllr Alan Graves has confirmed. This follows a
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Dylan Pick Photo Credit – Rebecca Bibbs The Sheffield Steelers suffered a 3-2 Overtime loss, their first of the season, against the Cardiff Devils in their second Challenge Cup game of the weekend. They headed down to the Welsh capital after a fantastic victory at home on the opening night
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Dylan Pick The Sheffield Steelers got their 2025/26 season underway with a perfect start at home taking a 5-2 victory in the Challenge Cup against the Guildford Flames. Aaron Fox’s side headed into the game as not only favourites for the match, but one of the favourites for Elite League
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield left it late to secure a share of the spoils against Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday, as the League Two sides played out a 1-1 draw at the SMH Group Stadium. MK led for over an hour via Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, but would be denied all
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent Arthur Inglis Alfreton Town’s FA Cup journey came to a disappointing end on Saturday as they were beaten 3–0 away at Spalding United in the second qualifying round. The home side were on the front foot from the start and were rewarded shortly before the break. Bart Cybulski