A debt-troubled Derbyshire council which is continuing to run a costly leisure centre at a huge loss has shared its on-going efforts to overcome severe financial problems with what it regards as a ‘realistic’ draft budget plan for the forthcoming financial year. Elmton-with-Creswell Parish Council was left in financial dire straits, according to a Locum
Protesters opposed to illegal immigration and counter ‘unity’ campaigners keen to defend immigrants are once again preparing to go head-to-head at a second demonstration outside a Chesterfield hotel which is housing unsettled asylum seekers. More than 600 people attended the last demonstration at the Sandpiper Hotel, on Sheffield Road, in Chesterfield, between Old Whittington and
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts is urging people to think twice before buying an e-scooter for Christmas – or risk throwing their money down the drain. As shoppers hunt for the best deals this week, the Derbyshire PCC is reminding parents and caregivers that the force has seized and disposed of over 600 e-scooters
A cash-strapped Chesterfield-based hospice being forced to slash beds from up to 21 to six with feared job losses says Government plans to support palliative and end-of-care services are welcome but they will be too late to prevent its cutbacks. Ashgate Hospice, on Ashgate Rd, at Old Brampton, in Chesterfield, which is dependent on funding
East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward joined forces with Peak District National Park Chief Executive Phil Mulligan to hear from council leaders at a packed event about the travel and transport challenges faced by their communities in Derbyshire’s Peak District and how they might be overcome. The East Midlands Combined County Authority’s mayor hosted the event
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As we mark a year since our new ‘seize first’ approach with e-scooters, we’re urging you to think twice before buying an e-scooter, as they can only be used legally on private land. In the past 12 months, officers across Derbyshire have seized more than 600 e-scooters which have been ridden illegally on public paths
National League North: Merthyr Town 6–2 Alfreton Town Alfreton Town suffered a heavy defeat on the road as Merthyr Town produced a devastating attacking display to run out 6–2 winners at Penydarren Park. Despite a brilliant start from the Reds, the hosts responded with relentless pressure and clinical finishing to take control of the game.
Buxton got another super win on the road at high flying Fylde. John McGrath’s team took the lead through Cian Coleman on 9 minutes with a lovely strike. The home side responded when Luca Thomas found the net on 25 minutes. The Bucks sealed all three points in the second half when Tate Campbell scored
League Two: Crewe Alexandra 3–3 Chesterfield In a six-goal thriller at Gresty Road, Crewe Alexandra and Chesterfield shared the points in a dramatic 3–3 draw. The Spireites twice took the lead, but Crewe showed real fight to claw themselves back — in a game that swung both ways and kept fans on the edge of