Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A Derbyshire farmer is set to see their countryside glamping pod plans rejected for a third time due to a lack of public transport links to the rural site. Derbyshire Dales District Council officials have recommended that plans to build four glamping pods at the Racecourse Retreat
Chesterfield secured their place in the League Two play-offs with a crucial 2-1 victory over Swindon Town in a high-stakes clash at the County Ground. The Spireites knew a win would seal a top-seven finish, and despite an early scare, they delivered when it mattered most. Dilan Markanday proved to be the hero, netting the
Matlock Town FC have confirmed the appointment of Graham Drury as their new manager ahead of the 2026/27 season. Drury arrives at the Proctor Cars Stadium following a successful and lengthy association with Stamford AFC, where he spent a decade across three spells. His departure from the Daniels was agreed by mutual consent. A proven
Crews are tackling a wildfire affecting a large area of moorland near a well-known driving route through the Peak District. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was informed of the fire on Thursday evening, and said at 11:30 BST on Friday there were nine fire crews in attendance. The fire service said there was a “significant
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Chesterfield Borough Council has reached a new agreement for its popular annual Festival of Cricket with Derbyshire County Cricket Club to continue for yet another five years. The council’s Cabinet approved the agreement at a meeting on April 28 involving Derbyshire County Cricket Club Ltd for the
Chesterfield Borough Council has published its Climate Change Delivery Plan for 2026 to 2028, outlining the key actions the authority will take over the next two years to cut carbon emissions, support climate resilience, and prepare for the transition to a new unitary council in 2028. The council is committed to creating a greener Chesterfield
Pictures – Dom Webb – Campaigner Pictures – Great Wolf Lodge Water Park A campaigner has requested that a controversial scheme for a huge Derbyshire water park resort near a massive housing scheme be considered by the Government’s Secretary of State for housing and communities instead of a council planning committee. Great Lakes UK and
Police have released CCTV of two men we are tracing in relation to an assault in Chesterfield. The incident happened when a man was walking along New Beetwell Street at about 5pm on Friday 24 April when he was attacked by two other men. The assault happened at the bottom of Chesterfield Library steps near
The family of a teenager who lost her life in a collision have paid tribute to her as an ‘outgoing young girl, full of life’. Summer was a passenger in a Vauxhall Corsa which left the road and was in collision with a tree in Sutton Lane, Sutton Scarsdale on Sunday 19 April. The 17-year-old
Image – Google Street View A North Derbyshire man says Chesterfield Royal Hospital continually discriminates against disabled people – and he’s just settled two lawsuits against them for it, winning payouts of around £20,000. Daniel Birch from Chesterfield is registered blind, and has a condition that makes loud noises distressing to hear. He says the