A Derbyshire County Councillor insists he is not racist and he has no regrets about a speech in which he stated that UK citizens should be prioritised over illegal immigrants. Cllr Stephen Reed, of the Reform UK-led administration, was responding to a question at a recent council meeting, at County Hall, in Matlock, from a
Campaigners are urging Derbyshire County Council not to sell or close another threatened elderly care home after the authority’s plans to sell eight homes fell through leaving them in danger of being closed down. The former Conservative-controlled council originally agreed to sell nine care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit after it argued
A Reform-run Derbyshire council is set to spend £5 million on hiring private companies to investigate how it can save millions of pounds, including potential job cuts. Derbyshire County Council, run by Reform UK, is set to spend £5 million on assessing potential changes which can be made to its operating model and a “large-scale
A play area in Hasland is ready to welcome local families following a complete transformation. Heather Vale Play Area has been upgraded with new equipment that is designed to suit children from ages three to twelve. It includes a toddler play unit with steps, slides and a mini climbing net, agility equipment for older children
Derbyshire Police have released CCTV of two men they would like to speak to in relation to numerous assaults in Chesterfield. The incident involved fighting in the street and happened in Holywell Street between 6am and 6.25am on Sunday 2 November. One man was left unconscious after being punched and kicked and another man was glassed
The antisemitic graffiti was daubed at the top of the steps between Henry Street and the town’s railway station while racist graffiti targeting black people was found beside a public footpath off Quarry Close. Damien Greenhalgh, deputy leader of High Peak Borough Council, condemned the “vile and disgusting acts”. Derbyshire Jewish Community said the graffiti
Members of a drugs gang who peddled heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine between Derbyshire and Lancashire have been jailed for a combined total of more than 33 years. Officers identified the JJ Line – a county line drug dealing operation – to supply Class A drugs between Salford and Buxton between November 2023 and August
More local families are set to move into brand-new, affordable, and energy-efficient homes in Middlecroft and Staveley — as Chesterfield Borough Council continues to expand and strengthen its housing supply across the borough. Earlier this year, the council handed over the keys to local residents for four bungalows on Ringwood Avenue and Court Place, and
As the festive season approaches, St John Ambulance shares essential first aid tips to ensure a safe and joyous time. St John Ambulance Associate Clinical Director, Sue Hampshire, said: “The festive period is a joyful time and St John Ambulance wants everyone to enjoy themselves wherever they are. However, we also want everyone to stay
Buxton ended up with a point on the road in the National League North at Spennymoor Town. Josh Smith gave Buxton the lead on 51 minutes before Spennymoor levelled through Glen Taylor from the penalty spot. Rob Ramshaw then gave Spennymoor Town the lead on 80 minutes and the home side were in front until