Author: Naz Premji

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Bus services could be seized from private providers and put into public ownership if sufficient improvements and investment are not made, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire’s Mayor has warned. Claire Ward, Labour’s East Midlands Mayor, said continued public dismay with unreliable, irregular and inconsistent bus services, underserved areas and

Chesterfield’s landmark theatre and museum is gearing up for a relaunch later this year after its multimillion‑pound renovation – complete with a brand new name to mark the start of a fresh chapter in the building’s long history. Stephenson Memorial Hall, home to the former Pomegranate Theatre and Chesterfield Museum, will reopen as 1435 – the transformed

A record number of people laced up their walking boots to take on Ashgate Hospice’s High Peak Trail Walk this weekend – raising more than £75,000 to support palliative and end of life care across North Derbyshire. Around 721 supporters took part in this year’s event, sponsored by Darwin Forest Luxury Lodge Holidays, choosing either a 3.5, 11

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A vulnerable flood-prone neighbourhood of a North Derbyshire town where an elderly woman lost her life during Storm Babet has been selected for a £200,000 project as part of a massive Government roll-out of £1.4 billion of flood defence funding for similar schemes across the country. Derbyshire

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell   Thousands of pounds have been spent on chauffeuring services, upmarket restaurant hire, M&S food runs, and waterpark and American hotel stays for the East Midlands Mayor and their staff. Data disclosed by the East Midlands Combined Authority shows the amount of money which staff, including Labour’s

Chesterfield returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Accrington Stanley, keeping their League Two play-off hopes firmly on track. Following a midweek defeat to Oldham, Paul Cook’s side responded positively, with Will Dickson’s second-half strike proving the difference at the SMH Group Stadium. Accrington made the brighter start, with Shaun Whalley testing

Sexual assault survivors in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can be assured they will receive the highest possible standards of forensic healthcare, following the outcome of an independent national inspection. Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) are specialised medical clinics for children, young people and adults who have been sexually assaulted or raped. They provide trauma-informed care 24-hours-a-day

Two contractors have been praised for their generosity after carrying out essential groundwork free of charge to support a thriving community garden in Matlock. PJ Lilley Ltd and Hardyman & Co provided excavation and groundwork at Hurst Farm Community Garden, helping to create a base for a new shed that will support volunteers and community activities on

Chesterfield suffered a disappointing setback in their play-off push as they were beaten 3-0 by Oldham Athletic at the SMH Group Stadium. Former Spireite Kane Drummond proved the difference, scoring twice against his old club, while another ex-Chesterfield player, Mike Fondop, also got on the scoresheet in a clinical away performance. Oldham took the lead

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper The chairman of an angling club and a key campaigner behind the bid to return fishing to a Derbyshire beauty spot have both described a council decision to agree a short-term fishing licence as ‘fantastic’ after a long-running dispute. North East Derbyshire District Council originally withdrew Clay