Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town put one hand on an eighth place finish in the United Counties League Division One table with a creditable 2-2 draw at ninth-placed Pinxton FC. The contest followed a typical ‘game of two halves’ pattern with the hosts taking a 2-0 half time lead through Harvey
Buxton strengthened their playoff push with a 2-0 win over Scarborough at The Silverlands. Early on, Max Bardell created the first chance of the game, setting up Cian Coleman, but the midfielder fired wide. Soon after, the home pressure continued as Luke Brennan laid the ball into Coleman’s path in space, forcing the keeper into
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield were forced to settle for a point against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday, playing out a 1-1 draw at the SMH Group Stadium. Tom Naylor established the lead for the home side before Sam Finley levelled for Tranmere, who had earlier seen a penalty saved at 0-0. The
UP NEXT: Buxton face a huge clash this Saturday, 11th April, as they take on fellow play-off contenders Scarborough Athletic at the TSS. Kick-off is at 3pm. The Bucks On Monday Buxton won 2-1 away at Worksop Town after goals from Connor Kirby and Max Bardell. Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said: “It
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Lauren Monaghan The region’s ambulance trust’s reliance on private ambulance services has grown in a bid to help tackle patient handover delays on A&E doorsteps. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) is using 56 private ambulance service crews each day on average, new figures from February data have revealed. The
People are being encouraged to give their views and help to shape the future of the Buxton Museum and Art Gallery by taking part in a survey. The survey, which runs until Sunday 19 April 2026, aims to find out more about what current and potential visitors would like from the museum and art gallery
We have approved the Derbyshire Best Start in Life Local Plan this week, which will help families with young children across the county to flourish and grow. The Best Start in Life Plan provides an overview of how support will be designed and delivered across the whole Early Years system over the next 3 years
Today (10 April) His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has released a report following an inspection into Derbyshire Constabulary’s child protection arrangements. Following the inspection in March the force has been notified of the following area of accelerated concern: The constabulary doesn’t adequately recognise risks to children, and it doesn’t respond
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell It was everything that you’d expect a local derby to be but it was Dronfield Town who ran out 4-2 winners against near-neighbours Swallownest FC in the Easter Monday sunshine. Town struck first through full debutant Kellie Marah on 20 minutes but it was Swallownest who had the
A major literary festival founded by Queen Camilla is set to return to Chatsworth House later this year. The Queen’s Reading Room Festival will take place at the Derbyshire stately home on 19 and 20 September, following a successful debut at the venue in 2025. Originally launched at Hampton Court Palace in 2023, the festival