An amber rain warning has been declared by the Met Office across the East Midlands. There are 25 flood alerts currently in place across the region, and one flood warning, which is more severe. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has urged the public to take extra precautions as a result of
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Super League Basketball Championship Newcastle Eagles 95 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 99 The resilient B. Braun Sheffield Sharks claimed their third win in a row with some fourth quarter heroics at Newcastle Eagles. Down by eight at the end of the third period, the Sharks produced a 13-2
Prepare for the whole family to be entertained at the Chesterfield Christmas Lights Switch On event. Taking place on 23 November, there will be entertainment, much of which is free of charge, taking place from 12noon. The planned entertainment is once again expected to attract thousands of visitors to Chesterfield. There will be entertainment in
National League North: Bedford Town 3–0 Buxton Buxton endured a difficult evening in the National League North as they fell to a 3–0 defeat away at Bedford Town. Despite a competitive first-half display, John McGrath’s side were undone by three second-half goals as the hosts took full control after the break. After a goalless opening
National League North: Alfreton Town 2–1 Spennymoor Town Alfreton Town produced a dramatic late comeback to seal a 2–1 victory over Spennymoor Town at the Impact Arena on Tuesday evening. It looked like being a difficult evening for the Reds when Glen Taylor put Spennymoor ahead just before half-time, converting in the 43rd minute after
The proposed permanent or temporary Traveller site in New Road, Middleton-by-Wirksworth, next to the cemetery. Image from Google. A Derbyshire council is pursuing two potential permanent Traveller sites while discussions over a third are being reignited in hopes to end 12 years of failed attempts. Derbyshire Dales District Council remains in pursuit of its years-long
Derbyshire County Council’s new Reform UK administration which has been put under pressure to outline its progress after only six months in power has compiled a portfolio of its latest achievements with Leader Alan Graves claiming these are set to deliver over £53million in savings. Cllr Graves hosted an unprecedented meeting on November 10, at
Chesterfield advanced in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday night, with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool Under 21s ultimately enough to qualify from their group despite losing a subsequent penalty shoot-out. Goals from Bailey Hobson and Dylan Duffy were cancelled out by a Kaide Gordon double as the young Reds rallied from 2-0 down to claim
Buxton suffered their third consecutive defeat as they were beaten 3-0 by Bedford Town. George Ward picked up an early yellow card following a strong tackle on the halfway line. After a quiet start to the game, The Bucks began to take control of possession, moving the ball around neatly. The visitors’ first corner of
A vital community charity that has helped poverty-stricken residents including homeless people for 17 years is being forced to shut down after a long struggle to secure funding for its survival. The Freedom Community Project based at St Bernadette’s Centre, on High Street, Bolsover, has been supported by Bolsover District Council and was founded in