People travelling to the Peak District are being encouraged to ditch the car and take the train. An influx of motorists has caused parking problems in recent years, with police taking enforcement action against dozens who have ignored parking restrictions and left their vehicles at the side of the road. Northern, tourist board Visit Peak
St Giles Church in Hartington could soon have its first toilet in more than 700 years, after securing new funding that brings the long‑running project within reach. The Grade II* listed medieval church – a popular stop for walkers, tourists and local community groups – is working towards a £140,000 scheme to install an accessible toilet,
Firefighters have urged people to avoid the area as they continue to tackle a blaze at a recycling centre near Eckington. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called at 19:54 BST on Saturday to a fire off Staveley Lane. The service said on Saturday evening six engines, a water carrier and a command
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council has revealed an improved financial position at the authority despite concerns from a study claiming councils are still facing external pressures and many will need to plug a combined multi-billion pound budget gap shortfall with more savings by the end of the next financial
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A North Derbyshire council has welcomed a Government-backed crackdown on illegal waste gang sites including ongoing plans with new heat maps and greater enforcement after around 100 tonnes of rubbish was illegally dumped at a derelict quarry. The Government is determined to shut down criminal gangs operating
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A poor display on the road cost Dronfield Town dearly as they went down by 4-1 at Clifton All Whites. Town never really got to grips with Clifton’s front three as Conner Randall shot the hosts into a 2-0 lead. Randall was denied a hat-trick when Lewis Naylor
Barnet’s unbeaten start to the season continued as Chesterfield battled back twice to earn a point in a dramatic six-goal thriller. The Bees took the lead just before the half-hour mark when a short corner found Tom Knowles in space on the edge of the penalty area. He made no mistake, curling a superb effort
Morecambe secured a commanding 4–0 victory over Buxton, pulling away in ruthless fashion in the second half. Both sides showed early intent, Buxton in particular settling quickly and moving the ball with confidence as they looked to impose themselves on the contest. Starting on the front foot, the Bucks
UP NEXT Buxton travel to Morecambe on Saturday 5th September 2026, with a 3pm kick-off. Last Game On Monday, Buxton rounded off the Bank Holiday weekend with a 2-1 win against Merthyr Town. Goals from Tony Weston and Will Trueman secured The Bucks’ second win in a row. https://x.com/buxton_fc/status/2094454450639298823?s=46&t=AnTZggfPOzewpACRe7Y0sw Jordan Broadbent Reflecting on the game
Chesterfield were held at home to Gillingham after a late goal rescued a point for the visitors. Josh Koroma put the home side ahead before Ronan Hale equalised just before the hour-mark. Dilan Markanday and Lee Bonis threatened for the hosts early on, the former testing Ollie Wright with a long-range effort which was saved