By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio. Photo Credit – Michael South Photography Matlock Town cruised to a very impressive victory to kick off a 48-hour double-header across the Easter bank holiday weekend. The game got off to a very fast paced start as the Gladiators had their first real chance after just 5 minutes.

A major engineering project has taken place in Matlock, with a 60-tonne bridge successfully installed over the River Derwent. Water company Severn Trent used a large crane to lift the 36.6-metre structure into place, linking access to the town’s sewage treatment works. The complex operation took around two hours to complete, following three years of

A new council plan outlining priorities for Derbyshire over the next three years has officially been launched. The strategy, which runs until 2029, sets out a shift in direction with a focus on delivering core services, reducing bureaucracy and improving efficiency across the county. Approved earlier this year, the plan aims to provide a clearer

Derbyshire County Council’s work to support children and families has been praised by Ofsted following its latest annual review. Inspectors highlighted strong leadership, effective partnership working and a clear focus on improving the lives of children and young people across the county. The feedback came after a routine engagement meeting between senior leaders from children’s

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A planned new Derbyshire village containing thousands of homes is moving ahead, with the potential of more villages already touted. Over the past few months Derbyshire Dales District Council has been making baby steps towards a new housing plan outlining space for 580 homes to be built

Plans to transform public transport in the Peak District have been given the go-ahead, with a £6 million pilot scheme set to create a more reliable, joined-up network across the Hope Valley. The project aims to introduce a Swiss-style system, designed to better connect buses and trains with regular, clock-face timetables – making travel easier,

Macclesfield secured a 4-2 victory over Buxton on Easter Friday at the Silverlands. Buxton made the perfect start, taking the lead inside six minutes. Cian Coleman collected the ball on the edge of the box and curled a precise effort into the far corner to make it 1-0. However, the visitors responded quickly to draw

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield moved back into the League Two play-off places on Good Friday, beating Cheltenham Town 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. The Spireites returned to action after an extended 13-day break looking to build on the 1-0 victory recorded at Accrington Stanley last time out; a result secured

UP NEXT: Buxton are looking for their sixth win in a row as they face Macclesfield on Good Friday, with a 3pm kick-off. The Bucks Last weekend, Buxton won 2–0 away at Hereford, thanks to goals from George Ward and Jesurun Uchegbulam. Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said: “The clean sheet today is

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Five unbeaten and just two defeats in the last nine games, whichever superlative you choose, Dronfield Town’s 2-0 win away at Southwell City was another impressive display in a growing series of excellent performances. Callum Mawbey’s 24th minute header set the ball rolling and with Luke Walker’s calm