Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending inappropriate sexual texts to another. The acting sergeant, who has not been named for medical reasons, kissed a member of staff – named only as PC B – inside a station

CHESTERFIELD’s first padel club is set to open – and players can try the sport for free. Atmos Padel will open on Saturday August 22, following a £350k investment to breathe life into the former Queen’s Park Tennis Club, which has stood unused for six years. Atmos Padel will offer four state-of-the-art outdoor doubles courts

A state-of-the-art rail innovation and training centre in Barrow Hill has been officially opened and is ready to welcome businesses, researchers and learners. The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe) is a flagship destination for the rail industry offering modern classrooms and training areas, specialist research and development facilities including a digital laboratory, and high-quality commercial

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town’s opening game of the 2026-27 United Counties League Division One season drew a thrilling seven goals but unfortunately, the North Derbyshire side went down at league newcomers Cotgrave FC by 4-3. Last season’s Notts Senior League champions went ahead through Leo Almond on 11 minutes before

North Derbyshire Radio’s Joshua Smith is at Tramlines 2026 Hear his interviews here. Here is Joshua with Vanessa Carlton Here is Joshua Smith with James from Starsailor   Here is Joshua Smith with Inspiral Carpets    

Tour de France Femmes generic image. Image from A.S.O & Pauline Ballet via the EMCCA Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell An international cycling race coming to Derbyshire next year could leave a multi-million-pound economic “legacy”, it is hoped. The Tour de France Femmes, a women’s international cycling race, will host its “Grand

Homesford Tea Room on the A6 near Cromford. Image from Google Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A Derbyshire tearoom has been turned into a ‘biker meetup’ and compared to a ‘race track’, with revving engines and urinating customers, neighbours have claimed. Derbyshire Dales District Council is holding a licensing hearing on Monday,

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire councillors have united to help establish the county and region as a greater global base and destination for worldwide movies and television to boost jobs, economic growth and the arts. Reform-controlled Derbyshire County Council voted with opposition party councillors in favour of Cllr Sarah Reaney’s motion

Buxton continued their pre-season preparations with a convincing 2-0 victory over Scunthorpe United, with goals from Connor Kirby and Finn Cousin-Dawson securing the win. The Bucks created the first opening of the match when Connor Kirby latched onto a knockdown before seeing his effort deflected behind for the first corner of the game. The home

Buxton Methodist Church, On Chapel Street, Buxton, Taken By Ldr Jon Cooper Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire planners have approved a scheme to convert a former residential nursing home into 13 apartments after controversially agreeing to withdraw previous requests for at least three affordable homes with the development and financial contributions