Plans to transform the upper floors of the former Wilko store in Chesterfield town centre into a 70-bed aparthotel are set to move forward. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee has been advised by officers to approve the proposals when they meet on Monday. The application relates to the vacant building on Vicar Lane, which has

By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town slumped to a disappointing defeat yesterday (21/02/26) and lost second place to an Emley side who were 3 points behind the hosts on the day. You’d be forgiven as a Gladiators fan for being quietly confident going into the game as the reverse fixture back in

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks split their weekend with a nine point defeat at the hands of the Bristol Flyers. The game was a nip and tuck affair that the Sharks managed to make a single possession encounter right down to the final two minutes. Bristol, who led

Chesterfield were denied what would have been a fourth win in six matches after Crawley Town struck in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at the Broadfield Stadium. The Spireites looked set to continue their strong run of form and strengthen their play-off push after Liam Mandeville’s first-half strike had put Paul Cook’s side

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A hugely dominant second half steered the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks to a comprehensive 70-92 win on the road at Caledonia Gladiators. The Sharks out-scored the Scots by a combined 53-32 in the third and fourth quarters to begin a big double-header weekend of hoops. Sharks debutant Fahro

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield extended their unbeaten run to five League Two matches on Tuesday, with Sam Curtis’ goal enough to see off Gillingham 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. The Spireites squandered the chance to pick up back-to-back wins last time out, giving up the lead to draw 1-1 with

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans to turn a long-serving former B&B into a six-person HMO directly below one of Derbyshire’s most renowned and ‘giddy’ tourist attractions have been approved. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting this month (Tuesday, February 10), councillors approved plans from Akshay and Pardeep Sobti to make

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Councillors have called for the speed limit to be lowered on a 50mph route close to a popular Derbyshire tourist attraction. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting this month (Tuesday, February 10) councillors approved expansion plans for the Knockerdown Inn, off the B5035 near Carsington Water.

Local people are invited to mark International Women’s Day by attending a free event themed around ‘women in sport’ at Chesterfield’s football Club. The Chesterfield Equality and Diversity Forum and Chesterfield FC Community Trust are hosting an event including a series of inspirational speakers to mark the occasion on Monday 9 March from 9.30am to 1pm at SMH Group

Chester left it late to claim a 1-0 win over Buxton, who had been down to ten men since the early stages. Following an altercation with Tom Davies, former Chester player Kurt Willoughby saw the visitors reduced in numbers after he kicked out at Davies. Meanwhile, early treatment was required when Sammy Robinson went down