Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A huge final quarter was key as the in-form Surrey 89ers took down the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks in game one of the weekend double-header. The game was delicately poised at 59-58 heading into the final ten minutes but a big 29-19 final period in favour of the

Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has published details of her budget for 2026-27, including the amount of council tax local residents will pay towards policing and community safety. The Commissioner will present her plans to members of Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Panel at its meeting on 21 January. With a budget designed to

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper East Midlands Combined County Authority is looking to invest £3.5m over two years into supporting a feasibility study for a highways scheme to improve the busy A61 road between Chesterfield and Clay Cross. The authority will consider supporting the funding plan during a Transport and Digital Connectivity

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Reform-led Derbyshire County Council’s Leader has blamed the Labour Government for increasing cost pressures on local authorities and for introducing an increase in employer national insurance contributions as the council looks set to implement a three-year council tax rise. Council Leader, Cllr Alan Graves, outlined the council’s

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Reform-led Derbyshire County Council’s environment chief has insisted that a waste site which is being considered for closure collects the lowest amount of rubbish out of all the county’s authority tips and that the majority of people who use it are not from the county. Cllr Carol

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed the impact of extra visibility patrols and partnership initiatives in driving down anti-social behaviour as she held the force to account on its performance. In her latest Public Assurance Meeting, the Derbyshire PCC considered a report detailing the key achievements and actions being taken by the force

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town finally got their 2026 programme underway with a 1-1 home draw against Sandiacre Town. A series of postponements meant that neither side had played since December 27th and given that both teams started level on points prior to kickoff, it was perhaps no surprise that an

East Midlands’ ambulance trust is set to spend more than £36 million on new ambulances to address its “ageing” fleet of vehicles. The figure refers to the investment East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) will make in its vehicles as part of its three-year ‘Fleet Strategic Plan’. This was discussed by EMAS board officials in a

Derbyshire County Council has launched a series of public consultations to gather views on proposed changes to the way adult education is delivered across the county. The consultations follow a decision by the Reform UK-led council to close several adult education centres over the summer as part of a review of the service. The authority

Drivers Warned After Parking Crackdown in Peak District Beauty Spot Motorists visiting the Peak District have been warned to park responsibly after police took enforcement action over dangerous and obstructive parking at the weekend. Officers from Derbyshire Police’s Hope Valley beat team were called to the Mam Tor area on Saturday following reports of vehicles