Chesterfield will look to take a big step towards promotion on Sunday when they host Notts County in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final at the SMH Group Stadium. The Spireites head into the clash in excellent form after ending the regular season with an eight-match unbeaten run. Paul Cook’s side secured

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire Reform UK councillors have been celebrating after clinching two vacant Staveley-North seats on Chesterfield Borough Council and one vacant Woodthorpe seat on Staveley Town Council in two by-elections. The two Chesterfield Borough Council Staveley-North ward seats and the single Staveley Town Council Woodthorpe ward seat, all

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper The newly-appointed Deputy Leader of Reform UK-controlled Derbyshire County Council has told how he is honoured to take on his new role as the council prepares for potential changes under Local Government Reorganisation plans with a Cabinet reshuffle. Cllr Stephen Reed was voted in as the new

Officers will be carrying out extra, targeted patrols across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales this summer in a bid to keep motorcyclists safe. We know that thousands of riders flock to the Peak District each year to enjoy the area’s stunning scenery. However we also see a high number of fatal or serious collisions

Two burglars have been jailed for targeting a number of homes and vehicles across the High Peak. Police received a series of calls relating to seven break-ins across Glossop, Chapel-En-Le-Frith and Whaley Bridge overnight on Tuesday 12 November, 2024. After forcing their way into the properties, the burglars managed to steal car keys and made

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A Derbyshire farmer is set to see their countryside glamping pod plans rejected for a third time due to a lack of public transport links to the rural site. Derbyshire Dales District Council officials have recommended that plans to build four glamping pods at the Racecourse Retreat

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks’ season came to an end with a 7 point aggregate defeat at the hands of Leicester Riders. A nervy first quarter saw the Riders overturn the Sharks three point first leg lead and the visitors pressed on to a 20 point advantage at

Chesterfield secured their place in the League Two play-offs with a crucial 2-1 victory over Swindon Town in a high-stakes clash at the County Ground. The Spireites knew a win would seal a top-seven finish, and despite an early scare, they delivered when it mattered most. Dilan Markanday proved to be the hero, netting the

Buxton’s season came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat to South Shields in the play-off semi-final. Early on, South Shields nearly found themselves through on goal when Paul Blackett latched onto a loose pass back from Kieran Burton, but the Buxton goalkeeper was alert and raced out to clear the danger. After ten

UP NEXT: Buxton will travel north to face South Shields in the semi-finals of the National League North playoffs with a 4pm kick-off on 2nd May 2026. The Bucks On Tuesday, the Bucks advanced to this round with a 4-2 victory over Scarborough. A brace from Coleman, alongside second-half goals from Brennan and Mee, secured