Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks ended 2025 with a bang, coming back from a 12 point deficit to defeat fierce rivals Cheshire Phoenix by 101-97. The ‘Nix stormed into a first quarter lead but saw the Sharks take the subsequent three to record a thrilling end of the
UP NEXT: Buxton return to the TSS as they face Worksop Town in their final game of the year on 30 December, with a 19:45 kick-off. The Bucks It was a 2-0 win for the Bucks on Boxing Day against local rivals Macclesfield. Johnny Johnston and George Ward secured all three points for Buxton for
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield’s 2025 ended in defeat on Monday night, with Cambridge United emerging 1-0 winners from the pair’s League Two meeting. Shane McLoughlin netted the only goal of the game on 44 minutes; a goal which would ultimately ensure Cambridge left the SMH Group Stadium with all three points.
In a statement released yesterday (27/12/25) the Gladiators confirmed that Adam Clayton has left the club by mutual consent. The news comes after a string of poor performances, particularly away from home, topped off by losing 3-0 to Ossett United on Boxing Day. Matlock find themselves 3rd in the Northern Premier League East Division, 7
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell There was derby day delight for Dronfield Town who ran out 2-0 winners against near-neighbours Swallownest FC in the post-Christmas fixture. Max Rhodes’ penalty just before half time underlined a solid opening 45 minutes for the visitors and Dronfield pushed on to see Matty Ord secure the points
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town ended 2025 on a rather negative note as they were well beaten by an Ossett United side who were, at the start of the day, potentially glancing over their shoulders towards the relegation places. The game couldn’t have got off to a much worse start as
Ashgate Hospice has confirmed that 19 roles have been made redundant across clinical and support teams including 5 inpatient unit nurses. The end-of-life care service, which employs 378 people, cited inflation, rising energy bills, and staff salaries as contributors to rising running costs. The hospice said no services would stop completely, but some would continue
Derbyshire Police asking businesses and private sellers to be vigilant to counterfeit money as they’ve seen a number of reports across the county in recent weeks. In some cases, businesses were targeted, but they have also seen reports from private sellers who have arranged to sell items via social media or a selling website. PC
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield made it three League Two victories on the spin on Boxing Day, beating Notts County 2-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Lee Bonis continued his fine personal form with his ninth goal since the start of November to open the scoring before an own goal from Notts
Chesterfield planners have voted in favour of approving the conversion of a building near the town centre into a shared property potentially for nine ‘young professionals’. Chesterfield Borough Council approved applicant Luke Edwards’s scheme at a meeting on December 22 to change a two-storey building on Saltergate, Chesterfield, previously used as an office and a