Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to oppose the development of large-scale solar-panel farms and battery energy storage systems on greenfield sites in the county in what it claims is a bid to protect the area’s countryside and food security. Council Leader Alan Graves’ motion was approved during the Reform UK-led authority’s Full

Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts was on hand to greet 60 new recruits to Derbyshire Constabulary during their training at Ripley Headquarters. The new officers will initially work within response policing, attending 999 calls and working alongside colleagues, including our Safer Neighbourhood Teams, to ensure our communities continue to be a safe place

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith Chesterfield’s chances of progression through Group H (Northern Section) of the Vertu Trophy were given a boost on Tuesday, as they beat Burton Albion 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. Lee Bonis came off the bench to grab the only goal of the game and maintain home hopes

North East Derbyshire District Council has set a date for a public meeting to reconsider reinstating a fishing club’s licence as part of a controversial terminated tenancy arrangement at a popular pond. The Labour controlled-council agreed last month for its withdrawn tenancy at the Wingerworth Lido for tenants Clay Cross Angling Association to be reconsidered

A Derbyshire village library will be closed for six months due to dust and noise disruption from a neighbouring school rebuild. Somercotes Library in Bank Street, Somercotes, shares the same site as Somerlea Junior School which is being almost entirely demolished and rebuilt. The Department for Education redevelopment scheme for Somerlea, which will increase the

A former Derbyshire massage parlour will become an eight-person bedsit despite concerns over noise, disruption and concerns future occupants will be living in a “prison”-like home. The former Ceasers sauna and massage parlour on the corner of High Street and Hillcrest Drive in Codnor, opposite Tesco Express, will now become an eight-bed house in multiple

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Sunday 5th October 2025 Super League Basketball Championship B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 77 Caledonia Gladiators 71 It feels like they are battling against adversity at the moment but the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks dug deep to keep Caledonia Gladiators at arms length and claim another Super League Basketball

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town served up another helping of UCL Cup drama but sadly exited the competition following a penalty shootout against Nuneaton Town. The Derbyshire side took a first minute lead against the runaway Premier South division leaders through Arran Bovill and held firm until Nuneaton’s leading scorer Kyle

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith JACK HAT-TRICK INFLICTS PAYNE UPON CHESTERFIELD IN CRUSHING COLCHESTER DEFEAT Chesterfield left their visit to Colchester United rather stunned, with a Jack Payne hat-trick forming part of a 6-2 thrashing in Saturday’s League Two fixture. Payne’s treble was supplemented by a Harry Anderson brace and Kyreece Lisbie goal,

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Elliot Steadman In harsh conditions at the Silverlands Buxton picked up a 1-0 victory over Darlington. Buxton began brightly, applying early pressure with a series of crosses that forced the visitors to clear behind for corners. From the second delivery, Max Bardell rose highest but couldn’t steer his header on