Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks banished their Surrey bogey by claiming a thrilling first win of the season against the Guildford-based side. An athletic finish by eventual MVP Nick Kern Jr sent the game into overtime at 86-86 and despite the Niners going ahead by four points, the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town’s unbeaten run extended to four games with a 1-1 draw against Gedling MW on national Non-League Day. Blustery conditions meant that attractive football was difficult for both sides but it was Town who took a first half lead through Arran Bovill on 40 minutes. Gedling had
Chesterfield’s landmark theatre and museum is gearing up for a relaunch later this year after its multimillion‑pound renovation – complete with a brand new name to mark the start of a fresh chapter in the building’s long history. Stephenson Memorial Hall, home to the former Pomegranate Theatre and Chesterfield Museum, will reopen as 1435 – the transformed
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A short-handed B. Braun Sheffield Sharks ran out of steam against champions-elect London Lions with a 20 point defeat in the capital. The Sharks, without William Lee on the night, played their part in an entertaining contest but succumbed to the stacked Lions line-up as Tautvydas Sabonis’ men
A record number of people laced up their walking boots to take on Ashgate Hospice’s High Peak Trail Walk this weekend – raising more than £75,000 to support palliative and end of life care across North Derbyshire. Around 721 supporters took part in this year’s event, sponsored by Darwin Forest Luxury Lodge Holidays, choosing either a 3.5, 11
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Three wins on the trot and five in the last seven games have propelled Dronfield Town up to tenth in the UCL Division One table. The latest victory saw them defeat Sleaford Town by 3-1 at the Stonelow Stadium in a highly confident and polished display. The game
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper A vulnerable flood-prone neighbourhood of a North Derbyshire town where an elderly woman lost her life during Storm Babet has been selected for a £200,000 project as part of a massive Government roll-out of £1.4 billion of flood defence funding for similar schemes across the country. Derbyshire
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Thousands of pounds have been spent on chauffeuring services, upmarket restaurant hire, M&S food runs, and waterpark and American hotel stays for the East Midlands Mayor and their staff. Data disclosed by the East Midlands Combined Authority shows the amount of money which staff, including Labour’s
Chesterfield returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Accrington Stanley, keeping their League Two play-off hopes firmly on track. Following a midweek defeat to Oldham, Paul Cook’s side responded positively, with Will Dickson’s second-half strike proving the difference at the SMH Group Stadium. Accrington made the brighter start, with Shaun Whalley testing
Buxton picked up a convincing 3-0 victory against nine man Bedford at home. Connor Douglas attempted to spark the first real opportunity of the afternoon, slipping a pass in behind for Johnny Johnston, but the delivery carried too much weight and drifted out for a goal kick. Shortly after, Buxton captain Connor Kirby stepped up