The antisemitic graffiti was daubed at the top of the steps between Henry Street and the town’s railway station while racist graffiti targeting black people was found beside a public footpath off Quarry Close. Damien Greenhalgh, deputy leader of High Peak Borough Council, condemned the “vile and disgusting acts”. Derbyshire Jewish Community said the graffiti

Members of a drugs gang who peddled heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine between Derbyshire and Lancashire have been jailed for a combined total of more than 33 years. Officers identified the JJ Line – a county line drug dealing operation – to supply Class A drugs between Salford and Buxton between November 2023 and August

More local families are set to move into brand-new, affordable, and energy-efficient homes in Middlecroft and Staveley — as Chesterfield Borough Council continues to expand and strengthen its housing supply across the borough. Earlier this year, the council handed over the keys to local residents for four bungalows on Ringwood Avenue and Court Place, and

As the festive season approaches, St John Ambulance shares essential first aid tips to ensure a safe and joyous time. St John Ambulance Associate Clinical Director, Sue Hampshire, said: “The festive period is a joyful time and St John Ambulance wants everyone to enjoy themselves wherever they are. However, we also want everyone to stay

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks quest for the best runners-up slot in the SLB Trophy semi-finals came to an end as they fell 3 points short of their victory target. The Sharks looked to be cruising into the semis having led by as many as 30 at the

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The points were shared at the Stonelow Stadium as North East Derbyshire’s Dronfield Town drew 1-1 with Bolsover and District’s Shirebrook Town. It was a scrappy and derby-like affair throughout with Dronfield taking a first half lead through Arthur Pashley. Credit to Shirebrook however, who remained competitive during

Buxton ended up with a point on the road in the National League North at Spennymoor Town. Josh Smith gave Buxton the lead on 51 minutes before Spennymoor levelled through Glen Taylor from the penalty spot. Rob Ramshaw then gave Spennymoor Town the lead on 80 minutes and the home side were in front until

Jake Buxton’s Alfreton Town were knocked out of the FA Trophy after a penalty shootout at Alvechurch. Mark Beck on 9 minutes and Bayley McCann on 13 minutes gave the home side a 2-0 lead but Alfreton fought back and levelled through Jonny Ngandu on 57 minutes and Emmanuel Illesanmi on 66 minutes. The game

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield marked their final home game before Christmas with a 3-1 victory over Barnet in Saturday’s League Two meeting. A first half Lee Bonis brace established a cushion which Liam Mandeville would restore late on, but not before a significant spell of Bees pressure prompted by a goal

East Midlands Railway (EMR) said the new timetables, which come into force on Sunday, would add thousands of seats each day and allow more trains to stop at under-served stations. However some passengers on the 07:11 weekday service from Matlock to Nottingham, which runs via Derby, said a decision to make the departure 30 minutes later