Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell There was exit from the Derbyshire Cup for Dronfield Town at the second round stage against Pinxton FC but again it was a performance not without its merits. A 67th minute Harvey Ford strike was the only difference between the sides, who both played some excellent football despite

Plans to convert a 300-year-old Derbyshire mill complex into homes are set to be approved despite concerns over drainage and highways safety. The scheme for Lumsdale Mill, just east of Matlock, from Mark Lee, is set to be approved by Derbyshire Dales District Council at a meeting next week. If approved, some of the former

North East Derbyshire District Council has voted by a majority in favour of a proposed new ‘One Derbyshire, Two Councils’ model for the county with just two north and south councils under Government plans to scrap county, district and borough councils. The Labour-controlled council held an Extraordinary Meeting on November 3 where it debated the

Buxton suffered their first defeat in ten games as they were beaten by Southport at The Silverlands. Following an exhausting FA Cup tie that went to extra time at the weekend, manager John McGrath made six changes to his starting eleven in an effort to freshen up his side. It was the visitors who created

Alfreton Town fans are celebrating an away win for the first time in a long time. Billy Fewster’s early goal was enough to secure a 1-0 win at Chorley. It’s a first win for new Alfreton Town boss Jake Buxton who celebrated at the final whistle at Victory Park. Lewis Salmon on his 100th appearance

A Derbyshire council has agreed to a request for an Extraordinary Meeting into the on-going dispute and review over the authority’s controversial decision to withdraw an angling club’s tenancy at a popular pond and beauty spot. The Labour controlled North East Derbyshire District Council has already agreed for its withdrawn tenancy at the Wingerworth Lido

More than a dozen homes can now be built in a rural Derbyshire village after a Government inspector overturned a scheme rejected by councillors. Plans for 16 houses and two apartments have now been approved at appeal by Government inspector L N Hughes in Clifton Road, Clifton, having been rejected by Derbyshire Dales District Council

High quality accommodation and support for young care leavers in Derbyshire is set to increase thanks to a new contract awarded to Framework and Adullam Homes by Derbyshire County Council. The new contract sees the two long-standing partner organisations working together to provide high-quality accommodation in Derbyshire to help young people develop independence and prepare

UP NEXT: Buxton return to league action with a home tie against Southport on 4th November with a 19:45 kickoff. The Bucks They progressed through to the second round of the FA Cup at the weekend, beating Chatham 2-1 after extra time. Tate Campbell equalised for The Bucks in the 62nd minute after Chatham had

The regeneration of Rykneld Square has unearthed more exciting discoveries which provide a glimpse into the history of Chesterfield. Work was paused in July to allow archaeologists to begin excavations on site following the discovery of skeletal remains. Archaeological work is a key part of the planning process and is legally required when burials are