Councillors have raised concerns about possible neighbourhood ‘conflict’ and ‘trip hazards’ as the East Midlands Combined County Authority endorsed plans to secure over £900,000 of Government funding to help roll out on-street electric vehicle charging points under pavements for those who do not have driveways. The East Midlands Combined County Authority’s Transport and Digital Connectivity

Secondary school students across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire have been given a hands-on introduction to careers in manufacturing, property and construction during this year’s Made in Chesterfield festival. Throughout the festival, 220 young people participated in workplace visits and the innovation challenge, gaining real-world insights into opportunities available locally. Organised by Destination Chesterfield and Direct

Did you know that if someone exposes themselves to you, there’s a protective order to help you and others in the future? Indecent exposure, also known as ‘flashing’ or simply ‘exposure’, is a serious offence. This is where someone exposes themselves to cause distress. As a result, we can apply for Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)

Two sisters have had their dedication to public safety and long service commended at a ceremony where they were both awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for 20 Years’ Long Service and Good Conduct. On Thursday 23 October, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony recognising employees who have devoted 20, 30

More potential inconsistencies were evident in Matlock’s most recent game (01/11/25) as they failed to beat mid-table Dunston UTS FC on Saturday afternoon. Now I want to clarify what I mean by this, by no means was this game a BAD result as such, Dunston were 3rd in the form guide going into this encounter

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Super League Basketball Championship Braun Sheffield Sharks 76 Bristol Flyers 69 A short-handed B. Braun Sheffield Sharks dug deep for an excellent win over the in-form Bristol Flyers on Sunday afternoon. The Sharks went into the game just 8 deep following Friday’s injury to Prentiss Nixon but made

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell It was an improvement from the previous humbling against Southwell City last Tuesday but the outcome was still the same as Dronfield Town went down by 2-0 at home to Clifton All Whites. The visitors started the day in the bottom three but lifted themselves out of the

National League North: Alfreton Town 1–1 Kidderminster Harriers Alfreton Town fought back to earn a well-deserved point at the Impact Arena as they drew 1–1 with Kidderminster Harriers in an evenly matched National League North encounter. The visitors took the lead midway through the first half when Oluwatobi Sho-Silva struck for Kidderminster, finishing confidently after

Chesterfield produced a disciplined and determined display to secure their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 1–0 victory away at League One side Stevenage. The National League leaders showed resilience and tactical maturity throughout, frustrating their higher-league hosts before finding the crucial breakthrough just after the hour mark. The decisive

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Super League Basketball Championship Manchester Basketball 87 B. Braun Sheffield Sharks 75 It was by no means a Halloween horror show but the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks might be starting to think that someone is playing tricks on them. The loss of Prentiss Nixon to an ankle injury