Buxton suffered a defeat in Norfolk after a first-half penalty proved decisive, with King’s Lynn winning 1-0. Starting brightly, Buxton created an early opportunity when Owen Devonport drove forward and sent a low shot into the goalkeeper’s hands within the first two minutes. Managing possession well, The Bucks had to wait until the 14th
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town have today confirmed the appointment of a new management team, following the stepping down of Lewis Duckmanton and assistant Sam Hird on Saturday evening. It was announced today (09/10/2026) that the Gladiators have appointed Nathan Haslam as manager and Pav Singh as his assistant. Nathan Haslam
Plans to revitalise Staveley town centre are receiving a further funding boost after the Staveley Town Deal Board agreed additional investment – to improve the area’s appeal for residents, visitors and businesses. Around £60,000 that has been returned to the Town Deal programme because projects have been delivered under budget, will be reinvested to support
UP NEXT Buxton return to league action as they travel to face King’s Lynn Town on 10th October 2026, with kick-off at 3pm Last Game The Bucks were knocked out of the FA Cup by South Shields last weekend after a 2-0 defeat. https://x.com/buxton_fc/status/2106412812407013483?s=46&t=AnTZggfPOzewpACRe7Y0sw Ben Grist Following the end of his loan spell, Ben Grist
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans to install an inflatable obstacle course on a popular Derbyshire reservoir have been submitted. The plans, submitted to Derbyshire Dales District Council, would see the inflatable obstacle course installed on Carsington Water, a popular reservoir near Wirksworth. Aqua Park Carsington Ltd has submitted the plans, for
By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Photo Credit – Michael South Photography Matlock Town successfully silenced all the off-field negativity this evening (06/10/26) as they defeated play-off chasing Heaton Stannington 3-0 at the Proctor Cars Stadium. Before a ball was kicked, the club had been rocked by off field issues and abusive fans that
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A 21-mile pipeline could be built that channels water from a Derbyshire reservoir to a treatment works in Staffordshire. The planned scheme, from Severn Trent Water, would see “raw” untreated water moved from Carsington Water, near Wirksworth in Derbyshire, to its Tittesworth Reservoir treatment works near Leek
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Chesterfield Borough Council’s opposition Liberal Democrats have accused the Labour-led council of wasting money over its ownership and management of a struggling indoor shopping centre. The Pavements complex, between New Beetwell Street and Market Place, in Chesterfield town centre, currently has a significant number of empty units
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper East Midlands Combined County Authority insists it has agreed measures to protect key bus services and is working to secure replacements after a commercial operator announced that it is due to cut or withdraw a wide range of services affecting Chesterfield and Staveley. Stagecoach Yorkshire announced it
Chesterfield is set to kickstart the festive season in style with a weekend packed full of Christmas cheer, as the town centre hosts its annual Christmas Lights Switch-On alongside a brand-new Christmas Market. Running from 20 to 22 November, the Christmas Market is a new event that has been added to the calendar for 2026