Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Blatchly OBE as Acting Chief Constable following Rachel Swann’s retirement. Simon Blatchly brings extensive operational and leadership experience to the role, having served as Deputy Chief Constable for Derbyshire Constabulary since 2022. During that time, he has led operational policing, performance and

Chesterfield is set to be transported back to the 1940s as one of the highlights of the town’s events calendar returns later this month. The much‑loved 1940s Market will take centre stage in the town centre again on Thursday 28 May, bringing vintage entertainment, music and family‑friendly activities between 10am and 4pm. Visitors will be

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield will go to Notts County on Friday night in need of victory after going down 1-0 in Sunday’s first leg of the League Two play-off semi-final between the pair. Jayden Luker notched the only goal of the game on 28 minutes, but not before Lee Bonis had

Chesterfield will look to take a big step towards promotion on Sunday when they host Notts County in the first leg of their League Two play-off semi-final at the SMH Group Stadium. The Spireites head into the clash in excellent form after ending the regular season with an eight-match unbeaten run. Paul Cook’s side secured

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire Reform UK councillors have been celebrating after clinching two vacant Staveley-North seats on Chesterfield Borough Council and one vacant Woodthorpe seat on Staveley Town Council in two by-elections. The two Chesterfield Borough Council Staveley-North ward seats and the single Staveley Town Council Woodthorpe ward seat, all

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper The newly-appointed Deputy Leader of Reform UK-controlled Derbyshire County Council has told how he is honoured to take on his new role as the council prepares for potential changes under Local Government Reorganisation plans with a Cabinet reshuffle. Cllr Stephen Reed was voted in as the new

Officers will be carrying out extra, targeted patrols across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales this summer in a bid to keep motorcyclists safe. We know that thousands of riders flock to the Peak District each year to enjoy the area’s stunning scenery. However we also see a high number of fatal or serious collisions

Two burglars have been jailed for targeting a number of homes and vehicles across the High Peak. Police received a series of calls relating to seven break-ins across Glossop, Chapel-En-Le-Frith and Whaley Bridge overnight on Tuesday 12 November, 2024. After forcing their way into the properties, the burglars managed to steal car keys and made

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A Derbyshire farmer is set to see their countryside glamping pod plans rejected for a third time due to a lack of public transport links to the rural site. Derbyshire Dales District Council officials have recommended that plans to build four glamping pods at the Racecourse Retreat

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks’ season came to an end with a 7 point aggregate defeat at the hands of Leicester Riders. A nervy first quarter saw the Riders overturn the Sharks three point first leg lead and the visitors pressed on to a 20 point advantage at