The Entrance Way Off Main Road, Unstone, Leading To The Unstone Industrial Complex. Courtesy Of Google Street View. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Concerned villagers opposed to plans for a new concrete plant at a Derbyshire industrial complex have been pleased to learn that NE Derbyshire District Council planners have formally refused

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Eight Derbyshire council-run care homes have now been emptied and closed, with remaining residents moved elsewhere, after planned sales to a sole provider failed late last year. All eight care homes which had been put up for sale by Derbyshire County Council have now been vacated as

A multi-million-pound project to transform Staveley town centre is ready to welcome visitors to the town. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, funded through the Staveley Town Deal, has included improvements across the market place along with a striking new landmark pavilion building – together the improvements will make Staveley a more attractive destination and

Chesterfield Borough Council has launched a consultation to support the development of a new Local Plan for the borough with residents and local businesses being invited to have their say. The Local Plan is a crucial part of the planning process and sets out how many homes and commercial properties will be built, and where.

PIcture – Kinder Mountain Rescue Team A dedicated Peak District mountain rescuer who has spent more than five decades helping keep visitors safe has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List. John Mottram, from Buxworth near Chinley, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to mountain rescue and community service. Now aged

A Derbyshire Police officer has been removed from frontline duties after a criminal investigation was launched into allegations that artificial intelligence (AI) was used to create evidential material in a number of cases. The force confirmed that the officer is being investigated on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. No arrests have been made

Derbyshire County Council are backing organisations including The British Chambers of Commerce and Make UK as they lobby the government over concerns about new measures to reduce duty-free import volumes of steel and impose tariffs on imports above the quota. The measures, which come into force on 1 July 2026, are set to reduce duty-free

The first steps towards a long-term solution for the Doctor’s Gate landslip on the A57 Snake Pass are set to move forward this summer, as we carry out important ground investigation works. The road will be closed to all motorised traffic, between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from Monday 15 June until Friday 3 July, to

T/DCC Michelle Shooter has been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours 2026. Starting in force as police staff in the Criminal Justice Department, before becoming a Special Constable and a regular in January 1999, Michelle has served all her policing career in Derbyshire. She has received the King’s Policing Media (KPM) for her services to

Plans For A Proposed Housing Scheme Site, Off Spindle Drive And Deerlands Road, Wingerworth, Courtesy Of Ne Derbyshire District Council Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Insolvency experts are looking into a collapsed developer’s interests in its endangered plans for a Derbyshire housing scheme which is now facing an uncertain future after the