A deserving charity in a deprived and disadvantaged area of Derbyshire is set to get a boost to develop a community wellbeing hub thanks to almost £200,000 of funding from the East Midlands Mayor’s Community Development Fund. Mayor Claire Ward, of The East Midlands Combined County Authority, has awarded £191,570 to the Glossop-based community wellbeing

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell Dronfield Town returned from a three week break in action to claim a hard-fought 1-0 win away at Sandiacre Town. The game had originally been abandoned at the end of January following a heavy downpour and the ensuing bad weather in the interim meant that the pitch was

Arrest Made After Closure Order Issued on Brampton Property A property in the Brampton area of Chesterfield has been placed under a three-month partial closure order following persistent anti-social behaviour and reports of drug-related activity. Legal action was taken by Chesterfield Borough Council in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary after ongoing complaints about a house on

Residents across Derbyshire are being invited to have their say on the future of one of the region’s most historic arts venues. An engagement event has been organised to gather public views on the long-term development of Buxton Opera House, which has been at the heart of cultural life in the High Peak for more

Plans to transform the upper floors of the former Wilko store in Chesterfield town centre into a 70-bed aparthotel are set to move forward. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee has been advised by officers to approve the proposals when they meet on Monday. The application relates to the vacant building on Vicar Lane, which has

By Chris Wood for North Derbyshire Radio Matlock Town slumped to a disappointing defeat yesterday (21/02/26) and lost second place to an Emley side who were 3 points behind the hosts on the day. You’d be forgiven as a Gladiators fan for being quietly confident going into the game as the reverse fixture back in

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell The B. Braun Sheffield Sharks split their weekend with a nine point defeat at the hands of the Bristol Flyers. The game was a nip and tuck affair that the Sharks managed to make a single possession encounter right down to the final two minutes. Bristol, who led

Chesterfield were denied what would have been a fourth win in six matches after Crawley Town struck in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at the Broadfield Stadium. The Spireites looked set to continue their strong run of form and strengthen their play-off push after Liam Mandeville’s first-half strike had put Paul Cook’s side

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s David Bell A hugely dominant second half steered the B. Braun Sheffield Sharks to a comprehensive 70-92 win on the road at Caledonia Gladiators. The Sharks out-scored the Scots by a combined 53-32 in the third and fourth quarters to begin a big double-header weekend of hoops. Sharks debutant Fahro

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. Chesterfield extended their unbeaten run to five League Two matches on Tuesday, with Sam Curtis’ goal enough to see off Gillingham 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium. The Spireites squandered the chance to pick up back-to-back wins last time out, giving up the lead to draw 1-1 with