Category: Local News

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddic Bisknell A new Government-mandated MOT of Derbyshire’s roads has been published, showing a declining proportion of well maintained routes around the county. Derbyshire County Council’s newly-published highways maintenance transparency report – which has to be published each year as ordered by central Government – shows the current state

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire High Peak campaigners opposed to the controversial Peak Cluster carbon capture scheme are urging people to join sections of a ‘solidarity’ relay walk along the estimated 200km route of the proposed project’s underground pipeline. Peak Cluster, which is made up of cement and lime producers in

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Opposition to solar and wind farms, net zero and disbelief in man-made climate change have not prevented a Derbyshire council continuing to invest more than £1.9 billion in all those areas. In late August Councillor Alan Graves, Reform UK leader of Derbyshire County Council (DCC) said he

Six-year-old Georgie has taken part in Ashgate Hospice’s Superhero Night Walk every year and is getting ready to put on her cape once again – this time helping encourage other children across Chesterfield to join her. Georgie, from Brampton, will join hundreds of young superheroes at Queen’s Park on Saturday 17 October, walking between one and

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has formally commenced the recruitment process for Derbyshire Constabulary’s next Chief Constable. The recruitment process follows the retirement of Chief Constable Rachel Swann in May this year, with Simon Blatchly OBE currently serving as Temporary Chief Constable. Setting out her expectations for the role, the Commissioner said she is

A runner who grew up near Matlock has spoken about how she turned grief into purpose by completing 42 marathons in a year, in memory of her late brother. Jesseca Furness, a presenter with The Running Channel, took on the challenge in 2025 in honour of her eldest brother Eddie, who would have turned 42

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire County Council, which boasts the popular Peak District National Park on its patch, has slated the Government after it announced that it will be giving mayors new powers to levy a ‘tourist tax’ on holiday accommodations. The Reform UK council previously backed opposition Group Leader, Cllr

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – George Lythgoe When choosing to drive between Manchester and Sheffield, on paper, it should be a picturesque journey. The Snake Pass offers stunning views of the Peak District National Park and a smattering of quaint village stop-offs. But the reality can be very different. Many commuters know the route

Chesterfield ended Oldham Athletic’s 100% home start to the season with an impressive 2-1 victory at Boundary Park. Paul Cook’s side took the lead before half-time through Lee Bonis, before Oldham hit back early in the second half. The hosts were awarded a penalty in the 18th minute after Louie Marsh’s shot struck the hand

  Buxton strengthened their form at The Silverlands with a composed 3‑1 win over Chester, securing back‑to‑back home victories this week. Pressure arrived early from the hosts, with Sisa Tuntulwana’s long throws repeatedly forcing Chester’s defence to clear urgently. Chester’s reply came quickly, as Sam Reed swung a cross just over Jacob Hazel before driving