Category: Local News

Buxton Methodist Church, On Chapel Street, Buxton, Taken By Ldr Jon Cooper Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire planners have approved a scheme to convert a former residential nursing home into 13 apartments after controversially agreeing to withdraw previous requests for at least three affordable homes with the development and financial contributions

Continuing the new era for pantomime in Chesterfield, producers Little Wolf Entertainment have announced that beloved television actor Jake Canuso, best known for his long-running role as Mateo in the hit ITV comedy Benidorm, is set to delight audiences this Christmas as he joins the cast of Beauty and the Beast. Jake takes on the role of Gaston, bringing

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A sculpture dubbed a “racist and offensive caricature” will be returned to public display, but will not go back to its former home on an historic Derbyshire pub sign. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting last night (July 14), members voted to rehouse the former Black’s

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Campaigners opposed to plans for a major water park scheme over fears for the environment and highways do not regard consultee Bassetlaw District Council’s decision to raise no objections over the project’s potential impact on its area’s heritage assets as significant. Planning authority Bolsover District Council will

Chesterfield Market will be hosting two fantastic free family events in August. Emergency Services Day is on Saturday 15 August from 10am to 4pm and will feature hands‑on activities, demonstrations, and plenty to discover for all ages. The following weekend on Saturday 22 August, the town centre will be transported to Africa as Chesterfield On

Chesterfield has been recognised for its fantastic parks and green spaces. Chesterfield Borough Council is celebrating today after receiving eight Green Flag Awards across the borough – the award is an international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Parks and greens spaces which have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag are Queen’s Park, Poolsbrook

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Nigel Slater A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after he pursued an inappropriate relationship with a domestic abuse victim. Kashif Saghir, who was working as a response officer in Derby, was handed a nine-month jail term – suspended for 12 months – after being found guilty of misconduct in

Chesterfield Borough Council and its partners are celebrating the lasting impact of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), which has helped deliver investment, opportunity and community-focused projects across the borough since 2022. Working in partnership with organisations from the public, private, business, community and voluntary sectors, the council has led a programme that secured £2.693 million

Chesterfield’s ‘Best Bar None’ premises crowned The ‘best ‘ in Chesterfield have been crowned at the annual Best Bar None awards – a celebration of the work licensed venues are doing to create a safe and positive experience for everyone. Sponsored by Global Brands and Avada Connect, the annual awards evening took place at the

Derbyshire has secured a prestigious national award for the outstanding quality of its Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) scheme. The scheme, managed by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, has received a ‘platinum’ award – the highest possible grade in the Independent Custody Visiting Association’s (ICVA) Quality Assurance Framework. Derbyshire is one of only nine