East Midlands’ ambulance trust is set to spend more than £36 million on new ambulances to address its “ageing” fleet of vehicles. The figure refers to the investment East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) will make in its vehicles as part of its three-year ‘Fleet Strategic Plan’. This was discussed by EMAS board officials in a
Derbyshire County Council has launched a series of public consultations to gather views on proposed changes to the way adult education is delivered across the county. The consultations follow a decision by the Reform UK-led council to close several adult education centres over the summer as part of a review of the service. The authority
Drivers Warned After Parking Crackdown in Peak District Beauty Spot Motorists visiting the Peak District have been warned to park responsibly after police took enforcement action over dangerous and obstructive parking at the weekend. Officers from Derbyshire Police’s Hope Valley beat team were called to the Mam Tor area on Saturday following reports of vehicles
There will be no changes to night-time ambulance resources in Buxton, following a decision by East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to abandon proposals that would have reduced overnight cover. Concerns were first raised in October after two whistleblowers from the High Peak contacted the Buxton Advertiser, warning of a consultation that could have seen the
Drivers across England will soon be able to see how well their local council is tackling potholes, after the government launched a new interactive map and traffic-light rating system for road maintenance. The Department for Transport (DfT) has rated 154 local highway authorities as green, amber or red, based on the condition of their roads
The ringleaders of a county lines gang who peddled heroin, crack cocaine and other drugs into the Amber Valley have been jailed for a combined total of more than 15 years. The gang operated the ‘Trooper Line’ which involved dealing Class A and B drugs across South Normanton between March 2024 and January 2025. Gang
Oxford City clinched victory over Buxton in the 94th minute in a 2-1 win at The MGroup Stadium. The Hoops almost took an early lead when Josh Parker was found inside the area, but his effort was straight at Joe Young and was eventually cleared away. On his debut, Tristan Gill launched a long throw
Derbyshire County Council’s highways authority has taken the precaution of closing several roads ahead of a forecast snowfall this evening, Thursday, January 8. The Met Office has issued warnings for significant snowfall across the county from 5pm tonight, Thursday, January 8. A council spokesperson stated: “We’ve decided to close several roads in advance of the
A gang of burglars have admitted carrying out a series of high-value burglaries across Derbyshire and several other counties in which about £1 million worth of belongings were stolen. Five Albanian men – Endrit Nikolli (27), Kristian Gropcaj (30), George Lleshaj (31), Krisjian Dedndreaj (28) and Sidorjan Lleshi (26), all pleaded guilty to conspiracy to
Derbyshire County Council’s business services chief has blamed the authority’s former Conservative administration and the Labour Government for the collapse of plans to sell eight of its care homes which has left them in danger of being closed down. The former Conservative-controlled council originally agreed to sell nine care homes while managing a multi-million pound