High quality accommodation and support for young care leavers in Derbyshire is set to increase thanks to a new contract awarded to Framework and Adullam Homes by Derbyshire County Council. The new contract sees the two long-standing partner organisations working together to provide high-quality accommodation in Derbyshire to help young people develop independence and prepare
The regeneration of Rykneld Square has unearthed more exciting discoveries which provide a glimpse into the history of Chesterfield. Work was paused in July to allow archaeologists to begin excavations on site following the discovery of skeletal remains. Archaeological work is a key part of the planning process and is legally required when burials are
Councillors have raised concerns about possible neighbourhood ‘conflict’ and ‘trip hazards’ as the East Midlands Combined County Authority endorsed plans to secure over £900,000 of Government funding to help roll out on-street electric vehicle charging points under pavements for those who do not have driveways. The East Midlands Combined County Authority’s Transport and Digital Connectivity
Secondary school students across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire have been given a hands-on introduction to careers in manufacturing, property and construction during this year’s Made in Chesterfield festival. Throughout the festival, 220 young people participated in workplace visits and the innovation challenge, gaining real-world insights into opportunities available locally. Organised by Destination Chesterfield and Direct
Did you know that if someone exposes themselves to you, there’s a protective order to help you and others in the future? Indecent exposure, also known as ‘flashing’ or simply ‘exposure’, is a serious offence. This is where someone exposes themselves to cause distress. As a result, we can apply for Sexual Risk Orders (SROs)
Two sisters have had their dedication to public safety and long service commended at a ceremony where they were both awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal for 20 Years’ Long Service and Good Conduct. On Thursday 23 October, Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony recognising employees who have devoted 20, 30
Police are appealing for information after three masked men broke into a shop by smashing through a wall. Derbyshire Police said it was called to reports of a break-in at a One Stop store in Moorland View Road, in Walton, Chesterfield, at 00:45 GMT on Friday. Three men in dark clothing and face coverings had
Officers are warning Toyota Rav 4 owners to take extra precautions after 10 were stolen in the county. Since the start of October, 10 of the popular Toyotas have been stolen from addresses across the county including in the Dales, Amber Valley, North East, Derby and South Derbyshire. Officers are warning Toyota Rav 4 owners
Residents are growing concerned after a Derbyshire council is considering accepting significantly reduced financial contributions worth hundreds of thousands of pounds from a developer towards infrastructure for the latest phase of a large housing scheme. Bolsover District Council has already granted conditional planning permission for Persimmon Homes and Strata Homes’s housing scheme for up to
A Derbyshire mum’s petition calling for children to be allowed 10 days off school during term time without being fined has been rejected by the Government. Ripley resident Natalie Elliott’s petition attracted more than 181,000 signatures calling for the change, with the matter debated in Parliament by MPs. It called for an end to rules