Today (10 April) His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has released a report following an inspection into Derbyshire Constabulary’s child protection arrangements. Following the inspection in March the force has been notified of the following area of accelerated concern: The constabulary doesn’t adequately recognise risks to children, and it doesn’t respond
A major literary festival founded by Queen Camilla is set to return to Chatsworth House later this year. The Queen’s Reading Room Festival will take place at the Derbyshire stately home on 19 and 20 September, following a successful debut at the venue in 2025. Originally launched at Hampton Court Palace in 2023, the festival
Buxton secured their sixth consecutive away win with a 2-1 victory over Worksop Town on Easter Monday. Early on, Worksop dictated the play and controlled possession but struggled to create any clear-cut chances. Eventually, their first opportunity came after 13 minutes when Aleksandrs Starcenko struck from distance, forcing Joe Young into a save. Soon after,
Chesterfield continued their play off push with an Easter Monday win at Barrow. After a goalless first half James Berry scored the only goal of the game with a right footed shot into the bottom left corner of the net. It followed a really good move for Paul Cook’s side. The win means they are
Plans have been submitted to transform a historic former wedding venue in Alfreton into a school. Kingdom Christian School has lodged a planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council to convert Alfreton Hall, a Grade II listed building dating back to the early 18th Century. The hall, originally built between 1724 and 1725, has a
UP NEXT: Buxton are on the road as they face Worksop Town on Easter Monday with a 3pm kickoff. The Bucks On Friday Buxton lost 4-2 to Macclesfield with goals from Cian Coleman and George Ward for The Bucks. Reflecting on the game, manager John McGrath said: “It was disappointing to lose after going a
A major engineering project has taken place in Matlock, with a 60-tonne bridge successfully installed over the River Derwent. Water company Severn Trent used a large crane to lift the 36.6-metre structure into place, linking access to the town’s sewage treatment works. The complex operation took around two hours to complete, following three years of
A new council plan outlining priorities for Derbyshire over the next three years has officially been launched. The strategy, which runs until 2029, sets out a shift in direction with a focus on delivering core services, reducing bureaucracy and improving efficiency across the county. Approved earlier this year, the plan aims to provide a clearer
Derbyshire County Council’s work to support children and families has been praised by Ofsted following its latest annual review. Inspectors highlighted strong leadership, effective partnership working and a clear focus on improving the lives of children and young people across the county. The feedback came after a routine engagement meeting between senior leaders from children’s
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A planned new Derbyshire village containing thousands of homes is moving ahead, with the potential of more villages already touted. Over the past few months Derbyshire Dales District Council has been making baby steps towards a new housing plan outlining space for 580 homes to be built