A man has died in a motorcycle crash on the Snake Pass in Derbyshire. Officers said a 39-year-old man from Sheffield was riding a motorcycle on the A57 when it crashed close to the A6013 turn-off for Bamford shortly before 12:00 BST on Saturday. Emergency services went to the scene but the man was pronounced
Rail passengers across North Derbyshire are being warned to expect significant disruption throughout the coming week following a fatal train crash near Bedford that left one driver dead and around 100 people injured. East Midlands Railway (EMR) confirmed that two of its services collided on Friday afternoon between Luton and Bedford. The crash involved the
erbyshire County Cricket Club and Chesterfield Borough Council have agreed another five-year partnership that will see first class county cricket played in Queen’s Park each summer. As play commences during the annual BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, the new partnership agreement will ensure that the festival continues to be a feature in the town’s calendar until
Children and families in Darley Dale will soon have even more opportunities to play, exercise and socialise outdoors thanks to support from Platform Housing Group’s Community Chest programme. The Whitworth Centre has been awarded funds to help towards the installation of a new climbing wall at Whitworth Park, creating an exciting new attraction for older children and
North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher Jones Joined Campaigners Opposed To The Closure Of Eckington Care Home. Courtesy Of Ms Sandher Jones. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper North East Derbyshire MP Louise Sandher-Jones has expressed how ‘devastating’ the closure of one of the eight care homes closed by Derbyshire County Council has
The Entrance Way Off Main Road, Unstone, Leading To The Unstone Industrial Complex. Courtesy Of Google Street View. Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Concerned villagers opposed to plans for a new concrete plant at a Derbyshire industrial complex have been pleased to learn that NE Derbyshire District Council planners have formally refused
Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Eight Derbyshire council-run care homes have now been emptied and closed, with remaining residents moved elsewhere, after planned sales to a sole provider failed late last year. All eight care homes which had been put up for sale by Derbyshire County Council have now been vacated as
A multi-million-pound project to transform Staveley town centre is ready to welcome visitors to the town. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, funded through the Staveley Town Deal, has included improvements across the market place along with a striking new landmark pavilion building – together the improvements will make Staveley a more attractive destination and
Chesterfield Borough Council has launched a consultation to support the development of a new Local Plan for the borough with residents and local businesses being invited to have their say. The Local Plan is a crucial part of the planning process and sets out how many homes and commercial properties will be built, and where.
PIcture – Kinder Mountain Rescue Team A dedicated Peak District mountain rescuer who has spent more than five decades helping keep visitors safe has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List. John Mottram, from Buxworth near Chinley, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding contribution to mountain rescue and community service. Now aged