The antisemitic graffiti was daubed at the top of the steps between Henry Street and the town’s railway station while racist graffiti targeting black people was found beside a public footpath off Quarry Close. Damien Greenhalgh, deputy leader of High Peak Borough Council, condemned the “vile and disgusting acts”. Derbyshire Jewish Community said the graffiti
Members of a drugs gang who peddled heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine between Derbyshire and Lancashire have been jailed for a combined total of more than 33 years. Officers identified the JJ Line – a county line drug dealing operation – to supply Class A drugs between Salford and Buxton between November 2023 and August
More local families are set to move into brand-new, affordable, and energy-efficient homes in Middlecroft and Staveley — as Chesterfield Borough Council continues to expand and strengthen its housing supply across the borough. Earlier this year, the council handed over the keys to local residents for four bungalows on Ringwood Avenue and Court Place, and
As the festive season approaches, St John Ambulance shares essential first aid tips to ensure a safe and joyous time. St John Ambulance Associate Clinical Director, Sue Hampshire, said: “The festive period is a joyful time and St John Ambulance wants everyone to enjoy themselves wherever they are. However, we also want everyone to stay
East Midlands Railway (EMR) said the new timetables, which come into force on Sunday, would add thousands of seats each day and allow more trains to stop at under-served stations. However some passengers on the 07:11 weekday service from Matlock to Nottingham, which runs via Derby, said a decision to make the departure 30 minutes later
Network Rail will carry out work at three sites – Belper, Ogston and Clay Cross – which will aim to upgrade the reliability of some equipment and reduce flood risk. East Midlands Railway has put an amended timetable in place between London St Pancras and Sheffield over the weekend, while CrossCountry journeys between Derby and
Derbyshire County Council has agreed to oppose National Grid’s current plans to roll-out 60km of 50metre high electricity pylons across the county’s countryside and to urge the energy company to reconsider the route and explore less intrusive alternatives. The Reform-UK controlled county council voted in favour of taking a stance against National Grid’s proposed Chesterfield
Around £10,000 is set to be invested to help boost Chesterfield’s CCTV network– in a bid to increase safety in one of the town’s popular areas. Chesterfield Borough Council is set to invest in additional CCTV that will expand its security coverage into the Chatsworth Road area of the town, as part of its commitment
Christine Durrant is set to succeed Huw Bowen as Chesterfield Borough Council’s chief executive when Huw retires in May 2026. The appointment is expected to be confirmed at a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 17 December. Christine currently serves as the council’s Deputy Chief Executive and has been a key member of the council’s
Chesterfield Borough Council is urging postal voters to reapply by the end of January or risk losing the ability to vote by post. Anyone who has been registered for a postal vote since before 2024 must reapply by 31 January 2026 to ensure they don’t lose the right to vote by post. This requirement is