Category: Local News

A deserving charity in a deprived and disadvantaged area of Derbyshire is set to get a boost to develop a community wellbeing hub thanks to almost £200,000 of funding from the East Midlands Mayor’s Community Development Fund. Mayor Claire Ward, of The East Midlands Combined County Authority, has awarded £191,570 to the Glossop-based community wellbeing

Arrest Made After Closure Order Issued on Brampton Property A property in the Brampton area of Chesterfield has been placed under a three-month partial closure order following persistent anti-social behaviour and reports of drug-related activity. Legal action was taken by Chesterfield Borough Council in partnership with Derbyshire Constabulary after ongoing complaints about a house on

Residents across Derbyshire are being invited to have their say on the future of one of the region’s most historic arts venues. An engagement event has been organised to gather public views on the long-term development of Buxton Opera House, which has been at the heart of cultural life in the High Peak for more

Plans to transform the upper floors of the former Wilko store in Chesterfield town centre into a 70-bed aparthotel are set to move forward. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee has been advised by officers to approve the proposals when they meet on Monday. The application relates to the vacant building on Vicar Lane, which has

Chesterfield were denied what would have been a fourth win in six matches after Crawley Town struck in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw at the Broadfield Stadium. The Spireites looked set to continue their strong run of form and strengthen their play-off push after Liam Mandeville’s first-half strike had put Paul Cook’s side

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Plans to turn a long-serving former B&B into a six-person HMO directly below one of Derbyshire’s most renowned and ‘giddy’ tourist attractions have been approved. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting this month (Tuesday, February 10), councillors approved plans from Akshay and Pardeep Sobti to make

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Councillors have called for the speed limit to be lowered on a 50mph route close to a popular Derbyshire tourist attraction. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting this month (Tuesday, February 10) councillors approved expansion plans for the Knockerdown Inn, off the B5035 near Carsington Water.

Local people are invited to mark International Women’s Day by attending a free event themed around ‘women in sport’ at Chesterfield’s football Club. The Chesterfield Equality and Diversity Forum and Chesterfield FC Community Trust are hosting an event including a series of inspirational speakers to mark the occasion on Monday 9 March from 9.30am to 1pm at SMH Group

Chester left it late to claim a 1-0 win over Buxton, who had been down to ten men since the early stages. Following an altercation with Tom Davies, former Chester player Kurt Willoughby saw the visitors reduced in numbers after he kicked out at Davies. Meanwhile, early treatment was required when Sammy Robinson went down

Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Ben Smith. 10-man Chesterfield missed another chance to gain true ground in the League Two play-off race, surrendering a lead to draw 1-1 with previously bottom side Harrogate Town. Lee Bonis notched the opening goal early in the match only to later be sent off; a numerical advantage upon which