Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to trade on Chesterfield’s newly revamped outdoor market with the launch of a new campaign. The regeneration of Chesterfield’s historic market is nearing completion and there has never been a better time to join the vibrant community of traders. With an introductory rate of just £10 for new traders, fantastic
A new public consultation has been launched over plans to build a 37-mile electricity transmission corridor through Derbyshire. National Grid is proposing new electricity infrastructure running from Chesterfield to Willington. The company says the upgraded network is needed to meet growing demand and to support future energy supplies across the region. Following feedback from an
Google Image Clowne Parish Council and Whitwell Parish Council have formally objected to the plans, while Barlborough Parish Council has expressed “significant concerns” regarding an application from Great Wolf Resorts. The company is seeking approval to develop a large-scale attraction on land south of Worksop Road. In their submissions, Clowne and Whitwell parish councils described
Police are appealing for dashcam footage after a man died following a crash near Heath. The incident happened when a black BMW 3 Series M Sport was in collision with a black Audi A3 on the A617, near to the Junction 29 exit, at about 9.50pm on Saturday 28 February. The driver of the BMW,
Chesterfield fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Barnet, with Nnamadi Ofoborh’s second-half strike proving decisive and seeing the Spireites drop out of the play-off places. In a closely fought contest, Paul Cook’s side competed well but were unable to find the cutting edge needed to take something from the game. The only goal
Chesterfield Cricket Club Chairman Nigel Mallender spoke to North Derbyshire Radio’s Naz Premji about the upcoming cricket season and the first class action coming up at Queens Park over the next few months. Listen to the interview here
We have approved £80,000 in funding for the Walk Derbyshire programme, which focuses on supporting new walking opportunities within the local community, with a focus on people who are inactive or living in areas with higher health inequalities. This money will ensure increased opportunities for Derbyshire residents to walk more, leading to a reduction of
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