South Shields inflicted another defeat on Buxton as they exited the FA Cup at the Third Qualifying round after a 2-0 loss. Early on, Tony Weston broke away down the right after three minutes and forced Jasper Shiek into a sharp save from a driven cross at the byline. Moments later, the away side
Dilan Markanday scored once and created another as Chesterfield produced a dominant second-half display to beat Tranmere Rovers and move into the League Two play-off places. The Spireites controlled the first half and could have been out of sight before the break, with Markanday’s superb individual effort giving Paul Cook’s side a deserved lead. Chesterfield
Families across Derbyshire are being invited to discover the support, activities and services available through our new Best Start in Life (BSiL) Family Hubs at a series of special open days this October. The events will take place at Birdholme Family Hub on Friday 16 October 2026 and Cotmanhay Family Hub on Monday 19
Local residents, walkers, cyclists, horse riders and 4×4 enthusiasts who use Bamford Clough are being invited to have their say on changes aimed at improving safety on Derbyshire’s steepest byway. Derbyshire County Council are introducing an 18-month Experimental Traffic Order which will make the route one-way uphill for motor vehicles while gathering feedback from residents
Hundreds of vulnerable households across Derbyshire are set to receive direct financial support with their energy costs after new funding was approved to help those facing fuel poverty and financial hardship. Derbyshire County Council have approved a grant of up to £345,000 from the government’s Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) to Marches Energy Advice (MEA).
UP NEXT Buxton will face South Shields again as they take on The Mariners in the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round at The Silverlands on 3rd October 2026. Last Game The Bucks lost to South Shields 4-0 last weekend at The Wolf Competitions Stadium. https://x.com/buxton_fc/status/2103876717253103967?s=46&t=AnTZggfPOzewpACRe7Y0sw Player of the Month Three wins in September earned The
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is increasing services on its Intercity network following improvements to the reliability of its new Aurora trains. The operator reduced its Intercity timetable to 87% in July after experiencing problems with its new Class 810 trains, built by Hitachi Rail. EMR increased services to 92% from 1 September and says it
The proposed Traveller site in Foxholes Lane, Tansley. Image from Mark Simmonds Planning Services Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell An unauthorised Traveller site built in the Derbyshire countryside has been refused planning permission following a significant public campaign and a perceived litany of shortfalls. At a Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting on
A North Derbyshire man is giving his time to the hospice that cared for his wife, returning each week to the gardens where he first decided he wanted to volunteer. Tony Allanson, 72, from Chesterfield, started volunteering at Ashgate Hospice in April this year, just months after his wife Linda died at the hospice. His
Families in Chesterfield can get into the festive spirit early as bookings to meet Santa in his brand-new town centre home are now open. Santa will be based in his own cosy cabin Grotto in New Square from 27 November until Christmas Eve which will provide a new magical Christmas experience for families. Due to