Derbyshire council’s education chief has welcomed an increase of nearly £11m in Government funding for higher needs education for youngsters with special educational needs in the county but he has argued it is still a ‘drop in the ocean’ in terms of the demand for SEND support. The county council noted and approved the Government’s
The Chesterfield Area Walking Festival is returning, with walks exploring the area which are suitable for everyone. Running from Saturday 10 May until Sunday 18 May there are scenic routes for all abilities from gentle strolls to exhilarating hikes – this is your chance to boost your fitness, reduce stress, meet people, and soak in
A speeding driver who crashed his car into a group of people at a village carnival after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs has been jailed. Eleven people, including six children, were seriously injured when Ethan Walker’s Tesla ploughed into them as they enjoyed the annual Tideswell Wakes event in June 2023. Walker, who
Residents will no longer have to separate their glass recycling in Chesterfield from Monday 7 April – in an improvement which is designed to make recycling at home easier than ever before. People living in the borough will be used to putting their glass recycling in a separate black caddy and placing this in the
Police are reminding van owners of some simple security steps after a number of thefts in recent weeks. There have been incidents across the county where tools have been stolen after vans were broken into. Now officers are reminding van owners of some simple security tips to help keep their vehicles secure: Lock your vehicle
A Derbyshire council is proceeding with plans to move out of its headquarters, convert it into a hotel and build new offices and homes in its grounds. Derbyshire County Council is looking to appoint a “master developer” to lead the £130 million Matlock County Hall project, in which it would move out of its current
NHS patients around the country are now receiving a lifesaving medicine made from the plasma of blood donors in Derbyshire. This historic milestone marks the first time in a quarter of a century plasma is being used to make life-saving medicines for NHS patients, reducing reliance on imports. Plasma makes up 55 per cent of
An essential service for victims of rape and serious sexual assault in Derbyshire has now reopened fully. Millfield House Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is once again fully operational following the completion of essential maintenance work, during which the Derbyshire team were working from Nottinghamshire’s SARC. The team provide confidential healthcare and compassionate support
Derbyshire Police are appealing for drivers who may have dashcam footage of a collision in Alfreton to come forward. The collision involved a white Mercedes Benz and a 14-year-old boy who was riding on an electric bike. It happened in King Street at about 4.30pm on Saturday 1 March. The boy was taken to hospital
Council planners have once again rejected a scheme for a children’s home in Chesterfield to the relief of many nearby residents despite the developer’s introduction of a number of amendments. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee voted by a majority at a meeting on February 24 to refuse Dr Catherine Kemp’s amended planning application for a