Category: Local News

Repeated flooding made a Derbyshire pub “commercially unfeasible” and “uninsurable” – but it could reopen in the future if new plans are approved. Plans filed to Amber Valley Borough Council by David Ashley Developments detail that the Hurt Arms pub, restaurant and hotel in Ambergate has major issues with its structural integrity. The popular venue,

A man who killed his partner by repeatedly slamming her head on the floor after an argument on their first anniversary has been convicted of her murder. Kain Tailby assaulted Christine Everett-Hickson, known as Chrissie, in the kitchen of the couple’s flat in Greenhill Lane, Riddings, when they returned home from a night out on

Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a concern for the welfare of an elderly woman in Pennine Road, Simmondley, Glossop, at just after 5.45am on Friday 28 March. Emergency services attended the scene and the lady was pronounced dead. There are no suspicious circumstances. Family members have been notified and are being support by

Police are appealing for the public’s help after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after being forced off the road between Eyam and Tideswell. The incident took place on Wedneday 12 March between 12.30pm and 1pm, on an unnamed road off Trot Lane as he headed towards Foolow when a red car, potentially an older model

Residents and businesses are invited to have their say on the new Chesterfield Borough Local Plan – people can submit feedback online or in writing. The Local Plan – which is prepared by Chesterfield Borough Council – is a crucial part of the planning process and sets out how many homes and commercial properties will

A teenager has been charged with attempted murder after an incident in near Chesterfield. Police were called to reports that a woman had been assaulted on Thursday 20 March at approximately 6.45pm a woman on the Five Pits Trail in Holmewood, near to the Tibshelf Road entrance. Officers arrested a 15-year-old boy at 7.30pm in

A waste management firm has told how it is continuing to monitor gas production at a controversial Derbyshire landfill site after nearby residents who have repeatedly complained about a number of issues have raised further recent concerns about an alleged smell and noise. Duckmanton and Poolsbrook residents have previously complained about foul smells, flies, gulls,

Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield extended their unbeaten run to four League Two matches on Saturday as they played out a goalless draw with Harrogate Town. The Spireites came into this game on a run of three consecutive victories, having claimed the notable away scalps of both Salford City

Chesterfield Market is ready to welcome visitors and shoppers to the first completed phase of the multi-million-pound regeneration project to revitalise the market and public spaces. Work in the upper half of the Market square has included the installation of new feature paving, relaying of the traditional cobbles, the creation of bespoke market stalls, new

Police would like to speak to two people who may have information to assist with enquiries after a woman was assault in Tibshelf. On Thursday 20 March at approximately 6.45pm a woman was assaulted by a youth on the Five Pits Trail in Holmewood, near to the Tibshelf Road entrance. After the alleged assault two