Category: Local News

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Derbyshire Reform UK councillors have been celebrating after clinching two vacant Staveley-North seats on Chesterfield Borough Council and one vacant Woodthorpe seat on Staveley Town Council in two by-elections. The two Chesterfield Borough Council Staveley-North ward seats and the single Staveley Town Council Woodthorpe ward seat, all

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper The newly-appointed Deputy Leader of Reform UK-controlled Derbyshire County Council has told how he is honoured to take on his new role as the council prepares for potential changes under Local Government Reorganisation plans with a Cabinet reshuffle. Cllr Stephen Reed was voted in as the new

Officers will be carrying out extra, targeted patrols across the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales this summer in a bid to keep motorcyclists safe. We know that thousands of riders flock to the Peak District each year to enjoy the area’s stunning scenery. However we also see a high number of fatal or serious collisions

Two burglars have been jailed for targeting a number of homes and vehicles across the High Peak. Police received a series of calls relating to seven break-ins across Glossop, Chapel-En-Le-Frith and Whaley Bridge overnight on Tuesday 12 November, 2024. After forcing their way into the properties, the burglars managed to steal car keys and made

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell A Derbyshire farmer is set to see their countryside glamping pod plans rejected for a third time due to a lack of public transport links to the rural site. Derbyshire Dales District Council officials have recommended that plans to build four glamping pods at the Racecourse Retreat

Chesterfield secured their place in the League Two play-offs with a crucial 2-1 victory over Swindon Town in a high-stakes clash at the County Ground. The Spireites knew a win would seal a top-seven finish, and despite an early scare, they delivered when it mattered most. Dilan Markanday proved to be the hero, netting the

UP NEXT: Buxton will travel north to face South Shields in the semi-finals of the National League North playoffs with a 4pm kick-off on 2nd May 2026. The Bucks On Tuesday, the Bucks advanced to this round with a 4-2 victory over Scarborough. A brace from Coleman, alongside second-half goals from Brennan and Mee, secured

Matlock Town FC have confirmed the appointment of Graham Drury as their new manager ahead of the 2026/27 season. Drury arrives at the Proctor Cars Stadium following a successful and lengthy association with Stamford AFC, where he spent a decade across three spells. His departure from the Daniels was agreed by mutual consent. A proven

Crews are tackling a wildfire affecting a large area of moorland near a well-known driving route through the Peak District. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service was informed of the fire on Thursday evening, and said at 11:30 BST on Friday there were nine fire crews in attendance. The fire service said there was a “significant

Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Jon Cooper Chesterfield Borough Council has reached a new agreement for its popular annual Festival of Cricket with Derbyshire County Cricket Club to continue for yet another five years. The council’s Cabinet approved the agreement at a meeting on April 28 involving Derbyshire County Cricket Club Ltd for the