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Report by Local Democracy Reporter – Eddie Bisknell Eight Derbyshire council-run care homes have now been emptied and closed, with remaining residents moved elsewhere, after planned sales to a sole provider failed late last year. All eight care homes which had been put up for sale by Derbyshire County Council have now been vacated as

A multi-million-pound project to transform Staveley town centre is ready to welcome visitors to the town. Chesterfield Borough Council’s Staveley 21 project, funded through the Staveley Town Deal, has included improvements across the market place along with a striking new landmark pavilion building – together the improvements will make Staveley a more attractive destination and

Chesterfield Borough Council has launched a consultation to support the development of a new Local Plan for the borough with residents and local businesses being invited to have their say. The Local Plan is a crucial part of the planning process and sets out how many homes and commercial properties will be built, and where.

Chesterfield is encouraging the whole family to discover something new this festive season, including a unique range of activities that are taking place for the first time in the heart of the town (including many that are free). The planned entertainment is once again expected to attract hundreds of visitors to Chesterfield. Highlights this year

Derbyshire planners have given the go-ahead for alterations to a business unit providing its new south-facing windows have ‘obscured glazing’ to preserve the privacy of residents’ homes about 21 metres away from the building. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee recently granted Storage Team Ltd’s planning application to amend a previously built business unit at Whittington

Preview by North Derbyshire Radio’s James Ede Chesterfield v Barrow (League Two) – 2 August 2025 Paul Cook’s Chesterfield kick off their 2025/26 League Two campaign on Saturday when they welcome Barrow to the SMH Group Stadium. After last season’s play-off semi-final disappointment, the Spireites will be aiming for automatic promotion this season and a

Did you know, there are a few simple steps you can take to protect your stuff from burglars? Making sure windows are locked, keeping valuables out of sight and investing in a decent lock for your shed – these are all quick and easy ways to put an opportunistic criminal off. And according to Michael

Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith There was nothing to split two North Derbyshire neighbours on Saturday, as Alfreton Town and Chesterfield played out a 1-1 pre-season draw at the Impact Arena. Chey Dunkley opened the scoring for the away side and that was an advantage which held for much of

Chesterfield businesses have accessed more than £170,000 in government funding through the Adult Apprenticeship Levy Transfer, helping them invest in their teams with little or no cost to their organisation[1]. The funding, which was part of a wider allocation secured by Derbyshire County Council during the 2024/25 financial year, has enabled 104 adult apprenticeships across

Apologetic Chesterfield Reform UK has removed and disassociated itself from a disturbing conspiracy-style social media post made under the group’s banner that attacked gender education in schools, the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and society’s economic system. The recent Facebook post under the Chesterfield Reform UK title and logo accused people of behaving like uninformed,