Plans have been submitted to transform a historic former wedding venue in Alfreton into a school. Kingdom Christian School has lodged a planning application with Amber Valley Borough Council to convert Alfreton Hall, a Grade II listed building dating back to the early 18th Century. The hall, originally built between 1724 and 1725, has a
Plans to transform the upper floors of the former Wilko store in Chesterfield town centre into a 70-bed aparthotel are set to move forward. Chesterfield Borough Council’s planning committee has been advised by officers to approve the proposals when they meet on Monday. The application relates to the vacant building on Vicar Lane, which has
10 years ago, Queen’s Park Sports Centre opened its doors to Chesterfield residents for the first time and has since grown to be a community hub for many different groups, organisations and individuals to use and enjoy. On Sunday 11 January, Queen’s Park Sports Centre will be hosting an open day and is encouraging local
Reform UK has reshuffled its cabinet members for education following the resignation of one councillor for “personal reasons”. Councillor Alan Graves, Derbyshire County Council’s Reform leader, has appointed Cllr Simon Mabbott (Ilkeston South & Kirk Hallam) as cabinet member for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and education. Meanwhile, Cllr Paul Maginnis (Sawley) has been
Businesses across Chesterfield are encouraged to play a vital role in developing the town’s future workforce by actively engaging with local schools. Local employers are invited to participate in activities that provide students with invaluable exposure to the world of work including: Attending careers fairs Supporting mock interviews Participating in employer Q&A sessions Offering work
A town councillor has criticised the design of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme to revamp a Derbyshire town market place which he claims will block off struggling shops which are already suffering significant disruption during construction work. Staveley Town Cllr Mick Bagshaw says he has raised concerns with Chesterfield Borough Council and developers Stepnell who
Runcorn Linnets 0 – 1 Buxton FCCompetition: FA Cup Third Qualifying RoundDate: Saturday 4th October 2025Venue: APEC Taxis Stadium, Runcorn Goal: Luke Brennan (90+2’) Buxton FC booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup after a dramatic 1–0 victory away at Runcorn Linnets, thanks to a stoppage-time strike from Luke Brennan. Match
A dad from North Derbyshire has donated stem cells to a stranger so they can have a potentially lifesaving transplant. Jonathan Fox, who’s 30 from Shirebrook, joined the register a few months ago, and received a call recently to say that he had been matched to a seriously ill patient. He travelled to Sheffield to
Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts was on hand to greet 60 new recruits to Derbyshire Constabulary during their training at Ripley Headquarters. The new officers will initially work within response policing, attending 999 calls and working alongside colleagues, including our Safer Neighbourhood Teams, to ensure our communities continue to be a safe place
A former Derbyshire massage parlour will become an eight-person bedsit despite concerns over noise, disruption and concerns future occupants will be living in a “prison”-like home. The former Ceasers sauna and massage parlour on the corner of High Street and Hillcrest Drive in Codnor, opposite Tesco Express, will now become an eight-bed house in multiple