A vacant and run-down Derbyshire town centre pub is to be given a new lease of life as a short-stay overnight venue for tourists after a renovation scheme has been given the go-ahead by planners despite concerns over parking. High Peak Borough Council’s Development Committee approved a planning application from Doug Ward, of UKV3 Ltd,
Derbyshire County Council has reiterated it would only consider reducing numbers of staff on permanent contracts once other options had been exhausted as part of a possible review and restructuring process. The Reform-UK led authority has revealed a potential efficiency strategy which could involve reviewing and restructuring staffing after confirming its latest budget position for
A JCB pothole machine will be trialled in Derbyshire in a bid to boost the quality and longevity of road repairs across the county. The Rocester-based firm has made an agreement with Derbyshire County Council to trial one of its £200,000 Pothole Pro machines imminently, Reform leader Cllr Alan Graves has confirmed. This follows a
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield left it late to secure a share of the spoils against Milton Keynes Dons on Saturday, as the League Two sides played out a 1-1 draw at the SMH Group Stadium. MK led for over an hour via Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, but would be denied all
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent Arthur Inglis Alfreton Town’s FA Cup journey came to a disappointing end on Saturday as they were beaten 3–0 away at Spalding United in the second qualifying round. The home side were on the front foot from the start and were rewarded shortly before the break. Bart Cybulski
Preview by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent Elliot Steadman UP NEXT: Buxton are in FA Cup action on Saturday, 13th September, when they host Redditch United at the Silverlands in the Second Qualifying Round, with kick-off at 3pm. The Bucks Goals from Luke Brennan and Tai Sodje meant Buxton picked up all three points against
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has taken another crucial step towards improving and transforming how people travel across the region after holding the first meeting of its new Transport and Digital Connectivity Committee with plans to begin allocating £2 billion of transport funding. During the milestone meeting at The Buxton Crescent Hotel, on September
Report by North Derbyshire Radio’s Football Correspondent David Bell It was back to earth with a bump for Dronfield Town as they came out on the wrong side of a 7-1 humbling at the hands of league leaders Retford United. Two goals in the opening eight minutes for prolific Retford striker Lewis Chambers saw the
Campaigners and residents who still suspect plans for a waterpark resort in Derbyshire have been influenced by a recently approved nearby controversial housing scheme fear the two projects may lead to combined further impacts on the environment with an increase in traffic. Bolsover District Council is considering Great Wolf Resorts’ plans for the indoor water
Report by North Derbyshire Radio Football Correspondent David Bell There was penalty shootout drama as Dronfield Town progressed to the first round proper of the Sports Ground Development UCL Cup by beating UCL Premier North side Blackstones FC. Town weathered some intense pressure from their Step 5 opponents to secure a 0-0 draw at the