Matlock Town have won the Ernie Moss Challenge Trophy with a 2-1 win over Chesterfield. A forgettable first half was followed by a cracking second period and Chesterfield struck first through Will Grigg. At that point it looked like the visitors would take control. But Matlock battled back Ryan Boot made a glaring error which
Recently, Derbyshire Police announced that trailblazer schemes tackling anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire will continue, thanks to Home Office and force funds. The Hotspot Policing and Immediate Justice schemes were introduced in July 2023 and have made an impact across the county. In the 22 months the schemes have been in place, the most recent figures
Homes in a Derbyshire village that had been granted permission by councillors are now set to be rejected because the developer will not agree to build any affordable houses or pay for improvements. Woodall Homes will not agree to build 17 affordable homes and pay £63,000 in improvements to nearby health facilities, parks and allotments
The risk posed to the future of the East Midlands’ only World Heritage Site is now firmly in the headlights of national Government – a year after its threatened status became reality. For years, residents, campaigners and councillors alike have been preaching the hazards of inappropriate housing and overdevelopment in one of the world’s most
Derbyshire went down to a heavy 261 run defeat to Lancashire at Queens Park. The visitors made 367 and 406 for 6 declared. Derbyshire made 261 and 251 to lose convincingly. Head of Cricket Mikey Arthur spoke to North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes following the loss.
An unlicensed driver who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run had been inhaling nitrous oxide at the wheel and ignored a red light before the crash, a court heard. Graham Slinn, 81, was walking his bike across the A57 near Todwick, South Yorkshire, when he was hit by Cain Byrne’s car and thrown at least
Derbyshire Falcons Women lost their T20 Blast clash with Worcestershire Rapids women. The Falcons were all out for 158 with the Rapids scoring 187 for 6 in their 20 overs. Head Coach Jon Dyson spoke to North Derbyshire Radio Senior Sports Editor Matthew Rhodes following the loss.
Councillors have rejected their own authority’s planned Traveller site in a Peak District town following scores of objections, discrimination claims and a legal threat. At a three-hour Derbyshire Dales District Council meeting last night (June 24), councillors opted to reject the authority’s own application for a temporary two-year plot for a specific homeless Traveller family
A Derbyshire council which has been accused of unfairly bringing criticism on its own development company and placing its future in doubt has called upon its services to complete a town market place scheme. Bolsover District Council’s Executive agreed at a meeting on June 23 to allocate a further £789,357 of funding towards its delayed
Derbyshire council planners have given the go-ahead to convert most of a village pub into a convenience store despite protesters’ objections that it may lead to the loss of a vital part of their community. North East Derbyshire District Council’s planning committee decided on June 24 to approve a planning application for The Corner Pin