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Derbyshire, England
Ashgate Hospice has received a £10,000 grant from Chesterfield General Charitable Fund to buy two rise recliner chairs for its inpatient unit. The equipment is intended to help patients maintain independence and…
Electric vehicle drivers visiting Ravenside Retail Park in Chesterfield can enjoy two days of free charging and a complimentary hot drink at Costa. The promotion, hosted by RAW Charging on November 11 and 12, 2026…
Szymon Babynko, 24, who is already charged with murdering Isaac Clare-Watts, pleaded not guilty to two assault charges linked to an incident near the Nine Ladies Stone Circle on June 23. He appeared at Chesterfield…
Syzmon Babynko, 24, has been charged with two counts of assault over incidents near the Nine Ladies Stone Circle during a Derbyshire summer solstice event on June 23. He appeared at Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court on…
Netherthorpe School in Staveley will host an Early Christmas Market on Saturday, November 14, featuring about 35 local craft, trader and charity stalls. Visitors can expect student-made goods, games, face painting…
David Jones, who ran the Clay Cross DIY store with his wife Anne, has died unexpectedly at 69. His family paid tribute to a shopkeeper who served the community for decades, first opening the business on Bridge Street in…
Police have confirmed that no one has been charged following an arson attack that destroyed seven cars in the Holme Hall area of Chesterfield. Although two individuals were initially arrested in connection with the…
Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb says his side wants to beat Mansfield Town in their Jersey Mike’s Trophy derby and avenge last season’s Carabao Cup defeat. The match offers Chesterfield a chance to top its…
Campaigners opposing a proposed Great Wolf Resorts water park and resort at Whitwell Common say developers’ latest traffic report has not resolved their concerns. The scheme, planned near Clowne, Barlborough and…
Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club reports a busy weekend across its men’s, women’s and youth teams, alongside its regular Friday touch-rugby session. The club’s Colts travelled to play Ashfield RUFC, in a fixture…
Ashgate Hospice has closed its coffee shop on Mill Green Way in Clowne with immediate effect, announcing the move on Tuesday morning. The hospice says the shop has operated at a financial loss for more than five years…
Father Daniel Heaton has apologised to members of his congregation who were offended by his Remembrance Sunday sermon in Staveley. The rector’s address referred to the Iraq War and accountability in leadership…
Chesterfield entrepreneur David Coslett has released his first marketing book, Built To Be Seen, which reached No. 17 in an Amazon bestseller chart days after publication. Coslett said he wrote it to help businesses…
Cheltenham Town have been drawn to play away against Chesterfield in the second round of the FA Cup. The tie is scheduled to take place over the weekend of December 5. Both teams currently compete in League Two, with…
Derbyshire has recorded a record 127 drug poisoning deaths in 2025, the highest figure since records began in 1993. Government data indicates that Chesterfield has the highest mortality rate in the East Midlands, with…
Communities across north Derbyshire held Remembrance Sunday parades and services to honor those who sacrificed their lives during wartime. Civic dignitaries, veterans, and members of the public gathered at local war…
The A617 in Chesterfield has partially reopened following a serious collision involving a Land Rover Discovery in the early hours of Monday morning. The driver, a man in his thirties, was detained and hospitalized with…
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that a house fire on Windermere Road in Chesterfield on Saturday was accidental. Four fire engines attended the scene, spending nearly five hours extinguishing the blaze…
Brampton Moor Rovers saw their hopes of winning the Derbyshire FA Sunday Premier Cup come to an end this Sunday. Following a closely contested match that finished 1-1 after ninety minutes, the game proceeded to a…
Waterloo Street in Clay Cross, North Derbyshire, is closed for emergency repairs to a damaged sewer. Yorkshire Water began the work at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 9, and expects the closure to remain in place until 5…
Chesterfield secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Yeovil Town in the FA Cup, advancing to the second round. Despite a nervy final 12 minutes, Joel Randall scored the decisive winner to settle the match. The game was…
A major route between Sheffield and the M1, the A617, was closed following a single-vehicle collision during a police chase. A man in his thirties was detained and taken to hospital with non-serious injuries after his…
Derbyshire police have released CCTV images as part of an investigation into the theft of lead from the roof of the Elder Unitarian Chapel in Chesterfield. The incident occurred between 1:00 am and 3:15 am on August 18…
Chesterfield Borough Council and neighboring authorities have received several new planning applications, including proposals for home extensions, flat conversions, and tree maintenance. Notable submissions include…
Chesterfield’s Liam Pitchford has won his second World Table Tennis tour title at the WTT Feeder Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. Returning from major hip surgery, Pitchford navigated through qualifying rounds to secure…
Chesterfield Borough Council has announced the candidates for the upcoming Brimington North Ward by-election, scheduled for December 3. Residents registered to vote in the ward are eligible to participate. The list…
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has implemented new bus services in north Derbyshire to mitigate the impact of recent cuts by Stagecoach Yorkshire. While Stagecoach revised or withdrew 18 routes due…
A piper will perform at Chesterfield station next week as the luxury Northern Belle train departs for a Christmas shopping trip to Edinburgh. Passengers on the 1930s-style Pullman train will enjoy champagne, a gourmet…
A collision involving two vehicles on the A617 Eastbound has caused significant traffic disruption in Chesterfield this morning. The road was closed between Hornsbridge and Temple Normanton following the incident, which…
As the festive season approaches, local residents in Chesterfield and the Peak District have shared their top recommendations for independent shops to visit for Christmas gift hunting. The list features a variety of…
