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A38 Northbound is currently closed from B6179 Derby Road (Holbrook) to Hartshay Interchange (Ripley).

Drivers warned of delays as busy Derbyshire road closed after accident

A man has been charged with manslaughter after a man died following an assault in Derby.

Derbyshire man charged with manslaughter after man died following assault

Bernie Clifton launching his autobiography at Chesterfield Football Club.

Crackerjack legend Bernie Clifton releases autobiography

Officers from the Rural Crime team are investigating Criminal Damage (Graffiti) at Anchor Church near the village of Ingleby in Derbyshire.

Police appeal as Grade II listed historic church covered in graffiti

Ellie Tomlinson, from Chesterfield, applied to Derbyshire County Council for an EHCP plan for her son, Ruben, 4, who suffers from sensory processing issues and is nonverbal in 2022.

Chesterfield boy, 4, denied special school and offered tent in classroom instead

Police are appealing to drivers following an increased number of reports of car meets, dangerous driving, excessive noise, revving engines, stunts and racing in Peak District.

Appeal as car meets and anti-social behaviour on the rise in the Peak District

The traffic monitoring website Inrix has reported that one lane is currently closed on M1 Southbound from J29A A6192 Erin Road (Markham Vale / Bolsover) to J29 A617 (Chesterfield / Mansfield).

Drivers warned of disruption as box van closes lane on M1 in Derbyshire

Derbyshire passengers have been asked not to travel on some of the days as a significant nine-day-long strike action is planned by 16 railway companies.

Widespread significant disruption as nine days of railway strikes announced

Patrick Langford, 8, from Ilkeston, has a limited life expectancy and has frequent intensive care admissions for severe chest infections which can be a constant threat through the winter months. Despite two types of medication to prevent violent seizures, these are still triggered by illness and lack of sleep. Pictured with his mum Victoria.

Fundraiser for life-changing seat to help boy, 8, breath and manage seizures

Chesterfield FC

Dion Donohue played 56 times for Chesterfield, before his ill-fated spell at Mansfield. He arrived not fully recovered from injury and was subbed at half time on his debut in the EFL Cup against Morecambe. His contract was terminated two weeks later for a breach of club discipline.

Here's 18 players who played for both Mansfield Town and Chesterfield

Chris Marples, pictured centre holding the Canon League Division Four championship trophy, in May 1985, after the last game of the season.

How many of these Spireites payers do you remember from 40 years ago?

Chesterfield lengthened their lead at the top of the National League to 11 points thanks to a second-half brace from Ollie Banks and a 12th goal of the season from top marksman, Will Grigg.

Chesterfield moving 11 points clear is “Cracking” according to Danny Webb

Chesterfield v Eastleigh

Double from Banks sees Spireites extend lead to 11 points

Chesterfield fans make their way towards the stadium ahead of the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Chelsea and Chesterfield at Stamford Bridge on January 08, 2022.

58 pics of Spireites fans watching the boys in 2022 and 2023 - are you featured?

Paul Cook’s charges returned to winning ways against Woking - and Danny Webb was full of praise for the players. Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Danny Webb on “resilient” performance from Spireites in hard-fought Woking win

Dobra and Quigley bagged Chesterfield’s goals in a 2-0 win over Woking.

Quigley and Dobra praise “outstanding” teammates after battling win at Woking

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Retro

Wives of striking Derbyshire miners hand in a letter to the Coal Board in Hobart Place on 18th January 1972. With them is MP for Bolsover, Dennis Skinner (centre).

33 fascinating pictures showing life in Derbyshire over the last century
This retro gallery takes a look at life across Derbyshire over the last century.

Sport

Ian Culverhouse was frustrated after Saturday's draw.

Culverhouse frustrated after draw

Boss pleased with Matlock victory

Tom Cruttenden on the charge for Matlock. Photo by Colin Baker.

Matlock RUFC edged out by Long Eaton

Nathan Whitehead opened the scoring for Matlock in Manchester.

​Demidh at the double for Matlock

Gold medalist Imogen Clark poses with the medal won in the Womens Open 50m Breaststroke final at the British Swimming Championships in 2017. She won a silver in the same event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Made in Chesterfield: Just some of the stars who put our great town on the map

Queen's Park will again host the Festival of Cricket in 2024. Photo: Getty.

Derbyshire to face Yorkshire again at Chesterfield

Imogen Fowler was among those to hit a hat-trick.

​Chesterfield Ladies score 17 in cup thrashing

Andrew Pugh at Heights of Abraham cable car system in Matlock Bath in 1984.

35 cracking pics showing the beauty of Derbyshire from the 1950's to the 1980's

How High Street in Chesterfield looked in 1910.

Take a look at these fascinating pics of Chesterfield over the last 100 years

So raise a glass to your local pub – part of Chesterfield’s history and heritage –  a cornerstone for communities across the borough.

14 great retro photos show popular Chesterfield pubs

Retro Derbyshire pictures, showing life during the 60's and 70's.

20 fantastic pictures show what life was like during the 1960s and 1970s

Cost Of Living

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Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic
Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

Nearly 7 in 10 adults have told a lie relating to money in some way

Aldi boss says 'savvy shoppers' helped profits jump by £118m

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

What's On

Jig For A Kiss headline The Great Christmas Hootenanny at St Thomas Centre, Chesterfield on December 16, 2023.

Folk musicians join forces in Chesterfield for The Great Christmas Hootenanny

Foden's Band will be guests at The Derbyshire Singers' concert in Bakewell Lady Manners School on December 2, 2023.

Brass band champions join Derbyshire choir's Christmas concert

Damian Williams, Jennie Dale and Duncan James are starring in Beauty And The Beast at Sheffield Lyceum Theatre from December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Blue star will spend Christmas time singing in Sheffield panto

Lifestyle

Aldi plans to invest more than £5,327,400 in new and upgraded stores across Derbyshire next year.

£5million set to be invested in Derbyshire Aldi stores

Qoozies at Vicar Lane has launched a new Sunday Brunch Menu yesterday, on Sunday, November 26. All dishes are inspired by Vito Scaravilli, the Italian chef behind Scaravilli Pasta Lab at the Batchhouse and have been specially curated using the finest ingredients.

Popular restaurant centre now open on Sundays as brunch menu launched

The crowd was buzzing for the symbolic start of the festive season.

Motorbike Santa and marching drummers rev up Christmas cheer at Matlock parade

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

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Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

Situated in a prime residential location on one of Ashbourne's most highly regarded roads, this stunning period house is looking for new owners.

£800,000 stunning period house stone throw from Peak District

Twelve indie shops of Christmas free prize draw

Chesterfield’s twelve indie shops of Christmas

Opinion

Lee Wells from Kranlee Logistics is our latest Champions columnist

Champions column: There's no stopping development if town has right facilities

​Myself and Karen Mosley founded Kranlee Logistics in February 2020, adding Kranlee Customs Brokerage Ltd to the portfolio in October 2020.Lee Wells
Sarah Dines, Derbyshire Dales MP.

Sarah Dines column: I feel we urgently need to take back control of our borders

A reader is concerned that more housebuilding in the area will cause issues in the future over flooding.

Letter: Where will all the water go when even more houses are built?

Gardening column: Top tips on how to bring nature into your home this Christmas

Sara Milne

An increase in costs for town centre parking is bad news, says a reader.

Letter: Parking charge increase is another nail in coffin for town centre

"There are a good many elderly people who rely on the buses and they are having to pay for taxis to get home."

Letter: Bus service simply isn't good enough and is letting people down

"Will there ever be a time when the whole world is permanently at peace?", asks a letter writer this week.

Letter: Will our world ever be able to experience total peace across the globe?

Business

MP Sarah Dines and local councillors are campaigning against the closure of NatWest bank in Bakewell.

Campaign launched as Bakewell bank set to close

Festive shop fronts around Derbyshire

20 seasonal shopfronts and magical Christmas displays to get you feeling festive

Natalie and Adam Bamford of Colleague Box

Derbyshire gifting company celebrates double award win

The team from Specsavers Home Visits in Derby

Optical home visits team in Derby in the frame for top award

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

UK Trending

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Everything you need to know about new series of hit BBC show The Traitors

Everything you need to know about series two of The Traitors

Damian Aspinall and gorilla Tambabi share a hug at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent. Picture: Damian Aspinall/SWNS

Moment gorilla gently hugs man captured on camera

Taylor Swift has announced The Eras Tour concert film will be available to watch from home.

Taylor Swift announces The Eras Tour concert film home release

Spotify Wrapped 2023 will be available very soon.

How to access your Spotify Wrapped 2023

Grace Dent has left ITV's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here

Grace Dent leaves I’m A Celebrity on medical grounds

Must Read

Sarah at Bluebells of Alfreton

"It makes you feel like you’ve made a difference"

About 50 people attended a public meeting hosted at Poolsbrook Welfare Club in Chesterfield last Thursday, November 9 to discuss issues regarding the Erin landfill site in Duckmanton. (Photo courtesy of Cllr Anne-Frances Hayes)

Improvements promised after public meeting about Chesterfield landfill

Alison Swift at Delightful Decor, Chesterfield

The Chesterfield shop made of local makers: “It’s nice to make my own decisions”