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Heritage High School in Clowne is celebrating the best Ofsted rating in its history following a recent inspection.

Headteacher delighted as Derbyshire school secures best ever Ofsted rating

A black Audi crashed into railings on Fairfield Road in the early hours of Thursday November, 30. Photo submitted

Dramatic pictures of crash in Derbyshire town centre

Staveley Town Council Offices At Staveley Town Hall

Staveley councillors urged to work together after damning report

MP Toby Perkins has written to the Chief Executives at Morrisons, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to demand that pricing at their pumps is fairer for the people of Chesterfield.

MP appeals to supermarkets as Chesterfield fuel prices hike again

Starting school is a special occasion - for both parents and our little ones!

School starters 2023: Here are 29 adorable first class photos from across Derbys...

Derbyshire schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show.

Record number of suspensions at Derbyshire schools

Rachel Elnaugh – a ‘dragon’ investor on the first two series of the long-running BBC programme – is the public face of a group which bought up the 70-acre Cressbrook Dale in 2022 with the intention of creating what could be described as a wellness retreat.

Ex-Dragons' Den star speaks out over Peak District woodland planning dispute

Walls walked out of the prison earlier today.

Public urged not to approach prisoner who absconded from Derbyshire prison

David Exwood addresses the meeting with Derbyshire farmers

NFU Vice President in Derbyshire to address county farmers

Chesterfield FC

Chesterfield have had two red cards this season

Here's where Spireites sit in the National League fair play table

Joe Quigley has signed a new contract with Chesterfield to the summer of 2025.

Joe Quigley signs new contract at Spireites

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?

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Retro

Johnny Ray fans from Derbyshire are pictured waiting patiently at the London Airport. Johnny Ray, the famous American crooner, arrived at the airport and the teenage fan club presidents were there to meet him and returned to the Dorchester Hotel with him for a lemonade. The two lucky girls - Jill James (18) and Philippa Henderson (15) are seen wearing Johnny Ray picture earings.

19 rare black and white retro photos show interesting images from around Derbysh...
We have pulled together this collection of interesting retro shots from around Derbyshire over the last 100 years.

Sport

Seb Perez on the Roger Albert Clark Rally in the Lancia Stratos. Photo: Andy Crayford – Cradfordmedia.com

Last stage agony for Perez in RAC Rally

Action from the HKL Division One clash between Bridge Inn (tangerine) and Boythorpe. Photos by Martin Roberts.

​Doe Lea consolidate lead at the top

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

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

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

Cost Of Living

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LockFit Derby Van With One Of Our Locksmiths

A Beacon of Support through Pandemic Challenges and Cost of Living Crisis

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

What's On

John Bishop will tour his Back At It show to Buxton Opera House on May 8, 2024.

John Bishop will tour new live comedy show to Derbyshire

Les Miserables concert in2021 (photo: Johan Persson).

'Public's favourite musical of all time' will return to Sheffield arena

Swan Lake is regarded as the greatest romantic ballet of all time.

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Varna International Ballet to perform classic shows in Sheffield

Lifestyle

Kyra Jacques-Pickering took her own life aged 20

Heartbroken family urges mental health help after death of woman aged 20

The pub has undergone an extensive refurbishment - while maintaining its historic charm and character.

Historic Derbyshire pub reopens its doors after six-figure refurbishment

Derbyshire distillery's new whisky released in time for Christmas

Aldi customers in Chesterfield and Derbyshire could be set for a big prize this Christmas.

Chesterfield and Derbyshire Aldi customers could win their Christmas shopping

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A picture with some of the volunteers and Basilia staff members who helped with the clean up after the floods.

Coffee shop owner hails community spirit during storm Babet clean-up

A jail break down the Derwent at the 2022 Boxing Day Raft Event. (Photo: Brian Eyre/Derbyshire Times)

Matlock Boxing Day Raft Race preparations ramp up as special guest revealed

The fromer Wilko shop located on Nottingham Road, Long Eaton, opened as Poundland last Saturday.

Wilko: Former Derbyshire Wilko store reopens as Poundland

Opinion

Gardening columnist Sara Milne.

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

Your garden gives up some beautiful gifts of its own at this time of year, allowing you to bring the outside into the home with foliage and ‘green’ decorations, writes gardening columnist Sara Milne.Sara Milne
Lee Wells from Kranlee Logistics is our latest Champions columnist

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

Sarah Dines, Derbyshire Dales MP.

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

Champions column: It's great to see such a focus on the community in our town

Esther Hurst-Davis

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?

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

Business

Fame, Fashion and Fortune on display at Bolsover Castle

Chesterfield solicitor lights up Bolsover Castle with 'Fame, Fashion, and Fortun...

CFC director Ashley Kirk (right) presents a celebratory 25th shirt to Peter Clark of Graysons

Graysons' quarter-century legacy: from Saltergate to Sheffield Road

Tom Grazier and Rachel Ollier from Lubrizol serving the meal

Science staff help Derby County charity give vulnerable people a hot meal

Installer Of The Year- Westville Group.

Derbyshire business celebrates triple victory with three prestigious awards in 1...

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

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

Must Read

John outside JJ's Junk and Gems, Matlock

“And what’s the story behind it? That’s what intrigues me sometimes.”

Twelve indie shops of Christmas free prize draw

Chesterfield’s twelve indie shops of Christmas

Sarah at Bluebells of Alfreton

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