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Tracey said the venue was a “family pub” with a “great atmosphere.”

Take a look inside the Boot and Slipper – a family pub with a “great atmosphere”

Operators of The Elm Tree Inn and Restaurant at Elmton want to extend their business's offering to customers.

Derbyshire country pub and restaurant in expansion plan

Derbyshire is among the most congested areas in the UK.

Derbyshire named among the areas with the worst traffic in the country

The properties, off Bubnell Lane, were targeted between Monday, November 20 and Saturday, November 23.

Appeal after cash jewellery and laptop stolen during two burglaries

The balcony on Lilac Street has become well-known in Hollingwood after winning the ‘best Christmas decorations’ award twice in a row, in 2021 and 2022.

Award-winning Chesterfield balcony all lit up for Christmas

The underpass on Wyaston Road between Ashbourne to Wyaston Village was closed due to flooding yesterday and drivers were urged to detour through Osmanton. (Credit: Caroline Sterland)

Council investigates after Derbyshire underpass flooded five times

Hulleys of Baslow, the bus provider running the 172 service between Matlock and Bakewell, has announced that the bus is facing serious disruption this morning.

Two Derbyshire buses set to bring pupils to two schools stuck on icy road

Commercial Inn on Bridge Street, Pilsley, has been vandalised since closure several years ago and is no longer fit for purpose.

Apartments bid for site of redundant pub in north Derbyshire village

Treetops Hospice Light up a Life Event

Hundreds remember loved ones at Treetops Hospice Light up a Life Event

Chesterfield FC

Spireites fans at Ebbsfleet on 4th Aug 2018.

Do you feature in this gallery of Spireites fans in the National League years?

James Rowe is pictured here arriving at Chesterfield Magistrates Court on November 7 2022.

Trial of ex-Chesterfield FC manager James Rowe delayed

Chesterfield are flying high at the top of the National League.

The contract status of each Chesterfield player going into 2024

Chesterfield have won 45 points at the 60 minute mark this season.

Where Spireites would be in the National League if games only lasted 60 minutes

James Rowe, pictured here arriving at Chesterfield Magistrates Court on November 7 2022.

Trial of ex-Chesterfield FC manager James Rowe set to begin

Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium was covered in snow on the morning of their FA Cup win against Leyton Orient. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

TV pundits make optimistic claim about Spireites

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook. Picture: Tina Jenner.

'Ridiculously tough' - Cook reacts to Watford FA Cup draw

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Retro

New Square in Chesterfield town centre, seen here during a snow storm in 1987.

Remarkable photos of Chesterfield covered in snow down the years
These photos look back at some of Chesterfield’s most freezing spells of weather – when the town was blanketed with snow on a number of occasions.

Sport

Martin Carruthers says the postponements will give players a chance to recover from injury.

​Mixed feelings for Carruthers after call-offs

Duffield Dynamos in Lubrizol kit

Derbyshire company helps keep football clubs scoring goals

Ryan Colclough. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Chesterfield winger set for short spell on sidelines

Danny Webb.

'Emotional' Chesterfield coach reacts to 'dream day' after win against Orient

Will Grigg in action. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Chesterfield cause another FA Cup upset by beating Leyton Orient - report

Chesterfield beat Leyton Orient to progress to the FA Cup third round. Picture: Tina Jenner.

'Thundered into tackles' - our player ratings from FA Cup win

Chesterfield v Leyton Orient - live updates.

Live Recap: Town book FA Cup third round clash against Watford after beating Orient

The snow-covered landscape in Bakewell on 20th January 1937.

Enjoy these pics of winter wonderlands around Derbyshire from yesteryear

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...

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?

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

Cost Of Living

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UK housing market 2024: Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year
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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

Girls Aloud members Cheryl Tweedy, KImberley Walsh, Nicola Roberts and Nadine Coyle are reuniting for a greatest hits tour of arenas in 2024.

Girls Aloud celebrate 21st anniversary on reunion tour of arenas

Jonathan Pie visits Sheffield City Hall on March 1, 2024, and Nottingham Royal Concert Hall on March 16, 2024.

Jonathan Pie names heroes and villains in show touring to Sheffield

A Jones Homes show home all decorated ready to welcome everyone to the Christmas events

Jones Homes hosts Christmas-themed events at developments in Derbyshire and Nott...

Lifestyle

The Bearded Fishermen offer help with mental health and coming to terms with grief.

In The Saddle with Anita Marsh: Reaching out to cope after my dad's death

• A Jones Homes show home all decorated ready to welcome everyone to the Christmas events

Jones Homes hosts Christmas-themed events at developments in Derbyshire and Nott...

Pictured, Back Row Second From The Right, Is Fortem Commercial Manager Tom Nicholson With Colleagues And, Front Row Left To Right, Is Chesterfield Borough Council Leader Tricia Gilby And Cllr Jean Innes

Housing chief welcomes construction of new homes in drive to meet waiting lists

Matt and his wife Andra have taken on the Rising Sun at New Whittington.

“Passionate” new owners take on Chesterfield pub – promising relaxed atmosphere

More Lifestyle

These are some of the best dog-friendly venues across the county.

28 of the best dog-friendly pubs across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak Di...

Festive food and drink in Chesterfield

Chesterfield’s independent food producers are ready to provide you with a specia...

Bellway East Midlands Holbrook Park

Fountain forms focal point of eco-friendly Bellway development taking shape in C...

Opinion

There's a letter this week on the subject of allotments.

Letter: Allotment solutions are available if the strength of feeling is there

In Derby, there is an ongoing battle between a couple who have been allotment holders for years and their committee.Kris Stone
Another letter this week about bus services in the area.

Letter: Stagecoach director's comments left room full of people astonished

A delay to a bypass is just another example of how levelling up isn't working, says a reader.

Letter: Levelling up is a failed policy and we need to move on from it

Column: Follow the yellow brick road to find some interesting ideas

Laurence Coupe

Sarah Dines, MP for Derbyshire Dales.

Sarah Dines column: I implore NatWest to think again about nonsensical closure

A question of right or wrong in a letter this week.

Letter: Plans for new aircraft make me think values are all wrong

​Our latest Champions columnist is Esther Hurst-Davis, marketing assistant at Destination Chesterfield

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

Business

Simon Hall learns CPR from Nigel Vaughan at St John Ambulance

Derbyshire company staff take a break to learn vital CPR

Buxton resident has been the inspiration behind a new online service launched by her daughter in her memory.

Derbyshire resident is the inspiration behind a new online service

Lucinda White, Director, Pure Awards

Pure Awards launch brand new 2024 Award Writing Masterclasses

Create Finance's Andy, Chloe, Gindy, and Karl accepting both awards.

Prestigious National Awards won by Specialist Broker Create Finance

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

IKEA is selling a giant meatball for Christmas - and we're not sure how to feel about it

IKEA launches turkey-sized meatball for Christmas

The home in Sandringham Avenue in Walsall which was built without planning permission - and must now be torn down Picture: SWNS

'Monster mansion' with no planning permission has to be demolished

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

Must Read

Steve and a Nick Drake LP

“I go to work to listen to music, that’s not a job!”

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