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Guest columnist Laurence Coupe writes about the merits of classic film The Wizard Of Oz.

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

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

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

Another letter this week about bus services in the area.

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

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

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

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

Trentbarton driver Clive Parr with the Christmas timetables

Trentbarton Derbyshire bus timetable for Christmas and New Year

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

Sarah Dines, MP for Derbyshire Dales.

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

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

Trial of ex-Chesterfield FC manager James Rowe delayed

Chesterfield FC

Spireites fans at Ebbsfleet on 4th Aug 2018.

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

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

Ryan Colclough. Picture: Tina Jenner.

Chesterfield winger set for short spell on sidelines

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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

Duffield Dynamos in Lubrizol kit

Derbyshire company helps keep football clubs scoring goals

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

Richie Wellens, manager of Leyton Orient. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

'Disgrace' - Orient boss hits out at performance against Town

Watford's Vicarage Road. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Chesterfield's potential FA Cup third round opponents revealed

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

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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

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...

Derby Concert Band presents its Christmas concert at Derby Cathedral on December 16, 2023.

Cathedral hosts Christmas concert

Taking a bow at the True to My Heart show, presented by Dynamics Dance Centre at David Nieper Academy in Alfreton.

Derbyshire children are praised as 'shining stars' of dance show

Lifestyle

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

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

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...

More Lifestyle

These are some of the pubs that will open on the 25th.

26 pubs opening on Christmas Day across Chesterfield and Derbyshire

Actors Kelvin and Liz Fletcher have opened their farm to the public at Christmas for the first time – with an array of celeb friends attending. (CREDIT: TOM PITFIELD)

Photos show celebs visiting Peak District as Fletcher’s Santa’s Village launched

Wire Works Virgin Oak is produced by White Peak Distillery at Ambergate.

Derbyshire distillery's new whisky released in time for Christmas

Opinion

​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

I run my own business two days a week and am the newest team member at Destination Chesterfield for my other three days of work, writes Esther Hurst-Davis.Esther Hurst-Davis
Gardening columnist Sara Milne.

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

Lee Wells from Kranlee Logistics is our latest Champions columnist

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

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

Alan Armstrong

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?

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

Business

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

Half Acre Farm sign

Farm receives grant for composting toilet

The underpass on Wyaston Road between Ashbourne to Wyaston Village is currently closed and drivers are being urged to detour through Osmanton. (Credit: Caroline Sterland)

‘Nightmare’ for local businesses as Derbyshire underpass floods again

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

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

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

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

Craig Gillett, 61, as Santa, runs Santa's Grotto Frome alongside his sister Clare Perry, 59, Mrs Claus but is facing eviction over planning permission Picture: Santa's Grotto Frome / SWNS

Santa faces eviction from grotto over planning permission row

Screen grab from Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Picture: Rockstar Games

Watch first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of 2025 release

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