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Derbyshire County Council re-discussed the school meal prices at the full council meeting last week following a petition signed by almost 9000 residents. But councillors have decided to stick to the higher prices. Labour Councillor for Staveley division, Anne-Frances Hayes, criticised the decision.

‘Heartless decision will hit most vulnerable’ says councillor as petition fails

Our latest Champions columnist Jason Evans is HSE Advisor and Principal Designer, Mascot Management Ltd.

Champions column: Our vibrant and accessible town has plenty going for it

These are some of the pictures from the event at the weekend.

14 great photos from flood victims charity night at popular Chesterfield pub

Benjamin Pownall (left) and Jack Humphries (right) left the open prison at around 5.15pm yesterday (6 December) and got into a vehicle which is believed to have travelled into Staffordshire.

Appeal launched after pair of prisoners abscond from HMP Sudbury

Owner of 1530 Alicia Shearer said that she and her partner Tim Stoddard wanted to open a small restaurant that would be just a little community hub. But since they launched their venue in 2010 they have received five awards.

Take a look inside award-winning Peak District restaurant

River levels are forecast to rise on the River Whitting, River Drone, River Hipper, River Rother due to widespread rainfall today, on Thursday, December 7. Areas most at risk include River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting.

Alert for Chesterfield and Staveley as flood 'possible' amid rising river levels

A part of Crow Lane, around the back of the Chesterfield railway station, reopened yesterday, on Wednesday, December 6.

Crow Lane reopens following emergency light repairs

Guest columnist, Steve N Allen, is a comedian and writer.

Column: It's hard to see what all the fuss is about over inheritance tax

James and Kirsty Corbett have been motivated to design an accessible hoodie by the cancer survivors who visit their boudoir photograph studio in Belper.

Boudoir photography studio owners' support for Derbyshire cancer patients

Chesterfield FC

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

The contract status of each Chesterfield player going into 2024

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 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

News

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Retro

Brooke Boulton and Erica Haywood enjoy a drink at Brookfield Community School.

See if you know anyone in this gallery of Derbyshire school prom nights
If school days are the best days of your life, then the best time at school is often prom night.

Sport

Youngsters are being encouraged to take up table tennis.

Youngsters encouraged to play table tennis

Billy Fewster of Alfreton Town heads the ball whilst under pressure from Liam Gordon of Walsall. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

​Alfreton take Walsall to FA Cup replay

Hamza Ibrahim (left) Mohammud Ibrahim (right) were in fine form for Arrows.

​Arrows put in impressive display

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

​Mixed feelings for Carruthers after call-offs

Class Winners Richard Holdsworth and Harry Walshaw

Mid-Derbyshire Motor Club members competing and winning

Providing vital support: (Left-right): Christine Aves, Julie Wheelhouse, Chief Executive of Derbyshire Stroke Centre, Mike Aves, Chesterfield Golf Club Captain, Debbie Newton, Centre Manager of Derbyshire Stroke Centre, and Liz Day.

Derbyshire Stroke Centre gets help after flooding

Duffield Dynamos in Lubrizol kit

Derbyshire company helps keep football clubs scoring goals

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

Remarkable photos of Chesterfield covered in snow down the years

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?

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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

Steve Free at Music In The Green, Bakewell

Q and A with characterful Derbyshire record shop Music In The Green

Wake up Call play at The Old Poets Corner, Ashover on Saturday, December 16.

Catch your favourite bands playing live in Derbyshire

Christmas at the National Stone Centre

Visit Santa at the National Stone Centre’s Free Christmas Festival

Lifestyle

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter

There was plenty of excitement as passengers got ready to board the Santa Special.

Santa joins passengers on steam train ride through the Derbyshire countryside

Christmas dinner at The Maynard, Grindleford.

Top choice of tipple for Christmas dinner is uncovered by Peak District hotel

Estate agents Need2View are raving about this four-bedroom, detached property on Wagstaff Lane, Jacksdale that is on the market for £575,000. Take a look inside via our photo gallery below.

Why this £575,000 property in popular village is fit for a US president

More Lifestyle

Deli Delights, a new addition to the Clay Cross food scene, offers amazing homemade sandwiches and cakes.

In pictures: First look inside new Derbyshire deli and cake shop

Vicar Lane Shopping Centre in Chesterfield has welcomed a new addition – Street Spirit, an independent spirits and beer specialist.

Independent spirits and beer specialist opens in Chesterfield town centre

The stone-built cottage is in the sought-after village of Sheldon on the fringes of Bakewell.

Peak District cottage is surrounded by countryside walks

Opinion

Trudy Ford, social organiser, Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows.

Column: ​​We believe friendship can be important during tough times

At the Derbyshire Peak District Oddfellows, we’d like to urge people to keep meeting up with friends as we head into winter, despite the ongoing cost-of-living challenges, writes the group’s social organiser Trudy Ford.Trudy Ford
It is time for public sector staff to stop working from home, says a reader's letter.

Letter: There are no excuses now for home working among council staff

A reader wants to turn the focus on inadequate lighting at bus stops.

Letter: Time has to come to shine a light on this bus stop issue

Letter: What a wasted opportunity from those at the top of cricket

A Oldfield

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

Business

Derbyshire County Council wants the Government to ban candy floss, bubble gum, salted caramel, ice cream, and lemonade vape flavours. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Derbyshire council calls for ban on candy floss, ice cream and lemonade vapes

Could 2024 be the year you land a career at East Midlands Airport?

New year, new career? It could take off at EMA

Artist impression of the much-anticipated Project D store at Meadowhall

Free doughnuts and Santa to mark Project D arrival at Meadowhall

Simon Hall learns CPR from Nigel Vaughan at St John Ambulance

Derbyshire company staff take a break to learn vital CPR

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 BBC licence fee is set to increase in line with inflation.

BBC should 'refocus on making wonderful TV and terrific local radio' Gary Shipton

Northumberland market town Hexham, located in the North East is 10th on the list. Hexham is close to the iconic landmark Hadrian’s Wall, and is home to the beautiful Sele Park and Hexham House.

The 10 happiest places to live in the UK - according to Rightmove

The BBC licence fee is set to increase in line with inflation.

BBC licence fee set to increase in 2024 - here's what you need to know

LEGO Fornite game mode has been released.

How to get the LEGO Fornite brand-new game mode

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has apologised after she raised her middle finger to camera seconds before beginning her news bulletin. (Credit: BBC News)

BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri issues apology after middle-finger gaffe

Ishmael Duncan, 24, of Kennington, south east London, has admitted blackmailing dozens of young girls worldwide into sending indecent pictures and videos of themselves by posing as a model agency scout on social media Picture: NCA/SWNS

Blackmailer made young girls send him sexual pictures and videos

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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.”

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Chesterfield’s twelve indie shops of Christmas