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Actors Kelvin and Liz Fletcher and their children are launching their Santa’s Village on the Peak District farm this weekend.

Fletcher’s Santa’s Village in Peaks set to launch – with many celebs attending

This is the man that officers are trying to locate.

Police appeal to trace man in connection with alleged racial abuse incident

Two special events were hosted at two Derbyshire schools on Thursday, November 30 - including Stonebroom Primary School and Duckmanton Primary School.

Photos show pupils and parents as special events hosted at two schools

The crash has occurred along the M1.

Multi-vehicle crash on M1 sees traffic stopped and lengthy delays for rush hour

Chesterfield, Alfreton, Ripley, Belper, Bakewell, Matlock, Derby and High Peak

Derbyshire mobile speed camera locations in December 2023

This is the man that officers wish to trace.

Woman left with broken nose after alleged early-hours assault in Derbyshire town

Matt and Nicole Tacey were hugely relieved to be reunited with their precious heirlooms. (Photo: Contributed)

Chesterfield couple thank waste centre staff who found lost safe of valuables

Steve and a Nick Drake LP

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

Officers are still urging witnesses to come forward.

Man charged with four offences after altercation in Derbyshire town

Traffic and Travel

Services to and from Chesterfield will be impacted by the strikes.

Rail strikes set to start this weekend – impacting services across Derbyshire

Drivers may need to plan their journeys over the next few days.

Derbyshire drivers set for disruption amid roadworks and closures

Crime

Left to right: Luke Taylor (licence holder), Mike Houghton (director of Tri-Point Security) and John Taylor (designated premises supervisor) stood outside Bulan nightclub in Dale Road, Matlock.

Derbyshire nightclub taken extensive steps to keep “trouble-causers” out

Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact the police.

Appeal to trace balaclava-wearing pair after Derbyshire burglary

Jon Prigent with his wife Catherine. Picture submitted.

"Devoted" Chesterfield dad was “crushed to death” when tractor trailer detached

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

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

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

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

People

Now the authority is set to be forced to adopt and oversee a development plan it does not want and that it campaigned to overthrow and review. This included opposition to 240 homes on Green Belt land next to Spondon Wood, 250 homes at Cotmanhay Wood, 600 homes in Oakwood and 1,300 homes around Kirk Hallam.

Central Government block Derbyshire council from withdrawing housing plans

Council Leader, Cllr Barry Lewis, has pointed out that one placement in children services can cost as much as £10,000 a week and these are unsustainable costs that need to be addressed by the Government who will continue to be pressured by the council on this matter.

Council calls for cap on huge fees and costs facing childcare services

Pictured Is Staveley Hall, Where Staveley Town Council Has Its Offices

Staveley council heralds ‘new era’ after critical report into its finances

Amanda Dejongh has a stroke five years ago. She has since raised lots of money for the Stroke Association and is currently contesting a parking fien with Iceland in Buxton. Photo submitted

Disabled woman handed £100 parking fine after parking at supermarket car park

A lovely offering from regular contributor Andy Gregory shows autumn leaves along the track in Wye Dale.

Photos: Spectacular nature shots of the area from these talented readers

From today, December 1, 29 Post Offices in Derbyshire are offering customers the option of sending packages using Evri. (Credit: Evri)

Which 29 Post Office branches are now accepting Evri parcels in Derbyshire

Cost of Living

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Grocery inflation has fallen again, helping lower costs for shoppers

Grocery inflation drops again with butter now 16p cheaper

Education

The Ecclesbourne School in Duffield is celebrating a ‘good’ Ofsted report after inspectors praised the progress made following an ‘inadequate’ rating.

Celebrations for school which improves inadequate Ofsted rating to good

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

Birk Hill Infant and Nursery School in Eckington has been working hard after receiving a ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted rating.

School rated as 'requires improvement' takes steps to provide better education

Business

An architects' image of how the Aldi would look travelling south from Matlock town centre on Dale Road. (Image: Aldi)

Aldi launches public consultation over plans for new store in Derbyshire town

Chesterfield Champions Round Table - Review of the Year

Firms review 2023 and look to the year ahead

Volvo drivers can take advantage of free windscreen and tyre repairs this winter

Safety first! Here’s how to get a free car windscreen and puncture repair this w...

Health

Graysons legal firm championing breast cancer awareness podcast Mother Daughter Breast of Friends

Ad Feature Graysons champion new breast cancer awareness podcast

The Yarningdale Team

Double success for Ripley care home

Kyra Jacques-Pickering took her own life aged 20

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

An ambulance in wintery conditions

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice

The trees, which are from more than 20 varieties are the result of a successful application to NHS Forest – an initiative which started in 2009 and has since seen more than 100,000 trees planted on or near to NHS property.

In pictures: Tree-mendous event at Chesterfield Royal as 230 trees planted acros...

The Qlinic team, from left, Sophie Gordon, Keeley Marriott and Dan Seago. (Photo: Lianne Foye/Foyetography)

Ex-plumber set to open new therapy and aesthetics clinic in Derbyshire Dales

Politics

Staveley Town Council Offices At Staveley Town Hall

Staveley councillors urged to work together after damning report

Mark Kenyon, Derbyshire County Council's director of finance and ICT.

Council chief uncertain he will be able to fill £33m budget black hole

The planned site of 14 homes, an existing garage and hand car wash in Butterley Hill, Ripley.

Staff at car dealership were unaware of plans to build homes on their businesses

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

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

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

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"