Environment

A warning has been issued to all dog owners during the Christmas period NOT to feed your dogs certain types of festive food.

Derbyshire County Council has faced a barrage from concerned teachers and students regarding the ongoing impact of funding cuts to their schools.

Countryside campaigners welcome a new plan for greater public access to the great outdoors Reporter Charlie Bullough looks at proposals to improve access for walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

A young green campaigner who began volunteering in the Peak District after leaving mainstream education due to an autism disorder has won a prestigious national award.

As an amateur meteorologist of some 50 years standing in the Chesterfield area I thought it might be useful, before we lose sight of what a great summer 2018 has been and to compare it to great summers of yesterday year.

The RSPCA is reminding people about the dangers balloons pose to wildlife, after a gull died from injuries sustained from getting tangled up with one.

Remains of a Derbyshire village lost beneath Ladybower reservoir are now on show – and we’ve been to take a look.

Environmentally-friendly pupils have written to businesses and people in Chesterfield urging them to reduce their use of plastic.

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is working hard to make sure the county’s wildlife is protected.

Half-term is here so what better time to get out and about and explore the Peak District?

Travellers have returned to Queen's Park in Chesterfield - less than 24 hours after another illegal encampment at the site was moved on.

The destiny of several prominent public toilet blocks and buildings in the Derbyshire Dales is set to be decided.

Campaigners in Somercotes are fundraising for a judicial review against plans to build hundreds of houses in ‘dangerously close proximity to several historic hazardous landfills.

Your weather forecast for Friday promises dry and sunny conditions as the weekend arrives once again.

The Met Office is predicting that low cloud and mist in the early morning of Thursday will clear to bring spells of sun and light winds.

A number of schools in the Derbyshire have been forced to close following a major water leak in the area.

Leaders at Derbyshire County Council are defying the Government on how decisions are made on the exploration and production of shale gas.

The Met Office predicts that a damp and overcast start to the morning will pass, leading to brighter spells this aftermoon.

Residents in the Derbyshire Dales who have their bins collected on a Tuesday morning are being alerted that their bins will be collected “earlier than usual” this week.