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Keep hot dogs and pets cool (photo: adobe)

Going green: How can I keep my pets cool in this heat while I’m at work?

North East Derbyshire MP Louise Jones is supporting DS Smith workers in their fight against closure of the factory. (Photo: Contributed)

Derbyshire MP calls on factory owners to consider workers' plan to save jobs

EHCPs are legal documents that ensure children with special educational needs get the support they need at school

EHCPs could be scrapped - why some experts say they're worth keeping

Cutthorpe Primary School.

32 heartwarming class pictures as children wave goodbye to primary school

Crowd celebrating at Chesterfield Pride 2024 (photo courtesy of Chesterfield Pride/Dan Walker)

Pride organisers issue reassurance - as other events cancelled due to weather

A sink hole has led to a road closure at Ankerbold Road in Tupton.

Council issues update on sinkhole - as Chesterfield road remains closed

Rhubarb Farm founder and local legend Jennie Street. (Photo: Contributed)

Pioneering founder of life-changing Derbyshire social enterprise farm dies at 74

The latest police figures

Chesterfield areas with the most reports of burglary - the latest police figures

A potential plan to pull Ashbourne out of the Derbyshire Dales and in with a new “Greater Derby” council has been met with “disgust” and dubbed “totally disastrous”.

Plan to pull town out of Derbyshire Dales met with “disgust”

The Tupton Carnival has been cancelled after the Met Office issued a weather warning. The carnival has been a popular event in the village since 2003.

Popular Chesterfield family event cancelled after warning issued

Pictured Are Staveley Town Council'S Offices, At Staveley Town Hall

‘Stabilised’ council donates over £34,000 to community projects

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Derbyshire.

Met Office updates weather warning for thunderstorms and torrential rain

Housed in the grand, Grade II-listed former Royal Bank of Scotland building, The Charleston will feature a vibrant bar and restaurant.

Glamorous bar and restaurant set to open in landmark bank building

Born in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, Rita came to be a local resident for the past 58 years. She passed away at the age of 78. In her working years, she was a teaching assistant at Springwell Community College in Staveley. At home, Rita enjoyed flower arranging, sewing, knitting and gardening. Predeceased by her husband Brian, she leaves daughters Julie and Louise, their partners Andrew and Simon, grandchildren Jake, Jasmin, Alex and Josh and great-grandchildren Ada and Eva. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/29y6e7pz.

Faces to remember: Derbyshire Times death notices for the week of July 17

Adam Taylor, owner of The Pickled Pear at Palterton has applied to Bolsover District Council for permission for an outdoor seating area which would cease operation at 9pm and for permission to stay open an hour longer, until 11pm.

Award-winning community micropub owner wants to extend opening hours

Pictured Is Featherbed Lane, At Bolsover

Derbyshire council considers further extension plans at Travellers’ site

Firefighters have issued a warning about ‘potentially fatal consequences’ of entering Derbyshire rivers to swim or paddle board.

Firefighters issue warning after paddle boarding incident

A traveller encampment was located at Courtway Crescent Park in Chellaston between Saturday, July 12, and Thursday, July 17.

Three traveller encampments set up in Derbyshire parks

Inn at the Electra, a micro bar at Southgate in Eckington, has announced it’s sudden closure earlier today (Thursday, July 17).

Popular bar closed until further notice

Firefighters are issuing a warning] regarding the potentially fatal consequences of entering Derbyshire rivers

Firefighters issue warning over danger of entering Derbyshire rivers

Long-awaited roadworks on the Snake Pass are finally expected to take place after the government promise a £7.6 million investment.

Millions to be invested to improve safety on 'risky' Derbyshire road

Reader letter

Letter: The need for a National Care Service

Ben Johnson makes a grand entrance in the role of Willie Wonka in Bolsover Drama Group's production.

Youth group's golden ticket to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Derbyshire police are concerned for Leighton, 18, who is missing from his home in Ilkeston.

Police concerned for missing teenager believed to have travelled to Scotland

The latest police figures

Chesterfield areas with the most reports of antisocial behaviour

Emergency works at Woodhead Cascade alongside the A628 in Derbyshire are set to commence on Monday, July 21.

Emergency repairs alongside busy road ‘expected to cause delays’

Younger users have created their own emoji-based slang, language experts say

The top 10 emojis used differently between generations

Smithy Pond, a pub at Nethermoor Road in Wingerworth, has announced it has reopened shortly after 2pm this afternoon (Thursday, July 17).

Popular Chesterfield pub reopens after sudden closure

Chris Emmas-Williams, Labour Party leader in Amber Valley. Photo by Eddie Bisknell.

Review of Green Belt land 'will not lead to sections carved out for new housing'

Roads around Castleton are now regularly clogged by parked cars which cause extensive problems for residents in the area. (Photo: Jessica Elliot)

Overrun Peak District village to get new parking restrictions under council plan

Amber Valley Borough Council HQ in Ripley

Fears Derbyshire borough will be “plundered” for "homes and higher tax bands"

Caroline was reported missing from her home in Alvaston just after 8am this morning (Thursday, July 17).

Police concerned for welfare of missing woman

Francis Mayfield, of Willow Garth Road, Newbold, was charged with two counts of assault.

Man jailed after assaulting two people as victim pushed to floor and kicked

Fourteen-month-old Hans was found living amongst rubbish and faeces at a house in the north east of England five months ago.

Special rehoming appeal for cat rescued from squalid conditions

Pictured Is Reform Uk Derbyshire County Councillor And Council Leader Alan Graves, Taken By Ldr Jon Cooper

Council says it needs to be ‘at the table’ to influence Local Government changes

The recipient of an enforcement notice alleging breach of planning control by unauthorised use of land at Harvester Way, Clowne for equestrian purposes and the erection of two wooden shelters is challenging Bolsover District Council's action.

Enforcement notice spurs recipient's new appeal against council in land battle

71 per cent have sneakily inhaled nicotine where they shouldn’t have

Vape laws that could catch you out on your summer holidays

The A619 in Chesterfield is closed between West Bars Roundabout and Ravenside Retail Park this morning (Thursday, July 17).

Disruption as busy Chesterfield road closed due to unexpected heavy rain

Solar farm planned for the old Williamthorpe Colliery site has been awarded £700,000 from the Government's Mayor Renewables Fund.

Mayor secures £700,000 for solar farm project in north Derbyshire

Amara usually wears informal clothes such as tracksuits and t-shirts.

Derbyshire police appeal for help finding missing 22-year-old woman

Ewan Catt, a semi-professional footballer and Sports Exercise Science graduate, has launched Pro90 Academy

Chesterfield footballer launches Pro90 Academy coaching business

Chantelle, who is missing from Ilkeston, is described as slim with long, dark, curly hair.

Police appeal for help to find missing Derbyshire woman

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking outline planning consent from its own authority for the proposed development on land at Bent Lane, Lowgates, Staveley.

Plan is unveiled for up to 200 new houses in north Derbyshire town

Lotty Hawkins and one of the kids.

Summer days out: We visited the Derbyshire farm park named as one of UK's best

The A5111 Raynesway is partially blocked between the A52 Brian Clough Way and the A6.

Drivers warned of delays as spilled load blocks busy road

Two individuals riding a stolen bike started throwing rocks at Leighton Winter's car in Bolsover.

Individuals throw rocks at car after they are seen riding stolen bike

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