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Ripley’s Wilko will reopen as a Poundland this weekend.

Former Wilko store in Derbyshire town set to relaunch as Poundland this weekend

Matlock’s Wilko store is among those set to reopen as a Poundland location.

Former Wilko store in Derbyshire town centre set to reopen as Poundland

Wilko in Chesterfield will shut permanently next week.

Closing date for Wilko store in Chesterfield town centre confirmed

Matlock’s Wilko store is among those confirmed to be closing next week.

Confirmed closure dates for Derbyshire Wilko stores

The future is uncertain for Wilko stores across Derbyshire after the rescue deal collapsed.

Wilko rescue deal by HMV owner fails – sparking fears of Derbyshire job losses

The fate of Chesterfield’s Wilko store is yet to be decided.

Uncertain future for Derbyshire Wilko stores as 52 shops set to close next week

As many as 12,000 jobs are at risk after Wilko entered administration.

Wilko collapses into administration leaving 12,000 jobs at risk

Dozens of people gathered to protest outside Buxton Methodist Church

Council condemns "unsuitable" asylum plans amid protests

High Peak Halls, in Buxton, where hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed

University to resubmit asylum housing proposals

MP Robert Largan has told the University of Derby to "go back to the drawing board" with their proposals

Plans to house asylum seekers in Derbyshire university accommodation withdrawn

There are a number of Boots branches across the county.

Concerns for Derbyshire shoppers as Boots confirms plans to shut 300 stores

Cineworld’s Chesterfield site is set to stay open while the company enters administration.

Cineworld set for administration but says Chesterfield cinema will stay open

A Lancaster bomber flies over Ladybower reservoir to mark the 70th anniversary of the World War II Dambusters mission on May 16, 2013. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

RAF Dambusters anniversary flight to skip Peak District training ground

Derby has been chosen by Government to be the new home of Great British Railways (GBR).

Plans to get Chesterfield’s rail industry back on track

EMR and Northern services will be impacted by strike action.

Derbyshire passengers urged not to travel ahead of latest rail strikes

Lilt is axed from shelves after over half a century

Lilt canned from shelves after 50 years

The applicable car parks include Barber Booth in Edale

New charges at previously free Peak District car parks seen as ‘tax on visitors’

Fancy having a cosy night in with a loved one?

Valentine's Day: meal deal offers at supermarkets

Three Derbyshire branches will close their doors this spring.

M&Co stores across Derbyshire set to close as high street chain shuts down

Portrait of British serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, a.k.a. 'The Yorkshire Ripper,' on his wedding day, August 10, 1974. (Photo by Express Newspapers)

Former detective questions police over DNA sample found on Barbara Mayo

EMR and Northern services will be impacted by strike action.

Derbyshire passengers warned of rail strike disruption next week

Members of the Peak District National Park Authority have approved the updated Peak District Landscape Strategy 2023-32, which catalogues all the unique aspects of the area from White Peak to Dark Peak, hills, dales and settlements.

Peak District Landscape Strategy will help shape the national park

New figures released today by the Trussell Trust reveal that food bank use has skyrocketed across Chesterfield and Derbyshire.

Food bank use in Chesterfield rises by almost 250%

Aldi are starting a recruitment drive ahead of the Christmas period.

Aldi to create nearly 300 Christmas jobs across Chesterfield and Derbyshire

Covid cases are on the rise at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Covid numbers rise in Chesterfield and Derbyshire hospitals

The Sports Direct warehouse in Shirebrook, Derbyshire

Future of Sports Direct’s Derbyshire HQ in doubt as company ‘explores’ move

More than 8 million households in the UK, including thousands in Derbyshire, will get a a second cash payment of £324 to ease cost of living pressures this autumn.

Eligible Preston households to get £324 second cost of living payment

Postal workers went on strike in Chesterfield last month.

Chesterfield residents and striking workers plan cost of living crisis march

DFS was founded by the Hardy family in Darley Dale back in the 1960s.

DFS profits fall by over 50% as company founded in Derbyshire battles inflation

Knock Castle has been enjoying retirement for the past four months.

Queen Elizabeth’s former racehorse now lives in Derbyshire countryside

Florence Chettle, who lives in Barnfield nursing home at Holmewood, received a card for her diamond wedding anniversary, her 65th wedding anniversary and for her 100th birthday from Her Majesty The Queen.

104-year-old Chesterfield woman shares memories of the Queen and looks back at c...

James had a front row view of the Royal family. Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips walk behind the coffin during the procession for the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II.

Derbyshire's royal commentator gives personal account after travelling to London...

Many retailers in Chesterfield will close as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II.

More major Chesterfield retailers confirm closures for Queen’s funeral

A number of pubs have confirmed their plans for the funeral.
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Which Chesterfield pubs are showing the Queen’s funeral - and which are not?

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh pictured during a visit to Chesterfield in 2003.
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Chesterfield residents encouraged to join moment of reflection in Queen’s memory

Cineworld’s Chesterfield site is set to stay open.

Cineworld promises business as usual for Chesterfield customers

A number of retailers will close on Monday, September 19.

The shops set to close in Chesterfield for the Queen’s funeral

A number of services will not run across Chesterfield and Derbyshire on Monday, September 19.

NHS and councils confirm plans for Queen’s funeral in Derbyshire

The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, draped with the Royal Standard of Scotland, leaving Balmoral yesterday as it begins its journey to Edinburgh.

Derbyshire mourners travelling to see the Queen warned of potential disruption

The latest talks to avert the action failed last week, a month since three days of industrial action in June.

Watch North Derbyshire trade unionists show support and solidarity with striking...

Derbyshire has produced its fair share of household names who have hit the big time.

Before they were famous: 12 unearthed photos of fresh-faced Derbyshire celebriti...

Jordan Gatley died in the battle for the eastern city of Severodonetsk, which has seen intense fighting in recent days.

Tributes paid to 'true hero' Jordan Gatley - Derbyshire soldier killed fighting ...

McColl’s has entered administration after failing to secure further funding or find a new buyer.

Newsagent chain McColl's collapses with Derbyshire staff at risk

Three users across the country have been hit by network problems this morning.

Three mobile network crashes with thousands across the UK unable to make calls

Cavani recovered from a disappointing draw against Watford with a trip to Bakewell.

Manchester United footballer Edinson Cavani spotted in Derbyshire town

People demonstrate in support of Ukraine in Whitehall outside of Downing Street the residence of the Boris Johnson on February 25, 2022 in London. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Expats in Derbyshire and Ukrainian Spireites express fears on Russian invasion