Opinion

With many of Derbyshire’s stately homes and beautiful coutryside providing the backdrop for countless films and TV programmes over the years, as a sci-fi fan it was a particular thrill to see the Peaks providing the setting for part of the first episode of the new series of Doctor Who this week.

So have you hit the big 4-0? Or is it all in the past? They do say life begins at forty. And it is quite a pivotal time, writes Jillian Thomas.

The digital age perpetuates so many ideals. We are force fed an agenda of beauty, lip fillers, and perfect hair through our daily Instagram dose, but why? Is it marketing gone mad, or just self-expression?, writes Abbie Dodson.

This year has been my first World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and my, was it a good one, writes Hannah Lumb.

My name is Rob Woodhead, I am 47 years of age and I have lived in Chesterfield all my life.

A few days ago new research suggested nearly a quarter of 14 year-old girls in the UK are now self-harming, writes Jason Hanson,

Come rain, come shine.....older people are never happy with the weather, writes Gay Bolton

THIS weekend marks the 50th anniversary of “proper” TV in Yorkshire, by which I mean its birth as a self-contained region.

My name is Liz Eate. I am 41 years old and I have lived and worked in Chesterfield all of my life.

As you may remember, we've recently been preparing to take my two year old unbroken Appaloosa to Derbyshire County Show to compete in spotted in-hand classes.

Sometimes the smaller problems cause the biggest headaches, writes Hardyal Dhindsa, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

I’m Esther Preston, 39, director of fundraising and marketing for Ashgate Hospicecare in Chesterfield. I have lived in the town for the last four years.

The distinction between anxiety disorders and normal anxiety isn’t always clear, writes Lisa Henson,

If you’ve seen a property advertised at a really cheap rent, you may be concerned that it is a scam, writes Roger Naden.

My name is Lee Ashley, I am the business owner of Spire Recruitment in Chesterfield,

My name is Melanie Ulyatt MBE and I am the managing director of One to One Support Services. I’m 47 and I was born in Chesterfield and have never left!
One to One Support Services was founded in 2006, starting life from a spare room in my house in Wingerworth. and provides health and social care services to vulnerable people in need.
However, what many people don’t know is that we also cover children’s services, older persons, disabled, mental health and we are also one of the few care companies to specialise in communications services.
Another string in the One to One Support bow is that we have our very own industry specific, and Signature and City & Guilds accredited, training academy based in Hasland.
1. What has been the highlight for your organisation over the past year?
Well, we are now in our new head office building in Holmewood. It’s much bigger than our old premises and has allowed us to expand and grow the business significantly, giving us the resources to realign infrastructure in preparation to develop the business and expand our reach into new areas. Currently, we are looking at expanding our presence in Leeds and Derby.
2. Which development do you think will most benefit the town?
I think the Northern Gateway development will greatly benefit the town. I am also looking forward to the development of Chesterfield Waterside which will also create hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy by bringing in tourism from surrounding cities and beyond. 
3. Which high profile events are working well in Chesterfield?
All the awards ceremonies, like the Derbyshire Times Business Awards, are always great, as you see a local business supporting and acknowledging the achievements of other businesses in the area. Then, there’s the Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards celebrating the great places to visit and enjoy great food locally. Also, the Chesterfield Retail Awards, championing the best places to shop around Chesterfield.

The distinction between anxiety disorders and normal anxiety isn’t always clear.

Social media is a major part of many young people’s lives, and provides a great way for them to interact with friends in their spare time.