Opinion

Our latest Champions columnist Jason Evans is HSE Advisor and Principal Designer, Mascot Management Ltd.

Champions column: Our vibrant and accessible town has plenty going for it

Guest columnist, Steve N Allen, is a comedian and writer.

Column: It's hard to see what all the fuss is about over inheritance tax

A reader was annoyed by England's recent limp defence of its Cricket World Cup crown.

Letter: What a wasted opportunity from those at the top of cricket

Trudy Ford, social organiser, Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows.

Column: We believe friendship can be important during tough times

It is time for public sector staff to stop working from home, says a reader's letter.

Letter: There are no excuses now for home working among council staff

A reader wants to turn the focus on inadequate lighting at bus stops.

Letter: Time has to come to shine a light on this bus stop issue

Guest columnist Laurence Coupe writes about the merits of classic film The Wizard Of Oz.

Column: Follow the yellow brick road to find some interesting ideas

There's a letter this week on the subject of allotments.

Letter: Allotment solutions are available if the strength of feeling is there

Another letter this week about bus services in the area.

Letter: Stagecoach director's comments left room full of people astonished

A delay to a bypass is just another example of how levelling up isn't working, says a reader.

Letter: Levelling up is a failed policy and we need to move on from it

Sarah Dines, MP for Derbyshire Dales.

Sarah Dines column: I implore NatWest to think again about nonsensical closure

A question of right or wrong in a letter this week.

Letter: Plans for new aircraft make me think values are all wrong

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

Lee Wells from Kranlee Logistics is our latest Champions columnist

Champions column: There's no stopping development if town has right facilities

Gardening columnist Sara Milne.

Gardening column: Top tips on how to bring nature into your home this Christmas

Sarah Dines, Derbyshire Dales MP.

Sarah Dines column: I feel we urgently need to take back control of our borders

A reader is concerned that more housebuilding in the area will cause issues in the future over flooding.

Letter: Where will all the water go when even more houses are built?

An increase in costs for town centre parking is bad news, says a reader.

Letter: Parking charge increase is another nail in coffin for town centre

"There are a good many elderly people who rely on the buses and they are having to pay for taxis to get home."

Letter: Bus service simply isn't good enough and is letting people down

"Will there ever be a time when the whole world is permanently at peace?", asks a letter writer this week.

Letter: Will our world ever be able to experience total peace across the globe?

A reader questions some of the decisions being taken in Chesterfield town centre.

Letter: Some of these decisions seem a strange kind of progress to me

Guest columnist Yvette Thomas, editor for Inner Wheel's District 22, covering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Column: Inner Wheel members can offer hand of friendship worldwide

"On a personal achievement, I was recently recognised as one of the LDC UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023. I have also propelled Superior Wellness to become one of the leading hot tub companies in the world", says the company's MD Rob Carlin.

Champions column: I love working in supportive, ambitious and resilient town

"When there have been massive advances in all areas of technology, why can’t we provide people with the things they need, rather than allowing people who are exploiting these advances for financial gain to satisfy their greed", asks a reader.

Letter: Why do we allow people to exploit society's advances for greedy reasons?

A letter this week about the issue of litter in part of the town.

Letter: It's a shame some students seem to have no respect for surroundings

Dr Chris Weiner, chief medical officer, NHS Derby and Derbyshire

Column: Think which service is best for your health during this winter

"Has any consideration been given to the capacity of these tunnels channelling the River Hipper where it disappears from view?", asks a letter writer.

Letter: Are our tunnels really able to cope with high volumes of flood water?

A reader addresses the ongoing issues of rising fuel costs as we move towards the winter.

Letter: Something needs doing about ridiculous fuel bills we are struggling with

"It seems now that some councils believe that it is OK to dump rain water into any old foul sewer that happens to be convenient", says a reader.

Letter: Councils must provide proper pipework to take rainwater down to river

The Right Rev Libby Lane, Bishop of Derby. Photo by David Vowles.

Column: Sporting activity can have such a positive impact on our wellbeing

Jackie Morris at Whitehorse Gallery

White Horse Galleries opens a new gallery in Bakewell - A Peaky Blinder!

Our latest Champions columnist is Adam Doyle, head of business engagement and employability at the University of Derby. (Photo credit: Lister Cumming)

Champions column: I’m impressed by the positive attitude from people in town

Guest columnist Nick Archer from Rural Action Derbyshire.

Column: Support these two global campaigns to stop gender-based violence

Guest columnist Steve N Allen is a comedian and writer.

Column: Plenty to like in lifestyle of 'Britain's loneliest sheep'

A letter this week from a reader about the recent flooding.

Letter: Here's an idea - why not move the shops back into town centre?

Our latest Champions columnist is Peter Botham, founder and MD of Shed Grounds Maintenance (Photo credit: Field Photographic Ltd)

Champions column: Chesterfield Waterside could be a game-changer for our town

Guest columnist Steve N Allen is a comedian and writer.

Column: I'm a bedbug survivor so I'll not be letting them suck me dry again

A reader was surprised by another letter writer's recent praise for GB News.

Letter: Best to stick to BBC or other mainstream channels for balanced TV news

A bit of Hallowe'en fun from Buxton's Pauline Baines with her snap of Connie The Conker.

Photos: Check out the best of nature across county in latest reader snaps

Our latest Champions columnist is Ben Knights, trainee estates manager at FI Real Estate Management.

Champions column: People are committed to the future prosperity of our town

Sarah Dines, MP for Derbyshire Dales.

Column: We need to talk about ways we can mitigate flooding in Matlock

"Please be ready to let the council know your feelings and let's have better connectivity in our town," says a lettet writer this week.

Letter: Let's make sure that our town can benefit from better connectivity

A reader offers a different viewpoint on bus services in the area in a letter this week.

Letter: It's time for a different take on bus issues across our area

Guest columnist Steve N Allen is a comedian and writer.

Column: Sneaking off is a rite of passage Generation Z types are missing out on

A magnificent offering from Nick Rhodes shows some of the fireworks from this year’s Matlock Bath illuminated boats event.

Photos: Enjoy nature snaps galore taken by these talented readers

Molly Jowitt, PA to the directors at Leverton UK, is this week's Champions columnist.

Champions column: Strong community feeling in our picturesque area