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King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

The BBC licence fee will increase by £10

BBC should 'refocus on making wonderful TV and terrific local radio' Gary Shipton

The BBC licence fee is set to increase in line with inflation.

BBC licence fee set to increase in 2024 - here's what you need to know

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has apologised after she raised her middle finger to camera seconds before beginning her news bulletin. (Credit: BBC News)

BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri issues apology after middle-finger gaffe

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

Check out our list of the best TV shows arriving in 2024.

Top 9 TV shows to look out for at the start of 2024

The woodland around Cressbrook Dale is categorised among the most ecologically sensitive areas in the national park. (Photo: Jason Chadwick/Derbyshire Times)

Ex-Dragons' Den star fails to meet Peak District planning enforcement deadline

Jason Manford will be performing at Derby Arena on November 10 and Sheffield's Utilita Arena on November 14, 2024.

Jason Manford tours new arena show to Derbyshire

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

Simon Brodkin tours his live show Screw Up to Chesterfield's Winding Wheel Theatre on November 10, 2023.

Live show in Chesterfield for prankster, comedian and creator of Lee Nelson

Live show in Chesterfield for prankster, comedian and creator of Lee Nelson

Judith wanted to make something special for son, Ronnie, out of a couple of his grandad’s clothes. She used two of his shirts to make a pair of dungarees.

Derbyshire mum scoops national award for her thrifting prowess

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff suffered horror injuries after his Top Gear crash and has now received a huge pay-out from the BBC

Freddie Flintoff: BBC reaches ‘£9m’ settlement after horror Top Gear crash

BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell is retiring after 47 years.

‘Awful’ BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell retires

To further boost the fundraising events a team of 14 adults including parents and teachers from S.Anslem’s, St Anne’s in Bakewell and St Peter’s & St Paul’s in Chesterfield set out to walk the National Three Peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in just 24 hours.

Challenge inspired by doctor raises over £25K for Rob Burrow Foundation

The BBC has introduced new impartiality rules for high profile flagship presenters after a row transpired over Gary Lineker's criticism of the government's asylum policy posted on social media. (Credit: Getty Images)

BBC introduces new rules for flagship presenters after Lineker row

ITV schedule chaos sees Coronation Street & Emmerdale impacted

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Betfair reveals latest odds

Melissa Drabble will be appearing on a new BBC 1 antiques show - Vintage French Farmhouse next week. Photo submitted

Derbyshire antiques dealer stars in new BBC 1 show set in France

Russell Brand: Number of YouTube subscribers & what he’s worth

A new free TV service called Freely that combines live schedules from public service broadcasters BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 into one platform has been announced. Photo by Adobe Photos.

BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 announce smart TV platform - Freely

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet contestant Nikita Kanda

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet contestant Angela Rippon

Meet Strictly contestant Krishnan Guru-Murthy - reveals why he joined

Angela Scanlon: Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet Adam Thomas

Bobby Brazier is a model and actor who is best known for his role as Freddie Slater in Eastenders. He is also the eldest son of Big Brother star Jade Goody, who died in 2009.

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 odds - who could win BBC series?

Nadiya Bychkova and Dan Walker on Strictly

Strictly star axed ahead of new series

Celebrity Race Across The World has been postponed by the BBC

Celebrity Race Across The World postponed by BBC

Drag Race UK will return to our screens soon

Drag Race UK series 5 start date confirmed

Brian Conley plays Tom ‘Rocky’ Cotton in EastEnders

EastEnders star ‘quits’ BBC soap ‘following row with executives’

9/11: Looking back on the terrorist attack that shook the world

Great British Bake Off fans will see new host Alison Hammond in a teaser trailer set to be released on Channel 4. (Credit: Getty Images)

Alison Hammond talks about Phillip Schofield scandal on podcast

Claudia Winkleman (L) and Tess Daly attend the red carpet launch for 'Strictly Come Dancing 2018' (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images)

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 start date revealed

A mother-of-four from Northern Ireland has become the latest person to die after undergoing a gastric sleeve operation in Turkey in order to lose weight.

Mum-of-four, 32, latest to die after Turkey’s gastric sleeve op

Sarah Lancashire’s emotional NTA speech - who is her husband?

Sarah Lancashire’s emotional NTA speech - who is her husband?

Who is Bobby Brazier? A look at Jade Goody’s son after NTA win

Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan will be talking about his adventures and climate change during his presentation "It's A Wrap" at Buxton Opera House on September 12, 2023.

Award-winning camera man focuses on wildlife adventures and climate change

Ken Bruce left BBC Radio 2 back in March to host mid-morning programme Greatest Hits Radio - Credit: Getty

Ken Bruce reveals real reason he left Radio 2 for Greatest Hits Radio

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

The van became stuck under the bridge over the weekend. Credit: Dronfield Fire Station

Driver fined after van wedged under rail bridge in Derbyshire town

Nick Knowles has called on tradespeople to help with a DIY SOS in Wallsend. Photo: Getty Images.

Strictly to team up with DIY SOS for crossover episode

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle