HS2

Head boy at Derby Grammar School, Matthew Jackson, interview Lord Patrick McLoughlin

Head boy interviews former transport minister Lord McLoughlin

Derbyshire will receive £4.5 million pounds to improve bus services over the next financial year, the Transport Secretary has announced. Photo: Derbyshire Times

Derbyshire to receive £4.5 million of HS2 cash for local bus services

An aerial panoramic view of the new HS2 route and construction site running alongside current railway tracks near Washwood Heath on the outskirts of Birmingham, taken in August 2023.

Disappointment after HS2 rail scheme’s northern leg is scrapped

Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images.

Betrayal of the North: Boris Johnson hits out at PM on HS2

An aerial view of the groundworks construction of the HS2 high speed rail network progresses around the A38 dual-carriageway near Streethay on January 27, 2023 in Lichfield (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Gravy train: £280 million spent on HS2 consultants in years

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

The Prime Minister is reportedly "alarmed" by the ballooning costs of the HS2 [project amid rumours that his government may be about to announce that the Northern leg of the line will be scrapped. (Credit: Hollie Adams/PA Wire)

Rishi Sunak 'alarmed' by costs of HS2 project amid Cabinet split

According to a leaked photograp, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Rishi Sunak refuses to guarantee HS2 will link Manchester and London

Sinkhole which has opened up above HS2 work in Buckinghamshire

Sinkhole opens up above a tunnel built for the HS2 high rail line

From left, Eileen Nicholas, Philip Labey, Maximilian Fairley, Mark Benton and Faye Wiggan in Village Idiot. Credit Marc Brenner

REVIEW: Village Idiot – ‘offensive’ family feud comedy premieres at Playhouse

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

An early representation of what the new HS2 trains could look like.

Part of HS2 to be delayed in bid to cut costs

How the new gateway between the train station and Chesterfield town centre is projected to look. Image: Whittam Cox Architects.

Plans to transform Chesterfield train station area reach milestone

Artist's impression of how the 'green tunnel' at Greatworth will look.

90 new jobs for Derbyshire company in HS2 'green tunnels' deal

The Government promises faster journey times from Sheffield and Chesterfield to London - but not before 2030.

Rail plan 'nothing new' say Chesterfield politicians

Chesterfield council chiefs have released an update on long-standing plans to build a maintenance depot for for these Alstom and Hitachi HS2 trains in Staveley. Image: Hitachi.

Chesterfield council issues update on HS2 depot plans

Toby Perkins MP has called on the Government to reverse their decision to scale back rail improvements in the Midlands and North.

Chesterfield MP calls on government to reverse rail cuts after HS2 controversy

Land to the south of Meadowhall has been earmarked for a ‘last-mile’ logistics operation as warehousing and delivery booms due to demand from online shopping.

Meadowhall reveals big plans for huge 13-acre plot

Council chiefs have released a statement about their masterplan for Chesterfield railway station after news HS2’s eastern leg will not serve the town. Image: Whittam Cox Architects.

Chesterfield council releases statement on station plans after HS2 'disaster'

A possible design for an HS2 train by Bombardier and Hitachi.

HS2 eastern leg scrapped: What it means for Chesterfield

Chesterfield’s MP Toby Perkins has slammed the Government’s decision to scrap the eastern leg of HS2 as a ‘betrayal of a manifesto commitment’.

Scrapping HS2 eastern leg 'a disaster for Chesterfield'

Restrictions have been placed on the movement of poultry after a case of bird flu was confirmed in Derbyshire. Image for illustration only. Photo: James Hardisty.

Alert after bird flu outbreak confirmed in Derbyshire

Coun Tricia Gilby, Chesterfield Borough Council’s leader, says she is ‘deeply disappointed’ by the Government’s decision on HS2.

Chesterfield council leader 'deeply disappointed' by broken promises on HS2

A possible design for the new HS2 train by Bombardier.

Government confirms HS2 eastern leg scrapped in 'bitter blow'

One of the proposed designs for a HS2 train by Alstom. Chesterfield politicians are angry about plans to scrap the eastern leg of the line. Image: Alstom.

Chesterfield politicians angry over plans to scrap HS2 eastern leg

One of the designs for a HS2 train by Alstom.

Business chief urges government to "stop playing games" with HS2 eastern leg

Ambitious plans to transform the area between the town centre and Chesterfield Train Station aim to create a vibrant gateway to North Derbyshire, including a new station link road, public boulevard and transport hub with multi-storey car park.

Council chiefs back plans to bring 'wow factor' to gateway to Chesterfield

Pictured at the new Jewson site are James Garnett, project director, Morgan Sindall Construction; Coun Dean Collins Chesterfield Borough Council member for economic development, Chesterfield Borough leader Coun Tricia Gilby and Andy Hall, Yorkshire and North East managing director, Morgan Sindall.

Chesterfield firm moves to new home to make way for HS2

The Duke of Devonshire.

Chatsworth owner Duke of Devonshire urges Government not to shelve HS2 link to C...

HS2 station masterplan view by Whittam Cox Architects

Chesterfield council denies HS2 station masterplan is potential 'white elephant'

Council bosses want to make Chesterfield town centre a place where people can enjoy experiences as well as shopping.

How Chesterfield town centre could attract more visitors in the future

Chesterfield station masterplan view by Whittam Cox Architects.

Regeneration of Chesterfield station 'not dependent on HS2'

Richard Usher with some of the vehicles which will be on show at Great British Car Journey.

Classic car attraction set to open in Derbyshire this summer

Members of Chesterfield Canal Trust. Picture taken before the pandemic.

HS2 pulls objection to Chesterfield Canal plans

An artist's impression of the plans to transform the area between the town centre and Chesterfield Train Station.

Residents to share opinions on regeneration plans

This artist's impression shows how the new area could look after the scheme is completed.

Ambitious regeneration plans for Chesterfield backed by councillors

One of the designs for a HS2 train by Alstom.

More calls to deliver eatern leg of HS2 'in fall'

Councillor Paul Holmes, leader of the Liberal Democrats on Chesterfield Borough Council, in between Corporation Street and the train station, an area which would be redeveloped as part of the plans.

Regeneration of key area in Chesterfield is ‘badly needed’

Peter Swallow, chair of Destination Chesterfield.

Regeneration plans for Chesterfield could create nearly 1,000 jobs

This artists impression shows how the new area could look after the scheme is completed

Regeneration plans for Chesterfield could create up to 850 new jobs

Stoney Close in Bakewell

Man airlifted to hospital following 'emergency medical incident' in Bakewell

Authorities in Chesterfield claim that cutting the eastern leg of HS2 would have a 'devastating' economic impact on the region.

Chesterfield council leader makes plea as vital HS2 plans 'at risk of being thwa...

Coun Tricia Gilby, Chesterfield Borough Council leader.

Chesterfield Borough Council leader 'hugely disappointed' by HS2 proposals

A worker walks past a sign outide a construction site for a section of Britain's HS2 high-speed railway project. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Chesterfield leader warns Government not to back-track on HS2 as report suggests...

Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins has welcomed news HS2's eastern leg is 'back on'. One of the designs for an HS2 train, by Alstom. Image: Alstom Design & Styling.

'Step on the gas and get HS2 built'