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Abel was presented the award by JTL CEO Chris Claydon and Operations Director Clair Bradley.

Derby man crowned Apprentice of the Year at JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Winners, nominees, representatives of Chesterfield's Indie Traders Network, judges and civic dignitaries at the presentation evening.

New awards celebrate Chesterfield's indie retailers, market traders, businesses

Chad Allford was detained by police at an address on Morewood Drive.

Investigation into Derbyshire man’s death found that “reasonable force” was used

Belmayne's Tracy Knight (centre right) with her colleagues preparing for their 20-mile charity walk.

Belmayne launches charity walk to mark anniversary

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Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

The Snake Pass was closed for a number of hours after the crash.

Man hospitalised with serious injuries after crash along Snake Pass

Labour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous suspended

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Man remains in hospital with serious injuries week after falling onto A61

Labour secured six seats, the Lib Dems secured five, the Independents also secured five and there was one more undesignated councillor who was also voted in, leaving what Cllr Jacobs called a ‘hung council’.

Plea for shared decision-making on Staveley Town Council after parties split

Calling all Del Boy wannabes, a car believed to have featured in Only Fools and Horses is up for auction.

Only Fools and Horses: Del Boy’s iconic three-wheeler up for auction

Derbyshire voters set for polls as Local Elections may affect next General Election

Derbyshire voters set for polls

Jo was reported missing on April 22.

Body believed to be missing Derbyshire woman discovered in river

Harry Potter Quidditch Champions video game in the works, Warner Bros confirm

New Harry Potter Quidditch video game in the works, says Warner Bros

Ross Shipman, a Councillor for Tupton at North East Derbyshire District Council has decided to go around the roads in the county. e took a trip to Wingerworth and photographed multiple roads in a terrible state.

Potholes captured on camera

A recent article in the Independent newspaper listed Derbyshire County Council (DCC) in the UK’s worst authorities for pothole repairs behind Bristol, Blackburn with Darwen, Cheshire West and Chester.

Derbyshire leader refutes claims county roads are fourth worst in UK

The loan was agreed on condition that it be secured against a STC property, which CBC would take ownership of if the town council failed to keep up its repayments, and surveys have since been carried out at both the Speedwell Rooms and Staveley Hall.

Leader of Staveley Town Council has ‘nothing to hide’

Elf Bar vapes removed from shelves - 50% over legal nicotine limit

The Independent leader of Staveley Town Council (STC) says he has been given three options by neighbouring Labour authority Chesterfield Borough Council (CBC) to help them out of debt – one of which is the potential sale of the Speedwell Rooms.

Talks over sale of Chesterfield community hall for housing to save broke council

Air India slapped with £30k fine after ‘inebriated’ passenger urinates on elderly woman

Airline slapped with £30k fine after man urinates on elderly woman

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates all four of her limbs

Girl wins lifetime payment of millions after hospital amputates limbs

Councillor Anthony Hutchinson (inset) has become an Independent member, stating he had become ‘disillusioned’ with the party and the ‘tribalism’ of some members.

Conservatives lose NE Derbyshire council majority as fourth member leaves party

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

Prime minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to head to Parliament for Prime Minister’s Questions (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson told to come clean over ‘BYOB’ Downing Street garden party

The Peak District National Park Authority is working to reduce traffic levels in the park by making alternative forms of transport more accessible and convenient.

Peak District authority has no plan to 'ban' cars despite press claims

The Peak District National Park Authority is working to reduce traffic levels in the park by making alternative forms of transport more accessible and convenient.

Peak District authority has no plan to 'ban' cars despite press claims

The man was detained after an incident on Morewood Drive in Alfreton.

Alfreton man, 23, dies after being detained by police

Dalton Bramley runs Gorilla Garms and is calling for residents to support independent retailers.

"Use it or lose it": Chesterfield indie businesses urge residents to shop local

Some of the UK's best selling cars are among those to underperform

New cars ‘up to 25% less economical than claimed'

Learners are advised to make sure they are properly prepared before booking their test

Five things for learners to consider before booking a driving test

Vans has launched a new range of sensory shoes for people living with autism

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BrewDog is offering shares in exchange for empty cans - here's how it works

Voters go to the polls next month.

Chesterfield parliamentary candidates announced

Voters go to the polls next month.

Chesterfield parliamentary candidates announced

Using WhatsApp could be good for your health - here’s why

Staveley Town Councillors from second left, Cheryl Jackson, Donald Parsons, Dean Rhodes, Mick Bagshaw, Dawn Campion and Dale Denton with the Council Leader, Paul Mann, left.

New era beckons for Staveley with ‘big plans’ to revitalise the town

The 'Make Yourself Heard' campaign is highlighting a 'silent' 999 call system.

Here's what to do if you need to call 999- but can't talk

The best and worst April Fools' Day stories from around the UK

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Heartbeat actor and former Chesterfield MP hopeful dies 89

Why your pet could be at risk from grit used on roads

Pictured is Ross Walker, of Clowne.

Parish councillor denies perverting the course of justice

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Derbyshire police officer accused of using excessive force to face gross miscond...

Independent investigators are looking into the circumstances of the incident and want the public's help.

IPCC issues statement on Loundsley Green Road tragedy

Clowne in Bloom and grant providers Tesco celebrate the new play train installed at the park

Newly-elected Clowne councillor vows to '˜earn respect' of community

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