Martin Thacker

Graham Weighill is aiming to conquer his fear of heights with a wing walk this month in aid of Ashgate Hospice.

Wing-walk challenge for Ashgate Hospice supporter

In a meeting on March 6 the majority of North East Derbyshire District Council members voted in favour of a 4.04 per cent increase to expenses, to be backdated to April 2022, the start of the financial year.

North East Derbyshire councillors vote for backdated expenses increase

Edwardian activist and poet Edward Carpenter was remembered during the sponsored seven mile walk starting at his home, in Millthorpe, and continuing cross country through Rumbling Street, Wilday Green and Cutthorpe to Chesterfield, where he sold fruit and vegetables at market.

Derbyshire gay rights trailblazer honoured with cross country walk

Changes have been made on the Spireites board.

Two Chesterfield directors leave following investment in club

Coun Martin Thacker says villagers have tried their best to prevent development on this land next to Hipper Hall in Holymoorside.

North Derbyshire villagers make 'valiant' effort to save green fields

Councillor Ross Shipman has raised more than £500 for Ashgate Hospice

Derbyshire councillor shaves head in aid of Ashgate Hospice

Councillor Ann Holmes was involved in Derbyshire politics for more than 30 years

Tributes paid to former North East Derbyshire leader

Coun Martin Thacker next to Hipper Hall in Holymoorside, near Chesterfield, where a strip of land is for sale.

Derbyshire villagers bid to protect 'green belt feel' as land goes on market

James Rowe.

'Not without good reason' - Spireites director comments on Rowe departure

Chesterfield FC mascot Chester the Fieldmouse, Councillor Martin Thacker, Paul Goodwin, Kimberley Pollard and Steve and Janet Pollard with the £1,000 cheque for Ashgate Hospice. Pictures by Brian Eyre.

Couple decorates home in Christmas lights to aid Chesterfield’s Ashgate Hospice

The donated items will be handed out to those in need at the Technique Stadium car park on Friday, December 24

Items sought in Spireites Backpack Appeal for homeless

Harron Sales Executive Adele Hill, Councillor Martin Thacker, and Helen Robinson, Senior Sales Manager for Harron Homes North Midlands

Show homes launch at latest Derbyshire housing development

A five-mile sponsored walk will take place from Chesterfield to Millthorpe on Sunday, August 29. Photo by PIxabay

Walk in aid of Derbyshire LGBT+ on 19th century campaigner Edward Carpenter's bi...

RIP Ernie Moss.

Ernie Moss: Chesterfield FC legend given unforgettable send-off

Martin Thacker.

Chesterfield director appointed to National League board

Teams line up for the charity match at Chesterfield FC. Photo: Tina Jenner.

Charity match at Chesterfield FC raises thousands for Ashgate Hospice

North East Derbyshire District Council chairman Martin Thacker launches his charity pink gin with Oliver Meakin, head distiller and blender of Derbyshire Distillery.

Special edition Derbyshire gin to raise funds for hospice

Chesterfield are set to appoint a new manager.

Chesterfield set to appoint Gloucester City manager as new boss

Kevin Davies is helping the Spireites board pick the next manager.

Super Kev helping choose next boss

VJ Day commemorations in Staveley. Picture submitted.

Staveley marks 75th VJ Day anniversary

Chesterfield FC new chairman, Mike Goodwin.

Who are the new Chesterfield FC board members?

A new era at Chesterfield FC: Vice-chairman Martin Thacker, chairman Mike Goodwin and vice-chairman Dave Simmonds.

New chairman: "Give us a chance"

Councillor Alex Dale

New council leader vows to help north Derbyshire recover from virus impact

Martin Thacker, leader of North East Derbyshire Council.

Martin Thacker to step down as NE Derbyshire District Council leader

Clay Cross is to bid for a share of a £3.6bn fund.

North Derbyshire town prepares bid for share of £3.6bn regeneration fund

Martin Thacker, leader of North East Derbyshire Council.

Social distancing in place as shops in four North East Derbyshire towns reopen

Homeless people have been staying at the Twin Oaks Hotel in Palterton during the pandemic.

Dozens of rough sleepers housed in Chesterfield hotel during pandemic

The council is now bringing in new rules on using fireworks

North East Derbyshire Council launches new guidelines on fireworks

Coun Martin Thacker says Dominic Cummings should face repurcussions for alleged lockdown trips

Derbyshire council leader 'can't understand' why Dominic Cummings hasn't faced r...

The collections will start again on May 18.

Garden waste bin collections to start up again in North East Derbyshire

Chesterfield Borough Council has defended its support of small businesses amid the coronavirus crisis.

Chesterfield Borough Council defends delays in 'lifeline' payments to small busi...

Coun Martin Thacker, leader of North East Derbyshire Council, is delighted to team up with the Derbyshire Times.

Derbyshire Times and council team up to provide latest lockdown news for vulnera...

Councillor Martin Thacker MBE, leader of North East Derbyshire District Council

Derbyshire council announces staff will be redeployed to ensure elderly and vuln...

The Rev Andy Walker blessing the new headstones Pic Steve Ellis

Poignant church services remembers children who died in Eckington Colliery accid...

At the time of publication, 144 people had died of Covid-19 in the UK.

North East Derbyshire District Council sets up team to help people affected by c...

Coun Martin Thacker at the site of the new gravestones

Council donation to commemorate Eckington children’s tragic deaths

Chesterfield magistrates' court.

Booze-fuelled Matlock man attacked his partner