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A badger has been released back into the wild, after becoming severely tangled in football netting on the grounds of a school in Swanwick, before being rescued and cared for by the RSPCA.

Badger rescued after getting tangled in football netting

The IOPC is investigating allegations that a detective used artificial intelligence (AI) inappropriately.

IOPC investigating officer’s use of AI in criminal investigations

Sally-Anne Martyn in Blackpool

Derbyshire Halloween nostalgia and spooky Blackpool

Ed and Tom Armstrong.

Family farm butchers bring Matlock's former Wilko store back to life

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Chesterfield engineering firm celebrates 30 years in business

Margaret Bowen, with Tony Carter, Dicky Tickers chairman and the defibrillator

Generous gift of life-saving heart defibrillator

Storm Austen is set to hit Derbyshire tomorrow.

Storm Austen: Met Office issues weather warning for Derbyshire

Katie Haslam with her designs for the final of UK Florist of the Year.

Chesterfield florist 'proud' to be among top three finalists in UK

A bus stop at Inkersall has been hit by vandals. Credit: Councillor Dean Rhodes

Vandals smash another bus stop near Chesterfield

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Services at Matlock railway station will be cancelled for nine days next month.

Rail passengers brace for nine days of disruption amid line closure

A man has pleaded guilty to theft in Chesterfield town centre

Chesterfield man admits theft from town centre shop

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Delilah Carline-Nickson, nine, is set to swim 100 pool lengths to help her sister.

Inspirational girl, 9, takes on swimming challenge to help sister

Chesterfield FC

Colchester United manager Danny Cowley

'Best team we've played' - opposition boss's verdict on Chesterfield

Louie Marsh in the thick of it against Colchester United

'I am as frustrated as the fans are' - Paul Cook on home draw

Ryan Stirk shields the ball in the draw with Colchester United

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Billy Rowley will bring his Yeovil Town side to Chesterfield in the FA Cup next month

Yeovil are coming to town in the FA Cup

Retro

Derbyshire Nemco fashion show, November 1980.

Great pictures showing Derbyshire life during the 70s and 80s
Take a look at these evocative images featuring scenes from Chesterfield, the Peak District, North Derbyshire and the Amber Valley.
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Lifestyle

This pub is perfect to try if you’re exploring the Peak District over the coming weeks and months.

Amazing country pubs to visit across Derbyshire this autumn

YuMove's little joint supplement treats are my dogs' favourite snacks right now

YuMOVE joint bites review: my dog loves them, but do they help?

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

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Parkdean’s 80s weekender looks like a brilliant friends’ getaway

Danny Cowley brings his struggling Colchester United side to Chesterfield tonight

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A difficult day for Dilan Markanday and Chesterfield away to Port Vale

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Search begins for lost WW2 airman on Peak District crash site

Heanor Gate School PTA fund raiser, July 1981.

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Peveril Castle at Castleton, next to the Peak Cavern lead mine, which overlooks the Joule Yard cemetery

Peak District teeth reveal impact of medieval lead industry

Opening day for miniature steam train rides at Queen's Park, Chesterfield in 2015. Pictured l-r is Asla Allsopp 2, Anne Buxton, Ellie Allsopp 5 and Kevin Buxton.

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Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua on December 11, in Cardiff, set to be a historic night for British boxing

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Chesterfield Women on the way to victory against Whythenshawe

Boss thrilled with another 1-0 as Chesterfield Women win again

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Cost of Living

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Elise Holt, 22, is living in a one-bed 300sqft property that was originally built by nan Beverley, 71.

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Club President Aaron with 2025/26 Women’s Jess Griffin, Player of the Year.

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Action from Shirebrook against Dronfield.

Battling Shirebrook come from two down to rescue a point

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What's On

Festive family fun at Longshaw Estate.

Festive fun for all the family at Longshaw Estate

Hase Waits play at St Leonard’s Church, Spital, Chesterfield on November 7, 2026.

Instrumental trio Hase Waits makes Chesterfield debut

Steve Backshall has got up close to some of the world's deadliest creatures including snakes (photo: True to Nature Ltd/Graham MacFarlane)

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The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

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Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe has praised the Peak District in the past. He said: “I have seen magnificent buildings, mountains, oceans, waterfalls and everything but the Peak District is right up there and you will have to go a very long way to find a building and grounds anywhere near as nice as Chatsworth House. It is magnificent.” Russell also filmed parts of Robin Hood (2009) at Dovedale and praised the area’s natural beauty - and complimented Derbyshire’s “friendly and respectful” residents.

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Qoozies, a popular family-run Chesterfield café, is set to re-open after a rebrand.

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Opinion

One thing that has struck me about Derbyshire since moving here is the area’s rich history. You only have to look at the likes of Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall, Calke Abbey and Bolsover Castle to get a taste of Derbyshire’s remarkable heritage - and there are plenty more historic landmarks dotted across the county.

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These are the things I’ve discovered since moving to Derbyshire several years ago – including the county’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes.

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The proposed Chesterfield to Staveley bypass scheme, which has been scrapped, had been planned to begin At The Sainsbury's Roundabout, in Chesterfield.

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The current entrance to the former Cavendish Road car park in Matlock, including the concrete Lego-like blocks. Image from David Hughes.

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Stagecoach announced it is making changes to services, with amended timetables and some services revised or withdrawn by October 25

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Business

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M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

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SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

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People say we're irresponsible flogging our home and moving 'off-grid' into a van with two babies - but we'll halve bills

Young family sell home to live off-grid in a campervan

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