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The LOVEVOOK 24-litre cabin backpack measures 40 x 30 x 20cm and features multiple compartments for travel essentials.

This stylish LOVEVOOK cabin backpack is now £19.98

Derbyshire council agrees road safety measures for 'scared' village

Bassett was handed a 14-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after admitting drink driving.
Credit: Derbyshire Police

Driver with “shocking” amount of alcohol in his system sentenced

Celebrating the success of their recent Wills Month campaign are (from left) Rob Woodhead executive director at BRM, paralegals Grace Blant, Emily Passey, corporate fundraiser at Blythe House Hospice, solicitor Jess Bradfield and executive director Paul Berresford.

Chesterfield law firm BRM raises over £9,000 for Blythe House Hospice

A crash has led to delays along the M1 in Derbyshire. Credit: National Highways

M1 in Derbyshire remains closed after crash this morning

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.

These are 21 things that moving to Derbyshire taught me

Mark and Elaine Ward-Taylor, of Inkersall, were angry the bypass had been scrapped.
Mark said: "All we have got now is more pollution."
Elaine added: "It's like we're forgotten."

"We're forgotten" Residents react after Staveley bypass scrapped

More than 600 children and their parents took part in the sponsored walk for Ashgate Hospice

Little superheroes raise a whopping £52,000 for Ashgate Hospice

Police called to scene of crash along busy Derbyshire A-road

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Greg and Sarah Dufton, new operators of Greyhound Cromford

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Police were called to the scene of a crash in Codnor. Credit: Google

Crash between two cars forced police to close busy Derbyshire A-road

This is the man that officers wish to identify. Credit: Derbyshire Police

Police appeal to identify man in connection with stalking incident

Jack Algar and Frank Raven will be performing in The Voice UK semi-final on ITV on October 24, 2026.

Talented teen singers from Derbyshire reach semi-final of The Voice UK

Chesterfield FC

Chesterfield have been handed a home tie in the FA Cup

Chesterfield to host non-league opponents in FA Cup first round

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

Player ratings from Port Vale v Chesterfield

Paul Cook

Paul Cook frustrated after familiar habit costs Chesterfield

Joel Randall was an injury casualty at Vale Park

Manager cancels Chesterfield players' day off

Retro

Twizle Head dig site and family plaque

Search begins for lost WW2 airman on Peak District crash site
Exactly 82 years after a B-24H aircraft crashed on a hillside in the Peak District during a training flight in poor visibility, killing all but one of the people onboard, teams are working together to find the last remaining missing crew member, with the permission of his family.
Robbie Carnegie

Lifestyle

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

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M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

The Castle will open its doors at the end of October.

New tap room set to open its doors in Derbyshire town next week

Birchover is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 - where it was recorded as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth eight shillings. The Rowtor Rocks lie just outside the village of Birchover, where caves, rooms, tunnels, steps and even an armchair have been carved into the stone. Victorian tourists were led to believe these were the work of an ancient Druid community - but were carved by a local man some 300 years ago.

These historic Derbyshire villages are perfect to explore this autumn

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Chesterfield await first round draw of the FA Cup

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Heanor Gate School PTA fund raiser, July 1981.

Evocative images show Derbyshire life during the 1980s

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

Estate agent struggling to get on housing ladder lives in nan's annexe

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Alfie Pond is one of several Chesterfield players pushing for more game time

Players are going to get their chance, promises Chesterfield chief

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What's On

Candlelight is presenting a run of concerts at Chesterfield's Crooked Spire Church.

Candlelight in Chesterfield adds two new concerts to line-up

Burlesque the Musical will be staged at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre from October 27 to 31, 2026.

Pop hits and sequins in Burlesque the Musical will seduce audiences

Fancy dress competitions, Halloween trails and spook-tacular parties offer plenty of fun for children in Derbyshire during the October holiday from school.

Halloween events and activities to entertain your kids this half-term holiday

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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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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

aGeek, an electronics repair and supply shop at West Bars, had its windows smashed three times in less than a month weeks.

Business owner calls for action after shop targeted three times

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The Derbyshire Dales has been named the region’s best place for launching a new business

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