Derbyshire Times

02/02/2025

"Does God have a preference for politicians with a criminal record over ordinary citizens trying to protect their families?"

Not long ago, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as Republican president of the USA, four years after the end of his first term. His election had come as a surprise, given that he was a convicted criminal who had been impeached twice, says writer Laurence Coupe.

02/02/2025

Dog-lovers are being urged to head out on a sponsored stroll in February to help make sure dogs at a local rehoming centre get everything they need until they find their forever homes. 🐾

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust Loughborough is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.

02/02/2025

There will soon be an Oodie for everyone [contains affiliate links]

There's currently only one club featured in Oodie's new range of football-themed blankets, coats, and hoodies, but more are coming soon

01/02/2025

The humble VHS tape is due a comeback, but here’s what some rare items could be worth in your collection 📼

01/02/2025

Take a look back to the swinging sixties with these great pictures.

Take a look back to the swinging sixties with 25 great pictures.

01/02/2025

Shoddy drivers, court order breakers, waste dumpers, a benefits cheat, a mamba smoker and a pa******le...

​Here are the latest cases heard by Chesterfield and Derby magistrates:

01/02/2025

Teacher died after arrest which saw her "stripped and left naked in a cell" 💔 RIP Jorja
[via NationalWorld]

A teacher preparing to start a new life in Costa Rica died after being "traumatised" by an arrest which saw her "stripped and left naked in a cell"

01/02/2025

These are some of the best hidden gems that you need to visit across Derbyshire and the Peak District in 2025.

Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to some amazing areas of natural beauty – and these should be at the very top of your list of places to visit during 2025.

01/02/2025

Two Chesterfield food venues with one star hygiene ratings are among latest Derbyshire food hygiene scores.

01/02/2025

From jazz to electronic music - there’s plenty of festivals on offer in the East Midlands in 2025 🎶🎪

01/02/2025

Real ale fans will be cheering on the bands performing at Chesterfield CAMRA’s annual beer festival - ansd here's who else you can playing live in Derbyshire

Real ale fans will be cheering on the bands performing at Chesterfield CAMRA’s annual beer festival. Elsewhere in Derbyshire, tribute acts will play the music of Motorhead and Led Zeppelin

01/02/2025

"It may bring in more tourists who would like to stay in a historical property with beautiful grounds and a golf course nearby and within easy reach of the town, with its independent shops and new market."

Would it be a good idea to turn Tapton House into a hotel?

01/02/2025

Derbyshire’s royal correspondent will unveil his photographs of King Charles and Queen Camilla plus other British royalty at a new exhibition in Chesterfield.

01/02/2025

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has launched the first homes for sale at its £47million, 200 new-home development in Somercotes

Housebuilder Avant Homes East Midlands has launched the first homes for sale at its £47m, 200 new home development in Somercotes, near Alfreton.

01/02/2025

Bolsover District Council aims to increase its part of residents’ council tax bills by 2.99per cent and to increase council tenants’ rent by 2.7per cent as part of its budget plans

Bolsover District Council is set to increase council tax by 2.99per cent and tenants' rent by 2.7per cent v.1

01/02/2025

"Car access and congestion has increased massively in recent years, and the site is next to a school with traffic chaos seen there regularly"

I have seen that there is yet another planning proposal for 15 holiday lodges on the Mayfields site at Hady Lane.

01/02/2025

Eight residential care homes that are owned and operated by Derbyshire County Council are to be put up for sale as going concerns.

Eight residential care homes that are owned and operated by Derbyshire County Council are to be put up for sale as going concerns. Business and commercial property sales agent Ernest Wilson, part of the Eddisons group of companies, has been appointed to sell the homes.