Laura Hammond

02/11/2023

Adam Johnson, 29, died after his neck was cut by a skate during a match.

07/07/2022

Launched in stores today!

Aldi will offer a full school uniform for just £5 in an in-store event taking place tomorrow (Thursday, July 7).

17/06/2022

My favourite part of my job is being able to tell stories like these ⬇️ what a brilliant idea!

A group in Riddings has opened a community pantry where people can do their food shopping for just £5.

13/05/2022

David Nieper Ltd is currently recruiting for a number of different roles. We have been asked to share the details with you. Cleaner – Part-time Enjoy working in a small […]

05/05/2022

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Fraudsters posing as police officers are continuing to scam people in Derbyshire, with new reports coming from South Wingfield and Matlock. Derbyshire Constabulary warned last week (Thursday, April 28) that […]

19/04/2022

Today is National Offer Day 🏫

Did you get your child get a place at your preferred school? If not, you can find information on how to appeal the decision here 👇🏼

Derbyshire County Council made offers of places to approximately 10,600 children on Tuesday.

19/04/2022

Hi everyone 🙋🏼‍♀️ I'm back at work today after my maternity leave and am really excited to share our new-look Spirit of Alfreton website with you!

If you live, work or spend time in Alfreton and the surrounding areas, please take a look (and also share with any family and friends in the area too!) - thank you!

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27/07/2021

Such an incredible achievement!

An Alfreton teenager has today secured his place in a semi-final event at the Tokyo Olympics.

Jacob Whittle won his men's 100m freestyle heat earlier today - incredible!

https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=1011&sid=0590ac4b7b826df86c9f81f038f5c970

07/07/2021

Something to be aware of...

Police in Derbyshire have issued a warning after a number of residents reported receiving a scam text message inviting them to apply for their Covid-19 passport.

We've got more information about the scam here ⬇

https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=983

07/07/2021

School 'bubbles' expected to end this month and changes to self-isolation requirements for under 18s next month.

As a parent of a six-year-old, I am hugely relieved by this news for a number of reasons.

https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=984

06/07/2021

Calling all cat owners... 🐈

Medivet Alfreton has shared an important update regarding a cat food recall 👇🏼

https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=978

02/07/2021

I’m going on maternity leave in September and am looking for someone to cover while I’m off.

It’s part-time and hours are flexible. More details in the job description 👇🏻

We are recruiting for an experienced journalist who can cover our editor's maternity leave 🍼

We have posted the full job description on our website ⬇

https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=973&p=1061

15/06/2021

Brilliant news!

All over 18s are set to be invited to book their Covid-19 vaccine by the end of the week

https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=947&p=1033

11/06/2021

Finally! 🥳

Yes!! 🥳🥳

Anyone else feeling like this 👇🏻 this morning?

07/04/2021

As someone who can't have a vaccine until much later in the year, I need to hear more about the exemptions process 🤔

06/04/2021

What a brilliant community!

06/04/2021

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🎈 It's our birthday!! 🎈

The Spirit of Alfreton is one today - and what a year it has been!

We're using this milestone as an opportunity to thank you all for your support and to also share some exciting plans with you!

More here: https://alfretonforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=807&sid=e1b5af56e790d7fc2b8541020708a68a

23/03/2021

Lovely to see the community working together to give children a much-needed boost after lockdown!

23/03/2021

I thought it would all be over within six months...definitely feeling more hopeful about what's to come!

22/03/2021

This will take place tomorrow - exactly a year since the first lockdown was announced