News

Positive sign: Deputy Leader of Derbyshire County Council Councillor Rob Reaney, left, and Helen Bailey, Deputy Chair of the Institute of Quarrying, sign a Memorandum of Understanding.

Derbyshire renews support for quarrying and minerals industry

Leading figures from the mineral products industry joined with Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Members on Friday (30 January 2026) to renew a commitment to work together for the benefit of both the industry and the county. As one of the UK’s largest producers of minerals, the Derbyshire minerals industry plays a key role in the county’s economy, and senior representatives from the county council joined key industry delegates at the National Stone Centre in Wirksworth to sign a Memorandum of […]

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From left, Nikki Webster and Jennifer Wyman at Bridge the Gap in Derby.

Community Notices

Thousands needed for Derby’s Bridge the Gap to improve children’s mental health

A Derby organisation that supports children with early intervention and emotional education has set out plans to raise £50,000 to help families in the city. Bridge the Gap, in St Mary’s Gate, wants a Family Support Fund so children can access free support sessions with expert staff. Jennifer Wyman, founder and director of the award-winning CIC, says turning families away who need support is heartbreaking. The 47-year-old, who has worked with children and families for more than 20 years, said: […]

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Borough Wide

Erewash Borough Council aims to freeze council tax

Helen Purcell reports for Erewash Sound Erewash Borough Council is aiming to announce no further rise in its share (11%) of council tax this year, whilst also ploughing millions of pounds into boosting the borough. The authority has launched an online survey so residents can give their views on its ambitious proposed budget, which also includes freezing car park charges. Household subscriptions to get garden waste collected would also be pegged. Meanwhile up to £4.5million will deliver projects to benefit […]

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Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

Community Notices

Last chance to have your say on the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation

Thousands of people across the East Midlands have already shared their views on the future of transport in the East Midlands through the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation – but there’s just one week left to have your say. Fewer potholes, simpler ticketing, more frequent buses, and safer cycling routes are just some of the improvements suggested so far by residents across the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, is urging people, businesses, and community groups to make […]

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Borough Wide

Four Erewash schools listed amongst over 120 to offer free breakfast clubs in the East Midlands by April 2026

Four Erewash schools have been listed amongst over 120 in the East Midlands to be offering free breakfast clubs from this April as the landmark scheme continues to expand across the region and the country. The government confirmed recently that over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start free breakfast clubs from this Spring, as Labour prioritises support to tackle the cost of living and help parents juggle work and family life. Schools already enrolled on the programme […]

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Community Notices

Month-long amnesty calls on owners to hand in now-illegal firearms

Firearms owners are being urged to check if their previously lawful weapon is one of five now classified as illegal – and to hand them in safely during a month-long amnesty. Police forces across England and Wales will be holding a four-week firearms amnesty (February 2nd-27th) for five models of side or top-venting (TVBFs) weapons manufactured by Bruni. The following five imitation firearms can be handed in to local police station without fear of prosecution, after tests by the National […]

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Station News

Gardening Weekly – new to Sundays – as Gardener Steve returns

Green fingered? Love gardening? Do you know someone that does? If you've missed Gardener Steve from Saturday mornings with his bi-weekly advice slot, he's back EVERY Sunday evening from February 2026. The show airs every Sunday from 7:00pm until 9:00pm, with plenty of music you'll love, interspersed with hints and tips, your show contributions, questions, gardening 'what's on', seasonal advice and more besides. Catch highlights on our Listen Again service!

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Fallen Cedar Tree on the A6 (Credit: DCC)

Derbyshire

Landowners and managers urged to be vigilant for tree risks

Landowners and managers across Derbyshire are being urged by Derbyshire County Council to be vigilant and check for signs that their trees could be declining or unstable, putting them at risk of falling and causing danger to people or property. The warning comes after a huge mature cedar tree fell onto the A6 road between Matlock and Cromford last week. Councillor Carol Wood, Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Net Zero and Environment, said: “We wanted to take this opportunity […]

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News

Appointment of new Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

Councillor Mark Cliff, the Chair of Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority, has confirmed that Mick Sharman is the preferred candidate to become Derbyshire’s next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive. Speaking following this week's comprehensive recruitment process, Councillor Cliff said: “I am delighted to announce that Mick Sharman is the preferred candidate to become Derbyshire’s next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive. “Mick joined Derbyshire in September 2025 as Deputy Chief Fire Officer, taking over the role of Acting Chief Fire Officer only days […]

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Derbyshire renews support for quarrying and minerals industry

Thousands needed for Derby’s Bridge the Gap to improve children’s mental health

Erewash Borough Council aims to freeze council tax

Last chance to have your say on the Mayor’s Big Transport Conversation

Four Erewash schools listed amongst over 120 to offer free breakfast clubs in the East Midlands by April 2026

Month-long amnesty calls on owners to hand in now-illegal firearms

Gardening Weekly – new to Sundays – as Gardener Steve returns

Landowners and managers urged to be vigilant for tree risks

Appointment of new Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service

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