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Flagship creative programme celebrates landmark second year and continues to transform communities

Derbyshire Makes has cemented its place as one of the UK's most ambitious county-wide creative and cultural programmes, following a hugely successful second year that brought tens of thousands of people together to celebrate the county's heritage and creativity. Delivered by Derbyshire County Council in partnership with a consortium of cultural organisations, artists, heritage partners and communities across the county, Derbyshire Makes has continued to grow in scale, reach and ambition since launching in 2025, reinforcing its position as the […]

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Borough Wide

Man arrested on suspicion of drug offence

Officers from the Amber Valley Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team were carrying out proactive patrols in the Heanor area when they spotted a suspicious vehicle in the town centre. The vehicle initially evaded officers. Other officers from the team joined the search and quickly located the vehicle across the border in Cotmanhay. When officers activated their blue lights behind the vehicle, it failed to stop. Another police vehicle was positioned at the other end of the street and, in an attempt […]

8 October 2026 51

Derbyshire

Campaigners accuse Derbyshire County Council administration of ignoring climate change risks

Dozens of campaigners held a protest outside Derbyshire County Council urging the authority to readopt a Climate Change Strategy after the Reform UK administration scrapped its original plans in favour of an environmental approach. The Derbyshire Climate Coalition organised the protest outside the council’s County Hall, in Matlock, on October 7th, before a Full Council meeting, where campaigner Lisa Hopkinson questioned how the council can be taking climate change seriously when it does not acknowledge the issue with relevant terminology […]

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Community Notices

Disabled passengers give vote of confidence for Britain’s railways

New figures show a record numbers of disabled passengers held discounted railcards on Britain's railways over Spring 2026. Over 450,000 Disabled Persons Railcards were held between April and August 2026, up 25% on the same period last year, and the highest number since records began in 2012. The information is being seen as a major vote of confidence from disabled passengers in Britain’s railways, as railcard usage has more than doubled compared with 2016-17, driven by wider criteria for those […]

8 October 2026 11

Borough Wide

Businesses urged to prepare for vaping, nicotine and tobacco law changes

Businesses selling tobacco, vaping or nicotine products are being urged to get ready for changes in the law which if ignored could land them with a £200 fine. Derbyshire County Council’s trading standards, along with other enforcement agencies, will be tasked with ensuring businesses follow the new rules which will be introduced from 29th October 2026. The changes relate to updated age restrictions, vending machine bans and new rules on promotions and discounts. From 29th October 2026, it will be […]

8 October 2026 20

Deteriorating England flags on lampposts in Erewash. Image from Greg Maskalick.

Borough Wide

County Council resources to be directed to filling potholes rather than removing lamppost flags

Derbyshire council resources will be directed toward filling potholes rather than removing flags installed on lampposts, its Reform UK leadership has said. During a Derbyshire County Council meeting on Wednesday, October 7th, Erewash’s Labour Mayor, Councillor Greg Maskalick, asked about action on “torn and weather-beaten” deteriorating flags – no longer flying – attached to lampposts after being installed “illegally”, mostly in the summer of 2025. In response, Councillor Charlotte Hill, Reform’s cabinet member for highways, said the authority had not […]

8 October 2026 91

Derbyshire

Holiday activity and food programme supports thousands of Derbyshire children

Thousands of children and young people are benefiting from free holiday activities and healthy meals thanks to Derbyshire County Council. The authority’s It's About Me programme has become one of the largest and most ambitious Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programmes in England. Run on the council’s behalf by StreetGames, it provides eligible children with free holiday club sessions, nutritious meals and opportunities to take part in a range of activities to support their health, wellbeing and development. Over the […]

8 October 2026 11

Derby

Plans submitted for landmark city centre office building

Developer St James Securities has submitted a planning application to Derby City Council for a major Grade A office building in the heart of the city centre. The application for the landmark eight-storey building at 3 Springwell Square marks another major milestone in Derby’s £200 million Becketwell regeneration scheme. The proposed low-carbon development would deliver 106,544 sq ft of premium, flexible workspace on the former Duckworth Square site, creating a flagship office building designed to meet the needs of modern […]

8 October 2026 20

Long Eaton

Two men jailed over violent street attack and theft

Two men have been jailed for attacking a man in the street and stealing his bag in Long Eaton. The incident happened when the victim, who has a number of vulnerabilities, was outside a shop in Tamworth Road at just before 9:30pm on Saturday 30th May. The victim, a man aged in his 20s, was approached by Gareth Moyes and Matthew Gavin on bicycles who began cycling close to him back and forth. He tried to walk away but the […]

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Flagship creative programme celebrates landmark second year and continues to transform communities

Man arrested on suspicion of drug offence

Campaigners accuse Derbyshire County Council administration of ignoring climate change risks

Disabled passengers give vote of confidence for Britain’s railways

Businesses urged to prepare for vaping, nicotine and tobacco law changes

County Council resources to be directed to filling potholes rather than removing lamppost flags

Holiday activity and food programme supports thousands of Derbyshire children

Plans submitted for landmark city centre office building

Two men jailed over violent street attack and theft

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