Construction on Rykneld Square was paused after archaeologists uncovered medieval remains. The project will now proceed with revised designs to protect the historical finds while creating a greener public space.
A record-breaking 721 participants completed Ashgate Hospice's High Peak Trail Walk, raising over £75,000 for palliative care in North Derbyshire. The event featured emotional stories, including Helen Bird walking in memory of her friend Dave Smith.
Tariq Thompson, 35, has been sentenced to over three years in prison after being caught with heroin containing xylazine, a veterinary tranquiliser not for human use.
Megan Cartwright, a 23-year-old nurse from Calow, is tackling the Chesterfield 10k and Great North Run to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice, honoring her grandad Dave's memory and the care he received.
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Chesterfield Borough Council and the Chesterfield Town Board have submitted a joint bid for the inaugural UK Town of Culture competition, targeting a £3 million prize to fund a six-month cultural programme in 2028.
A 51-year-old widow was prosecuted through the Single Justice Procedure after failing to pay a £35.84 vehicle tax bill on her late husband's Jaguar during her bereavement period.
Ashgate Hospice partners with Chesterfield legal firm BRM for Wills Month 2026, waiving will-writing fees for donations to support hospice care across North Derbyshire.
A 14-year-old boy has died after a collision between an electric motorbike and a car in Chesterfield. His 15-year-old passenger remains in serious condition.
Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for his second Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospice, honoring his wife Sue who received palliative care at home. The event raises vital funds for hospice services across North Derbyshire.
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BRM's decade-long Wills Month campaigns have raised over £220,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, funding vital services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for the Sparkle Night Walk 2026 in Chesterfield, raising funds for Ashgate Hospice which cared for his late wife Sue at home.
A mother from Chesterfield reveals her baby daughter was born with lifelong disabilities after doctors repeatedly dismissed her chickenpox symptoms during pregnancy as 'just a virus', leading to congenital varicella syndrome.
Chesterfield hosts a vibrant weekend event featuring a spectacular light show, live music, and family activities to mark the completion of its multi-million-pound market regeneration project.
A group of young artists aged 16-30 from Chesterfield present 'Chesterfield Through Our Eyes' at Pavements Shopping Centre, showcasing their creative responses to the town's identity and future.
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Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre in Chesterfield reopens following a £25,000 renovation funded by the council's Community Grants Fund, creating a modern community hub.
The RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch introduces a free wills service this January, encouraging residents to secure their loved ones' future while supporting vulnerable animals like Marnie, a rescued dog now thriving in her forever home.
A coroner hears how Elaine Richmond drowned scuba diving in the Maldives, followed by her husband Malcolm's death days later while awaiting repatriation.
Hollingwood Primary School in Chesterfield has been selected by the Department for Education's RISE programme to serve as an Attendance and Behaviour Hub for the East Midlands region.
A 78-year-old man from Chesterfield becomes the first patient in Yorkshire to survive thanks to a new miniature heart pump funded by Sheffield Hospitals Charity, revolutionising care for high-risk cardiac cases.
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Chesterfield Borough Council proposes extending the Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour spreading to Chatsworth Road and Brampton areas.
Five suspects arrested in Chesterfield after armed police execute early morning drug warrants, seizing drugs and cash in a dramatic operation.
Bethany Li from Chesterfield is tackling the High Peak Trail Walk on March 22 to fundraise for Ashgate Hospice, which cared for her father. Join the event to support end-of-life care.
Chesterfield FC Community Trust and BRM Solicitors launch their second annual Wills Month in February 2026. Get a professionally written Will in exchange for a donation supporting vital local programmes.
Join a powerful evening of remembrance in Chesterfield on Jan 27, featuring a Holocaust survivor's testimony and the 80 Candles Quilt. Free tickets available.
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The Crown and Anchor pub in Chesterfield raised £1,953.75 for Ashgate Hospice in memory of Jill Parsley. The community event featured free live music and a raffle. Read more about this heartwarming story of local charity work.
Discover Chesterfield's Remembrance Day plans for 2023, including service times at St Mary's Church, parade routes through the town centre, and essential road closure information for November 12th.
Community groups in Chesterfield can now apply for grants to create warm, welcoming spaces for residents facing winter challenges. Discover how to access funding and make a difference.
