Ripley & Heanor News

01/08/2025

"Unimaginable loss": The baby boy was left in a hot car outside a soap shop 😢
[via NationalWorld ]

A father has been charged with neglect after his five-month-old baby tragically died after being left in a hot car during a heatwave.

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

Drivers are bering warned of delays on the M1, caused by a cow on the motorway.

31/07/2025

These places of amazing natural beauty are perfect to visit this summer across Derbyshire and the Peak District.

31/07/2025

Police have issued an appeal for help find a missing woman who may be in Derbyshire

29/07/2025

Drivers are being warned of delays after a vehicle fire has led to the closure of two lanes of the M1.

28/07/2025

‘Do not drive’ recall affects 120,000 UK vehicles

Drivers are being urged to act fast — how to check if your car is affected and what to do next 🚗

28/07/2025

'Katie touched countless hearts and brought a smile with everyone she met' 💔
(via NationalWorld)

A 20-year-old woman has died of a rare form of cancer - which her elder sister is also battling - 11 years after their mum died of breast cancer.

28/07/2025

Watch as we meet John Payne, 90, to discuss his “miracle” achievement after 30 years playing the sport.

27/07/2025

We searched our archives to bring you these stunning black and white images that capture what life was like in places including Chesterfield and Dronfield, Ripley, Codnor and Tideswell.

27/07/2025

Every day Derbyshire residents say their final farewells to family members, friends, colleagues, neighbours and many other characters who have played a unique part in local life.

27/07/2025

'He was a much loved son, brother, dad, colleague and partner' 💔
(via NationalWorld)

Tributes have been paid to a firefighter dad who died earlier this month aged 38, including from stars of Coronation Street and Emmerdale.