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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.

27/07/2025

Here are the best performing Derbyshire primary schools where pupils thrive.

27/07/2025

Here are the pubs and restaurants offering free or discounted food for the little ones this summer 🍴

27/07/2025

Here's a look at some of the lucrative vinyl releases from the world of dance and EDM that users of the website and online marketplace are seeking.

19 releases on vinyl that users of Discogs are looking to throw shapes towards ahead of Creamfields and Tomorrowland 2025

27/07/2025

The sell-out success of Y Not makes it the hottest summer festival in Derbyshire. If you missed out on getting tickets, you can get your festival fix elsewhere in the county

The sell-out success of Y Not makes it the hottest summer festival in Derbyshire. If you missed out on getting tickets, you can get your festival fix elsewhere in the county. Take a look at Shedfest in Chesterfield, the Midlands Elvis Festival in Derby or the Dog Lovers Festival at Elvaston Castle.

27/07/2025

A mum whose son has Down's Syndrome and is non-verbal has become a social media star after learning to communicate with him through a rare language programme.