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Phil Bramley

Editor, Derbyshire Times

Phil is editor of the Derbyshire Times, covering Chesterfield and north Derbyshire. Formerly group editor for the North Midlands and editor of the Doncaster Free Press, Chad and Sheffield Telegraph titles, he is an award-winning journalist.

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The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

Hathersage open-air pool

Derbyshire swimmers invited to enjoy open-air pool – despite wintery weather

A weather alert is in place for Derbyshire

Derbyshire traffic and travel: Delays on some roads with weather warning active

Glossop Household Waste Recycling Centre

County to consider future of Glossop household waste recycling centre

CCTV footage from the scene showed what appeared to be a firearm being discharged, however, so far, no firearm has been recovered.

Derbyshire Police issue reassurances after Christmas Day gun incident

Derbyshire police are warning businesses and private sellers to be vigilant to counterfeit money, after a surge in reports across the county.

Warning to check bank notes after surge in counterfeit cash in Derbyshire

Harpur Hill

Heartwarming photos show High Peak youngsters starting their school journey

120 people who died in High Peak last year spent their final months living in poverty – accounting for 13% of deaths in the area.

More than 100 "deaths in poverty" in High Peak

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor, (photo: Anna Batchelor).

I visited Derbyshire hotel on the edge of the Chatsworth Estate

The Woodhead Pass (archive image)

Derbyshire traffic and travel: Woodhead Pass closed both ways because of snow

Christie is described as being about 5ft 6ins tall with dark blonde shortish hair and blue eyes.

Police grow concerned for welfare of missing Buxton woman

Derbyshire police say no other vehicles were involved and nobody else was injured in the incident.

Man dies after crash on Snake Pass in the Peak District

Derbyshire Police

Derbyshire Police issue update after serious crash

The men face charges relating to seven burglaries in Glossop, Chapel-En-Le-Firth and Whaley Bridge

Three men charged over series of burglaries in Derbyshire

Polied are appealing for anyone with information about the shooting to come forward

Appeal for information after dead heron found shot at Derbyshire nature reserve

Beans on Toast

Folk troubadour Beans on Toast launches latest album with intimate show

Corey Marshall's DNA was found on a glove that had been discarded by the gang whilst being chased by officers

Final member of burglary gang jailed over spate of raids on Derbyshire homes

Nashville Live Tribute Show comes to Buxton

Nashville Live Tribute Show Comes to Buxton

The 15-year-old is around 5ft 5ins tall, has short brown hair

Derbyshire police concerned for safety of missing teenager

The stunning Oxwich bay

Discover the magical landscapes of South Wales from the Oxwich Bay Hotel

The teenager left an address in the Harpur Hill area, where he had been staying, on the afternoon of Saturday 30 August.

Police ‘seriously concerned’ for the welfare of missing Buxton 14-year-old

Winners at last year's awards

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards shortlist revealed

Witnesses described seeing a Mercedes being driven by John Wilds travelling at between 70mph and 80mph just before the collision

Speeding High Peak driver jailed over head-on crash

Council Leader Alan Graves,

Residents urged to have their say on council shake-up plans for Derbyshire

Winners celebrate at last year's awards event

Just days left to nominate for our Apprenticeship Awards

Figures from the Department for Education show 15,142 suspensions were handed out in Derbyshire schools in the 2023-24 academic year – up from 12,344 a year earlier.

Record number of school suspensions in Derbyshire

Leanne Haskins, 1998 Buxton wellsdressing queen, had the honor of crowning her daughter Layla Mae Haskings

Buxton well dressing queen crowning proves a family affair

Burbage Primary School.

Heartwarming class pictures as High Peak children wave goodbye to primary school

Winners at last year's Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards

Get your entry in for the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards

Firefighters are issuing a warning] regarding the potentially fatal consequences of entering Derbyshire rivers

Firefighters issue warning over danger of entering Derbyshire rivers

Emergency services have been dealing with a fire at a commercial site on Hayfield Road, Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Building evacuated after blaze breaks out at Derbyshire factory

David was last seen wearing a a black and red retro Manchester City t-shirt and jogging bottoms.

Police appeal for help finding 52-year-old man missing from home in Derbyshire

Imogen was wearing black leggings, a beige River Island coat, and white trainers when last seen. She is 5ft 8ins tall and is of slim build, with long brown hair.

Police issue urgent appeal to find missing Derbyshire teenage girl

The charity has been left concerned by a flood of recent reports involving animals entangled in netting, including 47 separate incidents of fox cubs caught already in May

RSPCA calls on Derbyshire families to save wildlife from hazardous football nets

The 15-year-old was last seen outside her home in Chapel-en-le-Frith at about 9pm on Sunday 27 April.

Derbyshire police concerned for welfare of 15-year-old girl who has gone missing

A combination of Roads Policing Unit officers and local officers have been out on the roads – as well as in the air with the use of drones

Derbyshire police using drones to target dangerous bikers in the Peak District

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage

Appeal after biker left with life-threatening injuries in Peak District crash

Derbyshire police say the Woodhead Pass has been closed after an accident in the early hours

Major Peak District route closed after Derbyshire lorry crash

The 15-year-old, who is around 5ft 8ins tall, slim, with long mousey brown hair, was last seen wearing a tight black top, a black Lorenzo gilet, black leggings, white socks and Nike trainers

Derbyshire police concerned for the safety of missing 15-year-old girl

Vera Brittain. (Photo by Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Can Buxton find a home in its heart for Vera?

Two Chinook helicopters were filmed by Severn Trent staff as they flew over Ladybower

WATCH: Spectacular moment Chinook helicopters fly over Ladybower dam

Hannah.is described as of a slim build with brown shoulder length hair. She may be wearing a White Fox brown tracksuit.

Derbyshire police concerned for the safety of missing teenage girl

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Robbery gang who used Grindr to trap victims steal over £100k.

Watch: Robbery gang who used Grindr to trap victims steal over £100k

Gritters were unable to access some roads over the weekend, after hundreds of cars were left parked on the roadside in the Peak District.

Drivers warned of roads still closed due to snow and floods across Derbyshire

The council asked drivers to use car parks, not park at the roadside

Hundreds of cars stop gritters getting through to treat Derbyshire roads

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