Derbyshire

It is nearly 80 years since two villages in the Peak District were flooded to create a new reservoir.

12 stunning photos reveal long-lost drowned Peak District villages that vanished...

Derbyshire council’s highways chief has confirmed that plans for 20mph speed limit zones in two of the county’s towns have been dropped after they failed to attract widespread public support.

Derbyshire County Council scraps 20mph speed limit plans for Buxton

Retro Derbyshire picture feature.

25 fantastic pictures showing what life was like during the last 100 years acros...

John Robb will talk about his career in music when he tours to Buxton's Pavilion Arts Centre on April 12, 2023.

Post-punk icon will visit Derbyshire to celebrate his career in music

Christmas at the National Stone Centre

Visit Santa at the National Stone Centre’s Free Christmas Festival

Derbyshire County Council wants the Government to ban candy floss, bubble gum, salted caramel, ice cream, and lemonade vape flavours. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Derbyshire council calls for ban on candy floss, ice cream and lemonade vapes

Trudy Ford, social organiser, Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows.

Column: We believe friendship can be important during tough times

Helen with her mum, Mary Buteux

Buxton resident is the inspiration behind a new online service

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust said it will be challenging for the health service to achieve its goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040 as cervical screening coverage continues to fall across England.

Fewer people in Derbyshire completed cervical screenings last year

High Peak MP Robert Largan (Photo: Richard Townshend Photography)

Robert Largan column: Good to see real progress taking place in local schools

High Peak Mp Robert Largan

Derbyshire council expected to reject 20mph ‘Green Towns’ speed limit plans

Just one road remains closed - the A6187 Winnats Pass in Castleton, due to an abandoned car.

Council issue warning to drivers following snow and rain fall

Tony Tomliunson with his book on Buxton FC's post war exploits. Photo Jason Chadwick

Buxton FC former chairman writes book on club's history

The snow-covered landscape in Bakewell on 20th January 1937.

Enjoy these pics of winter wonderlands around Derbyshire from yesteryear

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place for all of the High Peak. Photo Met Office

Weather warnings and a road closure as snow hits High Peak

Derbyshire schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show.

Record number of suspensions at Derbyshire schools

David Exwood addresses the meeting with Derbyshire farmers

NFU Vice President in Derbyshire to address county farmers

Farmers Andrew Wood, Joe Dalton, Jane Bassett and David Handford

New NFU farming leader set to champion Derbyshire farming

Mark Kenyon, Derbyshire County Council's director of finance and ICT.

Council chief uncertain he will be able to fill £33m budget black hole

John Bishop will tour his Back At It show to Buxton Opera House on May 8, 2024.

John Bishop will tour new live comedy show to Derbyshire

The decorations displayed on the seller’s festive tree with a note found with them stating that they are from Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree.

Queen Victoria's Christmas tree decorations set for auction in Derbyshire

Johnny Ray fans from Derbyshire are pictured waiting patiently at the London Airport. Johnny Ray, the famous American crooner, arrived at the airport and the teenage fan club presidents were there to meet him and returned to the Dorchester Hotel with him for a lemonade. The two lucky girls - Jill James (18) and Philippa Henderson (15) are seen wearing Johnny Ray picture earings.

19 rare black and white retro photos show interesting images from around Derbysh...

The exact time when snow and freezing temperatures are set to hit Derbyshire this week according to the Met Office.

Derbyshire snow: When will it snow as temperatures set to fall below zero

Wives of striking Derbyshire miners hand in a letter to the Coal Board in Hobart Place on 18th January 1972. With them is MP for Bolsover, Dennis Skinner (centre).

33 fascinating pictures showing life in Derbyshire over the last century

Andrew Pugh at Heights of Abraham cable car system in Matlock Bath in 1984.

35 cracking pics showing the beauty of Derbyshire from the 1950's to the 1980's

Retro Derbyshire pictures, showing life during the 60's and 70's.

20 fantastic pictures show what life was like during the 1960s and 1970s

Kevin the Carrot superfan Chevie Wells and her Christmas tree

Watch: Mum shows off Christmas tree decked with 50 Kevin the Carrots

Office for National Statistics figures show around 3,155 businesses in Derbyshire ceased trading in 2022 – up from 2,875 the year before.

Thousands of businesses folded in Derbyshire in 2022

An increase in costs for town centre parking is bad news, says a reader.

Letter: Parking charge increase is another nail in coffin for town centre

Guest columnist Yvette Thomas, editor for Inner Wheel's District 22, covering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Column: Inner Wheel members can offer hand of friendship worldwide

Award winning florist Alexa Mather. Photo Jason Chadwick

Buxton florist named best in county

The explosion caused extensive damage to the bungalow

Pensioner airlifted to hospital after explosion at his home has sadly died

Derbyshire County Council Leader, Councillor Barry Lewis said: "The financial pressures we are facing are greater than ever experienced before, with most of these pressures being simply outside our control."

Derbyshire council cuts financial black hole by £13million

Nearly a third of parents said Derbyshire schools were not dealing with bullying quickly and effectively, new figures show.

Nearly a third of parents say schools not dealing with bullying effectively

Local schoolboys watch the West German team training at Ashbourne during the 1966 World Cup in July 1966.

19 rare pictures show the delights of Derbyshire over the last 100 years

Derbyshire County Council Leader, Councillor Barry Lewis, said: “We are all aware of the current economic difficulties and the challenges this brings which affect the council as much as they are affecting households and businesses across Derbyshire."

Residents urged to help cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council shape its budget

Wives of striking Derbyshire miners hand in a letter to the Coal Board in Hobart Place on 18th January 1972. With them is MP for Bolsover, Dennis Skinner (centre).

21 cracking pics showing what life used to be like in Derbyshire

Bereaved Youngsters Need Support from the Adults Around Them

Winston's Wish Acknowledges Children's Grief Awareness Week

Dr Chris Weiner, chief medical officer, NHS Derby and Derbyshire

Column: Think which service is best for your health during this winter

Garland Day At Castleton, Derbyshire.

25 fascinating historic pictures showing Derbyshire as you've never seen before

Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion this morning.
Image: William Lailey / SWNS

Photos show aftermath of suspected gas explosion in Derbyshire town

A man was taken to hospital after the explosion.

Man airlifted to hospital after explosion in High Peak town

Emergency services are at the scene of the incident.

Explosion in High Peak town sees homes evacuated and air ambulance deployed

Emergency services are at the scene of the incident.

Explosion in Derbyshire town sees homes evacuated and air ambulance deployed

Jackie Morris at Whitehorse Gallery

White Horse Galleries opens a new gallery in Bakewell - A Peaky Blinder!

A practice session for the Women of Derbyshire project

Famous and inspiring women of Derbyshire are being celebrated through song, musi...