MPs call for review of Environment Agency flood failings in England Derbyshire and South Yorkshire MPs say agency ‘not up to the task’ after people received warnings too late The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Green party candidate and his mother arrested on suspicion of stalking Tory MP Chris and Christine Hallam accused of harassing and stalking Robert Largan, the MP for High Peak in Derbyshire The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
‘A joy to watch’: UK rewilding brings endangered species back from brink Local wildlife restoration starting to boost populations of dormice, birds, butterflies and others – and helping humans along the way The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023
Residents left feeling ‘helpless’ as homes damaged by floods Derbyshire was one of the counties badly affected by Storm Babet, which caused widespread flooding over the weekend. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
‘Stark’ failures by probation service contributed to murder of Derbyshire family Damien Bendall killed his pregnant partner Terri Harris, her two children and one of their friends The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
‘Very stark’ probation failures contributed to Bendall killings, coroner rules Damien Bendall was jailed for life for murdering Terri Harris, John Paul Bennett, Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent in Derbyshire in September 2021. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Storm Babet: ‘risk to life’ flood warnings issued for parts of England and Scotland Three severe flood alerts in place around River Derwent in Derbyshire as Environment Agency warns flooding could last until Tuesday The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Emergency crews rescue 20 people from care home trapped by floods Over 100 people had to be rescued from flooding in Derbyshire on Friday and flood waters are still expected to rise in some parts of the county. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
The body of a Derbyshire miner missing since 1967 has been found in a field. Now his family want answers Police call for witnesses after Alfred Swinscoe’s body found by chance, 56 years after he walked out of his local pub The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023
Woman dies plunging into icy river during cold water immersion therapy Senior coroner issues warning after Kellie Poole died taking part in session in River Goyt, Derbyshire The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Country diary: Eye to eye with a weary toad Birchen Edge, Derbyshire: This one, the largest I’d seen for a while, had narrowly escaped my boot as it paused in the sunshine The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023
Pocket watch ‘used by naval officer at Battle of Trafalgar’ set for auction The secrets of the 235-year-old silver watch were revealed when it was taken for valuation at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire saleroom. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Country diary: The most beautiful monuments on a moor not short of them Bleaklow, Derbyshire: The ancient Barrow Stones reveal so much on close inspection, if you unleash your inner whim The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Cure or killer? The rewards – and very real risks – of the cold water plunge Celebrities, influencers and therapists have all touted the benefits of icy immersion. But last week a coroner told a different story after the death of a woman in Derbyshire The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 Man denies murder of woman whose body was found in lay-by near motorway The body of Sarah Henshaw, 31, of Ilkeston, Derbyshire, was found close to junction 29 of the M1.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023 Coroner ‘concerned’ over lack of cold water immersion regulation after woman’s death Kellie Poole’s heart stopped after entering 10.7C water in Derbyshire therapy session, inquest rules
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 Woman’s death during immersion therapy likely caused by cold water, inquest told Kellie Poole was pronounced dead at the scene of the cold water immersion session in Derbyshire.
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 Redfern to become first woman to stand as an umpire in a men’s first-class cricket match in Britain Sue Redfern to become first woman to umpire men's 1st-class cricket match in England and Wales. Redfern, ex-England player, appointed for Glamorgan-Derbyshire fixture. First woman to officiate home England men's match and T20 Blast game.
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 County council approves measures to reduce £46 million budget gap Derbyshire County Council’s leader said it was ‘far from’ bankrupt but that the measures were necessary.
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023 County council could stop non-essential spending due to £46m budget black hole Derbyshire County Council has already used £29 million of reserves to balance its books in the current financial year.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Man charged over theft of peregrine falcon eggs from nest in quarry Christopher Wheeldon is accused of stealing the eggs from a site in Bolsover Moor, Derbyshire.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023 Millie Bright set to be made Honorary Freewoman of home county Bright captained the England team as they reached the Women’s World Cup Final last month.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023 County cricket: Essex see off Middlesex to stay in title race – as it happened Simon Harmer’s five-fer helped the hosts close things out at Chelmsford while Yorkshire earned their second win of the season
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 County cricket: Surrey reiterate ‘desire’ for title after Leicestershire win – as it happened Surrey took just 15 minutes to draw a line through Warwickshire and cement their place as sparkling favourites for the Championship title
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Two men deny murdering 21-year-old Owen Fairclough found dead on country path in Derbyshire A third defendant will enter pleas at a later date