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The Knightsbridge II show home which is on sale at Jones Homes’ Van Dyk Village development, Clowne.

Luxury show home at Van Dyke Village is ready to move into

Eleanor Hughes and Hannah Goulding, Regional Fundraisers from Bluebell Wood

Get your Christmas tree recycled with Bluebell Wood

Little ones can enjoy over 3,800 acres of parkland for free during half-term

Clumber Park offers free day passes for families affected by Wilko redundancies

Stagecoach is offering interviews to staff affected by the announcement made by Wilko that almost 270 roles in Worksop are to be made redundant.

Stagecoach offering interviews to staff affected by Wilko redundancies

Smoke billows from the huge tanker fire which has caused the M1 to close in both directions

UPDATE: M1 open northbound again after tanker fire

All lanes are now open again on the M1 southbound. Photo: Google

UPDATE: All lanes now open on M1 southbound following tanker fire

Sarah Henshaw, pictured here on CCTV, was last seen at her home address in Ilkeston, Derbyshire on June 20.

Sarah Henshaw: Body dumped by M1 believed to be missing 31-year-old

These are some distinctly Derbyshire insults.

'Ya mardy cow': 13 classic Derbyshire insults and their history

Northern Rail says no trains will run between Nottingham and Sheffield this Sunday. Photo: Jonny Walton

No trains between Nottingham and Sheffield on Easter Sunday

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

The team donated soup and sandwiches

Barlborough food manufacturer kick start a year of community work
The team at Greencore’s Barlborough site got together to kick off a year of community work.

Legendary singer Sir Tom Jones is a coach on The Voice.

Sir Tom Jones slammed over decision during The Voice UK semi-final

Carole Botham, director of Corporate Services at Creswell-based Autism East Midlands, with Dan Kneller

Creswell charity director is set to compete in her first ever marathon

Nikki Clifford, owner of NJUK Hair salon in Clowne.

Clowne salon boss shortlisted for Midlands Hairdresser of the Year award

Jay O'Shea representing the A-League All Stars against FC Barcelona on May 25, 2022 in Sydney.

Ex Spireite star Jay O'Shea is loving life at Brisbane Roar

Bassetlw Food Bank have received a £1,000 donation from Amazon fulfilment centre in Chesterfield. Pictured: Bassetlaw Food Bank volunteers.

Bassetlaw Food bank receives £1,000 donation from Amazon

Some of the features that can be seen on this walk. (Picture: Sally Outram).

Sally Outram walk: A circular 9 miles walk from Gringley-on-the-Hill

The M1 southbound is closed on all lanes.

Pedestrian "safe and well" after closure of M1 near Worksop

Laura Sanderson, associate in Wake Smith's commercial property team, and Will Toon.

Kitchen business expands into Worksop with unit at Vesuvius development

The Rock Choir Team consists of over 120 individuals including 80 professional musicians and performers, The Rock Choir Leaders.

Worksop Rock Choir opens its autumn term

The down side of being so busy is that mistakes happen – often with serious consequences

Ad Feature Accidents soar after online shopping boom

Left to right: Mum Leah Candy, Lillie-Mae Wood and Stepdad Andy.

Chesterfield parents to skydive for Sheffield Children’s Hospital

Bassetlaw Food Bank received £1000 worth of donations

Amazon donates £1,000 worth of products to Bassetlaw Food Bank

There are walks of all different lengths and types for different abilities.

Tackle 20 mile Worksop to Chesterfield trek as Canal Walking Festival returns

There are roadworks across Bassetlaw next week which could cause disruption on the roads.

All the Bassetlaw road closures, temporary traffic lights and planned disruption...

Debenhams will officially close many of its stores on May 12. Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images.

This is when the Debenhams near to Worksop will close for the final time

The M1 near Chesterfield is now back open again following a fire caused by fallen power lines.

M1 northbound near Chesterfield back open following fallen power cable fire

The M1 is closed in both directions from junction 29 near to Chesterfield to junction 29A due to fallen power lines.

Chesterfield motorists urged to avoid M1 after road closed in both directions
Drivers in Chesterfield are being warned to avoid the M1 after all lanes have been closed in both directions due to a fire.

Jack Broadhead - back and raring to go.

Worksop Town midfielder can't wait to get going again

A UK bakery is now accepting bitcoin as payment - here's why

Salon owner Becky Candy has won an award for the way her business has reacted to lockdown.

Salon wins national award for way it adapted to lockdown

Bradley Tyas, who had become a father seven weeks ago, tragically died in the collision

Tributes paid to Chesterfield dad, 23, who died following collision with lorry

Sheffield Wednesday legend Peter Swan, centre, has died at the age of 84.

Sheffield Wednesday legend and former Chesterfield landlord Peter Swan dies aged...

A technical issue may have allowed ineligible people to skip the Covid vaccine queue (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

A technical issue may have allowed ineligible people to skip the Covid vaccine q...

Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

Dental nurses turned away for Covid-19 vaccine

Amazon Chesterfield team members David Leversedge and Laura Herring. Image: Mark Bickerdike Photography.

What festive rush has been like at Amazon's huge Chesterfield centre

10 years old, Staffordshire Bull Terrier. This gentle giant is affectionate, playful and a big bundle of joy who will suit any family who is looking for a slightly older dog with lots of love to give.

RSPCA Chesterfield pets still looking for homes

Studio 21 in Eckington is doing a day of free treatments to give something back to the community at Christmas after the year we've had. Pictured are senior stylists Donna Rake and Emily Standhaven, stylist Eliza Phillips, apprentice Millie Megson and owner Sarah Finlay.

This salon is offering free treatments this weekend to spread some festive cheer

Delays on M1 southbound

Traffic delays on the M1 southbound following accident near junction 29 this mor...

Lindsay, Simon and their 19-month-old son Isaac during their big day at Asghate Hospice. Photo: Tom Hodgson.

Terminally-ill mum marries love of her life at Ashgate Hospice

Planning applications dropped by more than a quarter in Bassetlaw over lockdown. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Lockdown blamed for big drop in Bassetlaw planning applications

Medical staff wearing full PPE (personal protective equipment), including a face mask, long aprons, and gloves as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, work on an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) ward treating patients with COVID-19, at Frimley Park Hospital in Frimley, southwest England on May 22, 2020. - Britain's number of deaths "involving" the coronavirus has risen to 46,000, substantially higher than the 36,914 fatalities officially reported so far, according to a statistical update released Tuesday. (Photo by Steve Parsons / POOL / AFP) (Photo by STEVE PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Coronavirus figures revealed for city and region

Elton John performed in Chesterfield in June 2012 but who can you spot in these fun crowd shots?

Remembering when Elton John performed in Derbyshire

When and where to see The Crooks in upcoming tour

Witch marks were discovered at Creswell Crags last year.

Creswell Crags to reopen
A much-loved Derbyshire beauty spot which has been closed for nearly 150 days because of the coronavirus pandemic is set to reopen.

Congestion on the M1

Severe delays on the M1 following collision

Ben Slater is excited to be back in training with Nottinghamshire. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Slater delighted to be back in Notts training

Simon and Lindsay with 15-month-old Isaac.

Cancer shock dad 'wants to die in partner's place'

Restaurants at Dobbies' garden centres will reopen on Saturday.

Dobbies to reopen garden centre restaurants

The Spinney care home at Brimington.

New pledge made over plans to close care homes in Chesterfield and Derbyshire

Two-year-old Jacob Duke with his cave painting

Toddler produces cave painting to help struggling visitor attraction

A still from the video produced by Creswell Junior School.

Watch Derbyshire school’s lovely video which aims to raise a smile during lockdo...

Asda store at Handsworth in Sheffield

Asda to introduce new social-distancing measures including installation of Persp...

Footballer Jordan Sinnott

Funeral of former Chesterfield player Jordan Sinnott to be held this week

The M1 is closed

Road above M1 is closed as motorway is shut in both directions near Chesterfield...