Banned Driver 'Ran Out of Talent' in Police Chase
Jack Cartwright, a banned driver, led police on a high-speed chase at over 50mph, overtaking on the wrong side before crashing into a bush and being jailed for three years.
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Free nature workshops for kids at Chesterfield garden centre
Dobbies in Chesterfield offers free Little Seedlings Club and Gabby's Dollhouse workshops to inspire children with nature, water cycles, and fairy gardening this summer.
Chesterfield Steampunk Market Weekend Coming This Summer
Chesterfield gears up for its first Steampunk Market weekend on July 4-5, with live music, a carousel, themed bars, stalls, and a parade. Partnership with Newark Steampunk Society.
Ashgate Hospice Needs 50 More Volunteers for Night Walk
Ashgate Hospice in Derbyshire needs 50 more volunteers for its annual Sparkle Night Walk on June 27. Volunteers will marshal, direct, and cheer on participants. No experience needed.
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Volunteers Unite for Wildlife Litter Pick at Hardwick
Local volunteers from Chesterfield Litter Pickers and National Trust teamed up at Hardwick estate for a litter pick to protect wildlife and preserve parkland during Great Big Green Week.
Chesterfield Foodbank Joins easyfundraising for Funds
Chesterfield Foodbank partners with easyfundraising to secure funds amid high demand. A £500 grant covers venue costs for a year, with cashback donations from retailers supporting emergency food and essentials.
South Yorkshire Trio Drive Black Cab 950 Miles for Hospice
Three friends from South Yorkshire will drive a London black cab 950 miles across two countries in the Bangers and Cash rally to raise £2,500 for Ashgate Hospice.
Chesterfield 1940s Market Returns with Spitfire
Chesterfield's 1940s Market returns May 28 with a replica Spitfire, classic cars, live music, and family activities in the town centre from 10am to 4pm.
Chesterfield Firm Wins King's Award for Innovation
Phoenix Sealing in Chesterfield receives a King's Award for Enterprise for Innovation, recognized for its CORRIX® gasket range that solves corrosion in flanged pipework.
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Woman Gets £750 PIP Monthly, Teaches Claiming Tips on TikTok
Sara Middleton, 47, from Chesterfield, uses TikTok to educate people on accessing Personal Independence Payments from DWP, sharing advice based on her own experience with chronic conditions.
Chesterfield Bakery Wins Top National Sourdough Awards
Peak & Stone Bakery in Chesterfield, run by Tom and Emily Martin, has won both Britain's Best Plain Sourdough and Best Flavoured Sourdough at the 2026 Britain's Best Loaf awards, judged by experts from over 200 entries nationwide.
Chesterfield Seeks 90 Volunteers for 1435 Theatre and Museum
Chesterfield Borough Council is recruiting 90 volunteers for two key roles at the new 1435 theatre and museum, with drop-in sessions scheduled in April to welcome and improve accessibility for visitors.
Chesterfield Mum Praises Hospice Support After Daughter's Loss
A Chesterfield mother shares how Ashgate Hospice's Family Support Group helped her four-year-old daughter cope with her grandmother's death, highlighting ongoing bereavement care.
Ancient Finds Pause Chesterfield Square Work, Plans Updated
Construction on Rykneld Square was paused after archaeologists uncovered medieval remains. The project will now proceed with revised designs to protect the historical finds while creating a greener public space.
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Record High Peak Trail Walk Raises £75k for Ashgate Hospice
A record-breaking 721 participants completed Ashgate Hospice's High Peak Trail Walk, raising over £75,000 for palliative care in North Derbyshire. The event featured emotional stories, including Helen Bird walking in memory of her friend Dave Smith.
Drug Dealer Jailed for Heroin Laced with Vet Tranquiliser
Tariq Thompson, 35, has been sentenced to over three years in prison after being caught with heroin containing xylazine, a veterinary tranquiliser not for human use.
Nurse Runs 10k and Great North Run for Ashgate Hospice
Megan Cartwright, a 23-year-old nurse from Calow, is tackling the Chesterfield 10k and Great North Run to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice, honoring her grandad Dave's memory and the care he received.
Chesterfield Bids for UK Town of Culture 2028
Chesterfield Borough Council and the Chesterfield Town Board have submitted a joint bid for the inaugural UK Town of Culture competition, targeting a £3 million prize to fund a six-month cultural programme in 2028.
Widow Prosecuted Over £35 DVLA Bill on Dead Husband's Car
A 51-year-old widow was prosecuted through the Single Justice Procedure after failing to pay a £35.84 vehicle tax bill on her late husband's Jaguar during her bereavement period.
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Ashgate Hospice & BRM Launch 2026 Wills Month Campaign
Ashgate Hospice partners with Chesterfield legal firm BRM for Wills Month 2026, waiving will-writing fees for donations to support hospice care across North Derbyshire.
14-Year-Old Killed in Electric Bike Crash, Friend Hospitalized
A 14-year-old boy has died after a collision between an electric motorbike and a car in Chesterfield. His 15-year-old passenger remains in serious condition.
Man Walks Sparkle Night for Hospice in Memory of Wife
Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for his second Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospice, honoring his wife Sue who received palliative care at home. The event raises vital funds for hospice services across North Derbyshire.
Chesterfield Firm Raises £220k+ for Macmillan Cancer Support
BRM's decade-long Wills Month campaigns have raised over £220,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, funding vital services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Man Walks for Hospice in Memory of Wife
Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for the Sparkle Night Walk 2026 in Chesterfield, raising funds for Ashgate Hospice which cared for his late wife Sue at home.
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Baby Disabled After Chickenpox Dismissed as 'Just a Virus'
A mother from Chesterfield reveals her baby daughter was born with lifelong disabilities after doctors repeatedly dismissed her chickenpox symptoms during pregnancy as 'just a virus', leading to congenital varicella syndrome.
Chesterfield Glow Up Celebrates Market Transformation
Chesterfield hosts a vibrant weekend event featuring a spectacular light show, live music, and family activities to mark the completion of its multi-million-pound market regeneration project.
Chesterfield Young Artists Display 'Through Our Eyes' Exhibition
A group of young artists aged 16-30 from Chesterfield present 'Chesterfield Through Our Eyes' at Pavements Shopping Centre, showcasing their creative responses to the town's identity and future.
Miners Welfare Reopens After £25k Council Grant Revamp
Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre in Chesterfield reopens following a £25,000 renovation funded by the council's Community Grants Fund, creating a modern community hub.
Free Wills Service Launched by RSPCA Chesterfield Branch
The RSPCA Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Branch introduces a free wills service this January, encouraging residents to secure their loved ones' future while supporting vulnerable animals like Marnie, a rescued dog now thriving in her forever home.
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Derbyshire Couple Die Days Apart in Maldives
A coroner hears how Elaine Richmond drowned scuba diving in the Maldives, followed by her husband Malcolm's death days later while awaiting repatriation.
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