Residents are growing increasingly concerned after nearly 300 sites have been identified for consideration for new housing schemes which they fear could pose a strain on infrastructure and a threat to the Green Belt.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/derbyshire-residents-fear-rural-land-grab-and-threat-to-green-belt-as-drive-to-meet-housing-shortage-highlights-300-sites-5262481

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Officers have given advice to drivers during patrols in Tibshelf.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/crime/ferrari-driver-told-off-as-police-crack-down-on-speeding-parking-and-number-plate-offences-in-derbyshire-village-5267798

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Families visiting Chatsworth during the Easter holidays can enjoy seasonal celebrations, hands-on activities and outdoor adventures.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/chatsworth-rolls-out-easter-holiday-activities-and-adventures-for-families-5062586

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A blaze has broken out in a Derbyshire town this afternoon – with residents being urged to avoid the area after six fire engines were deployed to the scene.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/blaze-breaks-out-in-derbyshire-town-with-six-fire-engines-deployed-and-residents-urged-to-avoid-area-5037839

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Walkers are being urged to put their best foot forward to explore a range of routes and the stunning surroundings of Severn Trent’s Carsington Water.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/put-your-best-foot-forward-and-explore-carsington-waters-walking-trails-4747674

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Derbyshire residents have been warned to brace for thunderstorms later this week.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/weather/met-office-issues-weather-warning-for-derbyshire-with-thunderstorms-set-to-hit-county-this-week-4720547

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Screeches of excitement and shouts of ‘they’re coming’ greeted the iconic Red Arrows aerobatic team as they approached a Chesterfield school.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/watch-red-arrows-flypast-delights-families-at-chesterfied-school-summer-fair-4702990

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Families have the opportunity to show affection to their mum with an indulgent afternoon tea at a north Derbyshire garden centre.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/treat-your-mum-to-afternoon-tea-and-a-rose-gift-to-celebrate-mothers-day-at-dobbies-chesterfield-store-4535779

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Soon-to-be champions Chesterfield fell to a shock but deserved 4-1 defeat to struggling Dorking Wanderers.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-suffer-shock-heavy-defeat-to-struggling-dorking-wanderers-how-the-action-unfolded-4540457

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Strictly Come Dancing champion Ellie Leach will step up to a new challenge when she makes her stage debut in the world premiere tour of Cluedo 2.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/strictly-come-dancing-champion-ellie-leach-delighted-to-make-stage-debut-in-cluedo-2-touring-to-sheffield-and-nottingham-4460378

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Award-winning funny man Nick Page tops a line-up of comedians in a north Derbyshire town.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/britains-got-talent-semi-finalist-tops-live-comedy-show-in-north-derbyshire-town-4469317

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Hilarious hit show Vampires Rock is touring to Derbyshire with two number one recording artists on board.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/chart-toppers-in-steve-steinmans-vampires-rock-make-tracks-for-derbyshire-theatre-4465448

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