Proposal to install electric car charging points in Alfreton and South Normanton car parks

Councillors will consider a proposal to install electric car charging points in car parks in Alfreton and South Normanton. Derbyshire County Council has identified the Rogers Lane East and West car parks in [...]

Easter sponsored walk to raise money for Alfreton Big Summer Event

A sponsored walk on Easter Sunday will raise money to support the Alfreton Big Summer Event. Little is known about the Alfreton Big Summer Event at present - other than it will [...]

St Patrick's Day, Easter, King's Coronation and more - share your events with us

We're getting to an exciting - and hopefully warmer - time of year with lots of key dates in the calendar, including St Patrick's Day and Easter. We know lots of wonderful events will be planned to take place in our communities over the [...]

Key dates and information for hosting King's Coronation celebrations in Amber Valley

Amber Valley Borough Council has issued some key dates and information for communities wishing to celebrate the King's Coronation in May. The Coronation of King Charles lll will take place on Saturday, May 6, and we have been given an ad [...]

In pictures: Snowfall causes disruption across the Alfreton area and beyond

Snowfall caused disruption across the Alfreton area on Thursday, March 9, forcing some schools and businesses to close. Among those to close were Alfreton Indoor Market closed, Tibshelf School, [...]

East Midlands Railway announces reduced service during RMT Union strikes

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced that it will run a reduced service during RMT Union strikes next week. The rail company has issued the following press release: Services will be reduced on Thursday [...]

Met Office issues weather warning for snow

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow later this week. The alert covers much of the country, including the Alfreton area, and warns that "heavy snow has the potential to cause significant disruption" on Thursday and [...]

Funding available to support King's Coronation celebrations in Derbyshire

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to help support community celebrations of the King's Coronation in Derbyshire. Community groups, clubs and local charities can apply for up to £1,000 from the Derbyshire Grants scheme to support celeb [...]

Police forces launch operation to tackle unsafe driving on the M1

Eight police forces - including Derbyshire Constabulary - are launching an operation to tackle unsafe driving on the M1. Starting today (Monday, March 6) officers will patrol the length of the M1 between London and Leeds in unmarked HGV [...]

Call-out for artists and others who could support potential Alfreton arts trail

Artists and anyone else who could support a potential arts trail in Alfreton is being invited to an event next month. The event on April 20 will take place at Alfreton House at 6pm.   [...]