New provider prepares to reopen closed Alfreton nursery this month

A new provider is preparing to reopen an Alfreton nursery that closed before Christmas. Ashbourne Day Nurseries has taken over Magnolia Day Nursery on Grange Street and plans to open later this month. The nursery was previously owned [...]

Police investigate after van's windows are smashed and tyres slashed in Somercotes

Police have launched an investigation after a van's windows were smashed and its tyres slashed in Somercotes. An appeal issued by Derbyshire Constabulary today (Thursday, March 2) said the inci [...]

Vacancy: Part-time caretaker at Shirland and Higham Parish Council

Shirland and Higham Parish Council is recruiting for a temporary part-time caretaker. The role, based at Stonebroom Pavilion, is initially for a period of three months to cover maternity leave. The role is for 10 hours a week and offe [...]

New freestyle dance class for children and adults to launch in April

New freestyle dance classes for children and adults are set to launch in Hilcote in April. Keeley's Dazzling Dancers will offer classes weekly at Hilcote Community Centre from Saturday, April 1. The [...]

Cat reunited with owners after it was trapped inside motorhome stolen from South Normanton

A cat has been reunited with its owners after it was trapped inside a motorhome when it was stolen from South Normanton. The Fiat Swift motorhome was reported stolen from Lilac Grove just after 7.30pm on Sunday, February 19. Officers [...]

The Hanger in Somercotes celebrates four years of funding lifesaving missions

The Hanger in Somercotes is celebrating its fourth birthday today (February 21) - four years of funding lifesaving missions for the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA). The shop, on Nottingham Road, is the charit [...]

Activities and clubs to keep kids busy in the Alfreton area this February half term

Half term takes place in Derbyshire next week (February 20 - 24) and fortunately, there's lots going on in the Alfreton area to help keep the kids busy. Here is our round-up of the various events, activities and holiday clubs that will b [...]

Council to waive road closure fees and offer grants in celebration of King's Coronation

North East Derbyshire District Council will waive road closure fees for residents who wish to celebrate the King's Coronation in May - and it will make grants available to support community celebrations. The council usually charges £200 [...]

Alfreton Male Voice Choir to support the British Heart Foundation in 2023

Alfreton Male Voice Choir will support the British Heart Foundation during 2023 after choosing it for its charity for the year. The charity will feature at the choir's annual concert at the Post Mill Centre, in South Normanton, on June 3 [...]

Five local part-time jobs listed on Derbyshire County Council's website

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting for a number of vacancies in our local area, with roles available in Alfreton, Swanwick and South Normanton. Here's our round-up of some of the jobs you can apply for today: Part-time Ca [...]