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Police warn of consequences of drink driving

Police warn of consequences of drink driving

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 15th March 2024

Police in Derbyshire are continuing a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the ‘Fatal Four Offences’ for drivers. A spokesman for Alfreton Police SNT said: “Over the month of March, we are sending out advice around the Fatal Four Offe [...]
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Celebrating five decades of borough council

Celebrating five decades of borough council

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 14th March 2024

Residents from across Amber Valley – including in Alfreton and surrounding areas - are being invited to help celebrate five decades of its borough council. Amber Valley Borough Council is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2024. The authori [...]
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Students gain insight into ‘County Lines’ from police

Students gain insight into ‘County Lines’ from police

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 13th March 2024

Police have been out and about educating students all about ‘county lines.’ Representatives of Derbyshire Constabulary have been visiting schools giving presentations about what ‘county lines’ is and their work in tackling the issue. A sp [...]
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PICTURE GALLERY – World Book Day 2024

PICTURE GALLERY – World Book Day 2024

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 11th March 2024

Thursday (March 7) was the 2024 World Book Day which saw lots of organisations and individuals celebrating all things literature. Many youngsters across the nation, including in Alfreton, went off to school dressed as their favourite book [...]
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Runners set to raise cash for youth provision

Runners set to raise cash for youth provision

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 8th March 2024

Tuesday, April 2, is the date for the 2024 Higham Hill Race. Starting at 6.30pm, from The Greyhound at Higham, Main Road, Alfreton, it is a four mile, figure of eight loop, part road, part trail race. Prize giving will take place at the e [...]
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Back to school for bobbies

Back to school for bobbies

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 7th March 2024

Police from a local neighbourhood team in Derbyshire have been attending a careers event at a school. Representatives from Alfreton Police SNT attended Frederick Gent School in South Normanton for the informative event. A spokesman for De [...]
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Waiting list open for green-fingered residents

Waiting list open for green-fingered residents

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 6th March 2024

Residents who wish to take on an allotment plot in Alfreton are being invited to join a waiting list. Alfreton Town Council manage a number of allotment sites in the town including Crabtree Allotments, Milton Avenue Allotments, and Southen [...]
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Cold Play song for male voice choir's repertoire

Cold Play song for male voice choir's repertoire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 4th March 2024

A male voice choir has added a Cold Play hit to their repertoire. Alfreton Male Voice Choir is a community male voice choir based in Alfreton but drawing members from a wider area. A spokesman for the choir said: “We join together for fun [...]
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Programme of green-fingered talks for gardeners’ group

Programme of green-fingered talks for gardeners’ group

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

A gardeners’ association in a Derbyshire village has a packed programme of events for 2024. The South Normanton Gardeners’ Association Programme 2024 includes a host of garden-focused informative talks as well as some day trips out for mem [...]
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Quakers are coming to Alfreton

Quakers are coming to Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 29th February 2024

An inaugural meeting of Quakers will be taking place in Alfreton in March. The Meeting for Worship is being hosted by the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Quakers on Wednesday, March 20 at 10.30am at the Alfreton Christian Centre, Hall Stree [...]
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