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PICTURE GALLERY - Fabulous festive decorations and shop displays in Alfreton town centre

PICTURE GALLERY - Fabulous festive decorations and shop displays in Alfreton town centre

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 29th November 2023

It’s definitely looking a lot like Christmas in Alfreton now that the town’s festive lights have been switched on. And not only have the large street decorations, which are organised by Alfreton Town Council, been illuminated, but plenty o [...]
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Former Tibshelf councillor receives Honorary Alderman title

Former Tibshelf councillor receives Honorary Alderman title

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 28th November 2023

Three former councillors of Bolsover District Council have received the title ‘Honorary Alderman’ for their dedication and service to the council and its communities at a special ceremony. Rose Bowler from Bolsover, Ray Heffer from Tibshel [...]
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PICTURE GALLERY - Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 - Part 3

PICTURE GALLERY - Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 - Part 3

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 27th November 2023

The 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On Event took place on Saturday, November 25, and lots of folk enjoyed the festive fun. Our Editor Belinda was out and about taking a multitude of photos during the festivities which took place at a number [...]
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Safe driving operation carried out by police

Safe driving operation carried out by police

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 27th November 2023

Police in the Alfreton area have been carrying out an operation to encourage safe driving. The operation was carried out at The Post Mill Centre in South Normanton on Friday (November 24) by representatives of Derbyshire Police. It led to [...]
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PICTURE GALLERY - Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 - Part 1

PICTURE GALLERY - Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 - Part 1

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Sat 25th November 2023

Well, what a day it's been for Alfreton with the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On Event taking place. Hats off to all those involved who made it what it was, from the main organisers of Alfreton Town Council to the school choirs who helped [...]
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Full programme of entertainment lined up for the big countdown

Full programme of entertainment lined up for the big countdown

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 24th November 2023

Alfreton’s Christmas festivities will be getting underway this weekend with a series of events taking place across the Derbyshire town centre. The festive season will officially start in Alfreton on Saturday (November 25) with the Alfreton [...]
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Have your say on budget for Derbyshire Police

Have your say on budget for Derbyshire Police

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 23rd November 2023

Residents across Derbyshire are being urged to take part in a survey which focuses on the county’s Policing Budget for 2024/25. Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has launched a new survey on the police budget and pr [...]
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Elves, fairies and storybook characters for festive extravaganza

Elves, fairies and storybook characters for festive extravaganza

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 23rd November 2023

There will lots of colourful characters roaming around the streets of Alfreton this Saturday (November 25) for the town’s Christmas lights switch on event. The Derbyshire town’s festive extravaganza will include a whole host of festive fam [...]
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Lots of clowning around set for Christmas Lights Switch On in town

Lots of clowning around set for Christmas Lights Switch On in town

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 22nd November 2023

There’s a whole lot of festive family fun taking place at a variety of venues across Alfreton this Saturday (November 25) for the Derbyshire town’s Light Switch On Event. The family fun will be taking place at a variety of venues including [...]
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Almost 50 knives collected by Police during Operation Sceptre

Almost 50 knives collected by Police during Operation Sceptre

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 21st November 2023

Almost 50 knives have been collected during a special operation by police in the Alfreton area. Operation Sceptre, last week’s national knife crime week of intensification, saw police up and down the county taking part in a variety of acti [...]
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