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PICTURE GALLERY - Remembrance Sunday in Alfreton

PICTURE GALLERY - Remembrance Sunday in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Sun 12th November 2023

Many communities across the country gathered to remember the fallen today (Sunday, November 12). In Alfreton, the Remembrance commemorations began with a parade from Alfreton House in High Street at 10.45am which was watched by many who li [...]
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Hero award for long-serving sports club volunteer

Hero award for long-serving sports club volunteer

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 10th November 2023

A long-serving Alfreton Town FC volunteer has been awarded with an ‘Unsung Hero Award.’ Derbyshire FA presented its latest Unsung Hero Award to Jeff Clarke of Alfreton Town FC, recognising more than four decades of service to the national [...]
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Collaborative approach for crime prevention initiative in borough

Collaborative approach for crime prevention initiative in borough

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 10th November 2023

A crime prevention project has stirred a ‘call to action’ in six Amber Valley streets after a trio of organisations partnered to tackle anti-social behaviour. In a joint venture between Amber Valley Borough Council, Futures and Derbyshire [...]
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World record attempt is coming together piece by piece

World record attempt is coming together piece by piece

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 9th November 2023

A Derbyshire company is currently working hard to piece together their self-set World Record attempt. The team at Just Jigsaws, which is situated in Alfreton, is currently on a quest to create the world’s biggest ever hand-cut puzzle – rec [...]
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Arrest made and vehicle seized in Derbyshire village

Arrest made and vehicle seized in Derbyshire village

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 9th November 2023

Derbyshire Police made an arrest in the village of Somercotes yesterday following a multi-department operation. PCSO Ben Gregory said today (Thursday, November 9): “Yesterday afternoon - Alfreton SNT were on proactive patrols around Somerc [...]
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Lest We Forget – town to gather for Remembrance Sunday

Lest We Forget – town to gather for Remembrance Sunday

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 7th November 2023

Many communities across the country will be gathering to remember the fallen this coming Sunday (November 12). In Alfreton, the Remembrance commemorations will begin with a parade from Alfreton House in High Street at 10.45am which will pr [...]
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School children help name council bin lorries

School children help name council bin lorries

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 6th November 2023

‘Dan the Trash Can’ - that’s the name chosen for a council bin lorry by school children in Alfreton. North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC) recently hosted a competition where the authority asked schools in the area to come up wi [...]
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East Midlands devolution moves closer to reality

East Midlands devolution moves closer to reality

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 3rd November 2023

The proposed formation of East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has moved one step closer to reality after key legislation was approved in Westminster. [...]
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Kind-hearted initiative continues in town after 12 months

Kind-hearted initiative continues in town after 12 months

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 3rd November 2023

A community initiative which helps residents in need will have been open for a whole year next month. [...]
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Getting creative for Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal

Getting creative for Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 2nd November 2023

A Derbyshire villager has been getting creative to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion. [...]
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