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“Act of senseless destruction” at fishing ponds

“Act of senseless destruction” at fishing ponds

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 22nd January 2024

A council has expressed how “disheartened” it is following an incident of vandalism at a public open space in Derbyshire. It is understood that the “act of senseless destruction” incident happened at Pennytown Ponds in Somercotes before Ch [...]
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Subscriptions open for council’s garden waste service

Subscriptions open for council’s garden waste service

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 19th January 2024

For those who live within the Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) area, subscriptions for the 2024 garden waste service are now open. A spokesman for the council said: “The garden waste collection service is available to all residents in A [...]
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Police discover cannabis grow at residential property

Police discover cannabis grow at residential property

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 16th January 2024

Police conducting a warrant in Derbyshire have discovered a cannabis grow at a residential property. The warrant was carried out by Derbyshire Police earlier this month. A spokesman for Alfreton Police SNT said on Saturday (January 13): “ [...]
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Readers' views on step-free footbridge for Alfreton Train Station

Readers' views on step-free footbridge for Alfreton Train Station

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 16th January 2024

Last week the Spirit of Alfreton reported that Network Rail has stated that they are “still committed” to installing a step-free footbridge at Alfreton Train Station. This statement comes ten years after the initial plans for full disabled [...]
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Public consultation to review street furniture in town

Public consultation to review street furniture in town

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 15th January 2024

A council is currently reviewing street furniture in a Derbyshire town. The public consultation focusing on Alfreton is being carried out by Amber Valley Borough Council. A spokesman for the council said yesterday (January 10): “We are re [...]
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Plans in place for 185 new homes in Alfreton

Plans in place for 185 new homes in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 12th January 2024

Plans for a development of 185 new homes in Alfreton are currently up for decision by Amber Valley Borough Council. Applicant Gladman Developments Ltd has submitted a planning application to AVBC for outline planning for the erection of up [...]
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Network Rail “still committed” to installing step-free footbridge at train station

Network Rail “still committed” to installing step-free footbridge at train station

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 11th January 2024

A railway organisation has stated that they are “still committed to the project” to install a step-free footbridge at Alfreton Train Station. This statement from Network Rail comes after the Spirit of Alfreton has been quizzing a number of [...]
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Knifepoint robbery in Derbyshire village

Knifepoint robbery in Derbyshire village

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 9th January 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after a knifepoint robbery took place in a Derbyshire village at the weekend. The incident happened in Shirland, near Alfreton, on the evening of Saturday, January 6. A spokesman for Alfreton Police SNT [...]
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Service reviews and possible redundancies part of council’s cost-cutting budget

Service reviews and possible redundancies part of council’s cost-cutting budget

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 8th January 2024

A review of a number of council run services, which could lead to redundancies, is just part of proposals which have been put forward to ensure Derbyshire County Council (DCC) save money in the next financial year. The council has announce [...]
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Man arrested after Christmas Day assault in Alfreton

Man arrested after Christmas Day assault in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 5th January 2024

A man has been arrested following an assault incident in Alfreton on Christmas Day. Derbyshire Police made the arrest today (Friday, January 5) following the incident which happened in Chesterfield Road in Alfreton on Monday, December 25. [...]
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