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Live traffic cameras across Derbyshire

Live traffic cameras across Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 27th December 2023

As the Winter months continue, drivers across Derbyshire are being reminded that there are live traffic cameras in eight locations so that they can see what the conditions are like before setting off on their journeys. Derbyshire County Co [...]
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Festive singing and fundraising for air cadets

Festive singing and fundraising for air cadets

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 25th December 2023

Lots of community organisations across the Alfreton and surrounding areas have hosted a multitude of festive events in the run up to the big day. One of those Yuletide events was hosted by the Alfreton & Ripley Air Cadets and saw lots [...]
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Tickets on sale for annual Boxing Day Duck Race

Tickets on sale for annual Boxing Day Duck Race

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 22nd December 2023

Tickets are on sale for this year’s South Wingfield Cricket Club Duck Race on Boxing Day. The annual family fun is set to see lots of rubber ducks racing along the Oakerthope Brook, and there’s seven fabulous prizes up for grabs. A spokes [...]
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The Spirit of Alfreton – for the community, by the community

The Spirit of Alfreton – for the community, by the community

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 22nd December 2023

The Spirit of Alfreton is a community news website, which was established in 2020 as a reaction to the Covid-19 crisis. It was designed to help the people of Alfreton to stay in touch and support each other during difficult times. It was [...]
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Council updates on potholes work across Derbyshire

Council updates on potholes work across Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 21st December 2023

Derbyshire County Council has issued an update on its ongoing work to fix potholes across the county. A spokesman for Derbyshire County Council said on December 18: “Most people are counting the days down to Christmas, but our highways tea [...]
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Christmas and New Year bin collections across Amber Valley

Christmas and New Year bin collections across Amber Valley

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 20th December 2023

Residents across Amber Valley are being reminded to check the dates for their Christmas and New Year bin collections. Amber Valley Borough Council has announced that some bin collections during the festive period may be different to the re [...]
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Festive hold-ups expected at M1’s Junction 28

Festive hold-ups expected at M1’s Junction 28

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 19th December 2023

Drivers travelling home or setting off for a festive getaway on the last Friday before Christmas may face delays over 20 minutes caused by congestion at junction 28 of the M1 – so states the transport organisation Midlands Connect. New ana [...]
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Man arrested following ‘knife’ incident in Alfreton

Man arrested following ‘knife’ incident in Alfreton

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 18th December 2023

A man has been arrested by Derbyshire Police in Alfreton at the weekend, following reports of a fight in the area. The arrest of the 40-year-old man was made on Firs Avenue, Alfreton A spokesman for Alfreton Police SNT said today (Monday, [...]
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Festive hand-made gifts on sale at community pantry

Festive hand-made gifts on sale at community pantry

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 15th December 2023

A community support organisation in Derbyshire has a number of fantastic festive gifts for sale. The volunteer team at the Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop, which is situated at the Alfreton Christian Centre, have some lovely Christmas items [...]
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New “heart on sleeve” single for music band

New “heart on sleeve” single for music band

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 14th December 2023

Alfreton music band Death Of The High Street (DOTHS) has released a new single this Winter. ‘Empty Bed/Empty Head’ is described as “a heart on sleeve recount of the ending of a relationship” and involves powerful drums, heavy bass, intrica [...]
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