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Alfreton is a town and civil parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. The town was formerly a Norman Manor and later an Urban District.   The population of the Alfreton parish was 7,971 at the 2011 Census. The villages of Ironville, Riddings, Somercotes and Swanwick were historically part of the Manor and Urban District, and the population including these was 24,476 in 2001.
More than 80 dancers showcase talents with stage performance

More than 80 dancers showcase talents with stage performance

Posted by: Daniel Harris

Tue 28th November 2023

More than 70 young dancers and 13 adult dancers have taken to the stage for their dance centre’s first ever show. The Dynamics Dance Centre in Alfreton proudly hosted its inaugural dance spectacle ‘True to My Heart’ at the David Neiper Aca [...]
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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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Off-road bike seized by local policing team

Off-road bike seized by local policing team

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 28th November 2023

A local policing team in Derbyshire have seized a motorbike in the Alfreton area. The two-wheeled vehicle was seized by representatives of Alfreton Police SNT on the evening of Thursday, November 23, in the Riddings area. A spokesman for [...]
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Match report for Alfreton Town vs Brackley Town

Match report for Alfreton Town vs Brackley Town

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 27th November 2023

Reds slip to home defeat after poor display as winless run extends to five matches Alfreton Town 0-1 Brackley Town Here is the latest match report from Alfreton Football Club. It is from the Alfreton Town vs Brackley [...]
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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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PICTURE GALLERY - Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 - Part 2

PICTURE GALLERY - Alfreton Christmas Lights Switch On 2023 - Part 2

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 27th November 2023

Alfreton town centre was amass with lots of families enjoying the 2023 Christmas Lights Switch On Event on Saturday, November 25. Our Editor Belinda was out and about taking lots of photos during the festivities which took place at a numbe [...]
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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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Lots of tasty treats for Alfreton Christmas Lights event

Lots of tasty treats for Alfreton Christmas Lights event

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 24th November 2023

Alfreton is set to be illuminated with the annual Christmas lights this weekend as the Derbyshire town’s festive countdown takes place. The festive season will officially start in Alfreton on Saturday (November 25) with the Alfreton Town C [...]
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Increase in bus passengers after extra services brought in across Derbyshire

Increase in bus passengers after extra services brought in across Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 24th November 2023

New figures released by Derbyshire County Council show that recently improved Derbyshire bus services are proving popular with passengers – with one Alfreton service seeing an increase of passengers by 18 per cent. A spokesman for Derbyshi [...]
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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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