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Hardwick Hall visitors car park in planning application for electric vehicles charging stations

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Electric vehicle charging stations are planned for the visitors car park at Hardwick Hall. Raw Charging Ltd have submitted an application to Bolsover District Council seeking consent to install three charging stations, a feeding pillar and underground cabling to connect to the internal electrical supply within the visitor reception building. Six of the existing parking bays would be used for electric vehicle charging.
Youth centre plan for Derbyshire village relies on change of use consent

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

A charity which offers after-school activities and a safe place for young people to meet friends is aiming to create a youth centre in a Derbyshire village. Mandy Mangold of SNaP Youth has applied to Bolsover District Council for change of use permission for 40 High Street, South Normanton which is currently rented out as offices.
Micro bar plan for Derbyshire village where 'friendships can blossom and community bonds can strengthen'

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Enterprising business partners are aiming to launch a micro bar selling craft beer in a Derbyshire village. Malcolm Haney and Josh Brothwood have their sights set on transforming the old post office at 172 High Street, Stonebroom into a community hub. The premises has been trading as a beer and wine shop since the post office closed.
Meet the star of telly's The Derbyshire Auction House at valuation event

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

TV auctioneer Irita Marriott will host a new valuation event in a Derbyshire town. People will have the opportunity to bring along potential treasures for a free valuation, meet the experts and learn more about the auction process. The valuation event will be held at the Devonshire Hotel, Belper on Wednesday, June 11, from 2pm until 4pm. No booking is necessary.
'We've been lucky with our team - the staff are great, our clients say they feel like they are part of the Burlingtons family' - Chesterfield salon celebrates 10 years in Chesterfield

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

An award-winning hair salon in the heart of Chesterfield has celebrated its tenth birthday. Burlingtons, a family-owned business, has marked the anniversary with a salon makeover including redecoration, new mirrors and chairs. The salon’s founders, Jason and Vicky Wilson, were treated to a surprise celebration at Armisteads bar, organised by their team.
Derbyshire auctioneer says rescued Banksy artworks are 'survivors, cultural landmarks, and provocations all rolled into one'

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Original works by Banksy – including two pieces that were saved from destruction – are expected to raise six figure sums when they go under the hammer of a Derbyshire auctioneer. They include DJ on a Cloud (1999), a rare early piece by the elusive street artist, which was rescued from being thrown out when a shop in Bath was cleared. Two Rats with Saw (2003), was similarly spared from the scrap heap.
Spine-tingling tales told as true by accomplished storyteller in Derbyshire presentation

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Eerie tales shared by one of the UK’s most popular storytellers is the treat in store for a Derbyshire audience. Nell Phoenix paces a path from dusty Mesopotamia, to Ancient Egypt, through Bloomsbury, London, along a dingy road at dawn in Guatemala, to her kitchen table – gathering up disturbing, unsettling, baffling, bewildering and sinister stories. These are not literary tales crafted to scare you, or folktales, bloody fairy tales or urban myths – these are spine-tingling tales told as true.
From Derbyshire to Italy: Well-dressing volunteers demonstrate traditional craft at Europe's largest festival dedicated to art of floral carpets

4 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Well-dressing volunteers from north Derbyshire have flown the flag for England by taking part in Europe’s premier event dedicated to the art of floral carpets. Eleven members of Holymoorside Well Dressing demonstrated the traditional craft at the ‘Pietra Ligure in fiore’, the International Exhibition of Artistic Flower Arrangements.
Rare short-eared owls fledging Peak District nest are filmed for BBC2's Springwatch in live broadcasts from Longshaw estate

4 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Rare birds fledging their nest in the Peak District have launched the second week of television’s Springwatch coming live from the Longshaw estate. Cameras have captured footage of short-eared owls for the first time in the 20-year history of the BBC2 series. Viewers have seen the comings and goings of owlets from their nest in moorland heather, with the chicks described as “boomerang kids” by presenter Michaela Strachan.
Father's Day 2025: Treat your dad to 10 of the best events and experiences in Derbyshire

4 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Gay Bolton

Looking for a great way to treat your dad this Father’s Day? Look no further than events and experiences on your doorstep in Derbyshire. Planes, trains and automobiles, water sports and cute animals, food and drink will all put a smile on your pop’s face. Book early if you want to give him the best day he could wish for on Sunday, June 15.

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Articles

Hardwick Hall visitors car park in planning application for electric vehicles charging stations

Youth centre plan for Derbyshire village relies on change of use consent

Micro bar plan for Derbyshire village where 'friendships can blossom and community bonds can strengthen'

Meet the star of telly's The Derbyshire Auction House at valuation event

'We've been lucky with our team - the staff are great, our clients say they feel like they are part of the Burlingtons family' - Chesterfield salon celebrates 10 years in Chesterfield

Derbyshire auctioneer says rescued Banksy artworks are 'survivors, cultural landmarks, and provocations all rolled into one'

Spine-tingling tales told as true by accomplished storyteller in Derbyshire presentation

From Derbyshire to Italy: Well-dressing volunteers demonstrate traditional craft at Europe's largest festival dedicated to art of floral carpets

Rare short-eared owls fledging Peak District nest are filmed for BBC2's Springwatch in live broadcasts from Longshaw estate

Father's Day 2025: Treat your dad to 10 of the best events and experiences in Derbyshire

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