Derbyshire Times

The Derbyshire Times is a weekly newspaper that serves the northern Derbyshire region, with new issues available every Thursday. Based in Chesterfield, it focuses primarily on local news from the town and its nearby areas, including parts of the Peak District and Amber Valley. As the top-selling weekly newspaper in Derbyshire, it ranks among the top ten in the UK for circulation. The paper is released in five different editions—Chesterfield/Clay Cross, East, North East, Alfreton area, and Matlock/Peak—and is read by over 108,000 people each week.

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Could you help Scouts learn “skills for life?”

1 day ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Nigel Taylor

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowThe 1st Gresley Scout Group is getting bigger. With two Beaver Colonies (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), two Cub Packs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10) and two Scout Troops (boys and girls aged 10 to 14), the future is looking very bright. The second Scout Troop which was opened earlier this year due the demand for places is getting bigger with more young people wanting to join.
These fascinating retro pictures show how the Peak District used to look

1 day ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

Our latest retro gallery has nipped into our archives to show you what some of our area’s beauty spots looked like in the 1970s and 80s. The pictures show Matlock back 50 years ago, as well as Queen’s Park in Chesterfield and shoppers at Bakewell Market in 1970. There is also pictures of Riber Castle, the Heights of Abraham, Buxton Thermal Baths and Buxton Crescent. So sit down with a cuppa and enjoy this lovely trip down memory lane.
These fascinating retro pictures showing how the Peak District used to look

1 day ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

Our latest retro gallery has nipped into our archives to show you what some of our area’s beauty spots looked like in the 1970s and 80s. The pictures show Matlock back 50 years ago, as well as Queen’s Park in Chesterfield and shoppers at Bakewell Market in 1970. There is also pictures of Riber Castle, the Heights of Abraham, Buxton Thermal Baths and Buxton Crescent. So sit down with a cuppa and enjoy this lovely trip down memory lane.
Here's 24 stunning beauty spots around Derbyshire that are a perfect place to spend a sunny day

1 day ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

As far as scenery goes Derbyshire is right up there. Our county will always remain one of the most beautiful places to live in the country, with the Peak District, charming villages and some cracking scenery right on our doorstep. And with spring fast approaching it’s the perfect chance to get your walking boots on and soak up some fresh air and stunning scenery. Here we showcase just a few idylic spots that you have to get out and enjoy in the coming months.
Derbyshire decorator seeks identity of 1971 portrait found under wallpaper

1 day ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Ed Dingwall

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA contractor renovating a property in Bolsover made a startling discovery last week when he uncovered a drawing on the wall made half a century ago – and now he is looking to reunite the image with anyone who might know about its origin.
From Leicester City to Swansea City: Every Championship stadium Derby County fans will visit next season and how far they will travel

2 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

The line-up for the 2025/26 Championship season is nearing completion. The Rams get another crack at the Championship after their brilliant survival escape last season. They join 20 other teams already confirmed for next season, with Bristol City the latest to join that line-up after their heavy defeat in the play-offs against Sheffield United. They are joined by newcomers Leicester, Southampton, Ipswich, Birmingham City and Wrexham.
Appeal to locate Mazda driver after cyclist found seriously injured in Peak District villlage

2 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Julia Rodgerson

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPolice are appealing for help to trace the driver of a car after a cyclist was found injured. Officers were called just after 12:25pm on Sunday 11 May to reports that a woman had been found injured next to a bicycle in Coggers Lane. The woman, who is in her 50s, was taken to Northern General Hospital where she remains in a serious condition.
In pictures: Chesterfield 10K 2025 showcases determination, triumph and community spirit

2 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Ed Dingwall

On a gloriously sunny weekend the Redbrik Chesterfield 10K lit up the streets with gritted teeth, moments of personal triumph and community spirit. Organisers were aiming to surpass the success of last year’s event and by all indications they smashed that goal. Some 1,400 runners lined up for the main competition on Sunday, May 11, with many more turning out at Queen’s Park for the fun run and on Saturday too for the shorter courses.
GCSE exams 2025: 17 Derbyshire secondary schools which are the hardest to get into - as students sit GCSE exams

2 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Wiktoria Wrzyszcz

Here are the 17 secondary schools in Derbyshire which were the hardest to get into, based on the latest Derbyshire County Council figures. As pupils across the country are sitting their GCSE exams, we have created a ranking of the hardest secondary schools to get into in Derbyshire. We have looked at the number of applications submitted to all Derbyshire secondaries and at the number of students who received acceptance letters, before calculating the percentage of successful applications.
Here's 37 pictures of the Chesterfield fans who watched the defeat to Walsall

3 days ago | derbyshiretimes.co.uk | Stephen Thirkill

Chesterfield’s season is on the brink after yesterday’s 2-0 defeat in the first leg of the play-off semi final. Taylor Allen gave the visitors the lead from the penalty spot before Alfie Chang made it 2-0. Spireites did have chances to cut the gap with Tom Naylor and Aribim Pepple forcing good saves from Tommy Simkin and Ash Palmer's header hitting the bar. Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb said: "They played their style better than we played ours. We weren't quite on it.