2nd Saturday Flood Update
All flood warning alerts along the Derwent have been reduced to Amber 1, with the exception of Derby, which remains
Read moreNEWS
2nd Saturday Flood Update
All flood warning alerts along the Derwent have been reduced to Amber 1, with the exception of Derby, which remains
LIFESTYLE
Gender Neutral Toilets In Belper
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
ENVIRONMENT
Youth Voice: On Plastic in School Dinners
At my school, parts of our dinners are served in disposable plastic pots, particularly our puddings. This wastage is entirely
CULTURE
Belper Cosplayer Represents the UK in European Championship
Cosplay (which is a portmanteau of costume and play) is the art of dressing up as your favourite character while
REVIEWS
Mixed Reactions to Summer Food Festival
This year’s Summer Food Festival can’t really be declared a success, as there was quite a lot of criticism and
Saturday Morning Flood Update
Travel: Train – all trains are cancelled this morning Road – the A6 is still marked as closed in both
Read more
Friday Flood Summary
It’s been a hell of a day. The flood has done the worst to some and brought out the best
Read more
Dementia Event: Johnny Victory
Accessible Belper are holding a dementia friendly event at the Belper Town Football Club on 22nd November from 1pm-5pm. There
Read more
Adrian Farmer Talk: Animals & Other Stories
As part of the Strutt’s North Mill Talks for 2019, Adrian Farmer will be giving a talk about animals in
Read more
Match Report: Buxton vs. Belper Town
Derbyshire Senior Cup – Third Round Buxton 0, Belper Town 2 Belper Town returned to winning ways by beating
Read more
Youth Voice: On Plastic in School Dinners
At my school, parts of our dinners are served in disposable plastic pots, particularly our puddings. This wastage is entirely
Read more
The Success of The Parks Halloween Show
On 31st October, George Lowe’s Parks Halloween Show set up for its 4th year, this time with the difference of
Read more
A Spooky Half Term @ The North Mill
Despite being flooded and on winter weekend hours, Strutts North Mill was open for half term to provide activities for
Read moreThe Snoopy Question: Comedy @ No.28
Matt Black, that great all-round entertainer, returns No28 with his new show, first seen at the Edinburgh Fringe and now
Read more
Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, November 2019
November brings: The Transit of Mercury and the Leonids Meteor Shower. Venus returns to the night sky and Mars can
Read more
Adrian Farmer to be Master of the University
This month the University of Derby is awarding a series of honorary degrees to recognise individuals of great dedication and
Read more
Match Report: Belper Town vs. Newcastle Town
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Belper Town 2, Newcastle Town 2 Belper Town retained their unbeaten start to the season
Read more
SEND Support Concerns
Parents, carers and teachers say seeking support for young people with special needs in Derbyshire is “overly adversarial” and education
Read more
Belper Cosplayer Represents the UK in European Championship
Cosplay (which is a portmanteau of costume and play) is the art of dressing up as your favourite character while
Read more
Save The Chevin’s Green Belt Campaign Launched
A new action group aims to protect Belper’s historic western landscape following a recent planning application to build new houses
Read more
Too Many Press Officers For Councils
Councils in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have more press officers than the entire Ministry of Defence. Research compiled by campaign
Read more
Belper’s Morrisons Help Feed The Homeless
Homeless non-profit charity Doorways Derby has recently been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Morrisons Foundation. They were advised to
Read more
Cobweb Ritual Closes Heage Windmill
Heage windmill’s regular openings draw to a close after the last weekend of October each year. She will reopen on
Read more
New Leaders Needed For Alton Manor Scouts
Young members of a popular Beaver Scout section in Belper are wishing for some new leaders for Christmas. The group
Read more
Nelson Folk Jam – “Act Now to End UK Hunger!”
Campaigners from Wirksworth, Belper & surrounding areas in Derbyshire are calling on the Government and all parties to act now
Read more
The Parks Estate Halloween Show
The Parks Estate Halloween Show is back for its 4th year. How the Halloween show came to be … There
Read more
Spencer Grove Prepares For Remembrance Day
On Monday morning the residents of Spencer Grove care home celebrated their creation of a netted display of remembrance poppiesm
Read more
Charted Territory – Historical Local Maps
Friday night saw the preview of Charted Territory: A Colourful History of the Derwent Valley, a new exhibition of historical
Read more
Increase in Metal Thefts
Police have issued a warning that there has been an increase in metal thefts. The increase in activity is believed
Read more
Red Sox: Girls Football Team Gets New Kit Donated
A girls football team in Belper has kicked off the season in brand new strip thanks to a donation from
Read more
The Mayor’s Diary: October
By Simon Mallett North Mill Trust The picture below was taken at a Volunteers and Trustees meeting at Strutt’s North
Read more
Discovery Days Festival Offers 130+ Events
Derbyshire’s Derwent Valley is celebrating its globally important industrial heritage, and so much more, with the county’s biggest heritage festival
Read more
Black Dog Radio Presents … GNOSS
BLACK DOG RADIO PRESENTS – GNOSS LIVE AT THE OLD KING’S HEAD, BELPER Saturday 9th November, 2019 Tickets £13 http://black-dog-radio.com/gnoss-2019
Read more
Watch Out For Car Thieves
Police have asked that residents report any suspicious behaviour they witness in regards to cars, after a man was seen
Read more
Large Police Event Planned For Final Week Of Knife Angel
More than 90,000 people have visited the Knife Angel at Derby Cathedral this month and there is now only one
Read more
Halloween Happening @ Strutt’s North Mill
Half term offers Halloween fun at the North Mill museum. There will be a tour of the spooky cave, and
Read more
Clothes Swap @ Vegan Revelation
Vegan Revelation is now the host of the Clothes Swap event, run by Shena Lawrence, which used to take place
Read more
Borough Council To Crack Down On Slack Landlords
Amber Valley Borough Council is aiming to crack down on “landlords that seek to profit from letting out poor quality
Read more
Restoration of The Whistlestop Complete
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust have completed the restoration of a Grade II listed building at Matlock Bath station and opened a
Read more
Local and Regional “In Bloom” Awards
At the last session of Belper Town Council, there was a presentation of awards for East Midlands in Bloom and
Read more
Ashley Franklin Wins Gold Award!
Last year local photographer Ashley Franklin came second in Landscape Photographer of the Year, at the Society of Professional Imagemakers
Read more
Have You Tried BangIn Belper?
Andrew invited us to come down and learn about BangIn Belper, which has been a bit misunderstood since it opened
Read more
Second Reg 14 Consultation on Neighbourhood Plan
The second reg 14 public consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan has begun. It lasts until 26th November. Belper Town Council
Read more
New Governors For NHS Foundation Trust
The results of recent elections to the Council of Governors of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust have been
Read more
85 New Police Officers For Derbyshire
Derbyshire Constabulary has been allocated an additional 85 police officers in the first round of the national uplift announced by
Read more
The Loss of The Drop Inn
The Drop Inn Youth Centre on Derwent Street in Belper closed its doors for the last time in September with
Read more
Emirates FA Cup: Notts County vs. Belper Town
Emirates F A Cup – Fourth Qualifying Round Notts County 2, Belper Town 1 Belper Town’s F A Cup run ended
Read more
New Blue Box Centre Moves Forwards
This week has seen planning permission be approved by Amber Valley Borough Council for the new Blue Box Community Centre
Read more
Cobweb Time: Heage Windmill’s Hibernation
Heage Windmill closes for the season after the last weekend of October each year, reopening the following Easter and our
Read more
The Milford and Makeney Brief
By Ashley Franklin Strutt Arms The owners of Soi Kitchens are now close to opening the Strutt Arms. Milford’s historic
Read more
Halloween Events @ The Hurt Arms, Ambergate
The Hurt Arms in Ambergate are offering two events for Halloween. On the 30th they invite you to brave watching
Read more
Belper’s Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Belper Meadows Community Sports Club are back again with their massive fireworks fundraiser. It will take place on Christchurch Meadows.
Read more
Landslide Win For Ben Bellamy As Beard of Autumn
Belper Town and Amber Valley Borough councillor Ben Bellamy has won the Beard of Autumn award by a landslide. This
Read more
Seiko Kinoshita’s Installation at Belper North Mill
By Leo Swarvett I visited the opening of Seiko Kinoshita’s art installation “Threading Through Time” today. It was situated in
Read more
The Climate Strike and Youth Voices
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to shortstaffing and illness. Bullying We have had a small but vocally persistent
Read more
2nd Drugs Arrest in Belper This Month
A man has been charged with drugs offences after he was stopped in Belper. Officers received information that a BMW
Read more
“Best Birding Trip Ever” – Talk on Bird Trip To China
Birding in Yunnan (China) by Jeff Blincow Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust for a presentation on the spectacular birdlife of the
Read more
What’s Best For Feeding Ducks?
A photo of a sign instructing people to stop starving ducks and feed them bread is currently doing the rounds
Read more
Plans For Brettles Resurface
An historic and long derelict former hosiery warehouse in a Derbyshire town could be brought back into use as apartments
Read more
Opinion: When The Loonies Came To Town Pt.2
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to short staffing and illness. Are the Monster Raving Loony Party really as
Read more
When The Loonies Came To Town Pt. 1
Some Nailed coverage has been delayed due to short staffing and illness. Top hats and peacock feathers abounded. The assembled
Read more
Belper Players Upturning Macbeth With “Ross”
A new play takes a fresh look at Shakespeare’s Macbeth and turns the traditional story on its head. Ross, written
Read more
Police Seeking More Unpaid Staff
A recruitment campaign is underway to select new volunteers to be part of Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s award-winning custody
Read more
Buildbase FA Trophy: Belper Town vs Stamford AFC
Buildbase FA Trophy – Preliminary Round Belper Town 0, Stamford AFC 3 By Robert Ilsley A strong Stamford AFC side
Read more
Luxury Houses Planned For Duffield
Plans for 15 modern homes in a Derbyshire town are set for approval. Derbyshire County Council’s property firm, Derbyshire Developments,
Read more
Love Belper’s Pumpkin Trail Returns For Halloween
The Pumpkin Trail is a ‘Love Belper’ event which follows a trick or treating trail all round the town and
Read more
Ambergate Car Museum Approved
Plans for a vintage car museum in Ambergate have been given the green light – creating 30 jobs. The proposals,
Read more
Knife Angel: Anti-Knife Youth Forum
More than 300 young people from schools in Derby gathered in Derby Cathedral on Monday 7th October to speak about
Read more
Scam Warning For Businesses With Tools
Trading Standards is warning Derbyshire businesses about traders calling unannounced at their premises offering tool sharpening services. This follows a
Read more
Last Few Tickets For Comedy Tonight
A few tickets are left for comedy at No.28 this Saturday 12th October! The headliner is Hannah Silvester, described as
Read more
Climate Protest @ 11am today
11am for the 11th hour! There will be a protest today at Derbyshire County Council offices in Matlock. The protest
Read more
Strutt Arms Update
The Strutt Arms Hotel could rapidly open after a £1 million revamp and approval of new hours to allow for
Read more
State of Nature Report: No Let Up In Loss of UK’s Nature
The UK’s wildlife continues to decline, according to the State of Nature 2019 report. The latest findings show that since
Read more
Official Launch of Emma Parkins’ The Badgers’ Sett
Nailed is behind on delivering some news due to short staffing and illness. We apologise for the delay. On 17th
Read more
Fundraisers For Nailed
As you may have seen on our Facebook page, two different fundraisers have been arranged to support Nailed’s crowdfunder, which
Read more
Pauline Latham Welcomes Domestic Abuse Bill Carryover
For three years some sections of parliament have worked with victims and victim support organisations to create a Domestic Abuse
Read more
Witnesses Sought For Alleged Assault
Witnesses are being sought about a month old allegation that one motorist punched another in Belper. A 53-year-old man contacted
Read more
Denby: Cinderhill Consultation
Editor’s Note: Nailed covers the DE56 postcode, and external areas which are jointly relevant or of interest. Due to our
Read more
Bids Welcomed For PCC’s Small Grant Scheme
New funding is being released to support community groups tackle crime and prevent reoffending across Derbyshire. Derbyshire Police and Crime
Read more
Belper Drug Arrest
A man has been charged with “possession with intent to supply drugs” after he was stopped by officers on patrol
Read more
Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs Rushall Olympic
Emirates FA Cup – Third Qualifying Round Belper Town 2, Rushall Olympic 1 Belper Town reached the heady heights
Read more
Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, October 2019
In the Night Sky Over Belper: The Orionids and Taurids meteor showers. Observe the full Moon on the 13th to
Read more
Christmas Food Festival Date & Booking
We know, we know, it’s too early, and we haven’t even had Halloween yet. But these things don’t just happen
Read more
Casting Call: Actresses Sought For Florence Nightingale Play
Kissing Miss Nightingale’s Shadow is a new play to commemorate the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale, on 12th May 2020.
Read more
Belper Councillor Topping Votes in “Beard of Autumn”
Last month Belper Town Councillor and Deputy Leader of Amber Valley Borough Council, Ben Bellamy, was named “Beard of
Read more
Current Scam Alerts
Crypto Investment The Cyber Crime Unit would like to make you aware of Crypto investment scams that are increasing and
Read more
The Mayor’s Diary: September
I’ve often heard it said that Belper is a town which is run by volunteers, but until I took on
Read more
Match Report: Belper Town vs. Stocksbridge Park Steels
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Belper Town 1, Stocksbridge Park Steels 0 Belper Town maintained their unbeaten start to
Read more
The Knife Angel Sculpture Is Now In Derby
Derby was chosen to be one of the few cities across the country to host the National Monument against Violence
Read more
Plans For Reopening The Strutt Arms
A long-derelict pub in a Derbyshire village is finally set to reopen its doors – but locals fear “excessive noise,
Read more
Heage Windmill Sails Are Complete
After some 4 months of intensive part time work by the maintenance team at Heage windmill, led by David Land
Read more
New Concert For Launch Of Sergei’s Double CD
Not many towns have their own classically trained concert pianist. Belper does. His name is Sergei Podobedov. Sergei first came
Read more
Ofsted Requires Improvement From County Children’s Services
Derbyshire County Council has been told by Ofsted that its children’s social care services require improvement. The education watchdog’s inspection
Read more
Local Plan Update
A future housing plans in Amber Valley could involve further “urban extensions” to Derby. In May, Amber Valley Borough Council
Read more
Emirates FA Cup: Witton Albion vs. Belper Town
Emirates FA Cup – Second Qualifying Round – Replay Witton Albion 0, Belper Town 1 (aet) Belper Town produced
Read more
Amber Valley’s “Forest For The Future”
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Building Plans For 18th Century Turnditch Pub
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs. Witton Albion
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Patients’ Issues With Healthcare Provision
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
B-Line Cards To Be Scrapped in County Council Cuts
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Even More Cuts Coming For County Council
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
National Poetry Day 2019
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Have You Seen Raccoon Dogs?
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
£10 Million Boost For County Social Care
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
FREEFALL: Departure – Goodbye To The Drop Inn
Tomorrow evening will see a 12 hour music festival return after 4 years of absence, as a celebration and farewell
Read more
Climate Strike Music in Milford
Following today’s Global Climate Strike in the Memorial Gardens, you can enjoy more of the protest and awareness music which
Read more
St. John’s Car Park Open To Public
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Lego Workshops @ Fleet Arts
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Apology for Dangerous Breast Cancer Referral Delays
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust Inspected
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Waterborne Bacteria in Royal Derby Neonatal Intensive Care
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Open Mic Nights @ Fleet Arts (Under 19s)
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Match Report: Worksop vs. Belper Town
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Duffield Scarecrow Festival in Pictures
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Afternoon Tea @ No. 28
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Black History Month: Word Peace @ Fleet Arts
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Youth Voice: Strike for the Climate Emergency
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Global Climate Strike – Adults Join the Youth!
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Rise in Racism at Derbyshire NHS Trust
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
County Council Defends Outsourcing to Suffolk
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Opinion: Parking on Pavements
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Monster Raving Loony Party Conference Returns To Belper
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Boat Escape From Belper Robbery
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
‘SACRIFICE’ ENTERED FOR REGIONAL HERITAGE AWARD
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Monthly Market @ No.28 – September 2019
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Belper Town Council Addressing Pollution & Parking @ Schools
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Hours Lost To Delays @ Royal Derby Hospital
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Classic Bikes Return to Heage Windmill
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Gender Neutral Toilets In Belper
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Recalled Housing Plans Rejected By AVBC
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
County Council Seeks Volunteers To Clear Snow This Winter
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Sean Taylor @ The Queen’s Head
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Emirates FA Cup: Belper Town vs. Alvechurch FC
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Holbrook St.Michael’s Junior Football Club Seeks Players
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Should Football Transfer Fees Fund Local Sport?
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
County Council Has Spent Nearly All Winter Maintenance Money
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, September 2019
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Great British High Street – Why Belper Stands Out
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Derbyshire Police Fly Pride Flags
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
County Council Set To Overspend on Children’s Services Again
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
8 Month Reprieve for Derbyshire Badgers
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
County Council Outsourcing to Suffolk
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Beginners Guitar Workshops
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
FeelGood Fleet Fridays Winter Calendar
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Council Addresses Dog Fouling Problem With New Rules
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
Match Report: Sporting Khalsa vs. Belper Town
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more
80% of Breast Cancer Patients Having To Wait Too Long
Save Nailed – Your Independent News, Your Voice Help us to keep it loud by supporting our crowdfunder Click This
Read more