Tributes Made to ‘Devoted’ Derbyshire Councillor
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “wonderful, devoted and kind” Derbyshire councillor, known for her heavy involvement in charity
Read moreHeartfelt tributes have been paid to a “wonderful, devoted and kind” Derbyshire councillor, known for her heavy involvement in charity
Read morePlans for a car park expansion in a Belper have been heavily stripped back after costs spiralled to £1 million.
Read moreA £1.14bn devolution deal has been agreed to try to kick start economic development in the East Midlands and create an
Read moreA Derbyshire dad has won almost £20,000 compensation in damages from Derbyshire police after he was headbutted by an on-duty
Read moreBusinesses in Belper have been working together to reduce the amount of waste they produce as part of a new
Read moreResidents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to have their say on ambitious long-term plans that will help shape a
Read moreIn a potential record breaking first for the UK, temperatures of up to 40°C have been forecast, leading the Met
Read moreA number of residents living near a Derbyshire pub have raised concerns over claims of drunk and disorderly behaviour, including
Read moreDerbyshire’s Conservative county council leader has said Boris Johnson’s administration has caused “intolerable” “damage” to the Conservative brand and is
Read morePlans for 60 homes specifically for people aged 55 and above have been submitted in a Derbyshire town. The application,
Read moreMandatory face masks have been brought back in Derby, Chesterfield and Burton’s hospitals – just weeks after Covid rules were
Read moreSunday (July 3rd) sees the return of the summer Belper Food Festival, organised by Belper Town Council, and involving many
Read moreDerbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has launched a county-wide survey to help her strengthen the policing services local
Read morePrint-at-home copies of the big house placards have been requested for displaying in windows. Included below is the leaflet in
Read moreFor the past 4 years, Save Belper Lane have been fighting against the proposed development of green fields within Belper’s
Read moreBelper’s World Heritage Status has been endangered by the decision of the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, to allow building
Read moreBelper Market will return to the Market Place on the 11th July. The market will take place between 8.30am and
Read moreEditor’s note: This is the first article in Nailed’s 4 years which contains swearing and offensive language, but after some
Read moreIn response to the current upsurge of racism, and international calls to address overt and covert domestic racism by Black
Read moreZoom in! See how BTC operates council meetings during lockdown. On Tuesday 9th June, Belper Town Council will be holding
Read moreContrary to headlines in the most appalling newspapers, lockdown continues, in full. Belper was supposed to have a full day
Read moreDrivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and to take extra care with increased numbers
Read moreOver a thousand patients have now been admitted to Derby and Burton’s hospitals with Covid-19 – around half of whom
Read moreDerbyshire Wildlife Trust has published a report today which shows that research, produced by the Government’s Animal and Health Agency
Read moreYesterday our MP, Pauline Latham, told parliament that resources to domestic abuse helplines should be increased so that victims have
Read moreWe are raising awareness of how you can contact the police, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic
Read moreOn Saturday March 21st the wind was strong and milling was good. Stocks of flour and freshly milled flour were
Read moreSpencer Grove care home resident, Eva Clamp, celebrated her 100th birthday by hosting a party at her long-term home. Her
Read moreBELPER lost its finest advocate and champion last week, with the death of historian Mary Smedley (nee Millward). Born in
Read moreTrading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant after an incident which occurred in Long Eaton. A resident was called
Read moreHundreds of carers, regularly visiting thousands of vulnerable and elderly people across Derbyshire, have been told not to wear protective
Read moreProfessor Neil Fergusson, an infectious disease modeller at Imperial College London and member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for
Read moreWe now move from a light lockdown, to an enforced lockdown. Everyone is required to comply with the rules which
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson has written to every household in the UK to address every family and individual, and outline
Read moreAlthough pubs were initially allowed to sell alcohol as a takeaway item after being ordered to close, this is no
Read moreAt 8.30pm last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his nightly statement of changes from Downing Street in regards to
Read morePrime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all bars, pubs, clubs, cinemas and leisure facilities in the UK will close,
Read moreDelivery services ramped up in response to crisis Businesses across the area are responding to the restrictions imposed by ‘social
Read moreCommunity comes together in face of virus In these extraordinary times our community response to Government advice to stay at
Read moreSchools across the entire UK have been ordered by the government to shut until further notice, as part of the
Read moreLast night (Monday 16th March) the government’s plan to tackle the Coronavirus (Covid-19) took a severe turn away from the
Read moreMany events have to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We expect closures to increase from Monday, and to
Read moreMeasures against Covid-19 are changing as the national situation changes. There are currently 1140 confirmed cases. As tests are now
Read moreThere is a lot of misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation is things which are not true, which are
Read moreLocal Election The local election in May has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The election will take place at a
Read moreThe proposed Ambergate Motor Heritage Centre had been approved by Amber Valley Borough Council in October for the former Richard
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council is to rent out an entire floor of its headquarters to the NHS to make space
Read moreThe family in Belper who were being tested for coronavirus have received the results of their tests for Covid-19 and
Read moreFollowing our report, on Friday, of a family in Belper who have self-isolated after exposure to a confirmed case of
Read moreA family from Far Laund in Belper are in self isolation, after one family member came into contact with the
Read morePeople are rationally concerned about coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 2800 worldwide and spread across the globe from
Read moreA rock music and biker festival in the Derbyshire countryside has been allowed to go ahead despite significant concerns about
Read morePlans to build 180 homes in Belper are set to be submitted. Housing giant Gladman is behind the proposals, which
Read moreDetails of Amber Valley’s new bin collection contract have been revealed in a leaked document. The document, drawn up by
Read moreA team representing local charity Sight Support Derbyshire achieved its best ever results in Huub Track Attaque at Derby Arena,
Read moreThe Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
Read moreThe county council is set to spend £90,000 on a Festival of Derbyshire, starting with a series of events to
Read moreThe long awaited reforms to police complaints and discipline regulations came into force from the 1st February. These reforms form part
Read moreBetVictor Northern Premier S/East Belper Town 1, Worksop Town 2 By Sam Collins Belper Town’s run of form ended
Read moreAn image of Duffield’s Eyes Meadow in autumn was a near-winner for Milford-based photographer Ashley Franklin in the Trees, Woods
Read moreBurglars have broken into an elderly woman’s home in Belper. At around 3.45pm on Saturday 1 February a woman in
Read moreA Derbyshire road, well-known as a rat-run to avoid busier routes, could be closed until July 2021 following a landslip.
Read moreOver the last few weeks Action Fraud has seen an increase in the number of calls received by members of
Read moreDerbyshire is only getting five per cent of the money it needs to make £150 million in repairs to its
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council launched a competition to find an experienced commercial operator to run Belper’s new Swiss Tearooms. Despite
Read moreThe county council is set to make nearly £19 million in cuts this year due to “immense pressure” to support
Read moreA pledge to freeze council tax for Derbyshire householders has been abandoned. Derbyshire County Council now says that it is
Read moreShortly after 8pm last night (24th Jan) Belper, Milford and Duffield experienced two brief power cuts. The cuts to power
Read moreToday Laura Armstrong, Hilary Surga, Rebekah Wright and Lindsey Myers sped off by train to the Intercontinental Hotel in Edinburgh
Read moreA new support service aimed at safeguarding vulnerable young people is being launched to tackle growing risks of child exploitation.
Read morePlans to build scores of homes on a former industrial estate near Belper are back on the table again. The
Read moreFebruary will be Climate Month in Belper, with a focus within the town upon education and encouraging people to change
Read moreIn November one of our Youth reporters, Rose Everett, appealed to get rid of plastic pots from the school dinners
Read moreThe leader of Derbyshire’s Labour group is stepping down and will also resign as a county councillor after 23 years,
Read moreVolunteer-run organisations are set to see the money they receive from Derbyshire County Council cut by £50,000. However, funding will
Read moreMid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham has been presented with Ukrainian Order of merit by the country’s Prime Minister, Oleksiy Honcharuk.
Read moreDerbyshire County Council have issued a temporary road closure notice for NEWBRIDGE ROAD, in Ambergate. WHEN: 25th January 2020 (23:15)
Read moreIn the early hours of the first day of 2020 a couple have been murdered in their home in Duffield.
Read moreOn 21st December we published an appeal for information on the wherabouts of Janet Lomas, who has been missing from
Read moreThis year Belper Woollen Woods’ Christmas yarnbombing took the form of an advent calendar. Every day, one new tree was
Read moreOfficers are concerned for the safety of missing Belper woman, Janet Lomas. Janet was last seen on 13th November in
Read moreRevised plans for a nearly-£10 million pound investment in Belper’s community health services can now be unveiled, following a purdah
Read moreCentral Government have promised homes and businesses “seriously affected” by the recent floods grants of up to £5000. The government
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council’s Community Safety Unit is this year supporting Derbyshire Constabulary’s drink drive campaign by offering borough residents
Read more(Photo: PC Rianne Holland with Ripley’s new PC Rob Bentley) PC Rianne Holland is one of ten officers who joined
Read moreNailed will be with you throughout the night. We will focus on Derbyshire results and the national result. 10: 20pmThe
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council is reminding residents and visitors, that they can take advantage of its popular annual free Christmas
Read moreWith only days to go before the General Election, we didn’t have time to get a writer down to Winter
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council has alleged that dozens of people have been left homeless after “retaliatory evictions” for complaining to
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Read moreThree months ago Belper got a new council. A Youth Council (pictured above). The members have all been elected from
Read moreA “dedicated” and “irreplaceable” Derbyshire councillor, known for his “dry sense of humour”, has died aged 67. Cllr Brian Lyttle,
Read morePlans to turn a derelict and listed Belper building into a micro pub have been submitted. Joanne Gregory, an Oakwood resident,
Read moreIntegro League Cup – Round 1 Belper Town 2, Matlock Town 2 (Matlock win 6-5 on penalties) Belper Town
Read moreA council is trying to shut down a dog breeding business in a Derbyshire village. Amber Valley Borough Council has
Read moreFrom 3rd to 10th December, donations made to a local refugee charity will be doubled as part of The Big
Read moreA historic former chapel and Sunday school in Belper, which have been empty for many years, could be transformed into
Read moreCharity volunteers backing a national campaign, urging men to declare their commitment to ending violence against women and girls, have
Read moreby the Belper in Wartime group After the shocking disclosures of last week, regarding the mismanagement in the finances of
Read moreThe county council’s leader has said he does not know if the recent mass flooding in Derbyshire is proof of
Read moreDozens of voluntary groups, paid by the council to provide vital care and assistance to the vulnerable, elderly and disabled,
Read moreThousands more people are expected to be diagnosed with “frustrating and frightening” dementia in Derbyshire in the next decade. Derbyshire
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council will now be elected once every four years instead of in thirds. The authority agreed unanimously
Read more**Transition Belper’s Green Exchange** This Saturday 23rd November! 10am to 1pm. No.28 Market Place Belper A meeting place for like-minded
Read moreIt’s been 3 years since the Neighbourhood Plan was written. The Neighbourhood Plan, created by Belper people to assess the
Read moreWe have been milling grain in the traditional manner, between rotating stones, driven by the wind, at Heage windmill since
Read moreAn image of Duffield’s Eyes Meadow in autumn could win Milford-based photographer Ashley Franklin a major prize. As well as
Read moreProblem Following an investigation which has run for over a month, we are unhappy to report that there seem to
Read moreWe have 4 confirmed candidates for the General Election on 12th December, and 2 of them are from Belper. These
Read moreToday we face an increase in flood alerts and warnings, following another 24 hours of heavy rain. But only light
Read moreI’ve been spoilt by the recent shows of the Belper Players. Ross isn’t as good as one might expect after
Read moreRoyal Derby Hospital has laid out its plans to combat the winter influx of patients – but it is still
Read moreThe impromptu Christmas election has put a stop to secret plans around a new multi-million-pound health centre in Belper being
Read moreHeage Windmill is looking more like herself again as the two new sails were hoisted into position on the morning
Read moreThe old Milford Store is now home to ethical ice-cream and more with the arrival of Just-Ice, founded in March
Read moreAll flood warning alerts along the Derwent have been reduced to Amber 1, with the exception of Derby, which remains
Read moreTravel: Train – all trains are cancelled this morning Road – the A6 is still marked as closed in both
Read moreIt’s been a hell of a day. The flood has done the worst to some and brought out the best
Read moreOn 31st October, George Lowe’s Parks Halloween Show set up for its 4th year, this time with the difference of
Read moreThis month the University of Derby is awarding a series of honorary degrees to recognise individuals of great dedication and
Read moreParents, carers and teachers say seeking support for young people with special needs in Derbyshire is “overly adversarial” and education
Read moreCouncils in Derbyshire and East Staffordshire have more press officers than the entire Ministry of Defence. Research compiled by campaign
Read moreHomeless non-profit charity Doorways Derby has recently been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Morrisons Foundation. They were advised to
Read moreHeage windmill’s regular openings draw to a close after the last weekend of October each year. She will reopen on
Read moreCampaigners from Wirksworth, Belper & surrounding areas in Derbyshire are calling on the Government and all parties to act now
Read moreThe Parks Estate Halloween Show is back for its 4th year. How the Halloween show came to be … There
Read moreOn Monday morning the residents of Spencer Grove care home celebrated their creation of a netted display of remembrance poppiesm
Read moreBy Simon Mallett North Mill Trust The picture below was taken at a Volunteers and Trustees meeting at Strutt’s North
Read moreAmber Valley Borough Council is aiming to crack down on “landlords that seek to profit from letting out poor quality
Read moreAt the last session of Belper Town Council, there was a presentation of awards for East Midlands in Bloom and
Read moreLast year local photographer Ashley Franklin came second in Landscape Photographer of the Year, at the Society of Professional Imagemakers
Read moreThe second reg 14 public consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan has begun. It lasts until 26th November. Belper Town Council
Read moreThe results of recent elections to the Council of Governors of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust have been
Read moreDerbyshire Constabulary has been allocated an additional 85 police officers in the first round of the national uplift announced by
Read moreThe Drop Inn Youth Centre on Derwent Street in Belper closed its doors for the last time in September with
Read moreThis week has seen planning permission be approved by Amber Valley Borough Council for the new Blue Box Community Centre
Read moreHeage Windmill closes for the season after the last weekend of October each year, reopening the following Easter and our
Read moreBy Ashley Franklin Strutt Arms The owners of Soi Kitchens are now close to opening the Strutt Arms. Milford’s historic
Read moreBelper Town and Amber Valley Borough councillor Ben Bellamy has won the Beard of Autumn award by a landslide. This
Read moreSome Nailed coverage has been delayed due to shortstaffing and illness. Bullying We have had a small but vocally persistent
Read moreA man has been charged with drugs offences after he was stopped in Belper. Officers received information that a BMW
Read moreAn historic and long derelict former hosiery warehouse in a Derbyshire town could be brought back into use as apartments
Read morePlans for 15 modern homes in a Derbyshire town are set for approval. Derbyshire County Council’s property firm, Derbyshire Developments,
Read morePlans for a vintage car museum in Ambergate have been given the green light – creating 30 jobs. The proposals,
Read moreMore than 300 young people from schools in Derby gathered in Derby Cathedral on Monday 7th October to speak about
Read moreTrading Standards is warning Derbyshire businesses about traders calling unannounced at their premises offering tool sharpening services. This follows a
Read moreThe Strutt Arms Hotel could rapidly open after a £1 million revamp and approval of new hours to allow for
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