Space Is The Place: The Night Sky Over Belper, August 2023
In August’s Night Sky Over Belper: Jupiter and Saturn return to the evening sky. The supermoon on the 31st is
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NEWS
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
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Stripped Back Plan for Belper Car Park after Spiralling Costs
Plans for a car park expansion in a Belper have been heavily stripped back after costs spiralled to £1 million.
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East Midlands to get elected mayor as £1.14bn devolution deal signed with Government
A £1.14bn devolution deal has been agreed to try to kick start economic development in the East Midlands and create an
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Dad wins £20k compensation from Derbyshire police
A Derbyshire dad has won almost £20,000 compensation in damages from Derbyshire police after he was headbutted by an on-duty
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Belper Businesses Target ‘Zero Waste’ in New Initiative
Businesses in Belper have been working together to reduce the amount of waste they produce as part of a new
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Have Your Say on Further Plans for Future of Amber Valley
Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to have their say on ambitious long-term plans that will help shape a
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First ‘Red’ Extreme Heat Warning Issued by Met Office as Temperatures Rise
In a potential record breaking first for the UK, temperatures of up to 40°C have been forecast, leading the Met
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Concerns Around Town Pub
A number of residents living near a Derbyshire pub have raised concerns over claims of drunk and disorderly behaviour, including
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Derbyshire’s Conservative County Council Leader says Boris Johnson’s Administration Caused “intolerable” “damage”
Derbyshire’s Conservative county council leader has said Boris Johnson’s administration has caused “intolerable” “damage” to the Conservative brand and is
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DCC Submit Application for 60-flat Complex in Belper
Plans for 60 homes specifically for people aged 55 and above have been submitted in a Derbyshire town. The application,
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Hospital Masks Reinstated Across Derbyshire
Mandatory face masks have been brought back in Derby, Chesterfield and Burton’s hospitals – just weeks after Covid rules were
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Belper Food Festival 2022
Sunday (July 3rd) sees the return of the summer Belper Food Festival, organised by Belper Town Council, and involving many
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Police and Crime Commissioner invites the you to share your views on crime and safety
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Angelique Foster has launched a county-wide survey to help her strengthen the policing services local
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Printable Posters Against Buffer Zone Building
Print-at-home copies of the big house placards have been requested for displaying in windows. Included below is the leaflet in
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Save Belper Lane – A Fight For Belper’s Identity
For the past 4 years, Save Belper Lane have been fighting against the proposed development of green fields within Belper’s
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World Heritage Status Put At Risk As Belper Lane Building Approved
Belper’s World Heritage Status has been endangered by the decision of the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick, to allow building
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Belper Market Returns With Social Distancing
Belper Market will return to the Market Place on the 11th July. The market will take place between 8.30am and
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Fighting Racism In Belper (parental advisory for language)
Editor’s note: This is the first article in Nailed’s 4 years which contains swearing and offensive language, but after some
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Anti-Racism Protest Today
In response to the current upsurge of racism, and international calls to address overt and covert domestic racism by Black
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Online Town Council Meeting
Zoom in! See how BTC operates council meetings during lockdown. On Tuesday 9th June, Belper Town Council will be holding
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VE Day in Lockdown – Itinerary
Contrary to headlines in the most appalling newspapers, lockdown continues, in full. Belper was supposed to have a full day
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Car Use Increases Prompting Reminder From Police
Drivers are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and to take extra care with increased numbers
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Over 1000 Coronavirus Patients
Over a thousand patients have now been admitted to Derby and Burton’s hospitals with Covid-19 – around half of whom
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Report Suggests Badger Culling Is A Flawed Idea
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has published a report today which shows that research, produced by the Government’s Animal and Health Agency
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Pauline Latham Calls For Resources For Domestic Abuse Help
Yesterday our MP, Pauline Latham, told parliament that resources to domestic abuse helplines should be increased so that victims have
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Domestic Abuse Advice During Lockdown
We are raising awareness of how you can contact the police, or local support services, if you are experiencing domestic
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Heage Windmill Donates Flour To Charity
On Saturday March 21st the wind was strong and milling was good. Stocks of flour and freshly milled flour were
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Belper Resident Reaches 100
Spencer Grove care home resident, Eva Clamp, celebrated her 100th birthday by hosting a party at her long-term home. Her
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Obituary: Mary Smedley
BELPER lost its finest advocate and champion last week, with the death of historian Mary Smedley (nee Millward). Born in
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Warning To Dog Owners About Virus Scam
Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant after an incident which occurred in Long Eaton. A resident was called
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Supply Shortage Puts Carers and Their Patients At Risk
Hundreds of carers, regularly visiting thousands of vulnerable and elderly people across Derbyshire, have been told not to wear protective
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Lockdown Update: Do Not Go Out For The Warm Weekend
Professor Neil Fergusson, an infectious disease modeller at Imperial College London and member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for
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How The Enforced Lockdown Will Work
We now move from a light lockdown, to an enforced lockdown. Everyone is required to comply with the rules which
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Boris Johnson’s Letter To The Nation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has written to every household in the UK to address every family and individual, and outline
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Pubs Must Remain Shut & Cannot Sell Takeaway Booze
Although pubs were initially allowed to sell alcohol as a takeaway item after being ordered to close, this is no
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Three Week Lockdown
At 8.30pm last night Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave his nightly statement of changes from Downing Street in regards to
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Mass Closure of Public Entertainment in Today’s Changes
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all bars, pubs, clubs, cinemas and leisure facilities in the UK will close,
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Critical Information: Local Businesses Now Delivering
Delivery services ramped up in response to crisis Businesses across the area are responding to the restrictions imposed by ‘social
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Community Help During Self-Isolation
Community comes together in face of virus In these extraordinary times our community response to Government advice to stay at
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Schools Closed For Coronavirus
Schools across the entire UK have been ordered by the government to shut until further notice, as part of the
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People’s Actions Become Policy in Government Change of Course
Last night (Monday 16th March) the government’s plan to tackle the Coronavirus (Covid-19) took a severe turn away from the
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Live Feed on Cancelled Events and Closed Places
Many events have to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We expect closures to increase from Monday, and to
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What To Do If You Get Symptoms
Measures against Covid-19 are changing as the national situation changes. There are currently 1140 confirmed cases. As tests are now
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Covid-19 Advice Which is Really Lies
There is a lot of misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation is things which are not true, which are
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ESSENTIAL BREAKING NEWS: Law Change & Election – Covid-19
Local Election The local election in May has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The election will take place at a
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No Car Museum For Ambergate
The proposed Ambergate Motor Heritage Centre had been approved by Amber Valley Borough Council in October for the former Richard
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NHS To Rent Space In Council HQ
Amber Valley Borough Council is to rent out an entire floor of its headquarters to the NHS to make space
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All Clear For Coronavirus
The family in Belper who were being tested for coronavirus have received the results of their tests for Covid-19 and
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Coronavirus Tests: A Statement From The Man in Self-Isolation
Following our report, on Friday, of a family in Belper who have self-isolated after exposure to a confirmed case of
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Belper Family Being Tested After Coronavirus Exposure
A family from Far Laund in Belper are in self isolation, after one family member came into contact with the
Read MoreCoronavirus Fears As Epidemic Reaches Derbyshire
People are rationally concerned about coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 2800 worldwide and spread across the globe from
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Southern Uprising Festival Approved in Shottle
A rock music and biker festival in the Derbyshire countryside has been allowed to go ahead despite significant concerns about
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180 New Houses Proposed @ Pottery Farm
Plans to build 180 homes in Belper are set to be submitted. Housing giant Gladman is behind the proposals, which
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AVBC Bin Collection Contract Leaked
Details of Amber Valley’s new bin collection contract have been revealed in a leaked document. The document, drawn up by
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Success of Sight Support’s 24hr Cycling Challenge
A team representing local charity Sight Support Derbyshire achieved its best ever results in Huub Track Attaque at Derby Arena,
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County Council Budget Debate
The Conservative leader of the county council has insisted that “austerity is over” and says Derbyshire has a bright future
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Council To Spend Thousands on Festival of Derbyshire Whilst Cutting Services
The county council is set to spend £90,000 on a Festival of Derbyshire, starting with a series of events to
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Police Complaints System Updated
The long awaited reforms to police complaints and discipline regulations came into force from the 1st February. These reforms form part
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Match Report: Belper Town vs Worksop Town
BetVictor Northern Premier S/East Belper Town 1, Worksop Town 2 By Sam Collins Belper Town’s run of form ended
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Milford Photographer In International Garden Photography Awards
An image of Duffield’s Eyes Meadow in autumn was a near-winner for Milford-based photographer Ashley Franklin in the Trees, Woods
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Robbery While Blind Elderly Victim Was Home
Burglars have broken into an elderly woman’s home in Belper. At around 3.45pm on Saturday 1 February a woman in
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Landslip Closes Cromford Road
A Derbyshire road, well-known as a rat-run to avoid busier routes, could be closed until July 2021 following a landslip.
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Scam: Police Impersonation Calls
Over the last few weeks Action Fraud has seen an increase in the number of calls received by members of
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Inadequate Funding For School Repairs
Derbyshire is only getting five per cent of the money it needs to make £150 million in repairs to its
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Do You Want To Run The New Swiss Tearooms?
Amber Valley Borough Council launched a competition to find an experienced commercial operator to run Belper’s new Swiss Tearooms. Despite
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No End To Austerity With Even More Cuts By County Council
The county council is set to make nearly £19 million in cuts this year due to “immense pressure” to support
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Council Tax Rising Again
A pledge to freeze council tax for Derbyshire householders has been abandoned. Derbyshire County Council now says that it is
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Electrical Problems Last Night
Shortly after 8pm last night (24th Jan) Belper, Milford and Duffield experienced two brief power cuts. The cuts to power
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We Are The Best High Street In England!
Today Laura Armstrong, Hilary Surga, Rebekah Wright and Lindsey Myers sped off by train to the Intercontinental Hotel in Edinburgh
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New Support Service To Tackle Exploitation
A new support service aimed at safeguarding vulnerable young people is being launched to tackle growing risks of child exploitation.
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Housing Plans For Nether Heage
Plans to build scores of homes on a former industrial estate near Belper are back on the table again. The
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February Will Be Belper Climate Month
February will be Climate Month in Belper, with a focus within the town upon education and encouraging people to change
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Youth Voice: Plastic Pollution From School Dinners
In November one of our Youth reporters, Rose Everett, appealed to get rid of plastic pots from the school dinners
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County Labour Leader Steps Down
The leader of Derbyshire’s Labour group is stepping down and will also resign as a county councillor after 23 years,
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Further County Council Cuts For Volunteer Groups
Volunteer-run organisations are set to see the money they receive from Derbyshire County Council cut by £50,000. However, funding will
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Pauline Latham Receives Ukrainian Order of Merit
Mid Derbyshire MP Pauline Latham has been presented with Ukrainian Order of merit by the country’s Prime Minister, Oleksiy Honcharuk.
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Temporary Road Closure – Ambergate
Derbyshire County Council have issued a temporary road closure notice for NEWBRIDGE ROAD, in Ambergate. WHEN: 25th January 2020 (23:15)
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Double Murder in Duffield on New Year’s Day
In the early hours of the first day of 2020 a couple have been murdered in their home in Duffield.
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Missing Belper Woman Found Dead
On 21st December we published an appeal for information on the wherabouts of Janet Lomas, who has been missing from
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Belper’s Advent Trees
This year Belper Woollen Woods’ Christmas yarnbombing took the form of an advent calendar. Every day, one new tree was
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Have You Seen Missing Belper Woman?
Officers are concerned for the safety of missing Belper woman, Janet Lomas. Janet was last seen on 13th November in
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Derwent Street Health Centre Plan Moving To Babington
Revised plans for a nearly-£10 million pound investment in Belper’s community health services can now be unveiled, following a purdah
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Grants Available For Flood Victims
Central Government have promised homes and businesses “seriously affected” by the recent floods grants of up to £5000. The government
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Borough Council Offers Free Bus Tickets To Deter Drink Driving
Amber Valley Borough Council’s Community Safety Unit is this year supporting Derbyshire Constabulary’s drink drive campaign by offering borough residents
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Meet Belper’s New Police Constable
(Photo: PC Rianne Holland with Ripley’s new PC Rob Bentley) PC Rianne Holland is one of ten officers who joined
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General Election Results -Live Updates
Nailed will be with you throughout the night. We will focus on Derbyshire results and the national result. 10: 20pmThe
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Free Christmas Parking In Amber Valley
Amber Valley Borough Council is reminding residents and visitors, that they can take advantage of its popular annual free Christmas
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Winter Food Festival
With only days to go before the General Election, we didn’t have time to get a writer down to Winter
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Damning Landlord Allegation
Amber Valley Borough Council has alleged that dozens of people have been left homeless after “retaliatory evictions” for complaining to
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Nailed’s Hustings For 2019 General Election
Subscribe to Nailed to help us keep going. Subscribe : £1.00 GBP – weeklySubscribe : £4.00 GBP – monthlyDonate :
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Meet Belper’s New Youth Council
Three months ago Belper got a new council. A Youth Council (pictured above). The members have all been elected from
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A “Dedicated” AVBC Councillor Has Died
A “dedicated” and “irreplaceable” Derbyshire councillor, known for his “dry sense of humour”, has died aged 67. Cllr Brian Lyttle,
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Belper Micropub Plans
Plans to turn a derelict and listed Belper building into a micro pub have been submitted. Joanne Gregory, an Oakwood resident,
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Match Report: Belper vs Matlock
Integro League Cup – Round 1 Belper Town 2, Matlock Town 2 (Matlock win 6-5 on penalties) Belper Town
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Unlawful Dog Breeding in Kilburn
A council is trying to shut down a dog breeding business in a Derbyshire village. Amber Valley Borough Council has
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Hosting Homeless Refugees in Belper
From 3rd to 10th December, donations made to a local refugee charity will be doubled as part of The Big
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Compulsory Purchase For Methodist Chapel
A historic former chapel and Sunday school in Belper, which have been empty for many years, could be transformed into
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Commissioner Supports Charity’s Calls To End Violence Against Women
Charity volunteers backing a national campaign, urging men to declare their commitment to ending violence against women and girls, have
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Sacrifice: A Statement From “Belper in Wartime”
by the Belper in Wartime group After the shocking disclosures of last week, regarding the mismanagement in the finances of
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County Council Responds To Floods and Climate Change
The county council’s leader has said he does not know if the recent mass flooding in Derbyshire is proof of
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Council Reprieve For Voluntary Groups
Dozens of voluntary groups, paid by the council to provide vital care and assistance to the vulnerable, elderly and disabled,
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Study Predicts Increase in Dementia Diagnoses
Thousands more people are expected to be diagnosed with “frustrating and frightening” dementia in Derbyshire in the next decade. Derbyshire
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Change To Local Election Schedule
Amber Valley Borough Council will now be elected once every four years instead of in thirds. The authority agreed unanimously
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Saturday – Repair Cafe and Green Exchange
**Transition Belper’s Green Exchange** This Saturday 23rd November! 10am to 1pm. No.28 Market Place Belper A meeting place for like-minded
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Public Consultation On New Neighbourhood Plan
It’s been 3 years since the Neighbourhood Plan was written. The Neighbourhood Plan, created by Belper people to assess the
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Milling Milestone For Heage Windmill
We have been milling grain in the traditional manner, between rotating stones, driven by the wind, at Heage windmill since
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Ashley’s Duffield Calendar Photo Shortlisted For Major Award
An image of Duffield’s Eyes Meadow in autumn could win Milford-based photographer Ashley Franklin a major prize. As well as
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A Sad State of Affairs
Problem Following an investigation which has run for over a month, we are unhappy to report that there seem to
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Meet Your Candidates For MP
We have 4 confirmed candidates for the General Election on 12th December, and 2 of them are from Belper. These
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New Flood Alerts, Advice and Contacts
Today we face an increase in flood alerts and warnings, following another 24 hours of heavy rain. But only light
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Review: Ross – A Scottish Play
I’ve been spoilt by the recent shows of the Belper Players. Ross isn’t as good as one might expect after
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Derby Royal’s Winter Plans
Royal Derby Hospital has laid out its plans to combat the winter influx of patients – but it is still
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Election Delay on Plans for Babington Replacement
The impromptu Christmas election has put a stop to secret plans around a new multi-million-pound health centre in Belper being
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SIX SAILS! Heage Windmill Is Whole Again
Heage Windmill is looking more like herself again as the two new sails were hoisted into position on the morning
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Just-Ice Opens In Milford
The old Milford Store is now home to ethical ice-cream and more with the arrival of Just-Ice, founded in March
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2nd Saturday Flood Update
All flood warning alerts along the Derwent have been reduced to Amber 1, with the exception of Derby, which remains
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Saturday Morning Flood Update
Travel: Train – all trains are cancelled this morning Road – the A6 is still marked as closed in both
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Friday Flood Summary
It’s been a hell of a day. The flood has done the worst to some and brought out the best
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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
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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
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SEND Support Concerns
Parents, carers and teachers say seeking support for young people with special needs in Derbyshire is “overly adversarial” and education
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Parks Estate Halloween Show
The Parks Estate Halloween Show is back for its 4th year. How the Halloween show came to be … There
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Plans For Brettles Resurface
An historic and long derelict former hosiery warehouse in a Derbyshire town could be brought back into use as apartments
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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,
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Ambergate Car Museum Approved
Plans for a vintage car museum in Ambergate have been given the green light – creating 30 jobs. The proposals,
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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
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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
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