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
Read moreToday we face an increase in flood alerts and warnings, following another 24 hours of heavy rain. But only light
Read moreStudents in Derbyshire have done themselves and the county proud by doing well in their GCSEs. Provisional results show that
Read moreAs thousands of festivalgoers make their way to Pikehall for Y Not Festival 2018 the Derbyshire Constabulary has offered a
Read moreAs the UK experiences its hottest week of the year so far, temperatures across the country are set to approach
Read moreDerbyshire Police officers investigating a dog attack in a field in Holbrook which killed a two-day old lamb are appealing
Read moreA forensic psychologist from Derbyshire, who has recently appeared as an expert TV commentator on new documentary, Swipe Right For
Read morePubwatch venues across the county will be launching the Ask for ‘Angela’ campaign, in consultation with Derbyshire Constabulary and SV2 – Supporting
Read moreWith warm sunny weather forecast for the upcoming bank holiday weekend and many people planning to take advantage of this
Read moreYour essential guide to managing the slug population and keeping sane in your garden this spring, by Jo Dyer I
Read moreCharity Christians Against Poverty has announced there will be a new face at Belper’s debt counselling centre. Jenny Lesley from
Read moreDerbyshire Constabulary are sharing Met Office weather warnings for snow and are urging drivers to take extra care. The Met
Read moreDerbyshire County Council have a list of 12 myth-busting facts on recycling. It offers suggestions, advice and information on what
Read moreDerbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) have provided some top tips to ensure that everyone remains safe over the festive
Read moreSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that crops up in the colder, darker months – in other
Read moreA national campaign has been launched to give help and advice on staying safe and well this winter. Cold weather
Read moreWell, Christmas is almost upon us once again. Out come the lights, decorations, carols and wrapping paper… as that song
Read moreDid you know that before starting university, 7% of students have never opened a bank account and 69% have never
Read moreA free local debt counselling service is calling on Belper people to save and stay in the black this Christmas
Read moreCan you believe it? 16 September marks 100 days until Christmas Day! Christmas is great, but it can become costly
Read moreDerbyshire County Council are joining the NHS, local charities and organisations in supporting World Suicide Prevention Day which is on
Read moreThe kids are off school, the ice cream is melting, and the suntan lotion is flowing fast – it’s summer!
Read moreFor families, couples and groups of friends alike, festivals are always a summer favourite. What could be better than a
Read moreA couple of years ago, I started to reduce the amount of plastic I buy and use. I was particularly
Read moreNational Clean Air Day will take place on the 15th of June, with events taking place around Derbyshire to encourage
Read moreCarers can find support, information and advice at a number of events and drop-in workshops being held around the county
Read moreGlam Up Your Garden On A Budget 21 June – the first day of summer! What better time to get
Read moreWe’re all going on a summer holiday…but can we afford it? With the weather warming up and summer on the
Read moreSo it’s all very well to criticise fracking, but what are the alternatives? If we are to progress to a
Read moreEvery year around Easter time, parents’ minds inevitably turn to a fortnight full of restless, chocolate-fuelled children. For some, keeping
Read moreGardening is one of the favourite hobbies in Britain. It can become rather addictive; I know a few people whose
Read moreThere really is nothing quite like the companionship you get from having a pet around and it can be so
Read moreIf your love life is more lacklustre than lusty you might not be feeling fabulous about the fourteenth of February.
Read moreTrained members of local churches are ready to help you gain control of your money matters with free sessions. Belper
Read moreThe autumn this year has been one of the nicest autumns for many a year. The colour of the leaves
Read moreIf money is a source of stress, new free sessions run by the local church might be an answer to
Read moreWith winter approaching, Derby County Council are reminding householders to check if their home is at risk of flooding and
Read moreTalking about making wills and leaving legacies may seem a little too morbid for this time of day, but in
Read moreThis year, national campaign Stoptober is back. Launched in 2012 as a month-long campaign to encourage smokers to quit, the
Read moreThe end of summer, for many, often signifies the end of our enjoyable time in the garden and just a
Read moreParents of pre-school children are being urged to make sure their child is ready for school. That includes a child being
Read moreDidn’t those six week holidays fly by? It seems like only yesterday the kids came bounding out of school full
Read moreLast year saw a brief period of bliss for drivers when fuel prices dropped to less than a pound per
Read moreThe days are getting longer and the weather is getting (slightly) warmer – sure signs that summer is on its
Read moreSo you’re thinking of moving house – and whether you’re just out of your childhood home or on your eleventh
Read moreThe beautiful sunshine this Good Friday must have signalled to most of us that spring is on its way and
Read moreVan owners are being reminded about security after a number of thefts in the Chesterfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire and
Read moreThis winter has been very unusually mild and short so far, as many early signs of spring have shown. From
Read moreCitizens Advice aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices
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