OTHER STORIES
CHESTERFIELD REMEMBERS -
Chesterfield's veterans shared their private memories of war on the most public of occasions, The 11th day of the 11th month and by sleight of the calendar, Remembrance Sunday. More...
TOURISM ON THE UP IN CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield Chiefs are delighted after latest tourism figures for Chesterfield show the town is growing in popularity as a place to visit. More...
BABY LUV SHINES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Chesterfield continues to enjoy both consumer and company retail confidence - high profile arrivals of Debenhams and Hawkshead seem to evidence that - and 'baby luv' is the latest new arrival in town. More...
MILLER HOMES EXTEND PORTFOLIO INTO EAST MIDLANDS AND CHESTERFIELD -
Miller Homes East Midlands has announced plans to launch four new housing developments in 2013 meaning potential new jobs for contractors in Chesterfield. More...
NEW BOOK SHOWS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN FOR SPIREITES OWNER DAVE ALLEN -
If we asked you what Dave Allen, Owner and Chairman of Chesterfield FC and William Hague had in common, you might be stumped for an answer, but a new book is about to reveal all! More...
CHESTERFIELD YOUNGSTER UP FOR AWARD -
Scott Smith, 16, from Chesterfield, who has turned his life around with help from youth charity The Prince's Trust, has been nominated for a prestigious royal award. More...
A DAY TO REMEMBER-
Chesterfield's Civic Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday, 11th November, at the Parish Church, starting at 2.30pm followed by a parade to the War Memorial on Rose Hill More...
EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS SUPPORT 2012 POPPY APPEAL -
As the country gears up to remember those that have made the ultimate sacrifice in war, East Midlands Trains will also be helping to support the 2012 Poppy Appeal. More...
YOUNG BUSINESSMEN DRIVE CHESTERFIELD FORWARD -
There has been a sharp increase in young director appointments during the first half of the year in Chesterfield, according to the latest Duport Report. More...
WHAT HAS DERBYSHIRE EVER DONE FOR THE WORLD? -
Hear the word 'Derbyshire' and most think of the beautiful Peak District, but one particular river valley has contributed far more to the history of the world than you might think. More...
NEW JOBS AT NEW ALDI IN KILLAMARSH -
Jobseekers are invited to a recruitment open day to find out more about job opportunities being created at the new Aldi store in Killamarsh. More...
WEIGHT LOSS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR CHESTERFIELD MUM AND SON -
A mother and son from Chesterfield are celebrating after losing 5 and a half stone between them. More...
A FALCON AND A PUPPY TAKE UP RESIDENCE IN CHESTERFIELD -
The Yards shopping area in Chesterfield's town centre is now home to a falcon and a puppy More...
NEW 'VENTURE FOR ADVENTURE' LAUNCHES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Despite the continued grim economic forecast, Chesterfield is still seen as a vibrant and viable centre for retail outlets. More...
UP TO 90 DAYS GROSS PAY FOR FORMER WAVERLEY TBS EMPLOYEES -
Local residents who lost their jobs after the sudden closure of a Chesterfield company are being urged to make sure they have the correct information on their rights. More...
WINGFIELD VICTORIAN RAIL STATION ON UK ENDANGERED LIST -
Wingfield Railway Station in Derbyshire, has been included on the Victorian Society's list of the ten most endangered buildings in England and Wales. More...
AVERAGE OF 35,000 CHILD ABUSE IMAGES FOUND EVERY DAY -
The NSPCC is calling for urgent action to stamp out the illegal trade in child abuse images, after figures revealed that nearly 26 million have been confiscated in the last two years. More...
DO YOU OWN A TOYOTA? -
You may want to read on after the company issued a statement earlier today regarding the recall of some of their vehicles. More...
GOING UNDERGROUND WITH PUBSTOPS IN CHESTERFIELD -
As part of what is an innovative and creative project Chesterfield now has its own 'tube style' map of its pubs and drinking holes. More...
CHESTERFIELD IS BLOOMING! AWARDS NIGHT AT RINGWOOD HALL -
Various schools, organisations and keen gardeners have done the town proud by scooping awards in a prestigious nationwide competition. More...
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In 1984, a local man wrote a poem encouraging people to think about the horrors of war and of buying a poppy.
