Month: November 2025

Hundreds of new homes are set to be built across the East Midlands in a major step towards tackling the region’s housing crisis. Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, has secured an additional £19.7 million in government funding to deliver more than 750 homes across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire. This latest round of

Buxton Civic Association (BCA) has confirmed the presence of Phytophthora ramorum — commonly known as larch disease — in Corbar Woods, Buxton. Following confirmation of infection, the Forestry Commission has issued a Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) requiring BCA, as the landowner, to take immediate action to prevent further spread of the disease. This means

This November, waste and recycling vehicles across the High Peak will once again proudly display poppies as the nation comes together for the annual act of remembrance to honour the Armed Forces community. The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to support serving and former service men and women, as well as

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) and Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service have welcomed four new Firefighter Control Operators to their Joint Fire Control Room, strengthening the team responsible for managing 999 emergency calls and mobilising crews across both counties. The new recruits — Leanne Heath, Lauren Clowes, Charley Kirk, and Freddie Norris (pictured left