Category : Local

Minor reduction in Peak District second homes following double tax - but some are just becoming holiday lets

Derbyshire Dales District Council has been taxing second home owners double in tax, raising around £1.8 million extra

Fraught tug of war between Derbyshire councils over former school

Amber Valley Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council are at loggerheads over the former Heanor Grammar School

The council should keep its nose out when something finally does well in Derby

When we have a rare bit of success, maybe it's best to let them get on with it

Police officer charged over death of Derby woman in Christmas Eve crash

Rachael Moore, a carer, died after being struck by a police car

Derbyshire County Council by-election set to be delayed until after Christmas

The contest will look to replace a Reform UK county councillor

Cost and times of flag removals in Derby not given after public questions

Derby City Council said it would remove flags on street furniture in September

Predator filmed himself raping woman while she was asleep

The victim has been commended for her bravery

Opening date set for highly anticipated return of £7m Peak District market hall

Glossop's Market Hall will be home to bars and restaurants, vintage shops and a grocery store

Plea issued to get dog trapped in stolen vehicle 'home where he belongs'

The dog was inside a Ford Ranger when it was taken by thieves

Thief pulled knife on shop worker after he was caught stealing coats

He is now behind bars just days after the incident took place

MP calls for review into Derby Lloyd's bank killer's sentence

Asylum seeker Haybe Cabdiraxmaan Nur paid £400 to enter the UK illegally before committing the attack

Derelict farm complex could become 'unique' leisure activity centre

Ideas include a soft‐play area, indoor bouldering (rock climbing), party rooms, 10‐pin bowling, crazy golf and more

Derbyshire council could lose power to decide major planning applications

It has lost a number of appeals over rejected homes and now it stands on the brink of losing key powers

Derby pensioner took off his pyjama bottoms and strangled his wife with them

Their 16-year marriage is over and he says he is 'very, very sorry' about what happened

'Strong' objection raised as hundreds of homes set for fields on Derby outskirts

There are concerns the scheme could create 'rat runs' through narrow cul-de-sacs