Amber Valley Info Local News Feed http://www.ambervalley.info/rss2.asp Amber Valley Info Local News Feed en-us Amber Valley Info 2025 Tue, 1 Apr 2025 18:13:02 EST 240 Countdown to new cafe opening at Shipley Country Park http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4824173 Visitors to Shipley Country Park will soon be able to sample delights from a brand-new cafe opening inside our visitor centre. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4824173 MP resigns borough council seat ahead of elections http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4824156 Linsey Farnsworth was elected as MP for Amber Valley in the 2024 General Election. Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:44:00 GMT AVM4824156 Mums school absence fines petition hits milestone http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4824107 The Ripley mothers campaign is eligible for a House of Commons debate. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:52:00 GMT AVM4824107 School absence fines petition hits 100,000 backers http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4824089 The Ripley mothers campaign is eligible for a House of Commons debate. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:52:00 GMT AVM4824089 A Derbyshire County Council library has been awarded £5,000 to support neurodiverse visitors http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4824042 a title="Heanor Library" href="/leisure/libraries/find-your-local-library/heanor-library.aspx"Heanor Library/a has received £5,000 from Arts Council England and Libraries Connected to develop a neurodiverse-friendly library, ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for neurodiverse visitors. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4824042 Library set to play key role in World Book Day 2025 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823961 Ripley Library has been named as a partner hub for World Book Day this year, with the aim of helping more children learn to love reading. Tue, 4 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4823961 Hundreds of new trees to be planted in green spaces http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823865 Amber Valley Borough Council says the initiative is part of its drive to become carbon neutral. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:14:00 GMT AVM4823865 Care home sale plan could face judicial review http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823772 The county councils plan to sell the Ada Belfield Centre in Belper has met with strong opposition. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 07:19:00 GMT AVM4823772 Another three care homes set for closure or sale http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823734 More than 5,000 people signed a petition against the closure of the Ada Belfield Centre in Belper. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:18:00 GMT AVM4823734 Plan to fix Leashaw landslip http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823655 Work on a plan to fix the major landslip at Leashaw, near Holloway is continuing, with new milestones set for the repair project. Thu, 6 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4823655 Tributes after death of Slimming World founder, 76 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823618 Margaret Miles-Bramwell started her first slimming group in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1969. Sun, 2 Feb 2025 15:24:00 GMT AVM4823618 From barefeet to bluebells – new tea room and café at Shipley http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823487 Visitors to popular Shipley Country Park will soon be able to sample delights from a new café opening up in the visitor centre this spring. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4823487 Who would live in a chimney like this? http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823339 A guide price of £5,000 has been set for the imposing chimney in Milford. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 07:04:00 GMT AVM4823339 Derbyshire must build over 4,000 new homes a year http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823104 Areas that face the biggest building requirements include the city of Derby and Amber Valley, with Bolsover providing the least Sat, 14 Dec 2024 08:17:00 GMT AVM4823104 Police appeal after motorcyclist dies in crash http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823083 Police say a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene in Shottle, near Belper. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:27:00 GMT AVM4823083 Gas blast caused by failings that led to evacuation http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823044 Belper Skip Hire Limited and Elliott Kirk are fined on 2 December for health and safety breaches. Mon, 9 Dec 2024 15:42:00 GMT AVM4823044 Schools share £3.2m for more SEND places http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823014 The funding will provide 500 more places across schools in Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Belper. Sat, 7 Dec 2024 07:11:00 GMT AVM4823014 Football fans without ticket face ban in new bill http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4823006 The legislation, put forward by the MP for Amber Valley, is to have a second reading in the Commons. Fri, 6 Dec 2024 17:11:00 GMT AVM4823006 Derbyshire shopkeeper fined for selling a knife to underage person http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4822954 The owner of a Ripley shop has been fined a total of £2,200 and ordered to pay £2,500 costs and a £880 victim surcharge after admitting selling a knife to an underaged person. Tue, 3 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4822954 Woman, 94, died after 11-hour wait for ambulance http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4822748 A coroner raises concerns over the death of 94-year-old Vera Spencer in Ripley, Derbyshire. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:14:00 GMT AVM4822748 Dont Be Fooled By Scam QR Codes On Parking Machines http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4822582 Fake QR codes used by scammers have been spotted on pay and display machines in Derbyshire, prompting a warning to motorists not to fall for the fake Fri, 1 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4822582 Work begins on stone tower at Heage Windmill http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4822583 Work has now started to repair and refurbish the distinctive stone tower of Heage Windmill, the only 6 sail stone tower windmill in Britain and the la Fri, 1 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4822583 FA Cup: Alfreton aim to down high-flying Magpies http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4822570 Alfreton Town boss Billy Heath says his side will be "fearless" in their attempt to cause a FA Cup shock against Notts County on Friday. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:33:00 GMT AVM4822570 Trading Standards Warn Of Rogue Roofers In Heanor And Belper http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4822554 Trading standards are warning residents to be on alert for rogue traders operating in their area following a report of two roofers cold calling at peo Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4822554 Country house remains closed over water concerns http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4821518 The National Trust is investigating fears Kedleston Halls water supply could be contaminated. Sat, 26 Oct 2024 06:13:00 GMT AVM4821518 One year anniversary of Belper Leisure Centre partnership means a bright future for local community http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4821507 Twelve months after Belper Leisure Centre found itself in a financially deficit position and facing potential closure its new Operator and the Leader Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4821507