Amber Valley Info Local News Feed http://www.ambervalley.info/rss2.asp Amber Valley Info Local News Feed en-us Amber Valley Info 2025 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:55:32 EST 240 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 School starts Fume-Free Fridays http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4821500 William Gilbert Endowed Primary School in Duffield is to trial ‘Fume-Free Fridays’ - 5 Fridays starting on 25 October where the road outside the school will be closed to traffic. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4821500 The pair whose post office outlasted their marriage http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820446 Phil Dolby and Karen Woodward, who divorced in 2004, are celebrating 40 years at Crich Post Office. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:08:00 GMT AVM4820446 Trading Standards warning of rogue roofers in Heanor and Belper http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820440 Trading Standards are warning residents to be on alert for rogue traders operating in their area following a report of 2 roofers cold calling at people’s homes and offering to carry out work that may not need doing. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4820440 Classic car club members clock-up miles for charity http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820406 A classic car tour of the Peak District has clocked up nearly £800 for Prostate Cancer UK. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4820406 Former pro skater designs Heanors first wheeled sports facility http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820403 Work on a wheeled sports facility designed by ex-pro skateboarder Marc Churchill has begun in Heanor. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4820403 Ripley salon celebrates 40 years in the town http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820405 The team at KH Hair Ripley is celebrating as the salon reaches a 40 year milestone in the town. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4820405 The 2024 British Citizen Youth Award Roll Of Honour Announced http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820404 The British Citizen Youth Award, now in its ninth year, will be honouring 21 young people from across the UK that have made a positive impact on their Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT AVM4820404 Country house closes over fear of bacteria in water http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4820400 The National Trust-run Kedleston Hall is to remain closed until further notice. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT AVM4820400