Electric Peugeot Catches Fire on Driveway as Man Escapes Danger Saturday, January 17, 2026 fire electric peugeot lithium-ion battery whaleybridge emergency ev safety derbyshire In the early hours of 23 November 2025, a dramatic fire broke out on a driveway in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, when an electric Peugeot suddenly burst into flames. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., with local residents … Read More
'Dangerous' Midlands paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting toddler Wednesday, January 14, 2026 paedophile assault conviction sentencing survivor abuse mentalhealth justice protection derbyshire A convicted paedophile already serving time for rape has received an additional prison sentence for sexually assaulting a toddler. Christopher Proctor, who now uses the name Daniel Travis, attacked the child when she was just … Read More
The Most Beautiful Village Near Birmingham That Feels Just Like The Holiday Sunday, November 30, 2025 castleton peakdistrict derbyshire winter christmas village hiking caves pubs holiday Nestled less than 100 miles north of Birmingham in Derbyshire’s stunning Peak District, Castleton is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in the country. With a quaint pub warming every 90 residents and … Read More
Man Jailed for Brutal Two-Hour Attack on Girlfriend, Including Boiling Water Assault and Attempted Finger Severing Tuesday, November 25, 2025 domesticviolence assault boilingwater sentencing derbyshire knifeattack imprisonment victimprotection abuse justice Daniel Nash, 34, has been sentenced to nine years in prison, plus an additional five-year extension, after a vicious two-hour assault on his girlfriend in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The harrowing incident unfolded on February 13, … Read More
Midlands Road Closure Due to Landslip to Last Four Years Until Repair Completion Saturday, November 15, 2025 landslip derbyshire leashaw roadclosure infrastructure repairs highways flooding roadmaintenance transportation sport A major landslip on Leashaw, near Holloway in the Midlands, is set to keep the road closed for four years before reopening, Derbyshire County Council has confirmed. The council’s Reform UK administration recently announced a … Read More
Midlands Hospital Reinstates Mandatory Face Masks Amid Rising Flu Cases Wednesday, November 5, 2025 face-masks flu hospital infection-control safety derbyshire chesterfield healthcare vaccination public-health Chesterfield Royal Hospital in Derbyshire has reintroduced mandatory face masks for all staff, patients, and visitors due to a surge in flu cases within its premises. This precautionary measure aims to safeguard the health of … Read More