A grandfather whose wife of more than 50 years received “loving” end of life care at Ashgate Hospice has backed the charity’s spring appeal which will be launched at Chatsworth.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/the-care-was-just-so-loving-grandfather-backs-ashgate-hospices-appeal-in-memory-of-soulmate-of-50-years-5075649

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Find the best Mother’s Day gifts 2025, from luxury fashion to pampering treats. Spoil mum with these perfect presents.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/recommended/mothers-day-gift-ideas-best-gifts-for-mum-5028332

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You can sit outside in the sun on big bean bags, sip fresh coconut juice and watch planes take off at the “world’s best airport”.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/watch-this/thailand-worlds-best-airport-video-5033033

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The victim drove a short distance before having to stop due to his injuries - he later died in hospital.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/watch-this/murder-victim-drives-away-from-killer-knife-video-5028622

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Music fans are in for a treat this year when 12 concerts over four days will be presented in a Derbyshire town.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/jazz-weekender-programme-for-buxton-international-festival-4931658

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Chatsworth has introduced lower priced tickets for those currently receiving income support including Universal Credit and Pension Credit.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/chatsworth-launches-lower-priced-tickets-for-visitors-on-income-support-4723464

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New figures from The Bikeability Trust show over 46,637 children in the East Midlands had the opportunity to get pedalling with Bikeability cycle training between April 2023 and March 2024. The top performing authorities in the East Midlands for 2023–24 were Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland. Across England 560,471 pupils booked on to Bikeability training between April 2023 and March 2024.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/read-this/school-pupils-pedal-ahead-in-east-midlands-4714470

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Watch as huge chunks of mud break away from a hillside and fall into the fast-flowing water below.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/watch-this/ecuador-banos-amazon-jungle-rainstorm-landslide-4670956

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Derbyshire council has agreed to launch a public consultation into proposals that could see a number of Day Opportunity and Short Break support services discontinued for adults with learning disabilities, as the authority continues to face financial challenges.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/derbyshire-council-launches-consultation-into-possible-plans-to-close-more-adult-care-centres-4591893

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Workers at Chesterfield’s new toy store will welcome their first customers through the doors tomorrow (Thursday, March 21) at 9am.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/chesterfields-new-toy-superstore-will-welcome-customers-with-free-toys-and-gift-cards-4562215

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Centenary celebrations for Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir will include a performance of Elgar's The Music Makers.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/chesterfield-philharmonic-choir-kick-off-centenary-year-of-concerts-with-elgar-composition-4459354

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Dancing Queens and Super Troupers can lap up the sounds of ABBA at the biggest party of the year.

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/party-to-abbas-chart-topping-songs-at-thank-you-for-the-music-tribute-show-heading-for-sheffield-4442163

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