Whaley Bridge Football Club has achieved unique recognition from the Football Association, with a visit from national chairman David Bernstein.  The visit celebrated  Whaley Bridge becoming the 500^th FA Charter Standard community club.

Steve Rampley, chair of the Whaley club, welcomed Mr Bernstein (a former Manchester City chairman) and other figures from the Derbyshire Football Association.

The Charter Standard programme recognises  the quality of local clubs , which are well run, with good child Continue Reading →

Arthur Jackson, well-known local writer in Whaley Bridge and Kettleshulme, has died, shortly after becoming 99.  The funeral has taken place in Cardiff, where he died at his son’s home.  There will be a memorial service  at the Uniting Church, Continue Reading →

The Peak Forest Canal at Bridgemont was blocked on Bank Holiday Saturday and Sunday after a large branch fell from a beech tree across the towpath and the entire width of the canal.

It happened in high wind at about 4pm on the Saturday.  No-one was injured. A few narrowboats on holiday Continue Reading →

SATURDAY 14 May gives the people of Whaley Bridge  the chance to see the refurbished Uniting Church – just re-opened after a quarter of a million  pound project – and also to hear  from many community groups about their activities and dreams for the future.  

From 10am-4pm, the community open day will allow people to see the improvements Continue Reading →

Some time between 21st-25th April, an attempted burglary has taken place at a property on Buxton Road, Furness Vale. The offender/s damaged the frame and door but no entry was gained.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 0345 123 33 33, quoting crime number: 21209/11.

Please be extra vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Derbyshire police.

Roads Policing officers are hosting an on-line discussion about the work they carry out on Derbyshire’s roads. 

The special virtual surgery will give people the chance to ask questions and gain a better Continue Reading →

A campaign to recruit more Special Constables to Derbyshire police is proving successful. 

The force has held events across the county in recent months to tell people more about specials and the role Continue Reading →