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Ashbourne News Telegraph
Funding in place to help support local businesses within the community
DERBYSHIRE Dales District Council has approved a two-year budget totalling 300,000 to continue vital support for micro, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as local community groups across the district.
2 min |
June 10, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Judge tells drug and drink driver: 'Dion was left fighting for his life and it is a miracle we are not here concerned with a homicide'
FUELLED BY DRINK AND DRUGS HE RAN OVER A RELATIVE - AND THEN REVERSED
3 min |
June 10, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Residents get a chance to have their say on council
RESIDENTS are being given the chance to help shape Derbyshire County Council's future decisions and direction including which services to prioritise and where council taxpayers’ money should be spent.
1 min |
June 10, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
The 'eyesore' barn, the ancient church and the tiny hamlet in uproar
RESIDENTS in a rural Derbyshire hamlet say an “eyesore” agricultural building built next to an ancient church is an “upsetting blot on the landscape”.
3 min |
June 03, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
FIRMS ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN FUTURE OF TOWN
ASHBOURNE Businesses Invited to Shape the Town's Future Through a £850k investment - Ashbourne’s business community is being given an important opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the future of the town, as preparations get underway for the forthcoming Business Improvement District (BID) ballot.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Patrols planned to help stop barbeque breaches now
DERBYSHIRE Dales District Council has said that patrols are planned to stamp out barbecue breaches.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Artist takes home award
HOPTON Hall Gallery and Peak District Artisans have joined forces to celebrate emerging artistic talent.
2 min |
June 03, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Mountain rescue team called-out
DERBYSHIRE Mountain Rescue team was called on Monday 25th May 2026 to Dovedale following reports of a casualty who had fallen approximately six metres from rocks near the Stepping Stones, sustaining injuries to their back, arm and foot.
1 min |
June 03, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
New acting chief constable is named for Derbyshire police
DERBYSHIRE police have seen the appointment of an acting chief constable.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
When 'affordable' housing is still way too high for buyers across the Dales
TERM IS MISNOMER FOR SITUATION IN TOWNS SUCH AS MATLOCK, SAYS NEW REPORT
3 min |
May 27, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
A SLICE OF 007 HEAVEN
A James Bond-style mansion is on the market for £6million - complete with secret rooms and underground bunker.
1 min |
May 20, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Safe and Sustainable: 10 New Affordable Homes Open In Brailsford
DERBYSHIRE Dales District Council has added further to its council housing programme with 10 new affordable homes unveiled this week in Brailsford - providing a safe space for families at risk of homelessness.
3 min |
May 20, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Plans for new ride at theme park
PLANS have come forward for a new attraction at Alton Towers.
1 min |
May 13, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
NEW £5K BOOST FOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT
A community project to enhance the sports and entertainment experience in Ashbourne received a £5,000 boost from two housebuilders.
2 min |
May 13, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Decades of failing to find sites for the Traveller families
All parties have failed to allocate a single permanent Traveller site for a homeless family. EDDIE BISKNELL discovers exactly why
4 min |
May 13, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
New funding launched to help with the rise in fuel costs
A new fund is being launched by Derbyshire County Council to support vulnerable households who rely on heating oil or bottled gas, with the rising costs of fuel.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Council depot set to be used as a base to house family of Travellers for two years
THE AUTHORITY HAS HAD A LEGAL OBLIGATION TO HOUSE THE FAMILY FOR 10 YEARS
2 min |
May 06, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
THE KEY TO MUSICAL HEAVEN
VENUE GIVES CITY'S HERITAGE CINEMA ORGAN AN AIRING TO LAUNCH NEW SEASON
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
£60million investment in potholes last year
DERBYSHIRE County Council has invested a record £60 million in highways across the county over the past year.
1 min |
May 06, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Mayor officially opens brand-new show homes
THE Mayor, alongside the previous land owners Paul and Wendy Harrison, joined Barratt Homes to celebrate the launch at Ashbourne Airfield.
1 min |
April 15, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Cat-napped Bodhi is finally found after a five-year search for pet
HE DISAPPEARED IN JULY 2001 BUT WAS FOUND HALF A DECADE LATER IN SUDBURY
2 min |
April 15, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Family funds get green light from the council now
DERBYSHIRE County Council has approved the Derbyshire Best Start in Life Local Plan on Thursday 9 April 2026, which will help families with young children across the county to flourish and grow.
1 min |
April 15, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Controversial council files are set to be moved online rather than stored at ‘ageing’ HQ going forward
CONFIDENTIAL files from a Derbyshire council are to be moved online rather than stored at its ‘ageing’ HQ.
2 min |
April 15, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Aircraft in fatal crash had excess weight - report
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS FOR INVESTIGATORS AFTER DEATHS OF EXPERIENCED PILOT AND PASSENGER, WHO WAS BOUGHT A FLIGHT EXPERIENCE BY FAMILY MEMBER
2 min |
April 08, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
A planned entire new village containing thousands of homes is moving ahead with more to come
A planned new Derbyshire village containing thousands of homes is moving ahead, with the potential of more villages already touted.
4 min |
April 08, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Service for veterans wins vital funding
HUNDREDS of ex-forces personnel will soon benefit from improved access after Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service (DAAS) was awarded funding to become one of the UK's government-backed veteran centres.
1 min |
April 08, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
County council opposes plans for carbon capture pipeline through the Peak District over safety fears
DERBYSHIRE County Council has voted by a majority to oppose massive plans for an underground carbon capture pipeline scheme to run through the Peak District due to safety concerns for residents, farmers and landowners.
5 min |
April 01, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Lido remember loved lifeguard Diane at charity event
A much-loved former lifeguard of an historic Peak District pool in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales was remembered with a fundraising charity event last week.
2 min |
April 01, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Youngsters stepping out in style after donation
YOUNGSTERS in a village football team are stepping out in style this season - thanks to a donation from JCB.
1 min |
April 01, 2026
Ashbourne News Telegraph
Jeweller is rescued from administration as family still part of the company
NEW OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE BRINGS TOGETHER INVESTORS AND EXISTING LEADERSHIP
2 min |