Meadows Care Home celebrates 30th anniversary
The Meadows Care Home in Alfreton, the second of six homes to open in the Milford Care group, celebrated its 30th anniversary recently with a Ritz-style afternoon tea.
Turnditch and Windley - Tranquil, rural and away-from-it-all
On a return visit after 15 years, Ashley Franklin finds that this mid-Derbyshire parish has remained an idyllic little corner of old England.
2019 Belper Summer Food, Drink & Craft Festival
The July sun shone all day and drew thousands of visitors to Belper’s 13th Summer Food, Drink & Craft Festival, reflecting the continuing regeneration of the town.
A Derbyshire road trip - Mayfield to Rocester
It’s easy to drive from A to B without realising what we’re missing along the way. Ashley Franklin finds some fascinating hidden places while driving from Mayfield to Rocester.
High street shopping at Allestree, Littleover and Mickleover
Ashley Franklin completes his suburban stroll around some of the trading places in Allestree, Mickleover and Littleover.
Mercia Marina in Willington celebrates 10th anniversary
A new bronze sculpture called ‘Bird of Happiness’ by Simon Gudgeon, was unveiled as ‘a permanent marker of the foundation of the marina in 2008.’
How Belper became major tourist destination in Derbyshire
How has the town fared since winning Best Market Town and High Street awards in 2014? Ashley Franklin talks to the people behind its success
