Amber Valley Info Local News Feed http://www.ambervalley.info/rss2.asp Amber Valley Info Local News Feed en-us Amber Valley Info 2026 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:22:44 EST 240 Appeal launched following theft of bronze statues from Somercotes http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4828011 Police are appealing for information after a number of bronze statues were stolen from a sculpture studio in Somercotes. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4828011 Bronze animal statues stolen from sculpture studio http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4828007 Police issue an appeal for information after a break-in at a business in Somercotes. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:27:00 GMT AVM4828007 Food delivery service closes with immediate effect http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4828002 Linsey Farnsworth, MP for Amber Valley, said she was "incredibly concerned" by the closure. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:10:00 GMT AVM4828002 Derbyshire steps up winter support to keep residents warm, safe and supported http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4828001 Derbyshire County Council is set to invest an additional £155,000 this winter to help residents stay warm, reduce homelessness and support commu Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4828001 Rolls-Royce donation of equipment to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service boosts local collaboration. http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4828000 Rolls-Royce Submarines has donated £60,000 of specialist equipment as part of a wider partnership with Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS), which Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4828000 Successful library neighbourhood project expands to South Normanton http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827990 Our libraries are extending their successful Know Your Neighbourhood project to South Normanton thanks to additional funding. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827990 Boyband royalty JLS to play the 2026 Darley Park Weekender http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827953 Get ready to dance the night away with a perfect Saturday night of pop at the Darley Park Weekender 2026. We are excited to announce that boyband JLS Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827953 Consultation Events To Help People Have Their Say http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827952 A series of consultation events have been arranged to help people have their say on proposals to change the way adult education is delivered. Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827952 Winter Driving Safety Advice Following Snow and Ice Across Derbyshire http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827921 A significant amount of snow and ice has been experienced across Derbyshire over the weekend, resulting in numerous incidents involving drivers being Tue, 6 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827921 Mobile speed camera locations in Derbyshire during January 2026 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827893 Derbyshire Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team (C.R.E.S.T) will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following roads this m Sun, 4 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827893 Will 2026 finally see progress for the Belper Mills? http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827881 The crumbling Derwent Valley Mills heritage site has been waiting for a decision for decades. Sat, 3 Jan 2026 06:40:00 GMT AVM4827881 Secret Derbyshire http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827851 Why does Kedleston Hall have over 1,000 Asian objects in its museum? Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT AVM4827851 Fitness classes for older adults coming to Crich in January http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827846 A new fitness programme that helps older people to turn back the clock is soon to arrive in Crich. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827846 Worlds first cotton mill town marks 250 years http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827838 A year of events is planned to celebrate Belpers place in world history. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:28:00 GMT AVM4827838 Warning to check notes as reports of counterfeit cash in Derbyshire http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827812 Businesses and private sellers are being urged to remain vigilant for counterfeit money following a number of reports across the county in recent week Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827812 CCTV pictures of two men released following shop theft in Belper http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827777 Derbyshire police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident in Belper. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827777 Confirmed case of Bird Flu - Shipley Country Park http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827786 A case of Avian Influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed at Shipley Country Park. The affected bird, a Cananda Goose, was found on Mapperley Reservoir. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827786 Macclesfields home game against Alfreton postponed http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827730 Macclesfield Town postpone their home National League North game against Alfreton on Saturday following the death of their striker Ethan McLeod. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:41:00 GMT AVM4827730 Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger Goes Digital http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827722 Derbyshire Wayfarer Ranger tickets can now be purchased through an app, making them more convenient for bus and train users. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827722 Young Person Travel Discount Scheme Extended For Another Three Months http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827723 Derbyshire County Councils b_line 3 card, which offers discounts for those aged from 19 up to their 22nd birthday is to be extended from the end of D Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827723 Care Home Sale Update http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827685 Plans are being revised for the future of eight Derbyshire care homes after a planned sale fell through. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827685 Derby Residents Urged To Have Their Say In Two Consultations http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827686 Consultations have been launched into future options for two services delivered by Derbyshire County Council. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827686 Listening to Rams commentary "saved my life" http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827707 Joe Brailsford from Kilburn spent four months in hospital after going into liver failure. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:20:00 GMT AVM4827707 Council appoints Ernest Wilson to offer lease on Belpers Ada Belfield care home http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827688 Derbyshire County Council has instructed business and commercial property agent Ernest Wilson, part of Eddisons, to offer a commercial lease on the Ad Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827688 Over 350 New Objections Add Momentum to Fight Against Major Green Belt Housing Estate http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827687 The Save Kilburn and Horsley Green Belt (SKHGB) committee has handed in more than 350 new objections to Amber Valley Borough Council. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827687 Businesses targeted by fake refund requests http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827689 A refund scam is targeting business owners and tradespeople across Derbyshire. Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827689 A Huge Smashing Pumpkin Total For Local Air Ambulance From Mr Pumpkin 2025 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827690 On Thursday 11th December 2025, Mr Pumpkin donated 5171.30, to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA). Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827690 Building fire, Ripley High Street - Fire Investigation Outcome http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827691 An investigation into a building fire on the High Street in Ripley has determined the most probable cause to be accidental ignition due to overloaded Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827691 Joint Statement from AVBC and DCC: Agreement Reached on The Grammar in Heanor http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827692 Amber Valley Borough Council and Derbyshire County Council have reached agreement on the terms of a new tenancy at The Grammar in Heanor. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827692 Councils adult care boss defends beds switch http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827626 Campaigners are unhappy that beds in Belper for people leaving hospital have been relocated. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:57:00 GMT AVM4827626 Reform UK councillor defends care bed changes http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827613 Campaigners are unhappy that beds in Belper for people leaving hospital have been relocated. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:57:00 GMT AVM4827613 Belper 250 - Celebrating 250 Years of Industrial Heritage http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827693 This year marks a very special year for the town of Belper. It is the 250th anniversary of Jedidiah Strutts first water-powered cotton mill in 1776, Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827693 Mirror, Mirror, on the wall: Dont miss the fairest panto of all! Snow White announced for 2026 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827695 The award-winning team behind Derbys smash-hit pantos will be back next year with the classic Snow White. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827695 Next steps unveiled for Heanors former Science Block as feasibility study begins http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827694 Amber Valley Borough Council is launching the next stage in shaping the future of the former Science Block in Heanor. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827694 Further Somercotes premises closed after illegal tobacco investigation http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827697 A second shop on Somercotes Hill has been shut down after Amber Valley Borough Council and Derbyshire Trading Standards uncovered illegal tobacco sale Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827697 MP Launches Amber Valley Business Awards to Celebrate Local Excellence http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827698 Linsey Farnsworth, MP for Amber Valley, is set to shine a spotlight on the outstanding businesses that make the community thrive, with the launch of t Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827698 New timetable starts on Sunday: EMR advises customers to check new journey times http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827696 East Midlands Railway (EMR) is reminding customers to check if their journey has been altered when timetable changes take affect on Sunday, December 1 Tue, 9 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827696 Mobile speed camera locations in Derbyshire during December 2025 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827699 Derbyshire Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team (C.R.E.S.T) will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following roads this m Thu, 4 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827699