Amber Valley Info Local News Feed http://www.ambervalley.info/rss2.asp Amber Valley Info Local News Feed en-us Amber Valley Info 2025 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 23:21:40 EST 240 Mobile speed camera locations in Derbyshire during November 2025 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827147 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 Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827147 Nursery School Celebrated Again For Active Travel Excellence http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827142 South Normanton Nursery School has again been recognised in the Modeshift STARS regional school travel awards for its efforts to get children and fami Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827142 Safe and Sounds First Murder Mystery Night a Killer Success http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827144 Derbyshire-based child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, successfully hosted its inaugural Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday evening at the pictur Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827144 Supported Accommodation For Care Leavers in Derbyshire To Be Ramped Up http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827143 High quality accommodation and support for young care leavers in Derbyshire is set to increase thanks to a new contract awarded to Framework and Adull Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827143 Man charged with arson in connection with fire in Riddings http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827123 Derbyshire Police said a man has been charged in connection with a fire at a property in Riddings. Tue, 4 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827123 Nursery school celebrated again for active travel excellence http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827128 South Normanton Nursery School has again been recognised in the Modeshift STARS regional school travel awards for its efforts to get children and families to travel without a car. Tue, 4 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827128 Heanor optician reveals half of adults believe young people have lost the art of listening http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827092 A local optician is campaigning to safeguard the art of listening after a survey revealed nearly half of parents and grandparents believe younger gene Sat, 1 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827092 Picture perfect partnership the golden ticket for Goldbox http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827091 A Derby creative who has worked with global icons across film and photography, has joined forces with home grown creative media company, Goldbox Produ Sat, 1 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827091 Alfreton care home teams up with University of Nottingham at Alzheimer Europe Conference http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827081 Staff from an Alfreton care home and the University of Nottingham recently attended an international Alzheimers conference taking learnings to ap Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827081 New Measures To Protect Birds From Avian Flu In Force From Yesterday http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827080 New housing measures to protect birds from avian flu have come into force today (Thurs 30 October) across the whole of Derbyshire. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4827080 Helios Sun sculpture on display in stately home http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4827035 The sculpture, named after the ancient Greek god of the Sun, is on display at Kedleston Hall. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT AVM4827035 New play park and outdoor classroom plan for Kilburn http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826911 Kilburn Welfare Social Club is set to create a new £40,000 play park and outdoor classroom Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:08:00 GMT AVM4826911 New play park and outdoor classroom plan for village http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826926 Kilburn Welfare Social Club is set to create a new £40,000 play park and outdoor classroom. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:08:00 GMT AVM4826926 Local opticians focus on Macmillan fundraising http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826890 AN OPTICIANS in Belper marked its 11th year supporting Macmillan Cancer Support by raising more than £500 as part of the charitys World Biggest Co Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826890 Residents return home after bomb squad evacuation http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826892 Police were called to a property in Horsley Woodhouse after concerns were raised on Friday. Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:06:00 GMT AVM4826892 Dozens of homes evacuated after bomb squad called http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826865 Police were called to an address in Horsley Woodhouse on Friday and raised the alarm shortly after. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:42:00 GMT AVM4826865 Derbyshire On Track To Clear Pothole Backlog http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826839 Derbyshire County Council is on track to clear its pothole backlog by mid-October, following significant investment in its highways service. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826839 Olympic Taekwondo Star Bianca Walkden to Visit Alfreton, Derbyshire http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826841 Olympic Taekwondo Star Bianca Walkden to Visit Derbyshire for Womens Empowerment Fitness Event Thu, 9 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826841 Somercotes Library To Temporarily Close For Five Months http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826840 Somercotes Library is to temporarily close for five months from 10 November due to nearby building work which is affecting the delivery of the service Thu, 9 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826840 Appeal after lead stolen from Kedleston Hall http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826831 The National Trust said thieves had damaged a "historically significant" property. Wed, 8 Oct 2025 15:54:00 GMT AVM4826831 Somercotes Library to temporarily close for 5 months http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826808 Somercotes Library is to temporarily close for 5 months from 10 November 2025 due to nearby building work which is affecting the delivery of the service. Wed, 8 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826808 "They think Im bonkers!" http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826784 A Somercotes woman is running to Plymouth. Mon, 6 Oct 2025 08:25:00 GMT AVM4826784 Mobile speed camera locations in Derbyshire during October 2025 http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826843 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, 5 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826843 Amber Valley Families Invited to Share Flax Memories at Free Exhibition http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826844 Amber Valley October 2025 A new free exhibition in Alfreton is inviting local families to rediscover the areas flax heritage and share their Sat, 4 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826844 Appeal for witnesses after fatal collision in Alfreton http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826845 Derbyshire Constabulary is appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Alfreton. Sat, 4 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826845 Derbyshire girl who overcame cancer could become Miss Teen UK http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826759 Billie Williams from Somercotes was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma at the age of 13. Fri, 3 Oct 2025 11:23:00 GMT AVM4826759 New operator for Crich bus services http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826760 High Peak Buses will be the operator of several bus services from 6 October 2025, following a procurement exercise.  Fri, 3 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826760 Lights of Abraham Winter Lights Trail: An amazing and unforgettable experience. http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826846 Following the huge success of last years winter lights trail, Derbyshires award-winning visitor attraction, The Heights of Abraham, has announced that Thu, 2 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826846 Boxing club fighting back crime in Heanor http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826847 A PCSO in Heanor has worked with local boxing club to offer spaces at a boxing class on a Friday evening to young people at risk becoming involved in Wed, 1 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826847 MP challenges duplicitous housing plans http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826717 The planning applications for Kilburn and Crosshill in Derbyshire have been called duplicitous Sun, 28 Sep 2025 06:31:00 GMT AVM4826717 Tramlight at Crich Tramway Village http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826848 On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th November Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum, turns magical by Tramlight as darkness falls, and Sat, 27 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826848 Amber Valley Borough Council expands successful trainee scheme with two new roles http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826849 Two new trainee opportunities are being launched at Amber Valley Borough Council, giving local people the chance to earn while they learn and secure a Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826849 Halloween Fun at Crich Tramway Village http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826850 Halloween Fun at Crich Tramway Village runs from Saturday 25th to Friday 31st October where there will be plenty of fun for all the family for half te Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826850 Historic windmill restored after £30k repairs http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826626 Repairs were needed at Heage Windmill due to issues with erosion and damp. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:17:00 GMT AVM4826626 Salcare Calls for Urgent Support as Food Donations Drop Ahead of Winter http://www.ambervalley.info/rssarticle.asp?articleid=4826851 Salcare, the Heanor-based charity supporting vulnerable people across Amber Valley, is appealing for urgent community support after seeing a big drop Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT AVM4826851