Little Castle reopens as Woodie's following magical makeover
The Little Castle, located in Markham Vale, is now known as Woodie’s, a new family-friendly concept from Marston’s.
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Landmark rail innovation centre taking shape in Staveley
A cutting-edge rail innovation and training centre is rising rapidly in Barrow Hill, marking a major milestone for the full Staveley Town Deal programme.
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Most affordable market town to live in the East Midlands
Chesterfield has been identified as the most affordable market town to live in the East Midlands according to a survey by Lloyds Bank.
Read more >Community groups awarded over £450,000
Over £450,000 in grant funding has now been awarded to community groups across Chesterfield, helping them to deliver key projects to build a resilient and healthy borough.
Read more >New minibus and office space provide more opportunities to support young people
Direct Education Business Partnership (DEBP) has recently taken delivery of a minibus to further expand its programme offer to schools.
Read more >New waterside development offers office, retail and dining opportunities
The Moorings is expected to create between 40 and 60 new jobs, which will contribute to the local economy and attract visitors to the Chesterfield Canal and the surrounding area.
Read more >Staveley town centre transformation progresses
A multi-million pound regeneration of Staveley town centre is on track to be completed this year.
Read more >New campaign promotes Derbyshire as a top value destination
Running from July to September, it champions the county as a great value summer destination, promoting it as accessible, affordable, and full of enriching experiences for all ages.
Read more >Chesterfield Celebrates 200 Years of Railway History at Barrow Hill Roundhouse
From Friday 10 to Sunday 12 October 2025, visitors will experience a once-in-a-generation celebration at the UK’s only surviving operational railway roundhouse. The event will feature iconic locomotives, including the legendary A3 60103 “Flying Scotsman”, which will be on display and hauling trains across the weekend.
Read more >Thousands of families visit Chesterfield Children’s Festival
More than 6,000 people gathered at Queen’s Park over the weekend to enjoy the third annual Chesterfield Children’s Festival, hosted by local arts charity Junction Arts.
Read more >New Asian-inspired eatery ‘Pluto’ brings fresh flavour to Chesterfield town centre
Chesterfield’s food scene has a new addition with the arrival of Pluto, an independent business bringing authentic Asian street snacks and desserts to the heart of the town centre.
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