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More new homes for Chesterfield

Plans have been announced by Miller Homes Midlands for a further 63 homes to be built at Chesterfield’s popular housing development, The Portlands. New two, three and four-bedroom properties will form phase two of the development, which is situated on Sheffield Road in Chesterfield. Amongst the new properties released for sale is the three-bedroom Montgomery […]

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New department store to open in Chesterfield

Boyes will be opening the doors to its new store in Chesterfield this Thursday 24th July. Located on Cavendish street in what was the old Zanzibar nightclub, this will be the company’s 51st store and will offer the people of Chesterfield quality branded products at great value prices.  Boyes Chesterfield will stock everything from toiletries, […]

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Company formations rising in Chesterfield

The first quarter of the year saw a rise in company registrations in Chesterfield, amid plans for a £300 million waterside regeneration scheme.   During the first three months of the year in Chesterfield, company formation rose by 12%.   According to figures in the latest Duport Business Confidence Report for the area, there were […]

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Funding deal to create 28,000 jobs in the region

A £320 million cash boost has been secured by local leaders from the public and private sector to create over 28,000 jobs and training for 40,000 people across the Sheffield City Region (which includes Chesterfield). This is the fifth most substantial Growth Deal that any city region local enterprise partnership (LEP) has made with government […]

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£174m investment deal agreed for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

£174.4 million is to be invested in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire thanks to an historic Growth Deal agreed with the government by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) D2N2. £47.4million has been confirmed in the first year, and as part of the government’s on-going commitment to the D2N2 LEP it has provided an indicative award of a […]

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Two foodie families sought for Chesterfield’s Food and Drink Awards

Two families are being sought to uncover Chesterfield’s most family-friendly restaurant or café. Destination Chesterfield, organiser of the town’s annual Food and Drink Awards, is looking for two families with children aged under 12, to judge shortlisted family-friendly establishments. As well as having an all expenses-paid meal for four, the lucky winners will also receive […]

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Chesterfield Retail Awards winners announced

11 of Chesterfield’s retailers have fought off stiff competition from more than 240 businesses to be named the very best in the town. The winners of the first Chesterfield Retail Awards, organised by Destination Chesterfield and sponsored by Slic Training, were named at an awards ceremony held at the Assembly Rooms at Chesterfield Market Hall […]

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Sculpture to transform Hornsbridge Roundabout

Work to transform a key gateway into Chesterfield town centre is set to begin after planning permission was granted by Chesterfield Borough Council. An eight metre-high sculpture by local artist Melanie Jackson will start to be installed at Hornsbridge Roundabout from July with completion expected by the end of the year. The design, which was […]

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More than 1000 entries for Chesterfield Marathon

A 67-year-old man from Clay Cross has become the 1,000th person to sign up for the Chesterfield Marathon. John Edward Bee, a former member of North Derbyshire Running Club, will take part in the 26-mile distance event on September 14.  While an experienced runner, it will be the first full marathon for John, who has […]

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Music fans flock to the Proact

Thousands of music fans enjoyed two fabulous concerts last weekend at Chesterfield FC’s Proact Stadium. Legendary Welsh singer Sir Tom Jones, who was supported by Andrew Cole and Toploader, attracted a crowd of 12,253 on Saturday night while Party at the Proact the following day was attended by 5,495 people. Sir Tom Jones belted out […]

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