News in Swadlincote

Long-held plans to build a new football stadium and a series of pitches on the border between South Derbyshire and Leicestershire could finally be moving forward.

Gresley Rovers FC have planned to move from their current Moat Ground home to a plot of vacant land off Bridge Street between Church Gresley and Albert Village for years.

The mother of Benjamin Orton, who was killed in Swadlincote last year, is planning to work with youngsters in the community to educate them on the dangers and impact of knife crime.

Benjamin's mother spent time with Swadlincote Police today (Friday) with the town's Safer Neighbourhood Team supporting her venture.

South Derbyshire taxpayers are set to pay up to £5 more to the district council - as the authority prepares for potential financial difficulties over the next few years.

The District Council is on track to either raise its share of council tax by either 2.98 per cent or 1.95 per cent.

A leading Derbyshire doctor suspects that the most vulnerable residents may get Covid-19 booster jabs every six months and most of society will get vaccines once a year.

Dr Steve Lloyd, medical director for the Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said the use of repeated boosters was not optimal or sustainable.

A Newhall pub has had its licence suspended for three months for selling alcohol after hours on five different days in a two-week period.

At a South Derbyshire District Council hearing on January 27, the Royal Oak, in High Street, was temporarily stripped of its licence.

Businesses in Swadlincote have thanked the thousands of people who chose to keep it local this Christmas - after recording a hugely positive festive trading period.

Despite the increased reliance on online shopping as the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt, many independent traders in the town have reported a major upsurge in footfall throughout November and December.

Police say there are reports of some taxis in South Derbyshire being used to transport vulnerable children to places where they are abused.

A representative for the force made the statement in response to a petition from South Derbyshire cabbies which opposes a policy restricting tinted windows in taxis.

An attempt to dethrone South Derbyshire's political leadership has been called "deceitful, duplicitous and sleazy".

At a testy South Derbyshire District Council meeting, the Independent Group – a collection of former Conservatives – called for a no confidence vote in the authority's Labour leader and deputy leader.

Derbyshire taxpayers are set to have to pay around £30 more to the county council this year.

In papers released on January 19, Derbyshire County Council revealed that its portion of your council tax bill is set to increase by three per cent.

A Swadlincote Poppy Appeal fundraiser was involved in a serious road accident and had to be rushed to hospital by police officers.

The woman suffered 'life changing injuries' which included broken ribs, a fractured back and spleen.