News in Swadlincote

With Swadlincote steadily coming out of lockdown and businesses old and new starting to flourish again, here's a reminder that you can place your company's name for FREE on our Local Listing section.

This will allow Swad businesses to tell the public what they are doing as we return to some sort of normality.

A man has been charged with drink-driving after crashing his car in Moira on Saturday evening.

The incident happened in Rawdon Road - thought to be close to the village's double roundabout.

A South Derbyshire election candidate has admitted to "dumping" hundreds of her leaflets at her rivals' homes as a "joke".

Cllr Dan Pegg, Labour candidate, and Cllr Stuart Swann, the Conservative candidate, for the Linton division on Derbyshire County Council, had claimed that independent candidate, Amy Wheelton posted hundreds of her leaflets through their letterboxes.

Church Gresley professional darts player Harry Ward has announced he is to retire at the end of the 2020 season.

Twenty-three-year-old 'Big H' will turn in his Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) card after admitting he doesn't have the 'hunger or desire' to play at the top level.

We moved into our new premises just one year ago and have worked hard to keep our business growing and offering new and exciting classes for our students.

I have always loved my job and it has been great to see our martial arts academy grow and see our students succeed.

Gresley FC have confirmed that caretaker boss Gary Norton will take charge of the side until the end of the season after which the situation will be reviewed.

The club's official website says that Norton has recruited former joint reserve team manager Todd Foster to help him in the short term as he plans to reverse Gresley's fortunes on the pitch.

Swadlincote Snowsports Centre is offering beginner ski-ing lessons for those who want to hit the slopes without flying out to the Alps.

And spaces still available for this Saturday's session.