Derbyshire Trading Standards Service has received a complaint about rogue traders visiting properties in the Shirebrook area.

The trader knocks on the door offering to clean gutters for £20. However, once they start, they say more work is needed to the roof tiles.

It is alleged that they may be creating the damage to the roof tiles to force the householder into agreeing to the further repairs,... Read More »

Householders in Derby and Derbyshire with a broken or faulty boiler are being urged to contact a free helpline, run a by a local charity in partnership with local authorities in the area, to see if they are eligible for financial help with a new boiler.

Residents who on a low income and in receipt of certain benefits, can contact Warmer Derby & Derbyshire on 0800 677 1332 or by emailing wdd@mea.org.uk... Read More »

Live Life Better Derbyshire is Derbyshire County Council's free health and wellbeing service offering support around stopping smoking, losing weight, getting active and more.

They want to make sure that Live Life Better Derbyshire is offering the very best service to local residents.

That's why they are asking for your thoughts about health and wellbeing in general and Live Life Better in particular.... Read More »

Hollie Guard turns your smartphone into an advanced personal safety device at the touch of a button.

In danger? A simple shake or tap activates Hollie Guard. Your location, along with audio/video evidence, is automatically sent to your emergency contact. A second shake sends out a high pitched alarm and the flash starts to strobe, in order to attract maximum attention.

Hollie Guard was developed by the... Read More »

During our relocation to the New Town Hall on Station Road we may experience some disruption to our telecommunication services for the next few days.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.