Belper2 days agoAward-winning High Street struggling, traders sayShop owners in Belper say the town is "a shadow of its former self" with people staying away.2 days ago3 Jan 2026Will 2026 finally see progress for the Belper Mills?The crumbling Derwent Valley Mills heritage site has been waiting for a decision for decades.3 Jan 202629 Dec 2025World's 'first cotton mill town' marks 250 yearsA year of events is planned to celebrate Belper's place in world history.29 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Council's adult care boss defends beds switchCampaigners are unhappy that beds in Belper for people leaving hospital have been relocated.11 Dec 202512 Nov 2025Ban for teacher who sent 'flirty' emails to pupilA misconduct hearing concluded the teacher was pursuing a relationship with the girl.12 Nov 20253 Sep 2025Thousands of invasive crayfish trapped in riverThe crayfish in Belper were handed over to the Environment Agency, which killed them by freezing.3 Sep 202524 Aug 2025Sign for road with suggestive name stolen againThe Knob Lane sign was replaced earlier this month after a previous theft - then stolen days later.24 Aug 202511 Aug 2025Walking festival to return with extra routesThe Autumn Footprints Walking Festival returns to Amber Valley in September.11 Aug 20258 Aug 2025Lion's head tap stolen from historic millThe 19th Century lion's head tap was taken from Belper North Mill on Monday.8 Aug 2025...