Desford20 Nov 2025Reform UK councillor 'stood down' from cabinetDan Harrison says Charles Whitford is stood down from the senior position he has held since May.20 Nov 20259 Nov 2025Council earmarks fields near village for 500 homesThe council says a new link road could also be built under the proposals.9 Nov 202515 Aug 2025Council postpones decision over new housing estateDevelopers were hoping to get approval for the next stage of the 120-home scheme in Desford.15 Aug 202519 May 2025Details outlined for 100 new homes in villageThe scheme, described as an "unwanted assault", was approved following an appeal.19 May 202515 Oct 2024GP surgery to expand after new homes approvedPlanning documents say the extension will help it "cope with increasing demand".15 Oct 202424 Sep 2024Former police officer who stalked colleague bannedJohn Clough has been banned from the profession after he was sentenced to 22 months in prison.24 Sep 202422 Sep 2024House catches fire amid multiple lightning strikesDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service says it had a busy night during a "significant thunderstorm."22 Sep 202427 Jun 2024Masked men raid village Co-op storePolice say they are looking for three suspects who entered the shop on Wednesday night.27 Jun 20243 Feb 2024Sewage bubbling up in gardens, councillors sayCouncillors say new developments are putting pressure on a borough's critical infrastructure.3 Feb 2024...
