Creswell16 Dec 2025Burglar who held machete to victim's neck jailedJack Holland is jailed at Derby Crown Court for his part in a knife-point burglary.16 Dec 202526 Sep 2025'I'll never forget the day 80 men died in the mine'In total, 80 men were killed when a fire broke out underground on a conveyor belt in 1950.26 Sep 20252 Aug 2025Council continues to face losses over leisure centreThe leisure centre in Creswell is on course to make losses of over £1m over the next three years according to documents obtained by local residents.2 Aug 202524 Jan 2025Councillor confident 'no wrongdoing' in debt crisisA meeting at Elmton with Creswell Parish Council discusses the investigation into its debts.24 Jan 202517 Jan 2025Councillors could be prosecuted over debts - reportElmton with Creswell Parish Council owes £3m to the government after taking out a loan.17 Jan 202522 Aug 2024Man jailed for mistaken identity one-punch killingDavid Thompson was "wearing very similar clothes" to the man that killer Brandon Brooks was looking for, police say.22 Aug 20243 Apr 2024Council defends 93% tax precept increaseThe council's chairman says the increase is due to a funding shortfall for a new leisure centre.3 Apr 202419 Feb 2024Two men charged with murder after bar attackBrandon Brooks and Ben Hart are accused of the murder of 50-year-old David Thompson in Creswell.19 Feb 202415 Feb 2024Murder investigation after man assaulted near pubDavid Thompson died in hospital after suffering serious injuries in an attack weeks before.15 Feb 2024...
