Belper7 days ago'Historic moment' as plan to redevelop mills approvedThe site could include flats, shop space, a restaurant or cafe, offices or a museum.7 days ago14 Feb 2026Abandoned care home moves closer to demolitionDemolition and planning permission has been submitted for the old Ada Belfield site in Belper.14 Feb 20267 Feb 2026Plan to redevelop mills set to take step forwardAmber Valley Borough Council will discuss the plans for the historic site on 16 February.7 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Beekeeper loses 140,000 bees to wasps and snowPaul Haggett said it was "soul-destroying" to find all his hives left empty at Handley Farm.27 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Award-winning High Street struggling, traders sayShop owners in Belper say the town is "a shadow of its former self" with people staying away.16 Jan 20263 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 2025...
