Desford5 Feb 2026Major road could reopen in days after pipe burstSevern Trent apologises for disruption but is hopeful the works will finish by the end of the week.5 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Roads closed due to burst water pipesThe burst pipes saw many homes in the area lose their water supply on Monday.26 Jan 202620 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 2024...
