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The first step towards a long-term solution for the Doctor’s Gate landslip on the Snake Pass will be made this summer when the road is closed for three weeks for investigations to take place.
 From today (15 June) to Friday July 3, the A57 will be closed between Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir and we’d like to apologise to drivers for the inconvenience while these important works are carried out.
Two drilling rigs needed to identify the scope and causes of ground movement at the site will completely block the road meaning it will be closed to all motorised traffic.
During the closure we will also carry out the first phase of a major programme of road safety improvements funded by the Government.
This includes:
- repairs to potholes
- improvements to drainage
- installation of new safety barriers to protect motorcyclists.
📸Ground movement below the retaining wall.
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Top-class Derbyshire businesses that support the county’s tourism industry have scooped several major awards in a prestigious competition that highlights the best of England.
A small Derbyshire hotel, gastro pub and a company that has accessible self-catering accommodation flew the flag – and triumphed – in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 which recognise exceptional quality, innovation and dedication.
A fourth award – for an unsung hero – went to Viv Smith of the National Stone Centre near Wirksworth.
The award winners are:
- Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington – Gold, Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award
- The Tickled Trout, Barlow – Silver, Pub of the Year
- Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield – Silver, Small Hotel of the Year
- Viv Smith, National Stone Centre – Silver, Unsung Hero Award.
📸Viv Smith (second from left) from the National Stone Centre in Wirksworth, silver winner of the Unsung Hero Award. Credit: Kevin Moran Photography.
Viv runs tours (free for children with adults paying a small fee) showing visitors how to spot fossils in the limestone – evidence of when the area was covered by sea hundreds of millions of years ago. Since she started her tours in 2023 she's raised more than £3,000 for charity through the National Stone Centre, used to educate children on visits and school trips.
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Businesses across Derbyshire using steel in their operations are being urged to prepare for new import measures.
We're backing organisations including the British Chambers of Commerce and Make UK as they lobby the government over concerns about new measures to reduce duty-free import volumes of steel and impose tariffs on imports above the quota.
The measures, which come into force on 1 July 2026, are set to reduce duty-free import volumes by approximately 60% and subject imports above the new quota limits to a 50% tariff.
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Learning Disability Week (15–21 June) is here, and this year’s theme ‘Do you see me?’ invites everyone in Derbyshire to recognise, value and listen to people with a learning disability. It’s a reminder to make sure people are seen, heard, included and respected in everyday life.
Our Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service (DACES) is marking the week with a programme of inclusive activities, creative displays and community events celebrating the individuality, achievements and voices of learners.
Events will take place in Glossop, Clay Cross, Swadlincote and Cotmanhay, bringing together learners, families, carers, staff and partner organisations. Activities include:
- Community and family engagement events
- Inclusive taster sessions in art, wellbeing, digital skills and more
- Displays of learner artwork, photography and poems
- Opportunities to meet teams and find out about Supported Learning courses
To help shine a light on the week, watch this short video which celebrates the theme "Do you see me?"
Everyone is welcome to come along, take part and show support for inclusive learning in Derbyshire.
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