Creswell8 Jul 2026Multiple crews sent to large grass fire in villageSeven fire engines have have been deployed to land in Elmton where grass and straw are in flames.8 Jul 202618 Jun 2026Warning after anti-social behaviour rise in villagePolice said the behaviour was "extremely concerning" and added "appropriate action" would be taken.18 Jun 20269 Mar 2026Work to begin on new £3m GP centre after agreementThe new health centre is expected to be open in early 2027 and will replace two existing GP sites.9 Mar 202616 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 2024...
