They've worked together as one company for over 10 years now, but the Directors of Glazedale and K&A Cox Ltd have just announced that the two companies have parted ways and will now be managed independently. But they've not gone very far apart...

The 15th June 2014 is Father's Day, so we've rounded up a great selection of options for great gifts and perfect presents, all available locally and all a brilliant way to show your Dad just how much he means to you...

The day is fast approaching - if you want to celebrate Valentine's Day and show your partner just how much you care, take a look at this great blog packed with romantic ideas for the perfect gift for her or him, available right here in Heanor and Ripley.

Amber Valley Borough Council will once again be providing free parking, in all of its pay and display car parks in the week before Christmas.

We've already seen the first Christmas lights starting to go up in homes around Heanor and Ripley, which tells us its time for our annual round up of the last posting dates for delivery of parcels and cards before Christmas.

Have you been wondering when the Christmas Lights will be switched on in Heanor, Ripley, Belper and Alfreton? We have the answer, click to find out more!

For over a hundred years, Heanor's Market has stood on Fridays and Saturdays. It has been this way through both World Wars, severe austerity, boom times and now recession. Traders have come and gone adding to the rich and ever-changing tapestry of the history of Heanor. But whatever has happened, the market has always stood on a Friday and Saturday.

Heanor's Market is looking great these days, but what will happen to it this week now that the fair is in town and camped on the Market Place?

We have so many talented artists, painters and crafters in Heanor and Ripley, our local art galleries are bursting with locally produced art and pictures. But if you want to create your own masterpiece, where can you get the supplies you need locally?

Business owners from Ripley met tonight to raise their concerns and discuss the way forward to bring life back into the town. Find out more about what happened and the outcomes in our latest blog...