Question 1

What is Chesterfield Times?

Accepted Answer

Chesterfield Times is an independent community news and lifestyle publication for Chesterfield and Derbyshire. It publishes local news, events listings, places to eat, holiday ideas, wellness guides and a featured business directory. It is a trading brand of The Unique Network, based at 1, The Green, Clowne, Derbyshire S43 4RW.

Question 2

Which towns and areas does Chesterfield Times cover?

Accepted Answer

We cover Chesterfield and the wider county, including Clowne, Bolsover, Staveley, Dronfield, Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton, Ashbourne, Belper, Ilkeston and the Peak District villages in between.

Question 3

Is Chesterfield Times free to read?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every article is free to read, with no paywall, no pop-ups and no clickbait. The publication is supported by clearly labelled local business features and reader support.

Question 4

How often is the site updated?

Accepted Answer

News is published through the week, with events listings refreshed weekly and lifestyle guides added regularly. The homepage banner rotates the latest headlines.

Question 5

How do I submit a news story to Chesterfield Times?

Accepted Answer

Use the Submit a Story page. Tell us your name, email address, contact telephone number, the headline and the detail of the story, and give consent for us to contact you about it. We ring or email you to establish the accuracy of the story before anything is published.

Question 6

Do you pay for stories or photographs?

Accepted Answer

We do not pay for tip-offs. Where we commission photography or a written piece from a local contributor, we agree a fee in advance.

Question 7

How do I report a mistake in an article?

Accepted Answer

Email support@nedtv.co.uk or call 01246 888 928 with the headline and what is wrong. We check it promptly and publish a correction note on the article when a change is made.

Question 8

Can I stay anonymous if I share information?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can keep your identity out of the published article, but we still need to be able to reach you privately so we can verify what you have told us.

Question 9

How do I get my event listed in What's On?

Accepted Answer

Community event listings are free. Send the date, venue, times, ticket details and a photo to support@nedtv.co.uk at least two weeks ahead and we will check the details and list it.

Question 10

How can my business be featured on the site?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Featured Businesses page or contact us on 01246 888 928. Business features are always labelled as commercial, and reviews of places to eat are separate editorial visits we pay for ourselves.

Question 11

Are restaurant reviews paid for by the venue?

Accepted Answer

No. Every restaurant, cafe and pub we review is visited and paid for by us, and marked “visited and paid for” on the card.

Question 12

How do I contact Chesterfield Times?

Accepted Answer

Call 01246 888 928, email support@nedtv.co.uk, or use the form on our Contact page. Our office is at 1, The Green, Clowne, Derbyshire S43 4RW.

Question 13

What does the newsletter include and how often is it sent?

Accepted Answer

The newsletter is a weekly round-up of the biggest Derbyshire stories, the best events of the coming week and one place worth eating at. You can unsubscribe from any edition.

Question 14

What do you do with the details I send you?

Accepted Answer

We use your details only to follow up on your story, enquiry or newsletter signup. We do not sell or trade personal data. Full detail is in our Privacy Policy.

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