Improvement work on Hadfield's Park Road railway bridge has been hurriedly halted.
The team had come across tiny creatures fluttering around - they had bats.
Andrew Campuzano, an ecologist at Network Rail, said: “We’ve had to temporarily pause our strengthening and waterproofing after brown long-eared bats were found roosting in the structure.
“We’re now working with Natural England to make sure the species can be sensitively relocated before work can resume in the next few weeks.”
New podcast offers support and advice for unpaid carers
Unpaid carers looking after family members or friends can now listen to a new podcast offering practical advice, support and real-life stories from carers across Derbyshire.
Glossop dad to run 10K for children affected by war in Ukraine
A Glossop father of two who fled Ukraine with his family after the Russian invasion is taking part in a 10K run to raise money for children affected by the war.
Residents invited to join Peak Cluster awareness walk
Residents with concerns about the proposed Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline are invited to take part in a community relay walk through the High Peak on Sunday 27th September.
Councillors react as Derbyshire council shake-up is paused
Plans to replace Derbyshire’s 10 existing councils with two new authorities have been put on hold by the Government, prompting criticism over the cost and uncertainty surrounding the reorganisation.
