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ACCESS ONLY WARNING -
Police warn drivers that their numbers will be taken and may be fined if they continue to use access only roads near Chesterfield town centre. More...
ATM USERS URGED TO BE VIGILANT -
Police in Chesterfield are advising people to take extra care when withdrawing money from cashpoints to stop them becoming the victim of thieves. More...
FOCUS ON SAFETY -
After seeing motorcycles crashes fall by 40% last year, police are now hoping to prevent more countryside crashes involving motorcyclists More...
SHED THEFTS PROMPT WARNING -
Residents in Staveley are being warned to be vigilant after a spate of thefts from sheds and garages. More...
DRUGS RAIDS IN BOLSOVER -
Police in Bolsover have seized more than 70 suspected cannabis plants in the last week. More...
AN ARRESTING SIGHT FOR SCHOOL STAFF -
Staff turning up for work at one North East Derbyshire School had to pay for the privilege this morning. More...
PUB LANDLORD JAILED FOR DRUG OFFENCES -
A pub landlord has been jailed for 18 months after police found cannabis plants and growing equipment at the pub he was running. More...
DO YOU KNOW DERBYSHIRE'S 'BOBBY OF THE YEAR' ? -
Do you know the Best Bobby On The Beat? Does your local officer have the confidence of the community? If so, then Chief Constable, Mick Creedon,would like to know about it. More...
TWO ARRESTED AFTER RAID ON CLAY CROSS HOUSE -
Two people have been arrested after police found suspected drugs during a warrant in Clay Cross. More...
DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS MAN? -
An elderly woman who fought off a burglar in her home has now helped police create an E-fit of the suspect More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ASSAULTS IN CHESTERFIELD -
The first incident at Escapade on Cavendish St at 1.30am on Feb 19th was a 19-year-old local man allegedly racially abused and punched twice in the face. More...
TAXI CHECK GIVES CAUSE FOR CONCERN-
ONE night of spot checks by police on black cabs and private hire taxis in Chesterfield revealed some worrying statistics, with almost two thirds of drivers found to be flouting the law. More...
CCTV CATCHES MAN IN DRUG DEAL -
A Chesterfield man has been jailed for supplying heroin after being seen on CCTV in the town centre dealing drugs. More...
'VIRTUAL SURGERY' FOR ABUSE SUFFERERS IN CHESTERFIELD -
Anyone suffering from Domestic abuse can now log on and talk anonymously to police officers as part of a 'virtual surgery' initiative. More...
MIND HOW YOU GO -
Now, if you've ever thought that policeman are getting younger these days, you may not be far wrong in some places in the area. More...
NEW FEET ON THE STREET -
There's a new face on the beat around town this week, as a new Sergeant is appointed to look after neighbourhood policing in south Chesterfield. More...
WORKING FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY -
Police say that calls about nuisance behaviour have dropped 'dramatically' just one month after a dispersal order was granted in Pilsley. More...
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN BOLSOVER -
Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery on Mansfield Road, Bolsover at 6.30pm on Wednesday February 16th. More...
CRACKING CRIME EVENTS -
Residents are invited to pick up free security equipment - and quiz their local police officer - at 2 'Cracking Crime' events being held in Barlow and Calow. More...
WARNINGS AFTER BREAK-INS IN CLAY CROSS -
Residents are being reminded by police to be more security conscious after a burglary and an attempted break-in in the Danesmoor area. More...
MAN WANTED BY POLICE AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT -
Police have today released an image of a man suspected of carrying out a sexual assault in Chesterfield. More...
DON'T FAKE IT -
Don't waste your time and money ordering these fake ID cards because you will be caught out and face the consequences. More...
HALF-TERM HEROES -
It's half term and if you're wondering to do with your kids this week, it's worth knowing that a series of activities for youngsters in Chesterfield have been organised by local police officers. More...
WARNING TO CHESTERFIELD MOTORISTS -
A warning today from Police in Chesterfield that they are clamping down on motorists using pedestrian areas in the town centre. More...
61 YEAR OLD IS GIVEN AN ASBO -
A 61 year old man has been given an ASBO after neighbours made complaints to both police and Neighbours More...
POLICE SEEK METAL THIEVES -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after several thousand pounds worth of titanium was stolen from an industrial unit at Sheepbridge. More...
EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT -
Do you have what it takes to be Special? That's what Derbyshire Constabulary are asking as they try to recruit more Special Constables More...
MAN ARRESTED AFTER RAID -
A man has been arrested after seven suspected cannabis plants were seized from a house in Chesterfield. More...
DRIVERS URGED TO BELT UP -
More than 50 drivers in NE Derbys were cautioned or fined after being caught without their seat belt on in the latest community police clampdown on dangerous driving. More...
RURAL CRIME TARGETED BY POLICE-
Rural crime is being targeted by Derbyshire Police as they join with four other forces to mount an operation targeting crime against farmers and land owners. More...
SEXUAL ASSAULT IN SHIREBROOK -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault took place near Long Lane, Shirebrook. More...
KNOCK, KNOCK. WHO'S THERE? -
3 Distraction attempts have recently taken place in Chesterfield Police confirmed today, all on the same day, Friday, Jan 28th and all involving elderly people. More...
FATAL CAR CRASH - POLICE SEEK WITNESSES -
Police are seeking witnesses after an early hours fatal collision this morning on the A632 between Chesterfield and Matlock. More...
ARMED ROBBERY TAKES PLACE NEAR CHESTERFIELD -
At approx 7.45pm on Friday Jan 28th, a man entered the bookmakers on Elmton Rd in Creswell and threatened staff with what appeared to be a shotgun. More...
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS JEWELLERY? -
Pictures, released by Police, of jewellery worth over £27,000, believed to have been stolen from 1 of 4 Counties including Derbyshire. More...
YOUNGSTERS WARNED OVER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR -
Police are warning youngsters in a Chesterfield village that any anti social behaviour will be not be tolerated. More...
WARNING TO LOCAL RESIDENTS -
Police are advising residents in a Chesterfield village to be vigilant after 2 suspicious incidents occurred in the last week. More...
MAN ATTEMPTS TO STEAL NECKLACE FROM WOMAN -
Police are appealing for information after an attempted theft from a woman in Chesterfield on Tuesday Jan 18th. More...
CRIME BUSTERS TACKLE LOCAL CONCERNS -
Litter, dog fouling and rowdy behaviour were amongst concerns highlighted after a crime-busting group took to the local streets More...
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN -
Police Officers from Chesterfield will soon be marching up mountains rather than pounding the beat after being inspired by the bravery of a 7 year old chronically ill boy from Walton. More...
ALIEN OPERATION A SUCCESS -
A 3-night operation, aimed at tackling acquisitive crime in the South of Chesterfield, has led to the prevention of a burglary and a man and teenager being arrested. More...
POLICE HUNT CAR VANDALS -
Police in Chesterfield are urging vigilance as they appeal for information regarding a spate of car vandalism on Boythorpe Avenue. More...
ASBO FOR CHESTERFIELD MAN WHO STOLE FROM CARS -
An Anti-Social Behaviour Order has been issued against a man after he admitted stealing from a car in Chesterfield. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER CRIMINAL OF-FENCES -
Chesterfield Police are appealing for information after a car and two garden fences in Walton were damaged on the same night. More...
POLES APART -
For one of their more unusual cases, today Police are appealing for witnesses after more than a hundred aluminium flag poles and bases were stolen in Staveley. More...
MOTORBIKE CRASH RATE DROPS -
Recently released figures show that there has been a huge drop in the number of motorcyclists killed or badly hurt on roads in Derbyshire. More...
WITNESS APPEAL AFTER SERIOUS ASSAULT -
Chesterfield Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a serious assault on Chatsworth Road More...
POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses to two distraction burglary incidents that occurred on Wednesday Dec 29th. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER FATAL CRASH -
Sergeant Jim Allen, from Derbyshire Police's Collison Investigation Unit, appeals for witnesses to a fatal road crash that happened a week ago today. More...
'NO MESSIN' BY POLICE GETS RESULTS -
A football project organised by police to prevent anti-social behaviour in the Clay Cross area has been declared such a success that further funding has been agreed More...
18 YEAR OLD CHESTERFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER -
A teenager will appear in court in Chesterfield today following the death of a 40 year old man in NE Derbyshire. More...
MAN ROBBED IN HIS OWN HOME -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 76-year-old man was robbed in his home on Oakley Avenue. More...
POLICE & PARAMEDICS TO KEEP REVELLERS SAFE -
This Christmas, Police and paramedics have teamed up to help partygoers in Chesterfield enjoy their nights out safely and reduce unnecessary admissions to A&E. More...
WARNINGS ABOUT PUBLIC DRINKING THIS XMAS -
Partygoers in the Town Centre this Christmas are being warned by Chesterfield Police that anyone caught drinking alcohol in a public place will be fined. More...
BLUE SKY THINKING -
It's been a busy year for the Police helicopter according to figures released by Derbyshire Police today. More...
DRUGS ARREST IN CLAY CROSS -
A Chesterfield man has been charged with possession of cannabis after a drugs warrant was executed at a house in Clay Cross yesterday More...
POLICE ASK FOR WITNESSES -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary at a motorbike showroom in Chesterfield. More...
(UNDER) AGE CONCERN -
Half of the pubs tested in a recent operation targeting underage alcohol sales sold alcohol to people under 18. More...
POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP AFTER ROBBERIES -
Police in Chesterfield and Dronfield are investigating two robberies that happened yesterday More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE FACE BUDGET CUTS -
It's been announced today that, as part of Government cuts, Derbyshire Police's Government income will reduce by 3.8% for 2011/12. More...
DRUGS ARRESTS AFTER CONCERNS RAISED -
Officers have carried out 2 warrants in Grangewood and Boythorpe, arresting 3 and seizing drugs from 2 properties. More...
WARNING AFTER ICE AND SNOW THROWN FROM BRIDGE -
Snow and ice balls thrown from a bridge over the M1 have damaged a number of cars. More...
APPEAL FOR WITNESSES -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 34 old male was the subject of an alleged assault in Old Whittington. More...
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION -
Chesterfield Police are appealing for information after a large air conditioning unit was stolen from an industrial estate. More...
CRIME, CRIME,
GO AWAY -
A crime-busting group set up to tackle problems in the St Augustine's area of Chesterfield has proved to be so successful that it is now expanding. More...
MIND HOW YOU GO -
Police in Clay Cross are tonight warning drivers to take care on rural roads after a number of lorries became stuck in the area. More...
SNOW PATROL -
As the bad weather continues, police and council rangers in Bolsover have joined forces to provide reassurance for vulnerable members of the community in vehicles more suited to the wintry conditions. More...
SKATING ON THIN ICE -
Police have today issued safety warnings about frozen lakes and ponds after a woman in her 30's died after falling into a frozen pond in Yorkshire yesterday. More...
BE PREPARED FOR WINTER WEATHER -
With forecasters predicting that wintry weather conditions may hit our region over the weekend, motorists are being offered advice by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership. More...
MAN JAILED FOR 5 YEARS AFTER DRUG FIND -
A 52-year-old Chesterfield man has been jailed for more than five years after being caught with almost half a kilogram of heroin in his possession More...
MAN JAILED FOR ATTEMPTED CASH POINT ROBBERY -
A Chesterfield man has been jailed after attempting to rob a pensioner at a cash point. More...
LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR CHESTERFIELD PUB -
A Chesterfield pub has had it's license suspended for 28 days after being repeatedly found to be selling alcohol to underage drinkers. More...
3 'DISTRACTION' BURGLARIES TAKE PLACE IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are investigating after three distraction burglaries in Chesterfield took place on Tuesday 23rd in Hasland. More...
JOINING FORCES TO TACKLE THEFT AND CAR CRIME -
As part of an operation to tackle car, scrap metal and diesel thefts, Officers from Derbys and Notts stopped and checked dozens of vehicles travelling along the border More...
THEFTS FROM WAR MEMORIAL STUNS COMMUNITY -
A War Memorial Plaque was stolen from the gates of a Church, just days after Remembrance Sunday. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER CAR DAMAGE -
Police are appealing for information after a number of cars were vandalised in two separate incidents in Chesterfield.
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WARNINGS ABOUT 'LEGAL HIGHS' IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police in Chesterfield are warning people of the dangers of so-called 'legal highs' after officers executed a drugs warrant at a business in Chesterfield More...
APPEAL FOR HELP ON BURGLARIES -
Officers investigating a series of burglaries targeting elderly residents in Chesterfield are appealing for information about the break-ins. More...
LAST ORDERS FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING -
The North East Derbyshire's Safe Secure and Responsible campaign is helping to raise awareness of responsible drinking, safe sex and anti-social behaviour amongst teenagers. More...
TEEN VANDALS FINED AND MADE TO APOLOGISE -
Nine teenagers who smashed a woman's front window using potatoes and bars of soap have been made to pay £1,000 and write letters of apology to the victim. More...
APPEAL AFTER CARS DAMAGED ON CHESTERFIELD STREET -
Derbyshire Police have issued an appeal for information after ten cars were badly scratched along Rothervale Road in Chesterfield More...
CRACK DOWN ON NUISANCE BEHAVIOUR IN CHESTERFIELD -
As part of patrols carried out over the last two weeks aimed at tackling anti social behaviour and underage drinking, More...
KEEP SAFE WHILST YOU SHOP -
After several purse thefts in the Market Place, more than 100 purse chains were handed out earlier this week as part of an awareness day to crack down on pickpockets. More...
CHESTERFIELD POLICE HUNT FOR RACIST VANDALS -
Police are appealing for information after vandals sprayed racist graffiti outside Hasland Medical Centre. More...
JOINING FORCES TO TACKLE TRUANCY -
This week saw a Chesterfield school and local police Officers teaming up to tackle and highlight the problem of truancy and non-attendance. More...
SHOPKEEPERS CAUGHT OUT IN UNDER-AGE SALES TEST -
Over half the pubs and clubs tested in an undercover operation in Staveley and Chesterfield were found to be selling alcohol to under 18's. More...
9th ANNUAL 'MAPPA' REPORT PUBLISHED -
The report highlights the work undertaken via Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) to protect individuals and communities from risks posed by dangerous offenders. More...
LIGHT UP AND KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE -
"Your house was left in darkness - if we noticed, a burglar would!" That's the message on cards being left by officials from NE Derbyshire CounciL More...
MISSING PERSON APPEAL -
Police are appealing for help to try to trace Calow man Jason Walters, 38, missing since Wednesday October 20th. More...
DRIVERS BREATHALYSED TO HIGHLIGHT DRINK-DRIVE DANGERS -
Drink-driving is a serious offence and drivers need to be aware of the very real consequences of their actions. More...
CRACKDOWN ON ENVIRONMENTAL CRIME IN
NE DERBYSHIRE -
In a new initiative, NE Derbyshre District Council and Derbyshire police have joined forces in order to tackle 'enviro-crimes'. More...
INFORMATION SOUGHT AFTER CENOTAPH THEFTS -
Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after four plaques were stolen from a war memorial in Ridgeway More...
TENANTS TARGETED IN ZERO TOLERANCE WALKABOUTS -
Zero Tolerance walkabouts have resulted in more than a dozen warning letters being issued to tenants and information being passed to police about drug use. More...
HALF TERM ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR KIDS -
During half term week, local kids will be able to try their hand at street dancing and wear ghoulish costumes at a Halloween disco planned by local Bobbies. More...
BOLSOVER YOUNGSTERS GET THEIR BEER
GOGGLES ON! -
As part of a programme to tackle nuisance behaviour in Bolsover, Police and youth workers joined forces to demonstrate the effect alcohol can have on co-ordination and personal safety. More...
ALMOST £3k CONFISCATED AFTER TRADING STANDARDS INVESTIGATION -
Chesterfield Magistrates have confiscated almost £3,000 from two men who were arrested as part of a joint operation between police and Trading Standards officers. More...
BODY FOUND IN SEARCH FOR DRONFIELD MAN -
Police searching for missing 42-year-old Dronfield man Nicholas Walton have confirmed a body has been found. More...
LOCAL MAN JAILED FOR DRUGS AND FIREARM OFFENCES -
A Chesterfield man has been jailed for a year for producing cannabis. He was also convicted of possessing a shotgun without a license. More...
CAR SEIZED FROM UNINSURED DRIVER IN CLAY CROSS -
A 21 year old man has had his car seized by Police in Clay cross after members of the public reported that he was driving without insurance. More...
BOXING CLEVER IN NORTH DERBYSHIRE -
Youngsters in two north Derbyshire villages have the opportunity to get fighting fit by taking part in free sessions of the boxing based fitness programme 'Ozbox' More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE 'RELENTLESS' ON ROAD CHECKS -
Dozens of motorists in Chesterfield were given fines and points on their licence as part of an operation to clamp down on drivers breaking the law. More...
THE BIG CLEAN UP -
Police in Chesterfield have joined forces with community groups and school pupils to clean up a local park and put an end to littering and underage drinking there. More...
APPEAL AFTER CD's TAKEN FROM CHARITY SHOP -
Police are appealing for information after more than a dozen CD's, donated by a man whose son had recently died, were taken from a Chesterfield Charity shop. More...
CRIME RATE FIGURES DROP ACROSS CHESTERFIELD -
Derbyshire Police report that crime rates have fallen by 4% across the Chesterfield Division during the last six months. More...
BURGLARIES INCREASE, POLICE ADVISE-
After an increase in burglaries in Dronfield and Eckington that have resulted in car keys being taken and used to steal high-powered vehicles More...
2 MEN ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING INCIDENT -
Two men are under arrest after two people suffered shotgun wounds near isolated farm premises in Stanfree near Chesterfield. More...
ROAD SAFETY OPERATION TARGETS DANGEROUS
DRIVERS -
In an operation aimed at tackling unsafe driving in Chesterfield, almost a hundred motorists were fined or cautioned for breaking the law. More...
MAGISTRATES FORFEIT MORE THAN £3K FROM MAN JAILED FOR FIREARM OFFENCES -
A man who was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after the death of Cromford Taxi Driver Stuart Ludlam has now seen over £3,000 taken from him... More...
POLICE SEARCH FOR MAN MISSING FROM CUSTODY -
Police are trying to trace a missing man who absconded from the custody of psychiatric staff during a visit to Derby. More...
CHESTERFIELD YOUNGSTERS GET BEHIND THE WHEEL -
There were no blue flashing lights in sight as 12 youngsters from Chesterfield got the chance to get behind the wheel watched by local bobbies. More...
BIKE LOCK SCHEME FOR BOLSOVER RESIDENTS -
Residents in Bolsover can now join a national bike register and get a handy sized bike lock from Police. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER SUPERMARKET
THEFT -
A Sheffield man has been jailed for six months after stealing bottles of spirits from a Chesterfield supermarket. More...
BOXING CLEVER TO FIGHT CRIME -
Youngsters in Clay Cross are being encouraged to take part in a unique programme designed to combat anti social behaviour. More...
POLICE URGE VIGILANCE AFTER STREET ROBBERIES -
Police are urging people in Chesterfield and Amber Valley to be vigilant following a series of street robberies. More...
POLICE HELP ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES TO GET ON THEIR BIKES -
Adults with learning difficulties in Chesterfield have benefited from cycle safety assessments by Derbyshire Police More...
APPEAL AFTER SKATE PARK BAG THEFT -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old girl's handbag was stolen while she was helping another teenager who had fallen and hurt himself. More...
DON'T BE A VICTIM OF DISTRACTION BURGLARY -
Elderly and vulnerable residents in NE Derbyshire will be given door chains, window alarms and door bars. More...
NATIONAL ASB INSPECTION REPORT ACKNOWLEDGES VALUE OF SAFER NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAMS -
Derbyshire Police's Safer Neighbourhood teams have been praised in a major Government Report out today. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER CANNABIS HAUL -
A man who called police to report a burglary at his property has been jailed after 48 cannabis plants were found at his home. More...
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? -
If you're a resident of Bolsover you're being invited to look out for a 'burglar' this month. More...
2 OFF ROAD BIKES SEIZED -
As part of an ongoing crackdown against nuisance riders, Police in North Derbyshire have seized two off road bikes. More...
DANESMOOR MAN JAILED -
A 42-year old man has been jailed for 15 months for assaulting his ex-partner at her home in Clay Cross. More...
6 ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF ASSAULT -
Police have arrested six men after a taxi driver was assaulted in a lay-by. More...
SUMMER ACTIVITIES HAVE POSITIVE EFFECT -
Recently released figures show that a range of activities organised for young people in Chesterfield during the summer holidays have had a positive impact on anti-social behaviour (ASB). More...
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION AFTER CAR DAMAGE -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for information after a number of cars on the same street were damaged. More...
FIVE PEOPLE CAUTIONED -
Five people have been cautioned for possession of drugs after police in Chesterfield acted on information from residents about drug use in the area. More...
BOBBIES GET ON THEIR BIKES -
For the seventh year in a row local police have got on their bikes to raise money in memory of a colleague who died of cancer. More...
COUNCILLORS 'NIGHT ON THE TOWN' WITH POLICE -
Councillors from Chesterfield Borough Council's Licensing Committee are to spend an evening gaining an insight into issues faced every week by organisations working in the town centre. More...
NUISANCE BIKE PATROLS -
Police are catching up with nuisance off road motor bikers in the region. As part of Operation Earhart one man was arrested... More...
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