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MAN ARRESTED AFTER CALOW FIRES -
Police yesterday (June 1st) arrested an 18-year old man in connection with a spate of deliberate fires in the Calow area. More...
MOTORCYCLE MEET IN MATLOCK BATH -
If you're a biker and you're likely to be out on the roads of Derbyshire this summer, then you're invited to a meet on Sunday 5th June. More...
POLICE WARNING AFTER MISSILES THROWN FROM BRIDGE -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after a number of missiles were thrown at cars from a bridge over the A617. More...
CHESTERFIELD CUBS BOX CLEVER -
Cubs in Chesterfield are fighting fit after taking part in Derbyshire Constabulary’s Ozbox. More...
BE VIGILANT AS SCRAP METAL THEFTS RISE -
Police are reminding residents to be vigilant after a number of thefts of garden gates for their scrap metal value. More...
PERILS OF PICKPOCKETS POSTERS -
Posters highlighting the dangers of pickpockets are being put up around Chesterfield town centre to help prevent shoppers falling victim to retail crime. More...
MOTORBIKES SEIZED IN POLICE CLAMPDOWN -
A number of off-road motorcycles have been seized as part of a clampdown on the illegal use of motorbikes in the Chesterfield area. More...
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN PLAY? -
Police in the Clay Cross area are looking for footy mad youngsters to take part in an inter-village football tournament. More...
HELLO, HELLO, HELLO
Police in Chesterfield are running surgeries for business owners at a local industrial estate. More...
NEWBOLD MAN CAUTIONED AFTER ELECTRICITY CRIME -
A 31-year-old man from Newbold who admitted abstracting electricity has been cautioned by Police. More...
MINI - MOTORBIKES SEIZED BY POLICE -
Police in Staveley have seized two mini-motorbikes as part of an ongoing clampdown on their use across the area. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ALLOTMENT BREAK IN -
Police in Clay Cross are appealing for information after thieves broke into an allotment site and stole a generator. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER HOSPITAL BREAK IN -
A man has been jailed after admitting breaking into workers' accommodation at Chesterfield Hospital. More...
21 NEW SPECIALS FOR DERBYSHIRE POLICE -
We're now proud to report that 21 new Special Constables have been sworn in at an attestation ceremony at Derbyshire Police HQ More...
CROMFORD MURDER TO FEATURE IN TV SPECIAL -
One of the most difficult murder cases solved by Derbyshire police in recent years is to feature in a special episode of Crimewatch. More...
SHED SAFETY CHECK -
Police in a North East Derbyshire village are visiting local allotments, community centres and schools to remind people about shed security. More...
DAY OF ACTION HAILED A SUCCESS -
During a 'Day of Action' held in Chesterfield last Friday, police seized two cars and issued several fines to drivers. More...
VANDALS TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION -
Police in Chesterfield have appealed for witnesses after vandals left a trail of graffiti in the Dunston area on Monday night. More...
SMARTPHONE APP AIMS TO KEEP BIKERS SAFE -
Derby & Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has contributed route information to a new smartphone app designed to cut road deaths and injuries amongst motorcyclists.More...
MISSING MAN SOUGHT BY POLICE -
Police are searching for a man and child who have gone missing from a campsite at Alderwasley. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER DRUGS OFFENCES -
A Chesterfield man has been jailed after pleading guilty to a trio of drugs offences. More...
DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS MAN? -
An E-fit has been released by Derbyshire police after a man indecently exposed himself to two 19-year-old women. More...
WATCH OUT - THERE'S SUNSHINE ABOUT -
With the lighter nights and warmer weather upon us, Police are delivering letters reminding residents about crime prevention. More...
STAY SAFE AND ALIVE ON DERBYSHIRE ROADS THIS SUMMER -
That's the message Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is sending to bikers at the start of this year's leisure riding season. More...
THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL FOR DRONFIELD TEENAGER -
After a graffiti campaign that resulted in more than £5,000 of damage being caused to property in Dronfield, a teenager has been charged and now faces court. More...
REWARDED BY POLICE FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR -
21 Newbold youngsters have taken in their favourite activities this week as a reward from their local police for their continued excellent behaviour. More...
POLICE WARN SPEED CAMERA VANDALS -
Police are today warning drivers not to tamper with Speed Cameras and anyone who tries to destroy the units risks serious injury and even death. More...
WATCH OUT IN WARMER WEATHER -
We all enjoy the warmer weather but police have issued warnings after an elderly couple’s house was burgled while they were in the garden. More...
DRUGS RAIDS ON HOUSES IN CHESTERFIELD -
As part of an ongoing clampdown on drugs in Chesterfield, police in Chesterfield have carried out warrants on 3 houses in one day. More...
ARRESTS AFTER DRUGS RAID IN BOLSOVER -
2 men were arrested and suspected cannabis plants seized by police after a drug warrant was carried out at a house in Bolsover. More...
MAN FINED FOR DUMPING WASTE -
A man who dumped rubbish in NE Derbyshire after advertising an illegal waste disposal service on the internet has been hit with a £400 fine. More...
BIKERS WARNED OF THEFTS IN THE AREA -
Police in Calow are asking bikers to ensure their vehicles are secure at all times following a number of motorcycle thefts in the area More...
BODY FOUND AS POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN -
Police and Mountain Rescue volunteers who have been searching for a missing man say that they have found a body in woods in Hardwick Hall Park. More...
CONCERNS OVER ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN HASLAND -
Anti-social behaviour has come out top of residents concerns after a crime busting team went out on the streets in Hasland. More...
CRIME DOESN'T PAY -
The Proceeds of Crime Act is designed to give police the power to take offenders to court and seize cash and assets made from committing crimes. More...
DEATHS ON DERBYSHIRE ROADS DOWN 30% -
Mike Ashworth said: "By working together, we've helped reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries from 566 in '09 to 410 in '10. More...
NEW TOP POLICEMAN FOR STAVELEY -
Staveley has a new sergeant, Lee Welsby, in charge of policing across the town. More...
POLICE SEEK GOOD SAMARITAN -
Police are asking a member of the public who came to the aid of an injured Special Constable to come forward. More...
NUMBER PLATE THEFT WARNING -
The local Police 'C' Division are advising car owners to think about security devices to prevent number plate theft. More...
POLICE WARN SHOPPERS AFTER BAG THEFT -
Police in Dronfield are today reminding shoppers to be vigilant after a woman's bag was stolen from her trolley in a local supermarket. More...
PHONE THEFT FROM AMBULANCE -
Police in Clay Cross are appealing for information after thieves stole a mobile phone from inside an ambulance. More...
TIPPER TRUCK THEFT -
Police are appealing for information after a man stole a tipper truck and drove it into several cars and garden walls. More...
FALL IN CRIME RATES FOR 8th YEAR -
Crime in Derbyshire has fallen for the 8th year in a row according to figures released today. More...
POLICE WARNING AFTER ATTEMPTED BURGLARIES -
Police in Grassmoor are reminding residents to be vigilant after 4 attempted burglaries in the village in one night. More...
POLICE TACKLE EGG-THROWING NUISANCE -
Police in Clowne are clamping down on vandals throwing eggs at village homes after receiving a series of calls about the problem in recent weeks. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER DRUGS FIND -
A man has been jailed after drugs were found in his underwear by hospital staff following a car crash. More...
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 -
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