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POLICE TWITTER QUIZ TO MARK 101 ANNIVERSARY -
Derbyshire police are holding a Twitter quiz and virtual surgery to mark the first anniversary of the launch of the 101 non-emergency number. More...
MURDER ARREST AFTER DEATH OF CHESTERFIELD OPTICIANS BOSS -
A man who died in an incident in Maltby on Sunday evening revealed as Robert Hurdley, a Director at Specsavers on Burlington Street in Chesterfield. More...
APPEAL AFTER KID'S PLAY AREA IN MASTIN MOOR VANDALISED -
Vandals have caused £600 worth of damage to a children's play area in Mastin Moor. More...
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER ELECTIONS LOOM -
Next month will see elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire take place. More...
APPEAL AFTER STUNT SCOOTER STOLEN IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are appealing for information after a 14-year-old boy's stunt scooter was stolen from outside a shop in Boythorpe. More...
OPERATION FOCUS PROVES A SUCCESS -
An operation to reduce the number of motor-cyclists killed or injured on Derbyshire roads during the summer months recorded fewer fatalities compared to last year. More...
POLICE REMINDER OVER DOORSTEP CALLERS -
Police are reminding residents in Chesterfield, North Derbyshire, Bolsover and the Amber Valley to make sure they check the identity of doorstep callers. More...
THREE ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF HUNTING WITH DOGS -
Three men have been arrested with two more sought - on suspicion of hunting a wild animal with dogs in Clowne. More...
SECOND TEENAGER LOSES BATTLE FOR LIFE AFTER CAR CRASH -
A second teenager has died following a serious collision on the A632 Matlock Road, at Kelstedge. More...
POLICE CRACK DOWN ON STOLEN GOODS -
Police in Chesterfield have launched a poster campaign to crack down on people selling stolen goods. More...
MURDER VICTIM NAMED -
Police investigating the murder of a woman in Somercotes have released the name of the victim. More...
TEENAGER DEAD IN COLLISION. POLICE SEEK WITNESSES -
A 16-year-old boy has died following a collision on the A632 Matlock Road, at Kelstedge near Ashover. More...
7 MINI BUSES SEIZED AFTER POLICE CHECKS -
Police seized seven mini-buses during a day of traffic checks in Shirebrook. More...
POLICE APPEAL AS HEADSTONES ARE DAMAGED IN ECKINGTON CEMETARY -
Police are appealing for information after a number of headstones have been damaged at Eckington Cemetery. More...
POLICE ADVICE AFTER 'SCAM' CALLS -
Police in NE Derbyshire are asking residents to be cautious after reports of a telephone scam involving people claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice. More...
POLICE ISSUE DISPERSAL NOTICE ON WEST BARS -
Police have made a decision to introduce a dispersal order in the West Bars area of the town centre after calls from the public regarding drunken behaviour More...
POLICE REMINDER ON RESPONSIBLE RIDING AFTER MINI MOTOS SEIZED -
Derbyshire Police are reminding people to make sure they use off road motorbikes responsibly after 2 mini moto bikes were seized and warning issued in 2 days. More...
POLICE HIT BACK AT PANORAMA CLAIMS -
After BBC's Panorama programme aired last night called 'Dial 999..and wait', suggested Derbyshire Police have poor response times, the Force's Deputy Chief Constable has hit back More...
APPEAL AFTER TEENAGER ROBBED -
Detectives are appealing for information after a teenager was robbed as he walked home through Chesterfield. More...
'PROLIFIC' BURGLAR JAILED FOR 7 YEARS -
'Prolific' burglar, Sean Sissons, who raided more than 20 homes across north Derbyshire has been jailed for seven years. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER INKERSALL ROBBERY -
A 24-year-old man was robbed while walking along a footpath between Inkersall Green Road and Cromford Drive, at Middlecroft by two men More...
MEN OFFER APOLOGY AFTER CAUSING DAMAGE TO LAND -
Four men who admitted causing damage to land at Markham Vale have apologised for their actions. More...
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NEW POLICE AND CRIME PANEL ROLE -
Applications are being invited for a new role which will play a part in changes to the way crime and disorder is tackled in Derbyshire. More...
JAILED HOME HELP ORDERED TO PAY BACK THOUSANDS -
A home-help jailed for blackmail and cheating two elderly victims out thousands of pounds has been ordered to pay back more than £130,000. More...
SPIREITES FAN GETS FIVE YEAR BANNING ORDER -
A Chesterfield fan has been given a 5 year Football Banning Order after being involved in nuisance behaviour on a train following the JPT Final at Wembley More...
POLICE HUNT AFTER MAN TOUCHES 16 YEAR OLD GIRLS BUM-
Police in Chesterfield have released this E-fit image of a man who touched a 16-year-old girl’s bum as she walked past him. More...
DETECTIVES SEEK INFORMATION AFTER DRONFIELD PUB ROBBERY -
On Monday, July 23rd, 3 men got into The Dronfield Arms, Chesterfield Road, through a cellar door and demanded money from the landlord. More...
A TON OF DRINK DRIVERS ARRESTED IN COUNTY CAMPAIGN -
Figures released yesterday show that more than 100 drivers were arrested during the first month of Derbyshire police's summer drink drive campaign. More...
HIGH SHERIFF BOXES CLEVER DURING POLICE VISIT -
Derbyshire's High Sheriff has been learning the ropes of OzBox during a visit to Chesterfield Police Station. More...
POLICE VISIT CHESTERFIELD ROYAL TO CHEER UP POORLY CHILDREN -
Safer Neighbourhoods officers visited children at Chesterfield and District Royal Hospital on Tuesday More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER SPARE WHEELS TAKEN FROM TRANSIT VANS -
Police are appealing for witnesses after the spare wheel has been taken from four Ford Transit vans have had their spare wheel stolen. More...
DRIVERS WARNED ABOUT HAY FEVER MEDICATION -
Make sure your medication won't affect your driving before getting behind the wheel - that's Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnerships message More...
POLICE AND GOVT TO SUPPORT BILL TO TACKLE METAL
THEFT -
Richard Ottaway's Scrap Metal Dealers Bill goes before Parliament for its 2nd reading and ahead of the hearing, the MP, police and Govt have joined together More...
LOCAL MAN SENTENCED AFTER DRUGS FOUND IN CAR-
A Chesterfield man who was caught with drugs in his car has been handed a suspended prison sentence and had his car forfeited to Derbyshire police. More...
BIKERS MEET BOBBIES AT CLAY CROSS -
Bikers have the chance to meet local Bobbies at an event taking place this weekend in Clay Cross. More...
POLICE GO 'ON THE BUSES' TO KEEP RESIDENTS SAFE -
There won't be a Blakey or Olive in sight, but Police in Chesterfield will be 'on the buses' trying to help local residents keep themselves and their homes safe. More...
POLICE REGISTER WITH ABSENT PUPILS -
Police in Newbold have been checking up on pupils who were not at school. More...
CRACKING CRIME IN RENISHAW -
Residents are invited to pick up free security equipment and will have the chance to quiz their local police officer at a 'Cracking Crime' event being held in Renishaw. More...
POLICE, COUNCILLORS AND HOUSING OFFICERS VISIT GRANGEWOOD -
Around 60 homes in Grangewood have been visited by police, housing officers and local councillors to discuss neighbourhood concerns. More...
LOCAL POLICE STATIONS FACING CHANGE -
Derbyshire Constabulary has announced today that changes to services at 17 police enquiry offices across the county will take effect from Monday, June 18th. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE ARE RECRUITING PCSOs -
Derbyshire Constabulary is seeking to recruit 16 new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) from across Derbyshire More...
£840k ASSETS ARE STRIPPED FROM DERBYSHIRE CRIMINALS -
More than £840k has been stripped from criminals in Derbyshire in the last 12 months under the Proceeds of Crime Act. More...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR SPEED WATCH AT MASTIN MOOR -
People in Mastin Moor who are concerned about speeding traffic are being invited to help out with a new Community Speed Watch scheme More...
POLICE AND COURTS UNITE TO COLLECT UNPAID FINES -
Police in Chesterfield have helped to collect almost £40,000 in unpaid court fines as part of a joint operation with the courts service. More...
LOCAL TAXI DRIVER SUFFERS RACIAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT -
Police are seeking a man who assaulted and racially abused a taxi driver. More...
CCTV IMAGES OF DRONFIELD ROBBERY-
Detectives investigating a robbery at a shop in Dronfield have released CCTV images of men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident More...
PARENTS ASKED TO HELP COMBAT UNDERAGE DRINKING -
Parents are being asked by police to support them as they try to tackle the problem of underage drinking in North Wingfield. More...
POLICE DOG HANGS UP LEAD -
Gunner the police dog, who has been sniffing out criminals for more than six years has retired. More...
NEW POLICE OFFICER ON PATROL IN BOLSOVER -
A new police officer is on patrol in the Bolsover area. PC Pete Harley has taken over from PC Dan Evans, who is now covering the Tibshelf area. More...
BTP APPEAL AFTER MEDICATIONS LOST ON TRAIN -
British Transport Police officers have issued a warning after a bag containing potentially harmful medication was lost by a passenger on board a train More...
ARRESTS MADE AFTER DAMAGE TO MARKHAM VALE LAND-
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of causing damage to land in Markham Vale. More...
WERE YOU THERE? POLICE RE-APPEAL -
Police investigating an alleged assault in Eckington have this afternoon re-appealed for a couple who helped the victim to come forward. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE TO PLAY THEIR PART IN LONDON 2012 -
With just 67 days until the start of the London 2012 Games, security is at the forefront of planning. More...
OZBOX EXPANDS ACROSS COUNTY -
Police led boxing-based fitness scheme, OzBox, is expanding across the county thanks to funding from Derbyshire County Council and the Big Lottery Fund. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ROBBERY IN DRONFIELD -
Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery and assault with a hammer at a shop in Dronfield. More...
NEW PLANS FOR DRUG DRIVING LAW WELCOMED -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has welcomed government plans to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs More...
'RINGING THE CHANGES' INCIDENTS IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police in Chesterfield have issued CCTV images of people they want to speak to re: 'ringing the changes' incidents More...
POLICE WARN ABOUT ANIMALS BOUGHT ABROAD -
Police warn tourists not to buy animals while on holiday abroad after a rare tortoise was confiscated from a Matlock woman. More...
UNDERAGE ALCOHOL PURCHASE TEST LEAD TO INVESTIGATION -
2 Alfreton area pubs are being investigated following an undercover test purchase operation by the police, council and trading standards. More...
POLICE SAY RECRUITMENT DRIVE A SUCCESS -
Derbyshire Constabulary has thanked potential new recruits for their interest in joining the force. More...
POLICE SEIZE ALCOHOL FROM GRASSMOOR TEENS -
3 cans of lager, 2 bottles of wine and more than 2 litres of cider have been seized from two underage drinkers in Grassmoor. More...
E-FIT ISSUED AFTER STAVELEY CHILD SNATCH ATTEMPT -
Detectives investigating an incident in Staveley have released an image of a man who may have information to help the investigation. More...
QUAD BIKE SEIZED BY POLICE IN BARROW HILL -
Police in Barrow Hill have seized a quad bike after a man was found to be riding it illegally. More...
POLICE SEEK GOOD SAMARITANS AFTER ECKINGTON ASSAULT -
Police officers who are investigating an allegation of assault are trying to trace a couple who helped the victim More...
CAUTION URGED AFTER STRANGERS APPROACH CHILDREN-
Police in Belper and the Wirksworth areas are investigating three suspicious incidents that have been reported recently. More...
ONLINE CHAT PROVES A HIT WITH POLICE -
As we reported on Monday (30th April), an online recruitment chat for people interested in becoming a Derbyshire police officer has proved so successful that another has been announced. More...
DELIBERATE FIRES PROMPT POLICE APPEAL -
Police in Barrow Hill are appealing for information after a number of deliberate bin fires in the area. More...
LOCAL REVELLERS REMINDED TO KEEP VALUABLES SAFE -
Police in Chesterfield are reminding partygoers to keep their handbags and belongings safe. More...
POLICE LAUNCH WEB PAGE TO SHOWCASE DRUGS WORK -
A new webpage, dedicated to keeping communities better informed about the work to tackle drugs in the county, was launched today by Derbyshire Police. More & Video...
NEW DERBYSHIRE POLICE ON THE BEAT FOR FIRST TIME IN YEARS -
Derbyshire Constabulary is looking for new recruits for the first time in nearly four years. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER MAN APPROACHES SCHOOLGIRL -
Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident involving a 10 year-old girl in Staveley. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER STONES THROWN AT TRAINS -
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information after two trains were pelted with stones on a half a mile stretch of track north of Chesterfield. More...
SUDBURY PRISONER EXTRADITED BACK TO UK AFTER 2 YEARS ON THE RUN -
A man who left Sudbury Open Prison and fled to Australia more than 2 years ago has now been returned and sentenced to a further 4 months in jail. More...
POLICE LOOK INTO BOLSOVER THEFTS -
Police investigating a theft from a jeweller's in Bolsover have released CCTV images of three people they would like to speak to. More...
POLICE - WATCH YOUR PURSE AFTER TOWN CENTRE THEFTS -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for people to be vigilant following purse thefts in and around the market place in the town centre. More...
STALKING - DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE -
Today, on National Stalking Awareness Day, a woman harassed by her ex-partner speaks of her ordeal to encourage other stalking victims to seek help. More...
CONCERN AS 5 INMATES ABSCOND FROM LOCAL PRISON -
There are concerns tonight after 5 prisoners have absconded in seven days from a prison in Derbyshire. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER PILSLEY BARN FIRE KILLS TWO PIGS -
Police investigating a suspicious fire at a farm in Pilsley are appealing for information. More...
POLICE OUTLINE COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC -
Derbyshire Constabulary has launched a new commitment to the public, which outlines the level of service it provides. More...
TRANSPORT POLICE APPEAL AFTER LOCAL FOOTBALL FANS 'ABUSE PASSENGERS'-
British Transport Police officers are calling on the public for information following an incident on a train travelling to Derby where a number of passengers were verbally abused. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE RELEASE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DVD -
An awareness campaign to reduce domestic violence is being launched by Derbyshire Constabulary and its partners. More...
ALL IN A DAYS WORK -
Two teenagers from Chesterfield have been given an insight into police work during a tour of Derbyshire Police headquarters. More...
MAN FINED AFTER SCRAPPING STOLEN ROAD SIGNS -
A man has been fined and ordered to pay compensation after admitting that he stole 86 road signs and sold them to a scrap merchant. More...
CRIME DOESN'T PAY FOR CHESTERFIELD MAN -
Magistrates in Chesterfield have stripped almost £5,000 from a man found with the cash in his car boot. More...
METAL THEFTS PROMPT SAFETY FEARS -
Western Power Distribution, the Midlands' electricity distributor, is urging Derbyshire residents to be vigilant after metal thefts across the county. More...
549 SEX CRIMES REPORTED TO DERBYSHIRE POLICE -
Figures released today by the NSPCC show that 549 sex crimes against children were reported to Derbyshire Police last year. More...
DRUGS DOGS PROVE VALUABLE IN CHESTERFIELD -
Two specialist drugs dogs joined police on patrol in Chesterfield and Ripley this weekend as part of a clampdown on the possession and supply of drugs. More...
DERBYSHIRE SEES FALL IN CRIME RATE -
Crime has fallen for the 9th year in a row in Derbyshire and the chances of being a victim of crime are now at the lowest level for a generation More...
SKIPPING THE ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR -
An action group set up to help tackle anti-social behaviour in a Chesterfield village is providing skips for residents to get rid of unwanted items and improve the area. More...
CHESTERFIELD MOBILITY RETAILER THAT TARGETED ELDERLY IS HALTED -
Four Chesterfield-based companies selling orthopaedic products to elderly people at home, have been wound up by the Court in the public interest More...
FAKE ID SEIZED BY POLICE IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police visited pubs and clubs in Chesterfield and seized 4 driving licences as part of a clampdown on under 18s using fake or borrowed ID. More...
NUISANCE RIDERS WARNED BY POLICE -
Two 4x4 owners and a motorcyclist have been given warnings after being caught on private land by police in Bolsover. More...
GREEN FINGERS CAN NOW BEAT CRIME -
Green fingered residents in Chesterfield will be given tips on how to keep their lawnmowers safe during a crime prevention event at a local garden centre. More...
POLICE ADVICE AFTER THEFTS FROM CARS IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are urging motorists to keep their cars and belongings safe following a number of thefts from vehicles across Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire in the last week. More...
POLICE UNDERCOVER FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING TEST -
An undercover test purchase operation on pubs and clubs in Chesterfield found less than 25% were selling alcohol to people under the age of 18. More...
NEW FEET ON THE BEAT IN BRIMINGTON -
A new community bobby is pounding Brimington's pavements - PC Sean Sanderson has taken over from PC Fran Townsend as the Safer Neighbourhoods policing officer in the area More...
POLICE LAUNCH CAMPAIGN AGAINST UNDERAGE DRINKING -
A campaign to crack down on teenagers using fake ID to get into pubs and clubs in Chesterfield is being launched by police. More...
POLICE NEW APPEAL FOR COLLISION WITNESSES -
Police officers investigating a serious collision near Creswell in north east Derbyshire have renewed their appeal for witnesses. More...
POORLY DRIVERS PUT LIVES AT RISK -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is warning poorly drivers to play it safe after a survey revealed that almost 20% of drivers take to the road whilst unfit to drive. More...
POLICE URGE BIKE OWNERS TO BE AWARE -
Motorcycle and scooter owners are being reminding to be security conscious after a number of thefts and attempted thefts in the Staveley area. More...
MEN JAILED AFTER BOLSOVER
BURGLARY -
Three men who broke into a Bolsover home and then stole three cars from the driveway have been jailed. More...
NEW CCTV IMAGES AFTER TOWN CENTRE JEWELLERY
ROBBERY -
Police have released new CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of 3 necklaces from a 70 year old woman's neck More...
GO AHEAD FOR NEW POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT IN DERBYSHIRE -
Derbyshire Police Authority today formally approved a plan which sets out how the force aims to make the county safer over the next four years. More...
DO YOU KNOW THESE MEN? -
Derbyshire Police say that they want to trace a number of men they want to speak to following disorder during an Alfreton Town match. More...
APPEAL AFTER 70 YEAR OLD WOMAN SUFFERS JEWELLERY THEFT -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman had three chains stolen from her neck. More...
OFFENDERS GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY -
Offenders on the Community Payback Scheme are giving a Chesterfield park a facelift as part of a partnership project to improve the area and reduce nuisance behaviour. More...
POLICE RELEASE CCTV IMAGES AFTER TOWN JEWELLERY ROBBERY -
Police have released CCTV images of 2 men they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of jewellery in Chesterfield town centre. More...
DRONFIELD POLICE STATION TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK -
The front counter at the Dronfield Police Station, in Lea Road, will close to the public on Friday, February 24th. More...
INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE AFTER GRAVE THEFTS -
Police in Eckington have increased patrols around a cemetery following a number of thefts of ornaments from graves. More...
OZBOX PARTNERSHIP SEES MORE KIDS BOX CLEVER -
Fifty volunteers have attended a three-day course at Chesterfield Police Station to allow them to deliver Ozbox sessions across the county. More...
4x4 OWNERS GET TRACKING DEVICES -
Two 4x4 owners have been presented with free tracking devices worth more than £500 following an action day targeting car crime in Chesterfield. More...
PUPILS ON PATROL IN STAVELEY -
Parents parked inconsiderately outside a Staveley school received a telling off by pupils as part of an initiative with local police. More...
FAKE TOBACCO FACTORY GANG JAILED -
An operation led by HMRC which halted what they termed today as 'organised crime on an industrial scale' has now seen a criminal gang jailed More...
CHESTERFIELD MAN IN COURT FOR ILLEGAL TRANSPORTING OF TYRES -
A Chesterfield man received a suspended prison sentence after illegally storing thousands of tyres and transporting some of them to Vietnam. More...
BUDGET CUTS FORCE POLICE ENQUIRY OFFICE CHANGES -
After police budget reductions, Derbyshire Constabulary was left with a deficit of £13m by the end of 2012/13 and a predicted £24m by 2014/15. More...
APPEAL AFTER ATTACK ON STUDENT -
Detectives in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted and had his wallet stolen. More...
POLICE SEIZE ALCOHOL FROM YOUNGSTERS -
Local Police seized 30 bottles of alcohol from underage drinkers as part of a clampdown on nuisance behaviour. More...
PARENTS WARNED OF TEENAGE DRINKING DANGERS -
Police and Chesterfield Community Safety Partnership urge parents to consider consequence of buying alcohol for under 18's. More...
TEEN JAILED AFTER UNPROVOKED ATTACK IN CHESTERFIELD -
A teenager has been sentenced to 16 months in a young offenders' institution after taking part in an unprovoked attack on a man in Chesterfield. More...
IMAGES RELEASED AFTER CHESTERFIELD ASSAULT -
Police have released images of two men they would like to speak to about an assault in Chesterfield More...
DO YOU KNOW THIS MAN? -
Police have released an Evo-Fit image of a suspect who is believed to have been involved in a Christmas Eve assault in Killamarsh More...
3 MEN BANNED AFTER FIGHT AT CHESTERFIELD FC HOME GAME -
Three men have been given football banning orders following a fight after a Chesterfield FC home match. More...
ATTEMPTED HIJACK MAN JAILED -
A man who attempted to hijack a woman's car as she drove through Chesterfield has been jailed for 3 years. More...
4x4 ACTION DAY AT B2NET A "HUGE SUCCESS" -
The recent 4x4 Action day at Chesterfield FC's B2net Stadium was hailed a huge success More...
EYES DOWN ... LOOK AROUND -
Neighbourhood police in Chesterfield are hoping for a full house when they visit a bingo hall to give out crime prevention and safety advice. More...
BOY ROBBED IN DRONFIELD - POLICE APPEAL -
The 12 year old victim was using his mobile phone when they were approached by two teenagers on bikes who demanded they hand them over. More...
POLICE INITIATIVE TO CUT 4x4 THEFTS -
Derbyshire Constabulary and Chesterfield Football Club are teaming up to help protect owners of 4x4 vehicles from theft. More...
DERBYSHIRE OFFICERS GET RECOGNITION FROM No 10 -
2 Derbyshire officers are among those invited to 10 Downing St in recognition of the role they played during the disorder in England and Wales last August. More...
MARKET TRADER GOES BANANAS AT POLICE STATION -
One market stall has formed a productive relationship with a flagship scheme - Ozbox - run by Derbyshire police. More...
STONES ROLLING INTO CLAY CROSS -
Sergeant Aidan Stones is the new officer appointed to look after neighbourhood policing in Clay Cross. More...
APPEAL AFTER AGGRAVATED BURGLARY AT HEATH -
Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after a man and a woman were threatened and assaulted after 3 men got into their Derbyshire home. More...
QUESTIONS ON THE BEAT -
In what's been termed a valuable exercise, local police have gone out on the streets to find out about residents' concerns in South Chesterfield. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER POLICE TRACE
MOBILE
PHONE -
A man has been jailed for burglary after police traced a stolen mobile phone to his home. More...
999 IS FOR EMERGENCIES, NOT DUCKS AND COATS! -
Derbyshire police are reminding people of when they should call 999 and in what situations they should ring the 101 non-emergency number. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE AWARDED £64k TO TACKLE MOTORWAY CLOSURES -
Drivers across England are to benefit from shorter motorway closures due to crashes thanks to new 3D laser scanning tech funded Govt More...
POLICE HELICOPTER PROVES EFFECTIVE SERVICE LOCALLY -
Figures released this morning show that, countywide, police helicopter crews helped to find 214 crime suspects in Derbyshire this year. More...
POLICE ADVICE OVER UNWANTED XMAS PRESENTS -
Reading this wearing Aunty Mabel's Xmas Jumper' she's knitted you and wondering what you can do with it once she's left? This article's for you! More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE HOLD CHARTER FOR ANOTHER YEAR -
Derbyshire Constabulary is the only force in the country to hold the 'Louder than Words' charter and have just passed an assessment to keep it for another year. More...
RAILWAY POLICE OUT IN FORCE OVER CHRISTMAS -
As the festive season gets into full swing, rail staff and passengers will notice an increase in high-profile British Transport Police (BTP) patrols More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are appealing for witnesses to an attempted sexual assault in the early hours of the morning, Sunday December 18th, in Chesterfield. More...
ON THE SPOT TREATMENT FOR LOCAL PARTY GOERS-
Police and paramedics once again team up to help keep Christmas revellers in Chesterfield safe and reduce unnecessary admissions to A&E. More...
POLICE NAME DEAD CHESTERFIELD WOMAN -
Police have now named the woman who died after being assaulted in Chesterfield yesterday (Thursday December 15th) More...
DEAL WITH THE BIG FREEZE PROPERLY SAY POLICE -
Police have warned motorists to make sure they defrost their car windows thoroughly in freezing conditions. More...
DERBY & DERBYSHIRE ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP ALERT DRIVERS -
Motorists are being warned to take extra care on the roads as changing weather conditions make driving difficult. More...
CHESTERFIELD POLICE OFFICER AWARDED MBE -
A Derbyshire police officer who was made an MBE earlier this year in the Queen's Birthday Honours has travelled to Buckingham Palace to collect his medal. More...
RIDERS URGED TO CARRY VITAL MEDICAL INFORMATION -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is urging riders to carry a free card which they can use to record vital information about their medical history. More...
DO YOU KNOW THESE FACES? -
Police have released E-fit images of two men suspected of assaulting a woman in a Chesterfield pub. More...
MOTORISTS HIT BY 'MISSILES' IN CHESTERFIELD -
After similar serious incidents in Essex, Chesterfield Police are also appealing for witnesses after missiles were thrown at cars from a footbridge over a busy Chesterfield road. More...
DON'T DRINK & DRIVE THIS CHRISTMAS -
We’ll all soon be getting into the Christmas Spirit but we're being asked to remember that Drink driving wrecks lives More...
PREVENT CAR CRIME AS TEMPERATURE DROPS -
Police are advising motorists across Derbyshire not to leave their vehicles unattended while defrosting. More...
SPEED HOTSPOTS MONITORED BY RESIDENTS -
Community volunteers in Newbold have been helping police put the brakes on speeding motorists. More...
OPERATION ROCKY KNOCKS OUT CRIME -
Anti-social behaviour and serious acquisitive crime fell across North Derbyshire during a month long operation. More...
INFORMATION SOUGHT AFTER STAVELEY SHED BURGLARY -
Police in Staveley are appealing for information about a shed burglary in which two drills and a generator were stolen. More...
FRED THE DOG JOINS CHESTERFIELD DRUGS TEAM -
A specialist drugs dog joined police on patrol in Chesterfield this weekend as part of a clampdown on the possession and supply of drugs. More...
MAN ARRESTED FOR DRUGS OFFENCES -
A man has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after police raided his home as part of an ongoing clampdown on drugs. More...
UNDER AGE SALES CLOSE 3 CLUBS -
3 Chesterfield nightclubs have vowed to work with police to clampdown on underage sales after they were caught selling alcohol to under 18's twice in 2 weeks. More...
CRACKING CRIME IN NORTH WINGFIELD -
Residents are invited to pick up free security equipment and get the chance to quiz their local police officer at a 'Cracking Crime' event being held in North Wingfield. More...
BOBBIES SWAP MARKET TOWN FOR MOUNTAINS -
2 Chesterfield police officers are swapping walking the beat for trekking up one of the highest mountains in the world to raise money for charity. More...
NO EASY RIDE FOR THIEVES WARNING -
Police are urging delivery drivers not to give thieves an easy ride by leaving the keys in their vehicles, even for a few moments. More...
FAMILY DEVASTATED BY DISTRACTION BURGLARY DEATH -
The family of an elderly man who died following a distraction burglary at his home in Chesterfield have said they are devastated by what has happened. More...
BT POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP TO IDENTIFY WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN -
British Transport Police is appealing for the public's help to identify a woman killed after being struck by a train at Dronfield rail station. More...
POLICE RELEASE E-FIT OF MAN SUSPECTED OF EXPOSING HIMSELF -
Police have released an e-fit image of a man suspected of exposing himself to two women in the Brimington area of Chesterfield. More...
POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP OVER MISSING 13 YEAR OLD GIRL -
Derbyshire Police looking for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for more than a week are now extending their search to other parts of the country.
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POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER BURGLARY VICTIM DIES -
Police are investigating the circumstances of a distraction burglary in Chesterfield after the elderly victim later died. More...
IS YOUR CAR SAFE? -
Almost 100 cars were found vulnerable to criminals by a police officer posing as a car thief as part of a campaign to clampdown on vehicle crime. More...
WOMAN SUSTAINS SERIOUS INJURY AFTER ASSAULT IN STAVELEY -
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on Chesterfield Road in Staveley that occurred at about 8pm yesterday, (Thursday 10th) More...
OPERATION ROCKY'S 'FREE BEER' STING NABS NINETEEN -
19 people suspected of committing crimes in Derbyshire have been arrested after being offered free beer by police as part of Operation Rocky. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ATTEMPTED MARKET PLACE ROBBERY -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses to an attempted robbery in the Market Place. More...
POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AFTER MAN EXPOSES HIMSELF -
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a woman walking along a footpath in Brimington, Chesterfield. More...
TEENAGER INJURED DURING ATTEMPTED METAL THEFT -
Derbyshire Police are warning would-be thieves of the dangers of metal theft after a teenager who attempted to steal copper cable attached to a pylon was electrocuted. More...
OPERATION SAFEDRIVE CATCHES UNSAFE DRIVERS -
Over 100 Chesterfield drivers were reminded to buckle up and keep their vehicles roadworthy as part of an operation to clampdown on unsafe driving. More...
OPERATION ROCKY CONTINUES TO KNOCK OUT CRIMINALS -
Police across Bolsover and N E Derbyshire have carried out 3 nights of cross-border patrols targeting travelling criminals. More...
NEW CAMERA HELPS COMBAT ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR -
A new CCTV camera has been installed in the Old Whittington area to help reduce anti-social behaviour and low-level crime. More...
FOUR ARRESTED ON COUNTERFEIT CASH CHARGES -
Chesterfield Police have arrested 4 people on suspicion of possessing counterfeit currency after they attempted to use fake notes in a supermarket. More...
SMASH N CARRY HARRY IS ON THE PROWL WITH POLICE -
A local bobby posing as a car thief will be going on the prowl across North Derbyshire to highlight insecurities More...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN - FOR EVERYONE -
Vulnerable residents who would rather keep trick or treaters at bay this Halloween are being offered a helping hand More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT ON 15 YEAR OLD GIRL -
Police are appealing to the public for help to identify a man they suspect may have sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in Clowne. More...
OPERATION ROCKY IS HITTING BACK AT CRIME -
Burglars, car thieves and those profiting from a life of crime are the targets of a new Derbyshire Constabulary campaign which gets under way this week. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER ROBBERY IN CHESTERFIELD -
A man has been jailed after his fingerprints were found on a toy gun used in an attempted robbery at a Chesterfield newsagent. More...
CLAMPDOWN ON UNSAFE DRIVERS -
A clampdown on unsafe driving on a busy, residential road in Chesterfield yesterday caught dozens of motorists committing driving offences More...
BROTHERS JAILED FOR CHESTERFIELD OFFENCES -
Two brothers have been jailed for a number of distraction burglaries and a burglary across the Chesterfield area. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER DNA LINK -
A Chesterfield man has been jailed after he admitted burglary and asked for four other offences to be taken into consideration. More...
CAST YOUR MIND BACK TO THE 70'S... -
Police in Chesterfield are trying to trace a woman who may be able to help them with an investigation into offences that happened in the early 1970s. More...
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION AFTER NIGHTCLUB INCIDENT -
Police officers in Chesterfield investigating an incident in Escapade nightclub are trying to trace a man who could help their inquiry. More...
CRIME FALLS ACROSS THE COUNTY -
There's some good news locally today, as crime figures just released by the county's police force show that crime is continuing to fall in Derbyshire. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER DIESEL THEFT -
Police appeal after the theft of diesel from the BT Exchange on Holland Rd, Old Whittington that occurred overnight Saturday October 8th and Sunday 9th. More...
MAN ARRESTED AFTER COCAINE FIND -
A man has been arrested after police raided a house in Brimington and found suspected cocaine. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER SHEEPBRIDGE DRUGS HAUL -
A man who grew more than 100 cannabis plants inside an industrial unit in Chesterfield has been jailed. More...
CAB DRIVER IN COURT FOR SMOKING IN HIS OWN CAB -
A hackney carriage driver who was caught smoking in his vehicle has been convicted of an offence of smoking in a smoke-free place. More...
OUR SURVEY SAID... -
A walkabout by police and council workers aimed at finding out about community issues in south Chesterfield has found more than 80% of residents were happy with work being done in the area. More...
MEN ARRESTED OVER LEAD THEFTS -
Two men have been arrested as part of Derbyshire Constabulary's campaign to tackle metal thefts. More...
POLICE APPEAL TO IDENTIFY CYCLIST KILLED IN COLLISION -
Police are appealing for help in identifying a man who was killed in a road collision involving two motorbikes and a pedal cycle in Chesterfield. More...
2 MEN JAILED AFTER TEENS ROBBED IN DRONFIELD -
Two men who robbed a group of teenagers outside a shopping centre in Dronfield have been jailed. More...
SCHOOL KIDS CLEAN UP IN CHESTERFIELD -
A team of volunteers joined local police and council workers to carry out a clean-up in Chesterfield. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER STABBING IN NEW WHITTINGTON -
Detectives are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in the New Whittington area of Chesterfield. More...
POLICE CAUTION SHOPPERS AFTER THEFT -
Police in Chesterfield are reminding shoppers to be vigilant after a group asking for directions stole an elderly woman's purse. More...
APPEAL TO HELP TRACE MURDER VICTIM'S MOVEMENTS-
Officers investigating the murder of Lee Hendry in Clowne are appealing for help as they try to trace her movements on the days before she died More...
NEW CRIME FORCE TAKES SHAPE ACROSS 5 COUNTIES -
Criminals in the East Midlands will feel five times the force with the creation of the country's largest crime fighting alliances. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE LAUNCH PACK FOR MIGRANT WORKERS -
"We need to understand what they need from the Police so we can deliver our policing to meet their needs; if we don't listen, we won't know". More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ASSAULT LEAVES MAN INJURED-
Police are appealing for witnesses to a disturbance at the Riverside Club, Hollis Lane, on Sunday August 28th. More...
DO YOU RECOGNISE THESE? -
Detectives in Chesterfield are appealing for information about a large amount of jewellery and other valuable items they have recovered. More...
POLICE OPERATION TO TARGET METAL THEFT BEGINS -
Derbyshire Police are launching an operation tomorrow, aimed at tackling 'the growing problem' of metal thefts throughout the county. More...
BANK HOLIDAY BURGLARIES INVESTIGATED BY POLICE -
Police are investigating three separate burglaries in Chesterfield during the Bank Holiday weekend. More...
BIKE THEFTS PROMPT SAFETY WARNING -
Residents are being reminded to keep their cycles securely locked away after a number of thefts across North East Derbyshire. More...
MAN JAILED AFTER HAMMER ATTACK -
A Chesterfield man has been jailed after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary and common assault. More...
DERBYSHIRE DRIVING SAFETY PARTNERSHIP COMPETITION ON FACEBOOK -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership reminder there's still time to enter the Driving Standards Agency's 'Show Me, Tell Me' competition on facebook. More...
DANGEROUS DRIVER JAILED FOR 16 MONTHS AFTER M1 CHAOS -
A man behind 'one of the worst cases of dangerous driving Derbyshire has ever seen' has been jailed for 16 months and disqualified from driving for 5 years. More...
CHESTERFIELD MUM IN WELSH TRAGEDY IS NAMED -
North West Wales Coroner’s Office has today confirmed that the inquest into the death of a Local mum who died whilst on holiday in Gwynedd has been opened and adjourned
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POLICE APPEAL AFTER CRIMINAL DAMAGE IN GRASSMOOR -
Police in Grassmoor are appealing for information after a spate of criminal damage over the weekend. More...
LOCAL WOMAN DIES IN WALES TENT TRAGEDY -
A woman from Chesterfield is believed to have died whilst on a campsite in North Wales. More...
POLICE THANK RESIDENTS AFTER 'DIFFICULT WEEK' -
Derbyshire Constabulary issue statement saying it would like to "thank the public for its support during a challenging week for policing". More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE UPDATE ON PUBLIC DISORDER -
Today's update from Derbyshire Police regarding any disorder throughout the county shows a number of fires which occurred overnight in Derby are being investigated More...
ST MARY'S BUS CRASH DRIVER FACES COURT SENTENCE -
The driver of the TM Travel bus that crashed into a low bridge on 15th March has been sentenced at Chesterfield Magistrates Court. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ASSAULT DURING PUB BURGLARY -
Police have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted during a pub burglary. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE DISORDER UPDATE -
A number of vehicles were damaged in part of Derby overnight but there were no significant issues elsewhere in the county. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE OFFICERS DEPLOYED TO LONDON -
In light of the disorder that has flared around the country over the last couple of days, Police in Derbyshire are today seeking to reassure local communities. More...
POLICE SEIZE MOTORBIKE FROM UNLICENSED RIDER -
Police have seized a motorbike from a nuisance rider from Staveley who had no insurance or licence. More...
14 YEAR OLD BOYS ASSAULTED AS MOBILE PHONES ARE STOLEN -
Police in Clay Cross are investigating two linked incidents that happened in the Tupton area of Chesterfield. More...
CLEANING UP THEIR ACT -
3 teenagers who covered a children's play area in graffiti, and caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage have been made to clean up after themselves. More...
PAYING DEARLY FOR YOUR PETROL -
Police in Chesterfield are today reminding motorists to lock their cars when paying for petrol to prevent opportunist forecourt thieves. More...
POLICE GET TOUGH ON ROGUE BIKERS -
A bike seized by police in Clowne because its rider was using it anti-socially has been crushed. More...
PISTOL DISCOVERED DURING RAID ON CHESTERFIELD HOMES -
Police have seized a hand pistol and cannabis during raids at two Chesterfield houses. More...
CRIME IN DERBYSHIRE FALLS FOR 8TH YEAR RUNNING -
The Home Office published the annual crime figures for England and Wales for 2010-11 earlier today and they're good news for Derbyshire More...
DRUG DEALER LOSES ASSETS AFTER SENTENCING -
A man jailed for 4-and-a-half years for possessing drugs with the intent to supply has now been stripped of more than £11,000. More...
JOINT CRIME OPERATION HAILED A SUCCESS -
Chesterfield police have teamed up with the Environment Agency and HMRC as part of an operation to tackle cross border crime. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER BIKE THEFTS -
Detectives are trying to trace two bikes worth thousands of pounds which were stolen from a cycle shop in Chesterfield. More...
MAN JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON GIRLS AS YOUNG AS NINE -
A man who sexually assaulted 3 young girls has been sentenced to a total of 26 months in prison and will be on the sexual offenders register for life. More...
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, IN ANY LANGUAGE -
Derbyshire police are holding a special online surgery for the county's Polish community. More...
BELT UP KIDS... -
Recent research has shown that as many as a quarter of parents do not know how to fit their child's car seat... More...
APPEAL AFTER ROBBERY IN ECKINGTON -
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at a house in Eckington last night (Tuesday June 28th). More...
ON MANOEUVRES THIS WEEKEND -
Safe manoeuvring will be the hot topic at Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership’s motorcycle meet on Sunday 3rd July. More...
RIDER IN HOSPITAL AFTER GUNSHOT SPOOKS HORSE -
A woman rider was thrown from her horse and received hospital treatment after her horse was spooked by a gunshot. More...
OFF ROAD? OFF LIMITS! -
Derbyshire Police report that an operation to tackle nuisance bikes and off-road vehicles across the Staveley area has led to a 60 per cent reduction in calls More...
KEEP ROADS SAFE -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is urging parents to make road safety a priority during Child Safety Week (June 20th - 26th). More...
SMARTER DRIVING = LOWER PREMIUMS FOR YOUNG DRIVERS -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has today welcomed a rise in the number of 'pay-how-you-drive' insurance policies available. More...
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN -
A group of Chesterfield cops have pounded a different beat this weekend, all in aid of seriously ill 7-year-old, Thomas Fletcher More...
NEGOTIATING CHESTERFIELD'S PARKING PROBLEMS -
Derbyshire police and the fire service staged a demonstration in the town centre to show the potential dangers of illegal parking around the Market Place. More...
PLEA TO MOTORISTS AFTER THEFTS FROM VEHICLES -
Police have issued a plea for motorists in NE Derbyshire to ensure their vehicles are secure when unattended and that valuables have been removed. More...
"ASK FOR ID" HOUSEHOLDERS WARNED -
Derbyshire police are reminding residents to ask for ID from door-to-door sellers and to be vigilant. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER FIRE IN BARROW HILL -
Police are appealing for information about a deliberate fire in woodland near Chesterfield. More...
WARNING AFTER JEWELLERY SCAM -
Police are warning people about a potential jewellery scam after two people in Chesterfield and Derby were targeted on the same day. More...
TWO BRIMINGTON CANNABIS ARRESTS -
2 people have been arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply after police smelt the drug during routine visit. More...
WARM WEATHER A STEAL WARN POLICE -
Police in Brimington are targeting homes left insecure to sneak-in burglars during the summer months. More...
MAN JAILED INDEFINITELY AFTER FARM BURGLARY -
A man has been jailed indefinitely for aggravated burglary after a glove found at the scene by a police dog linked him to the crime. More...
ON YER BIKES -
Police in Killamarsh are offering free bicycle security marking and will be handing out number plate screws as part of a safety event. More...
SENIOR POLICE HONOURED BY QUEEN IN HONOURS LIST -
3 senior Police officers from Derbyshire have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. More...
FAMILY FUN AT TUPTON -
Residents in Tupton and the surrounding villages are invited a football tournament and family fun day organised by their local police. More...
PARTNERSHIP WELCOMES CRACKDOWN ON UNINSURED DRIVERS -
Local road safety campaigners are welcoming a new law that will make it easier to tackle drivers who don't have insurance. More...
CROSS BORDER OPERATIONS PROMPTS ARRESTS -
Police have arrested 3 men and seized 2 cars as part of an operation to tackle cross border crime between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. More...
2 MEN ROBBED IN BOLSOVER -
The men, who were walking up Cundy Road around 11.30 pm on Monday 6th June after getting off a bus from Chesterfield... More...
NEW HOME FOR BOLSOVER POLICE -
Police in Bolsover are moving from the police station to a new base within Bolsover District Council Offices in Sherwood Lodge on Oxcroft Lane. More...
ARRESTS MADE AFTER ALLEGED PUB BURGLARY -
Three suspects have been arrested after a pub in Chesterfield was reportedly burgled yesterday (Monday, June 6th). More...
ALCOHOL TAKEN FROM TEENS IN POLICE CRACKDOWN -
Police have confiscated alcohol from youngsters as part of a crackdown on underage drinking in Chesterfield. More..
PUB HAS LICENCE REVOKED AFTER COMPLAINTS -
A Dunston pub has had its licence suspended today for 3 months after a catalogue of offences and complaints to police during May More...
PROPERTY TARGETED IN ONE NIGHT CRIME SPREE -
Chesterfield Police are appealing for witnesses after 2 incidents that saw property vandalised and graffiti sprayed. More...
WRITING'S ON THE WALL FOR GRAFFITI VANDALS -
Police in Brimington are appealing for witnesses after a Chesterfield underpass was covered in graffiti. More...
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...
IS YOUR HELMET UP TO THE JOB? -
The publication of more than 20 new helmet safety ratings for motorcyclists has been welcomed by Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership. 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 -
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...
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION ON MISSING CHESTERFIELD MAN -
Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a Chesterfield man, missing from his home on March 9th. 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...
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A new educational course for drivers who commit minor motoring offences will be offered by Derbyshire police and the Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST).
