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POLICE APPEAL AFTER ROBBERY IN CHESTERFIELD TOWN CENTRE -
Police are appealing for information after a 25 year old woman was robbed of her purse as she walked along a footpath, near Chesterfield town centre. More...
MAN IS CHARGED WITH BEGGING IN CHESTERFIELD TOWN CENTRE -
A 43 year old man has been charged with two counts of begging in a public place. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE ISSUE ADVICE FOLLOWING BOGUS PARKING FINES -
Derbyshire police are urging motorists to remain vigilant following reports of bogus parking fines. More...
MAN CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AFTER ALTERCATION IN TIBSHELF -
A man has been charged with manslaughter after another man died following an altercation near an industrial estate in Tibshelf. More...
NEW POLICE INSPECTOR FOR CHESTERFIELD AND STAVELEY AREAS -
A new Inspector has taken over the lead of policing in the Chesterfield and Staveley areas. More...
MAN GETS SIX YEARS AFTER SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH TWO UNDERAGE GIRLS -
A man who had sexual relationships with two 15-year-old girls has been locked up for six years. More...
'CLARE'S LAW' IS LAUNCHED TODAY IN DERBYSHIRE -
A landmark scheme which enables people to check the police record of their partners has now begun in Derbyshire. More...
WOMAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO DISTRACTION BURGLARY -
A 25 year old woman has been charged in connection with a distraction burglary at an address in Bolsover. More...
FORTY SIX PEOPLE BANNED BY PUB WATCH MEMBERS IN CHESTERFIELD -
Forty-six people have been banned from a number of pubs and bars in Chesterfield in a unanimous decision by the town's Pub Watch members. More...
BOGUS DOORSTEP CHARITY SALES VICTIMS ASKED TO COME FORWARD -
Police in North Derbyshire are appealing for potential victims of bogus door-to-door charity collectors to come forward. More...
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION AFTER AN ALTERCATION IN SHIREBROOK -
Police are appealing for information following an altercation between a group of men in Shirebrook last week. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER A TEENAGER
IS ASSAULTED IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted as he walked along a footpath in Chesterfield. More...
SIXTEEN NEW DERBYSHIRE POLICE OFFICERS TO BE SWORN IN -
A driving instructor, prison officer and supermarket manager are amongst sixteen new police officers are being officially sworn in at a ceremony this evening More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER A SERIOUS ASSAULT IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for information about an assault in the town centre which has left the victim needing surgery. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN BOLSOVER -
Police are seeking witnesses after a group of youths attempted to rob a man as he walked through Bolsover town centre. More...
MAN PAYS FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY DRIVING ON PARK & CRICKET PITCH -
A man has paid £100 to help repair the grass and the cricket pitch at Queen's Park, Chesterfield, after he admitted churning up part of the ground with his car. More...
DERBYSHIRE DETECTIVES SEEK INFORMATION ON 1960s FOSTER HOME -
Derbyshire police are appealing to anyone who had connections with Middle Farm in Duckmanton in the 1960s to contact them. More...
TWO MEN CHARGED AFTER BOOKMAKER ROBBERIES -
Two men have been charged in connection with robberies at two bookmakers in Alfreton and South Normanton. More...
2 LOCAL PUBS CLOSE FOR 48 HRS FOR SELLING ALCOHOL TO UNDERAGE DRINKERS-
Two pubs are to close for 48 hours after they were caught selling alcohol to underage volunteers during a test purchase operation. More...
MAN CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED THEFT OF TEST DRIVE CAR -
A man has been charged with theft and various motoring offences after allegedly stealing a car he was test driving. More...
WINGERWORTH RESIDENTS TO HAVE THEIR SAY ON POLICING PRIORITIES-
Residents in the Wingerworth area have been invited to have a say on their local policing priorities. More...
MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN BRIMINGTON SHOP -
A man has been charged in connection with an attempted robbery at a shop in Brimington. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT BRIMINGTON SHOP -
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery of a shop in Brimington. More...
POLICE APPEAL AS CONCERN GROWS
FOR MISSING DRONFIELD MAN -
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 58-year-old man missing from a nursing home in Dronfield. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER TWO 'SNEAK-
IN' BURGLARIES IN STONEBROOM -
Police in North Derbyshire are reminding residents to be safety conscious after two 'sneak in' burglaries in Stonebroom where the houses had been left insecure. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER SUSPECTED ROBBERY IN NEW WHITTINGTON -
Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after a suspected robbery in Whittington Moor. More...
TWO ARRESTED AND MORE THAN 7,000 CIGARETTES SEIZED IN JOINT RAIDS -
Two people have been arrested and tobacco with a street value of £5,000 seized, in the latest raids to crack down on shops suspected of selling counterfeit cigarettes.
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POLICE WARNING AS LAND ROVER THEFTS INCREASE IN AREA -
Criminals are targeting Land Rovers across the county as a large number have recently been stolen. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ATTEMPTED ROBBERY IN CLOWNE-
Police are appealing for information about an attempted robbery on a man as he walked home through Clowne. More...
CASH STOLEN FROM ELDERLY WOMAN IN HER NORTH WINGFIELD HOME -
Police are investigating after a man tricked his way into an elderly woman's home in North Wingfield and stole cash and jewellery. More...
NEARLY £4k FOUND UNDER A BUSH IS FORFEITED BY MAGISTRATES -
Magistrates have forfeited almost £4,000 found stashed under a bush in a park in Brimington. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER WOMAN IS ASSAULTED IN CHURCH YARD -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in the town centre. More...
39 ARRESTED AFTER CHESTERFIELD POLICE OPERATION -
Police have arrested 39 people as part of an operation to tackle the supply of drugs in Chesterfield town centre. More...
17 BANNED FROM FOOTBALL FOR TOTAL OF 56 YEARS -
After incidents which took place during and after the match between Chesterfield FC and Mansfield Town several men were arrested
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YOU'D BETTER WATCH OUT... -
That's the message from British Transport Police (BTP) officers, as they launch a Christmas campaign to crack down on theft across the rail network in the East Midlands. More...
POLICE ASK FOR CONSIDERATE PARKING AROUND COLLEGE STREETS -
Police in Chesterfield are reminding drivers to park with consideration on streets around Chesterfield College. More...
18 MEN TO APPEAR IN COURT AFTER FOOTBALL DISORDER AT CHESTERFIELD FC-
Police have charged 18 men following disorder at a match between Chesterfield FC and Mansfield Town in September. More...
POLICE WARNING AS ROYAL MAIL SCAM CIRCULATES ONLINE -
Police are urging the public to remain vigilant following the circulation of a fraudulent Royal Mail scam in the run up to Christmas More...
POLICE WARN AS FRAUDSTERS TAKE
ON FALSE IDENTITY IN PAY DAY LOAN SCAM -
Derbyshire detectives are urging the public to remain vigilant to payday loan scams as offenders take on a false company identity. More...
EXTRA POLICE PATROLS AT STAVELEY SUPERMARKET -
Police in Staveley are stepping out with a local supermarket to shelve shoplifting and keep shoppers safe in the run up to Christmas. More...
POLICE WARN OF BOGUS SOLICITOR AND UTILITY BILL SCAMS -
Derbyshire police are asking the public to remain vigilant following the circulation of a bogus solicitor scam as well as preventing any victims of a utility bill scam this winter. More...
POLICE RELEASE NEW IMAGE OF MISSING STAVELEY MAN, GLYNN HOLLAND -
The family of a man who has been missing from his home in Staveley for more than two months has released this new image of him. More...
SUSPECTED 'SKIMMING' DEVICE FOUND ON CASH POINT IN ECKINGTON -
Derbyshire Police have issued advice after a suspected card skimming device was found on an ATM in Eckington More...
DERBYSHIRE'S CHIEF CONSTABLE PAYS TRIBUTE TO HIS COLLEAGUE -
Derbyshire's Chief Constable, Mick Creedon, has spoken of his sadness following the death of Chief Inspector Tim Frohwein, who was found dead on the moors above the Goyt Valley on Saturday. More...
BODY FOUND IN SEARCH FOR MISSING CHIEF INSPECTOR IS IDENTIFIED -
Derbyshire Police have confirmed this evening that a man's body found yesterday in the Goyt Valley has been identified as that of missing police officer Tim Frohwein. More...
CCTV RELEASED OF MISSING CHESTERFIELD CHIEF INSPECTOR -
Police officers searching for their missing colleague Tim Frohwein have issued CCTV footage and a still CCTV image of him More...
TRIBUTES TO FIRE VICTIMS AS POLICE STATE CAUSE 'NOT SUSPICIOUS' -
Police investigating a fire at a house in North Wingfield in which four people died have said that they do not believe the cause to be suspicious at this stage, as the families and Local MP pay tribute to the four victims. More...
2 JAILED AFTER
THEFT FROM WOMAN
IN SUPERMARKET
CAR PARK -
Two people have been jailed for a series of incidents across the country where they stole bank cards and cash in supermarket car parks, including one in Chesterfield. More...
INVESTIGATIONS INTO NORTH WINGFIELD FIRE CONTINUE THIS MORNING -
Investigations into the cause of a house fire in North Wingfield, in which four people died, have continued this morning. More...
FAMILY OF MISSING POLICE CHIEF INSPECTOR RELEASE STATEMENT -
The family of Chief Inspector Tim Frohwein, 48, who has been missing from his home in Buxton since Sunday November 17th, has issued a statement.
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POLICE NAME THE FOUR VICTIMS IN THE NORTH WINGFIELD HOUSE FIRE -
Police have confirmed the names of four people who died in a house fire on Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING CHIEF INSPECTOR -
Police are searching for Chesterfield Police Chief Inspector, Tim Frohwein, who has been missing from his home in Buxton since Sunday, November 17th. More...
THREE MEN CHARGED AFTER TWO ROBBERIES IN CHESTERFIELD -
Three men have been charged in connection with two robberies that took place in Chesterfield on the same night. More...
TWO MEN CHARGED AFTER CLAY CROSS BOMB HOAX -
Two men have been charged in connection with a bomb hoax in Clay Cross which led to residents being evacuated from their homes. More...
POLICE WARNING AS 'GHOST BROKERS' DEFRAUD YOUNG DRIVERS -
Police are urging young drivers to remain vigilant when purchasing car insurance, following a number of fake policy scams. More...
LOCAL MP HELPS LAUNCH SCHEME TO TARGET SPEEDING IN WALTON -
Chesterfield MP Toby Perkins has joined Police to help launch a community scheme to raise awareness on speeding traffic in Walton. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER 'DESPICABLE' THEFT OF POPPY COLLECTION BOXES -
Police are appealing for information about the theft of three poppy appeal boxes from three different shops in Killamarsh. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER CHESTERFIELD ALTERCATION -
Derbyshire Police are appealing for information following an altercation in Creswell in which a man was struck by a van. More...
MISSING MAN -
GLYNN HOLLAND'S FAMILY MAKE BIRTHDAY APPEAL -
Police searching for a man who has been missing from his Staveley home for almost 2 months, have renewed an appeal for information on his birthday. More...
WARNING OF POSSIBLE BOGUS CHARITY COLLECTORS IN WINGERWORTH -
Police are advising residents to be cautious after a number of reports about possible bogus door-to-door charity collections in Wingerworth and Old Brampton. More...
TWO CHARGED AFTER MASSIVE CANNABIS FIND -
A man and a teenager have been charged with the production of cannabis, after two houses in Shuttlewood were raided by police and more than 700 suspected cannabis plants were found. More...
POLICE ASK WOMAN WHO REPORTED CRIME TO COME FORWARD -
Police are appealing to a woman who reported a crime to a security guard at Tesco in Clay Cross on Wednesday evening to contact them. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER HASLAND MAN DISTURBS TWO SUSPECTED THIEVES-
Police are appealing for information after a man disturbed two people in his garage in Hasland this morning (Thursday, October 31st) More...
JAIL FOR MAN WHO STOLE FROM CARS IN THE CHESTERFIELD AREA -
A 24 year old man has been jailed for 32 weeks for stealing from cars in the Chesterfield area. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER SHOP WINDOWS DAMAGED IN CLAY CROSS -
Police are appealing for information after a number of windows have been damaged around shop and businesses in Clay Cross. More...
POLICE RELEASE IMAGES FOLLOWING INCIDENTS AFTER SPIREITES V STAGS -
Derbyshire Police have released images of several men they would like to speak to in connection with incidents of disorder that took place following a recent CFC match More...
OUR LOCAL 'SPECIALS' ARE COMMENDED FOR THEIR DUTIES -
Six police 'specials' have been awarded divisional commendations for their hard work & commitment in Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire and the Amber Valley. More...
CAN YOU HELP TRACE MISSING LEICS MAN, RICHARD BLYTH? -
Leicestershire police officers are asking for country-wide help after growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man reported missing from home. More...
POLICE SEEK INFORMATION AFTER ACCIDENT AT WHITTINGTON MOOR -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for a potential witness to a collision at a roundabout on the A61, involving a car and a motorbike, to come forward. More...
DERBYSHIRE DETECTIVES LAUNCH ONLINE FRAUD SURVEY -
Police involved in a force wide campaign to help protect people from the dangers of fraud are asking members of the public for their views on the crime. More...
TWO CHESTERFIELD MEN BANNED FROM FOOTBALL MATCHES FOR THREE YEARS -
Two Chesterfield FC fans each received 3-year football banning orders after admitting their part in an altercation in Rotherham town centre after an away match last season. More...
POLICE RELEASE CCTV IMAGES AFTER THEFTS FROM CHESTERFIELD PUB -
Police investigating two thefts at a Chesterfield pub have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to. More...
THE SEARCH FOR MISSING STAVELEY MAN GLYNN HOLLAND CONTINUES -
The search for Glynn Holland, who has been missing from his home in Staveley since September 12th, is continuing. More...
MORE THAN 135 ARRESTED AS LOCAL POLICE CRACKDOWN ON CRIME -
Police in Chesterfield, Bolsover, Amber Valley and North East Derbyshire have now arrested more than 135 people in a campaign to reduce burglary, theft and drug misuse. More...
POLICE INCREASE SECURITY FOR WEEKENDS LOCAL DERBY -
Derbyshire police have increased security for this weekend's local derby between Chesterfield and Mansfield Town at the Proact Stadium. More...
POLICE RELEASE NEW IMAGE OF MISSING STAVELEY MAN, GLYNN HOLLAND-
Just over a week after Glynn Holland went missing from his Staveley home, Police have released a new CCTV image of him from the afternoon of his disappearance. More...
COUPLE JAILED
AFTER MAKING INDECENT IMAGES OF CHILDREN -
A couple have been jailed after pleading guilty to making and possessing indecent images of children. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE WARN THE PUBLIC ABOUT COURIER FRAUD -
Derbyshire police are asking the public to remain vigilant around protecting their personal information following a circulation of courier fraud. More...
ROGUE TRADERS SUSPECTED OF TRICKING ELDERLY CLAY CROSS LADY -
Police are reminding residents to be alert after rogue traders are suspected to have tricked an elderly woman out of a large sum of cash in Clay Cross. More...
CRACKING CRIME EVENTS IN NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE -
Residents are invited to pick up free security equipment and get the chance to quiz their local police officer at two 'Cracking Crime' events being held in North East Derbyshire. More...
NEWBOLD AND BROCKWELL SNT POLICE SURGERIES THIS WEEKEND -
Officers from the Newbold and Brockwell Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team are holding a surgery for local residents to speak about concerns. More...
POLICE SEEK WITNESS AFTER ASSAULT IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are trying to trace a witness who could have information about an assault in Chesterfield. More...
MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL OFFENCES AGAINST CHILDREN -
Derbyshire Police has confirmed that an 85-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences against children. More...
POLICE INVESTIGATE ASSAULT ON TEN YEAR OLD BOY -
Officers investigating an assault of a ten-year-old boy in Stretton are appealing for information. More...
CCTV IMAGES RELEASED AFTER BURGLARY AT RENISHAW FARM -
Officers investigating a burglary at a farm in Renishaw have released images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the crime. More...
MAN APPEARS IN COURT AFTER INCIDENT IN LOCAL RESTAURANT -
A man has appeared at Chesterfield Magistrates this morning charged with three counts of detaining a child under the Child Abduction Act. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER THEFT FROM THE CHESTERFIELD HOTEL -
Police are appealing for information after a couple on a night out in Chesterfield, had a bag containing a hotel key taken from them and items stolen from their hotel room. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE OPERATION MAKES AN 'IMPACT' -
50 people have been arrested, a dozen warrants executed and large amounts of cash and drugs recovered during a 3 week campaign to target drug dealers, burglars and thieves. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ELDERLY WOMAN CONNED BY ROGUE TRADERS -
Police are appealing for information after an elderly woman was the victim of rogue traders in Chesterfield. More...
POLICE WARNING AS PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ARE LOST IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are warning members of the public not to consume medication lost by two separate patients in Chesterfield. More...
TWO ARRESTED FOR DRUGS OFFENCES IN OLD WHITTINGTON -
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences, after the car they were travelling in was stopped and suspected cannabis was found. More...
SUMMER DRINKERS WARNED TO SOBER UP SLOWLY -
You can still be over the limit many hours after your last drink - warns Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership More...
THREE ARRESTS AFTER DRUGS SWOOP IN OLD WHITTINGTON -
Three people have been arrested as part of two drugs warrants carried out at houses in Chesterfield. More...
CHESTERFIELD FC
FAN GIVEN THREE YEAR FOOTBALL BANNING ORDER -
A Chesterfield FC fan has been given a 3 year football banning order after admitting his part in an altercation in Rotherham town centre following an away match last season. More...
DERBYSHIRE
POLICE'S DRINK
DRIVE CAMPAIGN RESULTS REVEALED -
More than 70 drivers were arrested during the first month of Derbyshire police's summer drink drive campaign. More...
WHITWELL SERIOUS ASSAULT VICTIM
DIES -
Officers investigating a serious assault on a 39 year old Worksop man in Whitwell have revealed that the victim has died More...
LOCAL MAN NAMED
AS VICTIM IN MABLETHORPE
CAR CRASH -
The 22-year old man who died following a road traffic collision at Gibraltar Road, Mablethorpe on Friday 19th July has been named as Thomas Rydiard from New Whittington, Chesterfield. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ROBBERY AT CHESTERFIELD JEWELLERS -
Police are appealing for information after a jewellers shop in Chesterfield was targeted by robbers. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER RACIST GRAFFITI FOUND ON BUS STOP -
Police are appealing for information after two swastikas have been found on a bus stop in Chesterfield. More...
POLICE WANT LOCAL 'WATCHFUL' NEIGHBOURS -
Police from across Chesterfield, North Derbyshire, Bolsover and the Amber Valley are looking for new residents to join Neighbourhood Watch. More...
STILL MISSING ONE YEAR ON - POLICE ISSUE NEW APPEAL FOR TIM BEARDSLEY -
Derbyshire police have renewed their appeal for help to find a missing man from Chesterfield on the one year anniversary of his disappearance. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER PIZZA DELIVERY MAN IS ROBBED -
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a pizza delivery driver was robbed as he made a delivery in Chesterfield. More...
WITNESSES SOUGHT AFTER CHESTERFIELD COLLISION -
Police are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was in collision with a car in Chesterfield. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE LAUNCH NEW TWITTER FEEDS FOR LOCAL FOOTBALL FANS -
Chesterfield FC and Alfreton Town FC fans can now follow newly launched police Twitter feeds to find out valuable information on home match days More...
CCTV PICS RELEASED AFTER CHESTERFIELD TOWN CENTRE ASSAULT -
Police officers investigating an assault in a Chesterfield town centre pub have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to. More...
FOOTPRINTS - NOT FINGERPRINTS - IS CRIME PREVENTION MESSAGE -
A 'Footprint' flyer campaign to reduce the number of sneak-in burglaries in Derbyshire has been launched by police. More...
'SAFER SHOPPING' SURGERIES TO TAKE PLACE IN CHESTERFIELD -
Shoppers in Chesterfield are being invited to meet with their local Safer Neighbourhood policing team and find out how to stay safe. More...
CHESTERFIELD 'DRUG GROWING' COUPLE ORDERED TO PAY BACK THOUSANDS -
A couple who admitted growing drugs in their Chesterfield home have been ordered to pay back more than £33,000. More...
NO SUSPICIOUS DEVICE FOUND IN CLAY CROSS POLICE CONFIRM -
Derbyshire police can confirm no suspicious package has been found following an incident in the Clay Cross area. More...
SERIOUS INCIDENT IN CLAY CROSS THIS MORNING - 08:00 -
There is an ongoing incident in Clay Cross this morning, Police tell us that several roads are closed around the incident which is taking place on Victoria Street. More...
DRUGS DOG DUKE DOES HIS DUTY IN DERBYSHIRE -
A specially trained dog that can sniff out drugs is being used in town centres in north Derbyshire as part of a joint initiative between police and drug referral units. More...
CHESTERFIELD SHOP CLOSED AFTER COUNTERFEIT TOBACCO SALES -
Trading standards officers joined forces with Derbyshire police and the UK Border Agency for the latest raid on Bzee shop on Cavendish St More...
BOLSOVER MAN CHARGED WITH CHARITY CLOTHING BIN FRAUD -
A Bolsover man has been charged with fraud in connection with charity clothing bins which were advertised to be collecting for an armed forces charity. More...
CAN YOU HELP IN THE SEARCH FOR FOURTEEN YEAR OLD LORNA VICKERAGE?
It's a story which has made national headlines and South Yorkshire Police are this morning, still trying to trace missing 14 year old girl, Lorna Vickerage. More...
POLICE INVESTIGATE 'INAPPROPRIATE' TOUCHING IN TOWN CENTRE -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses after three women were inappropriately touched in separate incidents near the town centre. More...
PCC ALAN CHARLES SHOWS SUPPORT TO STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY -
Alan Charles, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, is showing his support to stop animal cruelty by spending a day on the road with one of the county’s RSPCA inspectors on 6th June. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER DOGS STOLEN FROM CHESTERFIELD HOME -
At around 1.40pm on Tuesday, May 28th, five Chihuahua dogs were stolen from the back garden of a house on Shakespeare Street, Holmewood. More...
POLICE INVESTIGATE SEXUAL ASSAULT IN CROOKED SPIRE'S CHURCH GROUNDS -
Detectives investigating a sexual assault which took place in the grounds of the Crooked Spire church in Chesterfield are appealing for information. More...
HUGE DRUG OPERATION PROMPTS 15 ARRESTS, 3 IN CHESTERFIELD -
Fifteen people, including three from Chesterfield, have been charged with 43 offences as part of a large-scale drugs investigation. More...
CCTV IMAGES OF 2 WOMEN AFTER FRAUD OFFENCES INVOLVING 87 YEAR OLD -
Police have released CCTV images of two women they would like to speak to in connection with a series of fraud offences in which more than £9,000 was taken from a pensioner. More...
JOHN 'STEPHEN' PORTER IS STILL MISSING ONE WEEK ON. CAN YOU HELP? -
Police searching for a man missing from his home in Bolsover are renewing their appeal for information on the one week anniversary of his disappearance. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE RETAIN DNA OF 17 CHILDREN EVERY WEEK -
Derbyshire Police take DNA samples from 17 children every week, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform revealed yesterday, 20th May More...
POLICE INVESTIGATE 'INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR' BY MASSEUSE -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing to anyone who has experienced inappropriate behaviour by a masseur in the area to come forward with information. More...
TWO BOYS MADE TO CLEAN UP THEIR GRAFFITI IN CHESTERFIELD -
Two youngsters who admitted putting spray paint on lamp posts and a door have been made to clean up their graffiti through Restorative Justice. More...
CONCERNS OVER MISSING BOLSOVER MAN -
Concerns are growing for the safety of John Stephen Porter who is missing from his home in Springfield Crescent, Bolsover. More...
APPEAL AFTER KIDS' PARK CLIMBING FRAME IS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR -
Police are appealing for information after a climbing frame at a park in North Wingfield was damaged beyond repair. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER DAMAGE AT ALLOTMENTS IN CLAY CROSS -
Police in Clay Cross are appealing for information after a number of sheds were damaged on an allotment site. More...
POLICE APPEAL FOR YOUR HELP IN INVESTIGATION INTO MANS DEATH -
Officers investigating the death of a man in Matlock are appealing for members of the public to contact them if they saw him in the hours before he collapsed. More...
SOUTH YORKS POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP IN LOCATING KAMARON BEHBOUBINA -
S Yorks Police appeal for help in locating Kamaron Behboubina in connection with an alleged serious sexual assault on a 21-year-old woman from Stainforth, Doncaster. More...
3 MEN CHARGED AFTER 'LARGE' AMPHETAMINE FACTORY DISCOVERED -
Three men have been charged after police discovered what they are calling a large amphetamine factory in Chesterfield. More...
THREE LAND ROVERS SEIZED DURING POLICE CHECKS IN HOLYMOORSIDE -
Three Land Rovers have been seized by police during checks in Holymoorside to help target and raise awareness of 4x4 thefts. More...
ALCOHOL SEIZED DURING POLICE PATROLS IN BOLSOVER -
Police in Bolsover have seized booze from underage drinkers as part of their patrols to target anti-social behaviour. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER 5 BURGLARIES ON SAME STREET IN LANGWITH -
Police investigating five burglaries that took place on the same street in the Langwith area are appealing for information. More...
ARRESTS AFTER ALLEGED CLOTHING BIN OFFENCES -
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of fraud offences after police found 40 clothing bins in three different counties allegedly being falsely advertised as collecting for charity. More...
MORE THAN £1M TAKEN FROM CRIMINALS IN DERBYSHIRE -
More than £1.3million was stripped from criminals in Derbyshire during the last year under the Proceeds of Crime Act. More...
TOOLS STOLEN FROM SHEDS AT CHESTERFIELD ALLOTMENT SITE -
Police in Chesterfield are appealing for information after a number of sheds were broken into on an allotment site More...
BURGLAR JAILED AFTER BREAKING INTO HOUSE IN CHESTERFIELD -
A burglar who was caught after a postman spotted him in the act and called police has been jailed. More...
POLICE WARNING TO BEWARE OF ROGUE TRADERS IN UNSTONE AND CHESTERFIELD -
Police have made a further appeal to residents to be aware of rogue traders following suspicious incidents in Unstone and Chesterfield. More...
TOWN CENTRE ASSAULT PROMPTS POLICE APPEAL -
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted as he walked down a footpath in Chesterfield town centre with a friend. More...
'CONTROL YOUR DOG' POLICE WARN AFTER DOG BITE INCIDENTS -
Police in North East Derbyshire are reminding dog owners to keep their pets under control after a number of incidents in the area. More...
PLANTS STOLEN FROM GRAVE AT NORTH WINGFIELD CHURCH -
Police are appealing for information after two plants have been stolen from the graveyard of St Lawrence's Church in North Wingfield. More...
MOTORCYCLISTS OFFERED THE CHANCE TO TEST THEIR BIKE CONTROL SKILLS -
Motorcyclists are being encouraged to take part in Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnerships Rider Skills Challenge on Sunday 14th April More...
POLICE APPEAL FOR HELP IN TRACING BOLSOVER LADY.
DO YOU KNOW HER? -
Police in Bolsover are trying to trace a woman who witnessed a sexual assault that took place over 30 years ago More...
ALCOHOL CONFISCATED AS QUEENS PARK POLICE PATROLS CONTINUE -
Alcohol has been confiscated and letters sent to parents following patrols to reduce and prevent anti-social behaviour in Queen's Park. More...
THINK - DON'T DRINK! NEW DRINK-DRIVE CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES IN DERBYSHIRE -
A campaign highlighting the financial cost to drivers getting behind the wheel after drinking has been launched in Derbyshire as part of a nationwide spring crackdown. More...
CCTV IMAGES RELEASED AFTER PUB SCAM -
Police have released a CCTV image of two men they want to speak to in connection with a 'ringing the changes' scam at a pub in Chesterfield. More...
WOMAN HAS MOBILE PHONE STOLEN DURING DAYTIME IN CHESTERFIELD PUB -
Police are appealing for information after a woman had her mobile phone stolen while she was enjoying a meal at a pub in Chesterfield. More...
SENTIMENTAL ITEMS TAKEN IN DRONFIELD WOODHOUSE BURGLARY -
Burglars stole sentimental items including jewellery belonging to the victim's late wife after removing a windowpane to break into the home. More...
POLICE APPEAL AS JEWELLERY STOLEN AFTER DUCKMANTON ROBBERY -
Police are appealing for information after jewellery and mobile phones were stolen during a robbery in Chesterfield. More...
APPEAL AND REWARD FOR CAR STOLEN ON A TEST DRIVE FROM AUTOWORLD -
Autoworld in Chesterfield are warning car dealers to be on their guard after having a car stolen this week whilst on a test drive. More...
CHESTERFIELD POLICE STATION CLOSED THIS WEEKEND -
Chesterfield police station will be closed this weekend to allow for maintenance works to be carried out More...
DERBYSHIRE CHIEF CONSTABLE TO HEAD OPERATION HERNE -
Derbyshire's Chief Constable is to oversee an investigation into allegations that officers from the Metropolitan Police assumed the identities of dead babies in order to help with undercover operations. More...
POOLSBROOK PLAY EQUIPMENT GOES UP IN FLAMES -
Local residents are being asked to come forward with information after what's believed to be an arson attack seriously damaged play equipment at one of Chesterfield's country parks. More...
MAN FOUND WITH SEVERE HEAD INJURIES IS IN A SERIOUS CONDITION -
Police are appealing for information after a man was found with severe head injuries in Chesterfield. More...
THANKS FOR HELP OVER SUSPICIOUS GRANGEWOOD INCIDENT -
Derbyshire Police are thanking the local community for their helping in an appeal over a suspicious incident in Grangewood. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ASSAULT IN CHESTERFIELD -
Detectives in Chesterfield are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on Lockoford Lane and had his wallet and trainers stolen. More...
USE YOUR SEAT BELT ON EVERY JOURNEY WARNS ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP -
Belt up before every trip - that's the message from Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership on the 30th anniversary of the UK's first seat belt law. More...
2 ARRESTED AFTER ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR AT CHESTERFIELD BUS STOP -
Police in Chesterfield arrested an 18 year old man and a 16 year old girl for abusive behaviour at a bus stop on Beetwell Street. More...
POLICE GIVEN POWER TO DISPERSE KILLAMARSH TROUBLEMAKERS -
Police have been granted a dispersal order to help them target trouble makers in Killamarsh. More...
DRIVERS DOUBT
THEIR SKILLS SAYS AA POLL -
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership say AA research has revealed that half of drivers think they would struggle if they had to re-sit their test. More...
FORENSIC TECH HELPS DERBYSHIRE RESIDENTS BEAT THE BURGLARS -
Residents at a sheltered housing scheme in Newbold, Chesterfield were feeling more secure yesterday after police marked their valuables with the latest state-of-the-art forensic security marking system. More...
NEW COMMUNITY BOBBY IN CHESTERFIELD -
A new community bobby is out on patrol on in Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright. More...
POLICE URGE YOUNGSTERS TO ENJOY FUN IN THE SNOW RESPONSIBLY -
Police are reminding youngsters enjoying the wintry weather to make sure they do so safe and responsibly. More...
CHRISTMAS DRINK DRIVE FIGURES RELEASED -
Almost 20% of motorists breathalysed as part Derbyshire police's annual Christmas anti-drink drive campaign gave a positive test, refused to take it or failed to provide a sample. More...
DRIVERS URGED TO TAKE CARE DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS -
Take extra care on the roads - that's the message from Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership as the snowy and icy conditions are back and forecast to stay for a while More...
POLICE APPEAL AGAIN AFTER MORE GAS PIPING STOLEN IN BOLSOVER -
Further information is being requested by Derbyshire Police after two more homes in Bolsover have had copper piping stolen. More...
'STRANGER DANGER' WARNINGS AFTER SUSPICIOUS INCIDENTS -
An 11 and 12 year-old girl leaving a park in Grangewood, at around 2.30pm on Tue Jan 1st, saw a man drive past in a car and call out to them. Both girls ran off and it is not thought he tried to follow them. More...
MAN SENTENCED AFTER SEXUAL OFFENCES ORDER BREACH -
A man has been sentenced for breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order after appearing at Chesterfield Magistrates' Court on Monday January 7th. More...
CAN YOU HELP IDENTIFY THIS MAN? -
Thames Valley Police are appealing for help to trace the family of a man whose unidentified body was found in a shed in Donnington in 1979, who may have had links to north Derbyshire. More...
5 ARRESTS AFTER DRUG WARRANTS IN CHESTERFIELD AND CLAY CROSS -
Five people have been arrested following a number of drugs warrants in Chesterfield and Clay Cross last week. More...
POLICE APPEAL AS MISSING SHEFFIELD MAN MAY BE IN CHESTERFIELD -
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a missing 19-year-old man from the Tinsley area of Sheffield. More...
LOCAL PUBS FACE CLOSURE AFTER SELLING ALCOHOL TO CHILDREN -
Two pubs in Chesterfield have been banned from selling alcohol for 48-hours after being found to be selling alcohol to children on two occasions within a three-month period. More...
POLICE WARNING AFTER 'DEFROSTING' CAR STOLEN -
Derbyshire Police are reminding motorists not to leave cars 'defrosting' with the engines running after a car was stolen from a driveway in Bolsover. More...
BEETWELL STREET BEHAVIOUR PROMPTS POLICE PATROLS -
Police patrols are being stepped up in Chesterfield town centre following concerns of anti-social behaviour on Beetwell Street. More...
CONDOM MACHINE THEFTS - MAN SENTENCED -
A gang who stole cash from condom vending machines across Derbyshire have been sentenced following a detailed investigation by officers. More...
HARD HITTING DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGNS GET GRAPHIC IN DERBYSHIRE -
A hard-hitting image of a serious car crash is being displayed across north Derbyshire as part of a campaign to stop people drink-driving this Christmas. More...
WARNING TO PARTYGOERS ABOUT 'PRE-LOADING' THIS CHRISTMAS -
Derbyshire police remind partygoers of the dangers of 'pre-loading' before a night out as part of an ongoing campaign to reduce alcohol-related harm over the festive period. More...
DERBYSHIRE'S PCC VOWS TO FIGHT OFFICER CUTS -
Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Alan Charles has, this weekend called for a radical rethink of the 'cost saving strategy' More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE PUT TWEETS ON THE STREETS -
People living in the Chesterfield area can keep up to date with their local police as two more PCSOs take to Twitter. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE ARREST CHILDREN 76 TIMES A WEEK -
Derbyshire Police arrested children 76 times a week on average last year, figures obtained by the Howard League for Penal Reform reveal today. More...
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY CHRISTMAS... BUT DON'T DRIVE -
As the Festive Season draws ever closer, Derbyshire Police are urging those anticipating a 'merry' Christmas, not to drive. More...
WHERE WILL YOUR NIGHT END? -
Derbyshire police ask 'Where will your night end?' as part of a Christmas and New Year campaign to reduce alcohol-related harm among partygoers. More...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE WELCOME NEW STALKING OFFENCES -
Two specific criminal offences of stalking have now come into force in England and Wales for the first time. More...
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE - POLICE WARNING -
As predicted, there are this morning flood warnings and alerts on all major rivers flowing through Chesterfield and Police issue warnings to motorists. More...
ROBBERY AT SPAR ON MATLOCK RD - 3RD INCIDENT IN A WEEK IN CHESTERFIELD -
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at the Spar shop on Matlock Road in Chesterfield, the third such incident in a week in the town. More...
CHAIR OF ELECTORAL COMMISSION SPEAKS OUT OVER PCC ELECTIONS -
After concerns were raised over the extremely low turnout in Police and Crime Commissioner elections, an enquiry into the system used is now underway. More...
ALAN CHARLES INTERVIEW, DERBYSHIRE'S NEWLY ELECTED PCC -
This morning, we spoke in a telephone interview with Alan Charles, who is beginning his first day as Derbyshire's Police & Crime Commissioner More...
INCIDENT IN OLD TUPTON PROMPTS POLICE APPEAL -
A youth burst into a house on Station New Road, Old Tupton and said he had been attacked. More...
ALAN CHARLES IS ELECTED DERBYSHIRE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER -
Alan Charles, Labour, has today been elected as the Police And Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire after a very low turnout More...
'OPERATION LIFEGUARD' HOPES
TO SAVE LIVES ON COUNTY'S ROADS -
Derbyshire Constabulary is launching a week of action focusing on each of the 'fatal four' factors which contribute to collisions. More...
HISTORIC DAY AS DERBYSHIRE CHOOSES POLICE COMMISSIONER -
Today will see historic elections take place, as people throughout the UK vote for the first time for Police Commissioners for their area. More...
HASLAND YOUNGSTERS GET SPECIAL HELP KEEPING SAFE -
Scouts, Cubs and Rainbows in Hasland had a visit from police to help make sure they are bright and safe on their bikes as the evenings get darker. More...
RESIDENTS WARNED TO BE MORE VIGILANT AFTER CAR KEY BURGLARIES -
People in Chesterfield are being advised to step up security following a number of car key burglaries in Eckington and Killamarsh. More...
POLICE WARNING OVER ROGUE TRADER REPORTS -
Police have issued a warning after several people have been approached by 'rogue traders' in Creswell, Staveley and Killamarsh. More...
FAKE CAR SEATS PUT CHILDREN'S LIVES AT RISK -
Derby & Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is warning parents to beware of counterfeit car seats that can't protect children properly. More...
NEW INSPECTOR IN CHARGE OF POLICING CLAY CROSS AND N E DERBYSHIRE -
Inspector Glenn Hoggard has taken over from Michelle Shooter, who has been promoted to Chief Inspector, and is now working in the Derby area. More...
TEEN APOLOGISES FOR STEALING SCOOTER IN CHESTERFIELD -
A teenager apologises for stealing a stunt scooter which had been left outside a shop in Boythorpe, through restorative justice More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER ARSON ATTACK IN DRONFIELD -
Derbyshire Police are appealing for information today,after what is believed to be petrol was poured through the letterbox of a house in Dronfield. More...
SUSPECTED ARSON PROBED -
Detectives are investigating a suspected arson attack after a firework was pushed through the letterbox of a house in Chesterfield. More...
HODWORTH & WHITWELL RESIDENTS INVITED TO MONTHLY POLICE SURGERIES -
Hodthorpe and Whitwell residents have the chance to drop in on and meet the local Safer Neighbourhood policing team at their monthly surgeries. More...
CRACKING CRIME EVENT IN CALOW -
Residents are invited to pick up free security equipment and get the chance to quiz their local police officer at a 'Cracking Crime' event to be held in Calow. More...
POLICE APPEAL AFTER WINGERWORTH BURGLARY -
Police are appealing for witnesses after jewellery was stolen from a house on Central Drive Wingerworth. More...
CLOCK CHANGE WARNING FOR ROAD USERS -
Be prepared for this year's end to British Summer Time - that's Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership's message to road users More...
POLICE REMIND MOTORISTS NOT TO LEAVE KEYS IN IGNITION -
Police are reminding motorists to make sure they leave their cars secure, even if just for a few minutes. More...
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE CONDEMN 'RECKLESS' RAIL LINE TRESPASSER -
BTP release CCTV clip and condemn the actions of a "reckless and irresponsible" man who trespassed near railway lines in Pinxton, Derbys with two small children in tow. More & Video...
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...
DERBYSHIRE POLICE OFFER NEW COURSES TO DRIVERS -
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). 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...
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