November 2021

Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after a large amount of jewellery was stolen from a house in Dronfield during a burglary. The incident happened when burglars broke into a home in Hollins Spring Avenue on 28 October, sometime between 8.05pm and 9.50pm. Items stolen included earrings, necklaces, watches, and rings – some of which […]

Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, said “It is deeply disappointing that the government has failed to deliver on its promises to commit to the Eastern Leg of HS2 in full – Chesterfield borough presents a prime example of a place ripe for investment and development off the back of HS2. Instead, the

Chesterfield Theatres and Chesterfield Museum have received a further funding boost to help support them to recover from the impact of the pandemic. This funding, received through the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, is worth £153,000 which will be shared between Chesterfield Borough Council’s museum and theatres. In total the venues have received £720,000 through this fund over the last

An outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed at a commercial premises in South Derbyshire. The case of H5N1 avian influenza, also known as bird flu, was confirmed after a visit to the premises near Willington by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on 17 November 2021 and a 3km and 10km Temporary Control

Two men have been charged with knife offences, during the first week of Operation Wintershield – which is a Derbyshire wide initiative to reduce knife crime and serious violence across the county. Operation Wintershield was launched earlier this week and announced publicly on Wednesday (17 November). The operation uses intelligence to identify hot spot areas

Police are appealing for information after three distinctive motorbikes were stolen from a property in Chesterfield. The bikes were stolen from a house garage on Thursday 2 September between 1.00am and 1.50am on Glebe View, Barlborough. The first bike is as a 2016 Husqvarna 350cc Enduro bike which is coated in black and also has

People will be asked their views on the future of accommodation for older people in a number of our residential care homes. Derbyshire County Council has today (18 November 2021) agreed to launch a consultation after hearing major refurbishment is needed in 7 ageing care homes. The work needed includes replacing boilers, heating systems, refitting

Derbyshire Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was injured following a collision in Chesterfield. At around 12.40am on Sunday 31 October a woman was walking on St Augustines Road, when it is reported she was hit by a car, which did not stop at the scene. The woman went to hospital with injuries