Police are issuing a warning after an increase in reports of fraud on Facebook MarketPlace. Sellers have lost high value items such as phones, designer clothing, and games consoles after being led to believe that payment has been made or is pending and releasing an item to the buyer. The buyers in question may send […]
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A drug dealer has been jailed after admitting supplying cocaine in a Derbyshire town. The force was called by concerned residents about reports of suspicious activity at a house in Blackburn Place, Ilkeston. When officers attended the house on 17 January 2022 Grady Mabika-Blessing attempted to run from them – but was quickly arrested. Officers
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Officers across the county have arrested and charged several people in recent weeks on suspicion of burglary. A 21-year-old Buxton woman has been arrested on suspicion of committing six burglaries in the town and possessing drugs. She has been released under investigation while our inquires continue. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of
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Derbyshire residents are encouraged to have their say in two consultations about the future provision of adult care services across the county. People can give their views on proposals which could transform day services for people with learning disabilities or who are autistic. They are also encouraged to give their feedback on plans to change support to
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Organisations across the county have joined forces to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine by safely resettling them into Derbyshire homes. So far around 100 Derbyshire households have been accepted to open up their home to host Ukrainian refugees under the Government’s ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme – with many more expected to follow. As
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Police are reminding the public of the dangers of excessive speed and drink/drug driving, following a week of serious and fatal road incidents on Derbyshire’s roads. This weekend alone police, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, and East Midlands Ambulance service were called to four serious collisions across the county. One was also attended by the
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A major new Panorama documentary that follows Derbyshire police officer’s investigation of rape airs tonight (28 March). Last year officers from Derbyshire Constabulary’s Public Protection Unit were followed by a documentary team to show the work that goes into investigating reports of rape. The unit, which is staffed by detectives who specialise in investigating the
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Enhancing East Midlands businesses and communities We are the leading business representation organisation in the East Midlands region, the voice for business and the 2018 British Chambers of Commerce Chamber of the Year. With a growing membership of more than 4,300 businesses – start up to scale up, local to global – the Chamber is
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Two people have sadly died following a collision on the A52 at Ashbourne yesterday (Saturday 26 March). Emergency services were called to the incident, involving a motorbike and a pedestrian, just after 3pm yesterday. A woman aged in her 50s and her dog both sadly died at the scene, and a man, also aged in
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Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council have sent initial proposals to negotiate a combined devolution deal. The 4 councils were named as pathfinder areas by the government in February and were invited to apply for a devolution deal. The councils are now at the front of the queue
East Midlands council leaders bid for combined devolution deal. Read More »
