A new crime form has been launched to encourage communities to report rural and wildlife crimes online. Sergeant Chris Wilkinson, from the force’s Rural, Wildlife and Heritage Crime Team, said “We want to reassure our rural communities that we are here to support you if you need us. “By offering an online way of reporting …
Specialist rural and wildlife reporting tools launched in Derbyshire Read More »
Two men have been charged with attempted burglary at a business in Fairfield, Buxton. It follows reports of a building at Buxton & High Peak Golf Club, on Town End, being broken into during the evening of Sunday 30 October. David King, of Alma Square, Fairfield, in Buxton and Carl Wilson (44) of Fairfield Road, …
*** Amendment – Word ‘lease’ altered to ‘licence’ *** “It’s taking everything away from me” says the retired miner who is waiting to see if he’s evicted from land he’s looked after for 42 years so the council can build houses on it. 76-year-old Melvyn Cooling has kept horses on the fields off Rood Lane, …
Retired miner could be evicted from land earmarked for housing after 42 years in Clowne Read More »
Councillors admitted a tourism strategy may have to take a back seat as they prioritise public resources under mounting financial pressure. Presenting a tourism scrutiny review to North East Derbyshire District Council’s Cabinet, member for economy Councillor Jeremy Kenyon commented that tourism services are ‘non statutory’, meaning the authority is under no obligation to provide …
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Derbyshire Fire Service are warning people about the dangers of tumble dryers after a house fire in Wirksworth. At 03:42 hours, on Saturday 19 November, Firefighters were called to reports of a fire at a house on North End. Crews from Wirksworth and Crich Fire Stations attended the incident. All occupants of the property were …
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Police investigating an assault of a lorry driver are appealing for the public’s help. The incident happened on Friday 18 November between 3am and 4am on High View Road, South Normanton. The victim, a man in his 30s, was parked up when two men attempted to break into the trailer. When he approached the men …
The latest Police Efficiency, Effectiveness and Legitimacy (PEEL) inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS) has found that Derbyshire Constabulary is continuing to make progress, but in some areas further improvement is needed. The inspection, which took place earlier this year, found: Chief Constable Rachel Swann said: “This …
Inspection finds Derbyshire Police are improving Read More »
Derbyshire is preparing for the arrival of a thought-provoking anti-violence monument as it begins its county-wide tour this weekend. Originally created for Manchester, the 11ft tall monument was created using various weapons, including knives and firearms, seized from the city’s streets. The monument represents a firm stance against all forms of violence and the visit …
Derbyshire preparing for the anti-violence bee tour Read More »
A man has been jailed after the car he was driving struck a woman on a pedestrian crossing in Chesterfield and killed her. Support worker and cleaner Ann McTighe had been walking home following a shift at a local care home at around 2.20pm on Wednesday 6 January 2021. The 60-year-old was crossing the A61 …
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For the first time ever in November we are getting ready for the start of the FIFA World Cup. 32 nations will do battle for the greatest prize in football and 64 games later we will know the identity of the World Champions. North Derbyshire Radio will be keeping you updated throughout the tournament with …
