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Derbyshire Police are appealing for help as part of their investigation into a burglary at a shop in Matlock where a large amount of gold jewellery was stolen. Gold jewellery stolen during burglary at a shop in Matlock The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Saturday 2 October. Four people are believed to have broken […]

Police stations across Derbyshire are being visited by the Chief Constable, as part of an ongoing schedule of activity. Over the next few weeks, CC Rachel Swann is meeting officers and staff, listening to their concerns and addressing some of the issues that have been raised by communities. Chief Constable Rachel Swann said: “It is

Festive food and drink, quality arts and crafts and exciting experience days are amongst the great gifts available at the Virtual Peak District & Derbyshire Christmas Market, launched today by the area’s official destination management organisation. The free online market at visitpeakdistrict.com/christmas-market celebrates the range of quality products made and sold in the area, from

Employers are being encouraged to start conservations about mental health in their workplaces by a region-wide mental health initiative, ahead of International Stress Awareness Day. The day falls on Wednesday 3 November, and the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot (MHPP) has highlighted how its ‘Bridge the Gap, Start a Chat’ campaign gives advice to employers

A Derbyshire librarian has won a prestigious national award for her work supporting people with sight loss and helping to combat isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Our access and inclusion librarian Helen Cunningham beat off stiff competition to win the Vision and Print Impaired People’s category of the first national Libraries Connected Awards 2021. The awards

One of our school catering service apprentices has won a national award for his work to reduce food waste in primary and junior schools. Jovaras Rinkevicius has been awarded the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award at the LACA (Local Authority Catering Association) Awards for Excellence 2021. Jo (23) was selected as the winner of the category

A man has been charged following an incident in Glossop where a man was stabbed. Johnny Joyce (28), of Stephen Close, Stalybridge, appeared before Thameside Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday 2 November) charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Officers were called to reports that a 22-year-old man had been stabbed in Hawthorn Drive, Glossop,

Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man reported being robbed of his bicycle in a Chesterfield. The victim, a man aged in his 50s, was riding down St Augustines Road between around 1pm and 1.10pm on Saturday 23 October when the incident happened. A van allegedly pulled up to the side of him

From today, children from three schools across the county are taking part in a new initiative as we launch Mini Police in Derbyshire. The schemed is designed to give young children the opportunity to learn about their safety, their role within their community and how the police work to keep them safe. Children at Landau

A man has been charged with assaulting an emergency worker by beating after a constable was allegedly punched in the head. Carl Lewis (29) of Greenaway Avenue, Ripley, is due to appear before magistrates in Chesterfield later this month. Officers were called to Church Street, Ripley, at about 12.30am yesterday (Sunday 31 October) to reports