A man who was caught driving a stolen truck, with a stolen mini-digger on the back in Chesterfield has been jailed. Jack Milner was spotted driving the recovery vehicle by roads policing officers on the A617 less than 20 minutes following a call about a mini-digger being stolen from Hasland. Police received a 999 call […]
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Two men attempted to gain entry to a house in Buxton, threatening the homeowner with a knife. It happened around 12.35pm on Wednesday 2 June, in Fairfield Road, when the offenders, one holding a knife and the other wearing a balaclava, smashed a window at the address and demanded money. The victim was unhurt and
Homeowner threatened during attempted Buxton burglary. Read More »
An extra £50,000 is being allocated to groups in Derbyshire which are supporting local communities during the coronavirus pandemic. Derbyshire County Council are making the money available to local community groups via the Public Health Covid-19 fund which was set up in June 2020. From helping a Chesterfield cancer support group to hold online sessions
Extra funding for Derbyshire community groups. Read More »
On Thursday 03 June 2021, Derbyshire Constabulary’s Drone Unit donated a DJI Mavic 2 Dual Drone to Buxton Mountain Rescue. The Mountain Rescue Team are a registered charity, set up to help people in difficulty in remote, semi-urban or moorland areas. The team operate a service, alongside the force and ambulance service, assisting in searching
Derbyshire Police donate drone to Buxton Mountain Rescue Team. Read More »
Chesterfield town centre will be a hive of activity this summer with the launch of a new-look events programme – designed to increase footfall and support our returning retailers, market traders and hospitality businesses. From circus workshops and stilt walkers to sports and heritage themed events, there will be something for everyone throughout the coming
New-look events programme promises an action-packed summer for Chesterfield town centre. Read More »
If you’re looking for ideas to get out and about this half-term and through summer, take a look at our range of COVID-secure events at our countryside sites across the county. The events and workshops are held at country parks, industrial heritage sites and canal side venues, designed to appeal to all the family with
Residents urged to enjoy Derbyshire events during half term. Read More »
Homeowners who are heading away on holiday are being reminded about the importance of keeping their homes secure after a series of break-ins. Over the past week officers in the Amber Valley area have seen an increase in the number of properties being targeted where the homeowners are away. With restrictions lifted – and a
Amber Valley homeowners told to secure their properties. Read More »
High Peak Buses is extending the Sunday and bank holiday Monday Skyline 199 journey through to Hartington, Peak Wildlife Park and Alton Towers, to offer a direct route to the two attractions. The service will launch this Sunday (May 30) and run until August 30 on Sundays and bank holiday Mondays, with one journey to
New High Peak bus service to Alton Towers. Read More »
A man from Chesterfield has been jailed for breaching a restraining order imposed due to domestic abuse. Michael Pick, of Holland Road, Old Whittington, had been banned from contacting a former partner by a restraining order but continued to do so on two occasions. On one of those times, the 19-year-old was spotted by an
Chesterfield man jailed for breaching restraining order and public order offences. Read More »
Derbyshire County Council Leader Councillor Barry Lewis has written to the University of Sheffield to express his great concern about proposals to potentially close its Department of Archaeology. Councillor Lewis, who holds an MA in Archaeology and Heritage, is urging the university to reconsider its plans, calling the department ‘a powerhouse of international research value’
Council leader urges university to think twice on course plan. Read More »
