Police in Chesterfield appealing for witnesses to reports a man was assaulted at Queen’s Park. The incident happened between around 7pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 3 May, in the area around the main bandstand. A group of teenage boys are alleged to have thrown items at the man, shouted abuse, spat at him and punched […]
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Police are releasing images of two Ford Transit vans which were stolen from addresses in Wingerworth and Clay Cross. The first vehicle was stolen from Harehill Crescent, Wingerworth on 31 March between 8pm and 6am the following morning. Partial number plate is R010. The second was stolen from North Street, Clay Cross between 2am
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Derbyshire County Council Cabinet has agreed to permanently close seven of our care homes which require major refurbishment to bring them up to modern care standards. The decision follows a public consultation on future options for the homes which need significant repairs including replacing boilers, heating systems, refitting all kitchens and bathrooms, roofing works, and
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Spectacular large-scale projections will light up Derbyshire landmarks with a unique fusion of music, visuals and sound when ‘Shine A Light’ returns this autumn / winter. Visitors will be able to watch Derbyshire’s history unfold in magical night-time shows projected onto four heritage venues as part of the new Shine A Light programme, which will
Fraudsters posing as police officers to con people out of cash. Derbyshire Police have received more reports of scammers who are posing as police officers on the phone to con people out of cash. Fraudsters often target geographical areas where they know elderly or vulnerable people live, so please let any family or friends who
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High Peak’s bees, butterflies and wildlife will be given a boost this Spring as some green areas of the Borough are left uncut as part of the national #NoMowMay campaign. Plantlife’s annual campaign encourages residents to not cut their grass or wildflowers from 1 May until 31 May to provide a feast of nectar for
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A Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) was issued on 22 April to a resident for littering in Bolsover. Our enforcement officers were on a town patrol and issued the £65 FPN on the spot after witnessing the person throw a cigarette on the floor. The officers regularly patrol our town and village centres focusing on areas
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The Edale Mountain Rescue Team was called to Bamford Edge to reports of a climber with a leg injury below Great Tor. On arrival he had indeed sustained a leg injury, however it was how the injury came about that causes concern. A boulder had been deliberately thrown off the top of the crag towards the
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High Peak Borough Council has launched the Community Climate Change Fund to provide small grants of up to £500 to community-based organisations taking measures locally to tackle the climate emergency which will help to deliver the Council’s climate change strategies. The aim is to encourage volunteers to work together and empower individuals and communities to
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Communities in Chesterfield are being encouraged to come together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – with a number of exciting events planned across the town to help mark this historic milestone. Chesterfield Borough Council is calling on residents and visitors to join in with the celebrations and has put together a programme of activities
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