A man has been airlifted to hospital after getting stuck under a tractor in Buxton on Monday. Firefighters from across Derbyshire attended the scene this afternoon, alongside police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service. A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “At 2.44pm today, crews from Chesterfield, Hathersage, Staveley,…
Officers investigating a burglary at a house in Pinxton are releasing pictures of some of the stolen items in a bid to trace them. Some time between 3.30pm on Friday 11 June and 1pm the next day, a burglar broke into a house in St Helen’s Avenue. They took several…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…