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Derbyshire drink driver told police they'd 'ruined her night' as they arrested her

A motorist caught careering round Derbyshire while over twice the legal limit told police they’d ‘ruined her night’ as they arrested her.

Crime

Police baffled by mysterious deer skin left on fence in High Peak

Derbyshire’s Rural Crime team have been left scratching their heads after a mysterious deer skin was left hanging from a fence post.

People

On the California-Oregon border, October 2019.

Brave Derbyshire woman racks up FIVE MILLION steps walking from Mexico to Canada

A brave Derbyshire woman has racked up five MILLION steps walking across the entire length of America from Mexico to Canada.

People

The increase in self harmers being admitted to Derbyshire hospitals has been described as worrying by a chief at mental health charity Mind.

Self-harm admissions to Derbyshire hospitals reach a five-year high

Hospital admissions for self-harm hit a five-year high in Derbyshire last year, new figures show.

People

Derbyshire Police: Force numbers boosted by 19 new PCSOs

Nineteen new Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have completed their five-week training programme and will now heading out to work with local communities across Derbyshire.

Crime

Recent flooding in Derbyshire has been caused by climate change, say the pension fund campaigners.

Campaigners urge Derbyshire Pension Fund to be more climate-friendly and drop fossil-fuel investments

Campaigners across Derbyshire have joined a global rallying call to switch pension funds from polluting fossil-fuel companies to climate-friendly investments.

News

One of the houses on the Hurst Farm Estate that was closed by a court order in December because of illegal drugs activity.

Police target crime hotspot in Matlock to help residents

Targeting crime and anti-social behaviour was the focus of a ‘beat sweep’ by police in the Hurst Farm area of Matlock.

Crime

The flooding in Hornsbridge in Chesterfield - pic Derby Roads Policing Unit

Storm Denis: Road closures in Derbyshire as bad weather persists

Twenty roads across the county are shut as Storm Denis continues.

Weather

Storm Denis: Emergency 999 calls to Derbyshire's fire service up 300%

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people only to call 999 in a emergency after overnight calls were up by 300% as Storm Denis continues to batters the region.

Weather

Storm Denis: Homes and businesses could be flooded as East Midlands continues to be battered by weather bomb

The Met Office has issued a two yellow weather warnings for dangerous wind and rain today as Storm Denis continues to wreak havoc across the East Midlands where it is predicted gales will reach 43mph in some areas of the region.

Weather

Storm Dennis is expected to hit South Yorkshire and Derbyshire with rain and strong winds.

South Yorkshire and Derbyshire residents brace themselves for Storm Dennis

The Met Office has forecast a wet and windy day across South Yorkshire and Derbyshire as Storm Dennis is due to hit the region.

Weather

Storm Dennis: ‘Dangerous’ winds spark Met Office weather warnings for Derbyshire THIS WEEKEND

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind as Derbyshire braces itself for Storm Dennis this weekend.

Weather

LIVE: Snake Pass ‘not passable’ and roads closed as snow hits Derbyshire

Snow and ice is causing treacherous conditions for motorists in Derbyshire this morning as wintry weather sweeps across the region.

Traffic and Travel

Storm Ciara: 11 of the most shocking photos of the damage left in its wake

Storm Ciara is battering the UK, causing travel disruption and flooding in its wake.

Weather

Met Office issues yellow warning for snow and ice.

Heavy snow to hit Derbyshire TODAY: Hour-by-hour forecast as Met Office issues warning

A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in force for the Derbyshire area.

Weather

Weather report: Snow and ice warning for Derbyshire this week

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice for the Derbyshire area on Monday.

Weather

STORM CIARA LIVE: Latest updates as worst storm in seven years batters Derbyshire

Storm Ciara is forecast to hit the UK today, the worst storm to hit the country in seven years.

Weather

Derbyshire County Council leader Barry Lewis.

This is how much more you will be paying after Derbyshire County Council agreed council tax rise

Derbyshire County Council is to raise council tax but insists the increase is the lowest in five years.

People

These are the baby names that are most likely to make your child famous

These are the baby names most likely to make your child famous

Choosing a name for your child can be a huge decision, because it’s going to be with them for the rest of their lives - so why not give them a name that could set them up for success?

People

Council tax rise will provide essential funds for the police

Protecting our frontline remains a top priority in 2020-21. We head into another financial year in a sound position where we can continue to invest in neighbourhood policing as well as give our officers and staff the technical support they need to do a good job.

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