New Derby mayor makes knife crime top priority after friend's death

Councillor Ajit Atwal is on a mission to improve public safety in Derby
Two men with baby in car stopped by police as cash and drugs discovered

Officers discovered drugs, cash and mobile phones after a thorough search
Famously strict brewery shuts 900-year-old Abbey pub after rules broken

The much-loved, Grade II-listed pub reopened in September after five years closed
Famously strict brewery shuts historic Abbey pub after rules broken

The much-loved, Grade II-listed pub reopened in September after five years closed
Officer appeals to community's intelligence in tackling Derbyshire's knife crimes

Operation Sceptre is shining light on the force’s work around knife crimes this week.
'Knife crime in Derby can only be tackled with your help' – officer's message after spate of stabbings

Operation Sceptre is shining light on the force’s work around knife crimes this week.
People's Postcode Lottery results: Full list of winning streets from May 17 to May 21, 2025

Thousands of pounds are dished out to lucky winners each day
Conman pretended to be police officer to steal £50,000 of cash and jewellery

Nine victims have come forward who fell for ‘a complex web of lies’
BBC's Springwatch 2025 will be filmed from beautiful Peak District landmark

The show will feature wildlife never seen on the programme before in its 20-year history
Two-year Alan Graves investigation blasted as 'waste of time and money'

But Derby City Council says the incurred costs have been justified