Derbyshire Times news bulletin 25th March

Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley

Transcript

00:00 Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.

00:03 21 people have been arrested as part of a week-long crackdown on County Lines drug networks in Derbyshire,

00:09 that has also seen 10 vulnerable children and 14 vulnerable adults safeguarded.

00:14 Derbyshire Constabulary joined forces with police from across the country

00:18 with the aim of disrupting the activity of drug dealers and their networks

00:22 which target and exploit the most vulnerable members of society.

00:26 The week also saw a focus on prevention, with officers working to raise awareness of signs that people may see

00:33 if there's exploitation by County Lines gangs.

00:36 Suspected mamba, crack cocaine, heroin, cocaine and cannabis were seized during the week

00:42 and four knives and an imitation firearm were also taken off the streets.

00:47 There was plenty of sporting action in Chesterfield at the weekend.

00:51 Runners hit the streets of the town and Queen's Park as thousands of people took part in the Redbrick Foundation Chesterfield 10k

00:58 as well as the New Zest Chesterfield 5k Challenge and the Vizu 1k Fun Run,

01:03 helping raise money for local causes along the way.

01:06 And there were celebrations for Chesterfield FC fans after their 3-0 victory over Boreham Wood,

01:11 which saw the Spyrites win the National League title and promotion back to the Football League.

01:15 Don't miss the special promotion souvenir supplement looking back at the club's incredible season

01:20 which will feature in this week's edition of the Derbyshire Times.