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New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel

Researchers have issued bespoke advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) after finding that common guidance for tackling tiredness behind the wheel may not be the most effective approach for people with the condition. Driver sleepiness contributes to a substantial proportion of road crashes. Drivers who begin to feel drowsy are often advised to stop, have a caffeinated drink and take a 15-minute nap – a combination known as a "caffeine nap". It is designed to allow caffeine to […]

27 August 2026 12

Borough Wide

Derbyshire prepares to open ‘Best Start In Life’ family hub in Cotmanhay

Families in Cotmanhay will soon begin to see changes at their local Children's Centre as they prepare to become the first Best Start Family Hubs in Derbyshire, with further hubs opening across the county in the future, as part of Derbyshire County Council's Best Start in Life (BSiL) programme. Over the coming months, along with a site in Birdholme, Cotmanhay Children's Centre will begin their transition to become Best Start Family Hubs, with work taking place to bring the new […]

10 August 2026 50

Borough Wide

More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Derbyshire Police officers are continuing to stop e-scooter riders and seize their vehicles after they have been seen being used illegally, as highlighted in a video featuring two recent stops made by the force's bikes team. In the video, both e-scooter riders were using the vehicles illegally and riders attempted to evade police but were eventually stopped with both e-scooters being seized and destroyed. More than 850 e-scooters have been seized since a new approach began in November 2024. Alongside […]

2 July 2026 41

Community Notices

Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what heatwaves mean for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 35°C. To help explain what the law says about working in the heat, health and safety experts from High Speed Training have examined how heatwaves impact workers, as well as providing advice for how employers should look after their employees in the hot weather. Working in a […]

22 June 2026 29

Knives handed in during amnesty collections in Long Eaton in May 2026. (Credit: Long Eaton SNT)

Borough Wide

Erewash Police Officers focus on knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre

The week commencing 18th May 2026 has seen an intensification of Derbyshire Constabulary's knife crime initiative called 'Operation Sceptre', with a range of activities being carried out in and around Erewash. In addition to a year-round focus on knife crime and educating young people around the dangers of carrying a knife, Safer Neighbourhood Officers have had a presence in the community, hosting street meets, pop-up stands and carrying out knife sweeps of local parks. Officers have also been visiting local […]

20 May 2026 33

Advice

New advice for drivers with obstructive sleep apnoea on managing tiredness behind the wheel

Derbyshire prepares to open ‘Best Start In Life’ family hub in Cotmanhay

More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what heatwaves mean for the workplace

Erewash Police Officers focus on knife crime as part of Operation Sceptre

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