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Metal thefts have fallen in Derbyshire

There are plans to spend an extra 拢20m on Staffordshire's roads and pavements

There are plans to spend an extra 拢20m on Staffordshire's roads and pavements, over two years, from April. It comes after residents told the council it should prioritise road maintenance and deal with potholes.

Metal is in high demand across the country but in Derbyshire, police say the number of metal thefts has fallen since an operation to tackle it started.

In November there were 160 incidents and so far this month there have been 60. More than 60 people have been arrested.

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  • Tue 24 Jan 2012 16:00

World War One At Home

Discover incredible stories about life in Derby during WW1

World War One At Home

Discover incredible stories about life in Derby during WW1