Figures show compensation claims against Derbyshire Constabulary have risen by 60 per cent in the last year – with the force paying out over £334,000 in settlements.

An online Chesterfield video showing a German Shepherd dog appearing to be violently abused by a male on a town street is being investigated by police.

A spokesperson for Matlock Farm Park said: “Our staff have been tirelessly clearing paths and public areas from snow and ice, ...