A shocking series of thugs, motorists and sex offenders from across Derbyshire were brought to justice during the year and here are some of those which stood out in 2018.
Some of the latest Derbyshire-linked offenders to be jailed during recent weeks following crown court hearings - including sex offenders and thugs - are highlighted below.
British Transport Police has launched an investigation after a train was held at Ilkeston railway station on Saturday night, December 16, following a suspected “large fight” on board.
The Met Office has forecast a cold morning for today, Sunday, December 17, across Derbyshire and the East Midlands with possible outbreaks of rain during the day.
Police officers investigating an allegation of a second sexual assault in Ilkeston are satisfied that the incident is not as it has been reported on social media.
The Met Office has forecast a frosty, sunny start to today, Saturday, December 16, across Derbyshire and the East Midlands, with the odd shower expected throughout the day.