It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 335 John George Baker, who is better known as Joe Baker from Durham, who died on ...

One from the secretary (Barry Crawford) Hi All, Please see below message from Disability Alliance, of which we are members. I would be gr...

Social Afternoon Sunday, 12th June, 2011 at H.Q. Aykley Heads, Durham Last year, thanks to the combined efforts of Durham Constabulary Execu...

It is with regret that we have to have to advise colleagues of the death of former PC 977 Paul D Tulloch who died on 7th June aged 52 years....

An email came through to Alan Watson asking for information with regards to the above photo and in particular if anybody has contact with ...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Ex PC 981 Alan Charles Thompson aged 58 years who died on 12th June 2011. Alan left ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 23 Hugh Geddes from Belmont, Durham, who died on the 04/06/2011 aged 84 years. ...

Durham Constabulary “Retirees Reunion” &  Social Afternoon Durham Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads Sunday, 12 th June, 2011 comme...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 611 Margaret Anderson from Croxdale, who died on the 18th May aged 78 years. Ma...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a former police staff colleague, Olive I Patterson, who sadly died on 4th May 2...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of Ernest George MILLER , retired Police Superintendent of Northumbria Police, who...

The attached offer was given to the Police Federations and Narpo last year and was well received by your members.  We are continuing with ...

We have been notified of death of a former Durham officer who transferred to Northumbria in 1974 with the boundary changes. Mr George Prou...

ACC John Wright O.B.E. Durham County Constabulary 1942  to retirement 5 th September, 1953 ( Died 9 days after retirement) Most decor...

A couple of photo’s of PC 1506 Barry Purdy Simpson Barry joined  Durham County Constabulary in 1963 and transferred to the Mounted B...

Well - Last chance to put this one in your diary - not long to go - Monday night 7.30pm at Durham Indoor Bowling Centre .   There's ...

Retired Sgt, Norah McKay (nee Milburn) who is 83 years old, has had a serious stroke - back in January. Norah is paralysed down her left ...

  This one came through to us from the Met Police Historical Section – they’d been told it was Notting Hill in London… but thought it...

CopperPlate, Durham Constabulary’s official newspaper, has become a victim of the force’s need to tighten it’s purse strings and the la...

Building on the success of our first all new ‘Reunion Party in June, last year, we are delighted to extend an invitation to : ALL  Re...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-Sgt 1155 William ELLEN of Consett who died on 20th March 2011 aged 68 years. Mr Ellen lea...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired police officer James Edward Robinson from Newcastle, who died on the 8/03/2011 aged ...

Frank Hewison, one of Durham's previous 'County Mounties' is retiring again, this time from his 30+ Police Officers job up ‘the ...

INFLATION FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 ANNOUNCED The latest inflation figures have just been released and the CPI stands at 3.1% whilst the ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Sgt 657 William Weddle who died on 5th March 2011 aged 70 years. Mr Weddle leaves a wido...

Date for your Diary……. Monday 28th March at 1930hrs The Annual General Meeting of Durham NARPO, with guest speakers from Force Execut...

Durham Indoor Bowling Club,Pity me. Sunday 8th May 2011. 12 noon for 1pm. Cost £15:00 ************************************ You are cordially...

A couple of pictures sent in by Mike Chambers of cadet days approx 1956…. (See comment below from Bill Shanks - Confirmed as 1954)   Photo...

Sgt Joe Spencer holding the cup. F.A Cup in Jarrow Police Yard. Kept for safety before the match Showing John Parish, Tommy Douthwaite ...

Middle Row – extreme left, the Nattrass Brothers, 3rd left Cecil Crawford, 3rd. from right George Cameron, 2nd from right ? Elwood. Front R...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-P.C John Thomas PEAT  81 years; who served at B/Auckland and  died 9 th February 2011. ...

It is with deepest sadness that we have to inform colleagues of the death of Mr Dennis CLARK. Dennis passed away at St Cuthberts Hospice Du...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-P.C. 1149 David Oliver of Bishop Auckland who died on 17th February 2011 aged 88 years. M...

This message came from the Durham Police welfare deptartment.: "I have been asked by Jackie, the wife of the late former Chief Superint...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Sgt 190 James Elliott who died on 17th February 2011 aged 85 years. Mr Elliott leaves a ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 1291 Ernest William Bate, w ho died on the 14th February aged 76 years. Mr Bate...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 1092 Michael Carrigan Thompson, w ho died on the 15th February 2011 aged 66 years...

  Some photo’s from the ‘good old days’ - Durham Divisional Club Entertainers 1971/72 Christmas Pantomime 1971 Back row. : Dennis...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- PC 1104 Harry Middlemas who died on 19th January 2011 aged 81 years. Mr Middlemas leaves...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Chief Inspector Mr Fred Bennett from Stokesley. Who died on the 11th January 2011 a...

Durham Constabulary currently have a number of volunteers assisting at most stations in the force and it has been decided to utilise volunte...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Chief Superintendent Ian Robert IRWIN who died suddenly at home on 6th January 2011 aged...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Sgt William Parlett of Witton Gilbert, Durham.  Mr Parlett died on the 27th December 2010...

When a good bobby leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and several who have already re...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired officer Mr. James Robert (Jim) McIntosh from Catterick, North Yorkshire who died on ...

I am currently leading a Home Office project to encourage retired police officers to become involved in volunteering with organisations such...

Nutopia Television is developing a potential Channel 4 programme about the Emergency Services. We plan to explore the impact of health an...

I MPORTANT : CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING THE CHECK-OUT !! Anecdotal item from the Internet. Please note, there is no verification ...

WRITE TO YOUR MP TO URGE THEM TO SUPPORT AN EARLY DAY MOTION ABOUT THE CHANGE TO CPI EDM 1032 has now been laid and is couched in terms des...

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It is with regret that we announce the death of ex PC 1138 William Sudder.  Mr Sudder died on the 3rd November aged 80 years leaving a widow...

Well the fireworks should all be gone by now and so it’s ‘safe’ to go out again !! So, why not come along to the next meeting of Durham NAR...

PC 584 Stu Armstrong (Dog Section - Darlington), is retiring soon and will be having a retirement do at Darlington Rugby Club on Thursday 27...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Inspector John Goldsborough of Chester-le-Street, Co Durham.  Mr Goldsborough died on the...

Hello Alan, I was interested in the "Those Were The Days" section and noticed Sgt. Gordon English has departed ( Yes 18th. May, 2...

CG Annual Reunion, will be held at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Pity Me, Durham, on Thursday 9th December, 2010. 12noon for 1pm. Cost is £15....

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Chief Inspector Arthur Harness who died on the 7th October 2010 aged 89 years.  Mr Harnes...

Thousands of injured police officers are set to benefit from a balloon race with a difference; the difference being the fundraising event t...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-PC 1486 Alan LUNN of Winlaton, Gateshead, who died suddenly on 23rd September 2010 aged 7...

Chief Inspector Robert Lawson, who died on 4 September at age 80 Mr Lawson retired as Chief Inspector, Traffic in 1980

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- P.C. 1105 Albert Sydney Allen of Lanchester who died on 1st September 2010 aged 66 years...

Sorry.... This has nothing at all to do with NARPO but it is funny !! The more you watch it the more you'll laugh....

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-PC 275 Sandra Margaret Forsythe of Stockton-on-Tees. Ms Forsythe died on 20th August 2010...

  The club's 'root's' were laid down in April 2009 to record the 'antic's' of the hardy souls.... who initially...

Many Thanks to Arthur Proud for sending a couple of photo’s that might just put a smile on one or two faces…… The 'uniform' picture...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 900 James Hunter from Durham, w ho died on the 17th August 2010 aged 83 years.  

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Sgt 16 John Robert Hutchinson of Sherburn Village, Durham.  Mr Hutchinson died on the 17t...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 54 Cecil McCrickard from Fife, who died on the 15/08/10 aged 86 years.

Castle Eden Police Division 1957 : Back row: Keith Gutteridge; ? ? Joe Carr; Bob Oliver; John George; Jack Blair; Tony?; Bill Younger; Edd...

Two picture’s from Alan Bewley – the one on the left shows Alan (approx 1979) with his Honda F1 750-4  about to escort a monster l...