It is with deep sadness that we have to advise you of the death of retired Chief Superintendent Leslie (Les) Granlund,who died on 17th May 2...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 2402 Thomas Aikenhead from Reading, who died on the 12th May 2012 aged 88 years. ...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, Jeffery Charles Leng, age 64 years. Mr Leng retire...

We are no longer taking names for the event this weekend.  Unfortunately we have to draw the line somewhere and would hate for people to att...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of Margaret MAUGHAN (nee Shield) of Whitesmocks, Durham, who died on May 2. Margar...

AN INCREASING number of insurance companies are refusing to insure drivers who have been caught using a mobile phone at the wheel. Accordi...

Spring 2012 edition of Copper Plate can be viewed by clicking on the image. You can view older editions of Copper Plate by clicking on the m...

Retired Chief Superintendent, Robin Trounson has put into print the story of his three-year secondment to the Middle East. Robin, who served...

Email received via NARPO HQ from Alice Fisher of the British Legion : Each year, in early November some 30,000 Legion volunteers take to...

It is with the deepest sadness and regret that we have to advise you of the death of retired colleague, Inspector Michael E Flanagan who die...

The 3rd Retirees Reunion and Social Afternoon Spectacular - Sunday 20th May, 2012 Durham Constabulary H.Q.  Aykley Heads, Durham. 1.30pm to ...

Can anyone help out one of our readers, Gavin Bake, who is trying to locate photographs of the old Police station in Bishop Auckland, which ...

Chairman Alan Watson has once again been hard at work over the past few months putting together the latest edition of the Durham Peeler. Cl...

Dear All, Any member adversely affected by the use of the Home Office Circular and Guidance upon reaching 65 years or over should be recei...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 576 Keith Rochester from Durham,who died on the 10/03/2012 aged 78 years. Mr Roc...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of retired PC 1232 Neil Donald Driver 65 years who died on 1st March, 2012 in Jame...

It is with deep regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Staff colleague, John Moore,  who died 7th March 2012 in ...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of retired PC 712 Henry (Harry) Wise, who died at Aberdeen on the 28/02/2012 aged 71 y...

On the 9th September 2011 we posted an article in relation to an E-Petition in relation the the RPI to CPI change : http://www.durhamnarpo.c...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of retired Detective Constable 1154 William Anthony (Tony) Kennedy, who died on th...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 951 Arthur Oldfield from Bishop Auckland, who died on the 21/02/2012 aged 77 year...

We have an idea that this is probably Bishop Auckland or Castle Eden football team – year unknown. Can anyone shine any facts on this qua...

Government Inspection Durham Constabulary H.Q. 1974 (Traffic Patrols North) Fred Purser; Norman Lee; Derek Sayers; Jack Blair; George Robso...

Many Thanks to Dick Barton of Northumbria for forwarding this picture from his Cadet Training days in Durham in the early 70’s. The Five C...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer Mr Arthur Stanley Terrington died on 7th February 2012...

Click on the image or the link below to sign this petition : The Air Ambulance Service is forced to meet rising fuel prices year on year i...

  Corner (Trainer); McCrae; Argyle; Myles Beautyman; Harry Bennett; McCormack; Ted Scott (Manager) Bell; Harry Lockerbie; Tommy Nevins; B...

Back row:  Jack Fidiam; Eddy Bell; Billy Watt; Keith Maddison; Ivor Heard; Terry O’Connor; Barry Bell;  ?..... (G/head). Front row:  Bobb...

Back row: Jack Fidiam; Jim Connolly; Barry Bell; John Wilson (S/land); B. Bowmaker (S’land); Eddy Bell; Terry O’Connor; Charlie Moore. Fr....

Back row: ? Gregory; “Pop” Pedley; Joe Hepplewhite; Benny Wright; Frank Allen; Miles Beautyman; Ted Scott; Bob Scott; Bill Tempest. Front  ...

The following message is circulated on behalf of the Police Treatment Centres : Due to the current long waiting list at Harrogate anyone wh...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired officer ex-PC Edward SIMPSON of Richmond, North Yorkshire who died on Sunday 29...

Date for your Diary……. Monday 19 th March at 1930hrs The Annual General Meeting of Durham NARPO, with guest speakers from Force Exe...

Please book early! The 3rd Retirees Reunion and Social Afternoon Spectacular - Sunday 20th May, 2012 Durham Constabulary H.Q.  Aykley Heads...

Love the fresh air? Enjoy being in the countryside and pulling on your boots to discover just what you have on your doorstep? Ramblers have...

This correspondence was received from NARPO Head Office and relates to members with AXA Travel Insurance obtained through NARPO ”Dear Collea...

The next meeting of NARPO (Durham Branch) will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 16th January at Durham Indoor Bowling Centre. Light buffet after...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Inspector Leslie(Les) Fawell of Arcadia Avenue, Chester-le-Street who died on 8th Janua...

January 2012 edition of Copper Plate) can be viewed by clicking on the image. You can view older editions of Copper Plate by clicking on t...

It is with regret that we announce the death of former Chief Inspector Donald Bainbridge who died on 25 th   December 2011 aged 82 years.  ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Superintendent Derek Harrison, MBE, who died on 22 nd December 2011 aged 84 years in ...

Yes it is that time of year already and our second Christmas providing you with update information, topics and photographs. We are delighte...

NARPO will be issuing a new style membership card to all existing and future members in early January 2012. The National Executive Committee...

Many Thanks to Ray Dinning for forwarding us information in relation to the Federation JBB Appeal against the adoption of CPI instead of the...

Any body help out with this one ?? We received a query from a Uri Smus from Israel, who has been reviewing articles from a collection of m...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired officer ex-Sergeant 142 William D. HENDERSON who died on Sunday 27th November 2011 a...

NARPO House, 38 Bond Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2QP Tel: 01924.362166    Fax: 01924 372088 BRANCH CIRCULAR 37/11 To: All Bran...

Computers can ‘drive us up the walls’ at times, and we have had a few enquiries from people who are struggling to put a comment to an articl...

Request from TV production company: “Here at Topical Television was are in production on a series called 'Crime and Punishment'   ...

Two more from the Murphy ‘locker’. Hardwick House 1972 Back Row :  Dave Armstrong (N’bria) Brian Rowley (N’bria) Geoff Rumford (Dur) C...

Durham NARPO committee meet tonight at Bishop Auckland Hospital Club, Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland   (Click HERE for directions) Meeting s...

One from Karen Nicholson….. Picture shows Karen and Kath Philips with a bunch of male cadets before they went off hiking in Skye where Karen...

Back : WPC Karen Nicholson, PC George Nixon, PC Alan Goad, Sgt John Smith, Sgt Dave Cromarty, Sgt Ray Clish Front : PC Ronnie Lambert, Sgt...

Durham Police Cadets Rugby Team 1974 - Winners of the County Colts Cup Back : ?,Brian Gibson, Colin Crathorne,Keith Lowery, Pop Robson...

Front Row : L to R : PC Alan Goad, Sgt Ray Clish, WPC Karen Nicholson, PC George Nixon, Pc Ronnie Lambert, PC Derek Hall, Sgt Frank Picker...

Paul Murphy has kindly sent us these pictures of his dad, Sgt Jock Murphy, taken in the 50’s / 60’s We’ll put the pictures on individually...

Paul Murphy has kindly sent us these pictures of his dad, Sgt Jock Murphy, taken in the 50’s / 60’s We’ll put the pictures on individually...

Paul Murphy has kindly sent us these pictures of his dad, Sgt Jock Murphy, taken in the 50’s / 60’s We’ll put the pictures on individually...

Paul Murphy has kindly sent us these pictures of his dad, Sgt Jock Murphy, taken in the 50’s / 60’s We’ll put the pictures on individually...

Paul Murphy has kindly sent us these pictures of his dad, Sgt Jock Murphy, taken in the 50’s / 60’s We’ll put the pictures on individually ...

Paul Murphy has kindly sent us these pictures of his dad, Sgt Jock Murphy, taken in the 50’s / 60’s We’ll put the pictures on individually...