LABOUR'S Ron Hogg has won the election to become Durham's police and crime commissioner. Ron Hogg won with 36,171 votes, beating ind...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Insp. 399 Richard Reynolds Brown, who died on the 11th November, aged 82 years. His...

P.C. 981 Sydney Bell. West Hartlepool. I am in possession of this and several other photographs of P.C. Sydney Bell but to my chagrined I ca...

"They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sergeant 186 John Waller, who died on the 6th November, aged 96 years. He leaves a ...

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...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Inspector George Moses, who died on the 4th November 2012, aged 86 years. He...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Officer 782, Neil Hall who died on the 4th November 2012 aged 80 years. He le...

The next meeting of NARPO (Durham Branch) will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 12 th November at Bishop Auckland Hospital Club. Light buffet af...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Superintendent, Joseph John Veitch, who died on the 5th November, aged 95 years. He...

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer -  PW 65 Jean M PECK. Jean died unexpectedly i...

Ron Hogg  has taken the trouble to make direct contact with NARPO and shown commitment by furnishing details of his stance on the new post o...

Dear Colleague’s, It was with a great sense of personal regret that I retired from the Police Service, just over 4 years ago, after 30 years...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Officer 1193, Brian Stabler who died on the 20th October aged 70 years. He le...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Insp. Victor George Errington who died on 10 th October 2012 aged 71 years. Mr E...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Chief Constable Eldred Boothby QPM who died on 11th October 2012 aged 83 years. Mr ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Police Officer, PC 856 James Edwin Duff, who sadly passed away on the 3rd October 20...

Summer 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...

Chief's retirement message.. In his last few weeks as a serving police officer, Chief Constable Jon Stoddart has spoken of his plans to ...

Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Pity Me. Friday, 9 th November 2012 12 Noon for 1pm. Cost : £15:25 ***************************** You are cordi...

Are you a retired police officer, or about to retire? Are you interested in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young peo...

The next meeting of NARPO (Durham Branch) will be held at 7.30pm on Monday 3 rd September at Durham Indoor Bowling Centre. Light buffet aft...

It is with regret that we announce the death of Superintendent 173 John William Perks, better known as Jack, who died on the 20th August age...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Chief Superintendent 606 Tom Coates who died on the 13th August 2012, aged 83 years....

Most of the ‘BikeWise Team’ will be heading south on two wheels tomorrow to help Police the Olympic Games…… The team will be performing ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired former Inspector Gerard RODGERS aged 65 years. Mr Rogers retired from Durham Constab...

It is with deep sadness and regret that we have to notify colleagues of the sudden and unexpected death of serving Special Constable 3203 A...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of retired PC 463 Charles Cyril Nicholson, who died on the 26th June 2012, aged 8...

That’s the date for your diary – the 18th annual BikeWise event at the Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO READ WHATS O...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 1309 William Ward from Seaham, who died on the 05/06/12 aged 79 years. Mr Ward re...

Thanks to the enthusiastic co-operation of Chief Constable Jon Stoddart, his Executive Officers, Strategic Planning personnel and our Durham...

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...