Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live

These are the main stories we're covering this morning.

• Dramatic drop in police call-outs after crack house closure in Matlock
• Beaver fur 200-year-old top hat up for auction after being found in Derbyshire farmhouse
• And Rams closing in on signature of Reading striker

Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live

We're talking about the impact the closure of a so-called 'crack house' has had on the local area in Matlock.

Police say the premises on Upper Greenhill Gardens had become a magnet for crime before it was shut under laws introduced in 2014.

PC Dave Naylor, of Matlock's neighbourhood policing team, says the area's significantly quieter now it's been boarded up.

Image source, Derbyshire Police

He said: "Prior to this closure it was every other day we were here and that's no exaggeration, be it from anti-social behaviour to other fights, not specifically directly at this premises, but in the close vicinity. Since we've had the closure we haven't had a call for service to this street."

Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live

One of the stories we'll be focusing on today concerns the closure of a so-called 'crack house' in Matlock, which police say has led to a dramatic fall in the number of calls to the local force.

It's the first time laws introduced in 2014 have been used in the area.

The address in Upper Greenhill Gardens had become a magnet for crime and anti-social behaviour.  

Owen Bradley
BBC Radio Derby Sport

Derby County are expected to complete the signing of Reading striker Nick Blackman today, with the deal believed to be worth £2.5m.

Image source, Getty Images

The 26-year-old, who is set to agree a three-and-a-half year deal, is the Royals' top scorer this season with 13 goals.

Sara Blizzard
BBC Weather

Any lingering mist or fog around this morning will slowly clear and there will be some bright spells today as well as a few showers.

Winds will be light and temperatures will be slightly above average for the time of year with highs of 8C (46F).

BBC Travel

A two-vehicle accident is partially blocking the A38 northbound between Clay Mills and Willington.

Euan Duncan
BBC Local Live

The Rams are set to sign a striker today to boost their promotion challenge today.

We'll bring you more on that along with the rest of today's news, sport, travel and weather for Derbyshire and East Staffordshire. 

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