Long Eaton

A recent shock government-backed amendment to the Renters Rights Bill – to withdraw any provision for a landlord to require pet damage insurance – has been denounced as “ill-thought out” and “a betrayal of tenants and pets” by leading Long Eaton-based pets in lets campaign group AdvoCATS.

A County Councillor representing Long Eaton South has publicly condemned planned cuts to adult education services by the party she is a member and representative of.

A deadline is fast approaching for landlords of town centre eyesores, which follows on from warnings issued by the borough council last month.

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man in connection with a burglary in Long Eaton.

The potential closure of adult training centres across Derbyshire could “strangle communities” and “hamper growth”, it is feared.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has challenged the Deputy Prime Minister about what he described as "the appalling state of maths education in England" and in doing so, took the opportunity to poke fun at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

A free weekly event in Erewash that has helped hundreds to get fit celebrates its tenth birthday this month – after being featured on TV.

A scheme that has helped pay for the frontages of new shops opening in Erewash is being expanded – as the borough council continues to smarten up local high streets.

Officials working for CrossCountry have warned rail passengers to expect short-notice cancellations on its services from Monday 9th June 2025 until Saturday 25th October 2025 due to planned industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).

From Friday 6th June, one thousand passengers across the East Midlands will have a chance to volunteer to take part in a new digital ticketing trial.

The East Midlands’ Mayor has played down the potential cost issues of building a tram link between Derby and Nottingham.

The new Mayor of Erewash, Harry Atkinson, kicked off the demolition of a notorious eyesore in the borough – by grabbing a sledgehammer himself as crews set to work on a derelict cinema.

A showcase Erewash Borough Council project to turn a complex of historic stables into a smart new hub for businesses is almost complete – with firms already able to check out the office and studio spaces on line.

Erewash high streets are about to look a lot smarter – as the borough council launches a blitz on scruffy-looking shops.

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People who fall victim to cardiac arrests have a better chance of survival – thanks to a new network of defibrillators installed across Erewash by the borough council.

Just a matter of days after NatWest announced plans to close its Market Place, Long Eaton branch at the end of May 2025, local residents have been confronted with another bank announcing plans to close a branch - also in the Market Place - in the town.

A local school pupil is taking to local radio as part of a school project.

A borough council war on pollution across Erewash means residents are now able to get real time info on the quality of the very air they breathe.

Long Eaton Police Officers have taken to social media to issue a reminder as to how e-scooters can and cannot be used.

The next Simone Biles could come from Erewash – as the borough council backs a mission to find Olympic gymnasts of the future.

Dusk falls on a summer’s day – in magical images that capture how a much-loved Erewash park has been transformed after dark by new lighting.

Market days in Erewash are getting a boost from the borough council – with the launch of a new campaign to tempt shoppers to our town centres.

Guidance has been issued by Long Eaton Police Officers after receiving approaches by several people regarding suspicious callers offering to sell goods door to door in the area.

Both MPs elected to seats covering the Erewash borough in the July 4th General Election have, along with a number of other Derbyshire MPs, co-signed a letter to the County Council Leader to protest and appeal against plans to close care homes and day centres.

A man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault in Long Eaton.

The 12 year recipient of a letter from the King saluting his efforts to help save the planet has received fresh praise out of the blue – this time from his idol Sir David Attenborough.

A councillor with connections to Erewash has become the first member of the Sikh community to be appointed to the position of Vice Civic Chairman at Derbyshire County Council.

Two Long Eaton schools are to receive a share of almost £5 million as part of a wider investment by Derbyshire County Council to provide additional places for children and young people with special and complex needs across the county.

A new report has revealed that a £2.8m boost for Erewash clinched by the borough council from central government is putting the borough on the map as it improves the lives of residents.

A relieved DIY fan has been reunited with his precious power tools after he hid them in his wheelie bin while he took a break – forgetting it was collection day.