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The pioneering work by Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound, has been further recognised with Big Lottery funding – enabling the charity to provide specialist support to more young people and families across the city and county.

Centrepoint, the country’s leading youth homelessness charity has predicted that almost 23,000 young people will face homelessness this winter.

A prolific shoplifter from Ilkeston has been remanded to prison for 34 weeks after appearing before Derbyshire Magistrates Court.

Emily Whight reports for Erewash Sound: Local school children have had their prayers answered as the promised snow in Erewash finally arrived.

Erewash Sound, which is run on a non-profit making basis, has been granted permission to continue broadcasting on FM until 2030.

Derby College Group (DCG) has expressed collective delight after retaining the national Quality in Careers Standard using the Career Mark approach provided by Complete Careers.

Derby’s Business Improvement Districts, Cathedral Quarter BID and St Peters Quarter BID have joined forces with the Derbyshire Business Crime Reduction Partnership, Derbyshire Constabulary, Derby City Council’s Public Protection Officers (PPOs), and other city partners this week to raise awareness of addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB).

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating an incident relating to shop thefts.

The achievements and work of two Erewash Sound members have been recognised at an annual radio industry awards event.

Long Eaton Police officers have acted swiftly to enforce a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant.

Residents who are lucky enough to own a dishwasher may not know it but they are likely to be buying detergent tablets that are manufactured thanks to a world-beating Erewash firm that also helps to make millions of pills including life-saving cancer medication.

A train operator serving part of Erewash that has put men at the heart of it’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy has spoken out to mark International Men’s Day on Tuesday 19th November.

Every part of the East Midlands is set to receive funding to improve buses for passengers at a level that is unprecedented in recent years, with the region receiving £81 million Government funding overall.

Following figures published by the Office for National Statistics showed GDP grew less than economists anticipated at 0.1% in the three months until September, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction.

As National Grief Awareness Week (NGAW) approaches, a local charity based in Erewash is reaching out across the UK to speak about the unique challenges of grief. Taking place from 2nd-8th December 2024, the period offers a crucial opportunity to raise awareness of the profound impact of grief and the support available for those facing loss.

Derby College Group has described being "thrilled" to be recognised as Highly Commended and named Finalists in two categories at recently staged Gown Awards.

Ministers have been giving their response after Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out a three-week inspection of the Derbyshire Local Area Partnership in September.

Data published by the UK Health Security Agency recently shows that antibiotic resistant infections in 2023 surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

The partnership responsible for planning, delivering and commissioning services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Derbyshire has apologised that they are waiting too long for education and health assessments, missing school, having to wait for specialist health support and for poor communication with their parents.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has launched a new fund to support her plans to build a safer, stronger and more inclusive Derbyshire.

East Midlands Chamber has been ranked at number 20 in the Top 25 Best Companies to Work For in the Businesses Service Sector, having moved up four places since 2023.

New research commissioned by the Rail Delivery Group with WPI Economics, reveals that the rail industry generated £750m in economic, environmental, and social benefits to East Midlands over the past year, with rail customers contributing £2.1bn through spending in local communities.

Derbyshire library service users are being encouraged to check their membership details are up to date before the introduction of a new system in the new year.

Community groups across Derbyshire are being invited to apply for funding to set up ‘warm and welcoming spaces’ to help local residents this winter.

An Erewash Sound presenter is to co-host the grand final of a regional talent competition.

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry - which runs services through Long Eaton Railway Station - has announced the release of a second tranche of funding from its new Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF).

A thrilling new fun zone for children has been officially opened by Erewash Borough Council’s young deputy mayor – who wore his chain of office as he insisted on sliding down its giant corkscrew tube.

Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary are to hold another toy run in aid of charity with the route beginning in Erewash.

People across Derby and Derbyshire are being invited to have their say over the way fertility treatments are provided in the East Midlands.

With unemployment in the region among over 16’s having risen from 4.4% to 4.6%, East Midlands Chamber is urging political leaders to mitigate higher employment costs faced by businesses following the Autumn Budget.

Derbyshire pensioners on a low income are being advised that they could miss out on this year’s winter fuel payment if they don’t act fast and find out if they qualify for Pension Credit.

Further help is available from Derbyshire County Council and the UK Government for some of the most rural parts of the county in accessing high speed broadband.

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Actor Stephen Fry is encouraging people to take 32 seconds to download BanktheFood, a free app that helps ensure food banks get what they need in the run-up to Christmas and beyond.

Erewash Sound has teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to a jackpot of £25,000 by playing for just as little as £1 per week.

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A £1,000 reward is being offered after a series of knifepoint robberies in the south of the county including one carried out in the Erewash borough.

A plain clothes Officer from the Erewash Crime Action Group out on patrol has been forced to give chase after seeing two males acting suspiciously in Ilkeston.

Following the Bank of England’s decision to lower the interest rate by 0.25 to 4.75%, a spokesperson for the East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction. The reduced rate is the second cut this year.

The Erewash MP has issued a statement in response to recently announced plans to close care homes in the borough.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has presented her blueprint for protecting the public and building safer and more inclusive communities over the next four years.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has partnered with Derbyshire County Council to unveil the latest fire engine to be wrapped in support of a community cause.

As winter approaches, Royal Voluntary Service is urging the public to make use of telephone support services to counter the profound impact of isolation on health and wellbeing.

A recent survey has shown that millions of workers admit that hearing difficulties are affecting their job performance.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding parents to help prevent the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses across the East Midlands as children return to their classrooms after the half term break.

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Derbyshire Police have issued a reminder on how people can stay safe and adhere to the law.

Erewash Borough Council has allocated £25,000 to support local warm hubs.

Erewash Labour has expressed being 'thrilled' that food stalls will now be permitted to operate year-round on Ilkeston Market Place, a decision, it said reflects the vibrant community spirit and economic growth of the town.

Two CCTV still have been released by Derbyshire Police officials after an incident relating to theft from a shop in Ilkeston.

Police officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood team are investigating an incident relating to shop thefts from the Tesco supermarket on Rutland Street in the town.

An annual “Oscars” event to salute local heroes who get residents involved in sport and other kinds of physical activity will again be held in Erewash – and the borough council is inviting people to nominate who should win.

An Erewash-based entertainment, sport and leisure venue has been included in a shortlist for a Derbyshire-wide award and may also receive wider national acclaim with any success.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has announced her plans to appoint a Deputy PCC to support the delivery of her Police and Crime Plan.

New analysis shows that area around junction 28 of the M1 has amongst the highest level of transport-related social exclusion in England.

The future of a local bus service is secure again thanks to Derbyshire County Council, after the current operator said it was due to cease trading.

New research from Farmhouse Inns shows that almost half (43%) of those aged 65 and over living in in Erewash feel lonely up to five times a week, showing just how crucial regular family connections are, especially as the colder, darker months approach.

The Nottingham Arena has been at the centre of developing a green guide to help all 23 major UK Arenas become more sustainable.

Millions of people will enjoy better bus services as the Government invests over £1 billion to protect vital bus routes and cap bus fares, particularly in rural communities and towns where there is a heavy reliance on buses.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating an incident relating to shop theft from Tesco on Rutland Street in Ilkeston which took place on Wednesday the 2nd October at around 9:00pm.

The oldest World War Two veteran in the UK will be honoured on his 110th birthday by adorning the side of a canal with poppies.

A local woman who began her business as an on line Video channel is preparing to launch her second book.

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Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.

Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is calling on Network Rail to work with the industry as a whole to improve train punctuality and reliability for passengers and freight across its Eastern region.

The latest update from Nature’s Calendar, the Woodland Trust’s citizen science project, suggests that there have been knock-on effects of heavy rainfall earlier in the year.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has praised the success of targeted enforcement patrols to reduce anti-social behaviour after new figures revealed incidents had fallen 20% in 12 months.

As autumn is well and truly in full swing now, influenza (flu), coughs and colds are likely hitting households across the UK.

Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public to locate immediate relatives of a man who died in West Hallam.

Five people have been arrested in Derbyshire as part of a national campaign focusing on young motorists and the ‘fatal four’ – factors which are most often linked to serious injury or death on our roads.

A man has been charged with drug offences and assaulting a police officer after a warrant was carried out at a home in Sawley, near Long Eaton.

Derby College Group has developed a strategic partnership with a heating product manufacturer to take a proactive approach to how heating apprenticeship training is designed and implemented in the UK, and to help provide the skills needed to support the decarbonisation of heat.

Fake QR codes used by scammers have been spotted on pay and display machines in Derbyshire, prompting a warning to motorists not to fall for the fake payment method.

A series of videos created by a market research company on the lives of customers at housing association Futures Housing Group, has been shortlisted for a national award.

A concerning number of adults in East Midlands risk leaving grieving loved ones without access to cherished memories and vital information by neglecting to plan for their digital legacy, a new survey by Will Aid shows.

Shining stars of the East Midlands’ vibrant tourism industry will be celebrated at a prestigious joint awards ceremony hosted by Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands, next spring.

A call is going out from Derbyshire County Council to Derbyshire farmers, landowners and land managers to help shape plans to protect and prioritise nature in Derby and Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Police are sharing feedback received by the Immediate Justice scheme, as it continues to prevent anti-social behaviour by helping offenders to think about their actions.

Three next-door neighbours in a quiet Erewash cul-de-sac are planning a ‘big, big street party’ after pocketing a share of a £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize.

People across Derby and Derbyshire are being invited to have their say over services that help with recovery from a stroke.

A borough councillor has taken to social media to update Borrowash residents on the future of land known locally as 'Harrington Green'.

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have issued an appeal after receiving a report that a man had been assaulted in the town.

As the winter flu season sets in, a new study has revealed that over one-third (31%) of British adults have missed work this year due to seasonal illnesses such as colds or flu.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority has today opened the application process to recruit Derbyshire’s next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive.

Emily Woodgate, Lecturer of Teacher Training at Derby College Group has just had her first experience of teaching a cohort of deaf students. There were 12 students in total – all Deaf, one student with partial hearing with the aid of a cochlear implant.

People who are experiencing a mental health crisis are being urged to use services that are in place to support them.

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

A £1,000 reward has been offered as Police officers continue with a search for a man wanted for questioning about an alleged assault.

A target by Derbyshire County Council to support the planting of a million trees across the county by 2030 keeps getting closer.

Ilkeston Police officers have released images of two people wanted for questioning in relation to shop thefts in the town.

The latest Director of Public Health Annual Report, published by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on the work being carried out across the county to go further and faster in reducing the harms caused by smoking, to save lives and create a smoke free future for the next generation.

Thousands of residents in Derbyshire have used their voice to set the future direction of policing across the county.

Derbyshire Police officers have made communities safer with more than 9,000 hours of extra patrols across the county in the last year.

Two shoplifters recently identified via Police social media posts have been arrested and charged for their crimes.

Police officers are appealing for information after a report of sexual assault in the Long Eaton area.

Former BBC Radio Derby presenter Sally Pepper is joining forces with Erewash Sound to add her new podcast, ‘Truly, Madly, Derby’ to the station’s weekly schedule. Sally’s aim of this hour-long programme is to put Derby and Derbyshire on the map.

A new survey conducted by Will Aid, the national Will-writing campaign, has revealed an alarming gap in the public’s understanding about inheritance laws affecting cohabiting couples.

An impressive 98.6 per cent of food businesses across Erewash were rated at least three or higher on the hygiene scale in the past year – following the work of borough council inspectors.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services, following a successful trial.

The Chief Executive of Healthwatch Derbyshire has expressed concern about the state of community pharmacies across the county.

Police officers in Long Eaton are appealing for the public’s help to identify the driver of a silver car after a collision involving a child in Wilsthorpe Road in the town.

A former firefighter who paid children to send him explicit images online has been jailed.

A spokesperson for the East Midlands Chamber has described the closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station as an opportunity for the region to continue to lead on Green Growth, but added that Government support is needed.

A campaign being run by the UK Health Services Agency is seeking to offer a reminder in the East Midlands to get 'winter strong’ with vaccinations to fight off the onslaught of seasonal viruses.

Local authorities across the D2N2 region have expressed pride at the launch of a pioneering and award-winning programme led by The Fostering Network, which transforms the delivery of foster care.

A Place Partnership award of £780,000 from Arts Council England has been secured by Derbyshire County Council to support Derbyshire Makes, a major new programme of countywide cultural activity.

The Woodland Trust has opened applications for young people to win part of a £20,000 prize pot for projects tackling climate change.

An urgent safety alert aimed at parents and carers has been issued to warn of the risks that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable people.

A consultation into the causes of the Storm Babet flooding has been launched by Derbyshire County Council. In October 2023, Storm Babet caused flooding to around 1,600 properties in Derbyshire including a number in the Erewash Borough.

Borough schools are amongst ten county wide to be rewarded for encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school.

Nearly 700 Derbyshire businesses have already benefited from free support to improve their energy efficiencies and growth, thanks to a project being promoted by The East Midlands Chamber.

Changes are being introduced at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre, starting with a change to opening hours.

Derbyshire County Council is urging residents to beware of a parking charge scam currently doing the rounds.

East Midlands Chamber has called for simplification of international import rules, following news the government have postponed checks on some fruit and vegetables entering the UK by six months.

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Derbyshire Police have issued a warning to owners of cars with keyless technology of the development of devices which criminals can exploit.

An elderly Derbyshire man narrowly avoided being scammed out of thousands of pounds thanks to the help of a police officer.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has revealed that passengers seeking to use its on-board WiFi to access dating apps and websites will find themselves unable to do so.

A county councillor has taken to social media to apologise to residents of Ockbrook about the ever decreasing condition of a major and busy road through the village.

A three-month closure order has been granted on a property in Draycott after concerns about anti-social behaviour and drug related crime.

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.

Erewash residents are being warned to beware of a new phone text scam targeting car owners over council parking fines.

Derby-based Sinfonia Viva, the Orchestra of the East Midlands, has launched a series of five dementia-friendly classical music performances in Derby following the success of a fundraising campaign earlier this year.

As Summer draws to a close, Erewash Borough Council is advising residents and business owners who have previously been affected by autumn and winter flooding to check that they are properly insured – and have a personal emergency plan ready in case the worst happens.

Derbyshire Police are continuing to carry out extra patrols to tackle the issues deemed to be important to communities.

Derbyshire Police have used the arrival of the Tour of Britain road race in the county to remind both motorists and cyclists of the rules of the road.

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

A Derbyshire community group has benefitted from a £100,000 funding pot made available by regional rail operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station.

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

Detectives are appealing for CCTV and dash cam footage after a robbery in Long Eaton.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is joining the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and other fire and rescue services across the UK remembering the 72 people who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower Fire after publication of the Inquiry Phase 2 Report on Wednesday 4th September 2024.

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Ilkeston Police have shared a short video highlighting the tactics used by fraudsters about how residents can protect themselves after receiving reports of an impersonation scam carried out in the town.

Students and staff at Derby College Group (DCG) have come together to develop its latest green space at the Joseph Wright Centre (JWC). For six months, a cross-college collaborative project took place to improve the existing Urban Garden on the outdoor terrace at JWC.

All education staff in the UK are now able to claim free Allergy & Anaphylaxis training for the remainder of 2024.

The Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh has fired the starting gun on rail reform – ushering in a new era for our railways which puts passengers first.

A staggering 68% of adults in the East Midlands either don’t have a Will or have one that’s out-of-date, a national Will-writing charity has revealed.

The NHS is urging those who are eligible to start thinking about getting their winter vaccinations.

Independent councillors representing Ockbrook and Borrowash have taken to their social media page in a call for residents to give a collective 'NO' message to National Grid proposals for pylons through the two villages.

A parish council in the borough is leading a petition to gather signatures to support a proposal to counter National Grid plans to run a new pylon route through the borough.

A determined 21-year-old from Derbyshire who is battling cancer has pledged to create a sanctuary for cancer-stricken teens in one of the Midlands’ most popular beauty spots.

Derbyshire County Council is one of 48 authorities sharing in £6.6 million of funding to run free health checks in workplaces.

A Derby charity is struggling to feed families in the city after a record number of new people asked for help.

Owners of 'zombie style' knives and machetes are being given a chance to hand them in ahead of changes to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 which will make it illegal to possess them.

Derby businesses are being urged to apply for innovation and growth grants and a host of other support currently on offer under the Derby Accelerator project.

Ockbrook & Borrowash Parish Councillor Greg Maskalick has crossed the political floor from being "one lone Independent" to join Labour at Erewash Borough Council.

Budding DIY residents of Erewash who need a bit of paint or maybe a whole tin, or who have unused paint taking up space in garages or sheds are being invited to take advantage of a new service introduced by Derbyshire County Council.

A local fundraiser has completed a sky dive which has smashed a target to get enough money for a wheelchair for her nephew.

2024 marks 120 years since the opening of Ilkeston Library just off the Market Place in the Town Centre.

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A Derbyshire based female choir has debuted a new vocal arrangement and launched a music video online to raise awareness of domestic abuse.

Millions of pounds of investment in Long Eaton are making a positive impact for residents and businesses.

Police officers investigating a series of distraction thefts at cash machines are appealing for further potential victims to come forward.

A vintage BBC computer rescued at one of Derbyshire County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres has become a star of the show at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield.

A consultant at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is calling on pregnant women in the East Midlands to take up the new RSV vaccine that will protect their babies from serious respiratory illnesses.

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.

To celebrate Erewash Borough Council's fiftieth anniversary, the Erewash Museum has been hosting an exhibition of postcards which show people's favourite places in the borough.

Motorcycle enthusiasts were in “heaven” when they visited the medieval Church of St Chad at Church Wilne, Derbyshire on the weekend of August the 3rd and 4th. Peter Lindahl reports for Erewash Sound.

Four care homes in Erewash could potentially close as Derbyshire County Council points to a reduction in demand - an argument described as "a load of rubbish" by a local campaigner.

Derbyshire County Council has announced that its Household Waste Recyling Centres, including its site on the Manners Industrial Estate in Ilkeston, can recycle used vapes.

Mothers’ Union in Derbyshire and DALEDIVA are working together to help raise awareness of domestic abuse and also to help support local refuges.

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Derbyshire Police officials are celebrating the success of Police Dog Hazy, one of the force's sexual crime scene search dogs.

A spokesperson for Cancer Support UK has said that understanding how cancer contributes to vulnerability is key to improving outcomes in customer service provision.

Over a hundred people will compete at the MFA Bowl in Ilkeston on 2 August 2024 as part of the British Transplant Games - aiming to raise awareness of organ donation, and encourage transplant patients to keep fit and active.

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.

Rural Action Derbyshire (RAD) has announced forging a partnership to continue a successful pilot scheme aimed at refurbishing donated IT devices to help those who are digitally excluded.

Residents can now get the latest news from Erewash Borough Council by signing up for its email newsletter.

Engineers working for a rail company serving Erewash have been completing final fleet modifications three months ahead of an expected battle with an old autumn adversary.

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.

Primary and secondary schools in Erewash and across Derbyshire are being offered a free tree in a mission to help plant at least a Million Trees across the county by 2030 to help tackle the effects of climate change.

The family of Samuel Wilson, a 26-year-old man who was murdered in Ilkeston Market place have paid tribute to ‘the most loving, kind-hearted, genuine soul that you could ever meet’.

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.

Toddlers and pensioners are among Erewash residents who have benefitted from a council mission to inject tens of thousands of pounds into the community with a minimum of faff, a new report reveals.

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.

An Ilkeston woman has been expressing how she felt after taking to the air on a wing walk after her husband bought her the experience as a Christmas present.

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.

A Draycott man has been jailed for his part in a trio of criminals who carried out a series of robberies in Derby.

Almost 2,500 miles were trekked by Erewash residents who accepted a council challenge to go for regular walks – meaning they clocked up a combined distance triple that of Land’s End to John O’Groats.

UK social enterprise 'Places for People' has called for the incoming Government to prioritise funding mechanisms and unblock the planning system to allow housebuilders to deliver new thriving communities.