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A mother has praised a conductor working for Northern after he reacted quickly to help her baby during a medical emergency.

A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting two teenage girls.

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Tributes are being paid to a former Ilkeston Town goalkeeper who has died at the age of 93.

The East Midlands Chamber has said with inflation having risen to 3% in January, businesses could begin raising prices.

Erewash Borough Council is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to environmental enhancement by planting new trees in West Park, Long Eaton this month.

Unemployment among over 16s in the region has dropped to 4% but the impact of additional costs like increased National Insurance contributions could lead to lower recruitment says East Midlands Chamber.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts is inviting people to help initiate discussion at her next scrutiny meeting focusing on drug dealing and substance misuse.

Police officers in Ilkeston are working to trace the driver of a car which badly damaged a shop frontage in the town centre.

In celebration of the recent National Apprenticeship Week, a local branch of a national car spares and service chain has welcomed more apprentices, as part of a commitment to developing future talent in the automotive and retail sectors.

Plans for a landmark bill to rewire Britain’s railways, including setting up a powerful passenger watchdog to give passengers a voice and hold train operators to account have been unveiled by the Government today (Tuesday 18th February).

Erewash Borough Council and the Long Eaton Town Deal Board have provided an update on the progress of the £25 million Long Eaton Town Deal projects.

A Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant has been conducted at an address on Russell Street in Long Eaton.

A wheel lathe named Tina has been unveiled as the latest weapon in the battle to ensure the region’s train wheels “keep on turning”.

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.

The broadcast footprint of the 103.5FM transmitter for Erewash Sound has been improved after radio station officials secured crucial grant funding.

A further 59 e-scooters were seized in Derbyshire in January, as local police officers continue to target their illegal use.

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A man who followed a woman through Long Eaton before attempting to rape her has been jailed.

Local charity Headway Derby has received grant funding from National Grid Electricity Distribution’s latest Community Matters Fund. The fund, which was established in 2021, has awarded more than £11 million to charities and community groups across the Midlands, South West and South Wales since its launch.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is urging people to get their chimneys swept after the Service was called to two house fires in less than one hour.

A man in his 30s has died following a flat fire in Spondon on the outskirts of Derby.

Labour MPs have warned that services provided by Derbyshire County Council for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are at “crisis point”.

The new director of Culture Derby has pledged to work with communities to raise Derby’s profile as a creative and cultural city.

Although GDP grew 0.1% in the last three months of 2024, the East Midlands Chamber has said that additional costs like higher National Insurance contributions and an increased minimum wage will hit businesses hard.

2025 is off to a flying start with Visit Peak District & Derbyshire spearheading international tourism activity to support the destination’s core aims to extend the tourism season, increase overnight stays, and grow the value of the visitor economy.

With the growing focus on student mental health and wellbeing, Derby College Group (DCG) has introduced a Mental Health First Aid Toolkit designed to provide practical support within classrooms, studios, and workshops. Created by students, for students, the toolkit offers a range of hands-on resources to help learners manage stress, find moments of calm, and build resilience. Each kit includes strategy cards with simple, effective techniques that can be used both in the moment and as ongoing support.

CrossCountry, which runs regional rail services including through Long Eaton Railway Station has detailed that 430 colleagues have been involved with an apprenticeship scheme – more than 20% of the entire business over the last four years.

Shorter minimum terms and the removal of English and Maths requirements to pass apprenticeships have been welcomed by East Midlands Chamber.

In an inspiring show of young entrepreneurship, Guardian of the Headstones, founded by 10-year-old Ben from the Long Eaton area, is launching his own business offering headstone cleaning and renewing of lettering services. However, he’s quickly learning that marketing is one of the toughest challenges in starting a business.

A Burton-on-Trent based wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre has issued a plea to those coming into contact with wild deer.

New proposals have been released, for homes on an area of public green open space that has been used for decades in Borrowash.

Long Eaton Police Officers have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak with about a fight in the town.

A Little Eaton man has been jailed and handed a lengthy driving ban after causing the death of an "adored" grandfather whose widow has issued a warning about the dangers of driving under the influence.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are urging people to beware of romance scams as we approach Valentine’s Day.

The number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit a monthly high - at over 70% (71.45%) of all journeys between 5 January and 1 February. On its highest single day, the number was almost 80% (79.5%).

Performance in sales and orders, challenges in hiring staff and anticipated profit are among insight to be reported by the region’s businesses as East Midlands Chamber opens its first Quarterly Economic Survey of 2025.

A new nature reserve is fast taking shape on the edge of an Erewash town – as the borough council revealed February will see the last of 1,536 trees and shrubs planted in time for Spring.

Guest speakers, panel discussions and networking sessions brought the region’s firms together at Love Business Expo 2025 on 6th February at Holywell Conference Centre in Loughborough.

A new online booklet has been unveiled in Derbyshire to help survivors of sexual violence find help and support quickly.

Local Police officers are hunting a gang of young vandals who stole supermarket trolleys and set fire to them in an Erewash play park – just months after the borough council spent £400,000 turning it into a showcase children’s fun zone.

Following the Bank of England’s decision to bring the interest rate down by a quarter point to at 4.5%, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction. The rate is the lowest it has been since June 2023.

Derbyshire County Council has welcomed the Secretary of State clarifying the position on countywide reorganisation.

Police officers in Erewash have launched an investigation after a suspected arson attack was carried out on a newly created play park in Long Eaton.

Two arts and crafts groups that are both on a mission to help Erewash residents get creative have won a funding boost from the borough council – as the authority urged more community organisations to bag grants before a looming deadline.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service has said goodbye to retiring Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Gavin Tomlinson and welcoming its new Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive, Rob Taylor.

A Derby charity is appealing for volunteers to support the record number of people who are asking for help.

Derbyshire County Council is asking people to be more careful towards its roadworkers, after an incident where a member of the public ignored a road closure and knocked an employee over with his vehicle.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is proud to announce Amy Harhoff as its first permanent Chief Executive.

Visit Nottinghamshire, the visitor economy division of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (MNN), is calling on local businesses and stakeholders to help shape the future of the region’s visitor economy by taking part in a newly launched Destination Management Plan (DMP) survey.

A project to celebrate local heroes in Derbyshire by immortalising them in art is looking for venues to display some of the portraits.

Police Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team are investigating incidents relating to shop theft from ASDA, Heanor Road, Ilkeston on the 5th January at around 6:30pm.

CCTV images have captured the moment that a thief broke into a shed in Morley.

A thieving duo who stole more than £2,000 worth of stock across Derbyshire and Long Eaton, have been jailed.

Notifications of tuberculosis (TB) in the East Midlands rose by 6% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data shows.

East Midlands Chamber officials are advising businesses in the region looking to recruit in 2025 to consider ex-offenders, as HMP Sudbury holds an employment fair to highlight skills valuable to employers.

The partnership responsible for planning, delivering and commissioning services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Derbyshire has published a Priority Impact Plan following a Government notice to improve.

Major plans for faster and more reliable internet speeds for communities who need it the most have moved a step closer.

Northern, which runs rail services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has been recognised by British Transport Police for its work to protect vulnerable people travelling on its network.

The founder and CEO of a national charity is to take on the ultimate endurance challenge in 2025 - running over 500km in appropriate fancy dress to raise awareness of and funds for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in young men.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has given his reaction after a second banking company within a week issued an announcement of a branch closure plan including another in Long Eaton.

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.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has taken to social media in response to reports made elsewhere on line that Erewash could switch to become part of Nottinghamshire as part of a council shake-up.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are informing people who keep poultry or other birds that they must follow enhanced biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from bird flu.

During the week commencing 27th January, 133 schools across Derbyshire will receive a free apple tree as part of the County Council’s Million Trees project.

Nearly £200 million is set to come to the East Midlands for transport across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has expressed deep concern over NatWest’s recently announced plan to permanently close their Long Eaton branch in May.

Long Eaton is set to lose another of its town centre bank branches after the operator announced a total of eight closures across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The town centre has already been affected after other banks announced plans to close their doors.

Green-fingered residents looking forward to the end of winter can get garden waste collected by Erewash Borough Council over the coming year for just £25 – but need to spring into action before a March 31st deadline for the money-saving deal.

A young woman with a rare condition that has led to her being hospitalised more than 250 times with “life-threatening episodes” has won a top local honour after defying the illness to become an inspirational gymnast.

As the Future Roads Minister Lillian Greenwood visited the East Midlands on Thursday 23rd January 2025, the Government said that more electric car drivers in the East Midlands are benefitting from a chargepoint boom.

Derbyshire's PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts' first budget and policing precept has received a full endorsement from the County's Police and Crime Panel.

East Midlands Chamber is urging the region’s firms and political leaders to give greater priority to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) after detailed research revealed barriers like a ‘fear of getting it wrong’ preventing faster progress.

Derbyshire County Council has responded to a national Transport Committee Inquiry about managing the impact of utility companies roadworks as part of the council’s continuing drive to reduce both the disruption and lasting impact of utility works on the roads.

Northern, which runs rail services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is warning sly vapers they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

People in Long Eaton are receiving nutritious food from Tesco stores thanks to the tireless work of Hope Long Eaton.

Northern Trains has moved a step closer to the largest ever investment in its fleet which could eventually see up to 450 new trains.

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A man who stalked and harassed seven women – including following one as she walked to work – has been jailed.

Erewash Borough Council has officially declared war on drivers who meet up to use a town’s main road as a “stunt track” – after enraged residents overwhelmingly backed proposals for an £100 instant fines on them.

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A tough balancing act by Erewash Borough Council has indicated that the authority is poised to stay in the black for a second year running – while also investing in the future, according to leader, Councillor James Dawson.

Derbyshire County Council officials are to extend a trial of a new material to fix potholes after positive feedback and good results over the last few months.

Long Eaton-based pets charity AdvoCATSeastmids has been awarded a grant of £2,607 by the Pets Foundation, the charitable arm of retail firm Pets at Home.

Recent figures show that Derbyshire County Council’s carbon emissions have reduced by 73% since 2009 and those for the whole county by 25% since 2005.

Derbyshire County Council has submitted to Government a request to be included in the first wave of councils to progress reorganisation of the county’s two-tier council structure, in a bid to improve efficiency, reduce duplication and drive down costs.

The charity Breast Cancer now looks set to benefit from a new pilot which is inviting women in Derby to take part in a trial for a new fitness programme which is being described as 'pioneering'.

Officers from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have asked vehicle owners to be vigilant after becoming aware of several vehicle thefts which have occurred in the area.

The trading standards team at Derbyshire County Council is urging bird keepers to take steps to combat the spread of bird flu, as cases have been dealt with in other parts of the country.

An Army veteran from Derbyshire has hailed the life-changing support he is receiving from veterans’ charity Help for Heroes and wants his story to encourage other veterans who may be struggling to get the help they need.

Members of National Grid Electricity Distribution teams in Derbyshire have dedicated their time and efforts to volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), making a positive impact on local green spaces, environmental conservation and community engagement.

A prosthetic leg, a hamster without a cage and a wig are just some of the things customers have left behind on Northern services.

Derbyshire-based charity SV2 has been officially recognised for its commitment to inclusively support people of all genders and ages who have experienced sexual abuse.

A 17-year-old has made two court appearances after being charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Ilkeston.

Millions of people will continue to travel for less from today (1st January), thanks to over £150 million in Government funding to stop bus fares rising for passengers.

The people of Ilkeston and surrounding areas are continuing to respond following the death of Noah Smedley.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has warned new e-scooter and hoverboard owners that both devices are not allowed on-board its trains or at its managed stations.

Students from Derby College Group (DCG) are making a tangible impact on road safety by joining the Derbyshire Community Speedwatch scheme, a grassroots initiative aimed at educating drivers about the dangers of speeding.

The UK automotive and charging industries have been invited to shape the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles, as the UK Government works with the sector to harness the huge opportunities for economic growth and improve living standards for working people.

The site of a former community hall which was put up for sale and subsequently sold has been cleared and sealed after it became blighted by fly-tippers and break-ins.

Churches in and around Ilkeston have collaborated in support of a national children's charity campaign with your local radio station acting as the starting point.

With the roll out of the 2024 winter flu and covid vaccination programme underway, Age UK is urging older people to do all they can to stay well this winter by having the vaccinations for which they are eligible as soon as they can.

A weekly warm space which provides company, security, friendship and a hot meal in Long Eaton has secured additional funding to keep the initiative running for a further two years.

The health and care watchdog charity, Healthwatch Derbyshire, is reaching out to people working with children under five to share their experiences and insights on children’s flu vaccinations.

A new campaign is underway to raise awareness of the illegality of e-scooters as part of a tough new enforcement drive.

A three-month closure order granted on a property in Draycott after concerns about anti-social behaviour and drug related crime has been extended into 2025.

Businesses in qualifying areas of the East Midlands are being encouraged to take advantage of the funded business support to help them improve energy efficiency and save costs.

A brand new artificial turf pitch that meets FIFA standards for all-weather footie has been officially unveiled in Erewash – in a huge £450,000 council boost for sport in borough.

Data published recently by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show reported TB notifications in England increased by 11% in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Women are being urged to come forward for cervical screening as new figures show more than five million are not up to date with their routine check-ups.

MPs have voted in favour of a bill that would allow terminally ill people to end their own lives, although support was not unanimous in Erewash.

A Sheffield based non-profit making environmental consultancy is working on a scheme with Natural England to create wildlife ponds for the benefit of great crested newts - creatures which are often talked about when developers are looking to build new homes.

The centres are provided for people living in Derbyshire to dispose of their waste and the registration scheme is being introduced to make sure those using the sites are entitled to do so.

The latest government road casualty statistics show that, in 2023, 1,695 people died on UK roads (1,624 in Britain, 71 in Northern Ireland) A further 28,967 were seriously injured (28,087 in Britain, 880 in Northern Ireland).

Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has launched a survey asking the residents of Derby and Derbyshire about the funding they pay towards policing and community safety.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.