Borough Wide from Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Derbyshire Police detail extent of blank firing guns and ammunition handed in during amnesty
Thirty-one blank firing guns and ammunition have been handed in to Derbyshire police stations during a month long amnesty.
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May County Council election candidates announced for Erewash
The names of all the candidates standing in the Derbyshire County Council local election on Thursday 1st May 2025 have been announced.
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Erewash housing plan clash
“Shame, shame, shame” Derbyshire Ccouncil leaders were told, in a nod to TV show Game of Thrones, over plans to earmark dozens of acres of Green Belt land for 1,000 houses.
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County council candidates revealed
The candidates for the Derbyshire County Council elections on Thursday, May 1st have been announced.
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Man charged in connection with robbery in Ilkeston
A man has been charged following reports of a robbery in Ilkeston.
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CrossCountry confirms May 2025 timetable change
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry, which runs services through Long Eaton Railway Station, has announced changes to timetables from May 2025, which are aimed at improving service reliability and reducing overcrowding on its network.
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Chamber responds to tariffs applied to US imports 030425
Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that 10% tariffs would be imposed on all items imported into the country from the UK, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction.
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Erewash Labour By-election candidates revealed
By-elections will be held on May 1st 2025 to elect three new councillors to Erewash Borough Council. Erewash Labour have expressed pride in announcing three candidates in the by-elections for seats on Erewash Borough Council taking place on May 1st 2025.
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Chamber calls for continuing US negotiations as President Trump is set to announcement new import tariffs
East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction as President Trump prepares to unveil a new wave of “Liberation Day” tariffs, as named by the White House, on items brought into the US.
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Derby Rotary raises vital funds for Safe and Sound
Derby Rotary Club has presented local charity Safe and Sound with a cheque for £3,500 raised during the organisation’s annual Santa and Sleigh tour around Derby and the sale of Christmas trees to the public.
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Dark web site taken offline as information on 63 users passed to UK forces
Sixty-three UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.
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Living with a health condition & struggling to keep active?
Residents who struggle to keep active because of health challenges are being urged to tell Erewash council what it could do to help get them moving more.
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Green Doctor wipes £1,300 energy debt
Due to a faulty meter and estimated readings, John was in debt with his energy supplier for over £1,300. With help from regional charity Groundwork Five Counties and its energy advisors known as Green Doctors, John has been able to rectify his energy supplier’s mistake, get his debt wiped, gain £300 credit and have a smart meter installed.
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Don’t let nasty bugs ruin fun on the farm in the East Midlands this Spring
As the Easter holidays approach, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) East Midlands is reminding everyone how to stay safe when coming into contact with farm animals this Spring.
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Derby College Group inspires future engineers and rail industry leaders
Hundreds of students at Derby College Group (DCG) recently have just had the unique opportunity to engage with professionals from the rail and engineering industries at the Insight Into Engineering & Rail event.
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County Council funding will increase digital inclusion work across Derbyshire
Recently agreed funding will help more people get online, improve their online safety and grow their digital skills.
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Deputy Mayor unveils vibrant new Community Hub
Kirk Hallam residents have been invited to an opening ceremony of a new community room in the village.