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The public will now see exactly what being done to tackle potholes, as the Government demands councils prove their progress or face losing cash.

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.

A team of archaeologists has discovered that what was thought to be a single standing stone in a Derbyshire forest, is part of a larger prehistoric complex, including an ancient stone circle with a ceremonial platform dating back to the early Bronze Age. Excavations by Forestry England in partnership with Time Team, have revealed new information about the Farley Moor standing stone in Farley Wood near Matlock.

Derbyshire County Council has submitted its initial proposals for local government reorganisation to government, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “Keep Derbyshire Together” and improve the quality of life for all its residents.

Schools have been invited by Derbyshire County Council to submit proposals for a share of £7m to fund additional special needs school places and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in mainstream education.

Three young Ilkestonians have taken to social media to post a heartfelt and emotional video detailing the issues that affect them.

Derby College Group (DCG) is leading the way in inclusive education with the launch of a pioneering interactive platform designed to enhance learning experiences for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Derbyshire County Council is extending its discounted bus travel scheme, which offers an up to 20% discount on commuter bus tickets, to 31st December 2025.

Police officers in Erewash have issued a series of reminders after seeing an increase in the amount of parking issues in the borough, particularly around schools and crossings, and have urged motorists to park in safe and legal manner.

Community groups and charities across Derbyshire have received a share of £150k to help Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts tackle the public's top safety priorities.

After the Bank of England’s decision to hold the interest rate at 4.5%, East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction.

Long Eaton’s derelict Galaxy cinema is set to be demolished next month (April) to make way for its redevelopment as part of the £25 million Town Deal.

Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties has expanded its free Green Doctor energy and money-saving service to include electrical safety advice. Around half of all domestic fires in the UK are caused by electricity, with most of those arising from electrical products.

A fire which broke out at a pub in Ilkeston earlier today (Wednesday 19 March) saw five appliances attend to tackle the blaze.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed new figures showing 316 e-scooters have been seized off the streets of Derbyshire as part of a tough enforcement drive.

Building a growth mindset, challenging and embracing the potential of AI and building self-awareness were among themes explored by East Midlands 18-35’s at the 2025 Generation Next Leadership and Growth Conference on 19th March.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has hosted a regional competition at its Joint Police and Fire Training Centre focused on rescuing people from vehicles and providing emergency medical care.

Groups in Derbyshire helping people find skilled jobs could benefit from a £250,000 fund being offered by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED).

Derby motorists have been warned to be on their guard after fake QR codes were seen stuck on pay stations at a city centre car park.

For more than a decade the Derbyshire NHS failed to tell families that their babies had a higher chance of giving their own children rare blood disorders, a new report shows.

Funding of £2.7m has been awarded to Derbyshire County Council by Active Travel England to transform the former Little Eaton branch railway line into a greenway - a traffic free pathway for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has written to the Home Office to voice her strong support for proposed legislative changes to tackle new AI (artificial intelligence) child sexual abuse offences.

Public sector representatives and housebuilders have backed proposals for improvements to the M1 Junction 28, saying that the investment would help to unlock the daily congestion that could prevent the sustainable delivery of local housing.

Derbyshire County Council has agreed to allocate an allowance of over £4m to appoint specialist consultants and to support its latest steps as it moves closer to selling its majestic multi-million pound headquarters and having the building converted into a hotel, homes and offices.

Bin lorries across Derbyshire are about to take on a new mission – not just collecting household waste, but also identifying where mobile signals are garbage.

A tour behind the scenes of the Elvaston Castle estate reveals the sheer scale of repairs and “TLC” that will be required by whoever chooses to buy it.

Opposition councillors have been unsuccessful in their bid to force cash-strapped Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet to reconsider its decision to sell-off a ninth care home as part of the authority’s latest controversial changes to adult social care services.

Research by Midlands Connect shows eight out of 10 people recognise upgrades to the A38 Derby junctions would help the local economy.

Signs at a controversial Derby city centre bus lane are set to be changed after it was reported the restriction had raked in millions of pounds for the council.

New analysis by Midlands Connect shows that 440,000 people along the route of the proposed next stage of electrification of the Midland Mainline are at major risk of social exclusion.

Television star, Robert Lindsay relived his Erewash school days as he made a pilgrimage to an exhibition in his hometown dedicated to the inspirational teacher he owes his acting career to.

Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council have teamed up to help their residents to quit smoking.

Residents who want to have their say in the Derbyshire County Council election in May are being encouraged to check they are registered to vote so they don’t miss the chance.

Derbyshire council’s education chief is standing by his claim the authority has only received what amounts to a 0.3 per cent increase and a ‘big fat cut’ in Government funding for primary and secondary schools for the 2025-26 financial year despite the Department for Education claiming this figure is ‘unrecognisable’.

Erewash Borough Council has issued a notice to the owner of a derelict pub, instructing them to deal with the property as it is having a detrimental effect on the amenities of the community.

Derby College Group (DCG) has recently delivered a series of impactful training sessions for teachers and staff, focused on The Power of Connection and understanding behaviour as a form of communication.

East Midlands Chamber has given its reaction as GDP dipped 0.1% in January, according to latest estimated figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Community groups are being encouraged to make a bid to buy a castle estate from a Derbyshire council before any offers to “deep-pocketed” private investors.

Derbyshire County Council’s highways chief is relatively pleased to have secured a share of £175m of Government funding towards highways maintenance and potholes but she says there is still a lot more investment needed given the damage to the county’s roads.

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed new funding to recruit an extra 35 neighbourhood police officers across the force over the next 12 months.

A research report has uncovered the challenges of working along the A50/A500 corridor, a vital east-west route, linking Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire to Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and the North-West.

An Ilkeston man has been jailed after he continued to drive under the influence of alcohol despite already being on police bail for drink driving.

An independent charity helping children and teenagers recover after sexual and domestic abuse needs to raise £250,000 each year to allow its vital work to continue.

Driving sustainable growth, international trade since the UK left the EU and the government’s industrial strategy were among areas addressed by businesses and educators at the 2025 East Midlands Manufacturing and Trade Conference on 13th March at Loughborough University.

Families moving into 38 new affordable homes in Erewash boast cracking addresses – after their freshly-built streets were named in honour of a local code-breaking king who worked with Bletchley Park genius Alan Turing.

The team at a Long Eaton-based hairdressing business continues to celebrate, as the group marks 40 years since adopting the franchising model across the business.

Spring is turning swathes of Erewash into a sea of purple thanks to volunteers who six months ago helped plant 8,000 crocus bulbs to mark World Polio Day.

What have beavers, black grouse, pine martens and red-backed shrike all have in common? They are all species that are rarely or never seen in Derbyshire…but that could all change in the future.

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway station as well as regionally, says it is ‘working apace’ to improve the travel experience for people with additional access needs across its network.

A poll has revealed that 63% of people in the East Midlands believe the law of intestacy should be changed to offer legal protections for unmarried couples without a Will - now public support for change could soon translate into action.

Opening hours at Derbyshire libraries across the borough and county are changing from the end of this month and customers are being encouraged to check the new times before visiting their local branch.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating two incidents and are seeking help from the public.

Futures Housing Group and housing and regeneration specialist, Lovell Partnerships have detailed how plans are progressing with an affordable housing development in Long Eaton.

Derby LIVE and Little Wolf Entertainment’s 2024 record-breaker, Cinderella, has been nominated in two categories at The UK Pantomime Association’s Pantomime Awards.

Thirteen local authorities across the Midlands region have received £40.8m of Government funding aimed at getting more electric vehicle charge points into areas with limited off-street parking.

Drivers across the Midlands will benefit from more than 16,000 new Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers as the region secures over £40m in Government investment.

Three major waste management firms have been selected to progress to the next stage of the procurement process to appoint a contractor to fix and operate Sinfin waste treatment centre in Derby.

NHS patients around the country are now receiving a lifesaving medicine made from the plasma of blood donors in Derbyshire.

Passengers across England can now see how reliable their local train services are, as performance data goes live at over 1,700 stations starting from 6th March 2025.

Train operator CrossCountry has welcomed the arrival of the first train to go through its multi-million pound fleet refurbishment programme.

Discrimination and social pressure are crushing the spirit of early parenthood across Britain. Data shows that 63% of parents in Erewash have encountered criticism during those challenging early days.

A study as part of a borough council campaign to boost healthy lifestyles among an Erewash town’s residents by getting them walking and cycling more found six in ten of its commuters use their cars to get to work – which explains rush-hour jams in Ilkeston.

Parents across Derbyshire have been informed about their child’s secondary school place for September.

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed the promise of new police powers aimed at better protecting communities from crime.

Erewash Borough Council is contacting the owners of 1,800 homes that are lying empty across the borough – as it seeks to find out why a quarter have been unoccupied for more than two years amid a local housing shortage.

East Midlands Chamber has joined political leaders across the midlands in backing calls to reinstate direct trains between Nottingham, Leicester and Coventry, that campaigners say could be worth millions to the region and create thousands of jobs.

School teachers and EV drivers can charge their electric cars more easily with 1,407 sockets now outside schools and colleges in the UK.

A growing number of Britons are facing the prospect of working well beyond their expected retirement age, with Generation X hit the hardest. With pension policy changes, the rising cost of living, and financial illiteracy, securing a stable future has become increasingly difficult.

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

Campaigners opposing development on an area of public open space in Borrowash which is subject to a planning application have been distributing leaflets to local residents referencing that it is 'highly contaminated.'

As schoolchildren prepare to return to the classroom after the half-term break, UKHSA is calling on East Midlands residents to be aware of high levels of norovirus circulating this Winter.

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

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.