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Martin Sykes, of the Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper for the Sight Impaired, recently spoke to Nancy Plummer, who runs the Erewash VIPs (Visually impaired Club) and who is, in his opinion, one of the most inspirational and influential people he knows.

Community trailblazers were celebrated for their dedication and impact at the University of Derby’s annual Civic Awards.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has taken another crucial step towards improving and transforming how people travel across the region after holding the first meeting of its new Transport and Digital Connectivity Committee with plans to begin allocating £2 billion of transport funding.

After the latest monthly GDP figures from the Office for National Statistics showed there was no growth in July, East Midlands Chamber has called for supportive policies in the upcoming Autumn Budget to protect firms from additional costs.

A new report by Midlands Connect released today shows that towns and cities along the Midlands Rail Hub route, could see a boost of £14 billion every single year by closing the productivity gap with the rest of England.

Sharing best practice, overcoming hurdles and seizing the benefits in achieving net zero, sustainability and governance goals were among areas addressed by the region’s business leaders and academics at the East Midlands Sustainability and CSR Conference 2025 on 11th September.

After receiving approval from the Home Secretary, the next Ilkeston Charter Fair will be extended from four days to five and include Sunday – with local children being invited to design the programme cover for this extra special event.

Residents in a Derbyshire village fear for its future over “ridiculous” plans for a 120-acre solar farm metres from an ancient “hermit’s cave”.

An MP has slammed a Derbyshire councillor for engaging in “far-right dog-whistle politics” about her wearing a hijab and swearing on a Quran.

A boost to Erewash towns which has seen the borough council help to pay for new shop signs in Ilkeston and Long Eaton has proved such a hit it is being extended to other parts of the borough.

Derby has been ranked ahead of other East Midlands core cities in a new index measuring growth.

Derbyshire County Council is considering reviewing and possibly restructuring its staffing situation but says it will only consider reducing staff on permanent contracts when all its options have been exhausted.

A series of patchwork pothole repairs in a Derbyshire street have been dubbed a “dog’s dinner” with the authority’s leader saying that workers had not done a “particularly good job”.

Healthwatch Derbyshire has launched a new survey to ensure the voices of professional home care workers are heard.

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has taken another bold step forward towards transforming how people travel across the region after holding the first meeting of its new Transport & Digital Connectivity Committee.

On April 25th 2020, during the point of the Coronavirus Lockdown when we were all able to go out for an hours exercise, a 15-year old, named Adam, decided to go out for a short bike ride. At the time, roads were deserted due to the impact of the pandemic, and, as Adam was riding his bike, in the designated bike late in Risley, just a few minutes away from the family home in Sandiacre, it should have been the safest bike ride ever. Tragically, this was not the case.

Staff and students at a “life-changing” college operated by YMCA Derbyshire, which helps youngsters overcome significant barriers to learning are celebrating their latest Ofsted rating.

Devolution Minister Jim McMahon has told, during a recent visit to Derbyshire, how he is proud of the St George and Union flags as a form of national identity and he sees them as positive despite the growing concerns of their symbolism in light of the UK immigration crisis.

Community projects across the East Midlands can enjoy free support thanks to a new scheme.

Students with special educational needs and disabilities have today (Monday 8 September) officially started learning at a new site in Long Eaton as part of a £5m investment by Derbyshire County Council.

Parents of Year Six pupils living in Erewash and the wider county of Derbyshire can apply to Derbyshire County Council for their child’s secondary school place for September 2026.

Tourism in Nottinghamshire is reaching new heights, with Visit Nottinghamshire helping deliver a 6.7 percent increase in the economic impact of the visitor economy, now worth an impressive £2.53 billion.

A personal safety expert is running free classes funded by Erewash Borough Council so that local women can learn how to avoid predators.

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.

From asylum seekers' hotels to new development funding, Erewash MP Adam Thompson spoke to Erewash Sound to discuss updates on current issues, campaigns, and key activities in his constituency.

Erewash MP, Adam Thompson, has raised more than £1,000 in just over a week as he prepares to walk the length of his constituency to raise money for the installation of emergency bleed control kits in every pub and bar in Ilkeston.

More than 550 e-scooters have been seized in Derbyshire, as Police officers see a marked reduction in injuries caused by e-scooters too.

Long Eaton Library has announced an exciting new initiative designed to bring the local community together and foster new opportunities for connection and creativity.

The Mayor of the East Midlands has announced a £3 million pot to help grassroots community groups across the region thrive. The Community Development Fund was launched by Claire Ward on 4th September and Cotmanhay is one of the 10 priority areas across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire which the fund is open to. 

A life-saving council mission to add emergency “bleed kits” to newly-installed defibrillators across Erewash means more than a dozen locations now boast both – as it emerged some of the gear has already been used.

Wreath-laying ceremonies have been held in both of towns as part of the national Merchant Navy Association's commemorations 80 years after the end of World War Two.

Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (MNN), the region’s official place marketing organisation, has announced a year of achievements in their 2024/2025 annual review, stating that the news cementss the area's position as a leading destination to visit, invest, meet, and grow.

Businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire looking to grow are invited to join a new programme of events and workshops made up of tailored academic and business support, with funding also available.

A decision to declare five buildings surplus to need for Derbyshire’s Adult Education service, following reduction in government grant, was taken again yesterday, Tuesday 2 September. The original decision was made too early due to an administrative error

On Saturday, 6th September, 11 tennis clubs across Derbyshire will connect for 18 hours of continuous play from 6 am till midnight in the Derbyshire Tennis Marathon, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

A Derbyshire pensioner says he can feel his house shaking most days because of the number of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passing his street.

A former school administrator has been jailed after admitting sexually abusing three teenage girls.

The British Chambers of Commerce has announced East Midlands Chamber as a finalist for UK Chamber of the Year 2025.

Twenty-six cutting-edge projects aimed at improving passenger experience on the railway have launched, supported by a multimillion funding package by the Department for Transport.

In Ilkeston, Nordic walking is part of Parkside High’s project (Move More Cotmanhay), working with Walk Derbyshire and other local partners to encourage people to be more active in the area.

A public square, which has been upgraded as part of the £35.1 million refurbishment of Derby Market Hall, has officially opened.

Many of Derbyshire’s local authorities feel they have their borrowing debts under control despite the UK’s overall councils’ combined debt to lenders amounting to over £122.2 billion with a seven per cent increase during the last financial year.

Millions of people across the East Midlands will have greater access to jobs, education and public services thanks to a £24.3 million Government boost, which will be shared with communities outside England’s major cities.

Millions of people across the country will have greater access to jobs, education and public services thanks to a £104 million Government funding boost, which will be shared with communities outside England’s major cities.

As the new school year begins, National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding teachers and community leaders about the free educational resources and workshops they provide.

Officials representing the REEL Cinemas chain have announced that the historic Ilkeston Scala site is to change hands.

Erewash Borough Council's leader James Dawson provides a summary of September’s upcoming activities and key activities and decisions from the council leadership over the past month.

Campaigning East Midlands based pets charity AdvoCATS has penned an open letter to Angela Rayner, Secretary of State and Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State, for Housing Communities and Local Government, calling on them to urgently review their amendment to the Renters Rights Bill, retracting the right for a landlord to require pet damage insurance.

A doctor who treated patients at the University Derby and Burton NHS Trust has been suspended for a sixth time because she struggles with the English language.

Passengers across the East Midlands can now benefit from simpler and more flexible tickets, with the launch of new digital trials.

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has condemned Reform-run Derbyshire County Council’s choice to close several adult education centres across Derbyshire, including Community House in Long Eaton.

Embracing AI, cutting energy costs and getting greener are among topics in an extensive series of new support programmes that have launched for firms in Nottingham City.

A Derbyshire protester who has been part of a campaign which attracted over 700 petition signatures to save a learning hub says a council decision to withdraw services from the centre and four others is ‘devastating’.

Debt-free Erewash council continues to buck the trend while most other local authorities across the country are “spiralling” into the red, a new BBC study reveals.

Rob Tiffney from Sandiacre completed his remarkable 5,000-mile challenge on 21st August, raising awareness of motor neurone disease.

The UKHSA and NHS England are asking parents to check their child’s vaccine records and catch up on any missed vaccinations with their GP practice. The call comes as the new school term starts and new data shows that whilst most children are fully vaccinated by the time they start school, many are still left unvaccinated and vulnerable to catching serious illnesses.

Seven brave airmen who perished when a lightning strike sent their World War Two bomber plummeting from the sky have been commemorated following the official unveiling of a stunning memorial – paid for by Erewash villagers living near the crash site.

Derbyshire has seen an overall combined increase in borrowing debt of over £27m across the county’s principal councils in a year, according to a BBC analysis of Government data, which shows a worrying rise in local authority debt.

On 24th August, Peter Ennis concluded his cycling journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in Scotland, raising money for Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre.

On Thursday 28th August, Ilkeston Library, along with several other locations across the county, hosted a post-results support session for young people, giving them the chance to explore employability and training opportunities.

Adult Education services are no longer to be run from five centres in Derbyshire following a decision taken by Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for SEND and Education.

Marketing Derby Bondholders involved in the education sector have been reflecting on ‘outstanding’ GCSE results achieved by their pupils.

Futures Housing Group, a leading affordable housing provider across the East Midlands, has successfully secured £32m of long-term funding through the UK Government’s Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme (AHGS).

New information has revealed the spiralling levels of debt held by councils in the UK.

The managing director of a firm of funeral directors has expressed feeling ‘angry’ that individuals can set up without any kind of qualification.

A memorial to the crew of an RAF plane which crashed in Derbyshire during the Second World War has been dedicated – nine years after a campaign was started to publicly recognise the tragedy.

Bikers who enjoy stunning scenery in Derbyshire are being encouraged to complete a questionnaire set up by Derbyshire Constabulary.

Up to 1,000 people partied in the centre of one of Erewash’s towns over the Bank Holiday – as top tribute act The Eminem Show headlined a borough council-backed music festival.

An inspirational former nurse is helping to champion a pioneering Erewash initiative aimed at residents with long-term health issues who would benefit from becoming more active.

Erewash Borough Council is beginning work to stop the spread of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs) and action against HMO landlords who break the rules. This follows a significant growth in the number of HMOs over the past few years in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton.

The owners of a new Derbyshire bistro have sought to reassure apprehensive residents that it will not be a disruptive late-night venue ahead of their full opening in October.

Thursday 21st August is GCSE results day, and amongst the many celebrations that often occur, there are some unfortunate cases where students haven’t received the results they had anticipated, causing panic, confusion, and disappointment.

Erewash Borough Council has defended a move to channel thousands of pounds of public money to a private developer to bring a long-derelict town centre building back into use.

Over 7,000 people’s views are to be considered in the historic ‘One Derbyshire, Two Councils’ plan after they took part in consulatations on the biggest proposed changes to local government in more than 50 years.

Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary have arrested 11 women as part of an operation to target an organised group of shoplifters operating across four counties.

A Government inspector has flagged that councils can reject fast-food takeaways close to schools after dismissing two planned Greggs and Starbucks drive-throughs in Derbyshire.

“It is disgusting, that road is absolutely treacherous. There will be a child killed.” These are the words of an angry resident after plans to build 16 homes in Little Hallam Hill, Ilkeston, on a notorious blind dip close to an infamous congestion hotspot, were approved.

In September 2025, Adam Thompson MP will walk the length of Erewash to raise money for the installation of emergency bleed control kits in Ilkeston.

Derbyshire County Council has approved an additional £250,000 of funding to help tackle loneliness and keep communities connected across the county.

Campaigners are calling for previously safeguarded Derbyshire land seized for HS2 to be used for a planned 37-mile powerline scheme instead of further countryside disruption.

New support to help East Midlands businesses develop overseas trade plans and explore new markets has seen strong early take-up. So far 227 businesses have signed up to the Export Accelerator project since its launch in the spring.

A local fundraiser is to take part in the forthcoming Robin Hood Half Marathon to raise money for the charity MS Together, in memory of his Mum who passed away due to complications with multiple sclerosis and with the aim for it to be a catalyst for much more.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued a statement after receiving an increase in the number of reports of fly-tipping in and around their rural beat area.

Officials at the Long Eaton-based headquarters of a hairdressing business are celebrating after two of its stylists were named as finalists at the British Hairdressing Awards 2025.

School governors play a vital role in helping children and young people get the best possible start in life and Derbyshire County Council is appealing for new recruits to join the team. The authority has vacancies for local authority governors at schools across Derbyshire who work closely with headteachers and school leaders, staff, pupils and parents to improve education.

Victoria Park and Rutland Sports Park in Ilkeston will look a whole lot brighter in the evenings following investment from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF) to improve lighting in these spaces.

Visit Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby – the area’s accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) – has announced the launch of a new marketing campaign, ‘Summer is a Big Deal’, celebrating everything that makes summer in Derbyshire unforgettable.

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Derby Museums has launched a new campaign aimed at attracting visitors on ‘culture breaks’ to the city.

Derbyshire’s highways chief has criticised the “offshore” management companies “registered in the Cayman Islands” that are responsible for many roads on new developments.

Derbyshire Police have urged anyone checking in on line to say "Wish you were here?” to think twice, warning that a beach selfie could cost you more than just likes.

With the annual rate of food and drink price inflation in the UK reaching 4.5% in June 2025, it’s no surprise that many Brits are trying to keep their food fresh for longer to avoid trips to the shop to buy replacements.

Derby College Group (DCG) is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the prestigious Green Gown Awards for the second consecutive year.

A Derbyshire NHS initiative is reducing hundreds of needless hospital and GP visits for housebound, disabled and frail patients,

A Long Eaton-based hairstylists firm is celebrating after three of its members of staff secured places at the UK finals of a major hairdressing industry competition.

It would take 185 years of funding – in excess of £1.5 billion – to bring Derbyshire’s roads up to standard, a meeting has been told.

Erewash Borough Council are investing £20,000 from the Erewash Investment Fund to take action against graffiti - including the development of an Anti-Graffiti Action Plan.

Farm Safety Week (21st–25th July 2025) saw National Grid Electricity Distribution encouraging farmers across Derbyshire to take a moment to check their surroundings and stay alert when working near overhead power lines.

Having existed for around a decade, gathering information from many sources, the local Draycott and Church Wilne History Group holds an archive of photographs and written items.

Smaller black bins could be given to residents in a part of Derbyshire to boost recycling as part of an upcoming overhaul.

Community Speedwatch schemes from across the UK have joined together in a coordinated day of action as part of the NPCC’s Operation Spotlight which focuses on tackling the fatal four driving offences.

The 17th of July marks World Emoji Day, an unofficial holiday that celebrates all things emojis. Whilst emojis can be a fun and effective way to communicate, there can often be hidden meanings behind the colourful images, a concept brought into the public eye by this year’s smash Netflix hit ‘Adolescence’.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team are to execute powers to issue Community Protection Notices under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing 2014 act in a bid to curb anti-social behaviour around the Town Centre.

Hundreds of B negative donors in the East Midlands are being called on to donate as the NHS warns that supplies of this rare blood type are at risk of running low.

Derbyshire County Council has voted by a majority to agree in principle to opt for a new two-layer authority with a north and south split under Government reorganisation plans for Local Government arguing the importance of being ‘at the table’ to influence the process.

Drivers across the UK will soon enjoy discounts on dozens of new electric car models after the Transport Secretary announced a £650 million grant scheme worth up to £3,750 per car, putting more money back in working people’s pockets as part of the Plan for Change and making owning an electric car a reality for thousands.

Erewash Borough Council leader James Dawson has led tributes to Britain’s oldest man Donald Rose following the announcement of the Ilkeston war hero’s death at the age of 110 on Friday 11th July 2025.

Police officers from the Long Eaton safer Neighbourhood Team have attended a safety and welfare event at Sawley Junior School to talk to parents and students about the importance of road safety.

People seeking weight-loss medication on the NHS are being warned it is not yet available in Derbyshire and only a very select group of patients will eventually be eligible.

New figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show a significant and sustained increase in the number of pregnant women coming forward for the whooping cough vaccine in the Midlands.

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Derbyshire County Council is to extend its popular b_line card, which offers single bus fares for £1.50, to those aged from 19 up until their 22nd birthday.

Royal Derby Hospital officials have confirmed that patients cannot record or take photos of their surgeries or treatments without asking for permission first, as professionals raise privacy and safety concerns.

England’s public water supply could be short by 5 billion litres a day by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources, the Environment Agency has warned.

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

On June 6th, locally-directed radio disappeared further as a regional radio station put an end to its breakfast show, to be replaced by one single nationwide show for England and Wales instead from 9th June, punctuated only by relevant local news, travel and weather.

Train operator Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station as well as more regionally, has launched a new service to provide information and guidance for anyone who needs a helping hand when travelling by train.

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows there were 375 cases of syphilis diagnosed in the East Midlands in 2024. This was a slight increase compared to 2023, where 372 cases of syphilis were reported.

Trading standards officers at Derbyshire County Council are backing a campaign by Friends Against Scams to target scam mail.

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

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has launched a new poster campaign raising awareness of a method of calling 999 that allows people to get help without having to talk.

Work being done to tackle stalking in Derbyshire is being highlighted as part of a national awareness week.

The captains of Breadsall Priory Golf Club have chosen Derbyshire’s Safe and Sound as their charity of the year with a programme of fundraising events planned from competitions to social events.

An inspiring and thought-provoking art exhibition opened at Erewash Museum last week, where Derby College Group Pathways and Fine Art students collaborated to create a stunning art exhibition at Erewash Museum, crafted entirely from recycled materials.

An historic Derbyshire fair stretching back more than 700 years is set to be extended to become a five-day event, according to information from the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Passengers across England will enjoy greener, smoother and quieter bus journeys thanks to a £37.8 million Government investment to propel forward green transport, with 319 new zero emission buses.

Residents can recycle both aluminium and plastic beverage pods at Derbyshire County Council’s household waste recycling centres.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.'

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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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 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.

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.