Ilkeston
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This ISN’T a ‘Love Train’ – Northern reveals reason dating apps are blocked by on-board WiFi
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.
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Police arrest man after Ilkeston shop thefts
Derbyshire Police officers have arrested a man and charged him with shop theft in Ilkeston.
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Images released of man wanted for questioning following Ilkeston shop thefts
Police officers in Ilkeston have released two images of a man wanted for questioning following shop thefts in the town.
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Ilkeston Police release image after supermarket shop thefts
Ilkeston Police officers have issued an image of two people wanted for questioning in relation to supermarket thefts in the town.
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Borough council makes town centre air quality figures available
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.
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Could ‘office influencers’ be the key to converting commuters from road to rail?
Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, says that ‘office influencers’ could be the key to converting commuters from road to rail.
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The search is on for the next Erewash Olympic ace
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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Police release footage after impersonation scams in Ilkeston
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.
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Derbyshire Police official speaks out after Ilkeston patrol goes the wrong way about a break
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary has clarified what is expected from officers on patrol after two went the wrong way about taking a break in Ilkeston.
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‘Stationwatch’ is a bold ambition for Northern biodiversity project
Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, hopes a new project to improve biodiversity at its managed stations will be so successful that customers will soon be able to take part in ‘Stationwatch’.
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Northern joins other train operators and tech start-ups to shape rail industry future
Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is one of four rail network operators to work alongside nine technology start-up businesses to support innovation in the rail industry.
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Borough and regional football clubs to help highlight Suicide Prevention
Two borough football club grounds are playing host to County Council representatives and volunteers to mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September.
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Dangerously driven car seized and drugs found
Ilkeston Police officers have seized a vehicle after it was seen being driven in a dangerous manner in the area.
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A better paint job - Ilkeston HWRC offers free paint!
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.
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Have your say on plans to change support for pre-school families
Residents are encouraged to have their say in a consultation on plans to change the way pre-school families are supported in Derbyshire.
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Friends of Bennerley Viaduct say farewell to CEO
A popular and inspirational CEO of a local heritage site of national importance is leaving after an eventful two and half years during which she was involved in managing some big changes.
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Ilkeston Library celebrates 120 years in 2024
2024 marks 120 years since the opening of Ilkeston Library just off the Market Place in the Town Centre.
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Appeal for potential victims of distraction thefts at cash machines to come forward
Police officers investigating a series of distraction thefts at cash machines are appealing for further potential victims to come forward.
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From scrap to star object: Ilkeston resident helps rescue a classic computer
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.
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Love is stalls around! Markets get a boost
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.
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Ilkeston HWRC recycles used vapes to save precious resources from going up in smoke
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.
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Work starts to create new nature reserve
A new nature reserve for Erewash will officially begin taking shape within days.
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Resilient transplant patients in Ilkeston for prestigious national sporting event
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.
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Northern engineers confident of outfoxing an old adversary this Autumn through 'battle prep'
Engineers working for a rail company serving Erewash have been completing final fleet modifications three months ahead of an expected battle with an old autumn adversary.
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National Grid partner with Warm Welcome to boost access to community spaces in Derbyshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution and Warm Welcome have announced a new partnership as part of their 'Warm Welcome for All’ pledge – a commitment towards the vision of everyone in the UK having free access to warm, welcoming community spaces.
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Borough gets new £450k FIFA pitch
A state-of-the-art 3G sports pitch that meets FIFA standards is poised to start taking shape in Erewash – as a £450,000 council project kicks off in the wake of Euro 2024.
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Police seize more cannabis plants in Ilkeston
Police officers have been involved in an operation to remove cannabis plants from a shop and flat above in Ilkeston.
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Family pay tribute to Sam Wilson- ‘the most genuine soul you could ever meet’
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’.
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Shop openings spark bounceback in towns
New data has suggested a resurgence in both Ilkeston and Long Eaton town centres.
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Northern receives 8,000 Whatsapp messages in first year of use by customers
Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has received 8,000 WhatsApp messages from customers in the first year since it joined the global messaging platform.
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Community grants boost tots and OAPs
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.
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£2.8m deal helps put Erewash on map - 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.
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Joy wings it for charity
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.
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DIY fan's bin SOS
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.
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Ilkeston Police seize cannabis plants from Bath Street property
Ilkeston Police officers have removed cannabis plants from a property on Bath Street in the town.