Ilkeston

A prolific shoplifter from Ilkeston has been remanded to prison for 34 weeks after appearing before Derbyshire Magistrates Court.

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

Derby College Group (DCG) has expressed collective delight after retaining the national Quality in Careers Standard using the Career Mark approach provided by Complete Careers.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating an incident relating to shop thefts.

A train operator serving part of Erewash that has put men at the heart of it’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy has spoken out to mark International Men’s Day on Tuesday 19th November.

As National Grief Awareness Week (NGAW) approaches, a local charity based in Erewash is reaching out across the UK to speak about the unique challenges of grief. Taking place from 2nd-8th December 2024, the period offers a crucial opportunity to raise awareness of the profound impact of grief and the support available for those facing loss.

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.

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A £1,000 reward is being offered after a series of knifepoint robberies in the south of the county including one carried out in the Erewash borough.

A plain clothes Officer from the Erewash Crime Action Group out on patrol has been forced to give chase after seeing two males acting suspiciously in Ilkeston.

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.

Two CCTV still have been released by Derbyshire Police officials after an incident relating to theft from a shop in Ilkeston.

Police officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood team are investigating an incident relating to shop thefts from the Tesco supermarket on Rutland Street in the town.

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Policing team are investigating an incident relating to shop theft from Tesco on Rutland Street in Ilkeston which took place on Wednesday the 2nd October at around 9:00pm.

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.

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Erewash Sound has partnered with a local business to launch a competition to develop communication and writing skills within schools as well as to perhaps discover and nurture new broadcasting talent, with listeners being given the opportunity to have a say on the outcome.

Erewash Borough Council has thrown its collective weight behind a competition in which budding broadcasters aged between 9 and 11 can win up to £1,000 for Erewash and Derby City-based schools – and seize the chance to become local radio stars.

Action to control the cost of HS2 and bring the project back on track has been announced by the Transport Secretary after years of failed delivery.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Authority has today opened the application process to recruit Derbyshire’s next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive.

Ilkeston Police officers have released images of two people wanted for questioning in relation to shop thefts in the town.

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

Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services, following a successful trial.

Borough schools are amongst ten county wide to be rewarded for encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school.

Changes are being introduced at the Ilkeston Household Waste Recycling Centre, starting with a change to opening hours.

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.

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.

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.

2024 marks 120 years since the opening of Ilkeston Library just off the Market Place in the Town Centre.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.