Ilkeston News
10/11/2023: Knitted poppies are among hundreds that have transformed the grounds of Erewash’s museum ahead of remembrance weekend – in a spectacular tribute masterminded by a stalwart of the heritage hub’s Social Stitching group.
08/11/2023: Ilkeston was one of a number of Derbyshire locations to be targeted by police officers during a week-long operation to target county lines drug dealing.
08/11/2023: A borough crusade against troublemakers gathering to drink alcohol on benches and in other parts of Ilkeston and Long Eaton is being beefed up – along with a crackdown on irresponsible dog owners.
08/11/2023: Northern, which runs services through Ilkeston Railway Station, has issued a warning to persistent fare evaders that, once identified, they should expect to be prosecuted for historic cases of fare evasion as well as the journey for which they were caught.
05/11/2023: Two fitness fans who Googled a town’s streets so they could run down every one have finished their charity challenge – with BBC TV cameras capturing their relief at completing almost 100 miles (5th November).
03/11/2023: A poignant life-size statue of a World War One soldier is standing proudly in an Erewash churchyard – after being made entirely from crocheting.
02/11/2023: Erewash residents are being urged by the borough council to take part in a public consultation about the local household waste recycling centre as a reduction in opening hours looms.
01/11/2023: The Deputy Mayor of Erewash has embraced the Halloween spirit to stand outside Ilkeston Town Hall dishing out sweets to thrilled youngsters.
23/10/2023: A Ilkeston man has been remanded in custody after being charged with attempted murder.
13/10/2023: A crusade by Ilkeston business leaders to help get the town booming again by resurrecting its old Chamber of Trade is being welcomed by Erewash Borough Council.