Long Eaton News
24/04/2024: Erewash Borough and Derbyshire County residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to change the way support is offered to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
19/04/2024: Proposals to consult on the future of residential care homes and day opportunities for older people in Erewash and beyond are set to be considered by Derbyshire County Council.
18/04/2024: Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Teams have seized a large quantity of vapes with an estimated value of £300 during a routine patrol.
18/04/2024: Michael Dallard from Long Eaton had been training for the London Marathon this weekend after receiving a place through his employer.
18/04/2024: A repeat cross-border shop thief has been jailed and banned from entering 12 stores in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Prolific offender Billy-Jean Summers targeted stores in Long Eaton and Sandiacre along with Chilwell and Wollaton in Nottinghamshire between 8th March and 5th April 2024.
15/04/2024: Join the Long Eaton Natural History Society Wildlife Group on short wildlife walks around the local area. For 2024, the walks start with something a bit different. Aquabox provides safe drinking water and humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters. This walk is to visit the Aquabox Charity and will be held on Monday 22nd April.
10/04/2024: Long Eaton Art Room on Derby Road (next to West Park) is playing host to a quiz night on Friday 12th April from 6pm. Places cost £10 per person if you fill your team allocation. (5 people for £50) The winning team will get their entry fee returned.
The price includes cake and bottomless tea/coffee or squash, but participants can bring their own alcholic drinks.
Hosts will be David William Sampson and Erewash Sound Breakfast Show host Paul Stacey. Proceeds will help towards covering the costs of essential electrical updates to the Art Room building.
Visit the events page at www.longeatonartroom.co.uk to book tickets.
09/04/2024: A speeding driver who left his victim “wishing she had died” after ploughing into her at nearly 60mph has been jailed.
07/04/2024: Are you interested in trying something new for 2024? Discover sailing! Why not attend a free taster sesssion in a 'come and try it' day organised by Trent Valley Sailing Club? It is a great way to have fun and give sailing a REAL go!
05/04/2024: A Royal Navy helicopter squadron and a respected former councillor are to be granted Erewash’s highest honour – the Freedom of the Borough.