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Monday Stollers - with Paul pictured at the rear

Put a spring in your step during Erewash Walking Month (May 2026)

Fresh air fans are being invited to get out and about exploring the hidden delights of their borough in May – on more than 35 organised rambles that have been lined up for Erewash Walking Month. The free volunteer-led programme of walks has something for everyone, whether residents live in the town or the countryside. The strolls are ideal for those interested in learning about local history and exploring nature – or who simply want to socialise with friends or […]

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Borough Wide

New train timetables go live from Sunday 17th May

Northern which runs regional rail services including through Ilkeston Railway Station, has issued a reminder to rail travellers about changes to timetables next month. The update to timetables in May forms part of the national timetable change, which takes place each May and December. Most of Northern's services will see no change in May, with some targeted adjustments taking place to help with punctuality and reflecting feedback from customers. In the North East, more customers will be able to travel […]

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Community Notices

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 18th April 2026

We've teamed up with The Giving Lottery to give you the chance to win up to £25,000 by playing for as little as £1 a week in their weekly draw. Prizes start at £25 for three matched numbers, £250 for four matched numbers, £2,000 for five matched numbers and if you can match ALL six numbers, £25,000 is yours! Match two numbers and get three extra tickets for the following draw! The winning numbers for Saturday 18th April 2026 are […]

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Community Notices

Chair of Trustees of Sight Support, Derbyshire receives award from the High Sheriff of Derbyshire

Martin Wilson, chair of Trustees of Sight Support, Derbyshire receives an award from High Sheriff of Derbyshire by Martin Sykes, Chair of Trustees of Long Eaton & District Talking Newspaper Martin Wilson is the Chair of Trustees for Sight Support Derbyshire and has been honoured with a very special award by Sir Richard FitzHerbert, the High Sheriff of Derbyshire at Tissington hall on 18th March 2026. The award was in recognition Martin’s charity work over the last nearly 23 years. […]

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Community Notices

Community quilt to be a heartwarming tribute to 250,000 lives changed by Framework

Hundreds of social groups, schools and care homes are helping to create a community quilt for Framework to represent 25 years of working together to end homelessness. More than 80 groups - from care homes to schools - have already signed up to be part of the collaborative art project with the charity calling out for more to get involved. The 250 individual panels will be professionally stitched together to create a powerful tribute to the 250,000 lives changed by […]

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Community Notices

Primary parents find out child’s school place for September 2026

Derbyshire County Council have made offers of infant, primary and junior school places to 10,067 children. The correspondence was sent on Thursday 16th April. Of those parents who applied for a reception place by the closing date, 93.57 per cent were offered their first preference school. Overall, of those who applied by the closing date, 98.23 per cent were offered a place at one of their three preferred schools, and of those who applied for a junior place by the deadline, […]

16 April 2026 15

Community Notices

From market and site pitches to shop opening: local butcher goes from strength to strength

A husband-and-wife-run local butchers has gone from strength to strength, with business improving so much that they have moved from temporary set ups in markets and local venue car parks to the opening of a new shop. MJ Meats was set up as a mobile business by Mark Jacques in 2024, going on to take up temporary pitches for short periods of time at various locations across the borough. In between, it has gained a 5-star rating based on user […]

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Green Doctor Cath with Lynda and the boiler (Credit: Groundwork)

Community Notices

Broken boiler repaired for free through Green Doctor charity

When Lynda’s boiler started to leak and malfunction, she didn’t have the money to get it serviced. The problem persisted for a year until regional charity Groundwork Five Counties helped her get a free boiler repair through Cadent. Lynda from Long Eaton is a single mother with three adult children, one who lives at home. She has arthritis in her knees, sleep apnoea, and works part-time with not much disposable income. When the boiler, situated in an upstairs room, started […]

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A crowd at The Glow Music and Arts Festival in Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

£300k to boost community groups

Community groups in Erewash will soon be able to apply for a grant to boost their funds. Erewash Borough Council recognises the fantastic work done by community organisations and the difference they make to residents. That’s why there have already been a range of successful Community Grant Schemes offering up to £3,500 to support local organisations. These schemes will continue, but the council will also be introducing a new grant scheme using the Erewash Investment Fund. This would offer grants […]

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Put a spring in your step during Erewash Walking Month (May 2026)

New train timetables go live from Sunday 17th May

Giving Lottery Result for Saturday 18th April 2026

Chair of Trustees of Sight Support, Derbyshire receives award from the High Sheriff of Derbyshire

Community quilt to be a heartwarming tribute to 250,000 lives changed by Framework

Primary parents find out child’s school place for September 2026

From market and site pitches to shop opening: local butcher goes from strength to strength

Broken boiler repaired for free through Green Doctor charity

£300k to boost community groups

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