Community Notices

Romance fraud: a word of warning to those looking for love

Ahead of the latest release of Bridgerton to TV screens, the fraud team within Derbyshire Constabulary are highlighting the risks of romance fraud. The TV community is truly abuzz for the next release of Bridgerton, and whilst fans can’t wait for more episodes of lords and ladies being swept off their feet, concealed identities and dramatic declarations of love, a word of warning from officers states that, whilst these acts are swoon-worthy on screen, they should be considered with caution […]

25 February 2026 16

Community Notices

Hedgerow Heroes plant 2km of new hedgerows (Local Event: 6th March)

As part of the Campaign to Protect Rural England’s centenary project to plant 100 miles of new hedgerows during 2026, regional sustainability charity Groundwork Five Counties has been working with CPRE Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and local volunteers to plant and restore 2km of new hedgerows in Derbyshire. Thirteen planting sessions in March are still available to participate in. The UK is reported to have lost up to 50% of since WW2 - more than the length of our country’s entire […]

24 February 2026 25

Community Notices

Eighteen blank firearms handed in during first weeks of amnesty

An amnesty which began at the start of February has seen 18 blank firemarms handed into Police Stations in Derbyshire. Under Operation Pivot, a national firearms amnesty, running throughout the month, there is a focus on five models of imitation firearms, which have been shown to be readily convertible by testing from the NCA, and are therefore illegal. These models are: 8mm PAK Bruni BBM Model 92 blank firing self-loading pistol 8mm PAK Bruni BBM New Police blank firing self-loading […]

19 February 2026 23

Community Notices

Self Harm Awareness Day 2026 – March 1st

Sunday 1st March 2026 is Self Harm Awareness Day - an annual awareness event focused on increasing understanding of self harm and raising awareness of support services. It aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma and encourage open conversations about self harm. The 2026 theme of 'Connection is coping: finding support together' highlights that reaching out and connecting with others is powerful means of support. It promotes the message that self harm is a coping mechanism and that it can affect […]

18 February 2026 50

Community Notices

Families encouraged to check MMR vaccinations ahead of half term as measles cases rise across parts of the country

Families across the East Midlands are being encouraged to use the half term school break to check their children’s measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations are up to date. The call comes as the latest measles data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that from 1 January to 9 February 2026, there have been 96 cases of measles in England, with 79 cases in the 4 weeks since 12th January. During the whole of 2025, there were 22 […]

16 February 2026 21

Community Notices

Grant funding of £750k to be made available for innovative road safety projects

The Road Safety Trust has released details of its forthcoming Large Grants round, opening in April 2026, with funding of up to £200,000 for innovative and high impact road safety projects. The Trust is an independent grant-giving organisation which supports projects and research that make UK roads and streets safer for all users. It has now released details of the Spring 2026 Large Grant programme, which will open in early April. Applicants will be invited to bid for funding relating […]

12 February 2026 14

Community Notices

FREE writing workshops for 11-16 year olds (deadline to sign up: 20th February)

Writing East Midlands & Derbyshire Wildlife Trust have joined forces to create a FREE set of workshops entitled “Naturally Connected”. The project, which focuses on nature & writing, leads to a level 2 qualification in “leading a project for positive change”. Young people aged between 11 - 16 years, and who are able to access workshops both online and at a central location based at Derbion Shopping Centre have until 20th February 2026 to sign up via the Writing East […]

10 February 2026 5

Borough Wide

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

By Helen Purcell Erewash Borough Council is looking for outstanding members of the community to honour, and they want to know who you think deserves to be celebrated for their contribution to the borough. Nominations for the Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards – which will be hosted by Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson – are open until 27 February 2026. The Mayor said: “There are so many people in Erewash who work hard to support our local area, and they […]

9 February 2026 38

Community Notices

National Apprenticeship Week (9th-15th February) underlines the value of skills investment in building the workforce of tomorrow

East Midlands Chamber has said National Apprenticeship Week is a ‘golden opportunity’ for employers to find out more about the benefits of engaging with an apprenticeship scheme. National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9th to 15th February 2026 and aims to ‘shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy’. East Midlands Chamber Director of Resources Lucy Robinson said: “Time and time again, East Midlands businesses that embrace apprenticeship schemes report excellent outcomes […]

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Romance fraud: a word of warning to those looking for love

Hedgerow Heroes plant 2km of new hedgerows (Local Event: 6th March)

Eighteen blank firearms handed in during first weeks of amnesty

Self Harm Awareness Day 2026 – March 1st

Families encouraged to check MMR vaccinations ahead of half term as measles cases rise across parts of the country

Grant funding of £750k to be made available for innovative road safety projects

FREE writing workshops for 11-16 year olds (deadline to sign up: 20th February)

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

National Apprenticeship Week (9th-15th February) underlines the value of skills investment in building the workforce of tomorrow

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