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School closures – what happens during bad weather

Derbyshire County Council state that schools don't need to tell the authority if they're closed. If a school has to close at short notice - like due to bad weather - it will contact parents and carers, often by text. The headteacher decides whether to close the school. They will consider things like keeping staff and pupils safe, if enough staff can get to work, and local road conditions. You should check with your child's school to find out if […]

9 January 2026 30

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Derby College Group sites closed: 09/01/2026

Derby College Group report that, due to the current severe weather conditions and significant travel disruptions in and around Derby, all DCG sites will be closed today - Friday 9th January 2026. Some bus and train routes are not operating, making travel unsafe and unreliable. Teaching and support activities will move online where possible, and further updates will be provided via email. Although weather conditions are expected to improve later today, students should NOT attempt to travel to any DCG […]

9 January 2026 14

The new pitch at The Rutland Sports Park in Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

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Sports park strolls help Stephen defy spine injury

An Erewash spine injury sufferer who feared ending up in a wheelchair has told how the launch of a walking initiative in the borough has helped to transform his life. The formerly fit and active resident, called Stephen, was left battling excruciating pain as his world came crashing down. Amid fruitless attempts to rebuild his mobility he was given a frightening diagnosis – that the agony from the severe injury to his lower spine could see him confined to a […]

8 January 2026 10

Image by Megan Rexazin Conde from Pixabay

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Jobs created and improved productivity among outcomes of business support scheme

A brewery seeking to upscale its brewing capacity, a televised events company wishing to further invest in training for its rigger teams and a portable toilet company seeking to implement new systems are among enterprises in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire reporting positive impact from support received from The East Midlands Chamber. The High Growth Accelerator project is for high-performing businesses that have achieved at least 20% annual growth in revenue, employment or market share over each of the past […]

8 January 2026 13

Pictured Is Derbyshire County Cllr Stephen Reed, Taken By BBC LDR Jon Cooper.

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Derbyshire County Council refutes u-turn claims over plan for three-year council tax rise

By Jon Cooper - Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire County Councillor says no final decision has yet been made on plans for the authority to increase its council tax precept to 4.99 per cent for the next financial year and onwards until 2030 as part of efforts to set a balanced budget and to keep services well-funded. Cllr Stephen Reed, Cabinet Member of Business Services, has responded to a budget report due to be considered at a Cabinet meeting […]

8 January 2026 17

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New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

Disabled people will benefit from new local powers being made available to local leaders across England to introduce pavement parking restrictions across their area, helping keep them clear and accessible for everyone who uses them, while allowing exemptions where needed. Blocked pavements can create serious barriers for parents with pushchairs, wheelchair users, blind and partially sighted people, and older people, limiting independence and making everyday journeys harder and less safe. Following a public consultation, the Department for Transport has confirmed […]

8 January 2026 12

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Storm Goretti: National Grid urges East Midlands customers to prepare

National Grid Electricity Distribution is reminding customers of what to do in the event of a power cut, as weather forecasts predict heavy rain and snow across the East Midlands. The electricity network is built to be resilient, but extreme weather can impact power supplies. High winds may damage equipment, and in colder weather, ice can form on overhead lines, adding weight that could lead to faults. While extreme weather can never be fully predicted, National Grid Electricity Distribution has extra teams on standby to respond quickly to any impacts from the storm. […]

8 January 2026 20

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Consultation event to help people have their say on adult education

Consultation events have been arranged in Erewash to help people have their say on proposals to change the way adult education is delivered. The county council wants a range of views on options to ensure Derbyshire Adult Education Service is fit for the future and has the greatest impact on the lives of people who need the most support. Changes to the way the service is funded provides an opportunity to look at how it could be more flexible and […]

7 January 2026 14

The proposed plans for the former children's home in Albany Street, Ilkeston. Image from Guy Taylor Associates.

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Derelict former children’s centre set to be extended and converted into flats but work starts without permission

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A derelict former Derbyshire children’s centre is set to be extended and converted into flats but work has already started without permission. The plans, from G Redfern Properties, if approved, would see Evergreen House, formerly known as Albany House in Albany Street, Ilkeston renovated, extended and converted into 28 apartments. Borough council officers recommend that plans, submitted in February 2024, be approved at a meeting next week. However, they explain that the […]

7 January 2026 20

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School closures – what happens during bad weather

Derby College Group sites closed: 09/01/2026

Sports park strolls help Stephen defy spine injury

Jobs created and improved productivity among outcomes of business support scheme

Derbyshire County Council refutes u-turn claims over plan for three-year council tax rise

New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most

Storm Goretti: National Grid urges East Midlands customers to prepare

Consultation event to help people have their say on adult education

Derelict former children’s centre set to be extended and converted into flats but work starts without permission

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