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Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies gives an update on work representing rural communities and local banking

As Parliament returns from the Summer recess, Mid-Derbyshire MP, Jonathan Davies, whose constituency covers the west and south-west of Erewash as well as other parts of Derby and Derbyshire, has given an update on work carried out over the course of the Summer months. Following a busy summer meeting with a range of local groups, including charities, businesses, farmers, and community leaders, a statement issued on social media said that he had heard about the urgent support needed by farmers […]

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Derbyshire dementia hotspot delays

Derbyshire is a regional hotspot for dementia, with some residents facing significantly longer delays for support than others. A Derbyshire County Council meeting this week heard how there are 9,850 people in the county and city diagnosed with dementia with a suspected further 5,000 people undiagnosed – totalling 15,000. The meeting was also told of a significant disparity between waiting lists for first contacts for dementia support and eventual diagnosis. In the northern half of the county, the average wait […]

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Ilkeston man jailed for sexual abuse of children

An Ilkeston man has been jailed for more than two decades for sexually abusing three children. Ralph Fletcher, 35, of Barclay Court, was found guilty of 14 sexual offences against the children during a trial in May this year. The offences included rape, assault by penetration, and sexual touching. Ronald Fletcher, 37, of Welwyndale Road, Sutton Coldfield was also found guilty of two counts of sexual touching against one of the children, during the same trial A third defendant, Zoe […]

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Thanks offered to the public after drugs warrant is applied at two Ilkeston addresses

Thanks have been offered to members of the public for help in providing information which has assisted in securing and executing warrants through the courts. The message has been issued after a combined operation between Ilkeston and Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team officials, who were supported by those from the Dog Unit to apply a drugs warrant at two addresses in Ilkeston on 24th August 2026. A quantity of drugs, cash and weapons were seized from the address with […]

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

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Community groups awarded nearly £228k in funding

Erewash Borough Council has provided £227,955 in the first round of a new grant scheme, targeted at voluntary and community groups in the borough. In recognition of the fantastic work done by organisations in Erewash, the council set up Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Sustainability and Activation grants, which allowed local groups to apply for between £5,000 to £50,000 so they can set their sights on bigger projects. The projects that have been granted funding include Insight Community Project Youth […]

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MP describes NHS clinic “appointment only” restrictions as “disappointing and sad”

Increased demand has led to four Derbyshire NHS clinics being restricted to “appointment only” for several hours a day, in a move dubbed “disappointing and sad” by an MP. Opening hours at four urgent treatment centres in Buxton, Ilkeston, Matlock and Ripley are to remain the same at 8am to 8pm but walk-ins will now be restricted for the tail end of each day, with appointments required. At Buxton’s urgent treatment centre, at Buxton Hospital, appointments will be required from […]

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Mayor backs music fest tribute to tragic student

A music festival in memory of an undergraduate who took his own life at university is being staged in Erewash – as part of a crusade by his heartbroken family to get other troubled young people to seek help. Willfest 26 is named in honour of physics student Will Garvey, whose parents are both teachers. He was in his second year at Leeds University when he died in 2016 at the age of 20. Mum Joanna and dad Kevan had […]

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Erewash MP Adam Thompson (Credit: Adam Thompson/LDRS)

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Support for new Erewash M1 junction

Long-heralded plans for a new M1 junction in Derbyshire have the backing of the Prime Minister. Erewash MP, Labour’s Adam Thompson, said the case for a new M1 junction at Sandiacre – dubbed Junction 25a – is now “very good” and has the tacit support of Andy Burnham as well as Government officials. The positive update comes a month after Erewash Borough Council agreed, with cross-party support, to launch an £80,000 economic appraisal into a potential new M1 junction at […]

25 August 2026 21

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Rail travellers suffer major weekend disruption due to power outage

Rail travellers faced significant disruption at the weekend with CrossCountry left to encourage passengers to check before making journeys, after a power outage affected its control centre. The issue resulted in major disruption across the network including covering Long Eaton Railway Station which has services running through it to Nottingham, Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central. The building where CrossCountry’s control centre is located was affected by a power cut in Birmingham City Centre, which started on Saturday 22nd. As […]

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Mid-Derbyshire MP Jonathan Davies gives an update on work representing rural communities and local banking

Derbyshire dementia hotspot delays

Ilkeston man jailed for sexual abuse of children

Thanks offered to the public after drugs warrant is applied at two Ilkeston addresses

Community groups awarded nearly £228k in funding

MP describes NHS clinic “appointment only” restrictions as “disappointing and sad”

Mayor backs music fest tribute to tragic student

Support for new Erewash M1 junction

Rail travellers suffer major weekend disruption due to power outage

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