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Local Police Officers have been called out following the receipt of reports that two people had entered a house in Muskham Avenue, Cotmanhay, armed with a knife. The incident, at around 8:30pm on 13th January led to a teenaged boy suffering a stab injury. He was taken to hospital but it is understood that he will make a full physical recovery. A second man in his 20s suffered a minor slash wound from a knife on his hand. He is […]
Food banks and community pantries across the county will receive additional funding to help support vulnerable residents and provide food to those who need it the most. Derbyshire County Council is set to strengthen its response to food insecurity across the county with a new £100,000 funding package aimed at supporting residents most in need. Access to affordable, nutritious food plays a vital role in physical health, mental wellbeing, and people’s ability to cope with changes in their circumstances. Derbyshire […]
By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Plans to put traffic lights around one of Derby’s busiest roundabouts could make A52 congestion worse, councillors fear. Major changes to the Spondon Asda Island and its junctions with Brian Clough Way are set to be given the green light. Investigation and survey work at the island begins on Monday (January 19th) as part of the early phases of the £3.75m highways scheme. Officials from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) […]
By Lauren Monaghan - Local Democracy Reporting Service East Midlands’ ambulance trust is set to spend more than £36 million on new ambulances to address its “ageing” fleet of vehicles. The figure refers to the investment East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) will make in its vehicles as part of its three-year ‘Fleet Strategic Plan’. This was discussed by EMAS board officials in a meeting on Tuesday (13th January). The ambulance trust utilises a range of vehicles to provide its services, […]
By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derby’s hospital leadership have warned “many difficult decisions” lie ahead to resolve “catastrophic” budget issues, but have given reassurances about patient safety and quality of care. A board meeting held on Tuesday 13th January by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust heard the depths of the issues faced by the organisation. Leadership said that the £70 million budget gap faced by the trust next year and the £28 […]
Work has started to build a bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton which will be a vital link for residents of the town. The Britannia Mills bridge, which is near Bennett Street, is one of the Government funded Long Eaton Town Deal projects. It will link, via a traffic free route, the canal towpath to the Canal Street district of the town. Construction work is being carried out by Stepnell, the same company who are replacing the dilapidated […]
Latest figures reveal the number of raids have soared by 77% in the UK since the government came into power, leading to an 83% rise in arrests (July 2024 to end of December 2025). Over 17,400 raids were made to dodgy businesses - such as nail bars, car washes, barbers and takeaway shops - targeting those attempting to undercut honest workers and hide in plain sight. The major uplift, which led to more than 12,300 arrests, was made possible by […]
A group of walkers in Erewash is seeing 2026 in with a change to its membership after a long standing member decided to step down. Tony Beardsley was an original member of the Erewash Ramblers Committee, starting out as Programme Secretary and then becoming Chairman. The organisation was formed in 1981 and is part of the Derbyshire Area of Ramblers. However, after 45 years on the Committee, Tony has decided to step down. A statement issued on behalf of the […]
By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service Derby’s hospital trust chief has praised “exceptional” efforts staff have put in to combat continued challenging pressure for NHS services, but the organisation has highlighted strain from sickness and “catastrophic” budget issues. Stephen Posey, chief executive of the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Royal Derby Hospital, has addressed a slew of issues as the health system continued to face heightened pressure for services. In a report […]
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