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Royal Derby Hospital. Photo by Eddie Bisknell.

Hospital trust chief praises “exceptional” staff efforts to combat continued challenging pressure

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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Plans are in place for a £3.75m road improvements in Spondon near A52

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£3.75m for Spondon traffic improvements

By Nigel Slater - Local Democracy Reporting Service Plans to improve road safety with a £3.75million upgrade at a notorious traffic hotspot in Derby are set to move forward. Changes to “provide greater control of traffic flows” at the Spondon A52 Interchange and the roundabout near Asda supermarket are in the pipeline. Drawings show plans to install new traffic lights and crossings around the roundabout, including the junctions to and from the A52, to encourage active travel – such as […]

12 January 2026 7

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Two borough sites listed as county council invests £4.5m in Derbyshire schools

Two schools in Erewash have been included in a list of schools across Derbyshire which are set to receive a share of £4.5m towards the cost of creating more space and making the learning environment better for students. A total of 18 schools will receive a cash injection from Derbyshire County Council towards on-going or new projects to modernise or expand following decisions made by Cabinet. Councillors agreed to allocate £3.1m from the Children’s Services Capital Budget to 10 schools […]

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The proposed new A50 junction and link road at Sinfin. Image from Pegasus Planning Group

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Budget for new A50 junction doubles, work not due to start until 2027 amid “catastrophic” financial risks

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service The budget for Derby’s long-awaited new A50 junction has doubled, surpassing £78 million, while work on the project has been delayed yet again. Formal plans for a new A50 junction at Deepdale Lane, south of Sinfin and Stenson fields and north of Barrow upon Trent, have been in the works for seven years. Costs had initially been £37.5 million with a start date in 2023 and completion in early 2025. However, spades […]

12 January 2026 6

Erewash Borough Council headquarters in Long Eaton. Photo by Eddie Bisknell.

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Growing plans for Erewash’s future

Erewash Borough Council will consider how to improve biodiversity and local energy at a Council Executive meeting on 13th January. A draft Biodiversity Report will be presented. Residents can expect updates every 5 years from this report about how the council could conserve and enhance biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life in a habitat – the higher this is, the better! A healthier more diverse habitat means better water and air quality, better soil nutrients, […]

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Derbyshire steps up winter support to keep residents warm, safe and supported

Derbyshire County Council is set to invest an additional £155,000 this winter to help residents stay warm, reduce homelessness and support communities facing rising living costs. The funding will strengthen three vital county-wide initiatives tackling fuel poverty, homelessness and winter pressures on health and wellbeing. Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Dawn Abbott said: “Fuel poverty, homelessness and cold homes are closely linked to poor health and inequality. “This additional funding will help communities stay resilient, […]

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Erewash MP experiences selling The Big Issue in Ilkeston

Erewash MP Adam Thompson has been on to the streets of Ilkeston to join local Big Issue vendor James Allerton. On a freezing January morning, which was all the better for Adam to see the tough realities of life on the streets, James told Adam that Saturdays are always a quiet day for trade, and on that specific morning temperatures were literally below zero. James begins his day selling at 8am, staying out through to 2pm, six days a week, […]

12 January 2026 35

Mayor Claire Ward on board one of the region's buses (Credit: Onclusive News)

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East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward ‘ready to deliver’ with £121m investment in road improvements

Millions of pounds is set to be invested in road improvements across the East Midlands. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is set to propose a £121m investment for road maintenance and repairs across the region for the four highway authorities over the 2026/27 financial year. Members of the authority's Transport and Digital Committee will also consider an alternative option to the £121m this week, which would invest a total of £79.4m in road maintenance for the 2026/27 financial […]

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From E-bikes to heaters: Unsafe electrical items spark house fires

Each year there are 20,000 electrical fires in UK homes. Most are caused by electrical products through misuse, unnoticed damage, and low-quality items. Regional charity Groundwork Five Counties provide free advice to keep families safe and prevent devastating house fires. The charity has added electrical safety support to its fully funded Green Doctor service, which provides energy and money-saving advice to East Midlands households through free home visits. Practical information and appointment bookings can be accessed through their website. Green […]

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Hospital trust chief praises “exceptional” staff efforts to combat continued challenging pressure

£3.75m for Spondon traffic improvements

Two borough sites listed as county council invests £4.5m in Derbyshire schools

Budget for new A50 junction doubles, work not due to start until 2027 amid “catastrophic” financial risks

Growing plans for Erewash’s future

Derbyshire steps up winter support to keep residents warm, safe and supported

Erewash MP experiences selling The Big Issue in Ilkeston

East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward ‘ready to deliver’ with £121m investment in road improvements

From E-bikes to heaters: Unsafe electrical items spark house fires

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