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Richard Blackmore from The East Midlands Chamber

GDP growth ‘encouraging’ says Chamber but business needs support amid high rates and ongoing challenges

The region’s firms need business rates reform, faster planning and a long-term tax road map, East Midlands Chamber has said, despite latest figures showing slight growth to the economy. Data from the Office for National Statistics showed 0.3% GDP growth in November, a figure higher than had been expected by economists. East Midlands Chamber Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmore said: “Starting the year with economic growth is encouraging – it suggests a return to a sense of stability […]

15 January 2026 9

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Three men arrested as part of operation to target van thieves

Three men have been arrested as part of an operation to target thieves who stole from vans on more than 130 occasions across Erewash and South Derbyshire. Officers made the arrests in a rural location in Weston-on-Trent during the early hours of Wednesday 14th January and later in Spondon as part of Operation Askwicken. The operation was in connection with the theft of a large number of tools from the vans of tradespeople over the last year in numerous locations […]

15 January 2026 13

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Pair charged following reported assault of teenager in Ilkeston

A pair of teenagers have been charged with a number of offences following the alleged assault of a teenager in Ilkeston. The force was called to reports of a teenaged boy being assaulted by two people at a property in Muskham Avenue, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, at 8.30pm on 13th January. Two teenagers were arrested after a car linked to the incident was spotted later that night and failed to stop before the pair ran from the car and were detained nearby. […]

15 January 2026 9

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Derby College Group to host flagship Women in Engineering event on International Women in STEM Day

Derby College Group is set to host a flagship Women in Engineering event on Wednesday 11th February, coinciding with International Women in STEM Day, bringing together global engineering leaders, inspiring speakers and young people to explore the future of engineering. The event will take place at the East Midlands Institute of Technology (EMIoT) at The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, a specialist hub designed to deliver high-level technical education and training aligned directly with the needs of modern industry. The EMIoT […]

15 January 2026 9

New Over The Wall Camp Chief Executive, Alex Copeland (Credit: OTWC)

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Children’s charity welcomes new Chief Executive as an exciting year begins

A children's charity headquartered in Erewash has welcomed a new Chief Executive, ahead of an exciting year as it opens up transformative camps locally. Over The Wall Camp based in Ockbrook, is now led by Alex Copeland. Prior to joining, Alex was Chief Executive at homeless charity, Northampton Hope Centre and Hope Enterprises. He joins the charity with over 20 years of leadership experience working with charities, education, and the sports sector. In 2024, Over The Wall Camp secured its […]

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On National Pothole Day, East Mids Mayor pledges millions of pounds to help councils with road maintenance

Millions of pounds are being pledged by the Mayor of the East Midlands to help the region’s local highways authorities tackle the scourge of motorists – potholes. On Thursday 15th January, National Pothole Day, the Mayor of the East Midlands detailed an intention to ensure that the region’s four highways authorities – Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire County, Derby City and Derbyshire County councils – have funding to tackle the problem. Mayor Claire Ward said: “As Mayor of the East Midlands, I’m […]

15 January 2026 8

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Nottingham hospital second worst for lost ambulance handover hours

By Lauren Monaghan, Local Democracy Reporting Service Nottingham’s A&E has lost more than 18,000 hours in ambulance handover delays since April 2025, performance data has revealed. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) executives gathered in their first board meeting of 2026 on Tuesday (January 12th) to discuss the trust’s recent performance, with some improvements noted. Board papers revealed EMAS had lost more than 109,000 hours in handover delays between April 2025 and November 2025 – this refers to how long it […]

14 January 2026 4

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Working together to find homes for children

Derbyshire County Council is continuing its commitment to improving the lives of children in its care. The authority is one of four across the East Midlands working together as part of Foster for East Midlands Councils (FFEMC) to encourage more people to come forward and provide children with stable, nurturing homes close to their communities. Together with Derby City Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council the partnership is streamlining recruitment, providing high-quality support for foster carers and making […]

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Council tax: Erewash looks to unveil big freeze! Comment before 10th February!

Erewash Borough Council is looking to announce NO rise in council tax this year – while at the same time the town hall ploughs millions of pounds more into boosting the borough. The authority has launched an online survey so residents can give their views on its proposed budget, which also includes freezing car park charges. Household subscriptions to get garden waste collected would also be pegged. Erewash Borough Council leader Cllr James Dawson urged residents to take part in […]

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GDP growth ‘encouraging’ says Chamber but business needs support amid high rates and ongoing challenges

Three men arrested as part of operation to target van thieves

Pair charged following reported assault of teenager in Ilkeston

Derby College Group to host flagship Women in Engineering event on International Women in STEM Day

Children’s charity welcomes new Chief Executive as an exciting year begins

On National Pothole Day, East Mids Mayor pledges millions of pounds to help councils with road maintenance

Nottingham hospital second worst for lost ambulance handover hours

Working together to find homes for children

Council tax: Erewash looks to unveil big freeze! Comment before 10th February!

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