Mayor opens borough’s newest nature reserve
Erewash Borough Council’s 12th and newest nature reserve has been officially declared open by the Mayor – who was filmed by a BBC TV news crew as he cut the ribbon.
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East Midlands pupils among 1.2 million revealing new UK reading trends
A new report has revealed how children’s reading habits are evolving across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on data from over 1.2 million pupils, the 2025 What Kids Are Reading report from Renaissance, published recently, shows that five years on from the disruption of lockdown, young readers are engaging with more challenging books—and understanding them better.
Double celebration for Derby at national education awards
The University of Derby was crowned a double winner in two categories of a national award that recognises successful individuals and initiatives aimed at widening access to higher education.
Part of Derbyshire could be split in two in new plans to reorganise local government in the borough, city and county
A part of Derbyshire could be split in two in new plans to reorganise local government in the county and city – but its leader says that would be “a bridge too far”.
Rolls-Royce lands orders for over 140 engines at Paris Air Show
Rolls-Royce is reflecting on a highly successful Paris Air Show at which it secured a glut of new orders for engines it makes in Derby.
Cannabis grow found in Long Eaton is seized
A raid on a Long Eaton property resulted in the the discovery of a cannabis grow.
Witness appeal after sexual assault in Ilkeston
Police officers are appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault in Ilkeston at the weekend.
Trust’s parking income hits £12.4 million
The trust running hospitals in Derby and Burton generated £12.4 million in parking revenue over the last four years – with the sum recorded as one of the highest in the country, that is according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
PCC secures extra £1m for ‘hotspot’ policing patrols targeting ASB
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has secured a £1m boost from the Government to combat anti-social behaviour in ‘hotspots' across the county.
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