News - Ilkeston - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound https://www.erewashsound.com/category/news/ilkeston/ Love Music - Love Erewash - Your local radio station on 103.5 & 96.8 FM Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:12:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.erewashsound.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pro.Radio-ES-Favicon.webp?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 News - Ilkeston - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound https://www.erewashsound.com/category/news/ilkeston/ 32 32 247482237 Appeal to identify man selling items door-to-door https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/appeal-to-identify-man-selling-items-door-to-door/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:30:44 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210072 Derbyshire Police are appealing for information to try and identify the man pictured after reports of a man selling items door-to-door in Ilkeston as well as Derby. Two separate incidents of door-to-door selling have been reported – both targeting elderly individuals – and in one instance where a man entered [...]

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]]> 210072 Appeal after motorcycle stolen from home before being found abandoned https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/appeal-after-motorcycle-stolen-from-home-before-being-found-abandoned/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:26 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208799 Officers investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Ilkeston are appealing for the public’s help. The red Kawasaki EN500 motorcycle was stolen from a house in Park Road, at around 1am on 8th January. The bike was found later the same day dumped on the Pewitt Golf Course and has [...]

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]]> 208799 DCG champions next generation of nature-minded leaders through conservation and land-based education https://www.erewashsound.com/news/morley/dcg-champions-next-generation-of-nature-minded-leaders-through-conservation-and-land-based-education/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:15:08 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208767 As the urgency of nature recovery and sustainable land management grows across the UK, Derby College Group (DCG) is celebrating the role its Broomfield Hall (Morley) campus plays in preparing students for careers that directly support the future of the environment. Broomfield Hall, DCG’s working estate in the Derwent Valley, [...]

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]]> 208767 Garden group embrace romance with random Valentines bouquet drop https://www.erewashsound.com/news/garden-group-embrace-romance-with-random-valentines-bouquet-drop/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:33:49 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208748 Valentine’s Day is not just a commercial day for couples to declare their love according to volunteers at Shipley Community Garden. For the last five years, during the month of February, members have randomly dropped handmade bouquets of flowers, seed bombs and seed paper and lavender fabric hearts on random [...]

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]]> 208748 Two men given jail sentences over attack on teenager who later died https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/two-men-given-jail-sentences-over-attack-on-teenager-who-later-died/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:59:30 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208791 Two men have been given jail sentences for attacking a teenager on a night out who later died from his injuries in Ilkeston. Liam Derrett was enjoying an evening out with friends when he was assaulted in the Market Place in the early hours of Sunday 1st June 2025. The [...]

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]]> 208791 Borough Council ‘Oscars’ celebrate Borough’s bright stars https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/borough-council-oscars-celebrate-boroughs-bright-stars/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:57:33 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208517 By Helen Purcell for Erewash Sound Brave Susie Lambart has been celebrated among other locals for her dedication to the borough after overcoming brain injury. A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough [...]

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]]> 208517 Four Erewash schools listed amongst over 120 to offer free breakfast clubs in the East Midlands by April 2026 https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/four-erewash-schools-listed-amongst-over-120-to-offer-free-breakfast-clubs-in-the-east-midlands-by-april-2026/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:04:20 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208502 Four Erewash schools have been listed amongst over 120 in the East Midlands to be offering free breakfast clubs from this April as the landmark scheme continues to expand across the region and the country. The government confirmed recently that over 300,000 children are set to benefit from Best Start [...]

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]]> 208502 A chapter of success for Derby College library manager with master’s distinction and national prize https://www.erewashsound.com/news/a-chapter-of-success-for-derby-college-library-manager-with-masters-distinction-and-national-prize/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:36:35 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208142 A Derby College Group library manager has completed a master’s degree with distinction while working full-time, and has been recognised with an academic prize from the School of Information, Journalism and Communication at the University of Sheffield for her research into student wellbeing. Rachel Huskisson, who leads Library Services at [...]

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]]> 208142 Ilkeston Police Officers target illegal parking in the town https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston-police-officers-target-illegal-parking-in-the-town/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:28 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208463 After receiving a number of reports from members of the public, police officers in Erewash are putting a focus on illegal parking, with particular reference being made to issues at school pick-up and drop-off times. A statement from Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team said that the school run leads to busy [...]

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]]> 208463 Turrets or trees? Vote for new kids’ fun zone https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/turrets-or-trees-vote-for-new-kids-fun-zone/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:19:24 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=206581 A castle-themed design and a woodland-style haven are the two contenders for a new £75,000 fun zone that Erewash Borough Council is planning to build – with residents being invited to pick the one their children would prefer. The vote is the third of its kind to be held in [...]

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]]> 206581 People power puts a swift end to hole pole https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/people-power-puts-a-swift-end-to-hole-pole/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:10 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=206598 People power has swiftly brought familiarity back to a much-loved Ilkeston landmark after change was suddenly noticed. The ‘Hole In The Wall’ near to the Bath Street branch of the Nat West Bank, has been such a major part of local life, that it remains highly ranked on location review [...]

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]]> 206598 Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’ https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/brave-susie-is-among-stars-at-council-oscars/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:49:45 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=206506 A woman who has overcome a life-changing brain injury to selflessly help others was among the stars of an awards night staged by Erewash Borough Council to salute local people who inspire fellow citizens to get fit and healthy. Susie Lambert was honoured by the Mayor in the 2026 Active [...]

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]]> 206506 DCG puts sustainability at the heart of teaching through innovative, industry-focused approach https://www.erewashsound.com/news/dcg-puts-sustainability-at-the-heart-of-teaching-through-innovative-industry-focused-approach/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:58:55 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=206393 Derby College Group (DCG) is leading the way in embedding sustainability meaningfully across Further Education, empowering educators and students with the confidence, skills and understanding needed to thrive in a rapidly changing green economy. Through an innovative Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Fellowship, DCG has successfully supported a cultural shift, [...]

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]]> 206393 Homes approved next to historic brickworks site after assurances over contamination investigations https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/homes-approved-next-to-historic-brickworks-site-after-assurances-over-contamination-investigations/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:41:30 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=206234 By Eddie Bisknell – Local Democracy Reporting Service Dozens of homes have been approved next to an historic Derbyshire dumping site for hazardous waste following thorough assurances over investigations into contamination. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting this month, councillors approved plans from Waterville Land Ltd for 82 homes next [...]

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]]> 206234 Ilkeston house approved to become children’s home despite local objections https://www.erewashsound.com/news/ilkeston/ilkeston-house-approved-to-become-childrens-home-despite-local-objections/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:25:40 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=206223 By Eddie Bisknell – Local Democracy Reporting Service A house in a Derbyshire town can now be converted into a children’s home despite objections from dozens of residents. At an Erewash Borough Council meeting this month, councillors approved plans from Sterling Supported Living Ltd to convert a semi-detched house in [...]

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]]> 206223 Pair charged following reported assault of teenager in Ilkeston https://www.erewashsound.com/news/cotmanhay/pair-charged-following-reported-assault-of-teenager-in-ilkeston/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=205750 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 [...]

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]]> 205750 Erewash MP experiences selling The Big Issue in Ilkeston https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/erewash-mp-experiences-selling-the-big-issue-in-ilkeston/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:53:49 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204964 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 [...]

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]]> 204964 Derby College Group sites closed: 09/01/2026 https://www.erewashsound.com/community-notices/derby-college-group-sites-closed-09-01-2026/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:05:33 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204095 Derby College Group report that, due to the current severe weather conditions and significant travel disruptions in and around Derby, all DCG sites will be closed today – Friday 9th January 2026. Some bus and train routes are not operating, making travel unsafe and unreliable. Teaching and support activities will [...]

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]]> 204095 Sports park strolls help Stephen defy spine injury https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/sports-park-strolls-help-stephen-defy-spine-injury/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:53:54 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204129 An Erewash spine injury sufferer who feared ending up in a wheelchair has told how the launch of a walking initiative in the borough has helped to transform his life. The formerly fit and active resident, called Stephen, was left battling excruciating pain as his world came crashing down. Amid [...]

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]]> 204129 Police and Trading Standards officers carry out raid on South Street shop https://www.erewashsound.com/news/police-and-trading-standards-officers-carry-out-raid-on-south-street-shop/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:40:46 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204179 Ilkeston Police officers have joined forces with Trading Standards officers to carry out a raid in the town. The operation between the local Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team from Derbyshire Constabulary along with County Council officials, targeted a shop on South Street on Wednesday 7th January. Thousands of illicit cigarettes and [...]

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