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Active Lives winner Susie with Erewash Mayor Cllr Harry Atkinson (Credit: EBC)

Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’

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 Lives in Erewash Awards for her tireless work organising activities in the community. Her traumatic injury led her to launch support groups for residents living with long-term illnesses – but […]

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Students working with Think Ocean (Credit: DCG)

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DCG puts sustainability at the heart of teaching through innovative, industry-focused approach

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, moving sustainability away from being a ‘bolt-on’ topic and instead integrating it naturally within vocational and technical education, where it has the greatest impact. Led by Sophie Harris, Advanced Teacher […]

20 January 2026 41

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Homes approved next to historic brickworks site after assurances over contamination investigations

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 to the former Oakwell Brickworks in Derby Road, Ilkeston. The field used for the housing development was never formally part of the brickworks, the meeting heard, with the brickworks becoming […]

19 January 2026 103

The proposed children's home in Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston. Image from Google

Borough Wide

Ilkeston house approved to become children’s home despite local objections

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 Springfield Gardens, Ilkeston, into a children’s home for three young people aged eight to 18. Council documents state that an opposing petition signed by 82 people had been submitted to […]

19 January 2026 48

Borough Wide

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 26

Borough Wide

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 50

Borough Wide

Derby College Group sites closed: 09/01/2026

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 move online where possible, and further updates will be provided via email. Although weather conditions are expected to improve later today, students should NOT attempt to travel to any DCG […]

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The new pitch at The Rutland Sports Park in Ilkeston (Credit: EBC)

Borough Wide

Sports park strolls help Stephen defy spine injury

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 fruitless attempts to rebuild his mobility he was given a frightening diagnosis – that the agony from the severe injury to his lower spine could see him confined to a […]

8 January 2026 47

Borough Wide

Police and Trading Standards officers carry out raid on South Street shop

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 tobacco products were found behind the counter and within a false wall. Further products were also found in the shopkeeper's car, which was subsequently seized, and the shop has been […]

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Ilkeston

Brave Susie is among stars at council ‘Oscars’

DCG puts sustainability at the heart of teaching through innovative, industry-focused approach

Homes approved next to historic brickworks site after assurances over contamination investigations

Ilkeston house approved to become children’s home despite local objections

Pair charged following reported assault of teenager in Ilkeston

Erewash MP experiences selling The Big Issue in Ilkeston

Derby College Group sites closed: 09/01/2026

Sports park strolls help Stephen defy spine injury

Police and Trading Standards officers carry out raid on South Street shop

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