An iconic company that has been celebrated for 80 years as the Rolls-Royce of bicycle makers is to debut its first ELECTRIC powered two-wheeler – thanks to help from Erewash Borough Council. Mercian Cycles – which produces hand-crafted custom-built bikes – successfully applied for a £20,000 research and development grant [...]

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A mad-cap three-wheel charity stunt by Erewash’s Mayor has given a second boost to the thriving local Scouts movement – hot on the heels of a council grant making a “massive difference” for hundreds of the organisation’s big-hearted and adventurous youngsters. Jubilant civic head Cllr Harry Atkinson last month raised [...]

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Erewash Fire Stations are to see the arrival of new fire engines, part of a roll out of nine county wide, following major investment by Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) to enhance emergency response and support firefighters in protecting local communities. The new fleet comprises six Scania fire appliances [...]

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A rail expert has said Derby needs a revolutionary tram network “because otherwise the city will decline”. David Gibson, regional officer of the Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA), is urging for around £550 million to be spent on improving transport across Derby with new tram lines. But he warned they [...]

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A start date on work for the major expansion of the A38 has been revealed – but campaigners have hit out at the decision to approve the project. The Government announced its commitment to transform one of Derby’s busiest roads this week in a move it says will boost the [...]

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Drivers across the East Midlands are set for smoother, safer journeys after the Government committed millions of pounds to upgrade and future-proof roads in the region. The Mayor of the East Midlands has been working with the Government to ensure local roads get the investment they need. As such, she welcomes [...]

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Police officers from the Ilkeston Rural Safer Neighbourhood Team have carried out an operation in two borough villages as part of work to enforce three elements of Derbyshire Constabulary’s ‘Fatal Four’ campaign. Behaviours are those that cause death and serious injury on our roads – speed, failure to use seat [...]

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Derbyshire Police officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault at Little Eaton island. The incident occurred at around 2.55pm on 2nd December 2025 at the traffic lights on the southbound carriageway of the A38. Two men left a blue Hyundai and attacked a man in a white Renault Megane. [...]

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