News - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound https://www.erewashsound.com/category/news/long-eaton/ Love Music - Love Erewash - Your local radio station on 103.5 & 96.8 FM Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:56:02 +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 - Long Eaton - Latest and archives - Erewash Sound https://www.erewashsound.com/category/news/long-eaton/ 32 32 247482237 Custodial sentences for two prolific shop lifters https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/custodial-sentences-for-two-prolific-shop-lifters/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:32:29 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210081 A Derby woman who was arrested at a Long Eaton property has been handed a custodial sentence, along with a a Stapleford women, both of whom faced charges related to theft. Aimi Turner from Drewery Lane in the city was detained by local Safer Neighbourhood Team Police Officers, at a [...]

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]]> 210081 Protesters gather at County Council HQ in opposition to feared closure of eight care homes https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/protesters-gather-at-county-council-hq-in-opposition-to-feared-closure-of-eight-care-homes/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:28:13 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=210011 By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Protesters turned out in a last ditch bid to persuade Derbyshire County Council in the eleventh hour to save eight of its elderly care homes from feared closure after the authority’s failed attempt to sell them to a single provider. The former [...]

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]]> 210011 Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/local-charity-appeals-for-help-after-van-stolen-in-long-eaton/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:48:56 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=209616 By Helen Purcell A local charity that delivers essential services to some of the most vulnerable families across Nottingham and Erewash has had its van stolen in Long Eaton. Charity co-founder Brad Moore was in the area on Saturday evening to help the Erewash Musical Youth Society remove its set [...]

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]]> 209616 North Derbyshire councillor joins vigil as eight Derbyshire council care homes face closure https://www.erewashsound.com/news/north-derbyshire-councillor-joins-vigil-as-eight-derbyshire-council-care-homes-face-closure/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:47:03 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=209447 By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service A North East Derbyshire District Councillor has described the circumstances for one of eight Derbyshire County Council care homes facing closure as ‘devastating’ for residents, their families and staff. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing [...]

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]]> 209447 Long Eaton headquartered salon group chooses Cancer Research UK as new charity partner https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/long-eaton-headquartered-salon-group-chooses-cancer-research-uk-as-new-charity-partner/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:33:18 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208772 A hair salon group with its headquarters in Long Eaton has announced the signing of a new corporate partnership agreement with Cancer Research UK. The KH Hair Group, which has its head office and training academy in the town, has committed to raising a minimum of £10,000 throughout 2026, which [...]

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]]> 208772 Four MPs back campaign to save eight Derbyshire council care homes facing closure https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/four-mps-back-campaign-to-save-eight-derbyshire-council-care-homes-facing-closure/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:23:40 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208745 By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Four MPs are backing a union campaign urging Derbyshire County Council to save eight of its care homes from feared closure after a collapsed sale. The former Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget [...]

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]]> 208745 Positive stop-search by Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Police Officers https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/positive-stop-search-by-long-eaton-safer-neighbourhood-police-officers/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:58:11 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208469 Plain-clothes officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team have taken action after a patrol in and around the town led to suspicious activity being identified. On Bonsall Street, officers observed a brief interaction between two males, and believed that a drug deal was taking place. A suspected dealer [...]

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]]> 208469 Mayor plays down £400m plan for trams coming to Derby (Consultation runs to 8th February) https://www.erewashsound.com/community-notices/mayor-plays-down-400m-plan-for-trams-coming-to-derby-consultation-runs-to-8th-february/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:46:27 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=208106 By Nigel Slater – Local Democracy Reporting Service The East Midlands Mayor has played down fresh plans for a tram network coming to Derby – suggesting other transport ideas are in greater need. Claire Ward told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) there was a media “obsession” with trams and [...]

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]]> 208106 Campaigners to hold ‘silent vigil’ on 6th February near one of eight County Council care homes facing closure https://www.erewashsound.com/news/campaigners-to-hold-silent-vigil-near-one-of-eight-derbyshire-council-care-homes-facing-closure/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:56:55 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=207555 By Jon Cooper – Local Democracy Reporting Service Campaign organisers have hit back at Derbyshire County Council after the authority had urged them to cancel a planned demonstration outside one of its eight care homes that have all become subject to a collapsed sale to a private provider and feared [...]

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]]> 207555 Ceremonial start to for new Scout build project in Sawley https://www.erewashsound.com/community-notices/ceremonial-start-to-for-new-scout-build-project-in-sawley/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:27:40 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=207005 The dawn of a new era for scouting in Sawley and Long Eaton is to be marked with a groundbreaking ceremony in February. The 1st Sawley Scout group will start the foundations as part of phase 1 of a new build project, with a ceremony to be held on Wednesday [...]

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]]> 207005 Male charged for inflicting grievous bodily harm https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/male-charged-for-inflicting-grievous-bodily-harm/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:01:38 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=207464 A Long Eaton man has been remanded into custody until mid-February after local Police received an emergency call reporting that a male had been assaulted in the town. Officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team responded to the 999 call on the evening of Saturday 17th January, attending the [...]

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]]> 207464 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 Historic stables become new hub for businesses https://www.erewashsound.com/community-notices/historic-stables-become-new-hub-for-businesses/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:20:24 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=205739 A ceremony at what used to be a complex of disused stables will see Erewash Borough Council’s Mayor formally handed the keys to a major new asset for the borough – a swish business hub where firms can set up home and create jobs. The historic buildings right next to [...]

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]]> 205739 New bridge is a big deal https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/new-bridge-is-a-big-deal/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:37:02 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=205179 Work has started to build a bridge over the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton which will be a vital link for residents of the town. The Britannia Mills bridge, which is near Bennett Street, is one of the Government funded Long Eaton Town Deal projects. It will link, via a [...]

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]]> 205179 Two borough sites listed as county council invests £4.5m in Derbyshire schools https://www.erewashsound.com/news/borough-wide/two-borough-sites-listed-as-county-council-invests-4-5m-in-derbyshire-schools/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:20:11 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204974 Two schools in Erewash have been included in a list of schools across Derbyshire which are set to receive a share of £4.5m towards the cost of creating more space and making the learning environment better for students. A total of 18 schools will receive a cash injection from Derbyshire [...]

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]]> 204974 Forth bridge firm builds new crossing over canal https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/forth-bridge-firm-builds-new-crossing-over-canal/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:08:54 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204269 A firm that makes bridges and whose experts help to maintain one of the UK’s most iconic crossings has begun factory construction of a new link that will span the Erewash Canal – as part of Long Eaton’s £25million Town Deal. The company – Wigan-based Beaver Bridges – is responsible [...]

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]]> 204269 Local developer submits planning for Long Eaton mill restoration https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/local-developer-submits-planning-for-long-eaton-mill-restoration/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:21:36 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204204 A local developer has stepped in to help restore a Long Eaton landmark after submitting an application for planning permission. ALB Group purchased Bridge Mills in Derby Road, Long Eaton in 2021 with a view to transforming the three-storey, former lace factory into residential development. The developer has now submitted [...]

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]]> 204204 Storm Goretti impacts on CrossCountry services in and around Erewash https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/storm-goretti-impacts-on-crosscountry-services-in-and-around-erewash/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:38:17 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204169 CrossCountry trains Service Delivery Director Nick Westcott, has issued a statement after the CrossCountry network was severely impacted by Storm Goretti with several routes not in operation this morning. CrossCountry runs services through Long Eaton Railway Station (to/from Nottingham/Birmingham) as well as more regionally. Nick said: “Storm Goretti has had [...]

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]]> 204169 Local Air Ambulance charity opens new shop in Long Eaton https://www.erewashsound.com/news/long-eaton/local-air-ambulance-charity-opens-new-shop-in-long-eaton/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:43:35 +0000 https://www.erewashsound.com/?p=204133 In 2025, the Your Air Ambulance charity flew almost 1,000 missions in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, providing care from the air to those who need help in the fastest time possible. The charity receives no NHS funding and is reliant on donations from the public and its network of retails outlets [...]

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]]> 204133 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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