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Ockbrook-based UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp announces vineyard partnership

Ockbrook-based Over The Wall Camp, the UK children’s charity supporting children and young people living with serious illness and their families, has announced a new charitable partnership with a Sussex-based family-run vineyard. Abingworth Vineyard will support Over The Wall Camp through charitable donations from bottle sales, special-edition labelling, and sponsorship of a London fundraising event. The partnership brings together two organisations that share a belief in the importance of family, joy, community, and creating meaningful moments. The company will start […]

5 October 2026 27

Credit: Derbyshire Police / The Barton Family

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Tributes paid to ‘special son’ and ‘delightful young man’ who died in Draycott collision

The family and friends of a young man who died in a collision in Draycott have paid tribute to a 'one of a kind, delightful young man.' George Barton died following a collision in Derby Road at around 8.15pm on Sunday 6th September. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died the following morning. The 22-year-old grew up in Ockbrook and loved being outside and helping on the family farm. George’s parents Richard and Samantha said: “I know […]

14 September 2026 60

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SUMMER KIDZ: First young campers set to experience charity’s forever home in Ockbrook

Over The Wall Camp is set to welcome its first campers at its new forever home in Ockbrook. Hundreds of children with serious illnesses and disabilities are set for a summer of adventure, laughter and unforgettable memories at the charity’s new base at Ockbrook. From the end of July 2026, children and young people aged eight to 17, alongside their siblings and families, will enjoy week-long and weekend residential camps at the newly transformed former Ockbrook School site. Chief executive […]

28 July 2026 21

Residents have hit out at plans to allow 400 new homes next to the A52. Image by LDRS.

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Derby residents slam ‘horrendous’ 400 homes plan next to A52 on the Erewash border

Residents have furiously hit out at plans to potentially allow 400 new homes be built next to the A52. Derby City Council is allocating land next to Stoney Lane in Spondon as a spot where hundreds of new homes could be potentially built in the future as part of its next Local Plan. The development master-plan sets out where 12,500 new homes can be built across Derby over the next 17 years – at a time when building new homes […]

15 June 2026 70

Cheers . . . people turn up at bar to chat with new civic leader

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Greg hits bullseye with first meet-the-Mayor event

The new civic leader for Erewash enjoyed two hours of “fantastic” conversations as he staged the first in a series of meet-the-Mayor sessions at a popular pub – where he apologised for being duff at darts. Cllr Greg Maskalick said of his mission to meet local people: “It was much appreciated by the public. I would like to thank the management and staff at The General Havelock in Ilkeston for taking excellent care of me – but most of all […]

10 June 2026 40

Mayor Maskalick at The Royal Oak in Ockbrook (Credit: EBC)

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New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

A piano virtuoso from Pittsburgh celebrated becoming Erewash’s new Mayor by taking to the stage to wow music fans at a rock and blues festival. The charity gig by teacher Cllr Greg Maskalick, 66, was his first official engagement – and came a day after he was handed the chain of office in a ceremony at Long Eaton Town Hall. He and his Roadkill Blues Band were also the headliners the following night at the free two-day music extravaganza in […]

3 June 2026 95

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New PC for Long Eaton SNT

Derbyshire Constabulary has announced the appointment of a new PC for the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team. PC Paul Sheldon will serve in the Long Eaton Rural District which includes Breaston, Borrowash, Draycott, Ockbrook, Risley and Stanton by Dale. A police officer for over 10 years, he has carried out most of his work so far in Derby, as a response officer before joining Erewash SNT in March this year. Speaking on social media, PC Sheldon said: "I look forward […]

26 May 2026 81

Cllr Maskalick with other members of the Roadkill Blues Band

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2026 Mayor begins year in office with free festival fundraiser weekend

Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Greg Maskalick has successfully held a charity Blues and Rock Fest to raise money for the homeless charity Canaan Trust, which is based in Long Eaton, and Home Start in Ilkeston. Over the evenings of Friday 22nd May and Saturday 23rd May at the Royal Oak in Ockbrook, music lovers enjoyed free admission to hear live performances from a variety of bands. The two nights of live blues and rock music featured Ding & John, Sunshadow, […]

23 May 2026 54

2026-2027 Erewash Mayor, Cllr Greg Maskalick (Credit: EBC)

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New Mayor will be a key figure in Erewash: a chance to meet Cllr Greg…

Councillor Greg Maskalick has been announced as the new Mayor of Erewash after spending the past year as Deputy to Councillor Harry Atkinson. The chains were handed over at the council’s annual meeting at Long Eaton Town Hall on Thursday 21 May. Councillor Maskalick said: “It is an honour to be elected as Mayor of Erewash. I intend to make the most of this year and take the opportunity to talk to residents and engage closely with our communities. I […]

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Ockbrook

Ockbrook-based UK children’s charity Over The Wall Camp announces vineyard partnership

Tributes paid to ‘special son’ and ‘delightful young man’ who died in Draycott collision

SUMMER KIDZ: First young campers set to experience charity’s forever home in Ockbrook

Derby residents slam ‘horrendous’ 400 homes plan next to A52 on the Erewash border

Greg hits bullseye with first meet-the-Mayor event

New Mayor wows rock & blues fans at charity fest

New PC for Long Eaton SNT

2026 Mayor begins year in office with free festival fundraiser weekend

New Mayor will be a key figure in Erewash: a chance to meet Cllr Greg…

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