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Protesters At Derbyshire County Council'S County Hall Opposed To The Authority'S Feared Closure Plans For Eight Care Homes.

Protesters gather at County Council HQ in opposition to feared closure of eight care homes

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 Conservative-controlled council chose to sell the eight care homes while managing a multi-million pound budget deficit and after the new Reform UK council administration took control following the May election […]

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Supporting Derbyshire foster families in LGBTQ+ History Month

Derbyshire County Council – part of Foster for East Midlands Councils – is encouraging people from all backgrounds to consider fostering and make a life-changing difference for local children. Every February, LGBTQ+ History Month celebrates diversity, visibility and inclusion, recognising the contributions LGBTQ+ people have made to society while highlighting the importance of equality and representation. These values sit at the heart of fostering, where children and young people benefit most when they feel accepted, supported and safe to be […]

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Groundbreaking research aims to spearhead efforts to improve young rider safety

The most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date, commissioned to understand the attitudes, behaviours, needs and preferred methods of communication of young riders, has been launched by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF). Carried out with funding from The Road Safety Trust and support from Agilysis, the Young Riders Matter project comprised a casualty analysis of riders aged 16-24 years - as well as a survey completed by 250 young riders, with follow-up interviews. The survey ensured young […]

10 February 2026 8

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CrossCountry unveils first refurbished Voyager train

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry, which runs servies through Long Eaton Railway Station, has unveiled the first refurbished train of its Voyager fleet - marking the start of a £75 million investment to deliver a brighter, more comfortable experience for passengers across Britain. Revealing the new-look train at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, CrossCountry colleagues and invited guests were invited to tour the train and experience the improvements first-hand – with the refreshed train set to be back on the […]

10 February 2026 7

Borough Wide

Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton

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 from the Duchess Theatre when the van was taken. Nottingham-based Operation Orphan is a global charity supporting the well-being of impoverished children worldwide. The stolen van is primarily used to […]

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East Mids Mayor Claire Ward with a digital screen promoting Derby at London St Pancras Station. (Credit: Marketing Derby)

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Major marketing campaign launched to boost regional tourism sector

The East Midlands Combined County Authority has launched a major new marketing campaign designed to boost tourism in the region. The Centre of it All campaign, backed by Visit Derby, Visit Peak District & Derbyshire and Visit Nottinghamshire, aims to encourage visitors from London, the South-East and across the UK to explore the region’s culture, sport, landscapes and hospitality. It promotes the East Midlands as an easily accessible short-break destination in a bid to drive overnight stays, encourage visitors to […]

10 February 2026 5

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Strengthened partnership with Great British Energy to galvanise East Midlands energy revolution

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Great British Energy (GBE), marking a major step forward for clean energy development in the region. The delivery of clean and renewable energy projects will help lower bills, support inclusive economic growth, and contribute to regional and national climate goals. The MoU sets out a shared commitment for EMCCA and GBE to work together to unlock investment in clean energy infrastructure, expand community-owned energy projects, […]

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Boost for communities across the East Midlands thanks to Mayor’s £3m fund

Communities across the East Midlands are set to be strengthened thanks to millions of pounds of new investment with an initiative in Cotmanhay amongst those benefitting. The Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward has announced the first projects to receive support from her £3m Community Development Fund. Launched last year, the fund supports 10 priority areas across the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) region where communities face high levels of disadvantage and have limited numbers of local community […]

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Borough Wide

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

By Helen Purcell Erewash Borough Council is looking for outstanding members of the community to honour, and they want to know who you think deserves to be celebrated for their contribution to the borough. Nominations for the Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards – which will be hosted by Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson – are open until 27 February 2026. The Mayor said: “There are so many people in Erewash who work hard to support our local area, and they […]

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Protesters gather at County Council HQ in opposition to feared closure of eight care homes

Supporting Derbyshire foster families in LGBTQ+ History Month

Groundbreaking research aims to spearhead efforts to improve young rider safety

CrossCountry unveils first refurbished Voyager train

Local charity appeals for help after van stolen in Long Eaton

Major marketing campaign launched to boost regional tourism sector

Strengthened partnership with Great British Energy to galvanise East Midlands energy revolution

Boost for communities across the East Midlands thanks to Mayor’s £3m fund

Mayor to host Erewash Civic Voluntary Awards

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