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Four charged over kidnap of man in Ilkeston

Four people have been charged with the kidnap of a man in Ilkeston. Officers made a number of arrests in relation to an incident in which a man aged in his 20s was taken away against his will in Bridge Street on Thursday 30 July. The victim was safely located. The four men who have since been charged with kidnap and assault ABH are Kien Rigley, 23, of Barlborough Road, Ilkeston, Kainan Wilson, 21, of Market Street, Ironville, Zabed Miah, […]

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A screenshot from a Derbyshire police video of a police chase with an e-scooter rider in Derby. Image by Derbyshire police.

Derby

Use of illegal e-scootes shows a big increase despite seizures

A “big increase” in the illegal use of e-scooters in Derby and wider county has been reported – despite hundreds of the vehicles destroyed by police. Derbyshire police has seized 850 e-scooters since it started a “seize-first” enforcement approach at the end of 2024 following complaints and safety concerns raised by residents. But officers have issued a further warning after seeing more of them on the streets, despite the actions taken in the last 18 months. It comes after force […]

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Borough Wide

Three people assaulted by man at petrol station

Ilkeston Police Officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify a pictured after three people were assaulted at a petrol station. The incident occurred at the Asda petrol station in Nottingham Road in the town at around 1:30am on Sunday 31st May. Three people, two men in their 20s and 30s, and a woman in her 20s, were assaulted by the man. A car was also damaged in the incident. The man pictured was in the area at the […]

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Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

Derbyshire

Business in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire expected to benefit as combined authority granted new status

A government decision to apply ‘established’ status to the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is ‘another significant step forward’ for devolution, East Midlands Chamber has said, adding that it could mean a boost for business support and local decision making. Established Mayoral Strategic Authority (EMSA) status gives the East Midlands Combined County Authority the right to request additional powers; apply for flexible, integrated funding and have a greater level of control over funding decisions. The status can be given […]

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The Crossroads Of Doom at Rosliston Road, Caldwell Road and Burton Road between Swadlincote and Drakelow. Image from Google.

Derbyshire

Developer-funded highways improvements

Derbyshire’s “crossroads of doom” are set for improvement as part of a wide range of upgrades to tackle some of the county’s biggest – and most notorious – roads. Funded by Derbyshire developers, Derbyshire County Council is set to “draw down” more than £462,000 to pay for a range of road and public transport improvements over the next year. These fees were promised in legal agreements signed as part of planning approvals to help mitigate the impact of housing schemes […]

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Borough Wide

SUMMER KIDZ: Summer holiday savings start now with free buses for kids

Families wanting to visit museums, beaches and national parks can enjoy days out for less as free bus travel for kids comes into force today. Throughout August 2026, under 16s will be able to travel on most local buses in England for free, giving families a helping hand with the cost of living over the school holidays. Families will be able to enjoy days out for less as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, which is also […]

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A proposal is in place for The Strand in Derby city centre to be pedestrianised. Image by Derby City Council.

Derby

Plans to pedestrianise historic Derby street as part of big city centre changes

A well-known and historic Derby street could be pedestrianised. A new report shows a long-term project by Derby City Council could be in the making to turn The Strand into a pedestrian-only road. One of the aims behind the proposal is to improve footfall on the Victorian street, with the Derby Museum and Art Gallery at its corner and night-time venues nearby. The 75-page report states that the area surrounding the Strand “holds many cultural destinations but a lack of […]

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Safety fears are growing at this unlit area of Oakwood Park, Derby. Image by LDRS.

Derby

Hundreds call for urgent action as safety fears intensify at Derby park

Public safety fears are growing over the lack of lighting at a Derby park, with hundreds making calls for them to be reinstalled urgently. More than 475 people have signed a petition urging Derby City Council to put lampposts back up along a “vital route” at Oakwood Park – amid deep concern the area will stay unlit this winter. One woman who uses the park, off Springwood Drive, said the lack of lighting currently makes it a “no-go zone”. Leaders […]

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Scott Knowles (Credit: East Midlands Chamber)

Derby

Income tax allocation for regional mayors is ‘big leap forward for growth’ in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

‘A big leap forward for growth and for progressing the devolution asks we’ve been calling for’ - East Midlands Chamber’s reaction to a major Government policy change for some revenue from income tax and business rates to be allocated to regional mayors. The changes are expected to begin from Spring 2027 with more detail to be revealed in this year’s Autumn Budget. Under the plan, mayors will get some of the revenues taken from income tax and business rates to be […]

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